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February 20, 2007

February 20, 2007

Principal:  R. Lehmann
Vice Principal:  P. McKay 
Office Coordinator:  R. Stromberg
1002 Avenue P North
Saskatoon, SK. SAL 2W7
Ph: 306-659-7300
Fx: 306-659-2095

“DEDICATION,DETERMINATION, DRIVE”
INSPIRE IN US LORD, WITH FAITH AND WITH HOPE,
AND GIFT US WITH PATIENCE TO HELP US COPE.
SO FILL US, DEAR LORD, WITH YOUR SPIRIT AND GRACE,
 ‘TIL IN EVERY CHILD WE SEE YOUR FACE.

NUT FREE /KIWI ZONE = St. Edward is a NUT/KIWI free school  - please avoid sending lunch that may contain kiwi, peanuts, nuts or peanut products.

Dates for Feb/Mar                                                                               

Mon,, Mar. 5 - 7:30pm -ST. EDWARD SCHOOL COMMUNITY COUNCIL Mtg.
Tues., Mar. 6 - Safe Positive School Assembly

Wed. Mar. 7-Lenten Liturgy 10:00
Fri., Mar. 9 - Party w Principal
Mon., Mar. 12 - CDD - NO SCHOOL
Fri., Mar. 16 - Report Cards go Home
Wed. & Thurs., Mar. 21 & 22 - Student LED Conferences - (pm) - NO SCHOOL

 



Parents – it is very important when your child will be absent or late that you phone the school. Please leave a message on our message manager if the phone is not answered. 
Thank you!
                                                                   Mrs. Stromberg   

 

COMMON DISMISSAL DAY     IS ON March  12, 2007 - NO SCHOOL

THEME:  The theme for this month is PERSEVERANCE.  Perseveance is the abilty one has to get through things in life even when we think it is impossible or very difficult.  Perseverance is the ability one has to work hard at reaching a goal.  Perseverance is not giving up when the going is difficult - it is about doing your best and showing your best effort everyday.  This month we will work on developing the Christian Character of perseverance.

From the Library: READ Club Volunteer Schedule:

  Date:                  Gr. Guest:                                Volunteers:
  
  Feb. 22               K,1                                          Amy, Cheyenne
  Mar. 1                 2,3                                          Robin, Brittany
  Mar. 8                 4,5                                          Brady, Nick
  Mar. 15               6,7,8                                       Randy, Chayse
  Mar. 22        BOOK FAIR                             NO READ CLUB
  Mar. 29               K,1                                          Jordon, Kyle
  Apr. 5                 2,3                                           Alicia, Lindsay
  Apr. 19               4,5                                           Jacqueline, Miranda
  Apr. 26               6,7,8                                        James
  May 3                 K,1                                          Amy, Cheyenne
  May 10               2,3                                           Brittany
  May 17               4,5                                           Brady, Nick
  May 24               6,7,8                                        Randy, Chayse
  May 31               K,1                                          Jordon, Kyle

 

 SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR
Our annual Scholastic Book Fair is coming soon! Students will be able to browse the fair on Tuesday, March 20 and purchase items on Wednesday, March 21 and Thursday, March 22. Families will be able to shop before and after student-led conferences on the 21st and 22nd. If you are able to assist with the fair, please phone the office or the library. Thank you for your support of this event, all proceeds of which go back to the library.

S.Krueckl

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION:
We are now accepting Registrations for our Kindergarten program.   If you have a child that is 5 years old or will be 5 years old by Jan. 31 ,2008 please register with Mrs. Stromberg at St. Edward school or call 659-7300 with your intention to register.  Please share this information with families who may not receive a school newsletter.  Registrations should be in by Jan. 31st.

COUNTDOWN TO LENT!    

The meaning of Lent can be summed up in one word:  PREPARATION.  Lent is the 40 day period of preparation to renew our baptismal promises at Easter.  We are reminded that the Lenten Works are *prayer, *penance, *fasting and *alms giving.  Take time this Lenten Season to be kind, generous and responsible.

Lenten is a season for...
* Making time and space to remember what it means to be a Christian, by remembering the life , death, and resurrection of Jesus in a special way.
* Remembering the life message of Jesus - recommitting to living as followers of Jesus in today's world.
* Giving up the negative in our lives to make room for more positive.
* Being open to change of heart and habit - to deepening our relationship with Jesus and with each other.
* Taking time from the usual daily routine to focus on what is most important in our lives.
* Acknowledging the parts of our lives that need forgiveness and changing and working to make them right again.
* Clearing out some space in our lives so God can enter and fill it; and taking time to discover where God has always been.

We will celebrate Lent in the following ways:  
 - Lenten Liturgy #1 - 10am Wed., Mar. 7 in school gym
 - Lenten Liturgy #2 - 11:30am Tues. ,Mar. 13 in school gym
 -  Lenten Liturgy #3 - 10am Mon., Mar. 19 in school gym
 -  Lenten Liturgy #4 - 10:40am Tues., Mar. 27 in school gym
Passion Play "The Last Days of Christ" - 10:40am Thurs., Apr. 5 in school gym


**We will be collecting Food Items throughout Lent for families in need.  Please send non-perishable food items with your child to your child's classroom or to the front office.

ST. EDWARD SCHOOL COMMUNITY COUNCIL:

 
Our next meeting will be held on Monday, March 5, 2007 at 7:30 pm in the staff room.  We welcome all parents to join us for coffee.  We love to see new faces and get to meet many of the parents in our school who do so much to support us with all of our efforts!
ST. EDWARD TEAM SPORTS:
Congratulations to the St. Edward Girls floor Hockey team on capturing first place at the Father Vachon Floor Hockey Tournament held on Wednesday Feb. 28.  Thank you also to our Boys Floor Hockey team for their fine effort and great sportsmanship shown at the Father Vachon Tournament.  Practices for Floor Hockey, Basketball and Track continue this month.  Our Basketball teams are preparing for the E.D. Feehan High School Feeder Tournament which will be held later this month.  Our Track teams will participate in the Catholic Schools Relay Championships to be held at the Saskatoon Field House on March 14.  Good Luck to our School teams and thank you to our coaches for their time, commitment and dedication.

COMMUNITY NEWS:                                                                  

 

Kelsey Community Association Outdoor Soccer Registration for children born between and including the years 1997 and 2003 is being held on Wednesday February 28, 2007 at Mayfair Public Library from 7-9 pm and Wednesday March 7 at St. Edward's School Gym from 7-9 pm.
 
Saskatoon United Soccer Club Outdoor Soccer Registration for children born between 1989 and 1996 is being held in  the center area of Confederation Park Mall on Wednesday February 28 from 7-9 pm and Thursday March 1 from 7-9 pm.  Cash, Visa, MC, and DC payment will be accepted.  For more information check the website at www.susc.ca

BLOCK PARENT SIGN COLLECTION: After 30 years of operation in Saskatoon, the Block Parent program is shutting down. If you are a Block Parent in Saskatoon who has not turned in your window sign, we ask that you please drop it off immediately to the main office of any Catholic elementary school in Saskatoon or to the Saskatoon Police Service. We ask that you turn in the sign no later than March 9. It is imperative that all window signs be collected to avoid the sign falling into unauthorized hands.

 

KIDNEY HEALTH MONTH: March is Kidney Health Month. The Kidney Foundation of Canada, Saskatchewan Branch is having its annual March Drive (residential) campaign on March 18, 19, and 20. If you would like to volunteer your time as canvasser and help make this campaign a success, please call us before March 1 at 664-8588. Don’t miss your chance to make a difference.

2007 Minor Baseball Registration (for boys and girls born 1989 to 2001): Thursday, February 22nd 7-9 PM and Saturday February 24th 2-4 PM

n       Blue Jays (north of 8th Street; east of Circle) St. Joseph High School

n       Braves (south of 8th Street; east of Preston) St. Luke Elementary School

n       Cardinals (west of Circle & Preston to the river) Market Mall

n       Red Sox (east of Idylwyld to the river) Lawson Heights Mall

n       Rays (west of Idlylwyld) Confederation Mall

Baseball Hotline:  (306) 382-8691 Website:  www.baseballsaskatoon.com

February 1, 2007

February 5, 2007

Principal:  R. Lehman
Vice Principal:  P. McKay 
Office Coordinator:  R. Stromberg
1002 Avenue P North
Saskatoon, SK. SAL 2W7
Ph: 306-659-7300
Fx: 306-659-2095

“DEDICATION,DETERMINATION, DRIVE”
INSPIRE IN US LORD, WITH FAITH AND WITH HOPE,
AND GIFT US WITH PATIENCE TO HELP US COPE.
SO FILL US, DEAR LORD, WITH YOUR SPIRIT AND GRACE,
 ‘TIL IN EVERY CHILD WE SEE YOUR FACE.

NUT FREE /KIWI ZONE = St. Edward is a NUT/KIWI free school  - please avoid sending lunch that may contain kiwi, peanuts, nuts or peanut products.

Dates for Feb/Mar                                                                               

Tues., Feb. 6 - Grades 3& 4 skating to Archibald Arena
Fri., Feb. 9 - Valentines Dance (pm)- Grades 5 - 8
                    -  Taco Salad Lunch
Mon., Feb. 12 - February Break
                         - Teachers Convention- NO SCHOOL
Tues., Feb. 13 - CDD - NO SCHOOL
Wed., Feb. 14 - NO SCHOOL
Thurs., Feb.15 - NO SCHOOL
Fri., Feb. 16 - NO SCHOOL
Mon., Feb. 19 - Family Day - NO SCHOOL
Tues., Feb. 20 - Classes Resume
Thurs., Feb. 22 - Skiing - Grades 6 to 8 (Table Mountain)
Wed., Feb. 28 - School Mass - Gym
Thurs., Mar. 1 - Gr. 8 to E.D. Feehan
Tues., Mar. 6 - Safe Positive School Assembly
Fri., Mar. 9 - Party w Principal
Mon., Mar. 12 - CDD - NO SCHOOL
Fri., Mar. 16 - Report Cards go Home
Wed. & Thurs., Mar. 21 & 22 - Student LED Conferences - (pm) - NO SCHOOL

 



Parents – it is very important when your child will be absent or late that you phone the school. Please leave a message on our message manager if the phone is not answered. 
Thank you!
                                                                   Mrs. Stromberg   

 

COMMON DISMISSAL DAY     IS ON February 13, 2007 - NO SCHOOL

THEME:  The theme for this month is WISDOM.   Wisdom is the ability one has to know what is right.  A person of wisdom uses common sense and good judgment to do the right thing.  Wisdom comes through experience and learning from one's mistakes.  Wisdom comes from listening to and respecting those who you trust.  A person of wisdom can be recognized because of his/her positive attitudes and behaviors.  A person of wisdom walks with the presence of God.

WANTED:  Mrs. Smith is looking for old keys no longer in use!  If you have some - please send them to school with your child!  Thank you in advance for your help!!

 From the Library: READ Club Volunteer Schedule:

  Date:                                  Gr. Guest:                                Volunteers:
  
  Feb. 8                                6,7,8                                        James
  Feb. 22                              K,1                                          Amy, Cheyenne
  Mar. 1                                2,3                                          Robin, Brittany
  Mar. 8                                4,5                                          Brady, Nick
  Mar. 15                              6,7,8                                       Randy, Chayse
  Mar. 22                              BOOK FAIR                             NO READ CLUB
  Mar. 29                              K,1                                          Jordon, Kyle
  Apr. 5                                2,3                                           Alicia, Lindsay
  Apr. 19                              4,5                                           Jacqueline, Miranda
  Apr. 26                              6,7,8                                        James
  May 3                                K,1                                          Amy, Cheyenne
  May 10                              2,3                                           Brittany
  May 17                              4,5                                           Brady, Nick
  May 24                              6,7,8                                        Randy, Chayse
  May 31                              K,1                                          Jordon, Kyle

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION:
We are now accepting Registrations for our Kindergarten program.   If you have a child that is 5 years old or will be 5 years old by Jan. 31 ,2008 please register with Mrs. Stromberg at St. Edward school or call 659-7300 with your intention to register.  Please share this information with families who may not receive a school newsletter.  Registrations should be in by Jan. 31st.

FAREWELL TO MRS. NEWBERRY:  St. Edward Community would like to say farewell to Mrs. Newberry.  Mrs. Newberry will begin her Maternity Leave on Feb. 13th.  We would like to extend Mrs. Newberry the best of health, happiness and joy as she welcomes her new baby into her family.  Replacing Mrs. Newberry for the remainder of this academic year, is Mrs. Aguirre.  We extend a warm welcome and all the best to Mrs. Aguirre.  Mrs. Aguirre begins teaching in the Grade 2 classroom following the Feb. break.

ST. EDWARD SCHOOL COMMUNITY COUNCIL: Invites Parents, Guardians, Students in grades 6,7&8, Interested Parents and Community Members to an informational Session on the Career Academy Concept being developed at E.D. Feehan High School.  The Informational Evening will take place in conjunction with the School Community Council's February Mtg. on MONDAY, FEB. 5TH @ 7:30PM. in the school library.  We are encouraging parents especially those with students in Grades 6,7,8 to attend.  Students and other interested community members are also encouraged to attend.  Superintendent Gord Martell and Administrators from E.D. Feehan will share information on the Career Academy and Future of E.D.Feehan.  Refreshments will be available.



 

Track and Field:    Congratulations to the seven relay teams that competed for Saint Edward School at the Knights of Columbus Indoor Track Meet on February 2nd. Our teams represented our school very well. Thanks again to the athletes and the parents for their commitment and enthusiasm.
Just a reminder that we will hold regular practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays; however there will be no practice on Tuesday, February 20th and Thursday, February 22nd.

 

COMMUNITY NEWS:                                                                  

 

Stay active and enjoy the school holidays at the YWCA! Activities include swimming, gym, sports, and games, arts, crafts and lots of ACTION! Outdoor activities are included, weather permitting. Please bring gym shoes, swim wear, lunch, snacks, and suitable outdoor clothing each day!
All camps run 8:00 am to 5:30pm (Programming 9:00 to 5:00) daily with drop off and pick up at the YWCA.
February 12 to 16 • Fees: $30 daily or $105/full week.
For more information, or to register, please call 244-0944.

Communicating with your Teens: St. Joseph’s Parent Guardian Group presents a seminar to improve a parent’s communication skills with their teenager. Guest speaker is Sandra Lane from the Saskatoon Health Region on Wednesday, February 7, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. in the theatre at St. Joseph.  Everyone welcome.

Bethlehem Catholic High School: This school will open in fall 2007 for students in Grades 9 and 10. It is located at the west end of 22nd Street in what will be the new Blairmore neighbourhood. Bethlehem will serve students living on the west side of Circle Drive. Families and students who would like to learn more about Bethlehem Catholic High School can check out the school’s webpage by going to at www.scs.sk.ca  and following the link on the division’s home page.

 The Saskatoon Fireside Singers are proud to announce their forthcoming production of CHILDREN OF EDEN under the musical direction of Marilyn Whitehead and dramatic/stage direction of Russ Ramsden.  CHILDREN OF EDEN will be presented at Forest Grove Community Church at 7:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, March 19 and 20.  Tickets are available at McNally Robinson Booksellers on 8th Street East. Tickets are $15 if paying by cash or debit, or $16 if using credit card. For more information call Russ at 374-3074 or 262 -3074.

  Softball Pitching Clinic: There is a softball pitching clinic available for boys and girls of all skill levels.  The clinic will run on Tuesday evenings from February 20th – April 3rd.  For more information and to register, call Claire @ 653-5507.

 Saskatoon Preschool Foundation Seeks Nominations for Champions of Children: A Champion of Children is someone from the community who has made a difference in your learning and/or well-being, or that of a child or children. Examples include: volunteers, coaches, educators and counsellors, instructors in the arts, community educators, social workers and psychologists, professors and lecturers, preschool teachers, librarians, and support staff. Two (or more) individuals are invited to complete a nomination form.  As well, three additional people will each provide support information on the nominee. Awardees will be announced at the 11th annual Saskatoon Preschool Foundation dinner at TCU Place on Friday, March 16. Find nomination forms on the Foundation website at www.spf.sk.ca.  Or call 683-8384, or email spf@spsd.sk.ca .  Nominations are due on February 20, 2007.

 2007-2008 School Year: The Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools Board of Education recently approved the schedule for the 2007-2008 school year. The dates are now posted on the school division’s website: www.scs.sk.ca Click on the News and Calendar link and scroll downward. Please note that common dismissal days for elementary schools and semester turnaround days for high schools are not yet available.

 Communicating with your Teens: St. Joseph’s Parent Guardian Group presents a seminar to improve a parent’s communication skills with their teenager. Guest speaker is Sandra Lane from the Saskatoon Health Region on Wednesday, February 7, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. in the theatre at St. Joseph.  Everyone welcome.