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“I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit, because without me you can do nothing.” – John 15:5

It is hard to believe we enter into May this week! As we embrace the blooming spring, let’s also embrace the opportunity to finish the year strong. With determination and perseverance, let’s channel our energy into making these final months of the academic year truly memorable. Keep on the journey of growth and success to make every moment count!

Please refer to events, information, and reminders below. 

Thank you …  

• our students and staff for their numerous efforts and opportunities to foster a sense of inclusion and equity among our students. Our commitment to these values is evident in the vibrant activities and initiatives that encourage every student to feel valued and connected.
• our school council for all their work in organizing our University of Waterloo STEM Night. We look forward to seeing all of our families on Thursday, May 9^th.
• our staff for their preparation and planning for our Catholic Education Week events.
• to all our amazing Grade 8 teachers and students for organizing the bake sale. Your hard work and dedication have truly paid off in raising funds for our upcoming trip and graduation. Thank you to our families for your support.
• IBSA Basketball visited our school and provided students in Grades 4 to 8 an opportunity to develop their basketball skills and work on various fundamentals. Please see the attached flyer and link for pursuing further programs: IBSA Kitchener

School Highlights

• Congratulations to our Grade 2 students on their First Holy Communion! We extend our heartfelt thanks to the families and friends who joined us in celebrating this significant spiritual milestone. A special appreciation goes out to the dedicated Saint Timothy staff members who took the time to attend and offer their support to these students. Your presence and encouragement have truly made this occasion even more memorable for our students. Thank you for your unwavering support and for being a part of this special day in their lives.
  Father Melvin delivered an inspiring message to families, emphasizing the importance of ongoing support for their children following the reception of the Body and Blood of Jesus during their First Holy Communion. He articulated the significance of helping children internalize this sacred experience, which marks the beginning of their spiritual journey. Families must continue nurturing and guiding their children as they grow in their faith, ensuring that this profound encounter with the divine becomes deeply ingrained in their memories and shapes their spiritual development. We are grateful for Father Melvin’s insightful guidance and encourage families to embrace their role in fostering their children’s ongoing spiritual growth.
• On behalf of the school council, we look forward to reuniting once again for our famous Family Carnival. Please mark your calendars Wednesday, June 19^th 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.  Please consider donating raffle prizes.  Any fundraising donation items ranging from gift cards to merchandise would be much appreciated.  If you have any questions or need additional information about the fundraising request, please contact Yvette Thorne at thorne@wcdsb.ca.  We hope to see our many families and friends here to enjoy another wonderful community event.
  We are also bringing back our popular themed basket raffle.  Each classroom will be creating a themed basket that will be raffled off.  The themes for the baskets are listed below for some of our classrooms.  We want to sincerely thank you in advance for the donations provided to your child’s classroom basket.
  Mrs. Edgar – Summer Fun Basket
  Mrs. Ferraccioli – Candy Craze Basket
  Mrs. Phillips – Sports Basket
  Mrs. Skopec – Baking Basket
  Ms. Garvey – Arts and Crafts Basket
  Mrs. Sydoryshyn and Mrs. Littman – Chocolate Delight Basket
  Mr. Carvalho – Fidgets Basket
  Mr. Hutfluss – Movie Night Basket
  Mrs. Taves and Mrs. Kilgour – Arts and Crafts Basket
• Tim Hortons Smilie Cookie Campaign: Consider purchasing a Tim Horton’s Smile Cookie from April 29^th to May 5^th, 100% of the proceeds are donated directly to local charities including Nutrition For Learning. Our school has been a beneficiary of this wonderful program for many years.
• Thinking of Moving?: Please contact the school as soon as possible as we are beginning to look at our enrolment for next year.  If you are moving, it is essential that the outgoing and incoming school as aware so we can prepare.  Thank you!
• Our next Catholic Advisory Council Meeting will take place on Tuesday, May 14^th at 6:30 p.m. in our Learning Commons.

Important Reminders

• Saint Timothy Family STEM Night: Each year, the Ministry of Education provides funding to School Councils in Ontario known as the PRO – Parent Reach Out Grant. Council has decided to use this funding for a Science Night (University of Waterloo ESQ program) on THURSDAY, May 9^th, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. They will organize hands-on and interactive activities based on the Ontario Science and Technology Curriculum. Parents and children can drop in anytime between 6:30 – 8:00 pm to complete the activities. This event is open to all Saint Timothy families; no registration is required. We hope to see you there! Saint Timothy STEM Night 2024
• EQAO Webinar for Parents and Guardians of Elementary School Students: Register for this free live webinar on April 30th or May 7th and learn about EQAO’s primary and junior Assessments of Reading, Writing and Mathematics. Participants will learn about the purpose of Ontario’s large-scale assessments. EQAO staff will explain. the assessment format, highlight resources to support students and answer questions from participants. Register here: Registration
• A reminder that as the weather improves, we have many student clothing items being left outside at recess. Our lost and found is overflowing. We encourage you to please label coats, sweatshirts and sweaters so we can return them to their rightful owners. When visiting the school during Catholic Education week we ask that you take a look for lost items.
• Catholic Education Week May 6^th to 10^th: We are excited to invite our Saint Timothy Families to Catholic Education Week! Each year, the Catholic community of Ontario engages in a week-long celebration of the unique identity and distinctive contributions of Catholic education during Catholic Education Week. This year’s celebration is entitled, “We are called to love”. Catholic Education Week Calendar 2024.

Mental Health Awareness Week

Catholic Education Week comes at the same time as Mental Health Awareness. The theme this year is “Compassion Connects – A Call to Be Kind”. Our Catholic Social Teachings guide us to be kind and compassionate to one another. We know that compassion can make a positive impact on the lives of others. As we live in a world afflicted by suffering, we must display kindness to one another for everyone’s positive mental health and well-being. This year’s Mental Health Week is centered on the healing power of compassion and connection.
Throughout the week, we will be sharing resources and tips while encouraging our community to help support mental wellness.   We will also be doing some learning in our classes about the impact of stress on our brains, at age-appropriate levels to help students understand why it is so valuable to them to practice these skills. It is important to focus on how naming, expressing, and dealing with our emotions – the ones we like and the ones we don’t are important for our mental health.   For more information please visit Mental Health Week and our school board page WCDSB Mental Health and Well Being

WCDSB Updates

Please visit our School Board Website for updates and recent information.  Here is the link: http://www.wcdsb.ca

Learning At Home:  Parents can make a big difference in their child’s learning by discussing their learning at school. Check out our WCDSB Monthly Math @Home Newsletter to better understand how students learn to apply their understanding of the relationships between shapes and measurement to develop formulas to calculate length, area, volume and more!  Issue No. 9 Spatial Sense & Measurement

Human Trafficking Prevention Education: WCDSB is pleased to present a virtual parent and guardian information evening on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Bestselling author and survivor advocate Timea Nagy will speak about digital safety awareness and human trafficking prevention education. Please note that the chat will not be open for the presentation. If you would like to ask questions ahead of the event, please fill out this form:.  Human Trafficking Prevention Education

Community Event: Grade 7 and 8 – Go CODE Girl – May 4: Conestoga’s School of Applied Computer Science & Information Technology, in partnership with the Ontario Network of Women in Engineering, will host Go CODE Girl at the Waterloo campus on May 4 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. for girls and non-binary youth in Grades 7 to 10 to explore the worlds of coding, artificial intelligence, virtual reality and esports. Run by/at Conestoga College, Waterloo Campus.  Register to attend

Supporting the Walk To School and the Bus Stop – Bike and Scooter Rack Etiquette
Bike and scooter racks are great for keeping your ride safe all day while you are in class, but they can fill up quickly and be a little chaotic when everyone uses them at once. Please help us make sure there is enough space for everyone and no one gets hurt using the racks.

• Place your bike or scooter neatly so all the spaces can be used.
• Tall people use the highest slots on scooter towers, leaving low slots for little ones.
• Keep bikes upright and straight so they don’t get damaged.
• Don’t block others from accessing the rack.
• Help smaller children when they are having trouble using the rack.

Promoting Health/Well-Being – How to Teach Your Child About Developmental Differences

Young children sometimes wonder aloud why someone on the playground or at the supermarket is in a wheelchair or looks or acts differently than they do. Parents often think it’s best to not call attention to differences between people. But children as young as toddlers notice and have questions, about whether or not we want them to.

When your child asks these questions, don’t dismiss it or quickly change the subject. That suggests they’ve brought up something shameful that shouldn’t be talked about. Instead, use the opportunity to provide empathetic, appropriate and accurate information about developmental differences. The details you share will be more useful than the ideas they may invent on their own or things they may hear from other kids. Through conversation, you can help your child understand we shouldn’t assume things about others, and we should recognize that people with developmental differences are individuals rather than part of a group. Your words will help to shape your child’s opinions and future interactions with people who are different than them. Read more at https://www.kidsmentalhealthfoundation.org/mental-health-resources/mental-wellness/teach-developmental-differences 

Mabel’s Label Fundraiser

Click HERE and enter “St. Timothy Catholic Elementary School (Kitchener)” from the drop-down list to support our school when you buy labels through MABEL’S LABELS.

Upcoming Dates To Note

https://sttimothy.wcdsb.ca/calendar/ (please use this address to access our school calendar)

Sunday, April 28th             National Day of Mourning – remembering those who lost their lives in a work-related tragedy
Tuesday, April 30^th            Pita Lunch:  Order at https://pitapitstanleypark.schoolfuel.ca
Wednesday, May 1^st           Pizza Lunch (pre-ordered)    School Spirit – wear our school colours or spirit wear     Last Day for Class Placement Requests From Parents
Thursday, May 2^nd              Art Shine JK-Gr. 6    Humane Society Presentations                 St. Mary SAC Extra Curricular Activities – Grades 4 and 5
Friday, May 3^rd                     Popcorn (pre-ordered)   Humane Society Presentations
Sunday, May 5^th                   National Day of Awareness For Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women/Girls
Monday, May 6^th                   Catholic Education and Mental Health Week                             Immersion Program – Welcome our Colombian friends to our school!
Tuesday, May 7^th                    Pita Lunch:  Order at https://pitapitstanleypark.schoolfuel.ca
Wednesday, May 8^th              Pizza Lunch (pre-ordered)               School Spirit – wear our school colours or spirit wear             Kitchener Folk Dance Festival
Thursday, May 9^th                   Art Shine JK-Gr. 6                 Saint Timothy STEM Family Evening 6:30- 8:00 p.m. 
Friday, May 10^th                      Popcorn (pre-ordered)

Wishing you a blessed and wonderful week.  Please follow us on X formerly known as Twitter @sttimothy3 to see all the amazing happenings at Saint Timothy.
Respectfully yours,
Albert Simoes, Principal

Good afternoon Tigers Families:

Please see the linked poster about an upcoming Parent Engagement Presentation.  This VIRTUAL event takes place on April 30th.  Click on the poster for more details.

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“As stewards of God’s creation, we are called to make the earth a beautiful garden for the human family.” – Pope Francis

As we celebrate Earth Day tomorrow and continue into Earth Week, our school community is committed to environmental stewardship and sustainable living. All classes are challenged throughout this week to connect their learning to actions they can take to protect and preserve our planet for future generations.

From engaging in reading, writing, and discussions to hands-on activities focused on Earth Week, we will use this opportunity to amplify our efforts in nurturing a healthier, greener world. Together, we can make a profound impact, demonstrating our dedication to fostering a more sustainable future for all. Happy Earth Day and Earth Week!

Please refer to events, information, and reminders below. 

Thank you …  

• Ms. Huie for her dedication to sharing the love of reading with us every day.
• parents, guardians and grandparents who help in our school. Including our school council members and Strong Start Instructors who we cannot overstate their value.  This week is National Volunteer Week in Canada and our volunteers are appreciated beyond measure.
• Mrs. Coughlan, Ms. Garvey and Mrs. Ferraccioli for their time and energy in preparing our Cross Country team for this year.
• Wilfrid Laurier University Teacher Education Candidates who have been an integral part of our school community. Their impact will be felt long after their time here and we wish them nothing but success in all their future endeavours.  Thanks again to Ms. Cosentino, Ms. Mirzaian, Ms. Bodendistle and Ms. Brenner.
• our Kindergarten Team for planning the trip to the Museum in Kitchener later this week.
• Mrs. Presslee for all she does in keeping Saint Timothy’s front office in top-notch working order. We would not be able to manage without her continuous support working so carefully with our staff, students, and parents.  Please be sure to thank Mrs. Presslee for all she does on Administrative Assistant’s Day on April 24^th.
• St. Mary student leaders have been organizing intramural games for our Grade 4 and 5 students during the lunch hour.  They have been fantastic!

School Highlights

• We wish all the best to our Grade 2 students who will be receiving the Sacrament of First Holy Communion on Saturday, April 27^th at 10:30 a.m. St. Aloysius Catholic Church.
• On behalf of the school council, we look forward to reuniting once again for our famous Family Carnival. Please mark your calendars Wednesday, June 19^th 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.  Please consider donating raffle prizes.  Any fundraising donation items ranging from gift cards to merchandise would be much appreciated.  If you have any questions or need additional information about the fundraising request, please contact Yvette Thorne at thorne@wcdsb.ca.  We hope to see our many families and friends here to enjoy another wonderful community event.
• As part of their Physical Education program, our students in Grades 4 to 8 will have an opportunity to participate in our school Track and Field Meet, taking place at Saint Benedict Catholic Secondary School, on Monday, May 13^th. A letter and permission form will be sent home soon, outlining important information.  Each student is asked to bring the form completed back to school.
  Our students have begun circuit training in preparation for the event.  These sessions will help to develop student’s strength, speed, endurance and agility and are crucial for their preparation for the upcoming event. To ensure safety, students must come to school prepared with proper athletic attire, including appropriate shoes.
• Humane Society School Visit May 2^nd and 3^rd: The Humane Society will be at our school to help our students learn about animal body language with a specific grade curriculum focused on safety, responsibility and opportunity.  School visits by the Humane Society are at no cost however, they are asking for a donation of $2.00 per student to support things like animal care, medical needs, and rising food costs at the shelter OR you can bring in pet food/treats/toys. Should you be able to donate, please donate on school cash: Wishlist | The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth (kwsphumane.ca)
• Thinking of Moving?: Please contact the school as soon as possible as we are beginning to look at our enrolment for next year.  If you are moving, it is essential that the outgoing and incoming school as aware so we can prepare.  Thank you!
• Our next Catholic Advisory Council Meeting will take place on Tuesday, May 14^th at 6:30 p.m. in our Learning Commons.

Important Reminders

• Grade 8 Graduation Fundraiser: Our Grade 8 students will have two fundraisers to support the upcoming trip and graduation ceremony.  A Spring Bake sale will be held on Friday, April 26^th.  There will also be a treat cart over our lunch hour selling snack items for the next upcoming weeks. Both fundraisers are available through school cash online to purchase tickets and snacks.
• Saint Timothy Family STEM Night: Each year, the Ministry of Education provides funding to School Councils in Ontario known as the PRO – Parent Reach Out Grant. Council has decided to use this funding for a Science Night (University of Waterloo ESQ program) on THURSDAY, May 9^th, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. They will organize hands-on and interactive activities based on the Ontario Science and Technology Curriculum. Parents and children can drop in anytime between 6:30 – 8:00 pm to complete the activities. This event is open to all Saint Timothy families; no registration is required. We hope to see you there!  Saint Timothy STEM Night 2024
• Grade 7 Public Health Immunizations School Clinics: Grade 7 students have the school clinic this Thursday, April 25th. Public Health provides hepatitis B, human papillomavirus (HPV) and meningococcal vaccines at no cost to Grade 7 students through the school-based vaccination program. Grade 7 ROWPH School Clinics Information 
• Catholic Education Week May 6^th to 10^th: We are excited to invite our Saint Timothy Families to Catholic Education Week! Each year, the Catholic community of Ontario engages in a week-long celebration of the unique identity and distinctive contributions of Catholic education during Catholic Education Week. This year’s celebration is entitled, “We are called to love”. Click Here For Our Flyer of Activities.
• Popcorn and Kettle Chips: Saint Timothy School Council is selling large family-size bags of popcorn and Kettle chips from Farm To Table just in time for the May long weekend. For flavours and pricing information please visit School Cash Online.  Thank you for your support!

WCDSB Updates

Please visit our School Board Website for updates and recent information.  Here is the link: http://www.wcdsb.ca

Learning At Home:  The Ministry of Education launched the Parent’s Guide to Ontario Educational System earlier this year.  This is to help families and caregivers be more involved in their children’s educational development. View the guide online: Parent’s Guide to Ontario’s Education System

Human Trafficking Prevention Education: WCDSB is pleased to present a virtual parent and guardian information evening on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Bestselling author and survivor advocate Timea Nagy will speak about digital safety awareness and human trafficking prevention education. Please note that the chat will not be open for the presentation. If you would like to ask questions ahead of the event, please fill out this form.  Registration Poster – Human Trafficking Prevention Education.

Spring into Spring: Active transport to and from school is a GREAT way to celebrate Earth Week. Walk, roll, or ride to school to help reduce greenhouse gases, improve your health, and lessen traffic around our school. We know that active transportation has many benefits including:
– improved physical and mental health,
– mental focus,
– environmental well-being, and
– graduated independence

We are strongly encouraging families to walk with their children whenever possible and/ or work with neighbours to create a walking school bus. If you cannot accompany your child to/ from home, please make sure you review road safety rules with them, such as, staying on the sidewalk, not run across the road, and always look both ways before crossing a street. It is also important for children to be respectful citizens on their way to and from home. This includes staying off private property and sharing sidewalks with other community members. Thank you for continuing to check in with your children about these important life lessons.

EQAO – Grades 3 and 6

Grade 3 and Grade 6 EQAO will take place next month.  These assessments are administered to all Grade 3 and 6 students in Ontario’s publicly funded school system by the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO), an independent agency of the Government of Ontario.  EQAO assessment questions are directly based on the expectations set out in The Ontario Curriculum for reading, writing and mathematics, which are what teachers teach in the classroom every day.

Learn more about the assessments here: EQAO Assessments
Our school’s 2022-2023 EQAO results can be reviewed here: St. Timothy EQAO

Sample Assessments
Students, parents and educators can become familiar with the digital assessment and its platform through EQAO’s online Grades 3 and 6 sample assessments.

Grade 3: Sample Test
Grade 6: Sample Test

Administration Dates:
Grade 6: May 29^th, May 30^th and June 3^rd
Grade 3:  June 12^th, June 13^th and June 14^th

Earth Week

As we enter Earth Week, we will work to change the narrative from “I” to “We”, focusing on how we as a community can make our Earth sustainable for everyone. This requires us to sacrifice convenience. We can make simple choices to do our part: bring a reusable water bottle to school, stop the use of single-use plastics, reduce, reuse and recycle, walk or ride when you can and reduce water consumption. We look forward to using this week to remind students of our commitment as Catholics to stewardship of this earth we share.

The International theme this year is Planet vs. Plastic. “For Earth Day 2024 on April 22nd, EARTHDAY.ORG is unwavering in our commitment to end plastics for the sake of human and planetary health, demanding a 60% reduction in the production of ALL plastics by 2040.” To learn more about this initiative, visit Earthday.org and the United Nations.  Visit Earthday.ca to discover other activities and initiatives and learn about Canada’s Earth Day 2024 campaign, Earth Day is Leg Day. Check out specific activities to join and learn how you can combat gas emissions in Canada and help save the planet!

Student Class Placement – September 2024

Although it is only April, preparations are now being made to ensure that our school is organized for the 2024-2025 school year.  As such, in the coming months,teachers will be organizing student class placements.  As you can appreciate, many hours of meetings and consultations go into the class-building process to ensure the appropriate placement of all students.  When building a class, teachers look at the following criteria;

• Balance of ability – academic skills
• Balance according to gender
• Learning style – how the learner learns
• Teaching style – how the teacher teaches
• Social blending – who gets along with whom
• Parental input – re: learning style of the student

Please note, that parental input is important to us and is weighed with other criteria.  Specific teacher requests cannot be considered.  Rather, if necessary, parental input, in the form of a letter/email to the Principal, Mr. Simoes, should focus on the learning style of the student and the type of environment the student best learns in.  Letters/emails should be submitted to Mr. Simoes by Wednesday, May 1^st.   Please remember that many discussions and reflections are put into the class-building process.  We will have approximately 370 students this September and we do our very best to develop classes that will be formed in order to maximize opportunities for each child to learn and be successful! Your trust in our professional judgment is greatly appreciated.

Promoting Health/Well-Being – Noticing Mental Health Concerns For Your Child

Emotional and behavioural difficulties can arise at any time and can affect anyone. It is important to consider signs that could indicate that your child is struggling with an emerging or escalating mental health problem. Identifying problems early, and providing caring support, goes a long way toward prevention and/or worsening of difficulties.

On this page:

• How would I know that my child is experiencing a mental health problem? 
• Signs that may indicate a mental health concern for younger children
• Signs that may indicate a mental health concern for older children and teens
• How can I get ready to approach my child if I am concerned?
• How can I talk to my child about mental health? 
• What can I do to help if my child is struggling with their mental health?
• When should I reach out for additional help?
• Resources to help you provide support

Read more athttps://smho-smso.ca/parents-and-caregivers/noticing-mental-health-concerns-for-your-child/

Mabel’s Label Fundraiser

Click HERE and enter “St. Timothy Catholic Elementary School (Kitchener)” from the drop-down list to support our school when you buy labels through MABEL’S LABELS.

Upcoming Dates To Note

https://sttimothy.wcdsb.ca/calendar/ (please use this address to access our school calendar. 

Monday, April 22^nd                           Earth Day                  National Volunteer Week
Tuesday, April 23^rd                         IBSA Basketball Clinic – Grades 4 to 8                               Pita Lunch:  Order at https://pitapitstanleypark.schoolfuel.ca
Promoting A Culture of Inclusivity and Independence – 6:30 p.m. Please register for the event: FLYER
Wednesday, April 24^th                     First Communion Rehearsal 6:00 p.m. St. Aloysius Church                  Pizza Lunch (pre-ordered)
The Museum Trip JK/SK (Mrs. Sydoryshn and Mrs.  Skopec)            Happy Administrative Assistant Day Mrs. Presslee!
School Spirit – wear our school colours or spirit wear
Thursday, April 25^th                         School Spirit – Twin Day     Pizza Lunch (pre-ordered)            Art Shine JK-Gr. 6                The Museum Trip JK/SK (Mrs. Foster and Mrs. Taves)
Grade 7 Public Health Immunization School Clinic
Friday, April 26^th                               Popcorn (pre-ordered)             Grade 8 Fundraiser – Bake Sale              Large Bags of Popcorn and Kettle Chips Orders Close at midnight.
Saturday, April 27^th                          Grade 2 Sacrament of Holy Communion – 10:30 a.m. St. Aloysius Church
Sunday, April 28th                           National Day of Mourning
Tuesday, April 30^th                           Pita Lunch:  Order at https://pitapitstanleypark.schoolfuel.ca
Wednesday, May 1^st                           Pizza Lunch (pre-ordered)                    School Spirit – wear our school colours or spirit wear
Thursday, May 2^nd                           Art Shine JK-Gr. 6                Humane Society Presentations             St. Mary SAC Extra Curricular Activities – Grades 4 and 5
Friday, May 3^rd                                 Popcorn (pre-ordered                Humane Society Presentations

Wishing you a blessed and wonderful week.  Please follow us on X formerly known as Twitter @sttimothy3 to see all the amazing happenings at Saint Timothy.

Respectfully yours,
Albert Simoes, Principal

God, Creator of All, we offer our prayer in gratitude and humility that we might heed your call to care for one another through our care of the least, the lowest and the most vulnerable of all your blessed creation. Grant us the courage to speak on behalf of the soft soil under our feet, the running and still waters, the warmth of the sun on our faces, and all the crawling, flying and swimming creatures you love. May our courage to speak translate into actions that protect our planet – so we might enjoy the fruits of what we sow.

Hello Tigers community!

On Tuesday, April 16th, our grade 5, 7 and 8 students had the opportunity to hear a wonderful speaker and message. Dwayne Morgan spoke to our students in a speech and poetic performance on the following topics: responsibility, social media, phones, race, making good choices, respect between genders, healthy connections and more. We hope that parents will take the time to watch this talk with their children; it is well worth your time and should benefit your child and even your family relationships. The link will remain posted on YouTube until Sunday night and might be the best thing your family watches or listens to this week

Dwayne Morgan WCDSB presentation

For more information about Dwayne Morgan, please visit his website

“May the Lord always give us hope for the future and the strength to keep going.” – Pope Francis

Hopefully, the April showers are behind us, and now we look for April to bloom around us!  Let us take a moment to express gratitude for the resilience and dedication of each member of our school community. We have an unwavering commitment to learning. Let this month serve as a reminder of the beauty of new beginnings and growth. May we continue to embrace the spirit of renewal and nurture a culture of kindness, curiosity, and collaboration within our school. Wishing you all a joyful and fulfilling rest of April.

Please refer to events, information, and reminders below. 

Thank you …  

• for supporting our International Day of Pink. It was great seeing so many of you with your touch of pink.  A reminder that all kinds of kindness help to build inclusive communities.
• Saint Timothy staff for all the great work during our PA Day on Monday, April 8th.
• Saint Aloysius Parish staff and our Grade 7 staff, Mrs. Grebinski, Mrs. Phillips and Mr. Hutfluss for accompanying our students on their Sacrament of Confirmation journey. Congratulations to the newly confirmed who received the Sacrament of Confirmation last Wednesday at Saint Aloysius Parish.
• Mr. Carvalho and Mrs. Matesa for their time and energy in preparing our Intermediate Soccer Team.
• Our entire staff for their daily dedication to our students’ lives.
• All our parents for your smiles and hellos both before and after school. We have such an INCREDIBLE community.
• Ms. Garvey, Mrs. Ferraccioli and Mr. Reyna who helping prepare our young students for the Sacrament of Holy Communion which will be celebrated on Saturday, April 27^th.
• Saint Timothy Catholic School Council and for the parents who attended our meeting on Tuesday, April 9^th. Your support, input and feedback are greatly appreciated.
• Ann Barnes and the Fairthorne family for their kindness and support. We are truly grateful for your donations to our school community. THANK YOU!
• Mrs. Kolb, Mr. Carvalho, Mrs. Grebinski and Mrs. Coughlan for planning Tuesday’s trip to Shades Mill for our Grade 4 and 6 students.

School Highlights

• St. Aloysius Catholic Church Bulletin: Please click on the link for this week’s church bulletin – HERE
  Follow Saint Aloysius Catholic Church on social media and keep up to date with all that is happening in our parish! There are four ways to connect to the parish:
  Website – https://www.staloysius.on.ca
  Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/StAloysiusKitchener
  Twitter – https://twitter.com/StAlsChurchKW
  YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX7FhzT1OuPieve5XmAfBRw
• On behalf of the school council, we look forward to reuniting once again for our famous Family Carnival. Please mark your calendars Wednesday, June 19^th 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.  Please consider donating raffle prizes.  Any fundraising donation items ranging from gift cards to merchandise would be much appreciated.  If you have any questions or need additional information about the fundraising request, please contact Yvette Thorne at thorne@wcdsb.ca.  We hope to see our many families and friends here to enjoy another wonderful community event.
• Celiac Awareness Day – May 16^th.  May is Celiac Disease Awareness Month. In support of those with celiac disease, students and staff at our school are encouraged to wear a touch of green on this day. Students will share important information about Celiac Disease over the morning announcements.
• Catholic Education Week: During the week of May 6 to May 10th, 2024, we will celebrate the significant contribution that Catholic Education has made to the community, the Province of Ontario, and Canada. Our Catholic Graduate Expectations challenge students to articulate in society those fundamental values that underpin Catholic education. The theme for this year’s Catholic Education Week is “We are called to love / Appelés à aimer”. Our students and staff are planning many engaging activities to celebrate Catholic Education Week; families will be invited to our school to join in these activities: Catholic Education Week 3-April-School-Newsletter
• Playground Climber Is Open! The WCDSB has inspected the climber and made any repairs.  As the weather has melted the remaining snow and dried up the wet field, we look forward to their opening.  Classes will review the safety reminders together and enjoy play during recess, DPA and gym times!
• Kindergarten Parent Information Session: Families new to kindergarten in September 2024 are invited to our Orientation Night on Thursday, May 30^th from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. This will be an in-person meeting, families will gather for an information session and will have an opportunity to visit our kindergarten classes. Our educators will be available that evening to answer any questions you may have as you prepare your child(ren) to transition to school in the fall.  We look forward to meeting our new families: WTK Invite 2024
  Please continue to visit our “Getting Ready for Kindergarten” web page for current information.  https://sttimothy.wcdsb.ca/our-school/getting-ready-for-kindergarten/
• Students from Kindergarten to Grade 3 have enjoyed listening to the many different stories from the Blue Spruce Forest of Reading Program and will be voting for their favourites throughout the next two weeks. Benny the Bananasaurus Rex is at the top of the leaderboard so far. Students in Grades 3-8 were provided the opportunity to join the Forest of Reading Book Club and read as many Silver Birch or Red Maple books as possible before voting day on April 23rd. We are excited to see who the winners will be!
• Parents/Families EQAO: Curious about what your child’s EQAO primary and junior division assessments involve? Learn about the assessment format, the skills measured and how the assessments support student learning:  What to Expect on the EQAO Primary- and Junior-Division Assessments on Vimeo
• Humane Society School Visit May 2^nd and 3^rd: The Humane Society will be at our school to help our students learn about animal body language with a specific grade curriculum focused on safety, responsibility and opportunity.  School visits by the Humane Society are at no cost however, they are asking for a donation of $2.00 per student to support things like animal care, medical needs, and rising food costs at the shelter OR you can bring in pet food/treats/toys. Should you be able to donate, please donate on school cash: Wishlist | The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth (kwsphumane.ca)
• On Tuesday, April 16^th our intermediates will have the opportunity to listen to Spoken Word Artist Dwayne Morgan and gain insights into racial challenges’ historical and societal roots, strategies to confront harmful language, and ways to cultivate a respectful, inclusive atmosphere. It highlights the importance of dialogue, reflection, and action. It aims to equip students with the means to facilitate impactful discussions, drive positive change, and create a school culture that embraces diversity, understanding, and equity. Our Grades 7 and 8 students will join the hybrid event virtually.
• Kindergarten Enclosed Area: Our facility department will begin asphalt and regrading of the enclosure later this week. After this completion, the installation of turf grass, mud kitchen, log tunnel and chalkboards will follow.  We are excited to see this project progressing.

Important Reminders

• Grade 8 Graduation: Save the date …. Tuesday, June 25^th.
  The ceremony will take place in our gym beginning at 5:30 p.m.  We look forward honouring our students in prayer, speeches, the distribution of graduation diplomas, acknowledgements of recognition and a video to honour our graduates.  Graduates and their family members are invited to stay after the ceremony for food and pictures.  A party for our graduates will then follow in our school supervised by school staff including myself.
  The Graduation mass will be incorporated into the year-end mass at the school on Tuesday, June 18^th at 10:30 a.m. in the gym.  Parents/guardians are invited to attend the mass.
• Grade 8 Graduation Fundraiser: Our Grade 8 students will have two fundraisers to support their upcoming trip and graduation.  A Spring Bake sale will be held on Friday, April 26^th.  There will also be a treat cart over our lunch hour selling snack items for the upcoming weeks. Both fundraisers are available through school cash online to purchase tickets and snacks.

WCDSB Updates

Please visit our School Board Website for updates and recent information.  Here is the link: http://www.wcdsb.ca

Learning At Home:  Class Playground is a resource for parents or anyone else interested in exploring how to integrate educational technology with primary education – access Class Playground.

Promoting a Culture of Inclusivity and Independence: Join us for an enlightening discussion featuring Michael Jacques, a compassionate and determined young adult with autism and an intellectual disability. Michael, author of “Can’t Read, Can’t Write, Here’s My Book” and “I Belong, Can I Play?”, speaks passionately about topics such as learning, inclusion, advocating, independence, and the power of perseverance. Following Michael’s inspiring presentation, we’re honored to welcome Dr. Gillian Parekh, Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in Disability Studies in Education at York University. Dr. Parekh, renowned author of “Ableism in Education,” brings a wealth of experience as a former special education teacher and research coordinator with the Toronto District School Board. Her expertise in structural equity, special education, and academic streaming promises invaluable insights.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain knowledge, inspiration, and support for promoting independence in our communities!
Online Presentation starting at 6:30 pm on April 23, 2024
Please register for the event: FLYER

Front Door Access To Child and Youth Mental Health Services: If you have any questions or concerns about your child’s mental wellbeing, you can call Front Door and they will listen and provide options or suggestions to help with your unique situation at no cost to you. Front Door has its own programs as well as access to refer you to other services in the Waterloo Region.

Guardians of the Game: Thank you for registering for the webinar “Guardians of the Game” that ran Tuesday evening. We hope those who attended the session found it informative and engaging.   We wanted to share the following resources with you:
Recorded Webinar
Media Smarts Parent Tipsheet Links
Protecting Your Privacy on Commercial Apps and Websites
We would also appreciate anyyou might have.

Student Class Placement – September 2024

Although it is only April, preparations are now being made to ensure that our school is organized for the 2024-2025 school year.  As such, in the coming months, teachers will be organizing student class placements.  As you can appreciate, many hours of meetings and consultations go into the class-building process to ensure the appropriate placement of all students.  When building a class, teachers look at the following criteria;

• Balance of ability – academic skills
• Balance according to gender
• Learning style – how the learner learns
• Teaching style – how the teacher teaches
• Social blending – who gets along with whom
• Parental input – re: learning style of the student

Please note, that parental input is important to us and is weighed with other criteria.  Specific teacher requests cannot be considered.  Rather, if necessary, parental input, in the form of a letter/email to the Principal, Mr. Simoes, should focus on the learning style of the student and the type of environment the student best learns in.  Letters/emails should be submitted to Mr. Simoes by Wednesday, May 1^st.   Please remember that many discussions and reflections are put into the class-building process.  We will have approximately 370 students this September and we do our very best to develop classes that will be formed to maximize opportunities for each child to learn and be successful! Your trust in our professional judgment is greatly appreciated.

The Easter Season

The Easter Season of the Liturgical Calendar this year is April 1, 2024, through May 19, 2024.

What is Easter Sunday and how does it differ from the Easter Season?
Easter Sunday is the day when Catholics celebrate Christ’s resurrection from the dead. The Easter Season totals 50 days – Easter Sunday to Pentecost Sunday. The Easter Season is a time for reflection on and deepening of our awareness of the mysteries prepared for in Lent and celebrated at the Triduum. During the Easter season the Paschal Candle, a symbol of the presence of the Risen Christ among the people of God, remains in the sanctuary until Pentecost Sunday. The Easter Season is represented by the liturgical colour white — the colour of light, a symbol of joy, purity and innocence.

What is Pentecost?
Pentecost is celebrated 50 days after Easter Sunday. It is the Christian feast commemorating the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles, which marked the start of the church’s mission on earth.

Promoting Health/Well-Being – Helping Kids Build Inclusive Friendships

Positive relationships with peers can help boost kids’ self-esteem and happiness levels. They may also lower the risk of depression and anxiety. Children who are more open to others tend to become kinder, more empathetic people. Additionally, childhood relationships affect the quality of friendships later in life, as well as romantic and work relationships.

All children have a unique set of strengths and differences. Some children may talk or interact in different ways than your child. This could be caused by many factors, including:
Cultural background, Family values or Symptoms of autism, ADHD or learning differences

Giving children opportunities to spend time with others who are different from them can build new experiences, perspectives and friendships. It also helps children build the skills needed to interact successfully with a diverse population.

How Do I Talk to My Child About Social Differences?
Explain to your child that not everybody communicates or plays in the same way. For example, some children may not look at you when they talk. Some may prefer to play with just one toy for an extended time. These differences do not make someone a bad friend. Learning about these differences can help children become more inclusive.

How Can I Make Playdates More Inclusive?
Try these five ideas to make your child’s playdates more inclusive to children with a diverse set of needs:

1. Do your research. Talk to the parent/guardian to find a few activities their child enjoys. Try to find at least two or three interests they have in common with your child, whether it’s playing Legos, making crafts, riding bikes or something else. Ask the other parent if there is anything specific that helps social gatherings go smoothly for their child.
2. Plan ahead. Map out simple activities for the children to keep them busy. Don’t leave much unstructured time when they’re together for the first time. Prepare for a snack break in case the kids get tired of what they’re doing and need to shift gears. Be sure to check with the child’s parent/guardian about any dietary restrictions.
3. Consider your environment. Many children benefit from an environment that is not too loud, bright or crowded. For example, if a child is easily overwhelmed in crowded settings, it may be better to play at home rather than go to the park. Again, talk to the family to see what is most helpful for their child.
4. Invite the parent/caregiver. Ask the parent or caregiver to stay for the playdate. The two of you can chat while keeping an eye on the kids, and they can help support their child if needed.
5. End on a high note. All children need breaks, and some children may only be able to play for an hour or two at a time. Be sure to end the playdate while both children are still having fun.

VIDEO: Insights from an Autism Parent  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pmqeHni6lg

As a parent, having a child with an autism spectrum disorder brings some unique challenges in everyday life. The more we talk about autism and bring awareness to it, the more it helps us learn how to interact with these children and become advocates. The more we know, the more we can advocate.-  https://www.onoursleeves.org/mental-health-resources/articles-support/relationships/inclusive-friendships

Mabel’s Label Fundraiser

Click HERE and enter “St. Timothy Catholic Elementary School (Kitchener)” from the drop down list to support our school when you buy labels through MABEL’S LABELS.

Upcoming Dates To Note
https://sttimothy.wcdsb.ca/calendar/ (please use this address to access our school calendar)           

Sunday, April 14^th                            Last Day for Families to complete School Climate Surveys: WCDSB-School-Climate-Survey-for-Families-2024-Family-Letter      Tuesday, April 16^th                          Grades 4 and 6 Excursion – Shades Mill in Cambridge               Pita Lunch:  Order at https://pitapitstanleypark.schoolfuel.ca
Dwayne Morgan: Introduction To Race Event Grades 7 and 8            An Evening With Indigenous Author David Robertson 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 17^th                     Pizza Lunch (pre-ordered)                     School Spirit – wear our school colours or spirit wear
Thursday, April 18^th                         St. Mary SAC Extra Curricular Activities – Grades 4 and 5                   Art Shine JK-Gr. 6 (registration program)
Friday, April 19^th                               Popcorn (pre-ordered)
Monday, April 22^nd                           Earth Day                     National Volunteer Week
Tuesday, April 23^rd                          Pita Lunch:  Order at https://pitapitstanleypark.schoolfuel.ca  Promoting A Culture of Inclusivity and Independence – 6:30 p.m. Promoting Independence
Wednesday, April 24^th                     First Communion Rehearsal 6:00 p.m. St. Aloysius Church             The Museum Trip JK/SK       St. Mary SAC Extra Curricular Activities – Grades 4 and 5
School Spirit – wear our school colours or spirit wear           Administrative Assistant’s Day
Thursday, April 25^th                         School Spirit – Twin Day     Pizza Lunch (pre-ordered)                  Art Shine JK-Gr. 6 (registration program)        The Museum Trip JK/SK
Grade 7 Public Health Immunization School Clinic
Friday, April 26^th                               Popcorn (pre-ordered)                                    Grade 8 Fundraiser – Bake Sale

Wishing you a blessed and wonderful week.  Please follow us on X formerly known as Twitter @sttimothy3 to see all the amazing happenings at Saint Timothy.

Respectfully yours,
Albert Simoes, Principal

Thus it is written that Christ would suffer and rise from the dead on the third day and that repentance, for the forgiveness of sins, would be preached in his name to all the nations, beginning from Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things.”

“When we pray, let us recall that we do so with Jesus. Jesus is our courage. Jesus is our security, who in this moment intercedes for us.” – Pope Francis

As we embark on another exciting week of learning, please note that Monday will be a professional development day for our staff. There will be no school for students! Also, keep your eyes off the skies … unless you have approved glasses, as we anticipate the remarkable solar eclipse tomorrow. Thank you for your ongoing partnership, and enjoy this week’s updates, announcements, and highlights of what is happening in our school community each week.

Please refer to events, information, and reminders below. 

Thank you …

• for your participation in World Autism Day. It was so wonderful to see so many blue T-shirts.
• Father Sunil for celebrating Easter mass this past week with us. Our students greatly appreciated your support in furthering their faith development.
• to our school council members for their vital role in the development and education of our school community. For more information including members and minutes from our last meeting, please visit https://sttimothy.wcdsb.ca/school-council/
• Mr. Hutfluss, Mrs. Grebenski and Mrs. Phillips for planning the trip to the Toronto Marlies game in Toronto.
• Mr. Carvalho, Mrs. Coughlan and Ms. Kolb for planning the trip to Camp Brebeuf for their students.

School Highlights

• St. Aloysius Catholic Church Bulletin: Please click on the link for this week’s church bulletin – HERE
• On Monday, April 8th our region will be in the path of a total solar eclipse. The partial eclipse will begin around 2:00 p.m., become a total eclipse approximately 3:18 p.m. (90 seconds), and the partial eclipse will end around 4:30 p.m.  What Is A Solar Eclipse?
  Click here for some information about the eclipse and some safety information from the Canadian Association of Optometrists to safely enjoy the experience.
• On behalf of the school council, we look forward to reuniting once again for our famous Family Carnival. Please mark your calendars Wednesday, June 19^th 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.  Please consider donating raffle prizes.  Any fundraising donation items ranging from gift cards to merchandise would be much appreciated.  If you have any questions or need additional information about the fundraising request, please contact Yvette Thorne at thorne@wcdsb.ca.  We hope to see our many families and friends here to enjoy another wonderful community event.
• Catholic Education Week: During the week of May 6TH to May 10th, 2024, we will celebrate the significant contribution that Catholic Education has made to the community, the Province of Ontario, and Canada. Our Catholic Graduate Expectations challenge students to articulate in society those fundamental values that underpin Catholic education. The theme for this year’s Catholic Education Week is “We are called to love / Appelés à aimer”. Our students and staff are planning many engaging activities to celebrate Catholic Education Week; families will be invited to our school to join in these activities.
• We ask you to keep our Grade 7 students in your prayers as they continue to prepare themselves for the Sacrament of Confirmation which will take place at St. Aloysius Church on Wednesday, April 10^th at 7:00 p.m.  The parish sessions for Confirmation have been completed and their enthusiasm, and eagerness to learn have been a joy to all who have been facilitating their sessions.
• This week we will begin practicing our required three fire drills and lockdown. These drills are extremely important as they help us not only remind our students of the safest and quickest way of exiting the school, but also help us review and revise our plans.
• Kindergarten Parent Information Session: Families new to kindergarten in September 2024 are invited to our Orientation Night on Thursday, May 30^th from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. This will be an in-person meeting, families will gather for an information session and will have an opportunity to visit our kindergarten classes. Our educators will be available that evening to answer any questions you may have as you prepare your child(ren) to transition to school in the fall.  We look forward to meeting our new families.
  Please continue to visit our “Getting Ready for Kindergarten” web page for current information: https://sttimothy.wcdsb.ca/our-school/getting-ready-for-kindergarten/
  WTK Invite 2024
• We wish our Grade 7s good luck as they will write the CAT 4 between the dates of April 10^th to 17th. This standardized test evaluates how well students perform in comparison to other students across the district, region or in Canada as a whole in the following basic areas: reading, language, spelling and mathematics.

Important Reminders

• We will have a Catholic School Council Meeting on Tuesday, April 9th at 6:30 p.m. All parents in our community are welcome to attend the meeting as non-participants. The meeting will take place in our Learning Commons Room.
• International Day of Pink is an opportunity to renew our commitment to diversity and inclusion by combatting all forms of discrimination. By wearing a pink shirt on this day we can continue to promote an equitable society where everyone is free to be their true authentic self. We invite all students to wear their pink shirts/clothing or pink accessories on Wednesday, April 10th, 2024.

WCDSB Updates

Please visit our School Board Website for updates and recent information.  Here is the link: http://www.wcdsb.ca 

Learning At Home:  We always tell our students that they can find Math all around them. Please see the attached PDF for a Shape Scavenger Hunt. Have your child try to find the shapes in your home and then go for a family walk to find them in the neighbourhood!  Shape-Scavenger-Hunt-in-Colour

Cyber Safety, Digital Literacy, Esports Presentation: WCDSB is pleased to present a virtual parent and guardian information evening on Cyber safety, digital literacy, and esports gaming on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Matthew Johnson, the Director of Education from Media Smarts will speak about online safety and digital literacy as well as resources available to families from Media Smarts. Katina Papulkas is the Senior Education Strategist at Dell Technologies and will guide online gaming and how parents and guardians can support their children’s passions, explore career opportunities, and appreciate the engagement it provides. If you are interested in this presentation, you will need to so a link can be emailed to you ahead of time. 

WCDSB School Climate Survey For Families: We value your feedback! If you have not done so already, please take a few minutes to fill out this survey and share your opinions with us. We want to learn about your child’s experiences at school so we can understand what is working well and how we might improve to contribute to a more positive school climate.  Please see the attachment from the WCDSB about the Family Climate Survey:WCDSB-School-Climate-Survey-for-Families-2024-Family-Letter

Promoting a Culture of Inclusivity and Independence: Join us for an enlightening discussion featuring Michael Jacques, a compassionate and determined young adult with autism and an intellectual disability. Michael, author of “Can’t Read, Can’t Write, Here’s My Book” and “I Belong, Can I Play?”, speaks passionately about topics such as learning, inclusion, advocating, independence, and the power of perseverance.
Following Michael’s inspiring presentation, we’re honored to welcome Dr. Gillian Parekh, Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in Disability Studies in Education at York University. Dr. Parekh, renowned author of “Ableism in Education,” brings a wealth of experience as a former special education teacher and research coordinator with the Toronto District School Board. Her expertise in structural equity, special education, and academic streaming promises invaluable insights.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain knowledge, inspiration, and support for promoting independence in our communities!
Online Presentation starting at 6:30 pm on April 23, 2024
Please register for the event: FLYER

Pioneer Park Library:
What: Let’s Make a Zine
Where: Pioneer Park Library
When: Tuesdays in April at 5:00-6:00 pm
For: Teens in Grades 6-8
Description: This program will give teens an opportunity to play around with the creative power of zines and discover their voices. Mixing various forms of art including writing, collages, visual and digital illustrations, and more, the teen artists will be able to share their finished products with the public.
Click on this link to register for this program series – participants are welcome to register and join us for April 9^th and onwards.

Royal City Soccer Club:   For locations and registration details, visit RCSC-camp-material-2024

Student Class Placement – September 2024

Although it is only April, preparations are now being made to ensure that our school is organized for the 2024-2025 school year.  As such, in the coming months,teachers will be organizing student class placements.  As you can appreciate, many hours of meetings and consultations go into the class-building process to ensure the appropriate placement of all students.  When building a class, teachers look at the following criteria;

• Balance of ability – academic skills
• Balance according to gender
• Learning style – how the learner learns
• Teaching style – how the teacher teaches
• Social blending – who gets along with whom
• Parental input – re: learning style of the student

Please note, that parental input is important to us and is weighed with other criteria.  Specific teacher requests cannot be considered.  Rather, if necessary, parental input, in the form of a letter/email to the Principal, Mr. Simoes, should focus on the learning style of the student and the type of environment the student best learns in.  Letters/emails should be submitted to Mr. Simoes by Wednesday, May 1^st.   Please remember that many discussions and reflections are put into the class-building process.  We will have approximately 370 students this September and we do our very best to develop classes that will be formed in order to maximize opportunities for each child to learn and be successful! Your trust in our professional judgment is greatly appreciated.

Promoting Health/Well-Being – 32 Important Life Lessons I Want My Children To Learn

From following their dreams to learning from their mistakes, there are so many life lessons I want my children to learn before they grow up. Some are things I can teach them. Others have to learn on their own. All are equally important, though. Keep reading to see what they are at https://www.creativehealthyfamily.com/life-lessons-want-my-children-learn/

Mabel’s Label Fundraiser

Click HERE and enter “St. Timothy Catholic Elementary School (Kitchener)” from the drop-down list to support our school when you buy labels through MABEL’S LABELS.

Upcoming Dates To Note
https://sttimothy.wcdsb.ca/calendar/ (please use this address to access our school calendar)

Sunday, April 7^th                               World Health Day
Monday, April 8^th                              Professional Development Day – no school for students                         Solar Eclipse
Tuesday, April 9^th                             Saint Timothy Catholic School Council Meeting at 6:30 p.m.                      Grade 8 Graduation Meeting at 5:30 p.m.
Pita Lunch:  Order at https://pitapitstanleypark.schoolfuel.ca                   School Spirit Day – Blue Jays 
Cyber Safety, Digital Literacy, Esports Presentation at 7:00 p.m.  Register HERE
Wednesday, April 10^th                     Sacrament of Confirmation 7:00 p.m. St. Aloysius Church                       Pizza Lunch (pre-ordered)                    Human Trafficking Presentation Gr. 7/8
Grade 7  CAT-4 Testing until April 17^th                          International Day of Pink                     School Spirit – wear our school colours or spirit wear
Thursday, April 11^th                         St. Mary SAC Extra-Curricular Activities – Grade 4 and 5                                   Art Shine JK-Gr. 6 (registration program)
Friday, April 12^th                                    Grade 4-6 Excursion – Camp Brebeuf
Sunday, April 14^th                            Last Day for Family School Climate Surveys
Tuesday, April 16^th                           Pita Lunch:  Order at https://pitapitstanleypark.schoolfuel.ca                 An Evening With Indigenous Author David Robertson – Click Here To Register   
Grade 4 and 6 Excursion – Shades Mill
Wednesday, April 17^th                     Pizza Lunch (pre-ordered)                    School Spirit – wear our school colours or spirit wear
Thursday, April 18^th                         St. Mary SAC Extra Curricular Activities – Grade 4 and 5                       Art Shine JK-Gr. 6 (registration program)
Friday, April 19^th                               Popcorn (pre-ordered)                           Kristy and River White Presentation – Hoops Dance Story

Wishing you a blessed and wonderful week.  Please follow us on X formerly known as Twitter @sttimothy3 to see all the amazing happenings at Saint Timothy.

Respectfully yours,
Albert Simoes, Principal