1. Health 8B Mr. VanBrabant (Mr. Veebs) rvanbrabant@ecsrd.ca 780-962-1585 ext. 05152

2. New times for Blocks The times for each block have been changed: – Block 1 is 8:40 to 9:25 – Block 2 is 9:30 to 10:15 – Block 3 is 10:20 to 11:05 – Block 4 is 11:10 to 11:55 – Block 5 is 12:40 to 1:25 – Block 6 is 1:30 to 2:15 – Block 7 is 2:20 to 3:05 – there will not be a 3:00 bell

3. Lockers Lockers #1 to #30 are assigned to 8B One locker per student – no sharing Please bring a lock from home for your locker – While a combination lock is preferred, because the combination can be recorded in case you forget, a key lock is acceptable – If you lose the key, or your combination lock stops working, I can cut the lock off for you but you will be responsible for replacing it.

4. Fire Drill/Bomb Threat Fire exits poster is posted in every classroom – pay attention to which exit you are supposed to use for each room. You will be lining up based on the class you are attending when the alarm sounds, NOT by homeroom. – Leave in an orderly fashion – The first student to the door holds it open until the last person is through – Students near windows, close them as they leave – Move to designated spot on field, remain in line and silent during attendance – If you are not with your class when the alarm sounds, join the closest class exiting. When outside, inform the teacher that you are not with your class and rejoin your correct class WITH THE TEACHER’S PERMISSION! – DO NOT return to the school until you hear an announcement that it is safe to do so.

5. Fire Exit Map

6. Fire Drill cont’d Classes/staff leaving through Exit 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 will meet on the back pathway next to the alley south of the school Classes/staff leaving through Exit 1, 7, 8, 9, the gym, and 10 will meet in the field next to the ball diamond fence on the west side of the school. After attendance, the runner will meet the secretary who will be stationed at the picnic table closest to the sand volleyball courts on the west side of the school

7. Lock Down Teachers will always have classroom doors locked, they will shut off the lights and have students take cover. Students will remain extremely quiet at all times, do not use the phone and do not answer the door. Students must stay away from all windows, especially if there are windows in the doors If a class is outside evacuate to the farthest corner of the field and be prepared to move the evacuation site – St. Marguerite School

8. Walks According to our school division policy: Any travel off school ground by a class needs a letter home to parents with a permission slip attached This letter would have to be sent to Mr. Fraser for approval at least 2 days prior to being sent home. This means the chances of going for a walk during homeroom block are quite slim.

9. Agenda Dates - September Tuesday September 10 th, Open House BBQ and Bake Sale 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday September 17 th, Opening Mass at STA starting at 9:30 a.m. Monday September 23 rd, Picture Day Wednesday September 25 th, Magazine Fundraiser begins Friday September 27 th, Terry Fox Run – will probably not be whole afternoon and be a different route.

10. Agenda Dates - October October 8 and 9, Band Camp Thursday October 10 th, Thanksgiving Celebration and 9:30 a.m. Friday October 11 th, No School – PD day Monday October 14 th, Thanksgiving Day Wednesday October 16 th, Magazine Fundraiser ends Friday October 25 th, No School – PD day

11. Agenda Dates - November Friday November 1 st, All Saints Day and WCJHAA Jr. A Volleyball Finals Saturday November 2 nd, All Souls Day Thursday November 7 th, Remembrance Day Service at 10:30 a.m. Friday November 8 th, No School – Day off in Lieu Monday November 11 th, Remembrance Day Thursday November 21 st, Ski Club starts Friday November 22 nd, No School – PD Day Saturday November 23 rd, Christmas Market 10-3 p.m. Friday November 29 th, Term 1 Option classes end

12. Agenda Dates - December Sunday December 1 st, 1 st Sunday of Advent Monday December 2 nd, Term 1 Report Cards go home, Term 2 Option Classes begin December 4 th and 5 th, Parent/Teacher Interviews 4-7 p.m. Wednesday December 11 th, Gr. 7&8 Band Concert at 7:00 p.m. Monday December 16 th, Gingerbread House Building Wednesday December 18 th, Gr. 5 Christmas Concert Thursday December 19 th, Advent Mass at Holy Trinity Church 9:30 a.m. Friday December 20 th, Last day of school before Christmas Break

13. Agenda Dates - January Monday January 6 th, First Day of School after Christmas Break Tuesday January 28 th, St. Thomas Aquinas Feast Day Friday January 31 st, No School - PD Day

14. Agenda Dates - February Monday February 3 rd, Spell-A-Thon starts February 6 th and 7 th, No School – Teachers’ Convention Monday February 17 th, No School, Family Day Wednesday February 19 th, Spell-A-Thon Test Day

15. Agenda Dates - March Monday March 3 rd, Drama Fest Dress Rehearsal Tuesday March 4 th, Shrove Tuesday, Spell-A-Thon Assembly, Drama Fest @ Horizon Stage at 7 p.m. February 5 th to 8 th, WCJHAA Jr. A Basketball Finals Wednesday March 5 th, Ash Wednesday Friday March 7 th, No School - PD Day Thursday March 13 th, last day of ski club Friday March 14 th, Term 2 Option Classes End Monday March 17 th, Report Cards, Term 3 Option Classes Begin March 19 th and 20 th, Parent/Teacher Interviews 4-7 p.m. Friday March 28 th, STA Thunder Talent Show, last day of classes before Spring Break

16. Agenda Dates – April Monday April 7 th, first day of classes after Spring Break April 9 th to 11 th – Lake Louise Ski Trip Sunday April 13 th, Palm Sunday Friday April 18 th, No School – Good Friday Sunday April 19 th, Easter Monday April 20 th, No School – Easter Monday Tuesday April 22 nd, Easter Mass @ STA at 9:30 a.m.

17. Agenda Dates - May Saturday May 3 rd, Spring Fling Dance and Silent Auction May 7 th to 10 th, WCJHAA Jr. A Badminton Finals Monday May 12 th ABA Gr. 7-8 Band Festival Wednesday May 14 th, Gr. 6 Part A of LA P.A.T., Gr. 5 Open House at 7:00 p.m. Thursday May 15 th, STA Jr. High Track and Field Day Friday May 16 th, No School, PD Day Monday May 19 th, No School, Victoria Day Wednesday May 21 st, STA Elem Track and Field Day Friday May 23 rd, Jr. high Zone Track Meet Tuesday May 27 th, Confirmation at Holy Trinity Church 7:00 p.m. Friday May 30 th, WCJHAA Track Finals

18. Agenda Dates - June Tuesday June 3 rd, Gr. 7-8 Band Concert at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday June 4 th, Gr. 8 Retreat @ Holy Trinity Church, Volunteer luncheon Thursday June 5 th, Gr. 8 Farewell Liturgy @ Holy Trinity Church 7:00 p.m. Friday June 6 th, Gr. 8 Activity Day June 11 th to 13 th, Gr. 8 Jasper in June Trip Thursday June 12 th, Gr. 6 Band Concert 7:00 p.m. Wednesday June 18 th Gr. 6 Part B LA P.A.T.

19. Final Exams Thursday June 19 th, Gr. 6 Math P.A.T., Gr. 7-8 LA Final Exams Friday June 20 th, Gr. 6 Sci. P.A.T., Gr. 7-8 Math Final Exams Monday June 23 rd, Gr. 6 Social P.A.T., Gr. 7-8 Science Final Exams Tuesday June 24 th, Gr. 7-8 Social Final Exams Wednesday June 25 th, Jr. High Make-up Exam Day