Habit 6: Synergize Insecure people have a high need to clone others, to mold them over into their own thinking. They don t realize that the very strength of the relationship is in having another point of view. Sameness is uncreative and boring. -Stephen R. Covey Monday, May 7 Crazy Hair and Pajama Day Girls Run Club after school Grade 7 Flag football game @ St. Elizabeth Seton 4:40-6:00 pm Tuesday, May 8 Wednesday, May 9 Thursday, May 10 Friday, May 11 Grade 6 ELA Part A 9:00 am; Grade 7 Part A ELA Exam 9:00-10:30 am Girls Run Club after school Grade 7 Flag football Practice 3:00-4:15 pm Grade 7 Flag football game @ St. Brigid 4:40-6:00 pm School Council Meeting 8:30 am Conference Room Wow What a Week! Did you know Good Shepherd has a twitter account? Check out events as they happen by following: @goodshep_cssd Good Shepherd also has a Facebook account! Follow us at: Good Shepherd CCSD Thank you, Good Shepherd Students, for your donations during our Spirit Week! We were able to meet our fundraising goal of $250 to be donated to Right to Play! Any additional money raised will go towards our WE Day Charity. Also, a friendly reminder that Monday is Pajama and Crazy Hair Day!
Wow What A Week! We are very excited to announce that Good Shepherd will have a Before and After School Program beginning in the fall of 2018. Our vendor is Little Steps Before & After School Care Play. Learn. Grow! Register now! https://www.littlestepsbac.net/copy-of-saddleridge-home Safety We understand that finding parking during morning drop off and pick up can be a challenge. However, for the safety of all students, please refrain from entering our STAFF parking lot and making U turns in front of the school. In addition, please use the crosswalk when crossing the street with your child. We appreciate your cooperation and assistance in keeping students safe.
Dear Good Shepherd Families: GS School Council is excited to be planning the annual Staff Appreciation Lunch to recognize the hard-working, dedicated staff who guide and teach our children. This year s lunch will be held on Wednesday, May 23, 2018. The Staff Appreciation Lunch provides our GS staff with the rare opportunity to sit down together for a delicious lunch and each staff member will receive a door prize gift. Staff members often tell us that it is their favorite day of the year! It is our wonderful community of parents that traditionally make this such a successful event! To assist with this year s lunch, we are asking for your help by signing up online for one (or more) of the following areas: Food a suggested menu list is included in our online volunteer SignUp. Supervision volunteers In order for all staff to share the meal together, we are looking for parent volunteers to provide supervision (indoor & outdoor) for all students from approximately 12:00-12:45. Set-up/Take-Down Volunteers Gift Donations Donations of gift cards ($10-$15 range), bottles of wine, and other nongender specific gifts that will be provided to staff during the lunch. These are asked to be dropped off at the school office by Thursday May 17 th. If you can assist in any way, please signup online at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080e49aeae23a6fd0-gsstaff by indicating your volunteer and/or donation preferences before Thursday, May 17, 2018. Thank you for helping to show our GS staff how much they are appreciated! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Linda Beebe (Lindyjo@shaw.ca). Your GS School Council
s s s Volunteer Appreciation On Wednesday, May 16 th, during the Fine Arts Extravaganza, we will be honoring and thanking all of our volunteers this year. There will be a table set up for prize opportunities and a small gift as a token of our appreciation.
Chance To Enhance 3 Car Raffle We are excited to inform you that the Calgary Catholic Education Foundation is conducting our third CAR Raffle in support of schools and students. You can purchase a raffle ticket through your child s school or on-line at www.theccef.ca Fact: Through fundraising initiatives like this, Good Shepherd School has received more than $39,000 from the Foundation. Fact: Since its beginning in 2009, the CCEF has contributed more than 2.8 million dollars for studentfocused educational initiatives, enhanced learning opportunities and programs for Calgary Catholic students. Order your tickets now at www.theccef.ca or from your child s school. Tickets are $10 each or three for $25. Draw date: June 6, 2018 PRIZES INCLUDE: Grand Prize- 2018 Toyota Rav4 - valued at $30,240 Sundance Hot Air Balloon Ride for 2 -valued at $650 Calgary Stampede Gift Package - valued at $512 Men s and Ladies Jacket an original art print by Paul Van Ginkel, 2 tickets to the evening grandstand show Calgary Pro Sports Game package - valued at $450 Calgary Stampeders - 3 tickets for 1 game and parking pass Calgary Roughnecks - 4 ticket vouchers for 1 game Calgary Pro Sports Gift Package- valued at $410 Calgary Flames hockey stick signed by Doug Hamilton Calgary Hitmen Jersey signed by Jake Kryski Delta Kananaskis/Nakiska Ski and Stay package valued at $380 1 night in the Delta Lodge at Kananaskis 2 adult ski lift passes for Nakiska Alpine Helicopter Tour for 2 valued at $270 Fairmont Palliser Afternoon Tea for 2 valued at $115 Chinook Centre Gift Card valued at $100 CASH PRIZES 4 prizes of $500 each
May Newsletter Respecting Diversity Today more than ever children interact with people of differing ethnicities, religions, and cultures. Their circle of friends, their schoolmates, and their athletic teams are much more diverse than those of even a generation ago. The person who learns to be open to differences will have more opportunities in education, business, and many other aspects of life. Your child's success depends on being able to understand, appreciate, and includes others. Parents who understand the 7 Habits come to realize that the 7 Habits encourage and welcome inclusiveness and respect for diversity as well as having integrity to one s own beliefs: Habit 1: Be Proactive You re in Charge: Take responsibility for your thoughts and actions. Habit 2: Begin With the End in Mind Have a Plan: Know what you want and what you value and believe. Habit 3: Put First Things First Work First, Then Play: Live by your values and beliefs. Habit 4: Think Win-Win Everyone Can Win: Think mutual benefit with others. Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood Listen Before You Talk: Seek to understand others and to be understood by others. Habit 6: Synergize Together is Better: Creatively cooperate with others. Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw Balance Feels Best: Continuously renew your body, brain, heart, and soul. When parents encourage learning and living the 7 Habits they are teaching their children to respect diversity while always acting with integrity to their own principles and values.
MAY (Focus on Habit 5: Synergize) 14 Grade 6 Forest Presentation 1:00 pm 15 Grade 7 Retreat to Camp Horizon. 15 Devry Flower pick up 8:00-4:00 16 Devry Flower pick up 8:00-4:00 16 Fine Arts Night K-7 6:00 pm doors open 6:30 pm-8:00 pm Performances Elementary Choir will be performing 2-3 selections. Please wear a white top and dark pants. Please email Ms. de Moissac if your child is unable to attend. Grade 6 and 7 Band will be performing - Students are asked to wear a white shirt, black pants, and black shoes. If your child is unable to attend, please email Ms. de Moissac. 18 Professional Development Day-NO SCHOOL 21 Victoria Day- NO SCHOOL 22 Grade 3 Lady Buggy presentation 23 Grade 3 Lady Buggy presentation 23 Teacher Appreciation Luncheon 24 Grade 3 Field Trip to the Children s Festival- All Day 28 Healthy Hunger; Grade 2 Teachers Pet Bugs 29-31 Kindergarten Orientation 30 Grade 5 Religion PAT 31 Marian Liturgy 1:30 pm JUNE (Focus on Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw) 1 Kindergarten Orientation; Grade 3 Teachers Pet 5 Grade 3 and 4 Swimming Lessons 6 Kindergarten to Butterfield Acres am; Gr7 Track & Field 7 Grade 3 and 4 Swimming Lessons 11 School Council AGM 6:30 pm 12 Grade 3 and 4 Swimming Lessons 14 Grade 7 Farewell; Grade 1 & 2 Field Trip to Heritage Park; Grade 3 and 4 Swimming Lessons 15 Grade 6 Science PAT 9:00 am 18 Grade 6 Math PAT 9:00 am 19 Grade 6 ELA PAT Part B 20 Grade 6 Social PAT 9:00 am; Grade 7 Religion Final Exam 21 Aboriginal Day; Active Living Day grade 6-7; Sharpen the Saw Grades 1-5 22 Grade 7 Science Final Exam 25 Grade 7 Math Final Exam
26 Grade 7 ELA Final Exam; Grades 4Q and 5/4 B Field Trip to Weaselhead 27 Grade 7 Social Final Exam; Grades 4A and 4B Field Trip to Weaselhead; Kindergarten Celebration of Success (Big Gym) 8:00-10:30 am 28 Year-end Mass at St. Paul Church 10:00 am -12:00 pm; RAM FAM Activity Period 7; Last Full Day of Classes