Good morning Celtics,

This week we look forward to celebrating together in mass for St. Brigid Feast Day. Families are welcome to join us in prayer on Tuesday January 31st at 10:15am.

Stay tuned for a fun event coming soon to your schoolcash online!!  Kickoff for kids is on Monday!

 

School Updates:

Winter Walk Day:  Winter Walk Day is this Wednesday!  Students are encouraged to dress for the weather, understand special winter walking tips, and join their peers in the walk to and from school. #WinterWalkDay is scheduled for Wednesday, February 1st.

All students can participate and register for a chance to win! Bussed students can walk to their bus stop. Students register for a chance to win 1 of 10 Indigo gift cards, and schools have a chance to win a bike rack. 

Register Today!  Individual students: https://forms.gle/JDU1tmh6MJ2zpYHq5 

 

Spirit Dates!

Thank you to the Celtic Spirit Team and The Spirit SQUAD for planning our SPIRIT DAYS!  

Feb. 14: Valentine’s Day – wear red, pink or hearts!

Feb. 28:  Career Day – what do you want to be when you grow up?

Mar. 21: Down Syndrome Day – wear fun or mismatched socks to support Down Syndrome!

Apr. 3: Autism Awareness Day – wear BLUE!

Apr. 25: Rainbow Day!

May 9: Inside Out Day! Wear your clothes inside out for Mental Health Awareness Week

June 13:  Beach / Tourist Day

 

Upcoming Important Dates: 

February 20: Family Day

March 13-17: March Break

April 7 -10: Easter

Gr. 3 & 6 EQAO: tentative dates ~ May 30-June 24, 2023 (Please consider these dates when planning holidays.)

May 22: Victoria Day

School ends Wednesday, June 29, 2023 at 3:05 p.m.

Professional Activity Days – No school on these days:

March 31, 2023

April 21, 2023

June 2, 2023

CSAC Meeting Dates

Tuesday March 7th

Tuesday May 2nd

 

Parish Updates:

Please call the school for information regarding faith or sacraments.

 

WCDSB Updates:

Our WCDSB 2022-2025 Strategic Plan has been released and it is #WCDSBAwesome!! Our 186-year tradition of being Heart of the Community — providing Quality, Inclusive, Faith-Based education for all — continues! #WCDSBAwaken https://www.wcdsb.ca/mysp/

https://youtu.be/v8PRrC1Hhgw

 

Parents and Guardians with students in SK ~ it is time to consider whether the French Immersion program is of interest to your family! French Immersion is an optional program that starts in Grade 1. Application is done through a lottery which IS OPEN NOW and closes February 5th.

*Please note: French Immersion is NOT offered at St. Brigid.  See the list of WCDSB Catholic Elementary schools here for more information on our WCDSB website.

 

Please refer to www.wcdsb.ca for the most up to date news.

 

Stay Safe Celtics!

The Staff at St. Brigid