Thunder News Flash – October 19, 2024

October 18, 2024
  • Pro - D Day - No School

    Just a reminder that there is a professional development day scheduled for Friday, October 25.  As such there is no school that day 

    Remember – NO SCHOOL on Friday, October 25, 2024

  • Photo Retakes

    Photo Retakes   –  A reminder that photo re-takes will take place this Tuesday, October 22, 2024

  • Meal Train

    Meal Train  – Volunteers Needed
     
    As a community, it is great to be able to come together with an opportunity to show kindness and support those who need it.Whether it is the passing of a family member, an illness or a surgery, a new baby, or just experiencing a hard time, a meal train takes the task of fixing dinner off their plate. If you are interested in being involved and supporting a fellow Thunder family in need, please email Tasha at community@stjameselementary.ca to have your name added to the list.  This list will be activated when we are made aware of a family who could use our support. 
     
  • Workbee

    The October Work Bee will take place at the school this Saturday, October 19th, 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. 

  • Thanksgiving Food Drive

    THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE – Thank You!!

    The Grade 7 Leadership team wishes to thank everyone for their contributions to our Thanksgiving Food Drive.  The food drive has been a great success due to the overwhelming generosity and support of our St. James Community.  We are grateful for our many blessings and we are joyful for the opportunity to help bless others.

     

  • Feed the Future

    Feed the Future – There is still time to sign up! 
     
    We will be starting our “Feed the Future” initiative this month.  Feed the Future is a government grant that provides some extra funding to help those families in our school community struggling with food insecurity.  The school will use the money in a few different ways:
     
    Fresh Fruit – Fresh fruit will be available to all students throughout the school day.
    Breakfast Run – We will have a few healthy food choices available in the morning for students in need, such as granola bars, cheese, yogurt, and fresh fruit.  Students may select 1-2 items to take outside with them to eat as they arrive in the morning.  
    Hot Food – We can help with the cost of a hot lunch once a week through our Munch a Lunch Program.  
    Grocery Gift Cards – a few times during the year, gift cards will be distributed to families in need.
     
    If your family is in need of support, please contact our school office ASAP.  We need families to sign up before participating in the program, as we need to be aware of any food allergies or nutritional sensitivities.  Please contact the school office ASAP if you would like to sign up.  All information shared will be held in the strictest of confidence.  office@stjameselementary.ca
     
    Once we have the list of families and students participating in the program, we will begin our Breakfast Run.  We hope to begin by the last week in October.  Participating families will be contacted directly with more information and the start dates.  
  • Movie Night - Coming Soon!

    📅 Thursday, Nov 7 – Movie Night!

    Join us for a fantastic evening as we gather to watch INSIDE OUT 2 on our big 16 x 9 screen! Expect plenty of snacks, popcorn, and fun. It’s the perfect chance to relax and enjoy a fun-filled movie night with our wonderful school community.  Movie night will be held on Thursday, Nov 7, 2024, at 6pm as there is no school on Friday, Nov 8th.  Tickets are $5 per person or $25 per family!  A great cost savings!

    Follow this link for more details  –    Movie POSTER (Print 11×7 Color) – Inside Out 2

    Stay tuned for more exciting details coming soon!

  • Sports

    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 include:

    Soccer               

    • Monday, October 21st – Grade 4/5 – 2:40-4:00pm
    • Tuesday, October 22nd –  Grade 4/5 Soccer Tournament – Good Luck Team!
    • The tournament will be the last soccer event of the year

    VolleyBall

            • Monday, October 21st – 7:45-8:20am – Grade 6/7 Girls
            • Monday, October 21st – 2:40-4:00pm – Grade 6/7 Girls and Boys 
            • Tuesday, October 22nd – 7:45-8:20am – Grade 6/7  Boys
            • Thursday, October 24th- Grade 6/7 Girls and Boys Vball Game @ Dasmesh
  • St. Ann's Christmas Market

    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

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    Thank you for your support!