Have a Blessed Easter Weekend!
Have a Blessed Easter Weekend!Reminder: Friday, March 29th & Monday, April 1st – NO SCHOOL! |
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Public Health Immunization Suspension Day-March 27th
| Dear Parents/Guardians, |
| We want to remind you of the upcoming student immunization suspension date scheduled for Wednesday, March 27, 2024. On this day, any students whose immunization records are not up to date with public heath will face Immunization suspension. |
| We kindly ask families to ensure that their child’s immunization records are current with the Region of Waterloo Public Health. |
| In the event that your child’s records are not up to date, and they arrive at school on Wednesday, March 27th, please be aware that we will need to contact you to pick up your child promptly. Unfortunately, they will not be permitted to remain at school as per the guidelines set by the Waterloo Region of Public Health. |
| We appreciate your cooperation in this matter and thank you for your assistance. |
March 25th update
| This week is Holy Week, a time to pray and reflect on Jesus’ suffering, sacrifice, and victory over death. It starts on Palm Sunday (yesterday), a day that commemorates Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. At mass we received palms, a reminder of the Scripture telling us that people welcomed Jesus by laying down their cloaks and waving palm branches. |
| Holy Week includes solemn observances and joyous feasts. Holy Thursday begins the Easter Triduum – the three days leading up to Jesus’ Resurrection. We learn of the Lord’s Supper, which was the first celebration of the Eucharist. |
| Good Friday is the only day in the entire year in which no Mass is celebrated. It is a solemn day that calls for fasting and abstinence. Stations of the Cross are often reenacted in church on Good Friday. |
| Holy Saturday is the Easter Vigil and is perhaps the most important liturgy of the year. It begins the Easter celebrations and begins once the sun has set. The Liturgy of the Word begins in darkness and demonstrates the connection between the Old and new Testaments and how Jesu fulfilled Scripture and achieved salvation of all humanity. The Easter Vigil is a joyous, celebratory liturgy. |
| Easter Sunday is a festive Liturgy, and which continues from the Easter Vigil. Often we celebrate this day with beautiful flowers like white lilies, wear special outfits and of course eat chocolate. |
| Throughout this week, students will have the opportunity to participate in activities and discussions in their classrooms. These activities will focus on themes such as love, sacrifice, forgiveness, and renewal, which are central to the message of Lent and Easter. On Holy Thursday, we will come together as a school community to watch a presentation of the Stations of the Cross, led by Ms. Rocco’s and Ms. Segato’s classes. This solemn and reverent experience will allow students to journey alongside Jesus as he carries the cross, reflecting on each station. |
| Just a reminder that there is no school on Good Friday, March 29th, or Easter Monday, April 1st. |
Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) – Suspension Date is March 27th
| As required by Ontario’s Immunization of Schools Pupil Act, Public Health must have a complete record of required vaccines, or a valid exemption on file, for every student attending schools in the region. The ISPA is a law and requires parents/guardians to report child immunizations to the Region of Waterloo Public Health, not to the school or school board. Parents/Guardians of students at Monsignor Haller whose immunization records were not up to date received a letter from the Region of Waterloo Public Health. If Public Health does not have the required records as of March 27th, your child will be suspended from school. The school/school board does not issue suspension orders and cannot cancel a suspension order. Parents/Guardians of students who have been suspended are required to provide the Region of Waterloo Public Health with records for missing immunizations and/or a valid exemption. For more information, please visit Region of Waterloo Public Health ISPA . |
Lost and Found Items
With the warmer weather here, many students have left their coats, hats, and mitts on the yard. They have been collected and placed in the Lost & Found for students to pick up (3 tables worth). If you child is missing any items, please have them check the lost and found as items will be donated at the end of the week.
Have an amazing week Hawks!
Weekly Update March 18-22
Welcome back from March Break. We hope you all had a safe a restful break and are ready for the final stretch of the school year!
Welcome back to the Grade 8 class who have been on their Faith Retreat to Mount Mary since Wednesday!
Upcoming PA Day Lunch Orders:
A solar eclipse is expected to take place on April 8, 2024. As a result, our school board has adjusted the school year calendars to make April 8 a PA Day.
Please note that April 8 LunchBox orders have been canceled and credited. We have added a new delivery day on 19-Apr as it is no longer a PA Day on your school calendar. If you would like your child to receive a Harveys order on April 19, please place orders for this new date.
Please be reminded toto opt-in to reminder emails. Opting in can be done under the Contact Information section on the Lunchbox ordering site. This will allow us to activate reminder emails when no orders have been placed for the upcoming week.
Holy Week Easter Liturgies
The Blessed Sacrament Parish invites School Communities and Families to join us for Holy Week and Easter Liturgies.
For a detailed schedule, please visit our website: https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bskchurch.ca%2F&data=05%7C02%7CElle.Bridge%40wcdsb.ca%7C3d929969d7ec4d712cc208dc4924ac9b%7C723db89317ed44ec8613011938c37276%7C0%7C0%7C638465669064066235%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=xmgjAIOZiN9r45skTSY%2BOZTibTBbVzLVpvxfJb4FBdo%3D&reserved=0
Basketball training:
Thank you to ISBA Kitchener who provided free basketball training to grades 3 to 8 this week. Students had a lot of fun and learned some new skills. If your child is interested in continuing developing their skills, there is a free pass for one session that you can access by scanning the QR code below.
Summer Learning Opportunities:
There are summer learning opportunities for all grades through St. Louis. Spots fill up very quickly so register early to avoid disappointment https://stlouis.wcdsb.ca/summer-programs/
Dental Screening at Monsignor Haller
Dear Families,
In 10 days, Region of Waterloo Public Health and Paramedic Services will be offering a dental screening program at our school.
Who will be screened?
All JK, SK and Grade 2 students at our school will be screened (as well as other select students as appropriate).
What is a dental screening?
Dental screenings are a quick look in your child’s mouth to check for any urgent dental concerns. A Registered Dental Hygienist performs this visual check using a single-use, sterilized mouth mirror (one per child). This screening does not replace your child’s regular visit with a dentist. Each participating student will be sent home at the end of the screening day(s)
with a confidential result letter in a closed envelope.
Why is a dental screening important?
The dental screening is a provincially required program under the Ontario Public Health Standards that aims to ensure all children receive equal access to dental care across Ontario.
How can I opt in or opt out from the dental screening?
If your child is in one of the grades listed above, they will be screened.
Please complete this form www.regionofwaterloo.ca/dentalopting or call 519-575-4400 ext. 5010 if;
If you do not want your child to be screened or;
If your child is not in one of the grades listed and you would like them to be screened
*Please note parents/guardians must notify the Public Health dental program each year if they
do not want their children to participate in the dental screening program.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our dental team at 519-575-4400 ext. 5010 or through email at dentalprogram@regionofwaterloo.ca. For information on our available
dental programs, please visit our website www.regionofwaterloo.ca/dentalhealth.
Sincerely,
Region of Waterloo Public Health and Paramedic Services
Weekly Update March 4-7
We will be off school starting Friday, March 8, returning Monday, March 18. Enjoy your break!
Please remember to wear GREEN on Monday, March 18 when we return to school to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day!
Math @Home Resources:
Looking to support math learning at home? Parents can make a big difference in their child’s learning by talking with them about what they are learning in school. While these resources are optional, they provide valuable information about what students are learning at school and ideas for supporting their learning at home.
Immunizations:
If you received a notification from Public Health that your child requires a vaccination, there are multiple clinics open over March Break; below are the booking links:
March 11 Doon Public School https://portal.healthmyself.net/regionofwaterloo/guest/booking/form/05c7ac76-968d-4afc-bc61-9aacb2025c15#/emym/book/type/15131
March 12 Jacob Hespeler Secondary School https://portal.healthmyself.net/regionofwaterloo/guest/booking/form/05c7ac76-968d-4afc-bc61-9aacb2025c15#/emym/book/type/15132
March 13 Eastwood Collegiate Institute https://portal.healthmyself.net/regionofwaterloo/guest/booking/form/05c7ac76-968d-4afc-bc61-9aacb2025c15#/emym/book/type/15133
March 14 Hillside Public School https://portal.healthmyself.net/regionofwaterloo/guest/booking/form/05c7ac76-968d-4afc-bc61-9aacb2025c15#/emym/book/type/15134
Social Work Week
March 4 – 10 is Social Work Week in Ontario
Today on March 5th 2024, as part of Social Work Week in Ontario, the staff and students of Monsignor Haller would like to take the opportunity today, to say a huge THANK YOU to all our Social Workers! Your contributions to our school community are often overlooked and understated, but we want to let you know today, and this week especially, that your role on our team is valued! Your commitment to our students when they are at their most vulnerable and your willingness to support the many adults in our buildings, demonstrate that you are here for us! Knowing that someone like each of you are there to support us is reassuring and comforting. Your role is vital to the success of our system, and we wanted to make sure that today especially, you know how thankful we are for YOU!
Weekly Update February 26-March 1
| Friday, March 1, 2024 is Lunch Hour Supervisor Appreciation Day!
The staff and students of Monsignor Haller would like to say a huge THANK YOU to all of our Lunch Hour Supervisors! They are outside in the rain and the cold, they cover our classes for us, they support in classrooms when we are short, but MOST importantly, they build relationships with our entire school community! Our schools would not be the same without you and we are so thankful for you! You are truly superheroes and today we want to say THANK YOU!
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Reminders about Personal ItemsMobile Technology Devices:
Personal Property
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Student Achievement and Spring Testing
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