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EXTRA EXTRA READ ALL ABOUT IT: April Edition of the Spartan Spectacle is now available

A few words from our editor Marcey Costello

For those of you who do not know me, I am a grade twelve student. I aim to take English in university this coming autumn and have decided to make a school newspaper as part of my co-op. I would like to credit the title of this newspaper to Josh Armstrong. One of my goals is to write an issue for each month; copies can be found in the school (allocated time will be given for classes during a to-be-determined period) and on the school’s website under Clubs/Committees.

The goal of this paper is to cater to what students want to read, see, and do. If anyone has content suggestions (i.e. complaints, something to add, etc.) or wants to have their work in the paper, please contact me at MCost0628@cdsbeo.on.ca.

Please click on the link below to get the latest NEWS happening at St. John CHS

The Spartan Spectacle – April 2019

Best Buddies Annual Hooping it UP!

Our 4^th annual St. John Hooping it Up! Event took place the afternoon of Thursday, April 4^th. About 90 participants came out, as well as 17 of our high school basketball players who helped to contain stray basketballs and counted baskets. In total we managed to raise $325.00 which will go towards sending our school to an Ottawa event in May. Check out the link below from the Inside Ottawa Valley!

https://www.insideottawavalley.com/news-story/9268126–hoop-it-up-raises-325-for-st-john-best-buddies-program/

Our school winners are as follows:

Top Buddy – Alison Salvian with 11

Top Female – Emma Kealy with 10

Top Male – Jacob Hagan with 14

Top Teacher – Mr. MacKenzie with 13

Madigan, Mrs. Scattolon, Mr. Forbes and all of K-Class would like to thank all those students who contributed in any way!

Take the guesswork out of parenting teens… FREE Teen Triple P Seminars for parents of 10-14 year old Teens!

Join us for a lively, interactive discussion about the joys & challenges of raising teens. You’ll also pick up a few new tips to add to your parenting toolbox. For further information please see the links below.

Triple P Spring Cafe Nights Lanark 2019

Online TEEN Program poster

St. Francis de Sales in Smiths Falls is having a Community Yard Sale on April 6th from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. All proceeds benefit the Grade 6-8 Quebec City Trip

For more information please see the poster below.

St. John Catholic High School is pleased to now offer “SCHOOL CASH ONLINE”

A great way to pay for various school activity fees.  It’s safe, it’s fast and it’s convenient.  Dress down days, school trips, spirit wear, athletic fees and much more can now be paid online.  Sign up today.

Please see the links below for more information

School Cash Page 1

School Cash Page 2

Yearbooks are now available for Pre-Order $45.00, visit Mrs. Minnema in the Library or visit Cash On Line to purchase your copy!

Yearbooks can be pre ordered anytime from Mrs. Minnema in the Library Room 212, or on line via Cash On Line!

Host an International Student

Please see the poster below for more information 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR!

At the February 19^th CDSBEO Board Meeting, it was decided that St. John Catholic High School will move to an early start time for September 2019.  The school day will begin at 8:00 am and end at 2:10pm. This is in keeping with other Secondary schools in our Board and our counterparts in the public Board.

As well, it was decided that, St Francis de Sales in Smiths Falls would become a Kindergarten to Gr. 6 elementary school in September 2019, with the Grade 7 and 8 students moving to St. John Catholic High School’s Intermediate division.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please call the main office at 613 267-4724.

Please see the attached letter.

Early Start Letter 2019

The CDSBEO is working with the OPP to inform and educate parents about a very disturbing viral internet challenge known as the “MOMO Challenge”

This challenge has been circulating on the internet and encourages children to engage in dangerous and potentially harmful behaviour, to themselves or others. Students may become very distressed or frightened by encountering this challenge online or hearing discussion of it from their peers.

We encourage parents and caregivers to visit American National Online Safety – MOMO Challenge Guide for Parents at: https://nationalonlinesafety.com/…/momo-online-safety-guid…/

This resource provides information about this dangerous challenge and how to monitor and protect your child online.

Letter from Principal

EXTRA EXTRA READ ALL ABOUT IT: March Edition of the Spartan Spectacle is now available

A few words from our Editor Marcey Costello

For those of you who do not know me, I am a grade twelve student. I aim to take English in university this coming autumn and have decided to make a school newspaper as part of my co-op. I would like to credit the title of this newspaper to Josh Armstrong. One of my goals is to write an issue for each month; copies can be found in the school (allocated time will be given for classes during a to-be-determined period) and on the school’s website under Clubs/Committees.

The goal of this paper is to cater to what students want to read, see, and do. If anyone has content suggestions (i.e. complaints, something to add, etc.) or wants to have their work in the paper, please contact me at MCost0628@cdsbeo.on.ca.

Please click on the link below to get the latest NEWS happening at St. John CHS

The Spartan Spectacle – March 2019