Good morning you “awesome” Hurricanes!
We hope everyone had a wonderful summer. Whether adventurous or relaxing, one thing we probably all have in common, is how fast we all felt it went by! Right?! Even so, it gives us great gratitude and excitement to be able to see our awesome Hurricane staff and students again!
As promised, please find attached Class Lists for the 2023-2024 School-Year posted by the students’ OEN# which can be found on any of their previous Report Cards. Kindergarten students should already know their placements. Many of you already know your child’s placement because you attended one of our Sneak-Peek Days.
We also wanted to update you on some staffing additions. Please help us welcome Miss. Madison Laplaunte who will be teaching 50% Grade 6 with Mr. Baldassarro, who will also be teaching 50% Grade 6 and 50% French for various other classes. We welcome also, Miss. Sarah Florio who will be teaching 50% LTO in Grade 1 with Mrs. Uyede until approximately February.
A reminder that school begins on Tuesday, September 5th for students in Senior Kindergarten (Year 2) – Grade 8. *However, Junior Kindergarten (Year 1) students will attend one full day on “either” Tuesday, September 5th, or, Wednesday, September 6th as part of a staggered-entry. All Junior Kindergarten (Year 1) students will attend together beginning on Thursday, September 7th, 2023. Please refer to the WELCOME LETTER TO HURRICANE FAMILIES that was emailed to families earlier this week for “Opening Day Procedures and Maps.” We’ve included it here again in case you missed it.
Attached to this email, you’ll find a few resources to support back to school:
- 5 Tips for Return to School for Parents/Caregivers
- 7 Tips for Return to School for Students
- Transition to School Resource
Translated copies can be found here:
The theme for Catholic Education this year is We are called to love, and was inspired by the following considerations:
- With joyful anticipation of the Jubilee Year of 2025, we are inspired by Pope Francis announcing the theme of “Pilgrims of Hope.” With open hearts of love, we can continue to “fan the flame of hope” for a bright future.
- On the fifth anniversary of Renewing the Promise, we celebrate that Catholic Education is centred on our Christian call to love. This love permeates how we live in the world and as we act with love, we build a better future. As Pope Francis stated in 2023, “He wants us to be artisans of a new history, weavers of hope, builders of the future, peacemakers.”
- The theme of the synod, “Enlarge the Space of Your Tent,” invites us to listen in love, to be a healing presence to one another and to strengthen relationships.
- In his visit to Canada last summer, Pope Francis gave us hope for our continued work for Truth and Reconciliation. Through prayer and a commitment to love, stronger bonds are forming and a new way forward is emerging.
- Catholic Education Week comes in the 1st week of May and at the same time as Mental Health Awareness Week. Through love and compassion, we continue to support each other’s wellbeing. God is love and we are always called to live out this love.
- In our continued work for Equity and Inclusion in Catholic schools, a focus on love reminds us that all God’s children are loved unconditionally.
So let’s keep dreaming, building and weaving hope into our world Hurricanes! Have a great weekend, get some rest, and give thanks for a brand new, fresh start and another amazing opportunity to laugh, learn and grow!
Take care of yourselves and each other!
Rob Della Croce | Elementary Principal
Holy Trinity Catholic School | Wellington Catholic District School Board
487 Grange Road | Guelph ON | N1E 7C4 | tel: 519-821-0156
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