September 6th, 2024

Happy Friday, Cool Cat Families,

 

What an incredible three days we have had at Coronation!  This week in classes students have been building community, learning routines, and exploring their classrooms.  

 

Today we are celebrating Coronation Cool Cat spirit day.  So many students wore blue, white and/ or red today in celebration!

We started our morning today with our first assembly of the year for our grade 1 – 6 students.  (Our Kindergarten students will join us at the end of the month for their first assembly).

In our assembly we took the opportunity to introduce our staff.   We played an interactive game helping us to remember and practise Coronation School expectations.  You may want to ask your child the question “what does it mean to be a Cool Cat?”  We heard so many amazing answers!

 

Cool Cat Open House

Please mark the date of WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH on your calendar.  

 

We look forward to welcoming our families to our Cool Cat Open House. 

 

The open house will begin outside on the tarmac and upper field at 5:30 PM.  We will mix and mingle with our community, connect with community partners and enjoy a BBQ provided at a low cost from Clover Kitchens.  

 

From 6:15 – 7:00 PM, families and students will be welcomed into the school to visit their classes and the school.

 

Clover Kitchen’s combos will be available for PRE-ORDER on School Day for $7.00.  Combos include EITHER a Jumbo Beef Hot Dog, a Jumbo Veggie Dog, or an All-Beef Burger with a water and a bag of chips.  All Combos must be pre-ordered. (More information will be provided on School Day)

 

Spirit Wear

Cool Cat Spirit Wear is currently on sale at the following link: https://teamandspiritwear.com/CORONATION/shop/home

Our Spirit Wear store will be open until September 29th.  All orders will be processed after the store closes on the 29th.  If your family would like financial assistance in purchasing Spirit Wear, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the office.

 

October is Islamic Heritage Month

In recognition of Islamic Heritage Month, the WRDSB is pleased to launch the Muslim Apparel Store. By purchasing from the affinity apparel store, you are supporting one mechanism of funding student-led initiatives. 

Please note that orders are not connected to Coronation public school.

If you are interested in purchasing from the Affinity Apparel store, Place Your Order here.

 

Volunteers

We are looking for parents and guardians who would be interested in teaming with a Coronation educator to help facilitate a Cricket club during Nutrition Breaks.

If you are familiar with the game of cricket and would be interested in giving your time to help students to learn and appreciate the game, please reach out to Ms Baer directly.

 

Parking Lot Reminders 

A reminder that our parking lot cannot be used for drop off or pick up.  We ask that you please use Concession Road or Preston Mennonite Church to park and walk on to school property.  We have many students and families walking through our parking lot and in order to keep everyone safe, we thank you for not parking in our school lot.

This does not include families that are dropping off or picking up from extended day.

 

School Absences

If your child is sick and will not be attending school, please call the attendance line 519 653 1141, Press 1 or email COR-attendance@wrdsb.ca before 8:30 AM.  This will allow our Office Manager, Mrs Cabral to complete safe arrival attendance efficiently.

 

Families and Caregivers: Are you looking for ways to support your child with technology?

 

The SEA Assistive Technology Team of the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is available to support you. In September 2024, they will offer a three-part learning series on digital tools to help your child with reading and writing at home. These courses will be offered on two separate days to support as many families and caregivers as possible.

 

Assistive Technology Tools for Reading and Writing

A Three-part Learning Series for Families and Caregivers

Part One: Reading

Learn about three Read&Write tools that can help your child with reading activities at home.

 

Part Two: Writing

Learn about three Read&Write tools that can help your child with writing activities at home.

 

Part Three: Language Learning

Learn about three Read&Write tools that can help your child learn and understand new words at home.

 

How to Attend

No registration is required. Simply join a Google Meet at the appropriate time to join the session you would like to attend.

 

Upcoming Dates

 

4 September First Day of School

8 September Firefighter’s National Memorial Day

8 – 14 September Mennonite Heritage Week

9 September International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Day

10 September World Suicide Prevention Day

11 September Langs Lunch and Games Club Begins at 1st break (Grade 3-6)

15 – 16 September Mawlid/Mawlid al-Nabi al-Sharif (Islam)

17 September The Saidat Show returns to Coronation!

17 September International IT Professionals Day

18 September Cool Cat Open House

19 September Powley Day (Ontario) Metis Day of Significance

22 September First Day of Fall  

22 September Mabon (Autumn Equinox) (Wiccan/Neo Pagan)

23 – 29 September International Week of the Deaf

23 September International Day of Sign Languages  

21 September International Day of Peace

23 – 27 September Truth and Reconciliation Week

25 September Rowan’s Law Day

27 September Monthly Spirit Assembly

27 September Terry Fox School Run

29 September Police and Peace Officers’ National Memorial Day

30 September Orange Shirt Day

30 September National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

 

Future Dates to remember

 

18 October Photo Day

 

If you aren’t already, please follow us on social media @corwrdsb on Instagram. 

And don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.

 

Ms Jenni-Rebecca Baer (she/they)

Principal

jenni-rebecca_baer@wrdsb.ca

 

Mrs. Raegan White 

Vice-Principal

raegan_white@wrdsb.ca