St. Patrick Catholic School

" GO LIGHT OUR WORLD" #GLOWEICS April 5th, 2024

UPCOMING EVENTS

April

Monday 8th- CWL visit
Tuesday 9th- Antyssey Theatre Performance- grade 3 and grade 4
Wednesday 10th- Fr. Kris visit to Grade 4
Thursday 11th- St.Patrick School GLOW Family Literacy Night- 6-7pm!!
Monday 15th- No school for students- PD Day
Tuesday 16th- Spring photos
Wednesday 17th- Spring photos
Thursday 18th- School Council Meeting- 7pm
Friday 19th- Camrose Children's Choir Presentation

GLOW MOMENTS FROM THIS WEEK!

Beautiful Easter Liturgy of the Word Led by 2K and 3B

Solar Eclipse

Elk Island Catholic Schools is preparing for a partial solar eclipse that will occur during the lunch hour on Monday, April 8. It will occur between approximately from 11:40 AM and 1:40 PM, depending on individual schools.

While it is never safe to look directly at the sun without proper eye protection, there is an increased likelihood of people looking at the sun in an attempt to view the partial solar eclipse. As a result, we are adjusting schedules to prioritize the health and safety of our students and staff.

Lunch, Recess, and Outdoor Activities
Students will be kept indoors for the duration of the partial solar eclipse, including recess. Families of students who go home for lunch are encouraged to have their child bring a lunch and remain at school on Monday.

School Field Trips
Previously scheduled school and academy field trips will proceed as scheduled, except for activities where students will be outdoors for extended periods of time during the partial solar eclipse. Students will be reminded about the dangers of looking directly at the sun without proper protection.

HOW TO DRESS FOR THE WEATHER

SCHOOL BEHAVIOUR MATRIX

This year at St.Pat's we have implemented a School Behaviour Matrix. This matrix was created by students and staff at the end of last school year on how to use our school spaces appropriately and continue to make our school an AMAZING place to learn and grow!

SCHOOL OFFICE REMINDERS

SCHOOL OFFICE HOURS

The office hours are: 8:00 - 3:30 during scheduled school days.

If calling during lunch time (12:00 - 12:30) please leave a message and Ms. Miller will return your call as soon as she can.

Remember to phone and book an appointment if you need to come into the school @ 780-672-2177. To report an absense call the school office or email stps@eics.ab.ca

PARENT VOLUNTEERS

Parents wanting to volunteer at the school or for field trips need to have a Criminal Record Check, Child Intervention Check and sign a Volunteer Confidentiality Undertaking form.

Request forms for these can be picked up at the school office. If you are unsure if you have these documents already completed you can call the office and we can check. These checks can take a while to process so if you are wanting to volunteer please get these done ASAP.

END OF DAY PHONE MESSAGES TO STUDENTS

If you have a message to pass onto your child for end of day arrangements please call the school office no later than 3:10 pm. It is very difficult to track down a child once they have left the classroom at the end of the school day.

PARENT/VISITORS - SCHOOL ACCESS

All visitors to the school must sign in at the office.