Thunder News Flash – June 29, 2024

I hope that everyone has an opportunity to celebrate Canada Day.  On this special day, let us take a moment to express our gratitude for the freedoms, opportunities, and privileges we enjoy as Canadians. May we never take for granted the blessings of peace, education, and the ability to practice our faith openly.

I encourage each and every one of you to embrace the spirit of Canada Day by engaging in acts of kindness, unity, and service within our local community. Together, let us build a brighter future, rooted in the values of love, respect, and empathy.

Regional Education Committee for the 2024/25 School Year

At the last REC Meeting on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 the 2023/24 Regional Education Committee was dissolved and a new one was struck for the upcoming school year. We would like to thank our outgoing members for their tireless efforts and time that they put into the Education Committee. Each one brought a special talent and led by grace while volunteering their time. Please help me in sharing appreciation for Tina Girard, Heather Mac Donald, Iggy Parlindungan and Elizabeth Ocon.  We thank them for their dedication to Catholic education and for their years of service.

Also at the meeting, the REC for the 2024/25 school year was established and portfolio roles were assigned. Please help me in thanking the following individuals for answering the call to serve on the Education Committee and promote Catholic Education, its values and benefits to the community.

Archbishop’s Rep: Fr. Richard Zanotti
Chair: Gregory Kenny
Vice Chair: Jakub Turek
Treasurer: Andrew de Verteuil
Maintenance: Greg Steinbichler
Fundraising: Kristine Quisias
Parent Participation: Marc Vella
Secretary & Community Relations: Tasha Mijinke

The next Work Bee will take place on Saturday, July 13th from 9:00am – 2:00pm.  If you have indicated that you would like to participate in the Work Bee Parent Participation group, please come and help out at our Summer Work Bees if you are able.  Also, additional people are always welcome if you want to get a jumpstart on your Parent Participation hours. Please bring a lunch and any small cordless gardening tools that you have available.  Gloves for both inside and outside work would also be great things to bring with you.  The second summer Work Bee will take place on Saturday, August 10th from 9:00 – 2:00pm.  Thank you for all of your hard work!

As some of you may have heard, Mr. Sorley will be returning to the classroom part time at SJA. He will be team teaching with Grade 3 with Ms. Papaianni, two days per week. As a result, he will be teaching ADST from K- Gr. 4, and French from Gr. 5-7 (as per Ministry guidelines). For next year, we will not have formalized French classes from K-Gr. 4, though classroom teachers are free to include some French instruction into these classes as they see fit.