Here are some Reminders:
“May the Lord always give us hope for the future and the strength to keep going.” – Pope Francis
Hopefully, the April showers are behind us, and now we look for April to bloom around us! Let us take a moment to express gratitude for the resilience and dedication of each member of our school community. We have an unwavering commitment to learning. Let this month serve as a reminder of the beauty of new beginnings and growth. May we continue to embrace the spirit of renewal and nurture a culture of kindness, curiosity, and collaboration within our school. Wishing you all a joyful and fulfilling rest of April.
Grade 7 Confirmation:
Please keep the Grade 7 students in your prayers as they celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation, tomorrow, Saturday, April 20th – St. Patrick Church 11:00- 12:30 with Bishop Crosby.
Grade 4- 8 Presentation: Parent Viewing
On Tuesday, our grade 4 – 8 students had the opportunity to hear a wonderful speaker and message. Dwayne Morgan spoke to our students in a speech and poetic performance on the following topics: responsibility, social media, phones, race, making good choices, respect between genders, healthy connections and more. It is my hope that parents would take the time to watch this talk and talk about it with their children; it is well worth your time and should benefit your child and even your family relationships. The link will remain posted on YouTube until Sunday night and might be the best thing your family watches or listens to this week. Here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcCWFNQZHyo Please note that the broadcast was filming much before Dwayne took the stage, please fast forward to the 25:45 mark of the video.
Cell Phones At School: Not recommended
We are reaching out for your continued support in your child’s positive school community and academic learning. We strongly encourage cell phones and ear pods are NOT brought to school. Should a student NEED to bring a cell phone it should be turned off during the day and in their school bag. The only time cell phones are permitted to be used during the school day is with an exception, with teacher permission. We have Chromebook devices for instructional purposes, so cell phones are not needed. We have phones in the office and all classrooms, any communication with students during the day should go through a teacher or the office. Should a student bring a cell phone and/or ear pods to school and they are using them without permission they will be directed to the office and a call home may follow as well.
Cell phones are a normal part of life for many kids. Staying in touch with friends is important to preteens and teens. However, if phone use is getting in the way of family time, homework, and other responsibilities, it might be time to help your kid manage their phone time too. Here are a few great places to start if you are looking for resources too.
Cellphones and Devices: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers | Common Sense Media
Parents’ Ultimate Guide to Snapchat | Common Sense Media
Are You Moving?
To help us with our planning for next September, it would be appreciated if you could let us know now, if you will be moving out of our school area over the summer. If you know of any families moving into the area with children who plan to attend Christ the King, it would be helpful if you could alert us. The more information we have, the better we are able to organize staff and students for September. Thanks!
| Drop Offs/Pickups: We kindly ask that students make every effort to arrive at school on time for our 8:30am starting bell. Students can arrive as early as 8:15am to the backyard. Unfortunately, we continue to see as many as 30+ students trickling in after the bell for approximately a half hour. Not only is this reflected in their attendance record, we know that when students arrive on time they are able to socialize with peers and walk into class with their friends ready for school. |
| In addition, while we understand that unforeseen circumstances can arise, we often have to call families at the end of the day due to late pick- ups. We do not have staff who can supervise students past our bell time. Supervision and safety past 3:00pm is the responsibility of parents/caregivers. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. |
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”.
- Next, scroll down and select “Kindergarten Registration”. You will start by completing our online registration.
- Then, school will then call you to schedule a time to complete the registration process.
- The following documents will be required:
- a birth certificate or other legal proof of your child’s age,
- proof of home address and a
- The following documents will be required:
- 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.
Kindergarten Parent Information Session: Families new to kindergarten in September 2024 are invited to our Orientation Night on Mondday, May 6th from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. This will be an in-person meeting, families will gather for an information session and will have an opportunity to visit our kindergarten classes. Our educators will be available that evening to answer any questions you may have as you prepare your child(ren) to transition to school in the fall. We look forward to meeting our new families.
Math @Home Resources for Families Campaign!
Parents can make a big difference in their child’s learning by talking with them about what they are learning at 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.
Please see these Math @Home Resources linked below.
https://www.wcdsb.ca/programs-and-services/curriculum/elementary-curriculum/mathematics-elementary/
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.
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 .
EQAO: Spring / Summer for Students in Grades 3 and 6 EQAO continues to host a series of webinars and provide learning modules to support educators, and parents and guardians. May 1 – Explore Your Future Exp (Grade 7 -12) Explore Your Future helps caregivers, students and educators to better understand opportunities for work and learning here in Waterloo Region. Over 75 exhibitors will showcase careers and answer your questions, including: 1. Local employers in sectors like construction, advanced manufacturing, health care, technology, business, arts, and more 2. Community agencies with resources on how to get experience through employment, volunteering or starting a business 3. Experts in Experiential Learning and Career/Life Planning from the Waterloo Region and Waterloo Catholic school boards To avoid lineups at the door and to be eligible to win prizes, register in advance! Registration is required so that we can communicate important details to attendees in advance, gain insights to improve future events, and track overall participation for our funders. Cambridge Explore your Future on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 from 5-8 p.m. at Tapestry Hall, Cambridge – Register for this free Cambridge event here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/explore-your-future-cambridge-2024-registration-757974130027?aff=odcleoeventsincollection&keep_tld=1&mc_cid=2cdccbbaae&mc_eid=306d776e85
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| Important Dates: for these and all upcoming events, please visit our calendar on our website at https://christtheking.wcdsb.ca/ |
- The WCDSB 2024-2025 School Year Calendar : Ontario School Year Calendar 2024-2025 (wcdsb.ca)
Spirit Wear Day – wear our school colours blue and gold or spirit wear every Thursday!
April 20 – Grade 7 Confirmation – St. Patrick Church 11- 12:30 with Bishop Crosby
May 8, 9, 10 – CTK Dram: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (more info to follow)
May 6th – Welcome to Kindergarten Night for newly registered Kindergarten students (2024-2025 school year) 5:00-6:00 PM
May 13 – Track & Field (Grades 4-8) @ St. Benedict
May 16 – Public Health : Grade 7 Immunization
May 20 – Victoria Day – no school
May 29 – 30 – Grade 8 Retreat Days
May 31 – PA Day
June 24 – Grade 8 Graduation 5-7:15 PM at St. Benedict’s
June 25- Term 2 Report Cards
June 27 – Last Day of School for students
June 28 – PA Day – no school for students
Be safe and stay healthy!