Thunder News Flash – November 9, 2024

“Lest We Forget.”

The act of Remembrance is one of the most important ways to honour and thank Veterans for their sacrifices.  On November 11, we pause for 2 minutes to remember, whether we are working, sitting in our living room, or standing at a national ceremony.  On November 11th, please take a moment with your family to remember and pray for all those who serve to keep us safe.  Honour those who have served and continue to serve to defend peace. Make November 11 the most unforgettable day.   

https://www.veterans.gc.ca/en/remembrance/commemorative-events/veterans-week/remembrance-video

There will be no school on Monday, November 11th for the Remembrance Day holiday.   Other upcoming ‘no school’ days include: 

• Thursday, November 21st we will be having our Parent/Teacher Interviews, and there will be no school for the students.  The sign up link for these interviews will be sent home by email. 
• Friday, November 22nd is a Professional Day for the staff.  

Workbees are usually scheduled on the second Saturday of each month.  However, as it is the Remembrance Day weekend, the workbee will be postponed until next Saturday.

The November Work Bee will take place at the school Saturday, November 16th, from 9am-2pm.  You may want to bring gloves for outside work. It would also be greatly appreciated if you could bring any small gardening tools, particularly a rake.  Please also bring a lunch for the mid-day break.  Thank you once again for all of your hard work to keep our school well maintained and beautiful!  

All remaining Work Bee dates for this year have been uploaded to the School Calendar. 

School uniforms can  promote a sense of school unity and school spirit. Like members of a sports team, students who wear uniforms feel like they are part of one group and therefore tend to perform better and care more about their school.  It is important that students come to school dressed in their proper school uniform each day.  This includes gym strip for Grades 2-7.  Students should have gym strip and running shoes at school in a gym bag and be ready to change for gym classes. 

Throughout the coming months, school staff will be paying particular attention to school uniforms.  We will be checking student uniforms, and sending home a note to inform parents if students are not wearing the proper uniform.  Please help your children wear their proper uniform with pride for our school.  Thank you!

Our school uniform policy is outlined in the St. James and St. Ann’s parent handbook.  2024-25 School Uniform Policy  

St. James and St. Ann’s school offers a variety of fun sports and events. Please check the Newsflash each week for the most recent posts/ updates regarding the schedule of sports practices, games and events.  The dates of upcoming practices and games include:

VolleyBall

• • • • Tuesday, November 12th – 7:45-8:20am – Grade 5
      • Tuesday, November 12th – 2:45-4:00pm – Grade 6/7 Girls Game @ Cornerstone
      • Tuesday, November 12th – 3:00-4:00pm – Grade 5 Game @ Harry Sayers
      • Wednesday, November 13th- 2:45-4:00pm – Grade 6/7 Boys Game @ Cornerstone
      • Thursday, November 14th – 2:40-3:30pm – Grade 5  

St. Ann’s Parish  Christmas Market on November 15th & 16th – Save the date!

St. Ann’s Parish will be holding a Christmas Market on November 15 & 16, 2024.  There will be vendors, pies, raffles, baskets, baking and a 50/50 draw.  On November 16, breakfast and lunch will be served by the Knights of Columbus.  It will be a Merry Place for all.  

Follow the link for more information – Christmas Market Poster 2024