Welcome to Grade 4!

I hope everyone enjoyed their summer vacation. Our family most certainly did! Please review the notes below, as per the email sent out by Mrs. Nelson. I look forward to seeing you on August 30 and if not then, I will see you on the first day of school, Wednesday, September 7! 

Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions!

Orientation Night

This year we have divided our Orientation Nights into three different sessions:

August 29th at 6pm- JK/SK

August 30th at 6pm- Grade 1 - 6

August 31st at 6pm: Grade 7 - 12

All three sessions will take place in the school auditorium.

School Uniforms

A gentle reminder to parents that the changes to our school uniform have now fully taken place.  Primary students (JK - grade 3) will no longer be able to wear the white, Oxford style,  button-up shirt or the belted tunic.  These uniform pieces have been phased out over the last two years, and will no longer be acceptable.  Primary student must be dressed in either the short sleeved polo shirt (spring/summer) or the long sleeve polo shirt (fall/winter).  Appointment can be made with Alpa during the summer months to purchase your child's school uniform.              alpa@multiformcanada.com

After-school Programs

St. Jude's Academy has a range of specialized after-school programs to suit the interests of any child!  From karate, to computer programing, dance,  to piano- we have your child covered!  Please keep an eye out for after-school program registration forms in the coming weeks.  SJA also offers our traditional after-school program from 3:45 - 6pm daily.

Secured-Access Entry Point

Starting in September, SJA will have a new secured-access entry door that will be the only entry point to the school during before and after care.  This door will only be able to be accessed with a specialized key.  Keys will be provided to all parents during Orientation week (deposit required).  Please keep your eye out for more information on our new secured-access entry point.

Teacher Assignment

SJA is putting the finishing touches on our class lists for this school year.  All families will receive a welcome email from their child(ren)'s classroom teacher before Orientation Night.  This email will provide you with the contact information for your child's teacher, as well as other important information for the first week of school.  Grade 7 - 12 students will receive their class schedules on Orientation Night.

Hot Lunch Program

SJA has a wonderful hot lunch program that is available to all students.  The hot lunch order form for the month of September is attached to this email.  Families have the option of pre-ordering hot lunches for their child(ren) for the month of September by completing this form and delivering the completed form and payment to the school either in person, by mail, or dropping off during Orientation Night.  Due date for September lunch forms and payment is September 9th.  Please be sure your child's name is recorded on the form. 

School Improvements

SJA has had crews in working over the summer months to make some exciting improvements to our facility.  Please make sure you check out our new gymnasium flooring and our fully renovated science lab!  The students will be to sure to enjoy these new additions.