Holy Spirit Academy

We are almost there! It is very important to keep an eye on the dates in this newsletter and all communication from teachers. We will have our Year-End Mass on June 6th at 1:30 pm, our K-5 Year-End Awards ceremony on Tuesday, June 18th at 2:00 PM in the HSA gym, and a Grade 6 Moving-Up Ceremony and Awards ceremony on Friday, June 21st at 9:45 AM in the HSA gym. Parents of children receiving an award will be contacted by the school. Similar to last year, we ask that each family do their best to have no more than 2 guests for our award events; we are very understanding if given childcare requirements this is not possible and we will do our very best to accommodate for you.

We are busy making plans for next year, teachers, in collaboration with school administration and learning support, are creating class lists for next year. As you can appreciate, much thought, care, and discernment go into making class lists. We look at behaviors, academics, friendships, ISP's, SSP's, teaching styles, needs of children, and more when creating them. We make efforts to accommodate requests, when possible, but moving students around can create less than optimal learning conditions for students and teachers, and changing rooms is not always possible.

With that, If your child[ren] will not be returning to Holy Spirit Academy next year we would ask that you please let the administration team or the office staff know as soon as you can. This helps us when making class lists, helps us to ensure appropriate class sizes, and has many other staffing implications. Thanks in advance for your cooperation.

Take care and God bless.

From June 24-26, students will be invited to select a book from teacher donated books to take home and keep; we want to do all that we can to support ongoing literacy development!

Studying effectively takes motivation, organization, time, and practice:

- Set up a schedule

- Study every day - don't cram!

- Avoid procrastinating

- Study in a calm environment

- Compete with yourself - set goals!

- Stay positive and reward yourself

- Get help with study skills; use flash cards, create quizzes, draw concept webs, review notes, etc.

In collaboration with Forester's Financial and School Council, we are engaging in a good works project to provide summer snacks and food to families in need. We have many students who access food and snacks throughout the day at school. If you or someone you know may be in need of additional nutrition for children over the summer months, please use the form below to submit so that we can hopefully provide food and some financial relief to those in need. We are so thankful for the grant through Forester's Financial for this opportunity, and the continued support from School Council. The information shared is kept secure and only shared on a need-to-know basis. Please click HERE to fill out the form.

On June 21, for National Indigenous Peoples Day, we recognize and celebrate the history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis across Canada. HSA will have lessons for students throughout the week and other activities to celebrate Indigenous culture!

Join us in the library from 10:30-11:30 am on June 14th for our Volunteer Appreciation Tea! We would love to see you there as we thank you for all your contributions to our school community! Please RSVP by June 10 by calling the school or emailing jwebb@redeemer.ab.ca if you plan to attend.

Stop by behind the school with your kids between 3:45-4:45 pm on Monday, June 10th to get a close-up look and hands-on experience of our Loose Parts program! For more information, contact Mrs. Paula Hamilton at phamilton@redeemer.ab.ca

Chair - Ryan Payne

Secretary - Luschka Dearle

Treasurer - Wynter Brown

Hot Lunch Coordinator - Lindsay Sager

Directors - Cornelie Nelson, Samantha Payne, Jennifer Duckering, Christiane Kowch, Cassandra Murray, Chelsea McEwan, Melanie Vincente, Amanda Nelson, Shawna Koppel, Mavel Predas, and Wendy Weichel

Grade 6 Reps - Lindsay Sager, Wynter Brown, Cornelie Nelson, and Cassandra Murray

School Reps - Peter Schreiber, Paula Hamilton

Trustee - Mark MacDonald

Our School Council is a dynamic group of stakeholders who are committed to enhancing the culture of our school, and to providing rich opportunities for the students. The HSA School Council & HSA Fundraising Society AGM is June 10 @ 6:30 PM.

We are looking for volunteers for the upcoming school year! Without the help of volunteers, we will be limited in the number of hot lunch days that can be provided.

June 4: Grade 1 Field Trip

June 5: Grade 3 Field Trip

June 5: Run Club Meet

June 6: Gr. 6 Reading Final

June 6: Dental Presentation Kindergarten

June 6: Year-end Mass

June 7: Scooter/Skateboard Day

June 7: Div. II Dance

June 10: Gr. 6 Math Final (A)

June 10: Loose Parts Open House (pm)

June 10: School Council & Fundraising Society AGM

June 11: Grade 2 Field Trip

June 11: Gr. 5 Religion Final

June 13: Div. II Track & Fun

June 13: Kindergarten George Lane

June 14: Gr. 6 Math Final (B)

June 14: Volunteer Appreciation Tea

June 18: K-5 Year-end Awards

June 19: Social Studies P.A.T.

June 20: Gr. 6 Science Final

June 20: Div. I Track & Fun

June 20: Gr. 5 Field Trip

June 21: Gr. 6 Moving Up Ceremony

June 21: National Indigenous Peoples Day

June 24-25: Gr. 6 Camp

June 27: Report Cards

June 27: Last Day

Powerschool (Parent Portal):

• Student homeroom placement, report cards, view attendance, book Parent Teacher Interviews.
• School Engage - Student update forms and other forms such as IPP, bus change, bus requests.

School Cash Online:

• Permission forms and fee payments for field trips, extracurricular sports/clubs, etc.
• Please note that ALL permission forms must be completed on School Cash online before your child can participate. We cannot take verbal or written permission.

Need help with these? Please contact the office:

• hsaofficeadmin@redeemer.ab.ca or call the school to speak with Mrs. Webb or Mrs. Woolridge at 403-652-2889.

• Report an Absence
• Hot Lunches
• Division Calendar
• Donate

Holy Spirit Academy is located in High River, a fast growing community of about 14,000, nestled at the edge of the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, 20 minutes south of Calgary. We are a Kindergarten to Grade Six elementary school. Holy Spirit offers a Catholic Christian education to approximately 500 students in a warm and caring environment.

Email: cwoolridge@redeemer.ab.ca
Website: www.holyspiritacademy.ca
Location: 4 21 Street Southeast, High River, AB, T1V 2A1
Phone: 403-652-2889
Facebook: www.facebook.com/holyspirit.ctr