We Grow: In Knowledge. In Love. In Faith.
Mr. K. Hanson
Principal
3722 Centennial Drive
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
S7L 5K4
(306) 659-7210
(306) 659-2068 (fax)
Newsletter #5
Mr. D. Todos
Vice-Principal
October 30, 2015
www.gscs.sk.ca/studentsandfamilies/schools/vac
TRUSTEES:
Ron Boechler
Diane Boyko
Jim Carriere
Administrator’s Message
Happy Halloween! Father Vachon celebrated the occasion with an outstanding costume parade, many enjoyable classroom activities,
and a just few sweet treats. A special ‘Thank you’ to the Builders Club for an excellent In-motion Halloween Dance this afternoon – it
was enjoyed by all.
The snow and winter weather is just around the corner. Please ensure your child(ren) are dressed to go outdoors. All students are
expected to go outside for recess breaks so let’s make sure toques, mitts, boots and warm jackets are sent to school. We also ask that
everyone remove any wet or dirty footwear when you enter the school. This helps to keep our building safe and clean. Please bring in
any Schools Win Twice Tickets whether sold or unsold. Many thanks to all the students and parents for selling the tickets and to the
Father Vachon CSCC for coordinating this important fundraiser for our school. Draw date is November 12 at Sr. O’Brien School –
good luck to all who have tickets!
November is shaping up to be a very busy month with our school-wide assembly (Nov 6), Remembrance Day Liturgy (Nov 10), Book
& Breakfast (Nov 20) and Santa’s Market (Nov 28). There will be no school for students on the following days: Nov 11 –
Remembrance Day Holiday; Nov 12 – Staff Professional Learning Day; Nov 13 – Teachers Convention and Nov 27 – 3-Way
Conferences. Portfolios of student work will be sent home on Nov 23 and Progress Reports will be distributed at the 3-Way
Conferences on Nov 26-27. As always my office door is always open so please don’t hesitate to stop by. All Saints … pray for us.
WHAT’S HAPPENING??
Sunday, November 1 ................................... All Saints Day
Tuesday, November 3 ................................. C.S.C.C. Meeting – 7:00 p.m. – Holy Cross
Wednesday, November 4 ............................ C.S.C.C. Meeting - 6:30 p.m
Friday, November 6 .................................... School Assembly – 9:15 a.m. - Gym
Tuesday, November 10 ............................... Remembrance Day Liturgy – 11:15 a.m. - Gym
Wednesday, November 11 .......................... Remembrance Day – NO SCHOOL
Thursday, November 12 ............................. Professional Learning Day – NO SCHOOL
Friday, November 13 .................................. Teacher Convention – NO SCHOOL
Wednesday, November 18 .......................... Pajama Day
Thursday, November 19 ............................. Gr. 6/7 – Drug/Alcohol Education Program – Prairie Land – a.m.
Friday, November 20 .................................. K – 3 – Book & Breakfast – Library – 8:30 a.m.
Monday, November 23................................ Student Portfolios Sent Home
Tuesday, November 24 ............................... Pizza Pretzel Day
***Progress Reports will be handed out at the 3-Way Conference***
Thursday, November 26 ............................. 3 Way Conferences – 3:30 – 8:15 p.m.
Friday, November 27 .................................. 3 Way Conferences – 9:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Saturday November 28 ............................... Santa’s Market – 10:00 – 4:00 p.m. – Gym
3 Way Conferences
Please contact Mrs. Gabruch at 659-7210 to book your child’s conference time. 3 Way Conferences will
be Thursday, November 26th 3:30 – 8:30 PM and Friday, November 27th 9:00 – 3:00 PM.
SCHOOL HOURS
8:40 AM
8:45 AM
10:15 AM
10:30 AM
Warning Bell
Classes Begin
Recess Bell
Ending Recess Bell
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11:45 AM – 12:07 PM
12:07 PM - 12:30 PM
1:45 PM
2:00 PM
3:15 PM
Lunch Break
Lunch Recess Bell
Afternoon Recess Bell
Ending Afternoon Recess Bell
Dismissal Bell
STUDENT NEWS
TELL THEM FROM ME SURVEY - As part of our focus on school effectiveness, Father Vachon will be participating in an online
school survey for students – OurSCHOOL.
OurSCHOOL is an online survey that allows students to give their feedback and share their voices on their school environment,
experiences at school, and any school improvement programs. From November 16 th - 20th the grade 4s - 8s will be given the
opportunity and time to participate in this survey during regular school hours. Students’ names cannot be linked to their responses
which allows it to be completely anonymous. Results will show all student scores combined together – it is not possible to single out
individual students in the results.
The student survey will be completed electronically and will require approximately 35-40 minutes to complete. The student survey
Measures include such topics as emotional and social well-being, physical health, and behaviours and attitudes linked to student
success. The survey also allows students to give their thoughts and feedback in open-ended question responses.
If you would like more information, please contact Kris Hanson or Lauralee Sutherland at 306-659-7210.
NUT ALERT – We have a number of students at our school that are highly allergic to peanuts and nut products. Anaphylaxis is a
medical condition that causes a severe reaction to specific foods and can result in death within minutes. Because of the seriousness of
this danger, we ask that you are careful to avoid sending food to school that contain nuts. A reminder that if you have a child that
needs medical treatment that is life threatening, please contact the principal at the school. Thanks for your understanding and
cooperation.
STUDENT ATTENDANCE/ABSENCE: Please notify the office (659-7210) if your child is away from school. Please leave their
name, their grade, their teacher’s name and a reason for the absence. Thank you.
MILK SALES: Milk is sold at Father Vachon School daily. Milk may be purchased for 75 cents each or a milk card can be
purchased for $15.00.
EDUCATIONAL MATTERS
FIRST STUDENT RIDERS –Father Vachon School has been allocated two busses to assist in transporting students in
our attendance area. Students must live the minimum distance of 800 meters from the school to qualify. Eligible families will receive
a call from the bus driver. Drivers are responsible for sharing information about the bus stop locations and times. It is also important
that First Student has your bus registration form. If you have not turned one into the office at school, please do so as soon as
possible. For the safety of all students, please regard the NO PARKING ZONE in front of the school.
ROOM PARENTS - We will be looking for Room Parents for each classroom. Room parents serve as a link to our CSCC and to
assist the teacher if needed in the planning of special classroom events. Please let your classroom teacher know or the front office if
you could help out by serving in this capacity.
SPEED ZONES - The 30 km/h speed limit is in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, September to June – including
statutory holidays. School zones are marked by reflective, fluorescent yellow-green signs, and begin at these signs, and end at a sign
indicating a greater speed limit (normally 50 km/h). The city will be monitoring the effectiveness of school zone speed limits to allow
for additional education and enforcement in problem areas. It’s up to you to obey the rules of the road and drive courteously. Twelve
seconds – the difference could save a life.
CATHOLIC SCHOOL COMMUNITY COUNCIL NEWS
The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 4th at 6:30 p.m.
Everyone is welcome.
ST. PATRICK PARISH NEWS
PARISH FALL SUPPER - Our Fall Supper will be held on Sunday, November 1 at 5:00 pm. Sign-up sheets for contributions to the
supper and for volunteers are at the back of the Church in the Welcome Area. Ticket prices are: Adults: $15.00, Ages 6 – 12: $5.00,
and Preschoolers are free, but require a ticket. Tickets are also available at the Parish Office.
ADVANCE TICKETS ONLY!
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