Yearly Archives: 2023

Dear Stars,

As we continue to await the coming of Jesus and look forward to the opportunity to gather with our own families, the staff would like to take this occasion to thank our entire community for a wonderful start to the  school year at Sir Edgar Bauer Catholic School. 

We hope you enjoyed our 1st annual Star’s Christmas Card celebrating our very own Stars student artwork! These pieces were thoughtfully designed by students and created into a card for each family, sending school blessings to you.

We celebrated Advent each week throughout the month of December and we hope that you continue to prepare as a family during this Advent season for the coming of Jesus and celebrate with loved ones this holiday season. We look forward to praying with Father this morning in our Advent liturgy.

We would like to wish each of you and your families the joy and happiness of the Christmas Season!

Stay safe, and see you back at school on Monday January 8th.

 “And it came to pass, when the angels had departed from them into heaven, that the shepherds were saying to one another, “Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has come to pass, which the Lord has made known to us.”  So they went in haste, and found Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in the manger.”  Luke 2: 15-16

Please see the following link for the church’s Christmas and New Year Mass Schedule: CHRISTMAS-SCHEDULE-1

God Bless,

Tanya Hunter

Good morning Stars!

Today promises to be busy in the Circle of Stars!

If you or your friends/family ordered cookie dough, please note the pick up time is from 2-5pm today.  Orders must be picked up and immediately frozen.

If you have a child in the primary division and you wish to attend the Christmas Concert, please note the start time of 1:30pm.  The cookie dough (above) will be dropped off at the front of the school between 1-2pm so be mindful this may cause congestion in the parking lot, so please plan accordingly.

Have a wonderful day Stars!

If you ordered cookie dough, a kind reminder regarding pick up:

• Delivery will take place at the school on December 20th from 2:00-5:00pm
• Product must be picked up and immediately frozen.
• If you make arrangements for another family to pick your order(s) up – please let the office know.
• We will not be able to store products that do not get picked up.  Kindly plan accordingly. 
• We hope to have orders picked, bagged and organized by family name for a quick process.

Thank you for your continued support,

Good morning Stars,

With each passing day, we get closer and closer to the beauty of Christmas. Each week our Advent wreath has one more candle bringing light to our world. We are taking time to enjoy the joy and excitement that is so much part of the Advent season, and the days leading up to the birth of Jesus.

We are almost there!

We welcome Father Jamroz from St. Michael’s Church next Friday for our Advent Liturgy at 10:15am.  Parents are welcome to join in prayer with us.  Please call the school should you wish to attend so we can accommodate seating.

And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. Luke 2:10

School News:

Christmas Concert:  It’s that wonderful time of the year and we are excited for our upcoming Primary Student Christmas Concert!  Get ready for performances filled with holiday cheer as our talented students showcase their musical talents and spread the joy of the season.  Mark your calendars – Wednesday December 20th at 1:30pm and join us for some festive performances, heartwarming melodies, and the joyous celebration of Christmas!

If you plan on attending the concert, it is extremely important to please remember that due to privacy policies in our school board please do not post pictures or videos of children other than your own on any social media platforms.

We wanted to thank in advance all the staff involved in organizing this wonderful event! It is so great to be part of a SEB Stars tradition!

Holiday Events:  We are wrapping up our Christmas events this week.  See our spirit days here: Christmas Activities Weekly 2023 SEB

Cookie Dough: A reminder that orders will be ready between 2-5pm for pick up on Dec. 20 int he school library.

Upcoming Important Dates: 

Spirit Dates!

Thank you to the Stars Lead Team and The Healthy Schools Team/Spirit Squad for planning our SPIRIT DAYS and Christmas Fun!  

DECEMBER 18 – Let it Snow Let it Snow Let it Snow! Stay warm – wear a sweatshirt!

DECEMBER 19 – Chipmunk’s Christmas Dress like a triplet (or your class:)

DECEMBER 20 – Rockin Around the Christmas Tree Wear Christmas socks!

DECEMBER 21 – You’re a Mean One Mr. Grinch Wear green, red or white

DECEMBER 22 – I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas Wear your comfy, cozies!

School Council Dates: Meetings take place in the school library at 6:00pm and all caregivers are welcomed to attend!

January 9 2024

February 6 2024

April 2 2024

May 7 2024

WCDSB & School Dates

December 20th – Primary Student Christmas Concert at 1:30pm and Cookie Dough Pick up 2-5pm

December 22nd – Advent Liturgy at 10:15am

December 25th – Christmas Break Begins

January 8th – Back to School New Year 2024

January 19th – PA Day 

February 15th – Term 1 Reports

February 19th – Family Day

March 8~15th – March Break

March 29th – Good Friday

April 1st – Easter Monday

April 19th – PA Day

May 8, 2024-June 12, 2024 – Grade 3 & 6 EQAO

May 20th – Victoria Day

May 31st – PA Day 

June 25th- Term 2 Reports

June 27th- Last Day of School

June 28th – PA Day

Parish Updates:

Please call the school or St. Michael’s Parish for baptism, sacramental or mass time information.

WCDSB Updates:

Your child will be coming home soon with a KW Titans voucher for a FREE TICKET ($27 value) with the purchase of an equivalent full-price adult ticket. Valid for the game date on your ticket.  Home games take place at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium.  Please redeem at least 48 hours before tip-off at kwtitans.com/tickets using the code on your voucher.

The KW Titans are Canada’s first not-for-profit professional basketball team to compete in the Basketball Super League (BSL) a premium North American League providing the best professional basketball entertainment outside the NBA.  The season run from Dec 30^th to May 1st.

If you have any questions, please e-mail: angela.murdoch@gmail.com

Go Titans!  Flyer KW Titans Student Ticket.pdf

Please refer to www.wcdsb.ca for the most up to date news.

Stay Safe Stars!

The Staff at SEB

We would like to take this opportunity to say a BIG thank you to all who were able to support our SEB Christmas Terra Cotta Fundraiser.  We are excited to announce that we made a profit of $$2,346! All profits will be allocated to student needs in the school. 

If you ordered cookie dough, your order sheet and pick up instructions are coming home to you today.

A few reminders regarding delivery/pick up:

• Delivery will take place at the school on December 20th from 2:00-5:00pm
• Product must be picked up and immediately frozen
• If you make arrangements for another family to pick your order(s) up – please let the office know
• We will not be able to store products that do not get picked up.  Kindly plan accordingly. 
• We hope to have orders picked, bagged and organized by family name for a quick process.

Thank you for your continued support,

Good morning Stars,

Each week we continue to prepare our hearts for the coming of Jesus.  To help us count down the four weeks of Advent, we use an Advent wreath.

On Monday, as a school we will light our third candle together. 

This Advent season at home, reflect on:

How does Christmas bring us hope, love, faith, and belief?

How many candles were lit on the Advent Wreath?

What colours were they? Do you remember their names?

Are there any special decorations in church this Advent?

How will you bring love and joy into your home?

How will you return to school with love and joy in your hearts?

O God, who see how your people faithfully await the feast of the Lord’s Nativity,

enable us, we pray, to attain the joys of so great a salvation

and to celebrate them always with solemn worship and glad rejoicing.

Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,

who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,

one God, for ever and ever.

Amen

School News:

Christmas Concert:  It’s that wonderful time of the year and we are excited for our upcoming Primary Student Christmas Concert!  Get ready for performances filled with holiday cheer as our talented students showcase their musical talents and spread the joy of the season.  Mark your calendars with Wednesday December 20th at 1:30pm and join us for some festive performances, heartwarming melodies, and the joyous celebration of Christmas!

Holiday Events:  We have many fun community building events planned for our Stars this month.  Please see the upcoming events we will be celebrating in December as we gear up to the 12 Days of Christmas!  Christmas Activities Weekly 2023 SEB

Winter Weather and Snow! The snow season is showing itself to be unpredictable these past weeks!  We have seen glimpses of students LOVING playing in the snow.  You can help them enjoy it more by making sure they have extra clothing to stay warm including boots, snow pants, mittens, and hats. It would be helpful for students to keep an extra pair of dry mittens and socks in their backpacks as well. As per our Board’s policy, when the temperature is between -20°C and -27°C students will not be outside longer than 15 minutes.  When temperatures are colder than -27°C, students remain inside.

 We have reminded our students of the dangers of throwing snow/ice and sliding on any icy spots/hills outside. Serious injury can often result from what is often considered ‘just good fun’ or ‘joking around’ in the snow. At school, we enforce the rule of NO SNOWBALLS being thrown at people at any time (imagine 400 kids throwing snowballs…). Please reinforce this important rule with your children at home. This helps us all remain safe while walking to and from school each day and playing at recess.

We share the responsibility of snow removal on and around our property. The city is responsible for our sidewalks by the road. School personnel and board contractors are responsible for pathways and the parking lot. This involves both snow clearance and salting in certain areas. Our head custodian checks the ground conditions early every morning, and salting in some areas may occur. It is always important to be careful during the winter months when walking on pathways and sidewalks.

Upcoming Important Dates: 

Spirit Dates!

Thank you to the Stars Lead Team and The Healthy Schools Team/Spirit Squad for planning our SPIRIT DAYS and Christmas Fun!  

1-15 – Door Decorating 

1-8 – Candy Grams (online)

11-15 – Advent Sharing – House of Friendship & Gingerbread House Contest!

DECEMBER 12– Perfectly Plaid Wear your favourite plaid, or striped shirt

DECEMBER 18 – Let it Snow Let it Snow Let it Snow! Stay warm – wear a sweatshirt!

DECEMBER 19 – Chipmunk’s Christmas Dress like a triplet (or your class:)

DECEMBER 20 – Rockin Around the Christmas Tree Wear Christmas socks!

DECEMBER 21 – You’re a Mean One Mr. Grinch Wear green, red or white

DECEMBER 22 – I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas Wear your comfy, cozies!

School Council Dates: Meetings take place in the school library at 6:00pm and all caregivers are welcomed to attend!

January 9 2024

February 6 2024

April 2 2024

May 7 2024

WCDSB & School Dates

Nov. 27, Dec. 4, Dec. 11 – School Weekly Advent Prayers

December 20th – Primary Student Christmas Concert at 1:30pm and Cookie Dough Pick up 2-5pm

December 22nd – Advent Liturgy at 10:15am

December 25th – Christmas Break Begins

January 8th – Back to School New Year 2024

January 19th – PA Day 

February 15th – Term 1 Reports

February 19th – Family Day

March 8~15th – March Break

March 29th – Good Friday

April 1st – Easter Monday

April 19th – PA Day

May 8, 2024-June 12, 2024 – Grade 3 & 6 EQAO

May 20th – Victoria Day

May 31st – PA Day 

June 25th- Term 2 Reports

June 27th- Last Day of School

June 28th – PA Day

Parish Updates:

Please call the school or St. Michael’s Parish for baptism, sacramental or mass time information.

WCDSB Updates:

Please refer to www.wcdsb.ca for the most up to date news.

Stay Safe Stars!

The Staff at SEB

DON’T MISS OUT!  TODAY IS THE LAST DAY!

Reminder for our Cookie Dough Fundraiser!:  School Council Terra Cotta Cookie Dough Fundraiser!  It will be completed all online and frozen premade & preboxed cookie dough will arrive to the school for you pick up in time for Christmas!!  

The school specific link will be available for you to order for friends and family or shareable for friends and family to order themselves!  *Amazing features are their vegan and gluten free options!  

Campaign Nov. 20th – Dec. 6th

Delivery date: Wed. Dec. 20th

Pick Up Time: 2:00PM-5:00PM

Location: SEB (come to the front door where an elf will help you with your order!

Link: Sir Edgar Bauer School | Terra Cotta Cookies Fundraising

THE LAST DAY IS TOMORROW!

Reminder for our Cookie Dough Fundraiser!:  School Council Terra Cotta Cookie Dough Fundraiser!  It will be completed all online and frozen premade & preboxed cookie dough will arrive to the school for you pick up in time for Christmas!!  

The school specific link will be available for you to order for friends and family or shareable for friends and family to order themselves!  *Amazing features are their vegan and gluten free options!  

Campaign Nov. 20th – Dec. 6th

Delivery date: Wed. Dec. 20th

Pick Up Time: 2:00PM-5:00PM

Location: SEB (come to the front door where an elf will help you with your order!

Link: Sir Edgar Bauer School | Terra Cotta Cookies Fundraising

This message is for Grade 7 & 8 French Immersion families who are interested in what the transition to St. David’s High School will look like in French.

If you are interested, please join the Team Meeting between 7-7:30pm tonight:

Please click HERE for the link.

Have ordered your cookies yet?!  

ONLY 3 MORE DAYS LEFT FOR ORDERING!

Our Fall Fundraiser has had a great start! Check out our Terra Cotta link and view the amazing cookie options that will satisfy your toughest cookie lover!  

Our campaign closes on: DECEMBER 6TH 

Delivery will take place at the school on December 20th from 2:00pm-5:00pm:

• Product must be picked up and immediately frozen.
• If you make arrangements for another family to pick your order(s) up – please let the office know. 
• We will not be able to store products that do not get picked up.  Kindly plan accordingly. 
• We hope to have orders picked, bagged and organized by family name for a quick process.

Please call the office if you are able to volunteer to assist on the delivery day.  Volunteers will be needed from 12:30pm – afternoon.  Thank you for considering.

The link for our school is:  Sir Edgar Bauer School | Terra Cotta Cookies Fundraising

Customers MUST go through this link first, then scroll to the bottom and start shopping. This way the website knows where they came from and to whom to assign commission.

** All orders must indicate the student name at school **

Thank you for your support!