Monthly Archives: May 2022

“I Can & I Will…Be Unstoppable”

Mrs Amorim, Mrs Tavares, Ms Soares and the students of Room 108  will be creating prayers and jokes of the day!!

Track and Field at St Benedict’s has been rescheduled for Monday June 6, 2022.

EQAO for Grade 3 was meant to start Monday May 30, it has been delayed. We will confirm when the Grade 3 assessment is rescheduled.

Monday, May 30

• Welcome back to a great week of learning!!

Tuesday, May 31 – Pita Day

• Cross Country at Shade Mills

Wednesday, June 1– Pizza Day & Spirit Wear Day

• Please wear your blue and yellow school spirit wear
• Grade 3 EQAO
• Welcome June!!
• Pride Flag will be raised
• School Wide Umbrella Assembly focused on Self Efficacy – Hosted by Ms Gillespie and Rm 123 

Thursday, June 2

• Grade 3 EQAO

Friday, June 3

• Professional development Day – No School for Students
• EA and CYW Appreciation Day

Important Save The Dates 

• Tuesday June 28 – Grade 8 Graduation at St Benedict’s
  • Tentative schedule: 5:30-8:00 Graduation Liturgy,  Awards, Photo & Dance at St Benedict’s. We will confirm the times asap

Important Dates

• June 3 – PA Day
• June 6 – Grade 4-8 Track & Field at St Benedict
• June 9 – Lion Safari for Primary Students
• June 27 -Term 2 Report Card Distribution Date
• June 28 – Graduation Day – 5:30 pm St Benedict’s School (note the start time)
• June 29 -Last Day of School

Dear CTK Families;

Just a reminder that our last Professional Activity Day of the school year is on  Friday, June 3, 2022.

Have a wonderful day!

CTK Office

“I Can & I Will…Be Unstoppable”

We hope that you took time this  weekend to do things that make your heart smile. 

Mrs Lisi Smith, Mrs Magliocco and the students of Room 109 will be creating prayers and jokes of the day!!

Monday, May 23

• Happy Victoria Day – No School!!

Tuesday, May 24 – Pita Day

• Co-Ed Soccer Tournament at Riverside Park
• Last day for June pizza orders

Wednesday, May 25– Pizza Day & Spirit Wear Day 

• Please wear your blue and yellow school spirit wear

Thursday, May 26

Friday, May 27 – Smoothie and Popcorn Day

Important Save The Dates 

• Tuesday June 28 – Grade 8 Graduation at St Benedict’s
  • Tentative schedule: 5:30-8:00 Graduation Liturgy,  Awards, Photo & Dance at St Benedict’s. We will confirm the times asap

Important Dates

• June 3 – PA Day
• June 9 – Lion Safari for Primary Students – Payment only through Cash Online
• June 27 -Term 2 Report Card Distribution Date
• June 28 – Graduation Day – 5:30 pm St Benedict’s School (note the start time)
• June 29 -Last Day of School

Dear CTK Parents/Guardians;

The African Lion Safari field trip is now available for purchase on school cash online as of today!!

only the above classes will be attending the school field trip.

The cost is $30.00

*only payments on school cash online will be accepted.

Purchase deadline is June 1, 2022

Thank you

Have a great day!

Due to the weather, track and field is canceled for today.

We will look for another date.

“I Can & I Will…Be Unstoppable”

Ms Gillespie and the students of Room 123  will be creating prayers and jokes of the day!!

We have some very exciting news to share.  Our school community has been selected to receive significant improvements to our school yard. This summer a fabulous new accessible playground creative will be put in!!

Monday, May 16

• • Welcome back Mrs Almanza!!
  • Grade 4-8 Track and Field at St Benedicts. We are looking forward to a great day with our friends from St Joseph’s. Students will be walking to Bennies. Please ensure that they have snacks, lunch, water, sunscreen and a hat. Students will not be permitted to leave the area to go to the Plaza for lunch. Parents are reminded not to park in the front parking lot at St Benedict’s as it is reserved for the Library.

• 6 pm Welcome to Kindergarten in person at CTK

Tuesday, May 17 – Pita Day

Wednesday, May 18– Pizza Day & Spirit Wear Day 

• Please wear your blue and yellow school spirit wear
• Grade 8 Retreat Overnight at Mount Mary

Thursday, May 19

• Grade 8 Retreat at Mount Mary

Friday, May 20 – Smoothie and Popcorn Day

• Grade 8 Retreat at the School

Important Save The Dates 

• Tuesday June 28 – Grade 8 Graduation at St Benedict’s
  • Tentative schedule: 5:30-8:00 Graduation Liturgy,  Awards, Photo & Dance at St Benedict’s. We will confirm the times asap

Important Dates

• May 16 – Grade 4-8 Track & Field at St Benedict
• May 16 – Welcome to Kindergarten Meeting for new FDK students 6pm
• May 18-20- Grade 8 Day Retreat Opportunities
• May 23- Victoria Day
• June 3 – PA Day
• June 9 – Lion Safari for Primary Students
• June 27 -Term 2 Report Card Distribution Date
• June 28 – Graduation Day – 5:30 pm St Benedict’s School (note the start time)
• June 29 -Last Day of School

Monday May 16th at 6pm we are looking forward to welcoming our next years Kindergarten students and their parents to a welcome to Kindergarten information session.  Please ensure that at least one parent is with each student. We look forward to meeting our newest Bobcat families!

The warm weather has arrived and the students in Grades 4 to 8 are preparing and looking forward to participating in our School Track and Field Meet on May 16th at St Benedict Catholic Secondary School.

All students will participate in 3 track /1 field event OR 2 track / 2 field events. To ensure our success for the day, we have a few reminders for students and families to bring the following items:

1. A nutritional lunch and snacks in a cooler, if possible – please avoid sending any milk products (e.g., mayo as it may be sitting in the hot sun all day!)
2. Plenty of water in non-breakable containers.
3. Sunscreen is essential (kindly send tube/bottle sunscreen not aerosol).
4. Blanket or towel to sit on or to cover up with.
5. Track pants, sweatshirt, appropriate length shorts, t-shirt, wind pants and jacket, and suitable running shoes. (No spikes).
6. Umbrella and/or hat for the sun – there is very little shade – students need to protect themselves from the sun. Sunglasses are recommended.
7. Raincoat if the weather prescribes it.
8. There is no concession booth for the students. There is no need to send any money with your child.
9. Students are not permitted to leave the Track & Field meet at any time during the day or leave the designated area assigned to us.  This includes going to the plaza at lunch.
10. There are washrooms indoors that will be designated for our students only and a supervisor will assist students with washroom visits.
11. In between their events, students will be sitting in an assigned area with their class. We suggest bringing materials like books, cards, a sketch pad, or small travel games to entertain themselves. They are also encouraged to watch the events near their location and cheer on their peers.
12. NO ELECTRONIC DEVICES (cell phones, ipods, MP3 players, video games, etc.)
13. Parents are reminded not to park in the front of the school. This area is reserved for patrons of the Library.
14. Students will walk to track and back to the school.  Should a parent be on site to watch and would like to take their child home at the end of the meet – you must sign him/her out with a teacher (name & signature).  This will allow you to take your own child(ren) home. We cannot release friends to ride home with another family. Thank you for understanding.

We are also kindly reminding everyone that we are guests of St Benedict’s.

“I Can & I Will…Be Unstoppable”

Mrs Van Os & Mrs MacDowell will be creating prayers and jokes of the day!!

Congratulations to our Grade 7 students who celebrated the sacrament of Confirmation on April 29th. 

Congratulations to our Grade 2 students who receive their first Holy Communion May 1.

This is Catholic Education Week. Please take a moment to view this video. 

Many great Rebuild, Renew and Restore Together resources have been provided by the Diocese of Hamilton to support Catholic Education Week this year.  All of these resources can be located here: https://hamiltondiocese.com/catholic-education-week/

Update: Field trips will be starting. Please speak to the Main Office if you would like a volunteer letter or if you have any questions.Vulnerable sector checks will only be required for regular scheduled volunteers.

Monday, May 2

• Welcome back for another awesome week of learning & growing!
• Mrs McAuley Arruda continues  in the Main Office as Administrative Assistant
• CSAC Virtual Meeting 11:30am

Tuesday, May 3

• Chris Bray Virtual Concert
• 6pm St Benedict Family of School Catholic School Council Liturgy at St Benedict’s

Wednesday, May 4– Pizza Day & Spirit Wear Day 

• Please wear your blue and yellow school spirit wear
• School Wide Assembly Unstoppable Me – Umbrella Skill – Cognitive Flexibility
• 4pm Mount Mary Parent’s Meeting-at School in the Library Learning Common

Thursday, May 5

Friday, May 6 – Smoothie and Popcorn Day

• Skittles Day – Fun afternoon full of design challenges, bingo, creativity and a special treat! Please dress in your assigned Skittle colour. Anything goes!! Shirt, pants, socks, hair accessories…keep it easy and fun!

• • Mrs Amorim, Mrs Tavares & Ms Soares Rm 108– green
  • Mrs Lisi Smith & Mrs Magliocco Rm 109 – yellow
  • Ms Schwab Rm 111- orange
  • Mrs Van Os Rm 113– red
  • Mrs MacDowell -Rm 114 – blue
  • Mrs Taillon -Rm 115 – green
  • Mrs Kroetsch Rm 116 – orange
  • Ms Sauve Rm 122 – yellow
  • Ms Gillespie Rm 123- purple
  • Ms Duque Rm 129 – red
  • Ms Reale Rm 130 – blue

Important Save The Dates 

• Monday May 16 – Welcome to Kindergarten – Calling all new friends & families!
• Tuesday June 28 – Grade 8 Graduation at St Benedict’s
  • Tentative schedule: 4-7:30 Graduation Liturgy,  Awards, Photo & Dance at St Benedict’s

Important Dates

• May 2-6 Catholic Education Week
• May 3 – CSAC Meeting at St Benedict
• May 6 – Skittles Day at CTK! Many fun activities and special treats are planned for the afternoon
• May 16 – Grade 4-8 Track & Field at St Benedict
• May 16 – Welcome to Kindergarten Meeting for new FDK students 6pm
• May 18-20- Grade 8 Day Retreat Opportunities
• May 23- Victoria Day
• June 3 – PA Day
• June 9 – Lion Safari for Primary Students
• June 27 -Term 2 Report Card Distribution Date
• June 28 – Graduation Day – 4pm St Benedict’s School
• June 29 -Last Day of School