École St. Cecilia Junior High School

8830-132 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5E 0X8

Phone: 780-476-7695 Fax: 780-473-7363

Web Page: www.stcecilia.ecsd.net

SEPTEMBER 2019

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Welcome to the 2019-2020 school year! I extend a warm welcome to all new

and returning students, their families and to our dedicated staff. Since the June

newsletter we would like to welcome Mr. Halabi and Ms. Richardson to the

staff of École St. Cecilia. A new school year brings with it renewed energy, a

sense of optimism and excitement. I look forward to working alongside you in

providing engaging, meaningful programming for all students. As a well-

established Catholic school community filled with the Gospel values of Jesus

Christ, École St. Cecilia, will continue to develop students’ spiritual, academic,

physical and social potential throughout the 2019-2020 academic year.

I look forward to a wonderful year and working together with you and the

whole community. Your involvement in your child’s daily school experiences

is vital. Be sure to take the time to chat with your child each day about his/her

classroom activities, provide a regular homework and reading time, and check

their planners for information from school. In order to ensure your child has

the very best education, it is important we keep the lines of communication

open at all times. Education is truly a collaborative effort between home and

school, as you have valuable information that will assist in programming for

your child. Working together, we will strive to provide the best possible education experience for all your

children. Education is a partnership between school and families and the staff looks forward to working with

you throughout the coming year, and are here to support you. If you have questions or concerns, please

contact your child’s teacher.

Thursday September 19th, at 6:30 PM is the first opportunity for the parents to meet with the teaching

staff. Parents are encouraged to attend, learn about the school, the programs and forge a relationship so that

we can work together for the success of the students. The School Advisory Council will hold their Annual

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Pg. 1 Principal’s message

Pg. 4 Bus Pass Info 2019

Pg. 7- Meet the Staff night

Pg.19- Superintendent

Message

OFFICE HOURS

Monday - Friday 8:00 - 3:30

Thursday 8:00 - 3:00

BUSINESS OFFICE HOURS

Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri - 8:30 –

3:00 (closed from 12:30 – 1:00

for lunch)

Thursday - 8:30 – 12:10 pm

The newsletter is available online

at the beginning of each month. If

you want a paper copy, please

contact the office and we will

provide one to your child. All

newsletters are emailed to

parents.

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General Meeting and executive elections that evening as well. We are always happy to welcome new parents

to our committed and dedicated parent council so please consider joining.

In the future all newsletters will be published on the last working day of each month. Please take the time to

read this entire newsletter as it contains valuable information regarding École St. Cecilia and the new school

year.

Together we are going to have a WONDERFUL year!

Mr. Roman Iwanyk Mrs. Carm Shim

Principal Assistant Principal

A Prayer for a New School Year:

Spirit of God, fill our hearts with a desire to seek truth and rejoice in beauty. Help us to know what is pleasing

to you and to understand what is right and good in your sight. Give us the spirit of learning that we may please

you by our thoughts and love you in your creation. Give all teachers your constant encouragement and guide

them in their good work. Spirit of God, make us effective witnesses of your truth to all whose lives we touch.

We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord.

Amen.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

School Fees:

Visa, MasterCard payments can be made online through your PowerSchool account. Only exact cash payments will be accepted, as well as debit, Visa & and MasterCard payments during business office hours. (See page one

for Business Office hours)

If there is a reason that you cannot pay your school fees, please contact the business office at 780-476-7695 to

make alternate arrangements.

Picking up of Students:

Parents/Guardians, just a reminder that if your child is leaving school early and being picked up by someone

other than you, please call the office to inform us.

Building Opens at 8:00 a.m.:

For students arriving early, the building will be open at 8:00 a.m. as there is NO supervision until that time. We

ask that students wait in the back foyer from 8:00 am until the first bell rings at 8:12 am before they go to their

lockers.

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Parking:

Please DO NOT PARK in the O’Leary Pool parking lot. You will be issued a ticket or will be towed. We ask

parents NOT TO DOUBLE PARK OR PARK IN THE BUS ZONE IN FRONT OF THE SCHOOL. The staff

parking lot in the back of the school is not to be used as a drop off or a pick up as this area is

reserved for staff. We also ask parents NOT to PARK in the GLENGARRY COMMUNITY HALL/DAY

CARE PARKING LOT as there are yellow buses that go in there.

Student Absences:

If your son/daughter is going to be absent for any reason, please report the absence to 780-476-7695 anytime.

Please keep in mind it is your responsibility to inform the school of an absence. The key to success in school, is

to attend classes regularly and punctually. The ‘SwiftK12-Alerting’ auto dialer will contact the home phone

of all absent students to deliver a recorded message advising the parent of the absence. This call is to notify you of the absence of the student that day.

Homework:

It is our school policy that if a student is absent it is his/her responsibility to contact their homework buddy or

check the teacher’s “google classroom” to get their assignments. If your child is absent due to illness for more

than four days, you may call the office for homework. Check out our website for our vacation policy.

Personal Items:

Students are encouraged NOT to bring personal items of value to school. Students do so at their own risk.

The school will not be held responsible for any lost or stolen items.

Medical Alerts:

If your child has a severe medical alert, we would ask you to please notify the school office, and fill out all

necessary medical forms.

Change of Information:

Please notify the office if you have had a change of address or phone number. Also, if you have an email address,

please share it with the school so you can be alerted with info through our SwiftK12 messaging service.

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Bus Pass Fees 2019-20 School Year:

E.T.S. bus passes are sold through the business office each month. To avoid long line ups pay through your

PowerSchool account and bus passes will be given to your child at school. The price to the student is

$54.00(ECSD subsidizes part of the price). The cost of a replacement pass will be $75.00 (full price). Family Plan

(families of three or more purchasing bus passes) is $50.00. Family Plan Application forms are available at the

school. REPLACEMENT passes will be sold only at the request of a parent.

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Lunchtime:

École St. Cecilia is a closed campus school, if your child goes home

at lunchtime, a letter from the parent/guardian must be given to the

office and include: Student’s full name, parent/guardians printed name,

phone number, and the date(s) that this will occur.

Electronics:

Electronic Devices are allowed on school property, but they must

always be on silent mode. Devices of any kind are not

permitted during the entire school day between 8:12 am. –

2:45pm. See the Website for more information.

REGULAR SCHEDULE

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday &

Friday

Call In 8:12 am

Announcements 8:20 - 8:23am

Block 1 8:25 - 9:11am

Block 2 9:13 – 9:59am

Locker Break 9:59 -10:04am

Block 3 10:04 -10:50am

Block 4 10:52 -11:38am

Lunch 11:38 -12:18pm

Block 5 12:23 -1:09pm

Block 6 1:11 – 1:57pm

Block 7 1:59 - 2:45pm

Dismissal 2:45 pm

THURSDAY SCHEDULE

Call In 8:12 am

Announcements 8:20 - 8:23am

Block 1 8:25 – 9:17am

Block 2 9:19 – 10:11am

Locker Break 10:11 –10:14am

Block 3 10:14– 11:06am

Block 4 11:08 -12:00pm

Dismissal 12:00 pm

ST. CECILIA CONCESSION

Drinks, snacks and milk are always

available. The menu will change daily

featuring a variety of lunches from

Subway, Mediterranean Bakery, and

Spartan Grill.

Drinks are $1.00, milk is $1.75, and lunches

are never more than $5.00.

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St. Cecilia School

September 19th, 2019

6:30 – 6:50 pm: SAC Annual General Meeting

(large gym)

7:00 pm: Meet the Staff (large gym)

then proceed to your child’s homeroom

classroom

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Terry Fox School Run/Walk

Thursday, September 26th 2019 St. Cecilia School will be participating in this year’s Terry Fox School

Run for cancer research. We are proud to continue the legacy of one of

our country’s greatest heroes. We hope you will join us and support this

wonderful cause by donating to our Terry Fox School Run fundraising

page at

http://www.terryfox.ca/StCeciliAB

Thank you!!

The future of cancer research has never looked brighter!

#terryfoxliveshere @theterryfoxfoundation #terryfoxschoolruns

Login with your Username and Password to track school donations:

Username: 2019AB7251 Password: CUREAB3340

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Thank you to everyone who came to the Girls and Boys Soccer tryouts this year.

Congratulations to the following students on making the 2019 St-Cecilia girl’s and boy’s teams!!

2019 Girls Soccer Team

Abbie A. Aryana A. Victoria B.

Camilla C. Terri D. Adrianna D.

Vanessa G. Isabella H. Aspen O.

Sierra O. Lauren S. Haylie S.

Isobel S. Kennedy T. Laura U.

Maya Z.

Coaches: Ms. Migaldi and Ms. Toniolo

2019 Boys Soccer Team

Joshua B. Marco E. Avery S.

Jonathan K. Alex S. David H.

Brian S. Goanar T. Jamal A.

Tyson T. Carter D. Matias E.

Barisuka K. Naod A. Rihardon B.

Coaches: Mrs. Munoz and Ms. Bragnalo

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ST-CECILIA ATHLETIC WEAR

FOR SALE

Ranging in price from $5 - $15

Comes in grey, white and black.

Limited sizes available.

Contact the business office

@780-476-7695.

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How to access Calendar on St-Cecilia Website

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SAC NEWS

Please be advised that the following Radio and TV Stations will carry announcements with

respect to transportation cancellations due to inclement weather conditions.

RADIO STATIONS

630 CHED AM 930 the Light CJCA CBC

CISN FM 103.9 SHINE 105.9 FM CHFA (CBC Fr.)

FRESH FM 92.5 TSN 1260 CFCW 840

INEWS 880 AM 95.7 CRUZ FM CAPITALFM 96.3

the Bounce FM 91.7 the Bear 100.3 FM K97 97.3

UP! 99.3 FM SONIC 102.9 FM 102.3 NOW! Radio

HOT 107 FM 104.9 VIRGIN Radio FM

TV STATIONS

CITYTV CTV Edmonton GLOBAL Edmonton CBC TV

Every effort will be made to have messages broadcast commencing no later than 6:30 a.m.

Hello Parent(s)/Guardian(s) of Students who attend École St. Cecilia Jr High!

Your School Advisory Council (SAC) needs YOU!! Our council meets 6-8 times per

year at 5:30pm at the school. Our meetings typically last less than 45 minutes and we

use that time to support our students’ success at school by getting informed about

school activities, discuss future school plans, support the bi-annual CASINO, and most

importantly, connect with our fellow parents and community members.

As a parent or guardian of a St. Cecilia Tiger, you are a member of our SAC! Feel free

to join us at our Annual General Meeting on September 19th, 2019 @ 6:30

pm in the large gym. Come and participate in the important conversation about our

children’s junior high school.

Thank you!

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FRENCH TUTORS

Here are some useful organizations that can provide French tutors for you and your

family.

Canadian Parents for French (CPF)

1-800-561-2978 780-433-7311 in Edmonton

www.cpfalta.ab.ca

Click on: - For students

- Activities and resources

Alliance Française

In Edmonton (780)469-0399

www.af.ca/edmonton

Click on : - Apprendre le français

- English

- French school

- Children and Youths

- Private

Campus St. Jean

In Edmonton (780)465-8700

* Ask for names of university students who would be willing to tutor

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Lunch Time Extracurricular Activities

Room 202

LUNCH GROUPS:

*Board games – Monday 11:58 – 12:18 pm

*Art Club – Tuesday 11:38 – 12:18 pm

*Free 2 Be – Friday 11:38 – 12:18 pm

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Power teacher Pro Gradebook

Power Teacher Pro Gradebook Explained video for parents: https://youtu.be/boVV98DfVUg

In this revised gradebook, when a teacher creates an assignment, they attach at least one

key learner outcome to that assignment. Along with the numerical grade of the

assignment, a teacher also assesses the connected learner outcome(s) chosen in terms

of levels of achievement (beginning, approaching, proficient and exemplary). In the quick-

look ups on PowerSchool, which can be accessed at any time, the achievement of each

student is expressed numerically as well through levels of achievement on the learner

outcomes chosen. This visual representation clearly leads parents, student and teachers

into dialogue about next steps in learning.

At the November and March Parent/student/teacher interviews, the PowerTeacherPro

gradebook along with student work will be excellent resources to engage in dialogue

about each student’s learning to date and to set goals for continued progress and

success. The subject level teacher will follow up through email with parents of students

who show signs of struggle who did not attend an interview.

The June 26th progress reports will include an assessment of student learner skills, a

percentage grade in Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies and Religion as well as a

summary level of achievement (beginning, approaching, proficient, exemplary) for each

curricular learner outcome assessed during the term.

Parent user name and passwords can be accessed by calling the school office.

The ongoing outcomes-based assessment and reporting structure gives parents, students and

teachers clear information about student achievement which informs next steps in teaching

and learning for the continued progress and success of each student.

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Archbishop of Edmonton

Dear Friends,

With summer now starting to fade, a new academic year begins. Students and teachers who are

looking ahead must inevitably feel some combination of hope and fear.

When we consider these coming months, we can learn something about the Christian life.

This next year, there will be flourishing, strengthening, learning and maturing, happening all around us

and within us. Hard times are going to come and go, and then come back around again. Alberta will

experience a dark season stretching on for months, with bitter cold and harsh weather. There are

many tests ahead of you, and assignments and reports and group projects as well.

And then all at once, when hope seems nearly gone, the sunlight will break through again. The

warmth you now feel will come back to us, the trees will burst into green, and on some happy day,

you and your teachers will step out the doors of your school into a summertime of rest.

The Christian life can follow a similar pattern.

A person’s entire time on earth, however long it may be, is a chance to learn in the school of virtue

and sanctity. It is our time for growing close to Christ Jesus. You are now preparing for an eternity of

freedom and friendship with God.

There will be hard times and tests in our lives. However, if we are willing to learn and grow in love,

then in the end, through the grace of God, we can be restored to the light and peace that God made

us for. As Christ says in Matthew's Gospel, "the one who endures to the end will be saved" (10:22).

Let us set out into this year, then, and into the rest of our lives, with our eyes fixed on the everlasting

joy of the gospel.

Richard W. Smith

Archbishop of Edmonton

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