June 2021 Newsletter

Dear Families,

Hard to believe that June is here. June is the month where final units and year end assessments are completed, Fun Days are enjoyed, and year end celebrations take place recognizing the hard work of the students and staff in meeting learning goals. Unfortunately due to COVID and Safety Protocols these year end festivities will not look as they have in past years. It is important to keep with these traditions; however we will be sharing them with you virtually. As a family take time to talk about growth, strengths and celebrate accomplishments achieved throughout the school year.

God Bless,

Mrs. Nichol

The student focus for the month of May was the Fruit of the Spirit, Gentleness. Gentleness is showing care, compassion and patience with those around you. This is easy to do with those you love and care about. What makes it challenging is to show Gentleness all the time with everyone around you. Congratulations to these students who demonstrated Gentleness in class and throughout St. Vital School everyday. For the month of June we will be focusing on the Fruit of the Spirit - JOY!

Prekindergarten have been focusing on being Gentle when playing with one another and working in and out of their classroom. Well done everyone!

St. Vital Catholic School would like to welcome alumni, Mr. Nicolas Risling, to our staff. He will be filling in for Mrs. Schmidt with our Gr. 4/5 class until the end of the school year. He has been a great addition, making quick connections with the students he works with. Thank you, Mr. Risling!

Thank you to all of our families and friends of St. Vital who participated in our Co-op Gift Card Fundraiser. We were able to raise $3100 which will go towards the purchase of our school tablets.

As well, thank you to the amazing ladies who participated in St. Vital's SCC this year; Nicole, Crystal, Robyn, Jennifer, Leanne, Colleen, Carrie, and Vivian. Your work with Literacy Week's Family Literacy BINGO, Raise the Dough and the Co-op Gift Card Fundraiser, and the support provided in purchasing technology, books, and Bibles for our classroom has been greatly appreciated. We are always looking for more family members to come out and join the School Community Council. All that is required from you is time, sharing of ideas and talents. If this is something that you are curious about please consider joining in the fall at our Annual General Meeting or join us for our year end meeting June 8th at 7:30. Link below....

Join Zoom Meeting

https://lskysd.zoom.us/j/85085887808?pwd=eEkyTWZvSW5vSUpmZVhmVVMzZGRNdz09

Meeting ID: 850 8588 7808

Passcode: 239244

A note from the SCC, "Thank you to all the teachers and parents for a wonderful 2020/2021 school year and good bye to Leanne Russell as she won’t be returning next year to our SCC. "

Our SLC group of Gr. 4 - 7 students have planned their final spirit days for the year.

Thursday, June 10th - Denim Day

Wednesday, June 16th -Backwards Day ; How many ways can you wear your clothes backwards?

Tuesday, June 22nd - Pajama Day

Friday, June 25th - Formal Day

As the weather warms the flip flops come out. It is our preference that students continue to wear socks and shoes outdoors for hygiene and safety reasons during play and outdoor phys ed classes. If your child does wear flip flops or sandals to school be sure to have them pack a pair of socks so they don't have to walk through the school in bare feet or get blisters in their indoor shoes.

Due to Covid, our students have missed out on many exciting events this year. Luckily, we are able to participate in a district-wide track and field competition virtually this year. During phys. ed. classes, students will be jumping, throwing, and running while timing and measuring their best attempts and sending them to the Battle West Athletic Division co-ordinators to compile results. Students' events will be determined by grade level and the complete list of options is listed below. We hope to complete as many events as possible during phys. ed. classes, but it's unlikely we will complete everything since we can't ask for parent volunteers to help with measuring, timing, and raking, etc.

Grade 1

• Sprints - 50m, 100m
• Jumps - Standing Long, Running Long, High Jump
• Throws - Ball throw (for distance)

Grade 2

• Sprints - 50m, 200m
• Jumps - Standing Long, Running Long, High Jump
• Throws - Ball throw (for distance)

Grade 3

• Sprints - 50m, 200m
• Jumps - Standing Long, Running Long, High Jump
• Throws - Ball throw (for distance)

Grade 4

• Sprints - 50m, 100m, 300m
• Jumps - Standing Long, Running Long, High Jump
• Throws - Ball throw (for distance)

Grade 5

• Sprints - 50m, 150m, 400m
• Jumps - Triple Jump, Running Long, High Jump
• Throws - Ball throw (for distance)

Grade 6

• Sprints - 50m, 150m, 400m
• Jumps - Triple Jump, Running Long, High Jump
• Throws - Ball throw (for distance)

Grade 7

• Jumps - Triple Jump, Running Long, High Jump
• Sprints - 100m, 200m, 400m
• Throws - Javelin, Shot Put, Discus

Mr. Cawood

This year we will not be doing the traditional one day Fun Day. We are still working hard at following our COVID Safety Protocols and keeping our cohorts separate. What we will be doing this year is spreading Fun Day over 2 days, Wednesday, June 23rd and Thursday, June 24th. Classes will have their chance to go out onto the playground with their own cohort to experience fun in challenging themselves and others with good ole fun games. Pictures will be taken to share with families virtually as we are still not able to have outside members come to the school for school functions. A note will be sent home by the classroom teacher outlining what your child will need to bring with them for the day.

This year we will be celebrating our student's achievements the morning of Friday, June 25th. Students from Kindergarten to Gr. 7 will be recognized for various awards. This will be done virtually and shared with families so they can participate in sharing in everyone's success. We will keep you posted on what this will look like.

The last day of classes for students is Monday, June 28th. Report cards will be sent home on this day with your child/children. This is an exciting day for all; celebrating a completed year and looking forward to summer holidays.

1st - Better Together Tuesday

3rd - Yellow Day - Fruit of the Spirit Joy Introduced

8th- Better Together Tuesday

10th - Denim Day

11th - Kindergarten

13th - Sacramental Candidate Family Mass at 3:00pm

15th - Year End Mass @ 10:50 - Gr. 7's Leading & Better Together Tuesday

16th - Backwards Day

17th - Kindergarten Year End Celebration

22nd- Better Together Tuesday & Pajama Day

23rd & 24th - Fun Day

25th - Formal Day & Awards Day & Kindergarten

28th - Last Day of Classes & Report Cards

29th & 30th - Teacher Work Days

Email: stvital@lskysd.ca
Website: https://stvital.livingskysd.ca/
Location: 332 23 St, Battleford
Phone: (306) 937-2233
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stvitalelementary