Monthly Archives: February 2024

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Public Health_Immunization 2024

Waterloo Catholic District School Board is committed to supporting your child’s continued learning.  In July and August this year, there are several FREE* learning options offered through St. Louis and are available for elementary and secondary students that will ignite, support and challenge student toward success and preparation for the next grade.

Please refer to this POSTER or visit https://www.wcdsb.ca/summer-learning/ for details about:

 Non-Credit Children’s Programs

– Summer Fun with Languages (July 2-26 / JK-Gr.8)

– Summer Boost (July 2-19 / SK-Gr. 6)

– Summer Expedition (July 2-19 / Gr. 6,7,8)

– HeadStart (Aug 19-22 / Gr. 8 to Gr. 9)

Registration OPENS March 19, 2024

Gr. 9 Secondary Summer Credit Courses for Grade 8 students (in-person July 2-26)

Explore:

– Technology Design/Engineering (TDJ1OI)

– Hospitality and Tourism (TFJ1OI)

– Communication Technology (TGJ1OI)

– Hairstyling & Aesthetics (TXJ1OI)

Gr. 9 Secondary Summer Credit Courses for Grade 8 students (ONLINE ONLY)

– Individual and Family Living (HIF1OE)

Registration OPENS March 19, 2024

*Registration is OPEN NOW for Grades 10-12 Summer Online Credit Courses & In-person Summer Co-op

Pink Shirt Day – Today – Wednesday, February 28th, 2024.

We continue to promote diversity and inclusion at CTK. The mission of Pink Shirt Day is to create a more kind, inclusive world by raising awareness for anti-bullying initiatives.  Today our diversity is becoming more visible than ever as people continue to embrace their cultures, identities, and true selves in more open and direct ways. The 2024 slogan “ALL KINDS OF KINDESS” aims to spotlight that all forms of kindness contribute to building an inclusive and connected community.

Let’s have greater acceptance, respect, and inclusion for everyone!

Show your support by wearing PINK!

Pink Shirt Day – Wednesday, February 28th, 2024.

We continue to promote diversity and inclusion at CTK. The mission of Pink Shirt Day is to create a more kind, inclusive world by raising awareness for anti-bullying initiatives.  Today our diversity is becoming more visible than ever as people continue to embrace their cultures, identities, and true selves in more open and direct ways. The 2024 slogan “ALL KINDS OF KINDESS” aims to spotlight that all forms of kindness contribute to building an inclusive and connected community.

Let’s have greater acceptance, respect, and inclusion for everyone!

Show your support by wearing PINK!

Kindergarten 2024-2025 School Year Registration is NOW OPEN

Christ the King School is welcoming Kindergarten registrations for children born in 2019 or 2020.   It is important to register your child early.  To register your child, Parents or legal guardians of the child(ren) are asked to click on this link: https://www.wcdsb.ca/ to register your child(ren) for Kindergarten. Look for the tab at the top of your screen that says, “Register”.

1. Next, scroll down and select “Kindergarten Registration”. You will start by completing our online registration.
2. Then, school will then call you to schedule a time to complete the registration process.
   1. The following documents will be required:
      1. a birth certificate or other legal proof of your child’s age,
      2. proof of home address and a

• a Catholic Baptismal Certificate of either parent or child.

If you do not have internet access, we invite you to call our school and we will help.

Children with special needs, (e.g., speech and language, vision, hearing, intellectual), should register at the school in their home area. If you are a non-Catholic, but wish to explore a Catholic education for your child(ren), please review the WCDSB Admissions to Catholic Elementary Schools Policy found here: Admissions to Elementary Catholic Schools – APA001 (wcdsb.ca) found or give us a call to learn more.

We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you into Christ the King community. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us.

Reminders for the Week

“We can support one another and face every kind of challenge with courage and hope when we draw our strength from Jesus.” – Pope Francis

A Lenten Reflection…

Give up complaining, focus on gratitude

Give up harsh judgments, think kindly thoughts

Give up worry, trust divine Providence

Give up discouragement, be full of hope

Give up bitterness, turn to forgiveness

Give up hatred, return good for evil

Give up negativism, be positive

Give up pettiness, become mature

Give up jealousy, pray for trust.

We have six weeks to focus on Lent – a time to turn to God in all we do. As a daily reflection, we ask ourselves what we need to stop doing or start doing to be the person God has created to us be. We are called to uphold 3 pillars – to pray, to fast, and to give to those in need. Fasting can also be fasting from habits – not just food. God bless you all this Lenten Season.

Here are some Reminders:

Staffing Update

While Ms. Hicks and Ms. Skrzypek are off on a leave of absence, we welcome Ms. Scott and Ms. Wakeford respectively. We are excited to have you join, Christ the King, home of the Bobcats!

Public Health and Vaccinations

Please ensure that your child(ren)’s vaccinations are up-to-date or that an exemption has been filed with the Region of Waterloo Public Health. If they do not receive this information before TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2024, at 4:30 p.m., your child will be suspended from school starting Wednesday, March 27, as per Public Health.

Kindergarten 2024-2025 School Year Registration is NOW OPEN

Christ the King School is welcoming Kindergarten registrations for children born in 2019 or 2020. It is important to register your child early. To register your child, Parents or legal guardians of the child(ren) are asked to click on this link: https://www.wcdsb.ca/ to register your child(ren) for Kindergarten. Look for the tab at the top of your screen that says, “Register”.

1. Next, scroll down and select “Kindergarten Registration”. You will start by completing our online registration.

2. Then, school will then call you to schedule a time to complete the registration process.

1. The following documents will be required:

1. a birth certificate or other legal proof of your child’s age,

2. proof of home address and a

· a Catholic Baptismal Certificate of either parent or child.

If you do not have internet access, we invite you to call our school and we will help.

Children with special needs, (e.g., speech and language, vision, hearing, intellectual), should register at the school in their home area. If you are a non-Catholic, but wish to explore a Catholic education for your child(ren), please review the WCDSB Admissions to Catholic Elementary Schools Policy found here: Admissions to Elementary Catholic Schools – APA001 (wcdsb.ca) found or give us a call to learn more.

We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you into Christ the King community. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us.

WCDSB Canoe at CTK

The WCDSB built an Indigenous Canoe last year. This year, the WCDSB will be bringing the canoe to school sites for one week each. CTK will host the Canoe from Mar 1 – Mar 7. Jennifer Statts (WCDSB FNMI Consultant) will also come to our school during that week that we host the canoe, to engage with students around Indigenous Worldview, Community Building, Canoe building and the history of the canoe.

PA Day – April 8

Please note that the Professional Activity (PA) Day, initially set for April 19, 2024, has been rescheduled to April 8, 2024. This adjustment is to prioritize the safety and well-being of our students and staff due to the Total Solar Eclipse expected on April 8, 2024.

Parish Information:

Please mark the following dates on your calendar. Please contact the Parish office at (519) 623-3773 for registration and other information about Sacraments.

FIRST CONFESSION MARCH 5th AT 6 PM

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION APRIL 13th AT 9 AM

CONFIRMATION APRIL 20th AT 11 AM ~ Bishop Crosby

WCDSB Updates

Please visit our School Board Website for updates and recent information. Here is the link: https://www.wcdsb.ca/

Are you having issues logging into Aspen? The WCDSB has a new process. They have setup a new support email for any parent(s) having issues accessing/creating their parent portal account in Aspen. The support email is OLRHelp@wcdsb.ca .

Important Dates: for these and all upcoming events, please visit our calendar on our website at https://christtheking.wcdsb.ca/

Spirit Wear Day – wear our school colours blue and gold or spirit wear every Thursday!

February – Back History and Heritage Month

Feb 15 – March 8 – MDI Test Administered by Classroom Teacher (Grades 4-8)

Feb 27-28 – Kindergarten Registration

Mar 1 – 7 -WCDSB Canoe – CTK to host

Mar 4 – Grade 8 Parent meeting for Grade 8 Retreat – Library – 4:15-5:15 PM

March 5 – Grade 2 – First Reconciliation 6-7 PM – St. Patrick Parish

March 8-15 – March Break – March Break begins on a Friday this year. There is no school on Friday March 8th.

March 20-27 – CCAT assessments (Grade 4 students)

March 29 – Good Friday – Board Holiday (no school)

April 1 – Easter Monday– Board Holiday (no school)

April 8 – PA Day – Please note that the Professional Activity (PA) Day, initially set for April 19, 2024, has been rescheduled to April 8, 2024. This adjustment is to prioritize the safety and well-being of our students and staff due to the Total Solar Eclipse expected on April 8, 2024.

April 10 – 17 – CAT-4 Assessment (Grade 7 students)

May 20 – Victoria Day

May 31 – PA Day

June 24 – Grade 8 Graduation 5-7:15 PM at St. Bene’s

June 25- Term 2 Report Cards

June 27 – Last Day of School for students

June 28 – PA Day

Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations Themes: A Reflective, Creative and Holistic Thinker

I Have IDEAS! I have thoughts and opinions that matter I make good choices I have hope for the future I solve problems with knowledge, understanding and prayer I know we are all equal and special Because I have ideas, I have a purpose, and I will live my life like Jesus

Our Mission:

“As disciples of Christ, we educate and nurture hope in all learners to realize their full potential to transform God’s world.”

Our Vision:

“Our Catholic Schools: heart of the community – success for each, a place for all.”

Be safe and stay healthy!

With special occasions such as First Communion, Confirmation, and Graduation approaching, this is often an expensive time for parents and not all families can easily afford the new clothing. If any families have nearly new condition formal wear that their children have outgrown, we ask that you consider donating this to the school.

Donations can be dropped off at the office. We will then be able to let students select what they like from the donated clothing and feel good on their special occasions.

With thanks for your consideration and support.

Orders for March are due February 26, 2024.

Dominos Pizza

Pizza day is every Wednesday!!

Parents may select the number of slices that are available below and please ensure that you are selecting the type of pizza you would like to order

The options available are:

Pepperoni $2.00
Cheese Pizza $1.75

NO LATE orders will be accepted and NO REFUNDS for absentee students

Pizza orders will be collected by month and must be completed by the due date in the previous month so that we can place orders in advance!

Pizza will arrive for lunch hour at 11:15 am and delivered to each classroom.

Thank you

Have a great day!

CTK Office