La Gazette d'EMBM

Bonjour EMBM Families!

February is here, and we’re officially in the heart of winter (and, let’s be honest, trying to keep our mittens from disappearing 🧤). This month brings a perfect mix of cozy vibes, community spirit, and plenty of exciting happenings at EMBM.

As always, we are so impressed by the resilience and positivity of our students, staff, and families. Whether braving the icy sidewalks, cheering each other on during winter activities, or simply spreading kindness 💛, you’ve made this chilly season feel warm and welcoming.

February is also the month of love—so let’s embrace it! ❤️ Not just the Valentine’s Day kind (though we’re big fans of chocolate 🍫), but the kind of love that shows up in acts of kindness, encouragement, and connection. Around here, we see it every day—in smiles, laughter, and those moments when someone holds the door open just a little longer.

We also can’t let February pass without shouting out all the winter fun to come! 🎉 Carnaval is right around the corner, and this year’s celebrations promise to be full of the joie de vivre EMBM is known for. Stay tuned for updates—it’s going to be snow much fun!

Thank you, as always, for being part of the EMBM family. You make our community the special place it is. Here’s to a February filled with laughter, warmth, and plenty of memorable moments.

Peace,
Megan & Deanna

Feb. 3-7

- Immersion Week and Carnaval

-Little Caesar's Fundraiser begins- details will be coming soon

Wed. Feb. 5 - Kindergarten information evening

Fri. Feb. 7- Gr. 5-7 Ski Table Mountain ⛷️

Mon. Feb 10 - 100th Day

Wed. Feb. 12

- Subway HOT LUNCH! 🌯

- Early dismissal

Fri. Feb. 14 -Valentine's Day- Wear ROSE (Pink) & ROUGE (Red)

Feb. 17-21 - Winter Break-No School ❄️

Feb. 24-27 Telemiracle Hands Fundraiser

Wed. Feb. 26

- Pink Shirt Day/Journée du Chandail Rose 👚

- EMBM School Mass (9:30-St-Joseph Parish)🙏

- Dominos Pizza HOT LUNCH! 🍕

- Family Bingo & Bake-sale (gr. 2 & 5)

Thurs. Feb. 27 - Bake-sale (cont'd) 🧁

The vast majority of school and classroom communication is sent through Edsby. Please be sure to check Edsby regularly or alternately set up notifications so you know when an important message is waiting for you.

The coaches of our after-school sports teams are using groups in Edsby to post important information for parents and players. If you have a child on a sports team, be sure to check the Edsby group for schedules and other messages.

February 3rd-7th is proclaimed French Immersion Week in Saskatchewan and the theme for the week is Discover the cool side of French! Découvrez le côté cool du français! This year’s theme has been selected to encourage students and teachers to demonstrate their enthusiasm for the French language.

Our team from EMBM and JPII have been working hard to create a week full of winter fun, French culture, and school spirit for Carnaval and Immersion Week!

Here’s a sneak peek at the excitement we’ve got planned:
🌨️ Pep Rally & Outdoor Activities – Get ready for some outdoor fun that will have everyone enjoying the winter weather and making memories together!
🎭 Theme Days – Dress up for fun, creative theme days that will add extra excitement to the week.
🍬 La Tire – What’s Carnaval without some sweet, sticky taffy on snow? It’s going to be délicieux!

With all these activities and more, it’s shaping up to be a week to remember. We can’t wait to celebrate together and embrace the joy of the season!

Stay tuned for more details as we get closer to the big week!

Sacrament Preparation Update ✨

Congratulations to our Grade 2 and RCIC students who have accepted the call and enrolled in the sacramental preparation program! Please keep them in your prayers as they continue their journey toward receiving the sacraments of Holy Communion and Confirmation. We are excited to celebrate this important milestone with them and their families once the date is confirmed. Stay tuned for more details!

Basketball Season Off to a Strong Start!

Our basketball teams are off to an incredible start this season, showcasing their skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship. The players have been giving it their all, and we’re excited to see how the rest of the season unfolds!

Intramurals are coming soon!

In addition, intramural sports will be starting soon, providing a great opportunity for more students to get involved, stay active, and have fun.

Thank you for supporting our school’s sports programs—let’s keep the momentum going!

What a Night! 🌟 Family Literacy Night Was a Hit! 📚

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for Family Literacy Night! It was an evening filled with fun, learning, and great memories. From interactive activities to cozy reading corners, it was a joy to see families come together to celebrate the power of books.

Thank you to our amazing staff and volunteers for making it all possible! We can’t wait for the next one! 📖❤️

We will be hosting a French immersion information night for parents who are interested in enrolling their child in Light of Christ’s K-12 French immersion program for the 2025-2026 school year on Wednesday, February 5th @ 6:30 p.m. in our EMBM School library. Please come join us to learn about our French immersion program and the benefits of learning French as an additional language, to get a school tour and to have any questions answered about kindergarten at EMBM.

Children who will be 5 years of age by December 31st, 2025 are eligible for kindergarten for the 20245/2026 school year. If you would like to register your child at EMBM for kindergarten – registration forms can be found online at

https://www.loccsd.ca/elregistration/

Our kindergarten program is full-time - Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Busing is available for kindergarten students residing in an area that is eligible for busing. Further busing information and busing registration is available in the month of June.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the school. Thank you.

Please help us spread the word around the community☺!

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, February 26th, as we unite against bullying on Canadian Pink Shirt Day 2025. Get ready to see EMBM School painted in pink, making a bold statement of kindness and respect. Let's celebrate our caring and supportive community with a day filled with unity and positivity. Wear your pink shirts proudly as we stand together against bullying.

What's Next! 🎉

Our January Family Bingo Night was a hit, and we can’t wait to do it again! A big thank you to our Grade 3 and 4 parents for their delicious Bake Sale treats and to our Local Co-Op for the fantastic prizes. 🙌

Next up: Family Bingo Night on February 26th, hosted by the School Community Council (SCC) with Grade 2 and 5 students. Expect fun games, amazing prizes, and of course, more baked goods! 🍪

Funds raised will support SCC initiatives and year-end classroom excursions. Your participation makes a difference—thank you for being part of it! 🌟

A heartfelt thank you for your ongoing support in making EMBM a vibrant community! Your involvement is the key to our success. We're excited to extend an invitation for you to join the fun in upcoming events. Your contributions, big or small, truly make a difference and enhance the experience for everyone. Keep an eye out for our future volunteer invitations as we'll be sharing opportunities that align with your interests and availability. We understand everyone has unique schedules, so whenever you're ready, we'd love to have you on board!

It is important that students get fresh air every day. Students will be going outside for regular recess as often as possible. Please note the following temperature thresholds (taken from LOCCS policy) for recess:

1. Indoor recess may be declared when the temperature is between -25C and -27C (with windchill).

2. Indoor recess will be declared when the temperature is -28C or colder (with or without windchill).

Please ensure that your child has appropriate winter apparel for outdoor recesses, and please remember to label your child’s belongings.

Decisions regarding Light of Christ Schools in-town bus cancellation will be made the day before the anticipated cancellation based on the weather forecast. Buses will be canceled for the following day if the forecast is for -45C or colder. Bus cancellation notice will be communicated by text, FaceBook and Edsby.

For Living Sky School Division buses, decisions for cancellations will be made the evening before whenever possible, but no later than 6:30 a.m. for rural routes and 7:00 a.m. for urban routes the day of. Please check Living Sky’s FaceBook page for bus cancellation notice.