Bulldog Bulletin – February 21, 2023

Lent

Each year, we celebrate the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday – the 7th Wednesday before Easter.  Lent is a time devoted to Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving in memory of Christ’s fasting in the wilderness.  The day before Ash Wednesday, we recognize Shrove Tuesday, also called Pancake Tuesday or Fat Tuesday – a day when families traditionally would use up rich foods such as eggs, milk, and sugar before the fasting season – the 40 days of Lent.

Pancake Tuesday – Tuesday, February 21st

Thanks to our Catholic School Advisory Council, every student will receive two pancakes here at school on Tuesday!  Students are asked to bring their own plate and utensils, if possible.  Disposable plates and cutlery will be provided for students if needed.  A big thanks to Remember Me Family for catering the event!

Ash Wednesday, – Wednesday, February 22nd

Parents and family are welcome to join our community as we celebrate the beginning of Lent with our Ash Wednesday liturgy at 12:40 p.m. today.

Elementary School Nutrition Update

In an effort to be more environmentally conscious, we along with our suppliers have decided we will no longer be sending cutlery with any lunches.

If you have ordered lunches that require cutlery please be sure to send it from home.

Thank you for your Support

Elementary School Nutrition Services

Family Math Night – Thursday, February 23rd

You definitely don’t want to miss our St. Kateri Bulldogs Family Math Night happening Thursday, February 23rd from 6:00-7:00 p.m.!  Swing by the school for an hour and learn what, and how, your children are learning right in their classrooms, by their #WCDSBAwesome educators! 

 

We also have EIGHT Brand New Chromebooks to give away at the end of the night as Door Prizes!  Your child/family is only eligible if you are in attendance though!

 

5:45-6:00 p.m. – Families arrive, drop off their ballot for a chance to win a Chromebook, and then meet in the gym

6:00-6:10 p.m. – Welcome, Prayer, and Address from WCDSB Numeracy Consultant, Petra LeDuc

6:10-6:15 p.m. – Travel Time to Child’s Classroom

6:15-6:35 p.m. – Math Session 1

6:35-6:40 p.m. – Travel Time to Child’s Classroom

6:40-7:00 p.m. – Math Session 2

7:00 p.m. – Chromebook Door Prize Draw!!

“Huron-Brigadoon” Catholic Elementary School Kindergarten Registration – Tuesday, February 28th

In-person registration for the new ‘Huron-Brigadoon’ CES will take place at St. Kateri next Tuesday, February 28 from 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.

 

Looking Ahead…      

(please mark your calendars)

    

February 21                                        Shrove/Pancake Tuesday

February 22                                              Pink Shirt Day- For Bullying Awareness

February 22                                        Ash Wednesday Liturgy in the school gym, 12:40 p.m.

February 23                                        Family Math Night (6:00-7:00 p.m.)

March 13-17                                        March Break

March 31                                             PA Day (school is closed)

April 7                                                  Good Friday (no school)

April 10                                                Easter Monday (no school)

April 14                                                Easter Mass – 10:15 a.m., gym (parents welcome)

April 15                                                Sacrament of First Communion at St. Aloysius Parish @ 1:00 p.m.

April 18                                                Gr. 4 Bible Celebration – 10:15 a.m.

April 21                                                PA Day (school is closed)

April 26                                                Sacrament of Confirmation at St. Aloysius Parish @ 7:00 p.m.

May 1-5                                                Catholic Education Week

May 22                                                 Victoria Day (no school)

June 2                                                  P.A. Day (school is closed)

June 16                                                Mission Day

June 23                                               Closing School Mass, 10:15 a.m.

June 27                                                Term 2 Report Card Distribution Date

June 28                                               Grade 8 Grad

June 29                                               Last Day of School (Regular 3:05 p.m. dismissal)