Good afternoon everyone,

Due to weather conditions, SJA is closed. Tomorrow is a Day 5 (gym).

Thursday is our Valentine’s Day Spirit. Students are welcome to dress in Valentine’s Day clothing and colours. It is also our Jump Rope for Heart, so please do your best to bring in your donations and pledges. Students will be required to wear their gym shoes for Jump Rope. SJA Parent Guild will also be hosting their cookie decorating on Thursday.

Pancake Tuesday has been moved to Tuesday, March 5^th.  **Aftercare invoices have been sent out. Please pay your invoice by Friday, February 15^th to avoid interest charges**

**Please do not order lunch on the following days – February 20^th (second ski trip), March 7^th (third ski day) and March 27^th (Legislative Assembly field trip).**

It seems as though the cold and snowy weather is here to stay. Please ensure that students are sent to school with proper outdoor gear - winter coats, hats, mitts, winter boots, scarves, etc. Students will not be allowed to stay in at recess if they are not dressed accordingly. I thank you for your support. 

A note regarding Caribou Math Contest - The next Caribou contest will take place on Wednesday February 13th, 2019. Please arrive at 7:15 am for a 7:30 am start. You will have one hour to complete the test. Bring your own device. Ensure your device is full charged. The next interactive question will be Sudoku which you students can practice now on the Caribou games page. This time grade 3/4 participants will have to solve a 6x6 Sudoku problem, although with an increased number of digits already inserted. There is no history question in the coming contest.

Jump Rope for Heart – It is that time again! We will be participating in Jump Rope for Heart on Thursday, February 14^th. Donation packages have been sent home. You can pledge using cash or you can donate on the website. House points will be rewarded to each student who brings in donations. If we meet our school goal of $2500, students will be rewarded with a fun activity – JK to Grade 3 will have a dance party and Grades 4-6 will have device time. Let’s see what we can do SJA!

**We have raised $1500 thus far. Let’s keep it up, SJA!!**

Don't miss out on your chance to reserve your spot for our March Break Camp!!

Important dates/items:

Wednesday, February 13 – SJA vs. TMA Oral Competition and 100^th Day of School

Thursday, February 14 – Valentine’s Day Spirit and SJA Parent Guild cookie decoration

Friday, February 15 – No School – PD Day

Monday, February 18 – No School – Family Day

Tuesday, February 26 – Bake sale

Wednesday, February 27 – Casual day and bake sale

Thursday, February 28 – Anti-Bullying Day

Monday, March 4 – Friday, March 8 – Spirit Week

Tuesday, March 5 – Pancake Tuesday

Monday, March 11 – Friday, March 22 – No School – March Break

Monday, March 25 – First day back after March Break and Term 3 begins

Wednesday, March 27 – Casual Day

Friday, March 29 – Term 2 report cards go home