Dear Vanier students and families:
But now the Lord my God has given me peace on every side; I have no enemies, and all is well. 1 Kings 5:4
Dear Lord, Thank you for the peace I have through you. I am holding on to you this day. I will rest in you. Amen.
This week will see our first set of school liturgies of the year – instead of gathering the whole school together in the gym, we will have several throughout the day so that we can ensure each student has a full 2m of physical distancing in place while in the gym. Liturgies are an important part of our school culture and we are pleased to be able to continue them in a manner that respects the Covid-19 public health requirements.
One particular thing we would really appreciate your help with this week is tracking down some novels and books that were loaned to students in the spring. Please see below for the list of titles we hope that you can all search your bedrooms and bookshelves for!
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reply to this email, email vcss@gov.yk.ca, or telephone the school at 667-5901.
Sincerely,
Ryan Sikkes, principal and Alethea Wallace, vice-principal
Week-at-a-Glance
Monday, September 21st
Missing Books – please return!
In the spring, we distributed a selection of novels and books to students, many of which have still not been returned. Please check your bedrooms and bookshelves for the following titles, each of which will have a “Yukon Education Resource Services” stamp inside the front cover if it belongs to us!
Mask Wearing
Reusable masks were distributed to all students in classes with fabric marking pens so students could personalize their own mask. Students are strongly encouraged to wear them as much as possible, especially in situations when physical distancing is not possible (such as in the hallways).
On buses/transit:
Students are reminded that masks are also strongly recommended by the Chief Medical Officer of Health on school buses and city transit. The City of Whitehorse is also asking for transit riders to wear masks on their buses: https://www.facebook.com/cityofwhitehorse/posts/3776244162405702:0
Mail out coming – return updated verification form and all colour-coded forms to win $250 -
Our start-of-the-year mailout packages should have arrived to all households by now – please contact the school if you have not received one. It contains important information about contact information for students/families, school policies, and school and religious education fees.
As usual, all families who submit the forms and fees on or before our deadline on October 5 will be entered into a draw for a prize of a $250 pre-paid Visa gift card!
School Messenger text opt-in
Our school utilizes the School Messenger system to deliver student absence notifications, events notifications, safety alerts, and other informational messages to phone numbers and email addresses. You may also receive these notifications as SMS text messages delivered straight to your mobile phone through a simple opt-in process.
You can participate in this service just by sending a text message of “Y” or “Yes” to our school’s short code number: For CANADA-BASED numbers: 978338
School council elections information
Nominations are currently open for school councils throughout Yukon. Nomination packages are available from the Vanier office or the returning officer, Chris Nemeth, who can be contacted at 336-1242 or by email at mc45nemeth@gmail.com. Yukon’s Catholic Schools have some additional regulations for those wishing to run for school council positions or those wishing to vote. General information about school council elections can be found at electionsyukon.ca and information specific to the Catholic schools at ceayukon.ca
Senior School – parents/guardian access to MS Teams
Unfortunately, MS Teams does not offer weekly summary emails like Google Classroom does.
Parents/guardians of Senior School students who wish to know what is being assigned in Grade 10-12 classes are encouraged to either:
Senior Skills Room
The Senior Skills Room is available every school day between 8:30 and 3:15 and has digital (and now internet connected!) devices for students to use to complete their work. It is not a social space nor can the wifi be used for non-school related purposes.
Many tutors are available for free tutoring!
Our free tutoring program is available to students of all grade levels who require or request extra support. Through a funding grant, we pay Senior School students to tutor other students – however, there is no charge to any students or families who wish to have tutoring.
We have many available tutors who are anxious to help their fellow students! Assistance can be offered in a particular subject area (or areas) or to help with organizational and executive functioning tasks.
But now the Lord my God has given me peace on every side; I have no enemies, and all is well. 1 Kings 5:4
Dear Lord, Thank you for the peace I have through you. I am holding on to you this day. I will rest in you. Amen.
This week will see our first set of school liturgies of the year – instead of gathering the whole school together in the gym, we will have several throughout the day so that we can ensure each student has a full 2m of physical distancing in place while in the gym. Liturgies are an important part of our school culture and we are pleased to be able to continue them in a manner that respects the Covid-19 public health requirements.
One particular thing we would really appreciate your help with this week is tracking down some novels and books that were loaned to students in the spring. Please see below for the list of titles we hope that you can all search your bedrooms and bookshelves for!
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reply to this email, email vcss@gov.yk.ca, or telephone the school at 667-5901.
Sincerely,
Ryan Sikkes, principal and Alethea Wallace, vice-principal
Week-at-a-Glance
Monday, September 21st
- Senior School - Day 2
- Senior School - Day 1
- Liturgy Day
- AM senior shift: 8:50-9:15
- Grade 8s: 11:15-11:40
- Grade 9s: 11:45-12:10
- PM senior shift: 12:45-1:10
- Senior School - Day 2
- Junior School - X=Period 5
- Terry Fox Day (optional walk if permission forms in place @ Period 5 - 11:09)
- Senior School - Day 1
- Senior School - Day 2
- Orange Shirt Day - https://www.orangeshirtday.org/
Missing Books – please return!
In the spring, we distributed a selection of novels and books to students, many of which have still not been returned. Please check your bedrooms and bookshelves for the following titles, each of which will have a “Yukon Education Resource Services” stamp inside the front cover if it belongs to us!
- Goodbye, Buffalo Bay
- House of Scorpion
- Outsiders
- The Blue Helmet
- Hunger Games
- The Crazy Man
- Speak
- To Kill a Mockingbird
- Diary of Anne Frank
- Fatty Legs
- Ender’s Game
- Lord of the Flies
- Indian Horse
- Fault in Our Stars
- Anne Frank Graphic Novel
Mask Wearing
Reusable masks were distributed to all students in classes with fabric marking pens so students could personalize their own mask. Students are strongly encouraged to wear them as much as possible, especially in situations when physical distancing is not possible (such as in the hallways).
On buses/transit:
Students are reminded that masks are also strongly recommended by the Chief Medical Officer of Health on school buses and city transit. The City of Whitehorse is also asking for transit riders to wear masks on their buses: https://www.facebook.com/cityofwhitehorse/posts/3776244162405702:0
Mail out coming – return updated verification form and all colour-coded forms to win $250 -
Our start-of-the-year mailout packages should have arrived to all households by now – please contact the school if you have not received one. It contains important information about contact information for students/families, school policies, and school and religious education fees.
As usual, all families who submit the forms and fees on or before our deadline on October 5 will be entered into a draw for a prize of a $250 pre-paid Visa gift card!
School Messenger text opt-in
Our school utilizes the School Messenger system to deliver student absence notifications, events notifications, safety alerts, and other informational messages to phone numbers and email addresses. You may also receive these notifications as SMS text messages delivered straight to your mobile phone through a simple opt-in process.
You can participate in this service just by sending a text message of “Y” or “Yes” to our school’s short code number: For CANADA-BASED numbers: 978338
School council elections information
Nominations are currently open for school councils throughout Yukon. Nomination packages are available from the Vanier office or the returning officer, Chris Nemeth, who can be contacted at 336-1242 or by email at mc45nemeth@gmail.com. Yukon’s Catholic Schools have some additional regulations for those wishing to run for school council positions or those wishing to vote. General information about school council elections can be found at electionsyukon.ca and information specific to the Catholic schools at ceayukon.ca
Senior School – parents/guardian access to MS Teams
Unfortunately, MS Teams does not offer weekly summary emails like Google Classroom does.
Parents/guardians of Senior School students who wish to know what is being assigned in Grade 10-12 classes are encouraged to either:
- Regularly have their children show them what’s going on in MS Teams; or
- Download and install the MS Teams apps on their own devices and have the student log in so that parents can keep track of what is going on.
Senior Skills Room
The Senior Skills Room is available every school day between 8:30 and 3:15 and has digital (and now internet connected!) devices for students to use to complete their work. It is not a social space nor can the wifi be used for non-school related purposes.
Many tutors are available for free tutoring!
Our free tutoring program is available to students of all grade levels who require or request extra support. Through a funding grant, we pay Senior School students to tutor other students – however, there is no charge to any students or families who wish to have tutoring.
We have many available tutors who are anxious to help their fellow students! Assistance can be offered in a particular subject area (or areas) or to help with organizational and executive functioning tasks.
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