DCJA Newsletter
June, 2024
😎 Countdown to Summer FUN at DCJA! 😎
June was a fun filled month at DCJA! The Countdown to Summer began on June 3 and continued into the last week of school! Check out some of the cool things we have been up to!
🧇 Kids Eat Smart Breakfast Program 🧇
Thank you to the donors of our Breakfast Program for their generous donations throughout the year. Your financial support is vital to the success of our program.
This month two businesses, Grieg Seafoods as well as the NL Housing & Homelessness Network, made financial contributions to our program and we are very grateful to them!
Likewise, the Breakfast Program would not be able to run without the steadfast dedication of the Volunteers. On Friday, June 7, Breakfast Program volunteers were invited into school for a special Thank-You Luncheon. It was a great event celebrating the wonderful work that these people do!
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer for this program please reach out to the school in early September.
Special Note from Public Health!
With the end of the school year and summer approaching, Public Health would like to advise that pertussis (whooping cough) continues to circulate in our communities. As summer vacation brings people together for summer camps, activities and gatherings, it is important to be on the lookout for symptoms and follow Public Health recommendations to protect yourself and those around you.
Please refer to this attachment from Public Health.
📣 A Special Shout-Out! 📣
A special shout-out goes out to the Town of Burin for their continued support of the DCJA School Community. Throughout the month of June they partnered with us to host our FUN DAYS at Central Park, offering the use of their facilities and BBQ's on both days.
They also partnered with us to help upgrade the road leading to Freedom Park & the Field. This work has been instrumental in helping to beautify our school grounds.
On behalf of the DCJA School Community we would like thank the Town of Burin for being such dedicated partners in education. We truly appreciate all that you do!
🏃 ParticipACTION! 🏃
Throughout the month of June, Ms. Walsh, our Physical Education Teacher, has been tracking the activities that our students have been participating in to support the ParticipACTION Community Challenge that the Town of Burin is competing in. This is a nationwide event that encourages communities to get active!
This year, the Town of Burin could win $100,000 through this Community Challenge. This prize money could be a game-changer, allowing the town to improve recreational facilities, promote active living programs, or fund other community initiatives that directly benefit our students and residents.
As school comes to a close, families are invited to continue tracking their child's activities in an effort to continue to support this worthwhile event. Details can be found here!
Notes Regarding the Final Days!
DCJA Family Day!
We are excited to invite our families to join us for a "Walk Down Memory Lane," (around Salt Pond Trail) to view pictures of the amazing year your child has had on Wednesday, June 19, beginning at 10:45 AM.
Families planning to attend are asked to please exercise caution on the parking lot, as parking will be limited. Some families might have to park on the main highway and walk up to the school. Furthermore, families are asked to wait by the side of the school for their child and join them once they exit the school.
Families are asked not to take photos during this event as not all of our students have Social Media Consent forms signed. This includes taking photos of the photos displayed throughout the walk.
Following the walk, students and their families will be treated to a hot dog and drink in the playground/field area. Seating will not be available therefore families are invited to bring along a blanket or a towel if they wish to sit on the ground with their child. Finally, sunblock is suggested as sunny skies are forecasted!
Early Dismissal on Thursday, June 20!
Students will be dismissed for SUMMER BREAK on Thursday, June 20 at 12:30 PM. Students will not be eating lunch at school but are invited to pack some extra snacks for recess if they wish.