May 26th, 2025
Dear Cool Cat Families,
We have a short but exciting week ahead at Coronation, with many events and activities planned! Please take a moment to review the important information in this message—especially details about our STEMovation event and how we’re preparing for the possibility of rainy weather.
A reminder that Friday is a PD Day and there will be no school for students.
We’re also looking forward to Coronation “This is ME” Spirit Day (dress to represent your background, your special interest or future aspiration) on Thursday, which will include our monthly assembly and PAWS Awards. It’s a great chance to celebrate the respectful, responsible choices our Cool Cats have made this month!
What’s Happening This Week at Coronation
Monday: Grade 3s Begin EQAO, Mr Donkers class to Crock a Doodle,
Tuesday: Grade 3 EQAO, Booster Juice Delivered, Final Day for Costco Reader Volunteers, Junior Track and Field at William G Davis
Wednesday: Grade 3 EQAO, Langs Lunch & Games Club, Pizza Day, STEMovation, Welcome to Kindergarten
Thursday: Grade 3 EQAO, Cheer Club Grade 5-6, Donnovan Bee Presentation for Mrs Marie and Mrs Casale’s classes, PAWS Awards, Spirit Assembly and “This is ME” Spirit Day
Friday: PD Day – No school for students; Extended Day programs running.
Messages from the Office
STEMovation – Wednesday, May 28 | 3:30 – 5:30 PM
Get ready for an afternoon of discovery and fun at STEMovation, open to all current and future Cool Cat families! This free event will feature hands-on activities in science, technology, engineering, and math, along with creative challenges for all ages. Enjoy free cheese pizza from Domino’s, drinks, exciting family take-aways, and engaging learning stations. In case of rain, the event will be held indoors in our gym and junior hallway areas. Please use the Gym or Junior side entrances (closest to Eagle Street and the Kinsman Centre).
Welcome to Kindergarten – Wednesday, May 28 | 5:45 – 7:00 PM
Following STEMovation, we invite families of children registered for Kindergarten in September 2025 to join us inside the school for our Welcome to Kindergarten event. This is a great opportunity to explore the space, meet our staff, and get to know what to expect as your child becomes one of our newest Cool Cats!
Please enter through the front main doors.
We encourage our new families to come early and enjoy STEMovation before the Kindergarten session begins!
We’re excited to welcome several of our valued community partners who will be joining us on Wednesday. Be sure to visit their tables to learn more about the supports and services available to Coronation families:
Extended Day Program – Learn about before- and after-school care options and how to register for Fall 2025
Coronation’s School Council – learn about our Council and how you can be a part
Rhythm & Blues Cambridge – A local organization celebrating Black excellence through community events and youth programming
EarlyON Child and Family Centres – Offering free programs to support early learning and development for children ages 0–6
Idea Exchange (Cambridge Libraries) – Discover reading programs, workshops, and free resources for families
Langs Community Health Centre – Learn about health and wellness services available in our community
We’re also honoured to welcome Newton Vanriel, author of the Soul Sistas Book Series. His books celebrate diversity and belonging through the story of two inspiring superheroes. Learn more at soulsistasbook.ca and meet him in person at the event!
Library Countdown
Library Book Countdown – Time to Return!
As we head into the final weeks of school, it’s time to begin returning library books. Please help us ensure all books make it back to the library by following these dates:
Starting May 20:
- Kindergarten to Grade 3 students may borrow 1 book
- Grades 4, 5, and 6 students may borrow 2 books
Starting June 2:
- All students may borrow 1 book only, and books should stay at school
Final Due Dates:
- June 13 – All student library books must be returned
- June 18 – All staff library books must be returned
Thank you for helping us keep our library organized and ready for next year!
Sunscreen Reminder
As the weather gets warmer, we encourage families to apply sunscreen to their child before school each day. If you are sending sunscreen for reapplication, please ensure it is a non-aerosol kind and labelled with your child’s name. Staff are not able to apply sunscreen for students, but we will remind them to reapply when needed.
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday’s – Booster Juice Orders Delivered
Wednesday’s – Pizza Orders Delivered
May 25–31 – National AccessAbility Week
May 26 – 5A Trip to Crock-a-Doodle
May 28 – Pizza and Booster Juice Orders Closed
May 28 – STEMovation Family Event 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM – ALL are Welcome
May 28 – Welcome to Kindergarten 5:45 PM – 7:00 PM
May 28 – Ascension of Baha’u’llah (Baha’i)
May 28 – Menstrual Health Day
May 29 – Ascension Day (Christianity)
May 29 – Donovan Bee Presentation for Room 11 and 12
May 29 – Spirit Assembly and “This is ME” Spirit Day (dress to represent your background, your special interest or future aspiration)
May 30 – PD Day – No School for Students
June 1–30 – Men’s Health Month
June 1–30 – Pride Month
June 1–30 – National Indigenous History Month
June 1–30 – Italian Heritage Month
June 1–30 – Filipino Heritage Month
June 1–30 – Portuguese Heritage Month
June 1–3 – Shavuot
June 2–6 – Crossing Guard Appreciation Week
June 3 – Grade 6 Visit to William G. Davis
June 5 – Library Exchange Visit (Kindergartens, Grade 1 and 1/2)
June 6 – Eid al-Adha Mubarak
June 6 – Kindergarten’s have a visit from the Waterloo Region Police Department
June 8 – Pentecost
June 10 – Junior Track and Field Regionals at JHSS
June 11 – Mrs Koch and Mrs Berry’s classes to Activate
June 12 – Filipino Heritage Day
June 12 – Family Picnic – More information to come
June 15 – Father’s Day
June 16 – Mrs Harrington’s and Ms Taylor’s class to Country Heritage Park, Milton
June 16 – Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev Sahib
June 18 – Supervision Monitor and Cafeteria Assistant Appreciation Day
June 19 – School Council Fun Fair – more information to come
June 20 – Primary Play Day – more information to come
June 21 – National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 23 – Grade 6 Graduation Celebration – more information to come
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
