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Hello Bobcat Families!

Just another reminder regarding back to school.

We are looking forward to welcoming our students back and welcoming our newest students on Tuesday, September 5th!

Class Assignments: If you are wondering which class your child will be in this year, please watch School Cash Online.  Hopefully, the information will come to you before the end of the day on Friday.

• Students in Grade 1 to 8 start school on Tuesday, September 5th. The bell rings at 8:30 am in the morning, and the students will be dismissed at 3:00 pm.
• New kindergarten families have been contacted by their child’s teacher regarding interviews set before they begin school on either September 7th or 8th, as per instructions from their teacher. 
• Senior Kindergarten students start school on Wednesday, September 6th

Students in Grades 1-8 will enter the schoolyard (blacktop area) to find their teacher who will have their name on a paddle that they will hold up once the bell rings at 8:30. Staff will be outside to help direct students. For safety and supervision reasons, we ask that parents wave from the grass area/ behind the fence and not enter the yard. The playground will not be open that morning before school. Please leave pets at home, as some students may have allergies, and some may be afraid. If students ride scooters or their bicycles, they must be walked onto school property (for safety reasons), and please make sure to bring a lock.

Thanks for your continued support! We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday!

Mrs. Dafoe

Principal

Hello Christ the King Community,

We hope you are all enjoying a safe and rest-filled summer. While we know the start of school is near, we wanted to touch base with you to share a few details.

Similar to last school year, we will continue to communicate with you any school news and updates via Newswire. Any information provided will also be posted on the Waterloo Catholic District School Board website and our school website. Please bookmark and visit regularly for updates: www.wcdsb.ca and http://christtheking.wcdsb.ca/

New Students: If you are in the registration process, please make sure that all forms are completed online and all necessary documents are uploaded. If you are uncertain of the status of your child(ren)’s registration, please do not hesitate to contact the office. Ms. Almanza will be in the office answering phones. The office will be open at 8:30 – 3:00 PM for parents to drop off medical forms and medication.

If you are wondering which class your child(ren) will be in this year, please keep an eye on School Cash Online. The information will come to Friday after 4 PM. New kindergarten families will be receiving messaging from their child’s teacher regarding visits set up for the first week. As we have experienced, please understand that class placements can change depending upon the Ministry of Education or Board Directives, and fluctuations in the school population. With your trust in our professional judgment, we will continue to provide all students with the best possible learning environment.

If you are NOT registered for School Cash Online, please sign up NOW! School-Cash-Online-Register-Login-Instructions

Also, all of your typical “First Day Package” paperwork will come via School Cash Online as well.  Please complete all paperwork and remember to hit submit so that it goes through!  Your child’s classroom teacher will remind the entire class every so often, to ensure that all the necessary paperwork is completed.

Agendas are back this year for Grade 1 to 8 students and the cost of $6.00 can be paid via School Cash Online.  When you see this item, please pay the $6.00.

Please do not go out and purchase school supplies as most is provided by the school.  If you are looking at getting something, please get a sturdy backpack, a reusable water bottle preferably not glass, lunch box (am/pm snack & lunch) and indoor shoes and outdoor shoes.

We will continue to provide a weekly update, which will be posted on the school website. You may also receive additional information as we begin this school year or throughout the year that may be critical or time-sensitive.  Please pay close attention to all updates shared by our school.  A newswire message will be sent out to those who have subscribed to the mailing list.  The website will be updated frequently in addition to the school’s calendar. The calendar on the website can be subscribed to so notifications can be received as dates are added.

The inside of the building has been getting its summer clean and it is looking fabulous!  Appreciation is extended to Mr. Pimentel and Mr. Jenkins who has worked hard to ensure our school is ready to welcome students back.  We received new furniture from the board (desks and chairs) which will be exciting and fr Some of the staff have been in preparing their spaces and lots of planning is underway.  All in all, we are looking forward to another year of working with you and your children.  Christ the King Catholic Elementary School is a great place to learn and grow!

First Day of School: Tuesday, September 5th is the first day of school for students in Grades 1-8. Students will be meeting their classroom teacher in their class lineups on the blacktop at 8:30 am at the back of the schoolyard. We kindly ask that parents and guardians stay in the drop off/ pick up area and do not accompany your child(ren) in the schoolyard. We want to keep all students safe we will have many staff that will greet you and support your children with where they need to go. We thank you in advance for your cooperation and understanding.

Back to School Key Dates:

• Thursday, August 31st: PD Day for staff
• Monday, September 4th: Labour Day
• Tuesday, September 5th: FIRST Day of School 2023/2024 (Grade 1-8) 
• Wednesday, September 6th: Year 2 (SK) Kindergarten students’ first day of school

As always, please feel free to contact the main office with any questions or concerns.  Thank you for your continued support and cooperation!  We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, September 5th!

Mrs. Dafoe

Principal