Movie Night and Art Display

ST. GREGORY Movie Premiere & Art Display At St. Gregory School
Tuesday, June 16th, 2009
Admission: $2.00

Order of the Evening
6:00 PM – Viewing #1 (All Movies)
7:30 PM – Viewing #2 (All Movies)

All Student movies will be sold for $5.00
All Student posters will be sold for $2.00

Silent Auction from 6:30 to 8:40

Student’s Art work will be displayed; Aboriginal Artwork, Sculptures, Visual Twins, Book Sculptures and Final Grade 8 Artwork. All proceeds go to the school for additional filming equipment and Mac computers. Thank you for support!

▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Please detach and return to Mrs. Perrey Tickets for Admission $2.00
Student Name_____________________________
1st Showing or_______________________ 2nd Showing ____________________
Number of tickets ________
Pay by cash or cheque. Make cheques payable to St. Gregory School. Please send payment with your child. Tickets will then be sent home with your child. Tickets can also be purchased at the door.
Students involved are FREE

Book Sale and Reading challenge

Scholastic’s Warehouse Sale

Everybody in Regina is
invited to a book sale
that can’t be missed!
All titles will be 50% off
the lowest ticketed price
along with many other
specially priced items.

Where:
St. Gregory’s gymnasium

When:
Monday, May 4th 3:30PM – 6:00PM
(12:00PM – 3:30PM is reserved for adults only)
and
Tuesday, May 5th* from 8:00AM - 5:00PM
*Teachers will be taking their classes to purchase books
on this day, so you may send money with your child.

Why:
Great deals on great books! Read on!








It’s back! For the month of May, Mayor Pat Fiacco is challenging students aged 5 to 15 to collectively read millions of minutes. We are hoping to meet or beat last year’s record of over 10 million minutes spent reading!

Important Contest Information

How to Enter: Track the amount of time you have read on the Reading Log entry form given to you by your classroom teacher. Complete all sections on the form and place it in the Mayor’s Mega-Minute Reading Challenge bin found in St. Gregory’s library or you can drop it off at any of the Regina Public Libraries. You can get more Reading Logs from your teacher, Mrs. Dalrymple (teacher-librarian), or by visiting the contest website.

When: The contest runs from May 1st to May 31st, 2009. The deadline to return
reading logs is May 31st.

Full Contest Details: www.mayorsreadingchallenge.ca

Individual Prizes
Grand Prize: a trip to a California theme park for four people plus
$500 spending money
Major Prizes:
- $500 gift certificate to an electronics store (2 awarded)
- Bicycle (approximate value $350) (2 awarded)
Weekly Prizes:
- Fifteen $25 gift certificates from bookstore will be drawn each week

SCHOOL PRIZES
The top twelve classrooms that have read the most minutes as a class will be invited to one of two special screenings of the Disney/Pixar movie "UP", a 3D animated feature.

CSCC April News and Info

St. Gregory CSCC –
News and Info - April

March Hot Lunch Update

The Boston Pizza Lunch held on March 5th was a HUGE success. The selection of healthy food and great prices was well received by everyone. A BIG THANK YOU once again to all the parent volunteers and the Grade 7 and 8 students who assisted with the classroom distribution.
There will not be a Hot Lunch in April due to numerous activities and Easter Break.


-DATE TO REMEMBER-

NEXT Hot Lunch is on
Friday, May 1st

- Watch for more info to follow -


St. Gregory Preschool Registrations for 2009-2010

St. Gregory Preschool is now accepting registrations for the 2009-2010 school year.

 3 and 4 year olds:
- 2 afternoons a week - $50.00 a month

Registration forms can be picked up from the school office.

For more information call Leanne at 949-4870.




Other CSCC Info

The CSCC is currently working on the purchase and installation of an Outside Sign (Reader Board) for St. Gregory School. Funds raised by the CSCC activities that you participated in, will be used to fund this purchase which we know will enhance our school and community. Keep an eye on the front lawn of the school property.


NEXT CSCC meeting is
Wednesday, April 22nd at
7:00 pm at the school.









Thank You
for your support,

St. Gregory CSCC

April News Letter

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



Principals Message:
Christ will be Risen!
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Christ will be Risen!

Lent is certainly a long and agonizing season -
Having to abstain and tend to good deeds all through prayer and praise –
But oh so worth it, when our love for Jesus grows & we learn of His Love.
Bless you for guiding and supporting your child’s spiritual growth through this time.
May you have a blessed and joyous Easter Tridium -
Holy Thursday, Good Friday & Easter Sunday.


1st Reconciliation Recipients
During Lent our student received the sacrament of Reconciliation.
We, along with the CSCC Parent Association are honored to recognize the first time recipients.
Please pray for these students:
Dan Foley, Brennan Stettner, Roemello Anaquod, Sara Tokarz, Matt Grohs, Lucas Mehlhorn, Jordan Banin, Kaitlyn Rydzik, Nahanni Young, Joey Young, Hannah Wark, Curtis Perras, Kyler Wilton, Mikayla Winter-Manz, Samantha Bote, Kelsey Desjarlais, Curtis Hinks


1st Time Sacrament Recipients at Parish Other than Good Samaritan, Canadian Martyrs or St. Charles
Please indicate your child’s 1st time sacramental initiation during the 2008-9 school year.
Student’s Name Sacrament Received
(Baptism, 1st Eucharist, Reconciliation, Confirmation) Parish
Date
Recieved







Lenten Charity Luncheon
Friday, April 3
Soup & a Bun for a $1.00
Proceeds enable children to help children through the Holy Childhood Association.
Please encourage your children to partake.


STUDENT SAFETY:
Is our up most concern.
We continually address the issue in numerous ways: Ex. Class lessons, community presentations by the School Resource Officer, Community Health Nurse, & other Community members, safety drills (fire, intruders, weathers, and evacuations.), etc.
At this time we wish to ask your help in keeping our students safe by………………..
PLEASE REFRAINING FROM PARKING IN THE PARKING LOT.
We will be working with the School Resource Officer to re-initiate the
“School Safety Patrol”
Students will be trained to address parking issues and asking for your cooperation.
Thank you for helping to keep our kids safe.



COMING EVENTS IMPORTANT DATES TO NOTE
April 2 & 3 - Myriam Sisters – Praying the Rosary – Classroom Presentations
April 3 – Charity Lunch - $1 for soup and bun
April 3 – Cardboard boat race trials – Gr. 7&8 Team
April 8 – Stations of the Cross Liturgy at 11:00
April 9 – Holy Thursday Celebration at 11:00
April 10 to and including April 17 –
NO SCHOOL – EASTER HOLIDAYS
April 20 – First day back
April 21 – School Spirit Day – PJ Day
April 22 – CSCC Meeting
April 23 – Grade 8 Farewell pictures in the morning
April 23 – School Spring photos (Optional)
April 24 - School Spirit Day – Dress in Purple
April 24- Easter Mass in the Gym 9 am
May 1 – CSCC Hot Lunch day
May 4- Scholastic 50% Book Sale in the Gym until 6pm
June 4 and 5 – Outdoor Ed Gr. 7 and 8
June 22- Grade 8 Farewell at Good Samaritan












Congratulations to St. Gregory’s Battle of the Books teams
-Twilight and Happy Meals
Who represented our school at the
Regina Catholic Schools Championship.
They placed 4th and 5th respectively.
We look forward to continuing with Battle of the Books next year.





INTER-LACROSSE



This year at St. Gregory we have decided to participate in Interschool Lacrosse along with students from St. Timothy. The idea was brought forth from Ms. Jealous and Mr. Van Betuw of St. Timothy to field a team with Grade 7 and 8 athletes from Timothy and Gregory. From St. Gregory, Mr. Parisien has decided to help with this endeavour and although Lacrosse coincides with Badminton and Track, we are looking forward to making it work with our busy schedules. This year’s season will consist of practices and tryouts at both St. Timothy and St. Gregory on Tuesdays and Fridays after school; before and after Easter break. Also, the game schedule has not yet been determined and will be sent at a later date. We have great confidence that this will be a fun and successful season.

St. Gregory Lacrosse Athletes:

Terence Friday Parker Kentz
Cole Wilchynski Tiaunna Ross
Steven Wyper Navit Asres
Hakim Ocaya Carly Kentz
Jesse Buettner

Greetings, from your Regina Catholic School Division Board of Trustees!

No matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow. ~ Proverb

We would like to recognize all the hard work of our staff, students, and community members who have come together this season to work on many valuable Lenten projects. Thank you.

March has been a historic month for the Regina Catholic School Division. This month the Board of Trustees entered into a workplace partnership agreement with the Ministry of First Nations and Métis Relations. The partnership focuses on continuing to work on preparing our Division to employ Aboriginal people, while in turn preparing Aboriginal people to compete for job opportunities with the Division.

The provincial government has just released its budget. We are in the process of determining the impact of the numerous funding changes specific to our Division's provincial financial support.

As we prepare for Holy Week, with the ultimate celebration of Easter Sunday, we wish you and your family God's many blessings.

April - June Events

April Events
1st - Badminton Jr.@ Joan
Sr.@ St. Gregory
2nd - Grade 5/6 Art on Air 1pm
3rd - Charity Lunch Noon
Soup & Bun $2.00
8th - Badminton Jr.@St.Gregory
Sr.@St.Timothy
Grade 6 Immunization
9th - Holy Thursday
10th - 17th - No School- Easter Vacation
20th - School Resumes
21st - ARt on Air Gr.8 -1:15-2:15
PJ DAY
22nd - CSCC meeting PM
23rd - ARt on Air Grade 1/2 1PM
Gr. 8 Farewell Pictures AM ONLY
Cardboard Boat Races (Lawson)
24th - DRESS IN PURPLE DAY
GYM BLAST - 2:30-3:30
EASTER MASS - 9AM
29th - Grade 6-8 Immunization AM
30th - Art on Air Gr. 3/4 1PM
K. Hospital Tour AM

May Events
1st - CSCC Hot Lunch
Badminton City Championships
4th - Book Sale in Gym 50% off
1pm - 6pm
5th - Scholastic Book Sale
8am - 5pm
Art on Air - 1:15-2:15
7th - Art on Air - Grade 5&6 1pm
WEAR LIPSTICK DAY
11th - DRESS IN YELLOW DAY
15th - TPD DAY - No school
18th - NO SCHOOL
19th - Art on Air 1:15-2:15
20th - North Area Band Concert
22nd - Fitness Athon - 2:30-3:30
Liturgy 9AM Pentecost
29th - No Assembly in Morning
Fire Department Gr. K-3 AM

JUNE
5th - Swimming K-5 afternoon
11th - DRESS IN PINK OR BLUE DAY
Cancer Awarness Walk
12th - TPD DAY - No school
17th - Closing Mass
CSCC meeting 7pm
19th - WEAR A TIE DAY
22nd - Grade 8 Farewell
7PM
24th - LAST Day of School

February

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



Principal’s Message:
February brings relief that the cold winter month of January is over.
February also brings the sense of love and friendship in Valentines Day.
May we continue to be open to God’s blessings of love & Grace.

The students and staff have taken time to reflect on what we, at St. Gregory, believe and want our school community to be. Following is our belief statement:

St. Gregory
Is a
Faith filled School
Based on
Caring,
Respect &
Responsibility

We will strive to live our beliefs and through restitution, learn to develop self discipline to create a safe and caring school community for all. We invite you to be part of this endeavour.






New Kindergarten Registrations for 2009/10
Kindergarten Registration 2009-10 School Year.
To be eligible to attend kindergarten for the 2009/10 school year, your son/daughter must be 5 by December 31, 2009 and you must live within the designated boundary. Please contact Mrs. Dunn, St. Gregory Office Manager at 791-7340 to set up an appointment and receive information you will require prior to the registration of your son or daughter. Please make your appointment ASAP.




Reminders;
NO SCHOOL – Feb 12 & 13 (Teacher Institute/Convention) & 16 (Family Day Holiday)
Wed, Feb 18 – Grade 8 Parent Information Evening( high school 2009/2010 O’Neill High School 7:00 pm
Beginning of Lent – Ash Wed. Feb 25, 2009



St. Gregory’s Reading Corner
Battle of the Books
Battle of the Books is an exciting type of reading club that uses a game show format to challenge teams’ knowledge of eight to ten pre-selected books from a variety of authors and genres. Teams are comprised of students in grades 6, 7 and 8. They are asked questions based on the characters, plots, and settings of the books. Points are scored by correctly identifying the titles and authors of the books. This is the first year for Battle of the Books in the Regina Catholic School. The students have been reading away and are beginning their inter-school “battles” this week. Zone tournaments and finals will take place in March.

The students participating in Battle of the Books this year include:
Madison Jerome, Heather Hinks, Martina Muhr, Hillary Mehlhorn, Nash Fisher, Carter Myers, Griffin Magee, Noah Perras, Drenz Morante, Jessica Derow, Raelyn Chartier, Sara Gottselig, Amy Morris, Samantha Bote, Haley Mehlhorn, Jessica Dyck, Braden Masse, Dallas Young, Tim Harden, and Tanner Stengler.

Volunteer SHOUT OUT!
I would like to extend a BIG thank you to Evelyn Matick and Leanne Van Betuw who have been helping to shelf books in the library. The students at St. Gregory are voracious readers and the amount of books coming in and out of the library is too much for one person to handle. If any
adults would like to volunteer shelving books, please contact me, Mrs. Courtney Dalrymple at the school
(791-7340) or stop in for a quick tutorial. You will not be held to a certain schedule; rather, you can simply volunteer whenever you have time. Any help would be appreciated.


Accelerated Reader
The students and classes are reading up a storm for A.R. The C.F.L. (Crazy for Literature) standings as of January 5th standings are as follows:

Division One: Grade 1 – Grade 3/4
1st Place (17 Points) – The Grade 3/4 Alouettes
2nd Place (13 Points) – The Grade 2/3 Tiger Cats
3rd Place (3 Points) – The Grade 1/2 Eskimos
4th Place – The Grade 1 Gainers and the Kindergarten Referees

Division Two: Grade 4/5 – Grade 8
1st Place Tie (10 Points) – The Grade 8 Roughriders
2nd Place (9 Points) – The Grade 4/5 Argonaughts
3rd Place (8 Points) – The Grade 6/7 (Mr. Parisien’s) Blue Bombers Crazy For Literature
4th Place (6 Points) – The Grade 6/7 (Mrs. Perrey’s) Stampeders
5th place – The Grade 5/6 Lions

Stay tuned for many more exciting literary adventures happening in the library and around the school!








St. Gregory CSCC –
News and Info



Valentine’s Dance & Pizza Night

On Wednesday, February 11th Valentine’s Dance and Pizza Supper for all St. Gregory students & families - Pizza will be served at 6:00 pm with the dance to follow at 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. There will be prizes and a raffle and lots of fun for all!
A ticket order form for pizza and dance will be sent home soon.

NOTE: All children attending the dance must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Raffle Donations - We are looking for donations for our raffle table. If you can donate, please drop off donations at the school office as soon as possible. Thank You.


NEXT Hot Lunch will be held on March 5th – watch for more details soon.


















Western Pizza Coupons

Please remember to use your Western Pizza Coupons at 9th Ave. North location.

Western Pizza donates $5.00 from each coupon used and these funds are used for the Accelerated Reading Program at our school.




NEXT CSCC meeting is Wednesday, February 17th - 7:00 pm at the school.


Microwave Safety Reminder

If sending food that requires heating in the microwave, please teach your child/children the proper use of a microwave, at home.

Some thoughts to share:

 Send food in the proper container for microwave use.
 Never leave lid sealed. The dish should always be unsealed before it is put in the microwave. The lid can blow off if contents get to hot, which could cause burns.
 Use caution when removing dish as it may be hot to touch – use potholder or other form of protection and uncover foods away from face for the steam to escape, to prevent burns.
 Never use metal objects or aluminum foil in the oven.
 Never turn on the microwave when empty.
 If your child requires assistance with a microwave, PLEASE ASK for help.

Thank You for your support,
St. Gregory CSCC

CSCC - January Report

St. Gregory School 2008-9
CSCC Admin Report – Deb Clare
January 21, 2009


Effective Schools Correlates

1. Nurturing Gospel Ethos:
a. Epiphany Liturgy – Ordinary time
b. Christian unity prayer week of Jan. 19th
c. USA inauguration ceremony viewed by Gr.’s 4-8
d. Sacrament: Restored order of sacraments – Confirmation will be celebrated in gr. 2 along with 1st Eucharist as a sacrament of initiation not a sacrament of maturity.
e. Increased emphasis on Catholic protocol.

2. Clear & Focused Mission:
a. Class room belief statements:
b. St. Gregory is a faith filled school based on caring, respect & responsibility

3. Climate of High Expectations:
a. Goal mid year assessment at the Feb. Institute
i. Catholic Distinctiveness
ii. AR reading goal
iii. Safe & Orderly go

4. Instructional Leadership:
a. Brain based conference Jan. 29th & 30th. (7 / 13 schools)
b. Parent evening on Jan. 29 (St. Gabriel)
c. On going teacher math. In-service
d. Treaty in-service for all grade teachers.

5. Safe & Orderly Environment:
a. “Secure the Building” drill completed
b. “Lock down” drill in the planning with the SRO (School Resource Officer
c. Drug Ed. presentations by SRO & Regina Pats players coming.



6. Opportunity to Learn & Student Time on Task:
a. Basketball
b. Choir singing at Pats game
c. Improv
d. Skating
e. X-country skiing
f. RBL – Resource Based learning projects
g. PAA – Practical & Applied Arts activity project @ community leaders & staff.
h. Spirit days
i. Science Fair

7. Frequent Monitoring of Student Progress:
a. New electronic, web-based reporting system implementation spring 09 – full implementation 09-10.

8. Home & School Relations:
a. Thank you – thank you for all you do.
b. New Jersey request

CSCC - Meeting - December

St Gregory CSCC Minutes
December 17, 2008
MEMBERS PRESENT
Deb Clare (Principal) Angie Zborosky (Vice-Chair)
Katrina Diewold (Secretary) Michelle Kunitz
Charlotte Hinks (Treasurer) Leanne VanBetuw
Melodie Wark Kathy Desjarlais(Community Rep)
Kari Wihlidal (Communications) Lorena Miller
Tina Obrigewitsch
Darlene Perras


1. Meeting called to order at 7:25pm.
2. Adopt November minutes motion by Melody, 2nd by Leanne, all in favour
3. Treasurer Report: Motion to adopt treasure report by Darlene, 2nd by Katrina
4. Community Report: Dec 6 Santa Pancake breakfast had approx 100 people attend
5. Parish Report: Not present
6. Hot Lunch Report: Next lunch will be in February and will be a pizza lunch
7. Fundraising: Look at raffle table at February Family Dance
8. Western Pizza: Coupons will continue to be sent out & funds raised to go towards school AR program
9. Pre-School Report: New student starting in January, Kim on vacation for 2 weeks, sub arranged
10. Principle Report: Thanks to CSCC for funding Christmas Concert venue. Requesting suggestions for different locations for next year as cost of the facility has gone up substantially. Suggested grade K-5 have a Christmas concert and hold it at St Gregory. Grades 6-8 can hold a play production on a different night not related to Christmas. This would reduce the amount of people trying to attend in one night. Other suggestion was to have performance done in individual classrooms.
11. Teacher Report: none present
12. Communications Report: going well
13. Old Business:
Spirit wear – All embroidered items are complete. Getting final orders delivered. $20 from used clothing sale to go to babysitting fund
School Reader Board – reviewed quotes and pictures of options. Will vote at next meeting what sign/company we want to go with. Look at a spring installation.
Sacramental Gifts-all purchased will present to students in January. Need list from Dilhi.
Pat’s Family Fun Night – Jan 23 @700pm vs Couteny Ice. Order forms to be handed out Jan 5, add to communications report. Need orders/money back by Jan 14 and will distribute tickets to student week of Jan 19. Deb will organize the signing group to sign the national anthem at the game.
Family Dance – Feb 11 for all students and families of St Gregory to attend. Momentum Productions will DJ, cost is $250. Will set up after 330pm. Teachers will run the canteen at the dance. Will set up a Raffle Table & 50/50 draws.
Family Reading Night – look at proceeding in January

New Business: None at this time


Meeting adjourned @9:05pm. Next meeting Tues Jan 20 @7:00pm @St Gregory School

Girls Basketball team

Jan. 15th - practice 3:30-4:30
Jan. 19th - practice 3:30-4:30
Jan. 21st - Gregory @ Sacred Heart
Jan. 22nd - practice 3:30-4:30
Jan.26th - practice 3:30-4:30
Jan.28th - home game - St. Francis @ Gregory
Feb. 2nd - practice 3:30-4:30
Feb.3rd - practice 3:30-4:30
Feb.4th - Gregory @ Timothy
Feb. 9th - practice 3:30-4:30
Feb. 10th - practice 3:30-4:30
Feb.11th - Gregory @ Michael
Feb. 18th - practice 3:30-4:30
Feb. 19th - St. Peter @ St. Gregory
Feb. 23rd - practice 3:30-4:30
Feb. 25th - St. Joan @ St. Gregory
Feb. 26th - practice 3:30-4:30
Mar. 2nd - practice 3:30-4:30
Mar.3rd - practice 3:30-4:30
March 4th Girls Wind Up Tournment

Boys Basketball Team

Boys Basketball team has started and congratulations to everyone that tried out and for the players that made the team! Here is the boys schedule, please come watch the boys games and cheer them on. For any away games the team does need drivers, if you can drive please let Mrs. Hindle or Mrs. Perrey know. Thank you so much!
Jan.13th - Game 4Pm @ Gregory
Jan.14th - Practice 11:45 - Bring a lunch
Jan. 15th - Practice 8:15
Jan.19th - Practice 8:15
Jan.20th - Game away @ St. Augustin
Jan.21st - Practice 11:45 - Bring a lunch
Jan.22nd - Practice 8:15
Jan.26 - Practice 8:15
Jan.27- Game 4pm @ Gregory
Jan.28th - Practice 11:45 - Bring a Lunch
Jan. 29th - Practice 8:15
Feb.2nd - Practice 8:15
Feb.3rd - Game - away @ St. Timothy
Feb. 4th - Practice 11:45 - Bring a Lunch
Feb. 5th - Game 4pm @ Gregory
Feb. 9th - Practice 8:15
Feb. 10th - Away Game @ St. Andrew
Feb. 11th - Practice 11:45 - Bring a Lunch
Feb. 16th - Practice 8:15
Feb. 17th - Home Game 4Pm
Feb. 18th - Practice 11:45- Bring a Lunch
Feb. 19th - Practice 8:15Am
Feb. 23rd - Practice 8:15Am
Feb. 24th - Home Game 4Pm
Feb. 25th - Practice 11:45 - Bring a Lunch
Feb. 26th - Practice 8:15

February Information

February 2nd - Skating Gr.3/4 - 1:15-3:15
February 6th - CSCC Hot Lunch Pizza
February 11th - Skating Gr.4/5 & 6/7 - 1:15-3:15
Family Dance 7Pm-10Pm
February 12th - No School
February 13th - No School
February 16th - No School
February 18th - Gr.8's O'Neil All Day
February 23rd - Skating Gr.3/4 - 1Pm-3Pm
February 25th - Wacky Hair Day
Ash Wednesday

January Information

January 13th - X-Country Gr.6/7 9AM-11:30AM
January 14th - Skating Gr. 2/3 - 1:15-3:15
January 16th - Wear Black Day
January 20th - X-Country Gr. 6/7 -9AM-11:30Am
January 22nd - Skating Gr. 8 - 1:15-3:15
January 23rd - Celebration of Colours Concert
Kindergarten - 11Am & 2:45
Pats Game PM
January 27th - X-Country Gr. 6/7 All day
White Butte
January 28th - Kindergarten Tropical Day
Gym Blast Grade 6-8 PM
January 29th - TPD
January 30th - TPD

January News Letter

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


Principal’s Message:

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
May the year bring God’s peace, love, joy and blessings.

We celebrate the Christmas Season until the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
on January 11th.
Merry Christmas to our Ukrainian brothers and sister who celebrate the Birth of the Lord on January 7th.

REGINA CATHOLIC SCHOOL BOARD COMMENTS
Seasons Greetings, from your Regina Catholic School Division Board of Trustees! We hope you have had a restful Christmas break and are looking forward to the remainder of the 2008-2009 school year!

Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten registration is now underway at all of our twenty-three elementary schools. To register your child for Kindergarten or Pre-Kindergarten classes please contact your local school or call the Catholic Education Centre at 791-7200. You can also expect to see this year’s advertising campaign “Thinking of Kindergarten?” popping up on local transit buses..

The Regina Catholic School Division Board of Trustees is committed to Quality Catholic Education and will take every opportunity to meet with Catholic School Community Councils. If you are interested in having a Board Member make a presentation or attend your CSCC meeting, please contact the Board of Trustees through Pat Rose at 791-7219.

We invite you to look for monthly updates from your Board of Trustees in following newsletters.
Sincerely,
Your Regina Catholic School Division Board of Trustees
New Kindergarten Registration for 2009/10
If you have a child turning 5 years old by December 2009, he/she is eligible for Kindergarten registration for the 2009/10 school year. Please contact Mrs. Dunn at the school by phoning 791-7340 to set up an appointment for registering your son or daughter. We require a birth certificate, baptism certificate and health card of your child.
Making an appointment is very important to ensure that your child experiences a positive welcome to their new school.

Invitation to Help.
We always appreciate parent, family & community support.
Please register to offer your help with any of the following:
 Classroom skating – skate tying & supervising (as per classroom letters)
 Gr. 1-3 reading partners (call the office for details)
 Gr. 6-8 activity projects (invitation letters sent home)



Teacher Professional Development Days
Two Day Conference - Thurs. Jan. 29 & 30th

Teachers will have the opportunity to be introduced to new brain-compatible learning and differentiated instruction by Martha Kaufeldt
And to develop strategies to have “Significant Conversations” with young people
by Jerry Goebel.
Parents are invited to attend the evening session
–


A Prayer of Sympathy
We, as a faith community, offer our thoughts and prayers to two St. Gregory families;
Aleesha Golding, Gr. 3, lost her father Ken Golding.
Donny Hoffman, Gr. 9, lost his father, Martin Hoffman.
As a faith community we support the families in prayer

CHRISTMAS DVD’S ARE AVAILABLE AT THE OFFICE FOR $2.00

CSCC Family Event School Fundraiser
St. Gregory Community at the Jan. 23rd
Regina Pat’s Hockey Game.
Come out and cheer on the World Junior Hockey Heroes.
St. Gregory Choir will be leading “Oh Canada”.
Ticket order forms have been sent home with the youngest in the family.

BEGIN WITH THE BRAIN!
3 Things Parents and Teachers NEED TO KNOW!

Guest Speaker:
Martha Kaufeldt
Master Teacher, Popular Presenter and Author

This engaging evening presentation provides recent research about
how kids’ brains grow, develop and respond to the environment. Learn valuable information about three key elements of Brain-Compatible Teaching and Learning. Understanding some “brain basics” can give parents a few guidelines that can help them
support kids’ learning at home and at school. Parents will gain specific practical strategies to help reduce children’s stress, encourage discovery play, and understand the power of having choices.
Discover how to create a brain and body compatible environment at home
that will nurture the JOY of learning!

Thursday, January 29, 2009
7 – 8pm – Doors open at 6:30

Miller Comprehensive High School Theatre

1027 College Ave.
Martha Kaufeldt is a veteran K-12 teacher, author, and popular international presenter on brain compatible learning, differentiated instruction and integrated curriculum development. In California she served as the director and trainer for the Bay Area Middle Schools project for five years. For over 23 years Martha put her expertise into practice on a daily basis as a High School English and Drama teacher, a Middle School Humanities Core teacher, and as the Lead Teacher at an alternative public elementary school in Santa Cruz County. Martha is skillful in translating recent brain research and how it should guide educational and parenting practices. Audiences appreciate her personable and humorous style.