St. Edward Catholic School
121 Greenmantle Dr. P0T 2J0 Nipigon, ON, Canada

Due to weather conditions and the blowing snow all buses are cancelled.Due to weather conditions and the blowing snow all buses are cancelled.

Tomorrow is PJ day!

Merry Christmas everyone!

School is snow much fun!

Due to impending weather all buses are cancelled today!Due to impending weather all buses are cancelled today!

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Congratulations to Mrs. Binette’s clas as they celebrated their First Reconciliation today with Father. Check out their awesome banners!

Thank you to the township of Nipigon and Shaw for the generous gift certificates to Zechner’s! The students will enjoy more tasty breakfast program snacks in the new year!Thank you to the township of Nipigon and Shaw for the generous gift certificates to Zechner’s! The students will enjoy more tasty breakfast program snacks in the new year!

Congratulations to Emerson for winning our December fitness challenge! Have a Merry Christmas everyone!

Congratulations to our grade 2/3 friends who celebrated their First Communion last night!! I’m so proud of them!

Congratulations to Wyatt for winning the grade 4/5 family movie night raffle! Thanks to Mrs. Currie for organizing this event with her grade 4/5 students! All proceeds went to World Vision and the class was able to purchase chickens, fruit trees and a cow to share its milk in a Third world county.

Students are reminded to dress warmly for the winter weather. Brrrrrr! Students are also encouraged to bring an extra mask to school in case theirs gets soiled or wet. Thank you!

Families are reminded to submit a photo of your family playing the December fitness challenge game. We have another great prize package! Pictures can be sent to the school cellphone or emailed to Mrs. Wright/Mrs. MercierFamilies are reminded to submit a photo of your family playing the December fitness challenge game. We have another great prize package! Pictures can be sent to the school cellphone or emailed to Mrs. Wright/Mrs. Mercier

Just a reminder that we are collecting donations for the Christmas food hampers and Deacon Dave’s Toys for Kids until Dec. 10th. Thank you!

Pierogie orders can be picked up between 9:30 and 3 tomorrow. Thank you for supporting our fundraiser. We made $1325 profit to be divided equally between our student fund and grade 8 graduation.Pierogie orders can be picked up between 9:30 and 3 tomorrow. Thank you for supporting our fundraiser. We made $1325 profit to be divided equally between our student fund and grade 8 graduation.

Good day everyone, here is the link to make donations for Terry Fox in support of his dream! Thank you!! https://secure.terryfox.ca/regist/TeamFundraisingPage.aspx.

Congratulations to Brinley for winning the November fitness challenge draw! She won a beautiful water bottle, 2 skating passes and a gift certificate for $20 at Crabby’s. Thank you to everyone who participated. Please take part in our December challenge for another opportunity to win some great prizes in December! Thanks to Mrs. Wright for organizing these activities!!

Thank you to the Nipigon Rotary and the Hike for Health for their generous donations!!Thank you to the Nipigon Rotary and the Hike for Health for their generous donations!!

Please submit your November fitness calendars by 11:30 tomorrow. We will do the draw in the pm. Thank youPlease submit your November fitness calendars by 11:30 tomorrow. We will do the draw in the pm. Thank you

Check out our plan for Terry Fox!! Thank you to Mrs. Wright for organizing this special event for our school community!

As information from Thunder Bay District Health Unit changes as further evidence or guidance becomes available and/or community status changes we want to bring your attention to important updates to the instructions regarding testing and when students can return to school. When your child has symptoms To reduce the risk of COVID-19, it is important that students and staff with any symptoms do not attend school until they are no longer at risk of spreading infection. Parents ...Continue reading

Just a reminder to submit your November Fitness calendar by Tuesday. You can send the hard copy, text a picture to the school phone or email to Mrs. Wright/Mrs. Mercier. All entries will be entered for a chance to win fabulous prizes!Just a reminder to submit your November Fitness calendar by Tuesday. You can send the hard copy, text a picture to the school phone or email to Mrs. Wright/Mrs. Mercier. All entries will be entered for a chance to win fabulous prizes!

Please read through the information within the link below as new information for parents and caregivers has been added. This information is current as of September 15, 2020. Information can change as further evidence, guidance becomes available and/or community status changes. https://www.tbdhu.com/safereturn_parents... Updates include: This information addresses many of the questions staff, parents and caregivers have about when their child can return to school. The health unit no longer completes assessments or arranges testing for COVID-19, families and staff should be directed to contact their local assessment centers. This information can be found here www.tbdhu.com/testinginfo

We are continuing with our Christmas food hampers and Deacon Dave’s Toys for Kids. We love you and miss you Deacon Dave - doing our best to serve others in your memory!

Just a reminder to contact the school if your child/children will not be taking the bus after school or if there are alternate plans. Thank you!

Students who are participating in remote learning are able to pick up their devices today by 4:00. Please ring the front door and we will bring them out to you. Thank you

Please be on the lookout for bears as apparently there was a bear roaming Greenmantle last night.

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Parents/Guardians please read this information from TBDHU as it may answer many of your questions. You will be receiving a phone call this week about bussing and which class your child is in if they are in a split grade. A newsletter will be posted tomorrow and emailed to you with key information. https://www.tbdhu.com/safereturn_faq.

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We are purchasing school supplies for students(pencils, erasers, ruler, pencil sharpener, glue stick, scissors, colouring tools and calculators. If your child/children would like to bring their own supplies they are able to do so, but are asked to only bring the minimum that is needed. We also ask that these items then remain at school as we do not want items going back and forth between home and school. We also have workbooks and binders available as needed. Students may also want to bring their own Kleenex.

Please read the COVID-19 STUDENT EXEMPTION OF NON-MEDICAL OR CLOTH MASKS requirements, procedures, and form. This information and form is also online on our website at http://www.sncdsb.on.ca//covid-19-student-exemption-of-non

Please see the attached letter from the Minister of Education. We will be sharing more communication with families next week. Have a great weekend! http://www.sncdsb.on.ca//a-message-from-the-minister-of-ed

YouTube live happening today at 1:30 pm Join for a fun Social Distancing Game offered by North of Superior Programs! https://youtu.be/j6ruB_CUfRI

2020-2021 School Year - Staggered Start Superior North Catholic District School Board Schools will begin the 2020-2021 school year with a staggered start to ensure all safety precautions are made for students, staff and families. Student start dates for in-class learning are as follows:... Thursday, September 3rd and Friday, September 4th - JK/SK one-on-one or two-on-one visits depending on classroom sizes (Scheduled up to one-hour visit) Tuesday September 8th - Grade 1, 3, 5 and 7 will attend school Wednesday, September 9th - Grade 2, 4, 6 and 8 will attend school Thursday, September 10th - ALL students will attend school. All students enrolled in Remote Learning (on-line) classes will begin on September 10th. "Together We Educate Heart, Mind and Soul."

The Superior North Catholic District School Board 2020 - 2021 School Year Calendar has been approved by the Ministry of Education. The first day of classes for ...students is Thursday, September 3, 2020. Professional Activity Days: Monday, August 31, 2020 Tuesday, September 1, 2020 Wednesday, September 2, 2020 Friday, October 23, 2020 Friday, January 29, 2021 Friday, April 23, 2021 Friday, June 11, 2021 Christmas Holidays: December 21, 2020 - January 1, 2021 March Break: March 15 - 19, 2021 Last Day of School for Students: Friday, June 25, 2021. To download a copy of the calendar visit http://www.sncdsb.on.ca/school-board-calendar

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Our #SNCDSB Return to Learning Virtual Town Hall will take place on Tuesday, August 18 with Maria Vasanelli, Director of Education. Our parents/guardians and sc...hool communities are invited to send us their questions and register to attend the information session using this form https://bit.ly/SNCDSBTownHall by August 17, 2020. Following registration, a zoom link will be sent to you. The session will be recorded and posted to Facebook following the event.

Please check out the First Riders Program-for those students new to riding a bus. Thank you https://etbtc.on.ca/first-rider-program/

Attention Parents/Guardians and all members of our school communities! We know you have questions, and on August 18th, the Superior North Catholic District School Board will be holding a virtual Town Hall via Zoom to answer any questions our parents/guardians may have on the return to school. The town hall will take place on Tuesday, August 18 with Maria Vasanelli, Director of Education. Our parents/guardians and school communities are invited to send us their questions and ...register to attend the information session using this form https://bit.ly/SNCDSBTownHall by August 17, 2020. To join the conversation please register to attend the town hall via zoom. Following registration, a zoom link will be sent to you. The session will be recorded and posted to Facebook following the event. Please continue to check the SNCDSB COVID-19 page on our website http://www.sncdsb.on.ca/novel-coronavirus-updates dedicated to communication and Return to School information.

On July 30th the Ministry of Education announced its plan for school reopening in September. All Superior North Catholic schools will be opening with conventional, in-person delivery of teaching and instruction, with enhanced health and safety protocols. Our SNCDSB Return to School Plan can be found online at http://www.sncdsb.on.ca//sncdsb-covid-19-reopening-guideli As previously shared with families, a return to in-person learning is voluntary and up to the parent/guardia...n of the child. Please use the form below to confirm your child's attendance either in-person or remotely (please fill out one form per child in your care). Your response to this survey by August 14, 2020, will be critical to our planning at the school level, including school bus transportation. PLEASE COMPLETE ONE FORM PER CHILD. https://bit.ly/SNCDSBReturntoSchool The first day of school for students for the 2020-2021 school year is Thursday, September 3. We are looking forward to welcoming your child to school. We ask you to complete this survey by Friday, August 14th to indicate your plans for September 2020. Thank you

Please see the letter to parents from the Minister of Education. If you open the letter and click on read more then you can also click on the plan for more information. http://www.sncdsb.on.ca//letter-to-ontarios-parents-from-t

The Superior North Catholic District School Board is pleased to share our 2020-2021 School Year re-opening plan and guidelines with our school communities. Due ...to our small classrooms sizes, we are fortunate to be able to offer in-school full day instructions with enhanced Health and Safety Measures. We have chosen this model based on the following: Answering to the parent/guardian survey Students Mental Health and Wellbeing Students Academic Success Please note: we may need to change our plan due to the current circumstances and revert to the hybrid model or distance learning. Visit http://www.sncdsb.on.ca//sncdsb-covid-19-reopening-guideli to view our SNCDSB Covid-19 Reopening Guidelines. #SNCDSB

A child describes what it is like to have sensory processing difficulties. It is 10 minutes long but well worth the watch! Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1G5ssZlVUw

We love using videos to help us teach, so weve gathered a bunch of our favorite videos to help teach the letters of the alphabet! https://www.simplykinder.com/teacher-approved-alphabet-son/

We value your feedback! Parents and guardians please find time to complete the return to school survey. Thank you!!! https://forms.gle/VoRqhGdGBvGDTPmV6

Important!! Parent and Guradians please read! Thank you! Have a safe and happy summer everyone! https://forms.gle/VoRqhGdGBvGDTPmV6

Please return any loaned devices to the school by 3:00 today. Thank you!

Happy Canada Day Everyone!

The St. Edward Staff was soooooo happy to see everyone during our parade! We miss all of our students and it made our day to be able to see them and their families! Congratulations class of 2020! Stay happy, stay healthy, stay hopeful!