Thursday, April 27, 2017

Mrs. Angell Day

We declared Wednesday, April 26, "Mrs. Angell Day"!
It was Aministrative Assistant's Day.
We feel so fortunate to have Mrs. Angell in our school office.
She brings so much joy to our school!
Thank you Mrs. Angell! We hope you had a lovely day.


Tuesday, April 25, 2017

Divisional Art Show

If you are interested in seeing some great artwork from K-12 students from across the division, the St. James-Assiniboia Art Show is on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings this week:
Time: 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Place: Glendale Golf & Country Club, 400 Augier Ave.
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Join Us for Music Monday

We would love it if families can stay for a few minutes on the morning of Monday, May 1 when you drop your students off at school.
We are having our annual Music Monday Assembly outdoors in the back of the school.
We have some great musical performances lined up and we would love to share them with you!




Saturday, April 22, 2017

Outdoor Recess

We will plan to be outside for recesses, rain or shine.

Students have the opportunity to be outdoors engaged in free play for 60 minutes daily while at school. During extreme weather conditions (extreme cold or lightning, as per division policy), recess will be held indoors. While an indoor recess does provide students with a break from academics, it does not provide the same opportunity for fresh air, open space and exercise as getting outside. Our goal will be to be outdoors for recess whenever possible.

Spring weather in Winnipeg is unpredictable; sun, wind, rain, and even snow! That could mean we need hats and sunscreen one day, then coats, rain boots and even mitts the next! Please take each day's conditions into account when sending your child to school. Being prepared for the weather will help to ensure that he/she will be comfortable during outdoor play periods. Thank you for your support!

Allergy Information

At our school, we have students and staff who suffer from allergies. We ask that you always think about potential allergies before you send food to school.
We cannot have any food containing any traces of nuts or nut products at school.
There are many other options for sending healthy lunches and snacks for your children.
We thank you for your consideration of other children's needs.


Fun Day of Science


Thursday, April 20, 2017

Happy Earth Day


We had a great day of learning about how to take care of our Earth today at school. We all helped clean our playground and neighbourhood as well and got several compliments from community members! They said our students were very enthusiastic and did a great job of cleaning. Well done students, staff, and volunteers! Thank you for caring for our community!

Everyone have a great Earth Day on Saturday, April 22!



Reminder

There is no school on Friday, April 21. All staff are in educational workshops for the day.

Wednesday, April 19, 2017

Earth Day

Earth Day is on Saturday, April 22.
What are you doing to take care of our Earth?
On Thursday, April 20, we are turning the lights off in the school for the day to raise awareness about saving energy. We will also do a playground and community clean up.
Photo credit: @mrshardysclassroom16


Tuesday, April 18, 2017

Rugby Manitoba

From Rookie Rugby Coordinator:
 
We are hosting a Rookie Rugby program in Sturgeon at the Sturgeon Heights Community Centre. 

At the program is in its early years in Sturgeon, the program will be offered at a discounted rate of $15 off for all kids in your school!  

Rookie Rugby is a co-ed, non-tackling game for children ages 4-16. Rookie Rugby is split into 3 different categories/age grades.

The Mini rugby is for 4-6 year olds, and Flag rugby is for 7-14 year olds.

The sessions begin April 23rd and run every Sunday from 3:15pm to 4pm for Mini and 4pm to 5pm for Flag.

To register please go to http://www.rugbymanitoba.com/rookierugby

The discount code is: SHRugby

Thank you,

Ryan Jones
Student Youth Program Coordinator 
Rugby Manitoba
145 Pacific Avenue | Winnipeg, MB | R3B 2Z6
W: 204-925-5664 C: 204-806-4355

Public Information about Bed Bugs from WRHA

Here is some information from our Public Health Nurse on how you can help prevent the spread of bed bugs:



Manitoba Summer Fair in Brandon



Monday, April 17, 2017

Thursday, April 13, 2017

Happy Easter

Reminder that there is no school on Friday, April 14.
It is Good Friday.
For those families who celebrate...Happy Easter!



City of Winnipeg Reminder










Winnipeg Parking Authority campaign encourages drivers to “Be Aware. Park with Care” around schools, fire lanes and designated spaces

Campaign aims to educate drivers prior to WPA mailing out tickets for parking violations

Winnipeg, MB – Today, the Winnipeg Parking Authority (WPA) launched its “Be Aware. Park with Care” campaign which encourages drivers to follow parking laws when stopping or parking around schools, fire lanes and designated parking spaces. The campaign aims to educate drivers about the parking rules in these high-offense areas prior to the WPA beginning to mail out parking tickets on May 1, 2017.

“Parking illegally around schools, in fire lanes and in designated parking spaces can cause serious safety concerns, traffic delays and inconvenience,” said Councillor Cindy Gilroy, Chair of the Standing Policy Committee on Innovation. “I’m pleased to see the Winnipeg Parking Authority take the initiative to educate the public and emphasize that these spaces are saved for something more important than your convenience.”

The campaign features several videos that will be used to supplement a social media campaign, radio spots, newspaper advertising as well as targeted communication with schools and parents.

“Illegally parked vehicles during school pick up and drop offs create serious safety hazards for children and cause traffic delays,” said Councillor Brian Mayes, the City’s Liaison for School Boards & Youth Opportunity. “I am thrilled the Winnipeg Parking Authority is launching this campaign and working with schools to address these concerns.”

Similarly, the campaign notes that illegally parked cars in fire lanes, whether at a shopping mall, grocery store, community centre or other public venue, can also cause safety issues.

“It’s vital that fire lanes remain free and clear of any parked cars so that we can respond quickly to emergency situations,” said Assistant Chief Mark Reshaur, Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service. “Whether it’s a fire or a medical emergency, seconds count so please pay attention to signage and do not park in fire lanes.”

Also highlighted in the campaign are designated parking spaces which are reserved for persons with a physical disability and a properly displayed current permit.

More information is available at winnipeg.ca/parkwithcare.

Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Practice for Emergencies

Throughout the year, we practice for different emergencies.
Today, we had a practice lockdown.
We practiced a scenario where we are outdoors and needed to leave the school.
Our emergency shelters are Bord-Aire Community Centre and Discovery Children's Centre.
Today, we met at Bord-Aire. Everyone listened very well to the adults in charge. We were impressed with how our students reacted. In a real emergency, everyone needs to think and act quickly.

Our goal is to keep everyone (students and staff) as safe as possible while they are at school.
If parents are visiting the school, we ask you to check in at the office for your safety and for our students' safety. If you enter the building and sense there is something wrong, (office closed, no noises, etc.), we ask that you think and act quickly and keep yourselves safe too. Leave the building. Call the school. If you get no response, call for help.

In the case of a real emergency, we will contact families to inform you about what happened.
If you have any questions about our emergency procedures, please feel free to contact the school at: 204-832-1359 or by email: stevenson@sjsd.net 

Monday, April 10, 2017

Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Summer Drop In Centre at Bord Aire

SJCI Musical

Community Health

Remember you are the best defence against spreading illnesses and bugs.
Please remind your children to wash their hands before they eat and after they go to the washroom.
We encourage students to wash their hands at school.

Also, to help prevent the spread of lice and bed bugs, check your children daily for signs of bugs.
If your child is itching his/her head, check for live lice or eggs. If your child has lice, spend the time picking the nits out of their hair. You need to check their hair every day.
If your child has red spots on his/her skin, check your house for signs of bed bugs.

It is good practice to check your children every day for changes. If you need help with anything, please feel free to call the school or call our local Health Nurse, Lori-Ann Laramee at: 204-232-7606

Rugby Manitoba


Hello,

Below is a link in regard to a FREE opportunity for kids ages 4-14 to try rugby on April 23rd.

Try Rugby Day & School Rookie Rugby Opportunities

Please pass this information onto the head of your physical education staff, or to the person in charge of organizing extra curricular activities. We would love to host as many kids as possible on this Try Rugby Day.

 
Rugby Manitoba's Try Rugby Day
Cost:
FREE
Location: Maple Grove Rugby Park
Time: 12 -2 p.m.
Open to kids aged 4-14 years old to try rugby for the first time!



Any questions please do not hesitate to contact myself. To RSVP your group to the event please contact me directly via email at programcoordinator@rugbymanitoba.com.

Thank you,

Ryan Jones
Student Youth Program Coordinator
Rugby Manitoba
145 Pacific Avenue | Winnipeg, MB | R3B 2Z6
W: 204-925-5664 C: 204-806-4355
programcoordinator@rugbymanitoba.com | www.rugbymanitoba.com

Monday, April 3, 2017

Spring Art Show

Don't miss the Springtide Art Show and Sale on April 28, 29 and 30. The Charleswood Art Group hosts this annual show which features the work of 43 artists. These artists are juried into he prestigious Charleswood Art Group. Many members are recipients of National and International awards.



The show opens at 5 pm on Friday, April 28 at the Charleswood United Church, 4820 Robbin Blvd. at Dieppe Road. The show continues Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 to 4:00.



Check out some of the art at www.charleswoodartgroup.com or on Facebook.