Blessed Sacrament Catholic Elementary School

Welcome Back Polar Bears!

We hope everyone was able to enjoy a nice and relaxing summer break! We are looking forward to seeing everyone Wednesday September 4th, 2024 for the first day of school!

Here are some school updates:

• Class lists will be available this Friday on School Cash Online.
• A reminder that a lot of time and effort goes into making class lists and that no changes will be made, we ask that you trust our professional judgment!
• On Thursday September 12th, 2024 it will be our Meet the Teacher Night! More information to come next week!
• Our pizza day program will start the 3rd week of September and our hot lunch Thursdays will begin in October! Everything will be done via School Cash Online!
• Please remember to refer to our school calendar on our school website as all important dates will be posted there! Our website link is: https://blessedsacrament.wcdsb.ca/

Costco Backpack Program

We are happy to announce that we have partnered with Costco this year to provide a school backpack for every student! Each backpack includes a ruler, eraser, pencil case and paper folder! Backpacks will be available for pick up at the school this Friday August 30th, 2024 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm!

Staffing Updates

We are happy to welcome the following staff members to our school community:

• Nichole Bottema Grade 4 (returning from maternity leave)
• Elena Petcu Grade 6/7 Teacher
• Sean O’Brien Junior/Intermediate Planning Time Teacher
• Heather Isley DECE (returning from maternity leave)
• Evelin Guatemala Educational Assistant
• New Cell Phone and Smartwatches Policy

The Ministry of Education has now created a policy around the use of cell phones and smart watches in schools. Here is a parent-friendly summary. Essentially cell phones are not permitted during instructional time and are to be off and away throughout the duration of the school day. Students not abiding by this policy will be asked to bring their device to the office, where it will be labeled and securely stored until the end of the school day.

First Day of School Procedures

Everyone will meet on the hardtop in the school backyard. Teachers will be wearing their vests with name tags. Please arrive between 8:25-8:40 am! In the event that it is raining all students will go to the gym.

Parking Lot Reminders

Just a friendly reminder that parents/guardians are to use the roundabout to drop students off in the morning and for pick up after school.

Please do not pull in front of the school, that is for buses ONLY!