September 16-20
Mindful Monday, September 16
Bring Toonies For Terry
Healthy Hunger - Pizza
Together Tuesday, September 17
Bring Toonies For Terry
Kindergarten Bus Safety Presentation 10:45 a.m. & 12:40 p.m.
Wellness Wednesday, September 18
Bring Toonies For Terry
Healthy Hunger - Subway
Fire Drill @1:30 p.m.
Thoughtful Thursday, September 19
Opening Mass & Grade 4 Bible Presentation @9:45am - St. Albert Parish (all are welcome)
- Terry Fox Run 2:15 p.m.
- School Council Meeting @6:30 p.m.
Fun Friday, September 20
PD/Staff Meeting Day - No School
UPCOMING EVENTS
September 23 - (PM) Terry Fox Run Rainout Day (if needed)
- Fire drill @11:30 a.m.
September 26 - Picture Day
September 27 - Orange Shirt Day
- No Kindergarten Classes Today
- Districts X-Country Run AM (Gr. 4-6 - for those students who qualify)
September 30 - Recognition of National Indigenous Peoples Day - No Classes
October 5 - World Teacher's Day!
October 11 - PD/Staff Meeting Day - No Classes
October 14 - Thanksgiving Monday - No Classes
October 16 - Thanksgiving Liturgy @1:30 p.m.
October 17 - School Council Meeting @6:30 p.m.
October 18 - No Kindergarten Classes Today
TERRY FOX WALK/RUN
The Annual Terry Fox will take place on Thursday, September 19th in the afternoon (our rain out date will be September 23rd). Students are invited to bring “Toonies for Terry” (or any amount) to donate for cancer research. Please join us in supporting this worthy cause!
We are in need of a few more volunteers to help supervise! If you are available to help us on this day, please email Mrs. Giacobbo @ lgiacobbo@gsacrd.ab.ca
SCHOOL HOURS/REPORTING an ABSENCE
Administration will be outside to greet students at the buses and in the parking lot as they arrive. Please note, our school bell rings to start the day at 8:55 and school is dismissed at 3:30. We ask that parents support their children in arriving at school on time and ensure they are picked up/bussed home at the end of the school day.
Parents are asked to notify the school using your Parent Portal on Powerschool linked here (under School Messenger) when a child will be absent.
Keeping In Touch
We value the importance of communication. You can expect to receive weekly “Week at a Glance” emails from the administration on Friday afternoons. As well, your child’s classroom teacher will provide you with regular updates and communication.
As a school we are committed to the health and wellbeing of our students, staff and families. Please know that your questions and feedback are always important to us and our staff are committed to responding to your emails during the work week (Monday-Friday) within a 24 hour period. We do want to ensure that your communication is not missed during the school day while our teachers are engaged with your children. We invite you to call the office if your child has an appointment, change in pick up, or any immediate concerns that may require assistance before the end of the school day. We will ensure that your child’s teacher receives the necessary information.
SCHOOL COUNCIL
We are so excited to invite parents/guardians to join our School Council at Bertha Kennedy Catholic Community School! All parents/guardians are welcome to join this dynamic team who will be involved in organizing events, activities and fundraising ideas for our amazing school community! Our School Council is looking for new members to come and join our fun-filled group of people! Our first meeting will be on Thursday, September 19 @ 6:30 pm.
School Fees
School Picture Day!
School Picture Day is THURSDAY, September 26th.
After Picture Day, we will receive proofs and you will be able to order pictures on mylifetouch.ca using your Portrait ID and Access Code.
School Picture Retake Day is THURSDAY, October 24th.
Sacramental Preparation
First Reconciliation (Confession) & First Eucharist (First Holy Communion)
Our registration nights and first session are coming up: October 23 or 24 from 6:30-8:00 pm in the church hall.
You may select either of these nights.
Please bring the following:
Your child (in grade 2 or above)
A copy of your child’s baptism certificate (if outside St. Albert Parish)
$55 registration fee (payable by cash, cheque to “St. Albert Parish” or e-transfer to stalbert.stalbert@caedm.ca clearly labeled Sacrament Prep with your child’s name)
For more information please visit St. Albert Parish's website: https://www.stalbertparish.com/sacraments/sacramental-preparation
SACRAMENT of Confirmation (Grade 6 or above)
Mark your calendars! Our registration nights and first session will be: October 2 or 3 from 6:30-8:00pm in the
church basement. You may select either of the two nights.
Please bring the following:
Your child (in grade 6 or above)
A copy of your child’s baptism certificate (if outside St. Albert Parish)
$40 registration fee (payable by cash, cheque to “St. Albert Parish” or e-transfer to
stalbert.stalbert@caedm.ca clearly labeled Sacrament Prep with your child’s name) More information will be provided at the registration night. Please see the other side of this letter for important dates.
