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Dear St. Luke Families,

Lent is a time of journey, reflection and penance to show respect and prepare our hearts and minds for the biggest miracle of our Catholic lives - that of the crucifixion and resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ. The church asks us to do this in three main components of our lives with Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving. There are many strategies to complete this journey either on your own or with your family - developing those practices helps to strengthen your family unit as well as, by using mindfulness, change your whole outlook. Taking just a moment to feel God’s presence by listening, singing or praying can help to remind you of how blessed you are and to pray for those around you or help those in need.

You can use other sources to ‘get more’ out of your Lenten journey such as checking out these websites:

• Lenten Arts and Craft Ideas:

https://feltmagnet.com/crafts/lenten-arts-and-crafts

• 40 Days and 40 Ways: https://catechistsjourney.loyolapress.com/resources/40-ideas-for-40-days/?utm_source=cfflist&utm_medium=email&utm_content=201601&utm_campaign=cff

• 40 Ways to Get More out of Lent:

https://media.ascensionpress.com/2018/02/21/40-ways-to-get-more-out-of-lent/

If you need a place to start, here is one of my favourite Lenten prayers that I am blessed to share with you:

Dear Lord,

Show me your kindness and your gentleness, you who are meek and humble of heart.

So often I say to myself, ‘The Lord loves me,’ but very often this truth does not enter into the centre of my heart.

Let these weeks become an opportunity for me to let go of all my resistance to your love and instead be an occasion for you to call me closer to you.

Amen.

I wish you all blessings and love on your Lenten journey.

Mrs. Sharilynn Shakeshaft,

Assistant Principal

Thank you Shelby Mistecki for organizing and Kyla Norris, Melanie Boisvert, Amanda Marshall, Kristy Rice, Carrie Knysh, Amy Williamson, Shelby Mistecki, Jamie Draper, Lisa Sweeney and Brian Kucher for making Shrove Tuesday such a success!

For spring break, Strathcona County is offering free programs for children and youth that are fun and support emotional regulation.

Free spring programs for children and youth

Boost your children and teen's ability to self-regulate, cope with stress and work through challenges.

Space is limited! For dates, times and locations, visit: strathcona.ca/FamilyResourceNetwork

Creative Outlet – For youth in grades 4 to 6

Creative Outlet Plug into your creativity! Creativity helps us express ourselves and can be a great way to take care of our mental health. We'll be exploring lots of different art forms, so join with a friend and try something new. Sign up for four fun days during spring break!

• The Creative Outlet program that runs March 27 to 30 from 1 to 4 pm at Community Centre

• The Creative Outlet program that runs March 27 to 30 from 9 am - 12 p.m. at Ardrossan Recreation Centre

Regulation Station – For children in grade 1 to 3

Emotions can be hard to understand. All feelings are okay but not all behaviors are okay. Learn appropriate ways to name and process emotions through art, music, drama, and storytelling. Children learn and practice different ways to help them self-regulate. Join with a friend and learn something new during Spring Break!

• The Regulation station program that runs March 27 to 30 from 1 - 4 p.m. at Ardrossan Recreation Centre

Laura Cormier

St. Luke Mental Health Capacity Builder

Inclusive Learning Teacher Consultant:

Build your child’s counting skills. Count out loud regularly and count items (ie. let’s put five blocks on the tower or counting the ducks floating in the bathtub). Start with 1-5 and slowly increase as your child gets more confident with numbers.

Use number word vocabulary, (a lot ,few, a little, more less, same). Do you want a lot of goldfish or just a few? Who has more goldfish?

One to one correspondence is important too. Have your child give one lego to each stuffed animal, or one cup to each family member.

Occupational Therapist:

When it is just too cold to be outside, make obstacle courses! Move couch cushions and pillows onto the floor and walk or crawl over them. Play ‘Follow the Leader’ and climb in/out of boxes or the laundry basket, crawl over/under/around obstacles. This is a great activity for developing core muscles.

SLP (Speech and Language Pathologist)

• If your child makes a speech sound or grammar mistake, say the sentence back to them correctly and emphasize the sound or word they made a mistake on. Your child does not have to copy you, the focus is on hearing a correct model.

• Speech sound example:

• Child: “Tan you help me?”

• Adult: “Yes, I can help you”

• Grammar example:

• Child: Him really fast

• Adult: You’re right, he is really fast!

Monday, February 27

Tuesday, February 28

• Father Vince visits Kindergarten and Grade 1

Wednesday, March 1

• Swimming Lessons
• EARLY OUT - dismissal at 1:40

Thursday, March 2

• Praise and Worship at 8:20
• Grade 6 DARE

Friday, March 3

• Division Faith Day for Staff - NO SCHOOL

Masses at OLPH will be livestreamed. Please join using this link. https://www.facebook.com/olphsherwoodpark/videos/

Visit OLPH Website for more information about the parish and in regards to sacremental preparation.

Read the lastest bullitin from OLPH or visit www.facebook.com/olphsherwoodpark

St. Francis of Assisi Parish is administered by Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Sherwood Park. Please contact the parish for confession times and more information.

Clergy: Reverend Jim Corrigan, Pastor

Mass Time: Sunday 11:00

Email Address: StFrancisAssisi.Tofield(at)caedm.ca

5523 - 50 Street Tofield, AB T0B 4J0

See map: Google Maps

Principal

Email: Stl@eics.ab.ca
Website: stl.eics.ab.ca
Location: 22139 South Cooking Lake Road, Sherwood Park, AB, Canada
Phone: 780-922-5920
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