St. Joseph’s Catholic School

Newsletter

March 1 Ash Wednesday Mass, 8:45

March 2 Primary Winter Carnival

March 3 Ski Day

Primary Winter Carnival

Kindergarten Skating

March 7 School Council, 6:30

March 9 OPP Presentation Grade 8

DARE Graduation, Grade 6

Sport Jersey/Hat Day (Share

Lent Change Donation).

March 10-17 March Break

March 20-23 Dental Screening 2, 4, 6, 8

March 24 Kindergarten Skating

March 30 Silent Day

Volume 7 March, 2017

Upcoming Dates

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Lenten Prayer

Share Lent

Once again, we will be supporting local

and global causes through alms giving during

Lent.

The Free the Children students are

leading a Food Drive initiative as part of our

annual Share Lent Campaign. Please send in

non-perishable food items with your children

in support of this cause.

The group will be organizing a few

Spirit Days, a “Silent Day” and a “Minute to

Win It” extravaganza. We will be doing a num-

ber of change collections in conjunction with

these Spirit Activities and students will gain

entry as spectators and/or participants by do-

nating to the cause.

Almighty and Everlasting God, You have given the human race

Jesus Christ our Savior as a model of humility.

He fulfilled Your Will by becoming Man

And giving His life on the Cross.

Help us to bear witness to You

By following His example

And make us worthy to share in His Resurrec-

tion.

We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ,

Your Son.

Amen

Food For Learning Social Thinking

Knight of Columbus Free Throw

Many SJA students participated in the Knights of Columbus Free Throw. Pictured below, please find the students

who place from 1st to 3rd in the competition:

Front row: Jordan Winch, Claire Jones

Middle Row: Ben Lecuyer, Ben Costen, Rowan Malheiro, Drew Reid, Kylie Affleck, Amber Reid, Makayla Epp

Back Row: Emmett Dwyer, Rylan McManus, Sam Costen, Anna Hirst, Jorja Lalonde, Leah Hirst, Ryan Lalonde

Missing from photo: Logan Cave

We are continuing with our healthy

snack program here at St. Joseph’s School.

Many students participate on a regular basis.

On any given day, we are providing snacks for

up to 80 students.

Thanks to the staff and students who

make this possible; purchasing food items, or-

ganizing the snacks and preparing them for de-

livery to the classes and making sure the food

bowls are returned.

We are also grateful for our sponsors,

such as the Arnprior Metro.

Please note that the grant money that we

receive can only be used to purchase food. At

this time, we could use donations of plastic

spoons and small baggies.

Throughout March our focus

will be on increasing students

abilities to understand prob-

lem solving in familiar social

situations, the size of the

problem and coming up with

solutions for those problems.

What is a problem?

A problem is a situation that requires a solu-

tion.

Grade 8 Girls Basketball Champs!

Grade 7 Girls Basketball Champs!

Our Grade 8 girls’

basketball team travelled to

St. Joseph’s High School to

compete in the Renfrew

County East Champion-

ship. They went undefeated,

emerging as Champions.

The team will trav-

el to Pembroke to partici-

pate in the Renfrew County

grade 8 Championship.

Great work team!

Front Row: Jadyn S., Libby

H.

Back row: Cassandra K.,

Madison D., Kate D., Pay-

ton M., Meg R., Emma G.,

Teagan S., Courtney M.,

Mr. Hisko and Brooke B.

Our Grade 7 Girls’ Basketball team travelled to Opeongo High School to participate in

the Renfrew County East tournament. They had a wonderful day, emerging as the winning

team. Congratulations team.

Pictured Front row: Melanie L., Grace K., Abby P., Leah H., Keandra O., Mr. Smith,

Back row: Maria C., Payton K., Payton M., Alexis R., Emma M.

Blossom Arts

Paint a Masterpiece: Matisse

Ages 6 – 13

April 11th – May 30th, 2017

Where: St. Joseph’s School

When: Tuesdays, 2:40 - 4:10

Cost: $125 (supplies included)

Come learn about the artist Matisse and create colourful art-

work inspired by his unique style! During this eight-week

course students will have fun exploring a variety of media

including acrylic on canvas, collage, drawing, and more.

For more information and to register visit:

www.blossomartstudio.ca

or call: 613.559.0394

Quick Notes

On March 20th, 21st, 22nd and 23rd, rep-

resentatives from the Renfrew Health Unit

will be here to conduct annual dental

screening for junior kindergarten and

grade 2, 4, 6 and 8.

Thanks, as well, to all parent volunteer

drivers who helped get out teams to tour-

naments.

Thanks to all Kindergarten parents who

volunteered at skating. We could not have

done it without you!

Grade 8 Boys’ Basketball team also Coun-

ty East Champs! Picture and details to fol-

low.

Pancake Supper

On February 28th, School Council hosted our annual Pancake Supper. Thanks to the classes who dis-

played their amazing work in Mathematics. Thanks to all of our hard working School Council members for their

work behind the scenes (especially Mrs. K). Thanks to all parents who signed up to take shifts serving, making

pancakes, baked beans and fruit topping. Thanks to Tim Hortons for donating coffee and tea and to Brumm’s

Dairy for donating milk. Finally, thank you to everyone who joined up!

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