CALGARY CATHOLICSCHOOL DISTRICT

1232 Northmount Drive NWCalgary, Alberta T2L 0E1

Phone: 403-500-2039 Fax: 403-500-2239

Twitter: @stluke_CCSD

Administration Team

Martine ClaeysGlenn Johnston

Margaret Patterson

Student/Parent Handbook and Calendar of Events

2015 - 2016

St. Luke School

St. Luke School August 2015 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1

2 3 Heritage Day

4

5 DAY 3

6 DAY 4 7 DAY 5 8

9 10 DAY 6 11 DAY 1 12 DAY 2 13 DAY 3 14 DAY 4 15

16 17 DAY 5 18 DAY 6 19 DAY 1 20 DAY 2 21 DAY 3 22

23 24 DAY 4 25 DAY 5 26 DAY 6 27 Org Day AM / District Mass PM

28 Professional Day No classes

29

30 31 Teacher Org. Day

The administration and staff of St. Luke School would like to extend a warm welcome to all our students and their families. Our goal is to provide a quality Catholic education by building respect, inspiring dreams and including God. We believe that by creating a loving Christian environment we will enable our students to achieve their full potential. It is our hope that your family will experience a year of spiritual, academic and social growth. Our teachers and staff look forward to working with you throughout the school year. We are blessed with an exceptional staff, talented students and supportive parents. We believe that the best education students can receive is accomplished through continuous cooperation among the three major influences on our students: the home, the parish, and the school. This cooperation also has to be grounded in strong principles of mutual respect, support, and active involvement in the education of each child. This school handbook and calendar has two purposes. The handbook pages outline the school philosophy, expectations and practices that guide the daily operations at St. Luke. The calendar pages serve as a tool to keep track of activities and events. Additions and changes to the calendar will be communicated through the monthly newsletter available on our school website at: http://www.cssd.ab.ca/stluke If you have any concerns about your child’s progress over the course of the year, we invite you to contact your child’s homeroom teacher first and then administration for further assistance. For any other information, feel free to contact the office at: 403 500 2039 School Mission statement, School Philosophy, Vision, Catholic Community of Caring ST. LUKE SCHOOL VISION and MISSION STATEMENT St. Luke School serves the students of our community who are offered every opportunity to grow spiritually, socially, intellectually and physically in a French immersion Catholic setting. From this it follows that:

We accept the parents’ role as primary educators We believe that every student has the capacity for unlimited growth and that we are entrusted with providing every opportunity to

ensure this growth To afford every student the opportunity to grow Spiritually, we will:

Participate as a Catholic community in daily forms of individual and communal prayer Provide numerous occasions to learn and to participate in the liturgical life of the Church Promote the learning of Gospel values in our relationships with our community of students, parents, staff, church and school volunteers

To afford every student the opportunity to grow socially, we will: Foster an environment which is conducive to meaningful interaction among students, staff, parents and the community at large. Help establish a tolerance and understanding for other cultures

St. Luke School September 2015 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 DAY 1 First Day of School Kindergarten

2 DAY 2 Group Meeting

3 DAY 3 Kindergarten School B.B.Q 6:00- 7:30 PM Bring Dry Good Donation

4 DAY 4 Staggered Entry

5

6 Sacramental Registration Starts at St. Luke Church

7 Labour Day No Classes

8 DAY 5 Kindergarten Regular Schedule

9 DAY 6

10 DAY 1 10:00 AM Opening Mass at the Church All Parents Welcome Healthy Hunger: Jugo Juice

11 DAY 2

12

13 14 DAY 3 15 DAY 4 16 DAY 5 5:30 PM Volunteer Orientation Meeting 6:00 PM School Council Meeting All Parents Welcome

17 DAY 6 Parent Conversations K – 6 - 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Healthy Hunger: Pizza Hut

18 Parent Conversations K – 6 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM 12:30 – 3:00PM No Classes

19 District Run & Walk

20 21 Professional Day No classes

22 DAY 1 23 DAY 2 24 DAY 3 Healthy Hunger: Boston Pizza

25 DAY 4 Spirit Day

26

27 28 DAY 5 29 DAY 6 30 DAY 1 Terry Fox Run

To afford every student the opportunity to grow intellectually, we will: Stay informed about the basic knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for the intellectual development of children in an ever changing

society Foster the development of the basic knowledge, skills and attitudes in a collegial and collaborative teaching and learning environment

To afford every student the opportunity to grow physically, we will: Develop an interest in daily physical activity as an essential component of an active, healthy environment Foster the growth of knowledge, attitudes and skills that will enable each student to assume responsibility for healthy living and

personal well‐being Underlying these objectives is our own goal to afford every student the opportunity to acquire fluency in both of the official languages of Canada: English and French. We believe that all children need to be engaged thinkers to be successful learners. We strive to give them the type of education that will develop an entrepreneurial spirit and help them become global citizens. Our faith theme for the next three years is “Do justice, Love kindness and walk humbly with God. “ We will let this theme guide our spiritual journey. SCHOOL MOTTO “FAIS DE TON MIEUX”. “BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE” Catholic Community of Caring St. Luke School is a Catholic community of caring that values Faith, Caring, Responsibility, Respect, Trust and Family. Our belief in God is at the core of our faith and caring is at the heart of decent life. People who care must be willing to take responsibility. This means that they are accountable for their actions. If you take responsibility for yourself others will begin to respect you. Respect for each other makes a community of caring possible. To respect others means to see them as valuable in their own right. When people care for, act responsibly and respect each other, trust takes root and grows. To trust someone means you can depend and count on them. We begin to learn our values in our families. Families allow us to feel love, worth, belonging and responsibility. Accident Procedure Whenever a serious accident occurs on the school premises and immediate medical attention is necessary, the principal or designate will use his/her discretion to ensure the child’s medical needs are addressed. Parents are notified as soon as possible. If the parents cannot be reached the emergency phone number will be used to contact the designated emergency contact. EMS will be contacted if needed.

St. Luke School October 2015 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 DAY 2

Healthy Hunger: Extreme Pita

2 DAY 3 School Picture Day

3

4 5 DAY 4 6 DAY 5 8:30 AM Volunteer Orientation

7 DAY 6 8 DAY 1 Healthy Hunger: Edo of Japan

9 DAY 2 Professional Day K-12 No Classes

10

11 12 Thanksgiving Day No Classes

13 DAY 2 14 DAY 3 15 DAY 4 Gymnastics Unit Healthy Hunger: Subway

16 DAY 5 Gymastics Unit 1:00 PM St. Luke Feast Celebration All Parents Welcome

17

18 19 DAY 6 Gymnastics Unit

20 DAY 1 Gymnastics Unit

21 DAY 2 Gymnastics Unit

22 DAY 3 Gymnastics Unit Healthy Hunger: Mucho Burrito

23 DAY 4 Gymnastics Unit

24

25 26 DAY 5 Gymnastics Unit

27 DAY 6 Gymnastics Unit

28 DAY 1 Gymnastics Unit

29 DAY 2

30 DAY 3 Pizza Day Spirit Day

31

1:30 PM School Council Meeting All Parents Welcome

Healthy Hunger: Opa

Administering Medicine No student will be given any medication unless an “Authorization for Administering Medication Form” has been filled out annually and submitted to the school. Allergies Like all schools, at St. Luke we want all of our students to feel safe and included. Please make every effort to avoid sending peanut or nut products to school in the form of lunches, snacks, treats or cosmetics. If you are planning to send treats to your child’s classroom please keep in mind the District’s healthy snack policy. Please also notify the teacher of your plans at least two days in advance and consider non-edible alternatives such as pencils or bookmarks for classmates. Parents will be notified of allergies in their child’s homeroom in September. Agenda The school agenda as well as this calendar are effective tools in providing ongoing communication between parents and teachers. However the agenda may also be used by parents to write reminders to their children regarding bussing arrangements and appointment reminders, etc. Modelling effective communication and time management strategies at a young age really pays off in the long run. Arrival Procedure All students are required to remain outside in the schoolyard until the warning bell rings. At this time, the students are to line up near their designated door to wait for their teacher to escort them to their classroom. During inclement weather conditions (minus 18 degrees Celsius, heavy rain etc.) Students will enter the school and proceed to the gym to wait for the bell. Attendance Regular attendance is expected of all students except when illness or a family emergency prevents it. A parent must notify the office before 9:00 AM when a student is absent or late. If a parent does not call, the school will call to ensure student safety. Please make every effort to have your child at school on time. If for any reason your child is late, please contact the office to make us aware. Any student who arrives late or returns from an appointment is required to report to the office and sign in before going to class. Our computer system automatically generates phone calls for unexcused absences and late arrivals.

St. Luke School November 2015 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2

Faith Day No Classes

3 DAY 4 4 DAY 5 5 DAY 6 Healthy Hunger

6 DAY 1 7

8 9 DAY 2 10 DAY 3 Photo Re-Takes 10:00 AM Rememberance Day Celebration All Parents Welcome

11 Remembrance Day No Classes

12 DAY 4 Healthy Hunger

13 DAY 5 14

15 16 DAY 6

17 DAY 1 18 DAY 2 19 DAY 3 Healthy Hunger

20 DAY 4 Spirit Day Pizza Day

21

22 23 DAY 5 24 DAY 6 25 DAY 1 6:30 PM School Coucil Meeting All Parents Welcome

26 DAY 2 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Parent Conferences Healthy Hunger Book Fair

27 Parent Conferences K-6 - 9:00 AM – 12:00PM 12:30 – 3:00 No Classes

28

29 30 Professional Day K-9 No Clases

Transportation: The Transportation Department organizes and arranges bus routes for elementary students through either Southland Transportation or First Student. Decisions about routes or stops are not made at the school level. If you have any concerns regarding transportation please call the transportation department at 403 500 2457. Forms requesting change of routes or stops can be picked up at our office AND must be forwarded to the Transportation Department. We will be happy to assist you. It is extremely helpful if parents and students are aware of bussing information such as bus route number as well as stop number. Knowing this information can help to alleviate stress for students and parents. Please understand that bus drivers and school staff are not given this information due to privacy concerns. Southland: http://www.southland.ca/ First Student: http://www.firststudentcanada.com/ STUDENT CONDUCT Behavioural Expectations St. Luke is a Catholic Community of Caring School where students are expected to demonstrate behaviours which reflect the values of Catholic Education that are necessary for the maintenance of an effective learning-teaching environment. Specifically, a student is encouraged to:

Show respect for themselves, other students, staff, parents and visitors. Show respect for the care and safety of others at work and at play. Use proper names and language at all times. Protect the rights of others to study and learn. Come to class with all necessary books and materials. Complete all in-class work and assignments. Respect public property and carefully use and return all materials and equipment. Respect school rules. See that information to parents reaches home.

Progressive Discipline Plan The following steps will be implemented when a student does not maintain a level of conduct acceptable to the school community: 1. Informal talk – School personnel will talk with the student and try to reach an agreement regarding how the student should behave. 2. Restriction of privileges or community service.

St. Luke School December 2015 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 DAY 3

1:00 PM Advent Celebration – All Parents Welcome

2 DAY 4 3 DAY 5 Healthy Hunger

4 DAY 6 5

6 7 DAY 1

8 DAY 2 6:30 PM Christmas Concert Grades K – 2

9 DAY 3

10 DAY 4 6:30 PM Christmas Concert Grades 3 – 6 Healthy Hunger

11 DAY 5 Pizza Day

12

13 14 DAY 6 15 DAY 1 16 DAY 2 17 DAY 3 Spirit Day Pajama Day Healthy Hunger

18 DAY 4 Early Dismissal 10:00 Advent Celebration No PM Kindergarten Classes

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20 21 22 23 24 25 Christmas Day

26

27 28 29 30 31

3. Parent conferences – For a serious offence, a conference may be held between the student, parent and teacher. During this conference an agreement must be reached as to how the behaviour will be corrected. 4. Suspension - Suspension from school is the final action available and occurs only after all else has failed or when a serious transgression has occurred. Some infractions, however, warrant immediate suspension or expulsion. At every level of the progressive discipline plan, the student is expected to be honest and take responsibility for his/her actions. The student will develop an action plan that will:

Resolve the current conflict. Serve as a proactive strategy toward making better choices in the future.

Dress Code Elementary students are expected to dress in accordance with good grooming practices. Health regulations and monthly fire drills mandate the wearing of proper footwear in the school at all times. Wheeled or “heelie shoes” and flip flop sandals are not considered proper and safe footwear and therefore are not allowed at school. Please ensure students are dressed appropriately for our weather, as they will be going outside for recess and lunch. Since St. Luke is a Catholic school, we subscribe to the morals and traditions of the Catholic faith. Therefore, emblems, printing/writing on shirts, jackets and headwear should not be in conflict with Catholic values. No caps, hats or scarves are to be worn inside the school. During warm weather, students are expected to wear clothing that is conducive to learning and play. Tank tops, halter-tops, spaghetti straps, belly tops, short skirts, etc are not appropriate for a learning environment. Students wearing inappropriate items will be asked to change immediately. Students not complying with the Dress and Appearance Code will be asked to change into more appropriate attire. It will be viewed as defiant behaviour if the student repeatedly violates the Dress and Appearance Code. Consequences, as outlined in our school’s Progressive Discipline Plan, shall range from a verbal reminder to a suspension from school. SCHOOL FEES St. Luke School charges a “General Fee” for services and /or materials (i.e. agenda, postage, newsletters, celebrations, etc.) There is an “Extended Fee” for special activities/ projects, materials and fieldtrips. Each Fee amount may change annually. However, total fees shall not exceed $90.00 per year per child. “Lunch Hour Fees” are collected from students who stay at school during lunch hour. They are calculated to reflect the cost of 2 noon hour aides. A Fee collection form will be sent home in September. There will be hot lunches offered periodically throughout the school year. If you wish to participate please watch for the order form to come home with your child. These lunch options are completely optional.

St. Luke School January 2016 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1

New Years Day

2

3 4 DAY 5 Classes Resume

5 DAY 6 6 DAY 1

7 DAY 2 Healthy Hunger

8 DAY 3 9

10 11 DAY 4 12 DAY 5 13 DAY 6 14 DAY 1 1:00 PM New Year’s Celebration – All Parents welcome Healthy Hunger

15 DAY 2 16

17 18 DAY 3 19 DAY 4 20 DAY 5 21 DAY 6 Healthy Hunger

22 Professional Day K-9 No Classes

23

24 25 DAY 1 Open House 9:15 – 2:30

26 DAY 2 Open House 9:15 – 2:30

27 DAY 3 Open House 9:15 – 2:30 1:30 PM School Council Meeting All Parents Welcome

28 DAY 4 Open House 9:15 – 2:30 Healthy Hunger

29 DAY 5 Open House 9:15 – 2:30 Pizza Day Spirit Day

30

31

FIELD TRIPS Field trips are an enjoyable and integral part of our curricular and extracurricular programs. All children are expected to participate. In the fall, a parent annual fieldtrip consent form is sent home. Further, for each outing, a field trip authorization with pertinent information will be forwarded to you for your signature. This permission is essential. Students who do not have a signed authorization will not be permitted to attend the field trip. All fieldtrip expenses are included in the extended fees. It is the responsibility of parents to ensure the necessary medications for their children (i.e. epi-pens, inhalers etc.) are packed for field trips. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES On a monthly basis staff and students will practice fire drills and/or emergency procedures to ensure we are ready in an emergency situation. All schools in the province are mandated to have Disaster Plans in place in case a situation warrants itself. This includes lockdown and evacuation procedures. We will have a lockdown and evacuation drill twice during the year and fire drills are conducted at least six times during the school year. We are cognizant of the fact that this can be a frightening experience. Students will be taught these procedures with due care and sensitivity. HEALTH SERVICES It is important that children are well enough to learn when they come to school. Sick children should be kept at home for their own well-being, and for the health of others. Students who are too ill to go outside should be kept at home. As short-term illnesses affect all children at some point, it is necessary for parents to have emergency child-care plans in place. When students come to school, they are expected to be well enough to take part in all aspects of the day including Physical Education and recess. A Community Health Nurse makes regular visits to the school and is available for consultation and co-ordinates the planning and presentation of the health program. HOMEWORK Homework is any task assigned by teachers that students complete during non-school hours. The Calgary Catholic School District recognizes well-planned homework in Grades 3-12 can be a meaningful part of a student’s learning. Time spent on homework may vary from one student to the next. Parents who have concerns with homework expectations should contact their child’s teacher or the school principal to discuss the situation and the options available. The Calgary Catholic School District finalized a homework regulation in consultation with its community. You can find more information about the District’s homework regulation at www.cssd.ab.ca > District tab > Regulations > Instruction.

St. Luke School February 2016 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 DAY 6 2 DAY 1 3 DAY 2 4 DAY 3

Healthy Hunger

5 DAY 4 Mardi Gras 6:00 – 8:30

6

7 8 DAY 5 2:00 PM Carnival Presentation

9 DAY 6 Shrove Tuesday Cabane à Sucre

10 DAY 1 10:00 AM Ash Wednesday Presentation Winter Carnival Activites

11 Teachers' Convention

12 Teachers' Convention

13

14 15 Family Day

16 Professional Day No classes

17 DAY 2 18 DAY 3 Healthy Hunger

19 DAY 4 20

21 22 DAY 5 In-Line Skating K – 2 9:00 AM 3:15PM

23 DAY 6 In-Line Skating K – 2 9:00 AM 3:15PM

24 DAY 1 In-Line Skating K – 2 9:00 AM 3:15PM 6:30 PM School Council Meeting All Parents Welcome

25 DAY 2 In-Line Skating K – 2 9:00 AM 3:15PM Speed Skating Grades 5 & 6 Dryland Training 9:00AM 11:00AM Healthy Hunger

26 DAY 3 In-Line Skating K – 2 9:00 AM 3:15PM Pizza Day Spirit Day

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28 29 DAY 4 In-Line Skating K – 2 9:00 AM 3:15PM Speed Skating Grades 5 & 6 Oval

INCLEMENT WEATHER Students are expected to go outside for recess and during noon hour. Parents are expected to ensure their children are prepared for all weather conditions (snow clothes, rain clothes, hats and sunscreen). Children who are too sick to go outdoors should remain at home until they are able to go outside at recess and lunchtime. Students will be permitted to remain indoors when: the temperature according to Environment Canada is –18 degrees C or colder; it is raining heavily or there is lightning. In the event of inclement weather conditions prior to the morning entrance bell, students will be permitted to enter and go to the gym. LIBRARY SERVICES We are proud of our library. It contains an extensive collection of both French and English books. We hope the students use it to the utmost. The school librarian is there to assist and supervise the students. Students may borrow books for a one-week period and renew them if an extension is required. Students are allowed one French book and one English book, unless class projects warrant more. If a student does not return his/her library book(s) on the scheduled day, he/she may not take another book from the library until all books are returned. If a book has not been returned after one month (and presumed lost) the school librarian will send a note home indicating the cost of the book. Payment to replace the book must be forwarded to the school. If the book is then found, a refund will be given, minus a 1$ administration fee. All classes are scheduled in the library once during the six-day cycle. Plastic book bags are given to each student to prevent damage to and from school.

LINES OF COMMUNICATION We will endeavour to have the newsletter online during the first week of every month, with paper copies available in the office for pick-up. Updates and additional notices, when warranted, will be sent home with the youngest or only child of the family. Weekly updates and notices are also available on our school website at the following URL: http://www.cssd.ab.ca/stluke/ St. Luke will continue to use Conference Manager to book parent teacher conferences. We would ask that all families register for conference manager at the following URL: https://stluke.schoolsoft.ca/. For any questions regarding Conference Manager please do not hesitate to send an email to Ms. Claeys at martine.claeys@cssd.ab.ca. We also encourage students and parents to follow us on Twitter. Twitter is a useful communication tool. Our twitter handle is @stluke_CCSD. If you require additional information regarding its use please contact Mr. Johnston or Ms. Claeys by email at glenn.johnston@cssd.ab.ca or martine.claeys@cssd.ab.ca.

St. Luke School March 2016 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 DAY 5 2 DAY 6 3 DAY 1

Healthy Hunger

4 DAY 2 5

6 7 DAY 3 8 DAY 4 9 DAY 5 10 DAY 6 Healthy Hunger

11 DAY 1 Spirit Day – Pizza Day

12

13 14 DAY 2 15 DAY 3 16 DAY 4 17 DAY 5 K-9 Parent Conferences 4:00 – 8:00PM Healthy Hunger

18 K-9 Parent Conferences 9:00 – 12:00 12:30 – 3:00 PM

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20 21 DAY 6 22 DAY 1 23 DAY 2 24 DAY 3 10:00 Holy Thusday Celebration 12:00PM Dismissal No PM Kindergarten Classes

25 Good Friday No Classes

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27 Easter Sunday

28 29 30 31

We encourage parents, students and teachers to communicate whenever concerns or bouquets should be shared. Constructive communication can only occur when all stakeholders take the initiative as the need arises. If you have a concern about something that is or is not happening in your child’s classroom, there is an established procedure to follow common to all schools in our District:

Make an appointment to see the person involved If further discussion seems necessary, contact an administrator.

Please use the following lines of communication: a) For a class matter, contact the teacher first. If further action is required, contact an administrator. b) For a school-wide matter, contact the principal. c) To phone in an absence, to book an appointment, or for general inquiries, phone the administrative secretary at 403-500-2039. d) For any concerns or inquiries regarding transportation, please contact the Transportation Department directly at 403-500-2457. However, to request modification to bus routes, bus stops, etc., you must first complete a “Transportation Change Request” form (available from the school office) and it will be faxed to the Transportation Department who will then contact you. For further information refer to the following URL: http://www.cssd.ab.ca/default.asp?V_ITEM_ID=198 e) To leave a message for a student, please phone the school office NO LATER THAN 2:15 p.m. to allow sufficient time to notify them before the bell. If you are making a change to your child’s transportation routine for a particular day please contact the school by noon in order to allow time to communicate with the teacher, administration and bus supervisor. If there is no note in the agenda or phone call to the office your child will take the bus home as per their regular routine. Our intent is to reply to all phone calls and e-mail on the same day we receive them. Even during non-teaching times, staff members are involved in various duties and activities. Also, please be aware that the administrative team also teaches courses and is involved in pre-scheduled responsibilities. Your understanding is greatly appreciated. LOST AND FOUND Sweaters, jackets, book bags, lunch kits, etc. may be claimed from the lost and found box. At Christmas, Easter and the end of the year, any unclaimed items will be given to a charitable organization or discarded. Students should refrain from bringing valuables, collectibles and large sums of money to school. The school cannot be responsible for lost or stolen items. We ask that you label all items: runners, gym clothes, winter boots, lunch kits, binders, jackets, mitts, etc.

St. Luke School April 2016 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2

3 4 DAY 4 Classes Resume

5 DAY 5 6 DAY 6 7 DAY 1 Healthy Hunger

8 DAY 2 9

10 11 DAY 3

12 DAY 4 13 DAY 5 14 DAY 6 Healthy Hunger

15 DAY 1 16

17 18 DAY 2 19 DAY 3 20 DAY 4 21 DAY 5 Healthy Hunger

22 DAY 6

23

24 25 Professional Day K-12 No Classes

26 DAY 1 27 DAY 2 1:30 PM School Council Meeting All Parents Welcome

28 DAY 3 Healthy Hunger

29 DAY 4 Pizza Day

30

LUNCH HOUR All students will start their lunch recess outdoors from 11:30-12:00 and then eat in the gym from 12:00 – 12 20. A concession provides some items for students to complement their lunch. PARENT INVOLVEMENT School Council: Each year, elections are held to elect members to School Council, which is an advisory body to the principal. The group meets monthly to discuss matters in the school. All parents are invited to attend the meetings, which are advertised in the monthly calendar. Please contact the council chair Tania Chevrier at tania316@yahoo.com iff you wish to place items on the agenda. Our annual general meeting for the 2014/2015 school year will be held on May 25 2015@ 5:00 pm. A new executive will be elected on that date. However, in September, we are always looking for positions to fill that were not filled in May. We hope to see you at our school council meetings as we value your input. Volunteers: We actively encourage and gratefully appreciate parents who volunteer to assist in the school. Active and visible parental involvement in the school is an important part of the educational process. The quality and variety of school programs have been enhanced by the many talents and gifts of our school volunteers. All parents wishing to volunteer in the school must attend a volunteer orientation held at the start of the school year and sign a volunteer agreement form. In order to maintain curriculum and instruction, please make alternate arrangements for siblings while volunteering. Our volunteer orientation will be held from 5:30-6:00 on September 16, 2015, as well as 8:30a.m. October 6, 2015. Subsequent orientations will require an appointment with an administrator. St. Luke recognizes our volunteers’ efforts at an annual tea. Our volunteer tea will be held on May 27, 2016. Details will be announced later in the year. PARKING FOR PARENTS Parents may park along Bowlen Street NW. Please be considerate of our neighbours. Our school bus zone is located on the south side of Bowlen Street. Please observe the new signage that was installed in June. The parking lot next to the school is reserved for staff. For reasons of safety and courtesy, please do not drop off students in the staff parking lot. Please do not park in the staff parking lot in the evenings during school functions. RELIGIOUS CELEBRATIONS Liturgical celebrations are held throughout the school year in conjunction with the liturgical seasons or themes complementing our Religious Education. Parents are always welcome to attend any/all of those celebrations. Please see the attached calendar for the dates in 2015-2016.

St. Luke School May 2016 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 DAY 5 3 DAY 6 4 DAY 1 5 DAY 2

Healthy Hunger

6 DAY 3 2:00 PM Marian Celebration – All Parents Welcome

7

8 9 DAY 4 10 DAY 5 FLA GRADE 6 PART A

11 DAY 6 12 DAY 1 ELA GRADE 6 PART A Healthy Hunger

13 DAY 2 14

15 16 DAY 3 17 DAY 4 18 DAY 5 19 DAY 6 Healthy Hunger

20 Professional Day No Classes

21

22 23 Victoria Day No Classes

24 DAY 1 25 DAY 2 Swimming Grade 3 & 4’s 1:10PM 2:00PM 6:30 PM School Council AGM - All Parents Welcome

26 DAY 3 Volunteer Tea Healthy Hunger

27 DAY 4 Pizza Day Spirit Day Swimming Grade 3 & 4’s 1:10PM 2:00PM

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29 30 DAY 5 Swimming Grades 3 & 4’s 1:10PM 2:00PM

31 DAY 6 6:30 PM Kindergarten Orientation

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION The school’s role is primarily one of support. Teachers will cover the theological basis and prepare students to receive the sacraments in cooperation with the parish priest. Receiving the sacraments is the responsibility of the family with the parish. Each parish has their particular procedure for Sacramental Preparation. Please contact your parish office for more in information regarding Sacramental preparation. The following sacramental preparations usually take place: Holy Eucharist- Grade 2 Reconciliation - Grade 3 and 4 Confirmation - Grade 6/7 All communication about the Sacraments will be conducted by the parish. The parish will directly inform you as to dates of meetings, retreats and celebrations. Please contact your parish for details. A Sacramental Recognition Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, June 21, 2016. Details will be announced. St. Luke parish is accepting registrations for the sacraments starting September 3rd 2015 SAFETY AND SECURITY Emergencies: Parents are asked to keep their child’s file in the school office up-to-date. It is extremely important that we have emergency numbers that we can call when the need arises as well as phone numbers where we can reach you during the day. Parents and Visitors: In order to ensure our learning environment is safe and caring, all parents and visitors are asked to report to the main office upon arrival. The office personnel will gladly facilitate each inquiry. Volunteers are required to sign in and wear a name tag while in the school. Doors: All doors leading outside, except for the front door are kept locked when children are in school. SCHOOL PHOTOS School photos are usually taken in early fall (October 2, 2015). Purchase for this session is optional. TELEPHONE USE Should an emergency occur or an urgent need arise and you wish to contact your child, we will call your child to the office to speak to you. This way, we are assured that critical messages do not go astray. Should the student have an urgent reason to contact the parent, the teacher and office staff will be happy to facilitate the use of the school telephone.

School Name June 2016 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 DAY 1

Swimming Grade 3 & 4’s 1:10PM 2:00PM

2 DAY 2 Healthy Hunger

3 DAY 3 Swimming Grade 3 & 4’s 1:10PM 2:00PM

4

5 6 DAY 4 7 DAY 5 8 DAY 6 9 DAY 1 Healthy Hunger

10 DAY 2 2:00 PM Sacramental Recognition Celebration

11

12 13 DAY 3 Staff Appreciation

14 DAY 4 FLA GRADE 6 PART B

15 DAY 5 ELA GRADE 6 PART B 1:30 PM School Council Meeting All Parents Welcome

16 DAY 6 GRADE 6 MATHEMATIQUES Healthy Hunger

17 DAY 1 SCIENCE GRADE 6

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19 20 DAY 2 ETUDES SOCIALES GRADE 6

21 DAY 3

22 DAY 4

23 DAY 5 Grade 6 Farewell Healthy Hunger

24 DAY 6 Spirit Day Pizza Day

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26 27 DAY 1 10:00 AM Year End Mass St. Luke Church

28 DAY 2 Last Day of Classes Activity Day PM Pizza Day

29 Teacher Org. Day AM

30

Dance PM

BICYCLES/SKATEBOARDS/ROLLERBLADES Bicycles may not be ridden on the school grounds or on the sidewalks past the buses. We cannot assume financial responsibility for damaged or stolen bikes. Skateboards and Rollerblades are NOT to be used on school property. ELECTRONICS Our regulations for personally owned devices are currently under review. As soon as more information becomes available St. Luke School will notify all stakeholders.

2015 – 2016 Bell Times

Elementary Kindergarten Morning Class

8:40 Outside Bell 8:40 Outside Bell 8:45– 10:20 Periods 1-3 8:45 Entry 10:20 Nutrition Break 10:20 Nutrition Break 10:25 – 11:30 Periods 4-5 11:24 Dismissal 11:30 - 12:00 Recess 12:00 – 12:25 Lunch Afternoon Class 12:25 – 12:30 lecture 12:35 Entry 12:30- 1:00 Period 6 2:00 Nutrition Break 1:00 -1:30 Period 7 3 :15 Dismissal 1:30 -2:00 Period 8 2:00 – 2:15 Recess 2:15 -2:45 Period 9 2:45-3:15 Period 10 3:15 Dismissal

Prayer over PA system in the morning Attendance in Period 1, and during “lecture” Block

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