Sacred Heart Academy Newsletter

Happy New Year! As we step into 2024, let's embrace the promise of new beginnings and fresh opportunities. May this year be filled with joy, learning, and growth for each member of our school community. Here's to a year of discovery, achievement, and memorable experiences together. Welcome back, everyone, and let's make 2024 an amazing year!

The school community can order their pink shirts using the online store: www.iwpromotions.ca/pinkshirtday A copy of the sizing chart is attached below. The order will be shipped to the school.

The online store closes on January 31st. Orders will be shipped in early-mid February to ensure that they reach the school in time for Pink Shirt Day on February 28th.

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has completed the integration of the former Newfoundland and Labrador English School District. The NLSchools brand will now represent the K-12 English public school system in Newfoundland and Labrador. All school-facing functions (including the daily operations of schools), teacher hiring and allocation, and school transportation remain unchanged.

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure will undertake new responsibilities, which include the daily operations of student transportation, as well as supporting maintenance services to school facilities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.

The new website for NLSchools is www.nlschools.ca.

If you have a question which you feel should be addressed by NLSchools you should first contact the Director of Schools (DoS) for our school. The contact information for the DoS can be found on our school profile page. The contact information for each NLSchools office can be found here, and a complete staff directory can be found here.

The Strongest Families Institute (SFI) is once again offering their Parents Empowering Kids Program (PEK) for children 3-12 years old and their caregivers. Learn to deal with common child behaviour problems such as temper outbursts, not listening, verbal and physical aggression, and difficulties paying attention. You will learn how to manage challenging behaviours and situations. You will receive a full toolkit to help you and your child track your journey. This will include a parent handbook and DVD and/or a login to our secure website, behaviour chart for home, a daily report card for the school, and weekly sessions with your coach. This is available in English and French as well as the choice of one-on-one coaching or group-based with other parents dealing with similar challenges.

The program skills have been proven to overcome child behaviour problems. SFI has helped thousands of families resolve presenting problems and their goal is to build on the strengths of caregivers. To learn more or refer directly.

NLSchools is hiring bus drivers for the upcoming school year. Being a bus driver means playing a vital role in the lives of students, transporting them safely to and from school. Contact NLSchools at transportationjobs@nlschools.ca to learn more.

🗓️ Friday, January 12th: KinderStart Session #1. No classes for kindergarten students on this date.

🗓️ Monday, February 5th: Staff Professional Learning Day. No classes for students.