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1 Sign up for Newswire at http: // stluke.wcdsb.ca Follow us on Principal: Mr. R. Dalley VP: Mrs. J. Goossens April 2016 Newsletter Administrator s Message: St. Luke s staff wishes everyone a Happy Easter! Our Easter Mass is on Friday, April 8th at 1:00 pm. Families are welcome to attend. As we celebrate this Easter season, we remember that when Jesus rose it was not the end of the story, it was only the beginning. When we go out into the world let us remember that we are now the hands and feet of our Saviour! Our Catholic community celebrates Christ s journey and we grow in understanding of ourselves and others. We sincerely hope your Easter was filled with peace and the love of family and friends. At the end of this month our grade 4 and grade 7 students will write the CCAT and CAT-4 tests. This assessments provide valuable information to help teachers program for students and support them in their learning. It is very important that students are present for all the test days. May our Lord bless us all on this journey ahead. Rob Dalley and Jo Goossens INSIDE THIS ISSUE Easter Prayer... 2 News from St Agnes Parish... 2 Calendar of Events... 3 From the Office... 4 What is EQAO?... 5

2 A Prayer for Easter Halleluia! Jesus is risen! He is risen indeed! May this declaration resound not only in these walls but touch the lives of all we meet and forever be the truth of which we speak. Your love, once sown within a garden, tended for your own people, neglected and rejected, now spreads its sweet perfume in this place and wherever it is shown. Halleluia! Jesus is risen! He is risen indeed! School News From St. Agnes Parish Our parish family welcomes your family! Join us for Mass, special events, & experience the joy of being part of a faith community. Something for everyone! Visit our website to learn more. Upcoming Preparation & Sacramental Dates: *All dates & information for Sacramental families is posted on the website under Faith Development First Holy Communion Retreat Day in the Church: St. Luke Thursday May 12th Celebration of First Holy Communion: St. Luke Sunday May 15th 11:00am Worship with us! Good Friday Services 10am & 3pm Easter Sunday: 9:00am & 11:00am **Full Holy Week Worship Schedule on the parish website Special Events: Check our website for great events coming up Click on Special Events Coffee House - a celebration of musical talent! Auditions: May 7th Register to Audition:cpthorpe@yahoo.ca using the subject line Coffee House Special consideration will live, unrecorded music be given to artists using Have small children? Join us for Mass & Sunday School! Children & adult choirs too!

3 April Calendar of Events Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 Grade 8 retreat Team and club photos taken for Year Book Grade 3 trip to Laurel Creek Grade 1 trip to landfill Easter Mass 1pm Wear Easter colours Grade 5 trip to Museum School Council meeting 7pm New members welcome PD day no school for students Hat Day Spring photos Colour house assembly Children s Sale Extravaganza! We welcome your donations of GENTLY USED: toys, games, books, clothes - baby up to teen PLUS maternity too! small or large items, indoor & outdoor toys, play equipment, scooters, bikes... anything for children, newborn to 15! (*please no stained/damaged clothes; we cannot take used car seats or cribs) How to Donate? Drop off at St. Agnes Church downstairs after each mass or during the week at the office until April 15 th. Drop off during office hours 9-5; if outside of this time, please leave outside the door for us to pick up. For larger items please call Marina to make arrangements: Volunteer Opportunity for Students or Adults! Grade 8+ can earn community service hours! If you have a few hours to share we would love your help! Info or questions? Please Marina at mmaruna2002@yahoo.ca. St. Agnes Children s Sale Sat, April 23, am-1pm All proceeds to St. Agnes Parish Operations Fund

4 From the Office Standardized Test Dates: The following dates have been reserved in our school for students to complete standardized tests. The information collected from these tests assists the school in planning and preparing instruction that meets the needs of all students. It is important that all students attend on these days and complete the assessments.. Please mark your calendars accordingly, and avoid booking appointments on these dates. These dates will be confirmed again closer to the dates. April 25 April 28, 2016 April 27 April 28, 2016 May 25 May 27, 2016 May 30- June 6, 2016 CCAT for Grade 4 students CAT-4 for Grade 7 students EQAO for Grade 6 students EQAO for Grade 3 students Families are encouraged to visit the EQAO site ( for more information and resources to assist children in preparing for the Grade 3 and 6 tests Kindergarten Registration: We continue to offer full day every day Junior Kindergarten and Senior Kindergarten in September You are welcome to contact the office ( ) for more information or to book an appointment. ~We are happy to register ALL students new to St. Luke as well at any time, regardless of age/grade~ JK Orientation Night for Families of Children starting Junior Kindergarten in September 2016 Please mark your calendars: Wednesday May 25th from 6:00pm-7:00pm. Parents/guardians are encouraged to attend this information and activity session with your child. Paint a Bright Future with Us: St. Luke is offering Extended Day Programs. Register online at Program locations will be announced in May. April PD Day There is a PD day on Friday, April 22nd. There is no school for students on that day Family Math Night: Wednesday, May 4th from 5:30 7:00. More information to follow School Starts at 8:20 - Students are to enter the doors assigned to their classrooms All students who arrive after 8:20 must come in the main doors and pick up a late slip from the office. Walk to School Now that the weather is starting to warm up, we encourage students to walk to school whenever possible. Studies have shown that even a brief period of exercise before learning can have profound effects on an individual s ability to learn! Food Allergens: - As per Board policy, the school is a nut and nut substitute free environment. All other food restrictions will be limited to specific classrooms. If you have any questions, please contact the main office.

5 What is the EQAO Test? It is a provincially mandated test conducted in grades 3, 6, 9 and 10. It is meant to assess your child s cumulative knowledge and skills in reading, writing, and math. When does testing occur? The test is in late May and early June. Exact dates are set by your child s school. You will receive the results of your child s test in September; an individual student report is sent home EQAO TESTING DATES FOR ST. LUKE SCHOOL 2016 Grade 6 Students: May 25th - 27th Grade 3 Students: May 30 - June 1st - 6th Why does Ontario conduct these tests? To identify trends in student learning To identify curriculum areas that need more attention To give an indication of how a child is doing To target the needs of various resources How do we ensure the tests are valid and fair? The tests are based on Ontario Curriculum. They are developed and reviewed by Ontario educators. They are administered consistently and scored by Ontario There are parent resources How is achievement assessed? Achievement on these tests are reported according to the provinces four achievement levels. available at: and on our school website -sample test questions -sample of individual student report -parent s guide to understanding results