St. Monica

Parent Handbook

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St. Monica School Vision

Our students will learn, work, wonder, and pray together as we serve God in one another in a

Christ-centered environment.

Motto: Children First St. Monica Mission Statement

At St. Monica’s, our Mission is to provide a safe, welcoming and highly literate learning environment that empowers children to reach their full potential (educational, personal, social, emotional and spiritual). We nurture children’s self-confidence and self-esteem and celebrate each and every child as a unique gift from God. We provide an exemplary, progressive model of early childhood education which is inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach. This approach creates conditions for learning that enhance and facilitate children’s powers of thinking, discovery, creativity and problem solving abilities. We are committed to creating a child-centered, caring community that inspires a sense of wonder. Our goal is to maintain an active partnership with parents to develop a life-long love of learning in our children. As we journey together, with Christ as our model and teacher, we seek to engender the joy and magic of learning through celebrating God's love in our lives.

Leading Practices

Teaching and learning is focused on research and "Leading Practices" set the foundations for high

academic achievement. Through teacher commitment, parent enthusiasm and an enriched learning

environment, we capture the imagination of children and challenge their thinking and desire to

learn.

ST. MONICA SCHOOL CREED We believe that Christ is our model and our teacher.

We believe that children, who are a precious gift from God, have tremendous

potential and diverse ways of looking at the world. We believe in building a Christ-centered community for service to one another.

We believe in a learning community where we acknowledge and celebrate each

child's ability and stages of development as a foundation for continuous life-long

learning.

We believe that Catholic education is a sacred responsibility in which parents

have a primary role.

ADMINISTRATORS’ MESSAGE

St. Monica is an amazing, one-of-a kind school. Our early childhood program is a very unique organizational design which enhances the learning opportunities for children from 3 ½ to 7 years of age. We are the only school in Edmonton Catholic Schools that is entirely devoted to Early Learning. Upon completion of grade 1, our students move to St. Mary School for grades 2-6.

Everyone at St. Monica School is given the opportunity to wonder about the world around them through the Reggio Emilia Philosophy and our Catholic faith-based programming. Teamwork and collaboration are important at St. Monica because staff, students and parents work together in the best educational interest of each student we serve. For teamwork to work well, we ask parents to keep the lines of communication open and contact the teacher directly if there is a concern, compliment or information to be shared.

We celebrate learning each day with smiles, compliments and hugs so that every student feels valued and cared for, just as Jesus taught us.

Kristy Desmarais, Principal Nancy Bromley, Assistant Principal

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We believe that the foundation for all learning is quality Catholic education,

bringing to light, a spiritual vision for every learner.

WE ARE “REGGIO INSPIRED”

At St. Monica School, we believe passionately that learning should be an adventure. Your

child’s experience is bounded only by his or her imagination and dreams. Our curriculum is

inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education, which encourages young

children and their teachers to explore, question, and discover in a stimulating environment. Children express interests and ideas, research for further information, reflect on the

experience and form conclusions. Through this process, children develop confidence and independence with encouragement from parents, teachers and community members.

PROGRAMS St. Monica offers a variety of supportive programs:

English as a Second teacher support is offered within the classroom Specialized music instruction is provided for all students

Academic challenge or support is met through the work of our Learning Coach

Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students that are funded have access to

supports from our ECSD Multi-Disciplinary Team that includes an Early

Learning Consultant, Occupational Therapist, Speech and Language

Pathologist, Emotional Behavioural Therapist as well as a variety of

Therapeutic Assistants that assist with delivery of services

Grade One students also have access to another Multi-Disciplinary Team

through RCSD as well as Therapeutic Assistants provided by ECSD

Educational Assistants are placed in classrooms based on classroom needs and

funded students – they are not assigned directly to one student Field Trips to St. Thomas More Church and regular visits from the parish team

HOURS OF OPERATION

Grade 1 Days and Hours of

Operation M T W F

8:25 – Warning Bell

8:30-:10:15 – Classes

10:15-10:28 – Recess

10:28-12:00 – Classes

12:00-12:35 – Lunch

12:35-1:50 – Classes

1:50-2:04 – Recess

2:04-2:59 – Classes 2:59 - Dismissal

Kindergarten Days and Hours of

Operation

M T W F

No Thursday Classes

Morning Class: 8:30 – 11:29

Afternoon Class: 12:00 – 2:59

100 Voices Days and Hours of

Operation

M T W F

No Thursday Classes

Morning Class: 8:30 – 11:29 Afternoon Class: 12:00 – 2:59

Thursday 11:45 Dismissal No Afternoon classes

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Table of Contents

ABSENTEE CHECK AND LATE ARRIVALS ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 6

ACCIDENTS

ALLERGIES

BICYCLES

BIRTHDAYS……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 7

BIRTHDAY BOOK CLUB

CELEBRATIONS

CHANGE OF ADDRESS/PHONE NUMBER

COLD WEATHER POLICY/INDOOR RECESS

COMMUNICATION

STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 8

DRESS CODE

EARLY DEPARTURE

ELECTRONIC DEVICES, GAMES AND TOYS …………………………………………………………………………………………… 9

EMERGENCY EVACUATION

ENTER/EXIT THE SCHOOL

FIELD TRIPS

FOOTWEAR ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 10

HEALTH SERVICES

HOMEWORK

HOT LUNCH DAYS

ILLNESS

LIBRARY

LOST AND FOUND………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………11

LUNCH AT SCHOOL

MEDICATION

MEDIC ALERT

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MICROWAVES

MILK

NEWSLETTERS – EMAIL/WEBSITE………………………………………………………………………………………................. 12

PARENT COUNCIL

PARENT VOLUNTEERS

PARISH

PARKING LOT…………….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 13

PICTURES

RECESS SUPERVISION INDOORS

REPORT CARDS – GRADE 1 ONLY

SAFETY ISSUES

BUSES EVACUATIONS JAY WALKING

LOCKED DOORS LOCK DOWNS PICKING CHILDREN UP

SCHOOL SUPPLIES ………………………………..……………………………………………………………………………………………. 14

SPECIAL EVENTS DAYS

STUDENT SERVICES

SUPERVISION

TAXES ……………………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 15

TECHNOLOGY

TRANSPORTATION

HUNDRED LANGUAGE POEM………………………………..……………………………………………………………………………… 16

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ABSENTEE CHECK AND LATE ARRIVAL

Parents are encouraged to contact the school if their child/children will be absent from school.

Parents are able to call outside of hours and leave a message to report an absence. If your

child will be absent or late please call 780 436-7888 and leave a message spelling your child’s

name, teacher, and reason for absence. If you do not call the school, our automated call out

system or school office staff will contact you.

Information on the St. Monica “Registration Form” is used in tracing a child who is absent from

school in the event we are not contacted. It is extremely important for the safety of your

child, that the school is notified of any change in contact information.

When your child is later than 8:45 or 12:15 for PM classes, please step into the office to

receive a Late Slip which you will give your child’s teacher. The office staff will then change

your child’s attendance from “absent”, to “late” on the computer. The Late Slip is an

important method of communication between the office and the homeroom teacher to let

everyone know your child is accounted for.

In the event of an accident, first aid will be administered and the school office will endeavor

to contact the parent or guardian by phone to ascertain his/her wishes with respect to

medical attention. It will be at the discretion of the administration to call an ambulance if the

injury appears life-threatening and parents cannot be contacted.

Please ensure that all necessary phone numbers (emergency, home and work) and medical

information are kept up to date in the office.

ALLERGIES

If your child has severe allergies (i.e. peanuts/nuts), it is most important that you notify the

office and your child’s teacher. There are allergy and medication forms that need to be filled

out at the beginning of every school year. Due to the ages of our students it is important

that all medications be kept locked and away from other students.

We cannot say that we are a peanut free school, as we cannot guarantee that statement

unless all foods and their ingredients are monitored every day. This is impossible to do. From

time to time, throughout the year, students may receive treats for birthdays or celebrations

from their classroom teacher or other children. It is recommended that parents of children

with severe food allergies bring in suitable treats for their own child that the classroom

teacher can have on hand for these occasions. Food items can be stored in our freezer or

fridge for these occasions.

We are however, a NUT AWARE school. Students are asked not to bring any food to school that

contains nuts.

Students may ride their bikes to and from school. All bikes must be secured in the bicycle

rack through the use of a durable bicycle lock. Students are asked to not ride their bikes on

BICYCLES

ACCIDENTS

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school property or during recess and lunch time. For safety, please remember to wear your

helmet and have a bell on your bike. Always ride with an adult.

Birthdays are a special event in the lives of children. At St. Monica School your child’s name

will be announced during our broadcast announcements. In the office, a special birthday

pencil and/or sticker will be presented to each student on their special day and Birthday Bear

will sing a birthday song and dance with students when they come to the office. Weekends,

holidays and summer birthdays are not forgotten. Each child will be celebrated. Invitations

sent to school for birthday parties should be approached with sensitivity. It is very hurtful to

be left out.

BIRTHDAY BOOK CLUB

To honour your child and as a way of increasing the number of new books in our library, we

invite you to donate a book to the school library on your child’s birthday. The book will have

your child’s name in it and can be enjoyed by all of the students for years to come.

Celebrations are planned to coincide with our liturgical year where, as a community, we

celebrate our faith. We are nourished by God’s word as we listen, reflect, and attempt to live

according to teachings of Jesus Christ. We strive to allow our faith to direct us to see the

world as sacramental, meaningful and filled with grace. We see God in ordinary things and

events of our lives. Parents and visitors are encouraged to attend and are always

welcome at our celebrations.

It is very important that the school has accurate records of our students’ addresses and

phone numbers in case we have to contact the parents/guardians in emergencies. Please

advise the school of any changes in your phone numbers—including home and work.

COLD WEATHER GUIDLINES/INDOOR RECESS

The staff at St. Monica pays close attention to weather conditions.

We will only cancel recess when the Weather Network determines that the

temperature is below -20°C (which includes the wind chill factor) or on very wet

or rainy days. Whenever recess is cancelled outdoors, an inside supervised

recess break will occur. Please ensure that your child is dressed

appropriately for the weather.

Open and positive communication between the home and the school is key for the successful

education of students who attend St Monica. We encourage parents to communicate with

their child’s teacher regularly. We communicate via our school and classroom newsletters,

outdoor sign, notes home, Meet the Staff, Demonstration of Learning, website, e-mails or

phone calls home.

Demonstration of Learning will be scheduled twice throughout the year. We

encourage you not to wait if you feel a need to meet with your child’s teacher or the

administration. Together we will help all students achieve their personal best.

If you have concerns regarding your child, please discuss the situation with the teacher

first. If the situation is not resolved, discuss your concern with a member

COMMUNICATION

CHANGE OF ADDRESS/PHONE NUMBER

CELEBRATIONS

BIRTHDAYS

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of the administration. It is our experience that most concerns are usually resolved through

open and positive communication.

All students and staff have a right to learn, work, and play in an environment supportive of

their self-concept, safety, health and dignity. All students have the responsibility to ensure

that their behavior and actions contribute to an atmosphere that promotes learning. The

student, the family and the school staff share the responsibility of fostering positive learning

attitudes and acceptable behaviour at school. Please refer to our Student Code of Conduct

document for specifics.

The dress code is founded on our District’s Core Values of Dignity and Respect and is an

important and valuable part of our program. Students and staff as well as visitors to the

school should dress in a manner appropriate with the educational goals and activities at the

school. Logos and messages on clothing should be appropriate to our Catholic School

environment.

When a child is being excused early we ask that you take note of the following procedure

which has been put into place for the personal safety of your child. Please write a note or send an e-mail to your child’s teacher indicating the date and time

you will be excusing your child from class

When you pick up your child, please report to the office and we will have your child meet

you there so that class is not disrupted

Sign your child out on our “Sign Out” page in the office

Parents are requested to reduce, as much as possible, the number of early

departures to provide continuity of instruction. Please make use of Thursday

afternoon for appointments whenever possible. Please caution your child about accepting rides from strangers at any time.

EARLY DEPARTURE

DRESS CODE

STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT

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ELECTRONIC DEVICES, GAMES AND TOYS

We strongly discourage students from bringing electronic games, collectable cards, and other

valuable toys to school. We are unable to assume responsibility for lost, stolen or damaged

electronic devices or personal items.

There are a number of causes that could potentially lead to the evacuation of the school

building – for example; a major gas leak, a fire, total loss of utility services. In the event of

an evacuation, the students and staff would evacuate to Muster Point 1 or 2 outside of the

school. If these Muster Points are not accessible or there is inclement weather, we will

relocate to Muster Point 3 which is Riverbend Junior High. Under no circumstances would

students be dismissed at an irregular time without parental knowledge. Parents will be

notified and asked to pick up their child and sign them out.

St. Monica has developed a Crisis Management Plan that addresses varying emergency

situations. The children will learn and practice “On Alert”, “Lockdown” and “Evacuation” drills

that will help everyone become knowledgeable of routines that will keep us safe during an

emergency situation. Our call-out system will contact parents in the event of a real

emergency. You can also find information on our school website in the event of an

emergency.

While we welcome all parents/visitors to our school, we ask that you please enter through

the front door and report to the office. During drop-off and pick-up times the front doors will

be unlocked and during instructional times they will be locked. If you are entering the school

you will need to press the button and be admitted. For the safety of our young students all

other doors are locked. We prefer that you exit the building through the front doors as well.

We ask that if you choose to exit another door you PLEASE do not allow anyone to enter.

Our number one priority is to keep your children safe!

FOIP

The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Form must be completed and signed by

all parents. The FOIP Act is intended to protect the personal information of students and their

families. These forms are given to parents of children at the time of registration. Should you

have questions regarding this form, please contact the school office.

Field trips are an integral part of the education programs at St. Monica. They provide

children with unique learning experiences within the context of the curriculum

being taught. Written notification of all field trips will be sent to parents providing

information about the educational objectives, means of travel, arrival and departure

times. Please ensure that all required information and signatures are included in the

return portion of the field trip permission form and that it is returned by the deadline

date or your child will NOT participate in the fieldtrip. Verbal permission for your

child to attend a fieldtrip will not be accepted.

Most field trips are provided on a “user pay” basis. This means that each student will be

charged the cost of the field trip, including transportation and program charges. Siblings,

who are not registered at the school, should not accompany parent volunteers on field trips.

No child will be refused the right to participate in field trip experiences due to a lack of funds,

if the situation is brought to the attention of the classroom teacher and administration. Confidentiality will be honoured.

FIELD TRIPS

ENTER/EXIT THE SCHOOL

EMERGENCY EVACUATION

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Suitable footwear needs to be worn relative to weather conditions. All students and visitors

are asked to remove their outdoor shoes at the entrances when they are wet or dirty. Wet and

dirty floors can cause accidents. Children require a pair of indoor shoes that can also be worn

in the school gym. This guideline is put into place to ensure our school is kept clean and safe

for our students and parent community. This also teaches our children to respect their

environment and to support our custodian. If we all follow this guideline then our socks will stay

dry and our school will be safe and clean.

HEALTH SERVICES

First aid is administered to any child experiencing an injury at school. If the injury is a minor

scratch or bump, first aid is administered and the classroom teacher will contact the parent

via, phone, note or e-mail. If the injury or illness is such that we think the parents should be

made aware immediately the student’s parents are notified by phone. It is, once again,

extremely important that you provide the school office with current home and emergency

telephone numbers.

Homework for children this age usually requires that reading is done on a nightly basis. It is

important to realize that the amount of homework your child is doing is the result of several

factors. Teachers often provide class time for students to complete their work. Students who

use this time well have little or no homework. If you have any questions about the amount

of homework your child has, you are encouraged to discuss these with your child’s teacher.

Ongoing communication between home and school will result in better understanding of the

homework requirements for each student.

Special hot lunch days are organized by parent volunteers. You will receive notice of the Hot

Lunch and the appropriate order can be made online ahead of time. Please be respectful of

deadlines.

ILLNESS

In fairness to all, please do not send your child to school if there are signs of ill health in the

morning. Good health is necessary for effective learning. Students who are ill should receive

proper medical attention and should not attend school until their health is reasonable and

they are able to participate in ALL daily activities. Students who become ill during the day

are to go directly to their teacher. Our policy is to inform the parent as soon as an illness is

reported. Our practice is to call parents and ask them to pick the student up. Children who

return to school following an illness will go outside for recess. If a student is not well

enough to go outside, they should remain at home.

The students are responsible for the materials they borrow. Should they be misplaced or

damaged, parents will be asked to cover the replacement costs.

LIBRARY

HOT LUNCH DAYS

HOMEWORK

FOOTWEAR

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We ask that you pleas label all of your child's belongings with a permanent marker. It is

recommended that children not bring "precious, irreplaceable, treasures" to school. Although

children are filled with good intentions, items do go missing from time to time.

A lost and found box is located by the office. Staff will try their best to assist children in

locating misplaced belongings.

LUNCH AT SCHOOL

The staff supervises and assists the grade 1 children during lunch. Children eat their lunches

in their own classes. There is no charge for this service. We encourage appropriate behaviour

at lunch time. If a child chooses not to comply, parents will be contacted to discuss the

behaviour and possible solutions.

Unfortunately, support staff and teachers are not allowed to medicate

students, so all requests for the administration of medication at school

must be made in writing to the Principal using the Request for

Administration of Medication/Medical Treatment AP 120(1) form. This

request must be made by both the parent and the child’s physician. The

staff must be informed of appropriate emergency procedures, even when the

student is expected to self-administer medication. All medications must be

brought into the school office by the parents in the original container. Single unit

doses will ensure that no school personnel will be responsible for measuring

medication or cutting pills into parts. Liquid medication should include a dropper

or medicine spoon to ensure accurate administration.

Routines to ensure the correct, safe administration of medication by a designated

person will be developed at each school. Written records will be kept on the Record of Medication/Treatment Administered AP

120(2) or Record of Significant Daily Interventions AP 120(3) in accordance with division policy and practice.

MEDIC ALERT

It is highly recommended that your child wear a medic alert bracelet if he/she has a life

threatening condition.

Microwaves or refrigeration are not available for student lunches. The school is not wired

electronically to handle numerous microwaves working at one time.

White and chocolate milk are sold to Grade 1 students at the school M-W and F. Parent

volunteers coordinate and distribute the milk to the children. Milk is distributed to students

during lunch. Please watch for the milk notice to come home with your child at the beginning

of the school year. Milk is not only an important part of daily nutrition but, recent studies

show that, drinking milk helps maintain healthy bones and weight in children.

MILK

MICROWAVES

MEDICATION

LOST AND FOUND

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NEWSLETTERS – EMAIL/WEBSITE

The newsletter is sent to each family via e-mail at the beginning of each month. The

newsletter is put together with a great deal of time and effort for the purpose of

communicating with the parents. Please take the time to READ the newsletter and

mark your calendar with all the events! Special announcements will be sent home with

students when necessary. Most classes issue their own classroom newsletters as well.

We prefer to send your newsletter electronically via e-mail to be environmentally

friendly. Please check with the office to keep your e-mail up-to-date.

In the fall, all parents are invited to join the Parent Council. Parent Council is known as the

School Advisory Council (SAC). At that time, the executive is finalized and all remaining

roles are filled. The role of the Council is to advise and consult with the Administration on

many matters relating to the school. A second group called the Fundraising Society meets to

plan and organize all fundraising activities.

PARENT VOLUNTEERS

Parent volunteers play a key role in supporting school-wide initiatives at St. Monica. They are

involved in supporting the classroom, the office, the library, the lunchroom and all school-

wide events. Support is greatly appreciated in all areas. Our parent volunteers program is

coordinated by parents and our school places great value on the quality of support. We are

very fortunate to have so many parents who contribute their time, talent and expertise to

our school community. Volunteers are required to sign in at the office and to wear a

volunteer tag.

Our school community is served by St. Thomas More Parish – 210 Haddow Close 780-434-

6313. They offer us the opportunity to visit the parish for celebrations and one of the priests

visits the school regularly. If you are not already a registered member of the church you can

pick up a form in the lobby of the church and register. St. Thomas More offers man

programs for adults and children. Please see more information at their website.

www.stmparish.com

PARISH

PARENT COUNCIL

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For the safety of everyone in our school community please adhere to the following rules:

Parents may only park at the back of the lot or along the curb on the tennis

court side only

The center aisle at the front of the lot are reserved for Staff Parking, Parking is

PROHIBITED in these spots at all times, as our staff come and go throughout the

day

Kindergarten and Grade One Valet drop-off and pick-up are offered as a courtesy

Monday – Thursday and Friday from 8:15-8:30 a.m. and 3:00-3:15 and Thursday

11:45 – 12:00

During Valet Pick-up please circle the lot until you see your child and a spot is

available for you to pull up to the valet area, this keeps the flow of traffic moving and

prevents a traffic jam

There is NO PARKING aloud in the valet area between 8:00-8:30 a.m., 2:45-3:15

p.m. and Thursday 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

100 Voices parents must bring their child inside and deliver them directly to the

classroom staff as well as pick them up from the classroom staff promptly

We have one handicapped stall and we have parents that require it so please do not

use it unless you have a placard or sticker showing

If the Parking Lot is full then you can use street parking on 51 Ave. and walk through

the path between the condos and cross at the walk light just by the school.

Fresh air is so important for all students. There are times when we are asked to keep

children in at recess due to illness. Our guideline is, that children should remain at home if

they are too sick to go outside. This is particularly true in cases of severe colds and flus, as

they are often highly contagious. We do not have staff to regularly supervise students who

are asked to be kept indoors during recess.

REPORT CARDS – GRADE 1 ONLY

All students in Grade 1 receive a progress report card. The descriptors used for each subject

are directly linked to Alberta Learning’s Program of Studies and to areas of instruction

within the classroom. Achievement and effort marks are both utilized in the reports. There

are four reporting periods during the school year: September (Meet the Teacher),

November, March and June. After the Second & Third Reports, the parents have an

opportunity to come in and see the student’s accomplishments during the Demonstration of

Learning. Parents are encouraged to contact their child’s teacher whenever they have academic concerns.

Buses

Students who ride the yellow school bus must have a written note from the parent indicating a

change in the way they will be going home. Without a note, children will be sent home on the

bus. If you arrive at the school to pick up your child instead of having them ride the bus please

notify the office or the bus supervisor so they can be crossed off the bus list that day.

SAFETY ISSUES

RECESS SUPERVISION INDOORS

PARKING LOT

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Jay Walking

Students must be accompanied by an adult. Parents are asked to cross the street at the corners or

pedestrian walk lights only.

Lock Downs

Should there be a threat to the school from the outside community or a threat within the school, the

school will be placed either in an “On Alert” or “Lockdown” mode. This means all doors will be locked

and no one will be allowed to enter until the issue has been resolved. Children will be in their

classrooms and parents who find themselves in the hallways are to go to the nearest classroom

immediately.

Picking Children Up

We will not release children to anyone who does not normally pick them up from school unless we

receive a signed note giving us permission to do so. We may call you and ask the person for

identification.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES - PREORDERING AVAILABLE

All classes receive a list of the supplies they will need for the upcoming school year. The

supplies can be purchased on your own or from the school and will be available

throughout the school year. We encourage parents to purchase supplies through the

school due to the nature of the “communal” use of supplies within all classrooms.

Throughout the school year, we have a series of special event days where school spirit is promoted.

We encourage all students to get into the fun of the days and help celebrate as a school community.

From Crazy Hat/Hair Day to Jersey Day, students have the opportunities to show their spirit and

creativity.

STUDENT SERVICES

100 Voices and Kindergarten students have access to a Multi-Disciplinary Team through our

district if they are a funded student with special needs. Grade One students have access to a

similar Multi-Disciplinary Team through RCSD (a branch of AHS) referrals from our learning

team. If you have a concern about your child that a learning team members has not discussed

with you, please contact your child’s teacher.

Staff outside supervision is provided at the following times: 8:15-8:30 a.m. Valet, bus and playground area (first bell is 8:25 a.m. when K & Gr. 1 enter) Grade One supervision is provided at all recess/lunch breaks.

2:59-3:15 p.m. Valet and Bus areas only for K & Gr. 1

There is no indoor supervision before or after school (except for in inclement weather)

There is no supervision of students before 8:15 and after 3:15 so it is best to drop off or

pick-up your child within these times

There is no supervision before or after 100 Voices classes due to our ECSD Hand-to-hand

policy

Please review your tax notice to ensure your support is assigned to the Edmonton Catholic School District.

TAXES

SUPERVISION

SPECIAL EVENTS DAYS

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If there is any error or any doubt, please call City Hall at 780 496-5090.

TECHNOLOGY

Technology is integrated into each curriculum program. It is primarily used as a learning tool for writing

stories, presentations, and research projects. Internet sites, Smarboards, ipads, Kibos, cublets as well as

dash and dot are some examples of technology used for learning.

St. Monica transportation has been coordinated with St. Mary School for the convenience of families

with children in both schools. Buses will arrive at St. Mary first thing in the morning and continue to St.

Monica for the drop off there.

In the afternoon, St. Monica students will be picked up first and then proceed to St. Mary. Parents wishing to have their children board the shuttle bus at St. Mary and travel to St. Monica in the morning and return after school may do so, but would be responsible for supervising their own children until they board the bus. Please inquire at the school office if you are interested in this shuttle services. There is no transportation for 100 Voices students. Only students

with bus passes are able to have a seat on any one of our buses. Each driver has a list of students

on their particular route and is not able to take on additional passengers for reason of safety and liability.

Bus Pass Fees

Bus passes are available for a fee for all grade one students within our bussing area wishing to ride the

Golden Arrow Yellow School Bus. Passes need to be purchased at the beginning of each month..

Kindergarten transportation is free of charge. Transportation inquiries can be directed to the office and

an application form must be completed.

TRANSPORTATION – Bus Passes

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The child is made of one hundred. The child has a hundred languages

A hundred hands A hundred thoughts

A hundred ways of thinking

Of playing, of speaking.

A hundred, always a hundred Ways of listening

Of marveling, of loving

A hundred joys For singing and understanding

A hundred worlds to discover, A hundred worlds to invent, A hundred worlds to dream.

No Way -

The Hundred is There By Loris Malaguzzi

Translated by Lella Gandini (Malaguzzi, 1990)

The child has a hundred languages

(and a hundred, hundred, hundred

more) but they steal ninety-nine.

The school and the culture Separate the head from the body.

They tell the child: To think without hands

To do without head To listen and not to speak

To understand without joy To love and to marvel Only at Easter and Christmas.

They tell the child:

To discover the world already there And of the hundred

They steal the ninety-nine. They tell the child:

That work and play Reality and fantasy Science and imagination

Sky and earth Reason and dream

Are things that do not belong together.

And thus they tell the child That the hundred is not there.

The child says: No way. The hundred is there.