St. Kevin's Junior High Newsletter
May 2023
MESSAGE FROM THE SCHOOL
This past week we celebrated Administrative Professionals' Day. We would like to acknowledge the fantastic work that Ms. Sooley does at our school taking care of the students, staff and community members. We really want to thank Ms. Sooley for all her hard work and dedication.
We also wanted to recognize all the staff/student/family/community volunteers that help our school through the breakfast program, through coaching, guest speakers, our School Council and in numerous other areas. Your time and efforts make a real difference in our students lives and the St. Kevin's Junior High Community as a whole.
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING DAYS FOR OUR STAFF
There are a number of professional learning days for St. Kevin's Junior High staff during the month of May and June. Please see the dates listed below:
There will also be a professional learning day for teachers on Tuesday, June 6th - this means that there will no no classes for students on this day as teachers will be involved in PL on the updated Responsive Teaching and Learning Policy. When students return to school on Wednesday, June 7th, it will be day 4 on the schedule.
MAY CALENDAR
TWITTER/SCHOOL WEBSITE
UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES
2. May 18th - June 8th - Our Ticket Basket Fundraiser is happening
3. May 20th - May 24th - Quebec Trip for students
4. May 22nd - June 9th - Grade six students will complete the PRMA provincial assessment
5. June 1st - Grade 8 Leaving Celebration
6. June 6th - Teacher PL - NO SCHOOL!!!
OUR GIFT CARD BASKET FUNRAISER STARTS MAY 18th
Gift Cards and Prizes include:
2 passes for North Atlantic Ziplining in Petty Harbour, $70 in gift cards donated by Paradise Bowl, a $300 value tattoo to be booked with Mike LeDrew, gift cards for Walnuts, $50 in A&W gifts cards, Two party pizzas from Greco, a $25 Ruffin Canine gift card, a $50 Keith's Diner gift card, a $75 gift card for Ashley Feltham School of Dance and sweater, a one month membership or 3 personal training sessions ($150 value) at Get Waisted and a print created by our very our Art teacher Ms. Powell.
Really is a great prize with so many different prizes.
We truly appreciated the support we have received from the community in putting this together and hope everyone gets a ticket to support our school.
SPRING CONCERT
Our spring Music Concert will be taking place this year on Thursday, June 8th.
This years concert will feature both the students of St. Kevin's Junior High and St. Kevin's High school. we are truly excited to see our students perform and to welcome back many former students to perform as well.
Tickets are $5 at the door. We will also be selling tickets for our Gift Card Basket. Draw date will be the following day, June 9th, so make sure you get your tickets at the door.
REQUESTS FOR NEXT YEAR
The task of creating learning groups is a challenging one. When teachers compile class lists, they place much effort into creating balanced groups that enable all students to learn to their full potential. It is a huge task which takes a lot of time. Each child's placement in a class is done with much consideration. Due to the many factors that are involved in creating those groups, we are unable to accommodate requests for students to be with specific friends or teachers next year.
Thank you for your understanding and support.
Recess Orders are available
Just use the Chartwells Nutri-Slice ordering site and select recess menu.
https://stkevinsjh-nl-nlesd.nutrislice.com/menu/st-kevins-jr-high
There are lots of great healthy choices listed for recess as well as lunch!
Always Lots of Learning Happening at SKJH
CBC KIDS NEWS
They had so much fun and the final story was awesome!
Way to go!
LOTS OF CREATIVITY IN LANGUAGE ARTS
Theme Spreads for Independent Novel Study with our 8-2 class!
The Winter Room
The Phantom of the Opera
The Island
STATIC ELECTRICITY CAN RACING
JEOPARDY, WITH YOUR HOST, MR. LODGE
We all know, though, the 7-3 Math Class thought it was lots of fun!
CREATIVE ART STUDENTS
Great job Charlotte and Meredith!
AN AFTERNOON OF FUN
It was a great idea and a huge success! Thankyou to Ms. Carew, Ms. O'Reilly and the SKJH Leadership Team for putting this together!
SPORTS TEAMS STILL COMPETING HARD AT SKJH
GRADE 6 GIRLS VOLLEYBALL TEAM
They did an awesome job and represented St. Kevin's Junior High very well.
Way to go girls!
ST. KEVIN'S MUSTANGS HOCKEY TEAM
This is the Mustangs 8th appearance in this tournament and they did very well just falling short in the semi-final game. It was the best performance the Mustangs have ever had!
Way to Go Mustangs!