Thunder News Flash – April 6, 2024

Over the past seven years, the community of St. James and St. Ann’s has been praying for Martin Sask (Mrs. Sask’s husband) who had cancer. Mrs. Sask is our former principal.  Your prayers have always been a great source of comfort to the Sask family. Mr. Sask passed away on Thursday, April 4th. We ask that you all pray for the repose of the soul of Mr. Sask and that you continue to pray for comfort and peace for Mrs. Sask and their son Branden during this difficult time.  

Student-Led Conferences will take place on Thursday, April 18th from 8:30am – 3:30pm at the school.  This will not be a regular school day, and students attend only for their Conference time, in their school uniform.  The link to register is: https://schoolinterviews.ca/code/th8yf.  The link will also be emailed to parents next week. Student-led conferences are an opportunity for the students to show their work to their parents and to show you around the school.  Be sure to stop by the French / ADST room and say hello Mr. Sorley.  Also, please pop into the gym for a quick game of Pickleball with your child.  Mrs. Baker is hoping to see many of you on the Pickleball court. We look forward to being able to show you how amazing your children are.

There will be no child-minding.  Siblings are encouraged to bring a book or another quiet activity that they can focus on in hallway while their sibling is attending their conference with you.

Zumbathon is 3 weeks away!  Your children were pumped up earlier this week with our first in-person Pep Rally, where the Leadership Team and the Dance Squad entertained us with dances and videos.  We know that students are excited to get asking and work towards winning some great prizes. 

2 Ways to Collect Pledges:

• IN PERSON using the pledge sheet & envelope provided (cash or cheque accepted and tax receipts are issued for donations of $25 or more)
• ONLINE at  https://www.stjameselementary.ca/zumbathon/ (Visa, Mastercard and Amex accepted online and tax receipts are issued for donations of $25 or more) *Be sure to have them include the student’s name and grade in the notes of their donation.

We will have some great prizes that can be won, which will be announced shortly.  If you would like to donate a prize, please contact Brandy Harris at catsyte@hotmail.com.  Thank you for your consideration! 

Together we can raise $25,000 for new playground equipment for our school!

There is a Work Bee this Saturday from 9:00 – 2:00.  Thank you to all those who work so hard to keep our school looking so great!

Wake & Shake

For mental health / dancing.  Dates / times Monday & Wednesday – 8:10 – 2:25

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of a brand-new initiative at our school that we believe will bring joy and positive energy to the start of every school day.

🌟 Introducing “Wake and Shake” 🌟

Starting Monday, April 8th, we will be hosting a Before School Dance Program led by Mrs. Lavrikova, called “Wake and Shake,” every Monday and Wednesday from 8:10 to 8:25 in the gym. This short and energetic session is designed to kickstart the day on a positive note, fostering not just physical well-being but also promoting mental health benefits such as stress reduction and increased positivity.

Here’s a sneak peek into what “Wake and Shake” has in store:

💃 Fun-filled dance routines

🎶 Energizing music to uplift spirits

😊 Stress-busting and mood-boosting activities

🤝 Building a sense of community and camaraderie – 

⏰ Conveniently scheduled before school starts

We believe that a positive start can set the tone for the entire day, and “Wake and Shake” aims to do just that! We encourage all students to join in on the excitement and experience the numerous benefits that this program has to offer.

Let’s make mornings memorable and full of positive vibes with “Wake and Shake”!  All students, staff and families are invited!

Please join us in the Gym at 10:45 on Monday, April 8th for our Spelling Bee.

Please click on the link to learn about the amazing Summer Sports Camp offered at SJB.

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