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Tuesday 22 December 2015

St Patrick's Blog Week of January 4-8

Happy New Year
I would like to take this opportunity to extend a Happy New Year to all of you in our St. Patrick’s community.  I hope that the Christmas holidays provided you with an opportunity to relax and spend some time with family and friends.  All of us at St. Patrick's look forward to working with our stakeholders in 2016.

St. Patrick’s Christmas Hampers
We recognize that our strength as a school community can be seen when we work together with good intentions in mind.  This quality was at the forefront of our Christmas Hamper initiative this December.  All of our grade 7 and 8 classes, as well as staff and members of our School Council, came together to contribute to Christmas packages for those in our community who might not otherwise have food and gifts during the holidays.  The amount of goods contributed was overwhelming.  A big thank you to all who participated in any way they could.
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St. Patrick’s Career Fair
On December 16th, all of our grade 7 students had the opportunity to visit our Career Fair, organized by our Student Services Department.  We had community representation from several vocations and agencies including first responders, colleges, and private sector businesses...to name a few. This initiative gave students an opportunity to ask questions and get additional information on various careers. Thank you so much to those in our community who gave of their time to provide information at the fair.
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IEP Information Night

Do you ever wonder if your child should be on an IEP (Individual Education Plan)?  Is your child on an IEP and you'd like more information on IEP's in general?  Then this night is for you!  On Monday, January 18 at 7 p.m. at St. Pat's Intermediate, the Student Services/Resource staff will be putting on a presentation dealing with IEP's.  All are welcome to attend.


Have a great first week back.

Don Murphy
Principal


Coming Up

Wed. Jan. 13:  Staying Connected with Your Child, 6:45-8:45 p.m., Mother Teresa High School

Sat. Jan. 23:  CSPA presents Fostering Positive Self-Esteem, 9:45-11:30 a.m., Frank Ryan Catholic Intermediate School (see spe.ocsb.ca for more information and to register)

Tues. Jan. 26:  School Council Meeting at 7 p.m. in Learning Commons 1, St. Pat's Intermediate






Sunday 13 December 2015

St. Patrick's Blog Week of December 14-18

Merry Christmas!

I would like to take this opportunity to extend a very Merry Christmas and a special holiday season to all of our St. Patrick’s families.  As we celebrate the birth of Jesus, we also recognize the additional celebrations of the many faiths that make up our school community.  At this special time of year, we acknowledge the hard work of our students and staff in bringing a comfortable Christmas to many who might otherwise go without.  Our support of the Christmas Hamper program is a practical reminder of the meaning of Advent and Christmas themes.  I hope that each one of you is able to find time to relax and recharge during the holidays.


IEP Information Night

Do you ever wonder if your child should be on an IEP (Individual Education Plan)?  Is your child on an IEP and you'd like more information on IEP's in general?  Then this night is for you!  On Monday, January 18 at 7 p.m. at St. Pat's Intermediate, the Student Services/Resource staff will be putting on a presentation dealing with IEP's.  All are welcome to attend.

Reading Buddies at St. Gemma

Our students who headed over to St. Gemma on Tuesday to read to the grade 2 class had an exceptional experience.  They really enjoyed meeting future St. Pat's students, helping them with their reading skills.  This initiative will continue throughout the school year.


Dress-Down Days

A reminder that there are two dress-down days this week...our regular one on Friday and a special one on Monday to raise money for refugee support.  The dress-down day on Monday is a Board-wide activity.  Both dress-down days cost $2 for EACH day.

Ottawa Public Health Immunization Information

For information on immunization requirements and what to do if you receive a suspension notice from Ottawa Public Health, please access the following link:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0ByrlYMrTjslHUTV5bUNHemtlM0RzUzV5QmtBR2FuU2VSaVlN


Shamrock Fashions for Students

Last year, a group of students and staff collaborated on an entrepreneurial initiative called Shamrock Fashions, in which donated clothing and other items become available for sale at the school.  This Tuesday, at lunch, Shamrock Fashions will be open for those wishing to purchase such items.
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Have a great week and a restful Christmas Break.

Don Murphy
Principal






Friday 4 December 2015

St. Patrick's Blog Week of Dec. 7-11

Dental Screening
Dental Screening will take place on Wednesday, December 9 for the following grade 8 classes at the following times:  8-8 (homebase), 8-5 (period 2), and 8-4 (period 3).

                                                        


Once again this week, two of our grade 8 classes will head over to St. Pat's High School in order to take part in some experiential learning opportunities.  The classes who have gone over thus far have really enjoyed the hands-on learning opportunities as well as experiencing life in a high school setting.

Reading Buddies at St. Gemma
Students in our Reading Buddies program are excited to be heading to St. Gemma this Tuesday afternoon to read to children in the grade two class.  Research has shown that when students read together their literacy skills are enhanced; hence, this project will benefit both our students and those at St. Gemma.  Reading Buddies will continue throughout the school year, taking place every second Tuesday.

Advent Liturgy
Our Advent Liturgy will take place this Wednesday afternoon.  We are looking forward to what promises to be a prayerful and reflective occasion while awaiting the birth of Jesus.

Have a great week.

Don Murphy
Principal

Coming Up

Monday, December 14
  • Special Board-Wide Dress-Down Day for Refugee Support

Wednesday, December 16
  • Grade 7 Career Fair

Friday, December 18
  • Dress Down Day for Charity
  • Last Day of Classes prior to Christmas Break