Dear Parents and Guardians,

St Theresa School is busy with many fun activities and events for the month ahead. Please read below on all the activities we have planned for our school community over the next few weeks

Celebrating Black History Month

Throughout February, we commemorate Black History Month in Canada. Our Squires will learn about the significant contributions and achievements of Black Canadians who have shaped our country's history and culture. We will be incorporating Black History Month themes into our lessons and activities throughout the month.

National Sweater Day - February 5th

St Theresa School will be participating in this event on Thursday, February 5th.  We will be turning down the heat by 2 degrees and teachers will be discussing climate change and energy conservation. All students are encouraged to wear their coziest sweaters that day. Thank you for encouraging our ongoing environmental initiatives

Wear Canada Day Gear - February 6th

As you all know,  the 25th edition of the Winter Olympics will begin on Friday, February 6th in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy.   We invite all students to wear red and white and cheer on our Olympians!  Go Team Canada!

PJ Day and Toonies for Ronald McDonald House -  February 12th

Just like last year, we will be participating in the PJ Walk Day Toonies for Ronald McDonald House.   The event will be held on Thursday, February 12th. Staff and students are invited to wear their cozy PJs. Please send in a $2.00 donation for participation in this worthy event.  

Each year, hundreds of families find themselves in a difficult situation where their child requires ongoing, specialized medical care at CHEO – and they live too far away to commute. The Ottawa chapter of Ronald McDonald House provides these families with a comfortable, loving home just 167 steps away from the CHEO hospital. Last year, our school raised $924.50 for this special charity.  Let’s beat last year’s amount! 

Term 1 - Communication of Learning and Report Cards - February 11th

On February 11th, your child’s Communication of Learning (JK/SK) and/or Report Card (Gr.1-6) will be published on the Parent Portal.  Please ensure your portal account is activated so you can see your child’s progress for Term 1.

Valentine's Day Celebrations - February 13th

Get ready for a day filled with love and friendship! On February 13th, we will be celebrating Valentine's Day. Students are encouraged to wear red, pink, and/or white.  Classes will engage in Valentine-themed activities, and students can exchange valentines.

Important Note:  Due to the diverse range of allergies in our school, we kindly request that no food items be sent to school to be shared among students.  Non-edible valentines are welcome!

Shrove Tuesday - February 17th

On Shrove Tuesday, February 17th, our school will be celebrating with a special, yummy treat before the holy season of Lent begins! Each student from Kindergarten to Grade 6 will receive a nut free/egg free pancake snack. A huge thank you to our School Council for helping us make this possible for our students! Please note that this is just a small treat to enjoy and students should still eat their regular, healthy breakfast at home before arriving at school that day.

Jump Rope for Heart

From February 9-20, all students from grades K-6 will be participating in jump rope and ball skills during their regular indoor gym classes, to support our Jump Rope for Heart FUNdraising event.

Students will discover fun ways to get active, practice healthy habits and learn about helping others, while raising money for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.  The funds kids collect support research that helps other kids and families suffering from heart disease and stroke across the country.  

Join our school and help Heart & Stroke save lives by jump-starting your fundraising.  Contributions can be made online from January 30 - February 28.  Simply click on the link below and you will be directed to our school page.  

School Page Link:

https://jumpropeforheart.crowdchange.ca/116598

We are excited to get jumping next week!!  Thank you in advance for your support.

Kindness Week - February 17-20th

It is spirit week at St Theresa School during the week of February 17-20th.  Show your school spirit by wearing the colour of the day.

Tues. 17 Blue

Wed. 18 Purple

Thurs. 19 Green

Fri. 20 Rainbow

Pink Shirt Day - February 25th

We ask if possible that students and staff wear a pink shirt to support anti-bullying.   Wearing a pink shirt reminds us all to be kind and stand up for each other.  It also shows everyone can make a difference.

Volunteers

Class trips are being organized this winter and spring for our classes.  Should you wish to volunteer on a regular basis or periodically, ALL volunteers must complete the OCSB Volunteer Application and a Level 3 Vulnerable Sector Check from the Ottawa Police (even if you are volunteering for one field trip). Once you have completed the OCSB Application and have received an email confirmation from the school board, your name will appear on our school master list (compiled by the OCSB).  Please note that once you have completed the process, you are on the volunteer list for one year.  Annually you will be asked to do an attestation to continue to be on the Volunteer List

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