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École St. Cecilia Junior High School
8830-132 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5E 0X8
Phone: 780-476-7695 Fax: 780-473-7363
Web Page: www.stcecilia.ecsd.net
January 2015 Newsletter
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Dear Parents/Guardians:
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General Information
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Time Schedule and
Concession information
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Bulletin Board (St. Cecilia
& community misc. info)
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Superintendent’s Message
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Calendar
Happy New Year to everyone!
We hope your holidays were filled with family, friends and warmth. We come back to a busy January
that ends with the Term 1 concluding and Term 2 beginning in February. Tiger Daze on January 30, our
only school Professional Development day on February 2 and the District Faith Formation day between
them.
January brings us our second Interim report time for you to formally check on Powerschool on January
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19 . The 31 Annual Paperweight Wrestling tournament takes place on January 31 at the University of
Alberta. This is a tournament run by Mr. Derewonko and St. Cecilia School for hundreds of competitors
OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Friday 7:30 - 3:45
Thursday 7:30 - 3:00
from western provinces. It is a magnificent accomplishment to run such a large competition for so long.
Our wrestlers are training hard to prepare for it.
Twenty eight students in French Immersion and three staff are headed to Montreal and Quebec City at
the end of the month to immerse themselves in the language and see the Carnival. Bon Voyage!
BUSINESS OFFICE HOURS
Our compliments to Mrs. Comeau, Mrs. Narayanan and the many students who put together the drama
Monday - Closed
play in December. Students involved in the band, actors, set designers and stage hands all put in hours
Tues,Wed, Fri - 8:00 – 3:00
Thursday - 8:00 - noon
If you want a paper copy of our
newsletter, please contact the
office and we will provide one to
your child. Newsletter via email
is now possible; please make
sure the office has a parent /
of work to bring this to life. Well done!!!
It is very important for our Grade 9 students to keep in mind that high schools will be visiting us shortly
and registering you for next year based on your current grades. The high schools will be basing course
choices on your second report card mark however; your registration will be adjusted according to your
final marks. More information on Open House dates and School visits further in the newsletter.
The newsletter will be available online on the first Friday of every month. If you want a paper copy,
please call Mrs. Gorman-Bowman in the office and she will provide one to your son/daughter.
guardian email address.
Feel free to contact us at the school if you have any concerns or questions.
Mr. David Andrews
Principal
Mrs. Nicole Falcone-Dempsey
Assistant Principal
YEARBOOKS
Still available
2013-2014 @ $30.00 each
PRE-ORDERS ONLY for
2014-2015 @ $30.00 each
Contact the Business Office
School Advisory Council:
The next general meeting will be January 28 @ 5:30 p.m. in the staff room. All
parents are welcome!
St. Cecilia 50th Anniversary –Saturday October 17, 2015
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The plans for the St. Cecilia 50 Anniversary are underway. If you were or know of a past
student or staff member, pass on the date of October 17, 2015!
School Fees:
School fees are now due. Visa, MasterCard payments can be made ONLINE thru your PowerSchool account or by phone
to the business office. Cheque/cash accepted during business office hours. (Business office is closed on Mondays)
If there is a reason that you cannot pay your school fees, please contact the business office at 780-476-7695 to make
alternate arrangements.
Parking:
Please DO NOT PARK in the O’Leary Pool parking lot. You will be issued a ticket or will be towed. We ask parents NOT TO
DOUBLE PARK OR PARK IN THE BUS ZONE IN FRONT OF THE SCHOOL. Also, the staff parking lot in the back of the school
is not to be used as a drop off or pick up as this area is reserved for staff.
Student Absences:
If your son/daughter is going to be absent for any reason, please report the absence to 780-476-7695. Please keep in
mind it is your responsibility to inform the school of an absence. One of the main keys to success in school is to
attend classes regularly and punctually. The ‘SynreVoice’Autodialer will contact the home phone of all absent students
to deliver a recorded message advising the parent of the absence. This call is to confirm the absence of the student that
day.
School Dances:
If your child does NOT wish to attend a school dance they must have written permission from a parent to do so. The
letter must be given to the homeroom teacher the morning of the dance. If students do not have this letter they must
remain in school for the dance.
Homework:
It is our school policy that if a student is absent it is his/her responsibility to contact their homework buddy to get their
assignments. If your child is absent for more than four days, you may call the office for homework.
Personal Items:
Students are not encouraged to bring personal items of value to school. Students do so at their own risk. The school
will not be held responsible for any lost or stolen items
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Medical Alerts:
If your child has a severe medical alert we would ask you to please notify the school office.
Change of Address:
Please notify the office if you have had a change of address or phone number.
Building Open at 7:15 a.m.:
For students arriving early, the building will be open at 7:15 a.m. We ask that students wait in the back foyer until the
first bell rings before they go to their lockers. Our ‘HEALTH HUT’ that serves some breakfast items is now open during
this time as well. Please be advised there is no supervision until 8:00 a.m.
Office Hours:
Our office is open from 7:30 am to 3:45 pm Monday – Friday; 7:30 am to 3:00 pm on Thursdays.
Bus Passes:
E.T.S. bus passes are sold through the business office each month. To avoid long line ups postdated cheques will be
accepted for the entire school year thru the Business Office. Please hand these in ASAP. The price to the student is
$47.00 (ECSD subsidizes part of the price). The cost of a replacement pass will be $69.00 (full price). Family Plan (families
of three or more purchasing bus passes) is $43.00. Family Plan Application forms available at the school. REPLACEMENT
passes will be sold only at the request of a parent.
Lunchtime:
If your student wishes to go off campus for the lunchtime a Permission form must be filled out and given to the home
room teacher. See the website for the LUNCH OFF CAMPUS PERMISSION FORM.
Electronics:
Electronic Devices are allowed on school property, but they must be on silent mode at all times. See the Website for
more information.
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REGULAR SCHEDULE
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday &
Friday
Call In
8:12 am
Announcements
8:20 - 8:23 am
Block 1
8:25 - 9:11 am
Block 2
9:13 - 9:59 am
Locker Break
9:59 - 10:04 am
Block 3
10:04 - 10:50am
Block 4
10:52 - 11:38am
Lunch
11:38 -12:12pm
Block 5
12:20 - 1:06 pm
Block 6
1:08 - 1:54 pm
Block 7
1:56 - 2:42 pm
Dismissal
2:42 pm
THURSDAY SCHEDULE
Call In
8:12 am
Announcements
8:20 - 8:23 am
Homeroom
8:25 - 8:40 am
PAWZ 1
8:47 - 9:37 am
Locker Break
9:37 –9:42 am
PAWZ 2
9:42 - 10:37 am
Locker Break
10:37 -10:42 am
PAWZ 3
10:42 – 1:37pm
Homeroom
11:39 - noon
Dismissal
12:00 pm
BUS PASS
Monthly Pass
$47.00
Family Plan
$43.00
Replacement Cost $69.00
SCHOOL CLOTHES
If you’re interested in school clothing
please contact the Business Office
The ‘HEALTH HUT’ CONCESSION
Concession is now open for
breakfast and lunch! Drinks, snacks
and fresh food provided.
The Breakfast Menu consists of
bagels, muffins, granola bars, cereal,
yogurt drinks, fruit and more!
The Lunch Menu will change daily
featuring lunches from Edo Japan,
Opa Greek Cuisine, Mediterranean
Pizza, Mozza Burgers, Pasta and
more! Check the concession board
for details.
Drinks are always $1.00 and
lunches are never more than $5.00.
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St. Cecilia Bulletin Board
High School Registration 2015
SCHOOL VISITS
J. H. Picard
January 8 PAWZ 2, 3 for Fr Imm
St. Joseph
January 15 PAWZ 1, 2, 3 by choice
Jean Forest Girls Academy
January 15 PAWZ 3 by choice
Archbishop MacDonald
January 22 PAWZ 1 by choice
Archbishop O’Leary
February 5 PAWZ 1, 2, 3 for all students
OPEN HOUSES
Archbishop MacDonald
February 25, 2015
St. Joseph
March 2, 2015
Archbishop O’Leary
March 5, 2015
J. H. Picard Info Night
January 15, 2015
Open House
March 10, 2015
Registration Day at St. Cecilia for JH Picard and St Joes
March 12, 2015
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Archbishop O’Leary and Archbishop MacDonald will do Registrations at their
school
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Drop in Badminton schedule:
Please join us the following Thursdays from 12:10-1:10pm for some fun in the gym!
January 8
February 12
Senior Girls and Boys Basketball
Congratulations to the following students who will represent the Tigers Basketball Teams this season.
Junior Boys
Ismail E.
Quwayne F.
Elyon T.
Malith Y.
Philip M.
Justine F.
Logan B.
Mina G.
Easton H.
Jordan J.
Harlan S.
Daine D.
Senior Boys
Changkuoth T.
Keenan R.
Chris B.
Giovanni E.
Manasseh M.
Reda J-P.
Ethan E.
Michael P.
Reed L.
Garang U.
Senior Girls
Danielle R.
Abby C.
Sam F.
Janet H.
Morgan S.
Katrina A.
Toni B.
Madison G.
Shania H.
Awintoc N.
Hannah S.
Shelby T.
Christin T.
Practice Roster
Aviva A.
Deidre N.
Abuk M.
Thank you to everyone who came to try out and to the coaches Ms. Stabile, Mrs. Falcone-Dempsey, and Mrs. Fraser for their time
and dedication.
ST CECILIA TIGERS Schedule
BASKETBALL 2015
January 13
St. Cecilia at Cardinal Leger
GIRLS
January 14
St. Cecilia at Sir John Thompson
BOYS
January 15
JJ Bowlen at St. Cecilia
GIRLS
January 20
St. Cecilia at St. Edmund
GIRLS
January 21
St. Elizabeth Seton at St. Cecilia
BOYS
January 22
Sir John Thompson at St. Cecilia
GIRLS
January 28
JJ Bowlen at St. Cecilia
BOYS
January 29
Cardinal Leger at St. Cecilia
GIRLS
February 4
St. Cecilia at St. Edmund
BOYS
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February 5
St. Cecilia at JJ Bowlen
GIRLS
February 9
Cardinal Leger at St. Cecilia
BOYS
February 11
Sir John Thompson at St. Cecilia
BOYS
February 10
St. Edmund at St. Cecilia
GIRLS
February 17
St. Cecilia at Sir John Thompson
GIRLS
February 18
St. Cecilia at St. Elizabeth Seton
BOYS
E-Cigarettes –Prohibited in ECSD
Schools are currently dealing with a new phenomenon commonly referred to as e-cigarettes. Electronic cigarettes are batteryoperated devices equipped with cartridges filled with liquid chemicals. Although e-cigarettes are promoted as being safe, Health
Canada advises not to use e-cigarettes because they haven’t been tested and may be harmful. They also warn that e-cigarettes may
cause nicotine poisoning and addiction. Health Canada reminds people to keep the products away from children to prevent nicotine
poisoning and choking. As the safety of all our students and staff continues to be a key priority in our district, Edmonton Catholic
Schools has banned electronic cigarettes from all district property (Admin Reg 117).
St. Cecilia 50th Anniversary –Saturday October 17, 2015
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The plans for the St. Cecilia 50 Anniversary are underway. If you were or know of a past student or staff member, pass on the date
of October 17, 2015!
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Our next planning meeting is January 28 at 4:30 pm in the Tiger’s Den (Room 107). Any names or information, contact the office .
SAC (School Advisory Council)
Please join us for our next meeting SAC Meeting January 28 @ 5:30pm in the Tiger’s Den (Room 107). We begin at 5:30 pm in the
staff room and are usually only an hour in length.
St. Cecilia School Advisory Council 2014 – 2015
Here is the Executive for this year’s School Advisory Council. All are welcome to the meetings.
Chair
Karen Graves kjoang@telus.net
Vice Chair
Isabelle Bento
Isabelle_paris 4@yahoo.ca
Treasurer
Idriss Bundu
idbundu@hotmail.com
Secretary
Corey Nahayowski
corey.nahayowski@ecsd.net
Canadian Parent for French Vivian Zenari (Paschak)
vzenari@shaw.ca
Minutes from the last meeting:
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St. Cecilia Catholic Junior High School
School Council Meeting
Wednesday, December 3rd, 2014
ATTENDANCE: David Andrews, Isabelle Bento, Idriss Bundu, Jerry Derewonko, Nicole Falcone-Dempsey, Karen Graves, Corey
Nahayowski
1. PRAYER: Karen led prayer at 5:37pm.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Corey approved, Jerry seconded.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM LAST MEETING: Corey approved, Isabella seconded.
4. SCHOOL REPORTS
a. Principal Report: Principal Andrews and Vice Principal Falcone-Dempsey
i. Staffing – New teacher was hired full time through ECS Human Resources to act a permanent substitute,
student/teacher support and take on future teacher leaves in the second half of the year.
ii. St. Cecilia 50th Anniversary celebrations will take place for students on Friday October 16 th, 2015 and for the
larger community on Saturday, October 17th, 2015. Meeting was held and plans are forthcoming in the New Year.
iii. School Budgeting Process is underway and staff requests are being reviewed by school budget committee.
School council will have Budget discussions at the January 2015 meeting.
iv. Provincial Achievement Test results have been received for the 2013-2014 school year. Staff have analyzed,
discussed and are implementing changes as deemed necessary. Discussion about the many factors that influence test
scores, specifically attendance, and the future of PAT’s in Alberta ensued.
v. School Plan for Continuous Growth was brought forth. It was noted that the Satisfaction survey results from
parents are not typically returned in. Last year, only 56 responses were submitted out of a possible 477 that were
sent home to parents.
vi. The “Community Initiatives Program” through the Government of Alberta provides grants for school
improvements. St. Cecilia staff are currently investigating the costs involved with a remodification of the school
Gym for Audio and Visual upgrades. The recommendation and application must come from School Council once
costs have been ascertained. As the Grant would cover only 50% of the upgrade, consideration for the remaining
amount would have to be undertaken by both the School and School Council. The matter was TABLED until
February 2015 School Council meeting awaiting final cost estimates.
5. CORRESPONDENCE
a. President Graves received:
i. “The Learning Team” Winter publication
ii. Newman Theological College publication on “Online Faith Formation Courses”
b. President Graves submitted “Highlights of Meeting with Edmonton Catholic Schools Board of Trustees – November 20,
2014”
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i. Purpose of meeting was to discuss “What is Catholic Education? Why is it important? Why do we have it? About
60 people were in attendance.
ii. Provided link to “Growing Forward” that may be found on Alberta Catholic Schools Trustees Association
Website: http://www.acsta.ab.ca/resources.
6. CANADIAN PARENTS FOR FRENCH (CPF) REPORT
a. No report at this time.
7. OLD BUSINESS
a. President Graves reported that the proper signing authority has been changed to reflect the current School Council.
8. NEW BUSINESS
a. No business to review.
9. NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, January 28th, 2015 at 5:30 in the “Tiger Den” (Room 107).
10. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING, 6:24PM: Isabelle approved, Jerry seconded.
St. Cecilia Catholic Junior High School
P.T.S.A.S
Wednesday, December 3rd, 2014
1. TREASURER REPORT
a. Treasurer Bundu reported on the status of the School Council accounts.
Ecole 1 (Savings): $7592.23
Ecole 2 (General Account): $3590.04
Ecole 3 (Chequing): $67553.71
2. OLD BUSINESS
a. No business to discuss.
3. NEW BUSINESS
a. No business to review.
4. ADJOURNMENT, 6:27PM: Isabelle approved, Jerry seconded.
PAWZ session February19th – MADD Canada School Assembly Program
See the below information for this informative PAWZ session. There is limited space available.
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January 2015
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
1
Fri
Sat
2
3
Christmas Holidays
4
5
day 5
6
day 6
day 1
7
12
day 3
day 2
9
10
PAWZ
Classes Resume
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8
13
day 4
14
day 5
15
16
day 6
17
PAWZ
18
19
day 1
20
day 2
21
day 3
22
23
day 4
24
PAWZ
25
26
day 5
27
day 6
28
day 1
50th anniversary
meeting @4:30
Gr.9
Immunizations
SAC meeting
5:30pm
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30
PAWZ
31
Paperweight
Wrestling tourney
@ U of A
TIGER DAZE!!
Classes Resume January 5, 2015
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