June 16th, 2025
Happy Monday Cool Cat Families,
We hope you had a wonderful weekend! As we move into the final full weeks of the school year, we continue to celebrate all of the joyful moments happening at Coronation.
First, we want to take a moment to recognize Father’s Day. We send warm wishes to all those in fathering roles—dads, stepdads, grandfathers, uncles, and others who provide care, guidance, and love to children in their lives. We hope your day was filled with joy and special moments.
What’s Happening This Week:
Monday: Grade 3A and 3B trip to Country Heritage Park
Tuesday: Booster Juice delivery
Wednesday: Pizza delivery, Langs Lunch and Games Club, Talent Show Dress Rehearsal
Thursday: School Council’s Fun Fair
Friday: Primary Play Day
Messages from the Office
Family Picnic Thank You
Thank you once again to our entire Coronation community for making last week’s Family Picnic such a success. It was a beautiful afternoon of connection, fun, and sunshine. We will be posting the clear, processed drone photo from the picnic on both our website and Instagram in the coming days.
Regional Track and Field Meet
We also want to recognize all of the students who represented Coronation at Jacob Hespeler Secondary School for Junior Track and Field Regionals last week. Our Cool Cats showed up not only with their talent but also with excellent sportsmanship and behaviour throughout the day. We are proud of how they represented our school.
Kathy Stinson’s Visit
Mrs. Berg’s students had a special visit from author Kathy Stinson, best known for her book Red Is Best. To celebrate, the class enjoyed a special “Red Is Best” lunch, listened to Kathy read her newest book, and shared some of their own writing with her. It was a wonderful opportunity for students to connect directly with an author and celebrate their love of reading and writing.
Primary Play Day
This Friday, students in Kindergarten to Grade 3 will enjoy a full day of outdoor activities as part of our annual Primary Play Day. Students will rotate through a variety of fun, active stations designed to celebrate the end of the year together.
To help your child fully enjoy the day, please ensure they come prepared with:
A full change of clothing, as some activities may involve water
- A towel to dry off as needed
- Sunscreen applied before school
- A hat for sun protection
- A refillable water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the day
- Please note that bathing suits are not required, as activities are designed to be light water play rather than full water-based events.
Library Books
Please continue to return any outstanding library books. Overdue notices will be sent home this week.
School Supply Drive
We are currently collecting donations of new school supplies to support our classrooms and ensure all students have what they need to start the year off successfully. Donations will be accepted at the office now through the end of September. All donated supplies will be shared among classrooms and students who may need them throughout the year.
Some suggested items include: crayons, pencils, pencil crayons, erasers, glue sticks, tape, Kleenex, binders, highlighters, markers, dry erase markers, duotangs, and folders.
Thank you for your generosity and for helping us build a strong start for every student.
PD Day June 27 – What School Staff Are Learning
Friday, June 27, 2025, is a professional development (PD) day for elementary school staff.
Students in Kindergarten to Grade 8 will not attend school, in person or virtually
All Board-operated Extended Day and Youth Development programs will be closed
PD days are held throughout the school year to provide learning opportunities for school-based staff. This professional learning focuses on providing educators and staff with the knowledge and skills needed to support and enhance student achievement and well being.
Read more about what staff will be learning: Professional Development for School Staff
Before and After School Care Registration
Registration for the 2025-26 Before & After School Programs is opening soon at the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB)!
Our programs provide a safe and welcoming space for students in Junior Kindergarten to Grade 6 before and after the school day. Led by familiar WRDSB educators, these programs offer play-based learning experiences, nutritious snacks, and a seamless connection between school and care.
We know families experienced challenges last year with Before & After School registration and we have been working with OneList to address these issues and ensure a smoother process for the 2025-26 school year.
Our school’s registration date is: June 16, 2025 starting at 7 a.m.
For more information about Before and After School Programs and how to register, please visit the WRDSB website.
Assistive Technology Tools for Families and Caregivers
Families and Caregivers: Are you looking for ways to support your child?
The SEA Assistive Technology Team of the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is available to support you. In June 2025, they will offer two sessions, twice a week, focused on digital tools to support students at home in the summer with literacy and math. Families of all grade levels are welcome; however, the content will focus mainly on the primary and junior age groups.
Join the SEA Assistive Technology Team for a series on digital tools. This series will discuss digital tools to support students at home in the summer months with literacy and math.
Library Learning Commons
Learn about the reading materials in the Library Learning Commons and ways to make them accessible to your child at home.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Join the Google Meet)
Thursday June 19, 2025, 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Join the Google Meet)
Free Apps for Use on a Smartphone or Tablet
Learn about three free apps that can help your child with literacy and math at home.
Monday, June 23, 2025, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Join the Google Meet)
Wednesday, June 25: 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Join the Google Meet)
How to Attend
No registration is required. Simply join a Google Meet at the appropriate time to join the session you want to attend.
Messages From School Council
School Council Fun Fair – This Thursday!
We are excited to welcome families to our Cool Cat Fun Fair, hosted by Coronation’s Parent Council, on Thursday, June 19th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM (rain or shine).
Join us for an evening of:
- Raffles, games, inflatable activities, and more
- Sensory play areas both inside and outside
- Snacks and ice cream available for purchase
Raffle Tickets:
10 tickets for $5.00 or 1 ticket for $1.00
Tickets can be purchased in advance through School-Day or with cash at the event.
We look forward to seeing you for this fun community event!
Upcoming Dates:
Tuesdays – Booster Juice Orders Delivered
Wednesdays – Pizza Orders Delivered
June 16 – Mrs. Harrington’s and Ms. Taylor’s classes to Country Heritage Park in Milton
June 16 – Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev Sahib
June 18 – Supervision Monitor and Cafeteria Assistant Appreciation Day
June 19 – School Council Fun Fair
June 20 – Primary Play Day
June 21 – National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 23 – Grade 6 Graduation Celebration
June 24 – Family/ Community Performance – Talent Show
June 25 – School Performance – Talent Show
June 25 – Last Day of School (Secondary)
June 26 – Monthly Spirit Assembly
June 26 – Last Day of School (Elementary)
Ms. Jenni-Rebecca Baer and Mrs. Raegan White
