June Newsletter
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TO OUR COMMUNITY
As this will be our final newsletter for this school year, the staff and students of St. Anne’s Academy would like to express our sincere gratitude to our school community for the support given to us throughout the year. We hope we can continue to count on your support for next year. Have a safe and enjoyable summer holiday!
UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Tuesday, June 11
Kindergarten Celebration at 6:30 p.m. (Students must be at the school by 6:15 p.m.)
Friday, June 14
Shave for the Brave at 2:00 p.m. in the gym. Everyone welcome!
Sunday, June 16
Happy Fathers’ Day!
Monday, June 17
Professional Development Day
(No school for students)
Tuesday, June 18
Elementary Year-End Trip
(Memo to follow next week.)
Wednesday, June 19
Elementary School Stock (Starting at 12:45 p.m. in the gym)
Thursday, June 20 - Friday, June 21
Grade 6 Brother Brennan Trip
Friday, June 21
Last Day for Cafeteria Service
Monday, June 24
Primary Sports Day
**Students are asked to dress appropriately for outside play and to wear sunscreen.**
Tuesday, June 25
Elementary Sports Day
**Students are asked to dress appropriately for outside play and to wear sunscreen.**
Wednesday, June 26
Primary Year-End Trip
(Memo to follow next week.)
Thursday, June 27
Last Day for Students
Dismissal at 12:30
Friday, June 28
Administration Day
Wednesday, September 4
School Reopens for Students
LIONS’ BINGO – GAME 13
Once again, we thank the Placentia Lions’ Club and everyone who sold and bought cards for their continued support of our school! We raised $2660. This money will be used to offset the cost of our year end trip. If you haven’t already done so, we kindly ask that you send along any money owing for Bingo cards for the month.
RECYCLING INITIATIVE
We thank you again for your continued support of our recycling fundraiser. The contest for May ends Friday, May 31. The top 10 recyclers will be treated to lunch next week. The contest for June will end on Friday, June 21 with the top recyclers being treated to lunch the following week.
OUTDOOR PLAY
As much as possible, students will be going outdoors during recess (primary) and lunch (elementary).
Therefore, please ensure that your child is dressed appropriately for the weather each day.
TRACKFEST
The Trackfest Annual Track and Field Meet will take place on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at the MUN Field House in St. John’s.
The cost of registration for this event will be covered by money raised from our bingo fundraiser.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
June 1 – Jacob Brazil
June 4 – Griffin Browne
June 6 – Jenna Frampton
June 7 – Jenna Richardson
June 10 – Aynslie Walsh
June 11 – Conor O’Keefe
June 12 – Penelope Brenton
June 12 – Julie Croucher
June 13 – Khloe O’Reilly
June 15 – AJ Power
June 16 – Emma Leonard
June 17 – Ciara Walsh
June 18 – Jacob Bruce
June 18 – Justin Bruce
June 18 – Marcus Williams
June 19 – Kenedi Healey
June 22 – Jackson Manning
June 22 – Sara Richardson
June 22 – Kendra Whyte
June 25 – Sofia King
June 25 – William O’Reilly
June 25 – Margaret Power
June 26 – Riley O’Keefe
June 28 – Benjamin Agate
THANK YOU!
Thank you to Constable Hussey for presenting the DARE Program to the Grade 6 students once again this year.
Thank you to RBC for their generous donation of $1000 to our Breakfast Program.
Thank you to Mr. Ed Traverse for picking up our recyclables throughout the year.
Thank you to Buck Pearson for donating hot dogs and buns to our campout.
Thank you to Ms. Melanie Whyte, Ms. Allison Hardy, and Ms. Megan Traverse for helping prepare hot dogs for the students on Thursday, May 16.
Thank you to Miles Glover for his donation of books to the school.
Thank you to Ayden Greene for his donation of books to the school.
Thank you to AJ and Sam Power for their donation of cheese strings and granola bars to the Breakfast Program.
Thank you to Averiee Bolt for her donation of butter to the Breakfast Program.
Thank you to Leah Maher for her donation of cheese strings & Nuti-Gran Bars to the Breakfast Program.
Thank you to Jenna Power for her donation of Choir Shirts to the school.
Thank you to Conor O’Keefe for his donation of a choir shirt to the school.
KINDERGARTEN CELEBRATION/FOOD SHARING ASSOCIATION
The Kindergarten celebration will take place on Tuesday, June 11. We are asking that you bring a non-perishable food item and/or a monetary donation to the event. St. Anne’s will forward all donations to the Placentia Food Sharing Association. Thank you for your support.
LOST AND FOUND
There are a number of sweaters, shirts, hats, mittens and boots currently in the Lost and Found in the school lobby. If your child is missing any items, please have them check the Lost and Found. Parents are encouraged to label children’s belongings so that they can be easily returned if lost.
PLACENTIA AGE FRENDLY EXPO
Placentia Age Friendly Expo will be happening on Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1 at Unity PARC Arena, Placentia featuring speaker presentations, demos, live entertainment, community book swap, Stepping Stones, family fun day, talent show (Saturday at 8pm, Star Hall), hypnotist show (Friday at 8pm, Freshwater Community Centre) and much, much more. Sure to be fun for all ages! Hope to see you there!
NLBA Hoops Summer Camps
Boys' Camps: Grades 4 - 7
Dates: August 12th – 16th
9:00 am - 4:00 pm; Cost: $225.00
Girls' Camps: Grades 4 – 7
Dates: August 19th – 23rd
9:00 am - 4:00 pm; Cost: $225.00
The registration form can be downloaded from the NLBA website @ http://www.nlba.nf. ca/mb-camps.php.
Please complete the registration form and attach a cheque made payable to NLBA.
Registration forms can be returned via email at lchatman@sportnl.ca, by fax at 576-8787 or mailed to NLBA, 1296A Kenmount Road, Paradise, NL A1L 1N3.
Payment can be made through the NLBA PayPal account at http://www.nlba.nf.ca/mb-camps.php or send an e-transfer to nlba@sportnl.ca.
Registration Deadline: July 31st, 2019 or to the maximum number of campers, whichever comes first.
Registrations are accepted on a ‘first-come, first-serve’ basis, to a maximum of 60 athletes (per camp). Mailed entries will be opened on a daily basis and numbered accordingly.
Each child will receive a reversible jersey and a Spalding Basketball at Camp!
For further information, please contact Doug Partridge at the NLBA office at 576-3425 or email dpartridge@sportnl.ca.
SPARKS & BROWNIES
Registration for Sparks (girls age 5-6) and Brownies (girls aged 7-8) will be opening on June 5th. Meetings will start in the fall and be held at Freshwater Community Centre on either Monday or Tuesday evenings (decision to be made at a later date). Any questions, please contact Amanda McFatridge at 213-1235. To register, visit www.register.girl guides.ca.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THOSE CELEBRATING OVER THE SUMMER!
July
July 1 – Owen Foley
July 1 – Sophie Morgan
July 1 – Joseph Walsh
July 4 – Rory Griffin
July 5 – McKenzie Bruce
July 8 – Daniel Ried
July 8 – Kaiden Whyte
July 9 – James Hefferan
July 11 – Kaiden Williams
July 12 – Jacob Brewer
July 12 – Oriana King
July 12 – Scarlett King
July 18 – Nicholas Quilty
July 20 – Averiee Bolt
July 23 – Keegan Lannon
July 25 – Jayden Connors
July 29 – Aliyah Robbins
July 30 – Lexi Brown
August
August 8 – Jax Richardson
August 11 – Leah Maher
August 13 – Noah Brazil
August 20 – Logan Horlick
August 20 – Nevaeh Howe
August 20 – Chase Murray
August 21 – Ava Lambe
August 21 – Max Power
August 23 – Emma Gambin
August 23 – Lily Power
August 26 – Michael Warren
August 27 – Grant Fitzgerald
August 29 – Cameron Griffin
August 31 – Kalie Griffin
August 31 – Jenna Power
September
September 1 – Cameron Foley-O’Keefe
September 2 – Ella Pittman