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Scientist in the School—Gr.5 Human Body Session

February 28, 2018 Educational, General

On February 23rd, Ms. Coniglio’s Grade 5 class welcomed the Scientists in the School. The students explored the Human Body and its functions. The workshop allowed the students to test their reaction rate and measure their lung vital capacity. The students utilized stethoscopes to measure heart rate, build a filtering urinary system and working lungs, identify bones using X-rays and locate and manipulate joints on ... Continue reading "Scientist in the School—Gr.5 Human Body Session"

Hearing and Vision Screening ~February 20th

February 15, 2018January 22, 2018 General, Healthy Schools

School Screening Association will be visiting our school this year on February 20, 2018 to conduct their clinic. Did you know 7-10 children in every class of 30 have an undetected hearing or vision problem. Could your child be one? Your child’s hearing and vision should be screened every year.

A permission form will be sent home with your child early in February. ... Continue reading "Hearing and Vision Screening ~February 20th"

Shrove Tuesday ~ February 13th

February 8, 2018January 22, 2018 Faith: Mass & Liturgies, General

We look forward to a pancake treat on Shrove Tuesday and we than the CSC for coordinating and providing the pancakes for students.

Students should eat a regular breakfast and bring a regular lunch. The pancakes are a treat which will be served throughout the morning as a snack. The pancakes have been purchased through Kids Kitchen, so they are nut free. Should ... Continue reading "Shrove Tuesday ~ February 13th"

Gr. 4 ‘My Healthy Lunch Challenge’

January 22, 2018January 22, 2018 General, Healthy Schools

Congratulations to Mrs. Puopolo & Mr. Facca’s Gr. 4 classes who participated in York Region’s ’My Healthy Lunch Challenge’ during the week of January 22-26, 2018.

My Healthy Lunch Challenge is a program for students, teachers, and families of elementary school-aged children. Students and families are challenged to pack healthy, litterless lunches that include three or four food ... Continue reading "Gr. 4 ‘My Healthy Lunch Challenge’"

Junior Achievement – Gr. 4 ‘More than Money’

January 22, 2018January 22, 2018 General, Special Events

The Grade 4 students in Mrs. Puopolo’s and Mr. Facca’s class will be learning about financial literacy by participating in activities offered by the Junior Achievement Organization. During the workshop “More than Money” on Feb 16th, volunteers from the local business community will engage our students in activities about: the role of money everyday life, managing a personal bank account by making ... Continue reading "Junior Achievement – Gr. 4 ‘More than Money’"

The Underground Railroad ~ February 1st ~ Gr.2-8 Presentation

January 11, 2018February 28, 2018 General, Special Events

St. John Paul II CES welcomes the award-wining author and presenter, Loretta Penny, with her presentation of ‘The Underground Railroad’ for students in Grades 2-8.

Through a series of stories, Ms. Penny brings history to life – travelling along the secret network or routes, students will vicariously assume the role of a freedom seeker and gain a greater understanding of the challenges of ... Continue reading "The Underground Railroad ~ February 1st ~ Gr.2-8 Presentation"