Inside this issue:

Learn At Home pictures 2

School Council 3

Retrieval of student

belongings

3

September staffing

changes

4

Graduation plans

Report card distribution

5

End of year information

and startup dates

5

Busing information 5

June 2020 Volume 4, Issue 10

Principal: Mrs. K. Diiorio

Vice-Principal: Mrs. J. Ravazzolo

Administrative Assistant: Mrs. P. Nardangeli

28 Prince St.

St. Catharines ON

L2R 3X7

905.682.6609

Website:

connaught.dsbn.org

Twitter:

@ConnaughtDSBN

T H E C O N N A U G H T

C H R O N I C L E

T H E C O N N A U G H T

C H R O N I C L E

Who would have known in September that we would be ending the

school year in such a unique and unsettling way! Please read this

newsletter for information regarding upcoming plans for retrieving your

children’s belongings, graduation plans and September changes for

staffing. We do hope that you and your family are staying healthy and

happy during this time.

Mrs. Kelly Diiorio

JUNE IS HERE!

YEAR END AWARDS

Despite the fact that students may not be able to sit in an assembly, be

acknowledged in front of their peers and possibly receive awards, we

are planning a process by which students who are winners of

Citizenship, Academic Achievement and Most Improved will be

recognized. Please stay tuned for more information!

COUGAR’S PAW AWARD WINNERS FOR MAY

Students who accomplished great things during their online learning received a special

surprise in the mail this month—they got a button for their hard work and efforts!

Congratulations to the following students: Sarah M., Silas W., Austyn, Sammy, Sully,

Mountaha, Alex, Malakai, Addison S., Mason, Lyrika, Walter, Matty, Noah, Z’Khari, Miya,

Bai Cheng, Alexis, Bridget, Rital, Claire M., Xion, Karlee, Zahara, Brandon, Hamza, Mariam

A., Isaiah B., Habib, Damian, Kai, Elijah, Adina, Emma, Jana, Jeff, Yasmeen, Athena,

Eve, Khloie, Alaa, Natasha, Drake, Maddi, Jeronimo, Shuhan, Dylan, Charlene, Tony,

Ali, Soraiya, Phelan, Almoatsem, Lily, Wyatt, Allister, Bethany, Nathan, Ella, William,

Grayson, Callum, Nolan, Owen S., Dallas C., Delaney, Jackson E., Kaylyn, Elyse,

Lauren X., Tallon, Lylah, Marissa, Maria B., Tawny, Cheylene, Sheree, Emma-lee,

Hannah W., Levi, Colton R., Laura, Isla, Kyla, Yasir, Nabeelah, Declan, Kara M., Maddi

C., Helen Anne, Kevin, Gabe, Shelby, M.J., Dacein, Faythe, Ethan D., Connor M.,

Raimas, Maileea, Madelynn, John, Marcus L, Charlotte, Trystin, Cecil, Gus, Bea, Jackson B., and

Donavin.

Page 2 The Connaught Chronicle

Page 3 Volume 4, Issue 10

What’s Happening in June? SCHOOL COUNCIL NEWS

A school community depends upon the hard work

of volunteers and family members in order for

success to take place. We are so lucky to have

very hard-working School Council members who

helped us out greatly this year. Thank you to our

wonderful School Council members!

Come on out and join us in September!

Final Report Cards! Students will be receiving their

final report cards for the

2019/2020 school year by mail to be sent

out on Wednesday, June 24th.

RETRIEVAL OF STUDENT

BELONGINGS

During the week of June 9-12, families have

been given an opportunity to retrieve their

children’s belongings. An email and a text

went out to families on Friday, May 29 regard-

ing the procedures.

As we must follow the Niagara Public Health

guidelines, families must sign up for a time in

advance and be prepared to adhere to all re-

quirements before being allowed entry to the

school.

If you have not yet signed up to request a time

and date, please do so by filling out this online

survey by Monday, June 1 at 4:00 pm.

https://forms.gle/UcCQZ8AQn3MJigaC6

Page 4 Volume 4, Issue MORE Information for June

and the coming months

School’s Out for Summer

Friday, June 26th, 2020

The staff at Connaught would like to wish all

of our families a wonderful summer break!

School will resume on

Tuesday, September 8th.

The Connaught School office will re-open for

registration on Monday, August 31st

For DSBN information and updates due to

Covid-19 plans please visit www.dsbn.org or

call 905-641-1550

between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm

Have a very safe and happy summer.

Please remember to social distance!

This year, Connaught’s

grade 8 graduation will be

taking place on Monday,

June 22nd in a very unique

first for our school!

We want you to know that

we will make it as

memorable as

possible. Certificates are

being printed, awards are

being planned and a

multimedia memory is

being created. We are

currently planning to

celebrate in a special

way this school year,

since our grade 8s will

be moving on to a new

adventure.

To ensure the health and

safety of our students and

their families, the District

School Board of Niagara

continues to work closely

with Niagara Public

Health. Further details

will be shared once we

receive information from

Public Health.

Grade 8 Grad Plans - Save the Date!

Fond Farewells:

Ms. Kordos: Though she’s only been with

us a short time, Ms. Kordos will be moving

back to her former school, Fitch St. School

in Welland to teach grade 6.

Mr. Breberina has accepted a full time

position teaching English as a Second

Language students for the DSBN.

Mr. Elia is now going to be teaching

more time at his other school, Lockview

School.

Ms. Haynes, Ms. Duckett, Mrs. Rosati,

Ms. Cornelius, Mrs. Kardys and Miss

Strayer have all completed their LTO

contracts at Connaught.

Mrs. Newton will be teaching grade 1/2

at Riverview School in Niagara Falls.

We are so very sad to see such great folks

leaving us. It has truly been a pleasure

having you as members of our great

Connaught team!

Warm Welcomes:

Mrs. Ditto will be joining our staff to

teach grade 1/2 with Mrs. Palmerino.

Ms. Rosito-De Simone will be added to

the staff upstairs as she will be teaching

grade 7/8 alongside Mrs. Atack.

We are delighted to welcome such

awesome teachers to our school.

As more staffing changes take place we

will be sure to notify you in the late June

newsletter if we can. Some positions will

be hired over the course of the summer.

September Teaching Changes

Page 5 Volume 4, Issue 10 BUSING INFORMATION

FOR THE FALL

2020-21 BACK TO SCHOOL STUDENT

TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

Later in August, Niagara Student Transportation Services (NSTS) will post specific back to school

transportation arrangements for each student enrolled, including bus route numbers, stop locations

and times.

Please visit www.nsts.ca and sign-in to the secure parent portal to get your child’s student transpor-

tation information. You will need your child’s Ontario Education Number (OEN) which can be found on

their report card. While signed-in, please subscribe to the delay and cancellation module for direct

and timely emails regarding student transportation that impacts your child’s bus route.

Eligibility information is also available through the portal including walking directions if your child

lives within the walk zone of the school and is not eligible for transportation service.

Changes to home, pick-up or drop-off addresses must be made through your child’s school. During

the summer you may notify NSTS of address changes so we can make sure a bus stop is available for

your child to start the school year, however, NSTS is not authorized to change address information.

With the availability of the secure parent portal, NSTS will not mail student

transportation notices with the exception of Kindergarten students or new

students to the system who do not have an OEN.

Please contact your school or NSTS if you have questions regarding your child’s

transportation arrangements.