Yearly Archives: 2022

Good Evening Lightning Families,

A major winter storm is expected to reach Waterloo Region overnight tonight and is expected to cause dangerous driving conditions on Friday and over the weekend.

Based on this forecast – and with the safety of all in mind – the WCDSB in collaboration with the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) and Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region, has made the proactive decision to cancel ALL student transportation and close all schools tomorrow, Friday, December 23, 2022.

• All before and after-school programs and childcare centres co-located in schools will also be closed.
• all programs and services offered by St. Louis Adult Learning and Continuing Education Centres are canceled and St. Louis sites will be closed.

We pray that everyone is able to remain safe during the storm. The staff at St. Luke would like to wish everyone a happy and blessed Christmas and all the best in 2023!

We look forward to seeing everyone back at school on Monday, January 9, 2023.

Due to the current weather conditions, ALL SCHOOL BUSES, TAXIS AND SPECIAL EDUCATION ROUTES operated by the Waterloo Catholic District School Board and Waterloo Region District School Board are cancelled. All Public and Catholic Schools are OPEN. All St. Louis online, daytime, and evening classes are open at all locations. All Extended Day Childcare Programs are OPEN.

What does this mean?  We are NOT learning from home today, we are open for business!  If your child is on the bus and they will be absent, you do NOT need to call them in.  We will mark them appropriately in our system.  We look forward to seeing everyone who can safely get to school at the regular time. If you choose to drive your child to school, you are responsible for their transportation at the end of the day.

Please drive with extra caution today.  We want everyone to be safe during their travels – to school, to work, to get through your day.  Give yourselves some extra time and drive with a little extra patience.  Your safety and the safety of others depend on it!

The Nutrition for Learning Toonie Campaign has launched.  If possible, you are ask to affix a toonie to the Nutrition Card you receive this week.  This program helps to support the purchasing and delivery of food to schools in the Region including St. Luke!  100% of all funds raised are used for this special nutrition program.  Please return your Nutrition Card by Tuesday, December 20, 2022.

Thank you for your support

St. Luke School Hat and Mitten Drive

Once again the families of St. Luke School are invited to share in this festive season by donating hats, mittens and scarves to our Giving Tree.  The donations will be hung on our Giving Tree in the school front foyer and will be donated to those in need in our local community.  

We will also be accepting gently used clean coats and boots.  Thank you so much for your generosity during this season of giving!

Today is Progress Report Day

Your child will be bringing home their progress reports at the end of the day today.  Please take a moment to review it with your child and look for the next steps to help set goals for the remainder of the term.  Setting clear goals and talking with your children about how to achieve them is so important.

Report Card Letter Kindergarten 20222023

Report Card Letter Grade 1 to 8 20222023

Reminder: Thursday evening is our Student/Parent/Teacher conference night.

Please be sure you have booked a conference or reached out to your child’s teacher.

Good evening Lightning Families!

Earlier this evening, the Ontario government and education workers represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees – Ontario – (CUPE) reached a tentative contract agreement.  As a result, all WCDSB sites and programs will be operating tomorrow on their regular schedules.

Please return ALL Chromebooks to the school tomorrow morning.  We will work to get them back into circulation so that all students can benefit from them.

Thank you all for your patience and understanding as we continue to work hard for your children and our students.  See you all tomorrow!

On Monday, November 14, 2022, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health (CMOH), Dr. Kieran Moore, shared information with Ontarians concerning the rise of cases of influenza, Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)  and COVID-19 across the province.

Dr. Moore has strongly recommended that Ontarians use the protective strategies available to them, including wearing masks indoors.

There is no provincial mask mandate.

Even prior to the onset of COVID-19 in March 2020, it has been the practice of Waterloo Region’s Catholic schools to follow the guidance of the Chief Medical Officer — as well as that of our own Region of Waterloo Public Health officials — when it comes to dealing with communicable diseases in schools.

While masking is not mandated, our schools are now and will remain, mask-friendly spaces, and we encourage students and staff to wear masks indoors during the rise in cases we are currently experiencing.

The decision to wear a mask remains a personal choice. However, as Dr. Moore notes, it is a way to support partners in our healthcare system as they respond to an increase in pressures caused by the current increase in respiratory illnesses in our communities.

As we move into the winter months, please keep in mind:

•  Parents, students, and staff are reminded to stay home if feeling unwell and only return when symptoms are improving for at least 24 hours (48 hours if you are experiencing nausea, vomiting, or have diarrhea). Those recovering from illness or with symptoms should continue to mask for ten days from onset of symptoms. Please review the daily Ontario School Screening Tool for common symptoms and specific guidance when responding to your individual circumstances. https://www.ontario.ca/school-screening/
• Students and staff are encouraged to wear a mask when indoors – particularly when in close contact with others — to reduce the opportunity to spread respiratory illness. The decision to mask remains a personal choice, and all individuals will be afforded the same respect in our classrooms and workspaces.
• Staff will continue to have access to personal protective equipment at school.
• Masks continue to be available to all students upon request.
• Students and staff are asked to continue practicing good hand hygiene (e.g., hand washing, sanitizing) and be sure to cover their mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing (e.g., cough/sneeze into your elbow).
• Dr. Moore has also suggested that Ontarians consider getting their flu shot and COVID vaccine/booster.

Thank you for your support and cooperation in keeping our schools and communities safe and healthy.

This is a reminder that tomorrow, Friday, November 18, 2022 is a PD day and there is no school for students.

FRENCH IMMERSION

Parents and Guardians with students in SK: It’s time to consider whether the French Immersion program is of interest to your family.  French Immersion is an optional program that starts in Grade 1.  Registration is done through a lottery which opens January 9^th and closes February 5^th.  Please see the attached flyer for more information.  You are also invited to attend any of the 6 Parent Information sessions being held across the region from November 29^th to January 10^th.

Flyer for Newswire – Parent Info – final

We regret to inform you that Bus 264 is delayed by 20-30 minutes today.  We apologize for the inconvenience.