St. Bonaventure Community Buzz

“We are All Falcons”

June 11th – June 15th, 2018 **THIS WEEKS HIGHLIGHTS**

Grade 9 Farewell Exams begin!

Morning Prayer (this week): 7B Morning Prayer (next week): 7C

“Ask and it will be given you.” Matthew 7:7 MONDAY, JUNE 11th, 2018 - DAY 6

• Happy Monday!

TUESDAY, JUNE 12th, 2018 – DAY 1

• PAT Gr. 9 Math – Part A WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13th, 2018 – DAY 2

THURSDAY, JUNE 14th, 2018 – DAY 3

FRIDAY, JUNE 15TH , 2018 - DAY 4

• Gr. 9 Farewell Mass – 5:00 pm • Instruments return dead line • Grade 7 Spanish Finals Periods 6 & 7 • First Nation Hoop Dancing Presentation – period 4

. June 18 Grade 8 Spanish Finals periods 5, 6 & 7 . June 19 Grade 9 Spanish Finals periods 2, 3 & 4 . June 20 School Council meeting – TBA . June 20 Religion Final Exam. . June 21 Aboriginal day . June 21 Retreat day . June 22 PAT Gr. 9 Science . June 22 Bottle Recycling pick up. . June 25 PAT Gr. 9 Math – Part B . June 26 PAT Gr. 9 English Language Arts – Part B . June 27 PAT Gr. 9 Social Studies . June 28 Year end Mass at 10:30 at School . June 28 Awards at 1:30 pm . June 28 Last full day of classes

"A little bit of mercy makes the world less cold and more just” - Pope Francis

FOR YOU INFORMATION!

FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE JUNE 2018 As we move into June, it is a time of academic exams and the preparation that goes along with such events. Students are encouraged to manage their time and activities to make exam preparation a priority. The basics such as a good night’s sleep and a good breakfast on exam day can really help students focus and do the best they can. If possible, please use the exam chart to plan appointments or other times when your child may not be at school. Designated city transit and specialized school bus transportation will be leaving the school at the 11:00 am daily during exam times (except Wednesday, June 20th at 12:00 pm). Thursday, June 28th will be a regular timed bus schedule.

Junior High Exam Schedule

Tuesday, June 12 Full day Math Part A Exam- Grade 7, 8 & 9

Wednesday, June 20 8:30 – 11:40

(Students can leave once finished after

11:40)

Grade 7,8 & 9 Religion

Thursday, June 21 FULL DAY RETREAT All students attending.

Friday June 22 8:30 – 11:00

(Students can leave once finished after

10:30)

Grades 7, 8 & 9 Science

Monday, June 25 8:30 – 11:00

(Students can leave once finished after

10:30)

Grades 7, 8 & 9 Mathematics Part B

Tuesday, June 26 8:30 – 11:00

(Students can leave once finished after

10:30)

Grades 7, 8 & 9 Language Arts

Wednesday, June 27 8:30– 11:00

(Students can leave once finished after

10:30)

Grades 7, 8 & 9 Social Studies

Thursday, June 28 FULL DAY Mass in the am

Awards in the pm

Progress report given in the pm

Progress Report Cards & Last Day of School

The last day of classes for all students is on June 28th. Students will be dismissed at 2:50 pm with their Progress Report. The last day of school will include a liturgy in the morning and award ceremony in the afternoon. If your child is not attending that day, please let the office know for attendance purposes. We ask that you provide the office with a large (8 ½ X 11) self-addressed stamped envelope (please provide 2 stamps) so that your child’s progress report can be mailed to your home address. No progress reports will be sent home before June 28, 2018.

National Indigenous History Month June is National Indigenous History Month, a month for all Canadians to celebrate the heritage, diversity and achievements of First Nations, Métis and Inuit through events and celebrations across our country and province. We are invited to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21st each year. While June is the national month of celebration, St. Bonaventure School will be celebrating on Friday, June 15th with special guests. These guests will share with our community; traditional dancing and cultural celebrations with some of our students.

Spring Fine Arts Gala- June 7th A big thank to the students and their families that attended our Spring Fine Arts Gala on June 7th. The event was a wonderful showcase of our Art, Drama and Band programs. Appreciation goes to Mrs. Stevens, Mrs. Zydek and Mrs. Reid, for their efforts in getting our students prepared for the event. Without the continued support of our school community, events like the Spring Gala would not be possible.

Learning Commons (Library) Update

As move towards June, we are getting our Learning Commons tidied up. Here are some important dates and reminders for the weeks ahead.

By date:

31 May – Last day to borrow from the Learning Commons for students

14 June – Please have all of your Learning Common books returned

Learning Commons Commotion:

“It’s getting close to the end of the year St Bonaventure students! Notices are going home this week.

Please check the bottom of your back packs, the back of your lockers, and under your beds for those overdue library books!”

Volunteers Needed! Textbook return is a big job and we could use some assistance with the process on the following days: 20, 22, 25, 26 and 27 June to collect, inspect and do minor repairs. Please contact Tricia MacKinnon, LC Librarian, at patricia.mackinnon@cssd.ab.ca if you can help out.

Thank you

Building Meaning for ‘Falcons’

As part of our school initiative to build our school culture, we are attempting to recognize students for their contributions to our school community. Using the word 'FALCONS', we are asking our students, staff and parent community to contribute possible meanings for each individual letter of the word. Using these individual words, we are planning on focusing on these individual virtues on a rotating basis to recognize distinct attributes and qualities. Please take a moment to share your request for possible meaning for each letter. Our goal is have these attributes ready for September. Thanks in advance for your support.

https://goo.gl/forms/Oa4feQtZoxgPX3Vv2

Grade 9 Farewell – June 15th, 2018 June will be here soon and we are busy planning the Grade 9 Farewell. St. Bonaventure will be hosting a Farewell Liturgy at 5:00 p.m. at St. Bonaventure Church for students, staff, family and friends.

As a staff we hope to make this a meaningful celebration for your child with the presentation of certificates and a mass for the students. We remind students that this is not a graduation but rather a farewell from junior high school. We also ask that students dress in appropriate attire for a church. We ask that there be no bare shoulders during mass. An appropriate shawl or sweater must be worn in the church. No jeans, shorts, tank tops or flip flops.

CSSD Stamps night! On Saturday June 16th, the Calgary Stampeders will be playing the Hamilton Tiger-Cats for their Season Opener at 5PM. At half-time, St. Bonaventure Falcons’ grade 8 flag football team has been asked to play flag football against another CCSD school.

This is a great opportunity for our school and we encourage our school community to come out and cheer on our students. Attached in our newsletter is information about how to get discounted tickets for the game and how your purchase can be a fundraiser for our school community. Also, is a link you can use to buy tickets directly.

To purchase tickets, visit stampeders.com/CCSD

Go Falcons!

June 21st Retreat- Mark the Date- Volunteers Needed On Thursday, June 21st, our Junior High students are going on respective end of the year retreats:

Grade 7- Heritage Park

Grade 8- Fish Creek Hike/Bowling

Grade 9- Drop-In Centre/InjaNation

This a great opportunity for our students to end the year with their classmates and encourage full participation. All the field trips are full day and we would require volunteers to spend the day with us. In order to make these retreats a success, we are making an early call for volunteers. If you are able to volunteer for any of these field trips, please let your child’s classroom teacher know.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Student Awards - June 28th Please mark the calendar for this day. Awards will take place at 1:30 pm and it will represent student achievement from progress report marks as of June 11th. All parents and family are welcome.

Dress Code As the weather begins to get warmer, sunnier, and brighter, we ask that you review the school’s dress code with your daughter/son which is taken from our Student Handbook. The purpose of the Calgary Catholic School District Junior High Dress and Appearance Code is to provide a positive and safe learning environment that will reflect our virtues, decency, modesty and respect. Students’ dress and appearance shall be appropriate for educational activities and not cause a disruption to the educational process.

The Dress and Appearance Code states, but is not limited to the following:

1. Outerwear (i.e. coats, jackets etc.) sunglasses, hats or headgear shall be left in lockers.

2. Emblem, printing/writing on attire shall be in harmony with Catholic values and beliefs.

3. Shorts and skirts shall be in good repair and of appropriate length. 4. Appropriate footwear shall be worn at all times (students need appropriate footwear

for PE classes).

5. Clothing, jewelry, piercings or accessories which create a safety or health concern, or cause or threaten to cause disruption to the educational process are prohibited. Clothing or accessories that depict or symbolize alcohol, drugs, violence, gang associations or inappropriate language/messages.

Students not complying with the Dress and Appearance Code will be asked to change into more appropriate attire.

Healthy Hunger – Sign-up Genius! Our Healthy Hunger Parent volunteer crew continues to grow, and more hands are always welcome and appreciated. As there are still spots open each week, please click on this link with SignUp.com: http://signup.com/go/htffeDX to sign up for any day or days you are available. Volunteers are typically needed on Mondays (or a periodic Tuesday), from 11 - 12:30 pm to set up a few tables and support the student crew during lunch distribution. The extra hands are vital for a smooth delivery. If you haven’t already, visit www.healthyhunger.ca to still take advantage and enjoy the convenience of ordering any weekly lunch that interests your child. A new vendor will also be joining our program - Freshnii will soon be added for June 11th!

Band and Jazz Band – Fine Arts Gala

Some Pictures from our Drama students – Fine Arts Gala

Art and Photography – Fine Arts Gala

open to students, staff and their families:

whateverit takes

STAMPEDERS.COM

SCHOOL FUNDRAISER

AND YEAR-END PARTY

STAMPS FOOTBALL.

WHATEVER IT TAKES.

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR FOR GROUPS OF 20 OR MORE, PLEASE CONTACT:

Spencer Laird at 403-777-4523 or SLaird@calgaryflames.com

special ticket offer

Come out to McMahon Stadium to watch the Calgary Stampeders live in action.

$27/ticket reg. $3650

PLUS FEES AND GST

and with every ticket purchased through this offer:

$5 will go back

to your school*

* Schools that purchase fewer than 20 tickets will have their donations pooled and

donated back to the Calgary Catholic Education Foundation.

White Zone seats will be selected from best available, on a first come, first served basis.

2 games to choose from:

home opener

saturday • june 16 • 5 p.m. vs HAMILTON TIGER-CATS

thursday night football

thursday • june 28 • 7 p.m. vs OTTAWA REDBLACKS

click here to puchase or visit: stampeders.com/CCSD