MONSIGNOR HALLER CATHOLIC

SCHOOL January 2017

Junior Kindergarten-Kindergarten Registration for children born in 2013 or 2012 and not currently attending Junior Kindergarten.

Wednesday, February 15th evening - Friday, February 17th day

Contact the school for a registration package and an appointment to register.

(519-579-1230)

Principal’s Message

Welcome back to all students, staff and community members! We trust you had a

happy and peaceful Christmas season. We look forward to seeing all of our

student’s faces this new year and reflect together the blessing of the birth of Christ

means in our own lives and for Catholic Education. As we journey through the cold

winter months ahead, think of how Jesus came into this world and continue to do

the blessed work of “Building Bethlehem Everywhere.”

The New Year quite often brings with it promises of hope, expectations for exciting adventures and

self-resolutions. We encourage all parents to keep in close contact with teachers regarding your

child’s social and academic progress as we near the end of term 1. It is our endeavour to promote an

open line of communication between home and school. By working together we will continue to

effectively develop the spiritual and academic lives of our children. Families are encouraged to sign

up for Twitter (@MonsignorHaller) and Newswire Alerts (http://haller.wcdsb.ca/) which will also update

you with school events and news for you to ask your children about. This is also how we send out our

school newsletters, as we are going paperless!

Winter has arrived, and with that comes the cold temperatures once again. Please note the following

Board protocols for weather:

If temperatures are between -15 to -19 degrees with the wind chill: students have a shortened

lunch recess (20 minutes)

If temperatures reach -19+ degrees with the wind chill: students stay indoors

If temperatures reach -35 degrees with the wind chill: families may keep their children home if they

wish; however, schools will be open.

As always, please ensure your child dresses for the weather, wearing layers to protect hands, feet and

faces. See the additional information in this newsletter.

We would like to wish everyone a wonderful and prosperous new year. We hope that this year brings

peace, happiness, health and many good memories with family and friends!

God Bless,

Tanya Hunter

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ANGEL TREE 2016 THANK YOU

Family Movie Night

Our 2nd family movie night was another

huge success. It was great to see so many

students and even their younger sibilings

enjoying a movie together with

our school family.

Christmas Week recap The students of Monsignor Haller had a great week

of activities leading up to Christmas Break.

Children enjoyed performing at our Christmas

concert, we did Christmas crafts, enjoyed movies

in our PJs and had a school wide Christmas bingo.

We would like to thank all parents, grandparents

and friends who came to support our efforts.

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! to all who selected

angels this year. An amazing 77 children had a brighter

Christmas because of your generosity.

COMING SOON!

Complete School Forms through School Cash Online

The Waterloo Catholic District School Board is implementing an addition to this service beginning later in the school year.

School Forms will be available to complete online

Class Events and Activities will be communicated to your e-mail

The Waterloo Catholic District School Board is asking all families with access to the internet to register before March Break.

A flyer will be sent home next week with registration instructions. Even if you do not wish to pay for items online, please

register to receive the information and complete school paperwork.

As an additional incentive to register, we will draw for Kitchener Ranger Tickets for the February 3rd

game. All students registered by Thursday, January 26th will have a chance to win!!!

Stay informed and register today @ https://wcdsb.schoolcashonline.com

We currently have 40% of students signed-up. THANK YOU! If we are able to increase our percentage to 75% we may

even qualify for a school wide pizza party!!!

Congratulations to Noah Y. who won a lunch bag and free pizza for the month of January for registering with School Cash

Online!

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Healthy, Active Living Fit Bit

Health Canada recommends that children be active for at least 90 minutes per day. This includes 30 minutes of vigorous activity and 60 minutes of moderate activity. However, winter is often a time when people tend to stay inside to avoid the cold. Winter is a beautiful time to be outdoors, as long as everyone is dressed properly and stays active. Take advantage of a new snowfall go for a family

walk in the woods

Go for a family skate or play hockey on an outdoor neighbourhood rink

Toboggan with a group of friends

Build a snowman or fort with packing snow

Whatever the activity, remember to “Wear the Gear” and be safe.

WINTER WEATHER NOTICES

Children should be dressed accordingly for the outdoor

weather.

When severe weather conditions exist, it is important to listen to the local radio stations for accurate and up to date information. Broadcasts will be given out between 6:00 and 8:30 a.m. Parents should monitor the WCDSB website, social media feed, and radio stations for information on cancellations.

If buses are cancelled in the morning they will not run at all that day. Parents who drive their children to school must return to pick-up by 3:20 p.m.

Field Trips will be cancelled when buses and taxis are cancelled due to adverse weather conditions.

Extended Day programs will not run when the school is closed.

Click this link for the complete school board policy https://www.wcdsb.ca/AP_Memos/PDF/APH008.pdf

School Parking

and Safety Procedures Please check signs indicating bus, taxi, and parent drop off areas. Please DO NOT park in these areas. The Staff Parking Lot is NOT for parent use to drop off or pick-up their children. With staff, visitors and

delivery vehicles using this lot it is not safe for children to walk through this area. Please observe and obey the sign posted at our driveway. Children CAN be dropped off or picked up in the designated areas around the school. Thank you for walking and using side streets.

1 Gr. 3/4 class trip to U of W

2 Grad Photos - SK, Grade 8 and siblings

9 First Reconciliation - Blessed Sacrament

Church 6:30 pm

14 Valentine’s Day

15 JK Registration - evening appointments

16 Term 1 Report Cards go home

17 JK Registration - daytime appointments

20 Family Day Holiday — No school

24 Grade 5/6 & 6/7 classes to Shades Mills

Look ahead to February

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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Return to

School

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Eucharistic

Adoration Liturgy

10:15

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Me to We

Presentation

12:45 pm

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Water

Presentation for

Grades 4-6 pm

26 Penance

at school

Grades 3-8

Hydro Visit to

Grade 5/6 class

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PD Day

No School for

Students

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January 2017