Principals’ Pen Kindergarten Registration - If your child will be five years old by January 31st, 2021 then they can be registered for Kindergarten beginning in the fall of 2020. We are hosting a Kindergarten information evening on Wednesday, January 29th at 6:30 pm in the library where questions will be answered and information about the school and the Kindergarten program will be shared. We look forward to meeting you soon. Registration forms will be available at the office. Birth Certificate and a Saskatchewan Health card are required. A copy of the Baptismal Certificate if students are Catholic would also be requested. Please call us at 659-7200 if you need further information. If you are unable to attend the information meeting, please come to the office to register. Joyful Feelings Preschool - Open House/Registration February 1, 2020 10 – 2 p.m. Preference will be given to siblings of Father Robinson students. We are a non-cooperative preschool offering 2-day and 3-day a week programs for 3 and 4-year-old students. For more information please email joyfulfeelingspreschool@gmail.com SRC News - We will be having a Hawaiian Day. Dress in your school-appropriate summer attire. We will be doing limbo in the gym and popsicles will be sold at $1.00. Proceeds will be used for school activities.

Designated Parking – We now have a designated spot on the side of the school on Cowley road by the crosswalk. Please be mindful of this change as this spot is required for a student on a daily basis. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. January 24th- K-4 Retreat- “Love your Selfie- Appreciate God’s Masterpiece- YOU! We

are excited for our primary retreat tomorrow. K-4 students will be participating in a variety of activities enriching their faith relationship with themselves and God. We are pleased to welcome local author Kristen Pierce who will be reading and sharing her Inner Compass series books with our students. Kristen will have books for sale at the retreat and you can also google Inner Compass books and books are available through this link as well. Books are $15.00 per paperback. $40.00 for all the three-book series. First Student Canada – You can subscribe to receive notifications of bus delays and cancellations.

Information can be found at https://saskatoon.firststudentinc.com or by calling 306-343-3300. Please advise your children to return home if the bus has not arrived at their stop after 10 minutes and contact the bus company. We do not want any students walking to school without parent permission.

Vacations/Homework- Teachers are often requested to provide homework in advance of a family holiday where school days will be missed. This request can be very challenging since so much teaching and learning today is group work and experience based. It is also very time consuming for the teacher to accommodate this request for numerous families at various times throughout the year. Please note that homework that is missed will be expected to be caught up upon the students’ return. Math makes sense and RAZ kids is available on line and students will be requested to read daily as their “homework.” Thank you for your cooperation and understanding in this regard.

Principal: Sherry McLean Vice Principal: Ralph Kunz Office Coordinator:: Mary Ann Hill Trustees: A. Risling, R. Boechler, T. Hawkins Pastor: Fr. Ephraim Mensah & Fr. Deyre Azcuna

Catholic School Community Council (CSCC) ): Marilena Soares

Phone: (306) 659-7200 Attendance: https://go.schoolmessenger.com

Email: Father.Robinson@gscs.ca Newsletter #9 January 9, 2020

www.gscs.sk.ca/studentsandfamilies/schools/RBI

2020 Dates to Remember

January 24 -K-4 Retreat 27- PLD (No School) 29-Andre Bear & Darian Lonechild - Truth and Reconciliation guest speakers grades 5-8 29 - Kindergarten 2020-2021 Information Night 30 – Spirit Day Hawaiian Day 31- Staff Retreat (No School) February 1-Joyful Feelings Preschool Registration 10:00 am- 2:00 pm 3 - CSCC meeting 7:00 in the library 7 – Dominos/Menchies Special lunch 11-13 Teen Aid (Grades 6-8) 13 – Wide Open Theatre Production Gr. K – 6 17- 21 February Break (No School)

8:35 am - First Bell 10:10 - 10:25 am Recess 11:40 - 12:25 pm Recess/Lunch 1:55 – 2:10 pm. Recess 3:10 pm Dismissal

Winter Wear - Thank you for sending winter clothing for your children. Ski pants, extra socks and mitts are very helpful. Please see our outside recess guidelines:

FATHER ROBINSON CATHOLIC SCHOOL COMMUNITY COUNCIL (CSCC) NEWS

Our CSCC meetings for this school year will be held in our library @ 7:00 p.m. on the following dates: February 3, March 2, April 6, May 4 and June 15. Everyone is welcome to attend. We want to remind families that we will provide childcare at the school. If you require childcare support so you can attend the meeting, please email Mrs. McLean at smclean@gscs.ca in advance of the meeting so sitters can be arranged. Please see the CSCC section of the Father Robinson School website for further details about the Father Robinson Catholic School Community Council: https://www.gscs.ca/studentsandfamilies/schools/RBI/Pages/SchoolCouncil.aspx Healthy Hunger Lunches - The Father Robinson Catholic School Community Council appreciates your support in using the Healthy Hunger program for our special lunches. A list of scheduled dates follows: Feb. 7, Dominos/Munchies Mar. 6, Tim Hortons Mar. 20, Dominos/Munchies (Gr. 5 -8 Ski Trip- do not order a lunch if you are skiing)

Apr. 3, Wetzels Apr. 24, Taco Time May 12, Food truck TBA May 27, Family Pizza/Munchies June 19, Freshii *Please sign up at Healthyhunger.ca and order each lunch separately or order for the year for ease.

2019-20 FUNDRAISING GOALS

Friends of Father Robinson

School Community Association

Each year, the parent council of Father Robinson School actively

coordinates and delivers many fundraisers to help provide many unfunded items for our children. This year, the parent council will be running the following fundraisers: School Wins Twice – September to October ($2,500) Achieved: $2434

Gift Cards – November to December ($1,600) Achieved: $1591

Bingo – November ($2,500) Achieved: $3536

Turkey Lunch – December ($0) Achieved: $11

Coupon Books – March ($500)

Bedding Plants – May ($1,500)

Yearbook – June ($0)

Hot Lunches – every couple of weeks ($3,900) To date: $2740

Thank you for your support!

Kindergarten Registration (Fall 2020 - 2021) It’s not too soon to think about kindergarten for next fall! At Father Robinson school, we strive to see students reach their full potential in a faith-filled learning environment, as well as teaching children that they have what it takes to reach out and make the world a better place. If your child will be five years old by Jan. 31, 2021, he or she can begin kindergarten in September this year. There will be a kindergarten information meeting on Wednesday, January 29 @ 6:30 p.m. in the library. All are welcome to come and learn about the kindergarten program and Father Robinson school. If you require babysitting for your child, please contact the school in advance. Registration forms will be available at the office. Birth Certificate and Saskatchewan Health card are required. A copy of the Baptismal Certificate if students are Catholic would also be requested. Please call us at 659-7200 if you need further information.

Please ensure your child is ALWAYS prepared to go outside. Our weather policy is as follows: Outside -25o C and warmer Optional -26o C to -29 o C (stay in or go outside, supervisors in both areas) Inside -30o C and colder (all students indoors)

Celebrating 25 years supporting Catholic Education for the Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools. For

less than $1 a day, please support the gift of Catholic Education for your child, grandchild or loved one

by becoming a monthly donor today.

https://foundation.gscs.ca/ways-to-give/come-to-the-table-annual-campaign/

COMMUNITY

A Facebook event has also been created. Here’s the link (please share): https://www.facebook.com/events/502023840447172/?active_tab=about

READ Saskatoon is offering the following programs in January. • All the programs we offer are at no cost. • They are for children ages 3-5. • Parents and children come in and learn together. • The programs require registration. • Families are welcome to call us and ask for more information.

Cool Moves Volleyball for girls and boys from ages 6 to 13 years old is held on Wednesdays from 5:00-6:30pm from Jan.15th to March 11th, 2020 at the Henk Ruys Soccer Centre in Lawson at 219 Primrose Drive. Fee is $145.00 For on-line registration or more information www.volleyballsaskatoon.ca or text Leo van Dam 306-261-5994

Dueling Pianos Cabaret – Friday, Feb. 7 at 7:00 PM – Join Us! This will be fun!

The Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools Foundation is hosting our 1st Annual Dueling Pianos Cabaret Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, 7:00 PM at the German Cultural Centre. Guests will be treated to a unique and outrageously fun evening out. This is an all-request live show featuring the very talented performers of the "World Famous Dueling Pianos". From Frank Sinatra to AC/DC, Britney Spears to Adele, Elton John to Johnny Cash, they do it all! Come ready to request your favorite songs, sing, dance, and laugh out loud. Gather your friends, family, colleagues and secure your Table of 8. Tables will be assigned on first purchased basis! Tickets and Details – Eventbrite.ca (Charities and Causes) – Tables of 8 $500 ($300 Charitable Donation Receipt) - Individual Tickets $65 ($40 Charitable Donation Receipt). This is a 19 Plus Event.

All funds raised will support Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools!

Building Healthy Family Series To inquire about programs call 306-244-7773 or cfssaskatoon.sk.ca

123 Nelson Road Saskatoon, SK - S7S 1H1 Canada

Tel: (306) 659-5800 Fax: (888) 897-7980 www.holyfamilycathedral.ca/

Announcing Middle Years Youth Ministry - EDGE

The Cathedral of the Holy Family Parish is launching Middle School Ministry

once again! EDGE is a program for youth in Grades 6-8 who want to:

• have fun

• learn about the Christian faith in a personal way ▪ meet God as our Father and friend

These groups will run from 7:00 to 9:00 pm on scheduled Tuesdays during the year, hosted at the

Cathedral of the Holy Family. Our team of volunteers and mentors can’t wait to meet you! If you

have any questions, get in touch with Cat.

Mark your calendars with these EDGE dates for the 2019-2020 school year!

Jan. 28, Feb. 11, Feb. 25, Mar. 19, Mar. 24, Apr. 14, Apr. 28, May 12, May 26

Jr. Youth Retreat Feb. 8-9

For par ent s of c hi l dr en a ge s 7 thr ou gh 1 4 .

In the Diocese of Saskatoon, children are prepared for the Sacraments of Reconciliation (Confession),

Confirmation, and First Communion in a single year, typically around age 7 or 8.

We are starting our preparation sessions soon.

We invite you and your child to join us.

If you have older children (ages 15+), or if your child is not yet baptized, please contact me.

Thank you for sharing your faith with your child.

Parent and Tot is a free, 2-hour program that offers, unstructured play, songs, rhymes, a story and a craft followed by snack! Then experienced care-givers play with the children while the parents (grandparents/guardians) go with the facilitator for coffee time.

Come and check it out.

St. Volodymyr School

Thursdays: 9:30 am – 11:30 am Parent and Tot is funded by Columbus Bosco Homes

& Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools

Schedule for 2019-2020

Preparation Sessions are on Sundays from 10:15 – 11:15 am. We invite you to come for Mass at

9:00 am and then attend the session, or to attend the session and then join us for Mass at 11:30 am.

Parents are asked to attend the sessions along with their child.

Confirmation & First Communion (Eucharist) Preparation Sessions (10:15 – 11:15 am)

1. Jan. 26th

2. Feb. 2nd

3. Feb. 23rd

4. Mar. 1st

Rehearsals for Confirmation & First Communion (7:00 – 8:00 pm)

• To be announced; likely on a couple weekday evenings, 1-2 weeks prior to the celebrations.

Celebrations of Confirmation & First Communion (7:00 – 9:00 pm)

• To be announced; likely on a few weekday evenings in late April or May.

General Requirements and Expectations 1. Child must be baptized and have proof of baptism, typically a copy of the baptismal certificate.

Further details will be given at the parent information sessions.

2. Child should be in Grade 2 or above.

3. Child and parent(s) must complete all the handouts together.

Handouts and supplies for the Preparation for Reconciliation will cost $20. Payment options will be sent out later. In January, the Preparation for Confirmation and the Eucharist will be another $40. Assistance with Sessions We have a number of members of our church who have offered to help lead the sessions. We

always really need more adults to help out. If you are comfortable leading or assisting a

small group of parents and children through the handouts, please let me know as soon as

possible. Thanks!

Andy Korvemaker

Andy Korvemaker

Faith Formation Minister

andy@holyfamilycathedral.ca 306-659-5803

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