St. John Catholic Elementary School
746 Park Street South Peterborough, ON K9J 3T4 Peterborough, ON, Canada

Feel free to share this information with any parent or caregiver supporting a child during remote learning!

January Mental Health Moment

Please see the link for important information regarding school closures for our school during the first week of January 2021.

Financial support is available for families during this temporary remote learning period through the Support for Learners program. Starting on January 11, 2021, an expanded Support for Learners program is providing $200 for each child or youth up to Grade 12 and $250 for each child or youth up to age 21 with special needs. Applications will be open until February 8, 2021. https://www.ontario.ca/page/get-support-learners

January Math Moment!

This may be timely for many of the parents and caregivers that are supporting students learning remotely starting next week!

Here is a pretty detailed list of what is open and what is closed during the lockdown starting on December 26.

Week at a Glance for December 14-18

Good morning, In partnership with Peterborough Public Health, PRHC will launch a Flu Shot Spot clinic for children/youth under the age of 18 and their household members beginning next Tuesday November 10th. Appointments are available by advance booking by calling 705-743-2121 x 2412 and leaving a message. Clinic staff will return calls within 24 hours to confirm appointment time, location and details.

Week at a Glance for November 9-13

2020-2021 School Year Calendar https://forms.gle/eUNfnSv56SZjhocD7

Some of you may have a younger loved one who might be interested in this learning opportunity over the Christmas break.

As confirmed cases of COVID-19 continue to rise in the province, you may be taking your children for a COVID test. Here is some information from the Peterborough Public Health Unit regarding actions to do after that test. https://www.peterboroughpublichealth.ca//My-Child-was-Test

Week at a Glance for December 7-11

STSCO Winter Newsletter

Our Annual Advent Food Drive kicks off this week in support of the Sacred Heart/St. John food bank. Our food banks are in great need this year! Your donations are needed this year more than ever before. All donations will go to support your friends in our south end community. Your generosity and support of this food drive is greatly appreciated!

November Mental Health

Week at a Glance for November 23-27

Attention parents, Ontario has released a new round of financial relief for families facing new education-related expenses: For more information, check out the link! https://www.pvnccdsb.on.ca/new-support-for-learners-financ/

The #COVID19 Eastgate testing site is available by appointment only through the online booking tool. The calendar will show any available appointments for the same day and the following day. Monday appointments will open on Sundays each week. If interested in booking a #COVID19 test, click on the link! https://s-ca.chkmkt.com/?e=210138&h=71305F7BD7FC4D6&l=en

Week at a Glance for November 16-20 Spirit Week for the United Way - Donation Link https://www.pvnccdsb.on.ca/parents/school-cash-online/

Week at a Glance for October 12-16! Dance-A-Thon 2020 is fast approaching, read the details and make donation. Donation Link: https://peterboroughcatholic.schoolcashonline.com//fa/true

With a rise in COVID-19 cases, many people have questions when a 'close contact' has a confirmed case of COVID-19. Here is some information from the Health Unit regarding 'close contacts'. https://www.peterboroughpublichealth.ca//Close-Contact_Q-A

December Mental Health Moment

December Math Moment

Father Salvador would like to invite all kids aged 5 to 6 years old (1st Category) and 7 to 9 years old (2nd Category) to participate in a Colouring Competition for the Month of the Rosary. Image to be coloured will be posted at the website of each Parish. Once you coloured it drop the image at St John the Baptist Parish (300 Wilson St) or scan it and send it to Sr Inmaculada ([email protected] ) Deadline for submission will be Oct 11.

Week at a Glance for October 5-9

Week at a Glance for November 30-December 4

The COVID-19 online screening tool is getting updated for use starting tomorrow. Click the attachment to read more about the changes and how they may have an impact on your child's ability to go to school or not go to school based on their symptoms.

Get Ready for School Picture Day this coming Thursday!

October Mental Health Moment

October Math Moment

Reminder this Wednesday wear an Orange Shirt!

Week at a Glance for September 28-October 2nd!

Please review this flow chart for direction when a student has COVID symptoms.

Week at a Glance for September 21-25

In these interesting times we are currently living in, we are coming to realization that many things are out of our control and that can create stress in our lives (as we stress about things we can't control). Let's flip the script and instead of thinking about the things we can't control, let's focus on the things we can control! #BeWell

Did you know that the Drive-Through Testing in Peterborough is moving from Northcrest Arena to Eastgate Park! See the pic for additional information!

Our wonderful volunteers in the Breakfast program are looking for a community volunteer to pick up food from Kawartha Foodshare once or twice a month for the Breakfast club. Pick up is limited to the mornings only. Let Mr. Sawada know if you are interested! [email protected] or by phone at 7057454113.

Week at a Glance for November 2-6

Happy Hallowe’en from the staff of St. John to you. This Halloween is a little different than in previous years. Remember to wear a mask and socially distance yourselves appropriately just like we did in our annual Halloween staff picture!

The Diocese of Peterborough has the following employment opportunities. Please share with anyone that might be interested in these local opportunities. Development Officer, Peterborough Campus Ministries - Nov. 3 deadline for applications. Project Manager, Today for Tomorrow Restoration Project at the ... Cathedral of St. Peter-in-Chains - Nov. 10 deadline for applications. Office Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper - Nov. 16 deadline for applications. Please click here for more information: https://www.peterboroughdiocese.org//employment-opportunit

November Math Moment!

An excellent article for all those families supporting a special needs child who is learning remotely due to COVID-19!

Week at a Glance for October 26-30! Dance-A-Thon 2020 is is next week, just click on the link to make a donate. https://peterboroughcatholic.schoolcashonline.com//fa/true

Peterborough Public Health is inviting local parents and caregivers to join a live online conversation with Medical Officer of Health Dr. Rosana Salvaterra to address frequently asked questions relating to schools and preventing the spread of COVID-19. This virtual event will take place on Monday, October 26 from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. using MS Teams. Registration information is available on Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/schools-covid-19-virtual-live-p.

IMPORTANT: Families of students who would currently like to switch from in-person learning to the Virtual School or the Virtual School to in-person learning must complete this PVNC Form by noon on Oct 22, 2020. Link to Transition Request Form: https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLScwSU7SSNp3NV8Yq1/viewform

Week at a Glance for October 19-23! Dance-A-Thon 2020 is fast approaching, just click on the link to donate. https://peterboroughcatholic.schoolcashonline.com//fa/true

Interested in become a contact tracer for the Ontario Ministry of Health? Here's the job application:

One of the biggest questions school staff have received is 'when should I keep my child home?' Many parents are unsure if they should send their child(ren) to school if they have symptoms that present as COVID symptoms. Here is a great tool for students, staff, board employees and parents to use daily to determine if they should come to school or stay home!

Which line up are you in? #COVID19 #gratitudeattitude

Here are some great back to school tips for parents from Children's Mental Health Ontario

Here is the essential list of school supplies needed for this school year.

PVNCCDSB has published their return to school plan that will include a staggered start for the beginning of the school year.

Here is an excellent article for all of us to read and reflect on as today is the deadline to determine if your child returns to school for in person learning or stays home for distance learning for September.

Please see the updated information on the Return to School FAQ that was sent to parents by email this evening.

The Ontario Government is offering $200 per child for school supplies, and $250 for children with special needs. https://www.ontario.ca/page/get-support-families Please pass along to anyone you know with children aged 0-12, or 0-21 for students with special needs. UPDATE: This funding was announced earlier this Spring. If you haven’t applied for this one time funding yet, you have until August 31 to do so.

PVNCCDSB has released it's return to school plan for the 2020-2021 school year. Check it out here! https://www.pvnccdsb.on.ca/return-to-school-2020-2021/

Here are the pandemic guidelines published by STSCO, which applies to all students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 who ride a school bus! Feel free the pass along this information to anyone who may need to review this before school starts after Labour Day. http://stsco.ca/pandemicguidelines.asp

This is a great article! I highly encourage you to check out this YouTube channel with your kids!

Here you go! Mr. Sawada grew his hair & beard once schools were closed. He told his family & our St. John school community that he wouldn’t shave his beard/cut his hair until school was reopened. Well, today was the last day of school & at the insistence of his family, he made an appointment to cut his hair & shaved his beard! Here is the before picture! Check the comments for the after picture and leave a comment as to who you think Mr. Sawada looks like with the beard!

Mr. Sawada is getting ready to use this....

Here is a great site for all those Summer readers out there.

Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers and all those that do fatherly actions (often without even knowing it) for all of our students, staff and school community!

Congratulations to all of our Gr. 8 graduates who celebrated their graduation from Gr. 8 last night in a virtual ceremony. We love you. We will miss you. Go and change the world! And remember, once a johner, always a johner!!!

Please share with anyone who you think might be interested in these Summer learning programs.

Here is a pretty great list of businesses in most parts of Ontario that can reopen as part of Phase 2 of the reopening of businesses due to COVID-19.

Way to go Jacob and Calvin! As the staff here like to say, 'Once a Johnner, always a Johnner'!

We are sharing this with you on behalf of Father Salvador and the Sisters Dear Friends and Parishioners, What a joy it was to be able to meet in our parking lot to pray together last weekend! We would like to invite you all to come again for prayer this weekend.... What: Adoration and Holy Rosary with special prayers to the Sacred Heart of Jesus for First Friday and to the Immaculate Heart of Mary for First Saturday When: Friday June 5th and Saturday June 6th Time: 6-8 pm You are welcome to come for as long or as short as you wish, you do not have to stay for the entire time 6:00 Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Rosary Silent adoration 7:00 Benediction Rosary Silent adoration 8:00 Benediction Where: in the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish Parking Lot (208 Romaine St) Help us spread the word and feel free to contact the sisters or Father Salvador if you have any questions. In Christ and Mary Father Salvador and the Sisters ONTARIO REGULATION 1. (1) Subsection 1 (1) of Schedule 1 to Ontario Regulation 52/20 is amended by striking out "subsection (3)" and substituting "subsections (3) and (4)". (2) Section 1 of Schedule 1 to the Regulation is amended by adding the following subsection: ( 4) Clause (1) ( c) does not apply to a person who attends a gathering for the purposes of a religious service, rite or ceremony if, throughout the gathering, the person follows all of the following precautions that apply to the person: 1. Each person attending the gathering, other than the persons conducting the service, rite or ceremony, must remain within a motor vehicle that is designed to be closed to the elements. 2. A person must not be in a motor vehicle that contains members of more than one household. 3. The driver of a motor vehicle must ensure that it is positioned at least two metres away from other motor vehicles. 4. No more than five persons may conduct the service, rite or ceremony from outside a motor vehicle, and the persons conducting the service, rite or ceremony must remain 2 at least two metres apart from each other and from other persons attending the gathering. 5. The persons conducting the service, rite or ceremony must ensure that any building that is intended for such activities and that is located at the place where the gathering is occurring remains closed during the gathering except for any access the persons conducting the service, rite or ceremony may reasonably require. 6. No materials must be exchanged, 1. between a person conducting the service, rite or ceremony and the occupant of a motor vehicle, or 11. between the occupant of one motor vehicle and the occupant of any other motor vehicle. 7. A person who ordinarily uses a non-motorized vehicle because of their religious belief and who attends the gathering must remain within their non-motorized vehicle, and paragraphs 2, 3 and 6 apply with necessary modifications.

An interesting read for those of you that spending most of your time at home during this pandemic.

Not sure how to start to talk to your children about racism? One strategy teachers use are books! A good book gets people talking about what they read (or heard if read aloud) and here is a great list of books that could help start (or reignite) a conversation on racism.