ST. ANNE SCHOOL

102 Ravine Court Saskatoon, SK. S7K 4H6

306-659-7260 @StAnneInquiry Website: www.gscs.ca

Newsletter #2 September 24, 2019

Principal: Mr. D. Johnson Office Coordinator: Mrs. I. Dormuth Vice-Principal: Mrs. C. Engel Trustee Liaisons: W. Stus/J. Carriere/S. Zakreski-Werbicki

DATES TO REMEMBER

September Sept. 26 Firedrill Sept. 26 Hotdog lunch Sept. 26 Terry Fox Walk 2:30 pm Sept. 27 Staff Retreat – No school for students Sept. 30 Gr. 6 Immunizations October Oct. 2 Cross Country Meet 4pm Oct. 3 Picture Day Oct. 8 CSCC Meeting 7:00 pm Oct. 10 Thanksgiving Liturgy 9:30 am Oct. 11 Professional Learning Day – No school for students Oct. 14 Thanksgiving – No school Oct. 18 Movie Night 6:00 pm

St. Anne School Vision Statement † St. Anne School is a faith-filled, collaborative, Catholic community focused on curious, capable, social, creative, and holistic life-long learners.

† Learning involves inquiry-based real life experiences in which students, families, community, and staff work together to share in the excitement of learning.

† Our school culture is flexible and involves diverse learning experiences in which all take risks in a welcoming, positive, respectful, engaging, and joyful environment in order to meet curriculum outcomes.

Gospel Value for September

RESPECT

I am respectful. I treat others and myself as we deserve to be treated. I show courtesy to everyone. I learn from the wisdom of my elders.

Principal’s Message

Thank you for joining us at our CSCC BBQ and potluck last week. We hope you had a chance to visit with teachers in the classroom. Thank you to the CSCC members for helping with the BBQ. Our next CSCC meeting is October 8th at 7pm.

The students have received all their school supplies for this year. Please pay the material fees to the office asap. Kindergarten is $40, Grades 1-4 is $65 and Grades 5-8 is $75.

Cross Country has started at noon hour with students practicing for their city-wide meet on October 2nd.

As we begin the school year safety is always a top priority when dropping off and picking up children. We ask for the following cooperation in the school zone. Parking enforcement from the city and the Saskatoon Police will be issuing tickets for violations.

1. Please park in designated areas only. The area is well signed so please read the

signs before parking. The school zone has two designated disability zones and a school bus zone. One of the zones across the street from the school is a school bus loading zone. The circle at the end of Ravine court or roundabout is a no parking zone. The school parking lot is paid parking by employees.

2. Please do not stop on the street to load students as the street is very narrow and creates a dangerous situation.

3. The traffic safety act prohibits U-Turns in a school zone. 4. Please reduce your speed. 5. Please use Churchill Drive or the soccer center for picking up children to reduce

congestion in front of the school. As we start our school year we ask that students arrive after 8:30am in the morning unless they are attending our before and after school program. If you would like to register your child for the program please call the school. The program runs from 7:30-8:30am and 3:30-5:30pm each day. SCHOOL LUNCHES Our school lunches for this school year have been setup on Healthyhunger.ca. Our first scheduled lunch is Oct. 31. Please follow the steps below to order your children’s lunches. If you created an account last year, you do not need to create a new account, just login with the same information as last year. Thank you for supporting this great fundraiser!

HOTDOG LUNCH on THURSDAY, SEPT. 26 On Thursday, the Gr. 8 class is having a fundraiser hotdog lunch. Jumbo hotdogs will sell for $3.00 each, juice or chocolate milk for $1.00, and cookie for $1.00. There are no order forms to fill out, just send money with your child on Thursday. Save the Date! Grade 6 Beginner Band Workshop A FREE Beginner Band Workshop for all GSCS Grade 6 Band students will be held at Bishop James Mahoney High School, 231 Primrose Drive, on Saturday, September 28th, 2019. Students from schools on the west side of the river are invited to attend in the morning, and students on the east side of the river are invited to attend in the afternoon. Questions may be directed to your school band teacher, and more detailed information will be provided to you by your band teacher early in the fall. Stay tuned! BOSTON PIZZA FUNDRAISER All Boston Pizza Franchises in the city will donate a portion of your restaurant receipt after dining to St. Anne CSCC. Please drop off your restaurant receipts (not your MasterCard or Visa receipts) at the front office and St. Anne School will receive up to 20% of your dining experience. Family and friends are welcome to support the school with their receipts. This will be an ongoing fundraiser this year and next year. Supervision Reminders We have noticed a growing number of students who are playing on the playground before and after school and coming to school prior to 8:30am. Please know that students should not be coming into the school prior to 8:30am as there is no supervision before that time. Supervision is provided from 8:40-8:55am. If your child needs care before or after school, we do have a Before and After School Program that is offered and available. Thanks for your cooperation. Nut Aware Please remember we strive to have an environment free of nuts for the safety of our students. Please do not send snacks or lunch with peanut or nut contents.

Before & After School Program Registration forms are available for the 2019-2020 school year. Forms can be picked up at the program or from the school secretary. Please use one form per family. Any questions or concerns please call Medie Mendoza at 954-4817.

Inquiry Corner #2

What does an inquiry-based classroom look like? In an inquiry classroom, most decisions that a teacher makes from choosing wall displays and arranging students’ tables to arranging a place for class discussions, is based on the principles of inquiry. Teachers strive to balance what is practical with creating an environment where students’ ideas and thinking are at the centre. At the start of the school year the walls can be quite bare. Teachers in partnership with their students fill the blank canvas with students’ questions, ideas and expressions of understanding. Throughout the year representations of student learning- as expressed through art, writing, and 3-d items are displayed. Often a space is devoted to student questions. (Natural Curiosity: A Resource for Teachers)

COMMUNITY NEWS ST. ANNE’S PARISH

Are you curious about becoming Catholic? Do you want to find out more about sacraments and faith formation opportunities for families? Are you wondering how to experience more peace, hope and joy in your life? Please contact Trina at St. Anne's Parish at (306) 931-4700 to find out about our RCIC process.

Kids 4 Christ will begin again on October 6th from 1:30-2:45. Children ages 3 - grade 3 are invited to join us at St. Anne's Parish for faith, fun and friendship! Please contact Trina at 306-931-4700 or email t.ward@saintannes.ca for more details.

You want it? You've got it! St. Anne's Parish is launching a fab-U-lous new program for students in grades 4 and 5... and we need "U" to come and see what the Lord has in store for us. What does JUMP stand for? There's only one way to find out... we begin on October 21st! More details will follow. Please contact Trina Ward at 306-931-4700 or email t.ward@saintannes.ca.

Support St. Anne School - Saskatoon, SK

This year we are proudly supporting The Terry Fox Foundation in its ongoing work to fund innovative and progressive cancer research programs. Please support our school by joining us or making a donation. Your kindness will impact the lives of so many people living with cancer.