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 #8
Mr. D. Todos
Vice-Principal
January 28, 2016
www.gscs.sk.ca/studentsandfamilies/schools/vac
TRUSTEES:
Alice Risling
Tom Fortosky
Tim Jelinski
Administrator’s Message
The Mid-Point
Our academic program has reached the mid-point of the year, the athletic program is very active with floor
hockey, basketball and track all in progress, and the spiritual life program is preparing for Ash Wednesday,
social justice activities and the season of Lent. As Ash Wednesday occurs during the week prior to the February
Break this year, Father Gerard will be celebrating a special liturgy on Wed. Feb. 10 to ensure that students are
well prepared to begin the Lenten journey. The exact time is TBD and will be shared with families in a later
note. All are welcome to celebrate with us.
Every year one week is set aside as a special week to honour and show appreciation to our staff. This year Staff
Appreciation Week runs from February 1-5. The parent council will be hosting a variety of events throughout
the week. Please take the time during Staff Appreciation Week to make your child’s teacher and other staff
members feel special.
Help us to continue building the Father Vachon community. Please continue promoting our school to any
friends or neighbours with Kindergarten aged children or to newcomers to our community. Also, remember that
jaywalking in our school zone is dangerous and prohibited. Please use the crosswalks. Stay warm and God
Bless.
Mr. K. Hanson - Principal
WHAT’S HAPPENING??
Friday, January 29 ...................................... NO SCHOOL – PROFESSIONAL LEARNING DAY
Wednesday, February 3.............................. BUILDERS CLUB – SPEECHES – 10:30 A.M.
Friday, February 5 ...................................... MONTHLY ASSEMBLY – 9:15 A.M.
LAST DAY TO RETURN SUB LUNCH FORMS
Monday, February 8 ................................... BUILDERS CLUB SPEAKING CONTEST – WESTMOUNT SCHOOL
FATHER VACHON FLOOR HOCKEY TOURNAMENT (GIRLS)
February 8 – 12 ........................................... SPIRIT WEEK
Tuesday, February 9 ................................... GR. 1/2 – CHILDREN’S DISCOVERY MUSEUM – 9:30 – 11:30 A.M.
FATHER VACHON FLOOR HOCKEY TOURNAMENT (BOYS)
Wednesday, February 10............................ ASH WEDNESDAY – LITURGY
C.S.C.C. MEETING – 6:30 P.M.
Thursday, February 11 ............................... SUB LUNCH DAY
GR. 8 BETHLEHEM TOUR – 12:30 – 2:15 P.M.
Friday, February 12 .................................... VALENTINE’S DAY DANCE – P.M.
P.H.C.A. – MOVIE NIGHT – GYM – DOORS OPEN AT 6:30 P.M.
Saturday, February 14................................ VALENTINE’S DAY
February Break 15 – 19 .............................. NO SCHOOL – FEBRUARY BREAK
Monday, February 22 ................................. GR. 4 & 4/5 – BLADES HOCKEY GAME – SASKTEL CENTER
9:45 – 3:00 P.M.
Wednesday, February 24............................ GR. 6/7 WINTER SURVIVAL – ED & MAY SCISSIONS CENTER
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SCHOOL HOURS
8:40 AM
8:45 AM
10:15 AM
10:30 AM
11:45 AM – 12:07 PM
12:07 PM - 12:30 PM
1:45 PM
2:00 PM
3:15 PM
Warning Bell
Classes Begin
Recess Bell
Ending Recess Bell
Lunch Break
Lunch Recess Bell
Afternoon Recess Bell
Ending Afternoon Recess Bell
Dismissal Bell
STUDENT NEWS
LABEL STUDENT CLOTHING: Please ensure that your student’s winter clothing and boots are labelled in order to prevent
students going home with the wrong items.
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.
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.
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.
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
Meeting will take place Wednesday, February 10, 2016 @ 6:30 p.m.
Everyone is welcome!
COMMUNITY NEWS
Movie Night!
Pacific Heights Community Association presents:
Disney-Pixar's Good Dragon
Friday, February 12th
Father Vachon School Gymnasium
Doors Open at 6:30
Movie Starts at 7:00
$2/person or maximum $10/family
Bring your blankets and pillows
Concession
Dance Party Intermission
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The Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools Foundation is pleased to invite you to the 16th annual ‘Swing into Spring’ Fashion
Show & Dinner on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at Prairieland Park – Hall B. Once again, plans are well under way for a fabulous
evening of fun, food, fashions, camaraderie and great prizes. Support school division employees as they step out of their traditional
roles to walk the runway in the latest spring fashions. Please check the posters displayed at your school or your parish bulletin
boards.
Early Bird tickets purchased before February 29, 2016 are $65.00ea or $70.00ea after February 29, 2016. Tickets are
available through the Foundation office.
Phone: 659-7003 Fax: 659-2013 Email: catholicschoolsfoundation@gscs.sk.ca
Your presence helps us put faith in education.
Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools will hold its Annual Meeting of Electors on Monday, February 8, 2016, at 12 noon at Holy
Family Catholic School, 815 Stensurd Road. Board Chair Diane Boyko, Director of Education Greg Chatlain and Superintendent Joel
Lloyd will each report to the Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools’ community.
Electors are welcome to make presentations at the meeting. Those wishing to do so must contact the Secretary to the Board of
Education at 306-659-7040 before 4 pm, Friday, January 30.
Parents, families and community members are invited to
attend this meeting to learn more about the school division’s vision and goals.
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