June

 On Friday, I will be sending home all of the blankets, pillows and stuffies. After lunch, we will now be having 'Quiet Reading' time rather than 'Quiet Time' in preparation for Grade 1. Students are allowed to take 4 books out at a time, find a quiet spot to sit (table or carpet area) and read to themselves.

I have sent home the June calendar on Tuesday - please let me know if you have any questions about any upcoming events.

*Last Scholastic Order deadline is Friday, June 6th
*I am a Gift from God homework is page 11- the right hand only
*This month's theme for Show and Tell is 'Favourite Toy'
*This week was the last time students could take out library books -they are due on Tuesday, June 3rd
*Grade 5/6 buddy lunch & afternoon: students will be having lunch with their buddies on this day, play a few outdoor games and end with homemade cupcakes!

 

*Parent Appreciation Tea: CCS staff would like to thank all parents for their on-going support throughout the school year. Thank you for all of your time and driving for school events. Please join us at the parish center (gym) for tea and goodies before the Talent Show. Talent Show will begin at 11am and end about 1230pm. 

*Step Up Day: Students will be spending an hour in one of the Grade 1 classrooms (Miss Kranabetter or Ms. Paraiso) from 1100 - 1200 pm. This does not indicate who your child's teacher will be in September. Class lists have not been made yet and Mr. Borkowski will announce class lists on the first day of school in September.


*Fun Day: On this day, students will be in their family groups and will travel from station to station throughout the morning. It will end with a big tug of war (students vs teachers!) Dismissal will be at 12 noon.


*Because of the parish feast day (no school) on Friday, June 20th, there will be a school Mass on Thursday.


*To celebrate the end of Kindergarten, we are having a celebration on Tuesday, June 24th. We will be begin the day with outdoor games, relay races involving water (please pack a towel and bathing suit/swim shorts), pizza lunch and a movie (with popcorn!) in the afternoon.

*Last day of school is Wed, June 25th - dismissal will be at 12 noon. Report cards will be given out on this day.

Tomorrow is Popcorn Day!

Popcorn Day $0.50/per bag

Ice Cream Sundae Party - we're almost there.......

You've got to be in it, to win it!

Only two weekends left in the contest. Here are the updated standings and the Top TWO classes will earn an Ice Cream Sundae party on Thursday, June 19th. Remember... supporting this program does not cost you anything extra. You're going to the stores anyway and the parish (and our school expansion project) reaps the benefits.

1st - Grade 5
2nd - Grade KL
3rd - Grade 4L
4th - Grade 2
5th - Grade KO
6th - Grade 6
7th - Grade 1
8th - Grade 3
9th - Grade 7
10th - Grade 5/6
11th - Grade 4K

Congrats to KO and KL for moving up several spots in the leader board in a single week. All classes still have a chance to win so keep on supporting the program! For more information visit the PFG blog at http://ccsunited-pfg.blogspot.ca/.

Parents, please give generously to this fundraiser - we're only 3 spots away from being in 2nd place! Wouldn't it be nice to have BOTH kindergarten classes enjoying the ice cream party on June 19th?

School Uniforms & Super Sight Word Readers

Parents,

There are a few students who are missing pieces of their school/gym uniform so could I ask you all to double check all of your child's clothing to make sure it is labelled? If you find the following, please send it to school with a note attached.

1. Kristian's school vest
2. Riley's gym shorts

Super Sight Word Readers
The students will be checked daily on their sight words so please check your child's folder for the words that they need to work on. Repetition is the key to being able to recognize the sight words within a few seconds!

Debunking Some Myths of Independent Schools

Please read and share Mr. Borkowski's recent blog about independent schools.

http://catholicprincipal.wordpress.com/2014/05/23/debunking-some-myths-about-independent-schools-cisva/

Best field trip ever!

Last Thursday, one of our students exclaimed that 'This is the best field trip ever!' as the bus arrived on the grounds of the Surrey's Children's Festival and he saw all of the activity tents. A big thank you to all of the parent supervisors: Mrs. Savidant, Mrs. Gladwell, Mrs. Pregil, Mrs. Walters, Mrs. Tamis and Mrs. Baptista! In the morning, students enjoyed the face painting, clay arts, storytelling tent with the Purple Pirate, mehndi art, sidewalk chalk art and visiting inside a police car. The highlight was the Will Stroet show and it quite delightful to see all of our students out of their seats, singing and dancing to his music. Austin and Riley were even chosen by Will to come up to the stage and dance in front of the audience - great job boys!

 

Congratulations to Mrs. Saharchuk and her husband who welcomed their son Finnean Gerard Saharchuk on Friday, May 16th!

 

Coming up this week

Monday: gym

Tuesday: library, show and tell 

Wednesday: gym, I am a Gift from God lesson (Mrs. Lemire)

Friday: gym, I am a Gift from God lesson (Mrs. Lemire), June calendar will be sent home

***I'm looking for 1-2 parents who would be willing to make peanut-free cupcakes for a special afternoon with our buddies (from Sister Mary Bethany's class). This will be happening in the first week of June. If you are able to help out, please let me you by email.***

Hot Lunch Refund Cheques, Homestay Students

Hot Lunch Refund Cheques 

Please pick up from the office or call 604-574-5151 to have it sent home with your child. Thank you.

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Families Needed to Host Homestay Students

Elite Homestay is looking for families that are interested in hosting a Japanese student, 16yrs old, for three weeks this summer, from July 20 to Aug 10. They attend English classes and field trips during the week. This group will use the facility at Christ College on 64th Ave near 196st. The stipend is $630 for the three weeks. They are coming here to have the opportunity to hear and practice speaking English. At sixteen they are a lot younger in their demeanor than many of our own teen-agers. Many are shy and very eager to please their host family. They love interacting with children of all ages. Their time with the family gives them the opportunity to enjoy relaxed Canadian life, such as watching movies, walking to the local parks, shopping, eating pizza, learning to cook or bake Canadian favorites. Carpooling can be arranged and accommodations for host work hours can be arranged. Invite a neighbor or friend to host as well and you can do activities on the week nights or weekends together. Please contact Mary O'Reilly at 604-897-2468