Weledeh Word5023 46th Street Yellowknife, NT X1A 2P2

Telephone: (867) 873-5591 Fax: (867) 873-8578www.weledeh.nt.ca

Principal Jenny Reid

Assistant PrincipalSeana StewartRachel Gauthier

Administrative AssistantSandra ProfitBrittney Acton

SuperintendentSimone Gessler

Assistant SuperintendentPat Sullivan

St. Patrick ParishFr. Marek Pisarek OMI

873-4880St. Patrick's Parish Yellowknifehttp://www.stpatrickchurchyk.com

Blessed Kateri ParishPastoral Leader Jim Lynn444-0111

Principal’s Message

february 2020

Greeting from Weledeh!

We are so happy to back outside for outdoor recess! We had a long stretch of indoor recess and while we really like our slow start in the mornings, it’s really nice to be able to get outside at recess. Be sure to follow us on twitter, facebook or instagram to see all the cool things we get up to. Check out #weledehfamily!

This month, we had a lovely Epiphany liturgy with our super cute Kindergarten Wise Men, a fantastic literacy night, and a number of new staff join us! We’d like to welcome Mr. Phil Dillion in grade ½, Ms. Meaghan Harris in Grade 1, Ms. Roberta Giroux as a classroom assistant, Ms. Alex McBride as a classroom assistant, Mr. Mark Bennett as a literacy support teacher. If you see some new faces in our halls, be sure to say hi! They’re all fantastic additions to our #dreamteam.

A few things we want to let you know about this month: Our February PAC meeting is February 5 @ 12:00 in the library (lunch will be served). We have photo retakes on February 5 as well. Hockey Day in Canada is visiting us on February 7, so be sure to encourage your children to wear their jerseys! We will be celebrating Indigneous Language Month all month as well with lots of great activities, so watch for notices about upcoming events. Jr. Cager begins on Feb. 20 and we also have a STIP Day and PD day on Feb. 20-21.

We will be ending off the month and beginning Lent on February 26 with our Ash Wednesday Mass at the school, which all are invited to join us for. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please let me know at 873-5591 or at jenny.reid@ycs.nt.ca.

Mahsi!

Students of the Month Student Name: Dustin StubbertGrade: 7Nominated by: Ms.Maltby

He is a new student and is a calm and friendly addition to the class!

Student Name: Sofia Mae BallocanagGrade: JKNominated by: Ms.Jones

Sofia is my student of the month! Sofia is very enthusiastic about her learning, and a great friend to her peers. She follows the routine respectfully and plays cooperatively with her friends. SUPERSTAR!!!

Student Name: Noel PetersGrade: 2Nominated by: Ms.Matheson

Noel has been working so hard in class especially when it comes to doing things that are tricky!

Kieran

Nazehi

Nattan

Ty

KenadieNathan Amelia

Zaylea WilliamJosh

Evan

KennedyChloe B

David

Gino

Matthew

Santiago

Chloe C.P

Weledeh Catholic SchoolJunior Kindergarten

Open HouseFebruary 26, 2020

5:30pm-6:30pm

JK CampMarch 2-6, 2020

Weledeh welcomes you and your family to our Open House to explore Junior Kindergarten.

Pizza will be provided. Please RSVP to 873-5591

Now accepting registrations for JK Camp & Fall 2020.

If your child is 4 years of age or turning 4 before December 31, 2020, we would love to have your child see our school for a day and

explore the programs and opportunities we offer in Junior Kindergarten!

For more information please call 873-5591 or email Brittney.Acton@ycs.nt.ca

Junior Cager February 20-23

Pizza Day!Thursday February 27th

$2.50 a slice for cheese or pepperoni

Send money with your student to their homeroom teacher

February 27th

February 5 afternoonLifetouch Photo retakes

February 14 Valentine’s Day

RecycleDid you know that you can donate your

recycling to Weledeh Catholic School? Just drop off at the depot and let them know it’s for

us!! All proceeds go to PAC!

We are looking for the following donations at the school

● Hats/Toques● Mitts● Neck warmers● Socks● Underwear size 4-6● Kids clothing size 4 and up● Kids Leggings● Splash pants● Rubber Boots

Pre-loved clothing given to students in need. Please bring to the Office

Friday January 7

Wear your favorite hockey jersey to school on Friday!

Dressing for the cold — Tips from AboutKidsHealth

Being outdoors in winter is safer and more enjoyable when everyone is dressed properly. Discover tips from AboutKidsHealth for dressing properly for the cold to stay warm and dry.

Checking the weather forecastThe chances of getting wet from snow or freezing rain increase when the temperature is just above or just below freezing. This is because the air holds more moisture at the freezing point than when the temperature is very cold.

Being aware of the weather forecast and considering activities of the day can help to determine how to dress to stay warm and dry. For example, if children will be very active, they should wear layers so they have the option of removing layers to avoid sweating. If there will be snow or freezing rain, outer layers should be waterproof. Staying dry is an important part of staying warm and preventing cold weather injuries because moisture can make the body lose heat more quickly.

Why and how to wear layers

Children should wear three layers over their arms, legs and torso when going out into the cold:

An inner (base) layer to help move moisture away from the body A middle layer for insulation An outer layer that will provide water and wind protection

Wearing layers allows children to adjust to changing weather conditions and their own activities. Layers are also looser, allowing better blood circulation, which helps to maintain body temperature.

Layering applies to hands and feet too. Wear two pairs of socks: a thin polyester sock against the skin and a thicker sock over that. Children can also wear a thin pair of gloves with thicker, waterproof mitts over them.

More ways to stay warm and dry

Parents and caregivers can find more tips for staying warm and dry outdoors in the winter, including which layers should cover the arms, legs and torso, how to adjust clothing for activity, and which parts of the body are the main sources of heat loss, in the AboutKidsHealth article, Dressing for the cold.

AboutKidsHealth is SickKids’ health-education website and features more than 3,500 articles on a range of health topics. For more information on dressing for the cold and other health topics, visit www.aboutkidshealth.ca.

https://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/Article?contentid=1940&language=English&hub=wintersafety&utm_source=caphc&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=janpromo

Types of Emergency Procedures● We practice a number of types of emergency procedure● Fire evacuation to the outside (fall and spring)● Fire evacuation to the gym (winter)● Intruder in School● Hold and Secure Procedures

All of these have different procedures and protocols. If you hear your child’s school is in an Emergency Procedure, please DO NOT come to or call the school. Go to your Parent Information Point 5124 49th St or call YCS Central Services 766-7400

No School DatesFebruary 20 - PD DayFebruary 21 - STIP Day

Pink Shirt DayThursday, February 27th

Weledeh would like to thankPC Children’s Charity for the School Nutrition grant. School snacks provided by Rotary Club of Yellowknife through funding provided by Union of Northern Workers.

PAC Meeting!Wednesday, February 5th 12:05 pm in the Library!Lunch will be served.

Are you interested in getting some Weledeh Clothing?

Check out our Online StoreOpen now until March 15th

www.getbold.com/stores/weledeh/

February Dene Law

Love each other as much as possible.

Łeghako k’e łeghǫnıèts’ètǫ xełets’ǫą ts’edì yahtı laot’ıle t’ałets’ǫ gots’ehdele nıde.

Students have been outside learning to build Quinzees!

Weekend Mass Schedule:

Saturday 5:00 pm

Sunday 9:00 am & 11:00 am

Weekday Mass (Tuesday-Friday)

5:30 pm

(unless otherwise posted)

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Tuesdays & Wednesdays 12:00 - 2:00

pm

Please use the side door.

Check on St Pats church website

Parish News

Shrove Tuesday February 25thPancake Day Looking to

Volunteer?

We could use help cooking thepancakes8am-930am

Please contactthe Office ifyou’re available

873-5591

WCS EVENT Calendar

February 5 PAC MeetingFebruary 5 Lifetouch Retakes AfternoonFebruary 7 Hockey Day in CanadaFebruary 11 Indigenous Culture &

Language DayFebruary 11 Rosary Apostolate VisitFebruary 14 Valentine’s DayFebruary 19 I Read Canadian DayFebruary 20 PD Day No SchoolFebruary 21 STIP Day No SchoolFebruary 25 Shrove TuesdayFebruary 25 Pancake TuesdayFebruary 26 Ash WednesdayFebruary 27 Pink Shirt Day February 27 Pizza DayMarch 4 PAC MeetingMarch 10 Rosary Apostolate VisitMarch 11 Report Cards HomeMarch 12 Pizza DayMarch 12 3 Way Conferencing eveningMarch 13 3 Way Conferencing No SchoolMarch 14-29 Spring BreakMarch 30 Classes Resume