Stream Centre
Our grade ones in Ms. Cruz’s class had an opportunity to visit our STREAM Centre of Excellence last Wednesday where they were provided with rich learning opportunities through design thinking, coding, robotics, experiential learning and curriculum integration to solve real world problems.
Remembrance Day Liturgy
On Thursday, November 9th, we gathered as a community of faith to honour and pray for our veterans during our Remembrance Day Liturgy. Thank you Ms. Franzin, Ms. McArthur, Ms. Iannuzzi, Ms. Senior, Ms. Buttiglieri and the Junior students for delivering a very reflective and thoughtful liturgy. Thank you to Ms. Sorrento for leading the choir and sharing her gift of music with us. A special thank you goes to all the parents, guardians and relatives who were able to join us.
Virtue Awards
Congratulations to all the students who received the Compassion Virtue Award for the month of October. They were featured at our liturgy on Thursday.
Thank you for showing others how much you care.
Progress Reports
St. Nicholas will be delivering the progress report cards electronically on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 (after 4:00 PM) via the Parent Portal. Parents are encouraged to sign-on to the Parent Portal in advance to ensure your username and password will allow access. Please note that the Multimedia area of the Parent Portal is not visible until report cards are available electronically.
To access this portal, please visit our school’s website, and click on the parents link in the top banner. From the Parents page, you will find a link to “Connect Parent Portal ConnectEd” on the right hand side. For detailed instructions on registering, using the portal, and to seek support, please visit: https://sites.google.com/ycdsb.ca/ycdsbparentportal
Interviews
Parent-Teacher Interviews will be held on the evening of Thursday, November 16th and the morning of Friday, November 17th in our gym. A reminder that Friday, November 17, 2023 is a PA Day. Please create an account on School-Day and book your time. Booking closes at the end of the day on Tuesday, November 14th.
Transition to High School
Student Services will be presenting a Virtual Parent/Guardian Information Session for Transition to High School for parents/guardians of students in grades 7 and 8 who are currently accessing Special Education supports. It will also be live streamed for those who are not able to attend in person.
Special Education Transition to High School Flyer
Registration deadline: November 29, 2023
Your Support Services Network
Your Support Services Network (YSSN) is offering two monthly chat groups for caregivers of children, tweens and teens who are newly-diagnosed with autism. Starting the Journey is for caregivers of children up to age 8, and Starting the Journey for Tweens and Teens is for caregivers of children and youth ages 8-18.
These chat groups are an opportunity for caregivers to meet others in similar situations, share stories and ask questions. Both groups are facilitated by members of YSSN’s Family Peer Mentor and OAP-Funded Family Service Worker teams. After each session, a follow-up email with resources and information related to the topics discussed. Start the Journey
Parent Engagement
Parent Advocacy with Ed Mahoney This workshop, presented by educational consultant Ed Mahony, is designed to teach parents how to be heard in a respectful and positive manner.
SNS Sports
St. Nicholas hosted the local intermediate boys volleyball tournament on Friday. The team showed great leadership and skill on the court and went on to win it all and bring home the pennant. They will go on to the Area finals in the next few weeks.
The Intermediate girls will be going to St. Patrick on Monday to participate in a tournament. We wish them well. Thank you coaches for your guidance.
Sacred Heart High School Open House
Students in grade 8 and their parents are encouraged to attend the open house at Sacred Heart High School on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.
Book Fair News!
Mrs. Totten’s Scholastic Book Fair was a busy place last week. We want to thank the students and parents who supported the school through the purchase of books and also want to let you know how far your contributions went.
Students purchased $7641.00 worth of books and “extras” at the Book Fair which means that our school earned $3528.00 Scholastic Dollars. These funds will be used to purchase books for the library, as well as manipulatives and other learning resources for the classrooms.
Thank you again for your generous support of our school’s Book Fair.
Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week Nov. 20-24
While we engage in bullying prevention and awareness every week of the school year we have a week dedicated to unity and kindness! Our upcoming Anti-Bullying Week will focus on fostering a school culture that values respect and inclusivity. Students will also be educated on different forms of bullying and the impact on well-being and learning. Stay tuned for more information about our theme days.