302 Upland Drive
Regina, Sk. S4R 5X3
Phone: 791-7340 Fax: 791-3556
http://stgregorynews.blogspot.com/
Mrs. Deb Clare – Principal Mrs. Joyce Dunn—Office Manager
“Jesus Is Our Hope”
Our hope is that Jesus would guide each and every one of us
To “Grow in God’s Grace.”
October brings forth a renewed sense of gratitude & thanks.
Thank you
To the Catholic School Community Council (parent association) especially Katrina Diewold, project coordinator for the playground apparatus & bar-b-q (see following note)
To the staff for setting student goals particularly in the areas of Catholic Distinctiveness, Literacy (across the curriculum) & Aboriginal & Métis Awareness
To the many students who have committed to serving others (see following list)
To all students for being who they are.
To the parents & families for your support and fellowship in working together.
Father John for blessing the Gr. 4’s bibles, leading us at the opening mass and planning to be with us many times throughout the year.
Thank and bless you all.
St. Gregory’s Reading Corner
September’s Accelerated Reading (A.R.) Kick-off was a great success! The staff and students were privileged to have three Saskatchewan Roughriders (Canadian Receiver, Michael Palmer; Defensive Player-of-the-Month, Maurice Lloyd; and Offensive Player-of-the-Month, Wes Cates) come out and talk about the importance of reading and going to school. The students have been eager to read ever since. A big thank you is extended to Kelly Forsberg, the Roughriders Community Relations and Events Coordinator, for making this memorable event possible.
The students will also be taking part in their own C.F.L. (Crazy For Literature) League. Each class has been assigned a C.F.L. team and will be competing against the other class teams to win the grand prize of a pizza party and class Laser Quest game. The Rules & Regulations are posted beside the football field bulletin board in our school. The list of the individual incentives for A.R. is listed on the following page.
Rough Reader Draw
In order to be entered into a draw for a $20 gift certificate to the North Gate Mall
all you have to do is give Mrs. Dalrymple:
a) a standard-sized picture of yourself (or a group of friends/family) reading
OR
b) a standard-sized picture of you celebrating your Rider Pride
Pictures will be posted in the library and will be returned at the end of the year.
The contest will end at 3:30 on Oct, 31 with the draw at the Nov. 3rd assembly.
Be Creative! Have Fun! Get Reading! Go Riders!
The St. Gregory Rough Readers:
Individual A.R. Prizes
10 Points
Surprise Supplies (Pencils, Erasers, Book Marks, etc.)
25 Points
Mrs. Dalrymple’s Bubble Gum Flowers
50 Points
Nortown Bowling Pass
75 Points
One free round of mini-golf or
One free movie
(Paradise Cinemas and Mini-Golf)
100 Points
A behind-the-scenes tour
(with the other 100 Point Team Members)
of Mosaic Stadium and Taylor Field;
plus, a Roughrider souvenir
300 Points
Two Roughrider 2009 game vouchers
500 Points
It’s a secret!
St. Gregory School 2008-9
Student Leadership Teams SLT’s
Service / Charity
Team
Ms. Clare
Brett Tiuanna
Jacob B Terence
Tenesha Mitch
Film / Media
Team
Ms. Perrey
Daranei
Navit Stephanie
Carly K Jessica K
Gary Hillary PR Team
Ms. Clare
Griffin Kieran
Hanna Josh
Spencer Steven
In-Motion
Team
Mr. Parisien
Tanner Drenz
Madison Jacob
Martina Heather
Darien
Intramural Refereeing Team
Mr. Fahlman
Brad Jesse
Drenz Colby
Parker Gino Tarin
Emerson Noah Spirit Team
Ms. Haggerty
Ashton Jenna
Sara Tenesha
Gary Erin
Sports Manager Team
Mr. Parisien
Peyton Romello
Darien Kayden
Cole
Paper Recycling
Team
Mr. Ken
Erick K Eric w
Tyler Jake
Av Team
Mr. Fahlman
Hakim Eric K
Chance Keegan Dance Team
Ms. Patenaude
Ms. Reiger
Mr. Devernichuk
Sara Heather
Martina Austin
Madison Kendrick Lunchroom Supervisor Team
Ms. Clare
Jaxon Siera
Shaya Tarin
Grayson
Drink Container
Recycling Team
Ms. Lafontaine
Ashton Jenna
Siera Shaya
Milk
Ms. Dunn
Shayleen
Felicia
Madison
Martina
Liturgy
Ms. McArthur
Megan Carlie
Elizabeth Toni
Laryssa Haley
Nicole Jessica
Library
Ms. Dalrymple
Carli P
Tori
Destiny
Abby
Choir
Ms. Kondzielewski
Ms. MacArthur
Jaxon Randen Eric
Tori Mary Jesse
Destiny Aimee Amou
Alyssa Brooklynn
Jasmin Katie Kaitlyn
Danny Erlindsey Sara
Maggie Shaelynn Noah Morgan Kayla Kelsey
Alicia Saih Jasmin
Jenaya Chanel Kiana
Nahanni Toni Janel
Mikayla Taylor Gary
Grayson Raelyn
Tenesha Mikayla
St. Gregory School
Emergency Procedure Plan
I. Evacuation: Alarm: Fire bell
a. Students proceed to predetermined school yard area for attendance
b. Remain at the site until:
i. the sound of the school bell indicating a return to class
ii. notification of direction, via megaphone announcement, to off site shelter
1. Fire Drill: To School Yard
c. Smoke or presence of fire
2. Disaster Evacuation: To M.J. Coldwell
a. Bomb threat, fire, chemical, water leak etc.
3. Out of Area Evacuation: To Holy Rosary
a. Area disaster, weather
II. In-school Alarm: “Call to Action” via intercom. Remain until further notification.
4. Severe Weather advisory: call for “Weather advisory”
a. Proceed to inside area: hallway, gym, library, out of portables
b. Sit against the wall
c. Knees tucked to chest, arms around legs, head down, eyes closed.
5. Outside Threat: call to “Secure the Building”
a. Close window blinds
b. Lock all exterior doors.
c. Ensure that no one enters or leaves the building.
d. Continue regular activity
6. Intruders: call to “Lock Down”
a. Check hallways for students & move them into nearest room
b. Close and barricade doors
Move away from doors & windows, ‘duck & tuck’ in a sheltered area.
Student safety is imperative. Following is the St. Gregory plan emergency plan. We will be practicing ‘safety drills’ throughout the entire year.
St. Gregory CSCC
(Catholic School Community Council)
CSCC Meeting Minutes
are available in the office.
New Play Structure:
Installed and Operational
On behalf of the CSCC Committee, a big thanks to all parents and families of St. Gregory for participating in fundraising over the past two years. These funds were put towards the purchase and installation of the new playground structure at St. Gregory School. Thanks to the City of Regina for the $9,400 contribution from the Community Partnership Program Grant. All proceeds combined were used to purchase the $20,900 play structure.
Special thanks to all parents and families who came out on Saturday, Sept. 20th to construct and install the structure. The knowledge and assistance provided was greatly appreciated, without all of you, the structure would not be assembled and operational today.
Volunteers whom helped out:
Kari, Randy & Phil Wihlidal
Deb Clare
Dhilu Seilman
Doug & Kelly Buettner
David, Katrina & Cole Diewold
Vern Nelson
Brad & Charlotte Hinks
Leanne & Benjamin Van Betuw
Melodie & David Wark
Angela Zborosky & Darcy Flaman
Kathy & Ray Desjarlais
Darlene, Roger & Zach Perras
Darren Drews
Tom & Lorena Miller
Reid Charko
Charlotte Dusyk & Daniel Villanueva
Special thanks to Doug & Kelly Buettner who provided endless supplies of beverages (coffee, flavoured coffee, ice caps & slushies). Also to Jesse, Kelsey & Noah Buettner for serving up these vital drinks on such a cool morning to aid the volunteers.
As well thanks to Brad Hinks for supplying us with Hostess chips to munch on.
To our baby sitters who watched over our younger children while we were all busy building the structure, thank you, without you, many of us may not have been able participate: Heather Hinks and Stephanie Seilman.
Thanks to Randy and Phil Wihlidal who took time to cut down the trees and make everything neat and tidy at the front of the school. Everyone can once again see our school sign.
Thanks to the ‘security’ team who gave an hour of time to watch over the structure after the installation to ensure no mishaps occurred while the cement dried - Kari Wihlidal; Lorena Miller; Melodie Wark; Dhilu Seilman; and Angie Zborosky.
An extra thank you to those who went back on Sunday to complete the finishing touches. Giving your extra time on the weekend was much appreciated.
It was great to have so many people come out and help with the structure. We know the kids of St Gregory School really appreciate it and have already been enjoying playing on it, so thanks again everyone. The structure will be enjoyed by many at our school and the community for years to come.
If we missed mentioning anyone, our sincere apologies, we did not mean to, thank you. We know that there were many people out on the weekend and we appreciate all the time everyone put in.
Free Family Hot Dog BBQ
THANK YOU ! - On behalf of the CSCC, a big Thank You to the families and teachers who attended our Family BBQ - a terrific turnout on a beautiful autumn evening. Special Thanks to the hard work of all that made this event a huge success! To mention a few: Roger Perras, Darren Drews, Mr. Ken and his son and Mr. Fahlman for a great job BBQing our hotdogs; To Roger and Darren for bringing their BBQ's along; To Brad Hinks for supplying the chips; and Heather Hinks and Martina Muhr for handing them out. And to Sharon Zbrosky for giving us a hand wherever we needed one - Thanks to All !
THANK YOU to all who participated in the CSCC activities ! We appreciate your continued support & look forward to our future endeavours together.
Recycling ink and toner cartridiges
We are pleased to announce that St. Gregory received a gift card for $310.00 that was used to buy duo tangs for your children to save you money.
We are once again registered and ask that you please drop off all your used ink and toner cartridges.
Here is some information about Staples:
STAPLES Business Depot’s Recycle for Education program is designed to help raise money for schools across Canada. The program launched September 15, 2004 and has raised $225,000 for participating schools in 2005. This year the program is expected to raise $225,000 for participating schools.
Every STAPLES Business Depot | BUREAU EN GROS store location across Canada has a recycle bin near the ink and toner cartridge area where customers, students, parents and teachers can drop off their empty ink and toner cartridges. For every eligible ink and toner cartridge a dollar will be donated to participating schools across Canada
NEW MASS TIME - St. Charles Parish (1171 Broder St.) will be having a 5:00 p.m. Saturday mass beginning October 18th, 2008. Everyone is most welcome!
ST GREGORY VOICE MAIL AND E-MAILS:
There have been many messages sent out by e-mail for those that have informed us of their e-mail address and for those that do not have an e-mail address you should have received a message on your phone. If you have not received these messages please inform the school by sending a note with your child or e-mail me at j.dunn@rcs.sk.ca.
