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Wednesday, January 8, 2020 - Volume 12, Issue 11
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Registration is Open: It’s Time to Sign Up for School!!
It’s time to sign up for the 2020-21 school year – and registering to attend one of Waterloo Region’s 43 Catholic elementary schools and five Catholic secondary schools has never been easier. In fact, a quality, inclusive, faith-based education is just a click away for families of Kindergarten students thanks to the Waterloo Catholic District School Board’s Online Registration system.
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QUICKFacts
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~~ Children born in 2016 are eligible for Year 1 Kindergarten (JK).
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~~ Children born in 2015 are eligible for Year 2 Kindergarten (SK).
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~~ When registering your child to attend a Catholic elementary school you must be prepared to provide proof of the child’s date of birth and either the child’s Catholic baptismal certificate or the Catholic baptismal certificate of at least one parent or guardian.
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~~ If you are non-Catholic, but wish to explore a Catholic education for your child(ren), please review the WCDSB Admissions to Catholic Elementary Schools policy. Our secondary schools are open to students of all faiths.
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~~ A complete list of WCDSB schools that will offer the Extended Day Program in 2020-21 will be web-posted in April, 2020. Please call your school directly for information about the Extended Day Program. A complete list of WCDSB schools currently providing the program is available via this link: Extended Day Program.
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The Waterloo Catholic District School Board, representing more than 96,000 Catholic school supporters, operates 48 schools and five adult education facilities serving more than 40,000 elementary, secondary and continuing education students in Waterloo Region – continuing a 184-year tradition of quality, inclusive, faith-based education. Follow us on Twitter: @WCDSBNewswire – #WCDSBAwesome.
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Administrative
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St. Benedict C. S. S. - Semester 1 Final Evaluation Schedule for January 2020
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All courses (except those listed below) will have a 75 minute Final Evaluation taking place on January 24, 27, 28 or 29.
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Students who meet the following criteria will not be required to attend school in the afternoon on these days.
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a) have achieved a passing grade;
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b) have submitted all summative activities and
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c) have completed all components of their final culminating activity
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Students who do not meet the above criteria will be required to attend Credit Rescue in the afternoon on these days with the possibility of attending an additional 2 hour Credit Recovery class on February 1 in an attempt to be successful in obtaining their credit.
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QUIET DAYS for GRADES 9 – 12 are January 21, 22, and 23.
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All students are expected to be in full uniform during exams and Credit rescue.
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The following courses will have a 2 hour Final Evaluation taking place on January 24, 27, 28 or 29:
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Business: Introduction to Financial Accounting BAF3M, Analyzing Current Economic Issues CIA4U, Principals of Financial Accounting BAT4M
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Communications - English/French: Grade 11 University English ENG3U; Grade 11 College English ENG3C; Grade 11 University Core French FSF3U, Grade 12 University English ENG4U; Grade 12 College English ENG4C; Grade 12 University Writer’s Craft EWC4U; Grade 12 University English Literature Studies ETS4U; Grade 12 University Core French FSF4U
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Geography: Physical Geography CGF3M, The Environment & Resource Management CGR4M, Canadian & World Issues CGW4U
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History: American History CHA3U, World History CHW3M, Understanding Canadian Law CLU3M, Canadian History CHI4U, World History CHY4U & CHY4C, Canadian and International Law CLN4U, Global Indigenous NDW4M
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Math: All Grade 10 Academic 2D; All Grade 11 University 3U; Grade 11 University/College 3M, Grade 12 University 4U; Grade 12 College Technology MCT4C
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Religion: Grade11University/College World Religions HRT3M, Grade 12 University/College Church & Culture HRE4M
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Science: All Grade 9 & 10 Academic 1D, 2D; All Grade 11 College 3C; Grade 11 University/College 3M; Grade 11 University 3U, Grade 12 College 4C; Grade 12 University 4U
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Social Sciences: Introduction to Anthropology HSP3M, HSP3C, HSP3U, Individuals & Families in a Diverse Society HHS4C & HHS4U, Challenge & Change in Society HSB4M, HSB4U
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Technology: All grade 11 and 12 Health Care TPJ3M, TPJ4C, TPJ4M
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Physical Education: Grade 12 University Exercise Science PSK4U
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Friday, January 24, 8:10 – 10:10 am
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75 minute exam for Period 1 class OR 2 hour exam for Period 1 class
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Note: All students will remain in their exam room for the full 2 hours.
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Teachers will offer Credit Rescue on a needs basis in the afternoon.
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Monday, January 27, 8:10 – 10:10 am
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75 minute exam for Period 2 class OR 2 hour exam for Period 2 class
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Note: All students will remain in their exam room for the full 2 hours.
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Teachers will offer Credit Rescue on a needs basis in the afternoon.
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Tuesday, January 28, 8:10 – 10:10 am
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75 minute exam for Period 3 class OR 2 hour exam for Period 3 class
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Note: All students will remain in their exam room for the full 2 hours.
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Teachers will offer Credit Rescue on a needs basis in the afternoon.
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Wednesday, January 29, 8:10 – 10:10 am
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75 minute exam for Period 4 class OR 2 hour exam for Period 4 class
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Note: All students will remain in their exam room for the full 2 hours.
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Teachers will offer Credit Rescue on a needs basis in the afternoon.
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Thursday, January 30, 8:30 – 10:30 am
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Credit Rescue time as arranged by the teacher and student.
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Uniform Reminder
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With the colder weather upon us, we would like to remind parents/students about our uniform policy at St. Benedict. The only item to be worn under a uniform top is a plain white, or navy blue short/long sleeved crew neck shirt. No hoodies or sweatshirts are to be worn under a uniform top at any time of the school year. If students are unable to be in proper uniform, they will be asked to work in the Main Office.
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Bus Delays Information
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Does your child take a yellow school bus to school? Would you like to receive updates on bus delays and cancellations? If so, please visit https://bpweb.stswr.ca/ and click on "Delays & Cancellations" on the top right hand corner. Then click on "Subscriptions". Enter your email address, and you will be able to sign-up for text message alerts which will notify you if your child's bus is running late.
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News from Guidance
Who is your Guidance Counsellor?
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Mrs. Lesley O’Toole A-Di & International Students ext. 5190
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Mrs. Karla Arkell Dj - Ki ext. 5636
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Mr. Nick Betik Kl - Pl ext. 5633
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Mrs. Laura O’Neill Po - Z ext. 5634
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Mrs. O’Connor Administrative Assistant ext. 5631
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Need Community Service Hours?
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Guidance is in search of a few students to assist with Grade 8 night. Volunteers would be handing out maps, directing guests and general help. Thursday January 16th 6pm – 8:30pm. Sign up in the Guidance office will be available until this Friday.
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Are you considering volunteering at St. Benedict?
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Volunteers are a welcome resource at St. Benedict C.S.S. The school is in a position of trust with regards to students and must strive to protect their intellectual, physical, mental, and emotional well-being. As such, the WCDSB administrative procedure (APO 001) mandates that all volunteers be screened, references checked, and Criminal Background Check (CBC) done. School administration reserves the right to oppose or rescind any volunteer placement.
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If you would like to volunteer at St. Benedict, please contact Ms. Fondacaro or visit our Volunteering page on the school website.
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Need a quiet space after school to get some homework done?
Perhaps some extra support to help prepare for Exams!
All students are welcome to the
Literacy Lab Homework Club
in Rm 212 AFTER SCHOOL
Every Wednesday & Thursday from 2:15-3:30pm.
Hope to see you there!
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Support Catholic Education
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Nominations Open for WCDSB Distinguished Graduate, Community Partner & Chair’s Awards
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Nominations are now open for the annual WCDSB “Distinguished Graduate Award”, “Community Partner Award” and “Chair’s Award”. Information about the awards (including the Distinguished Graduate Award nomination form) is available HERE. There are no nomination forms for the Community Partner and Chair’s Awards.
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If you wish to make a nomination in any of the categories, please submit your rationale in writing along with any supporting documentation you feel appropriate, to Alice Figueiredo by Monday, March 2, 2020. Hard copy or emailed nominations are equally acceptable. Alice can be reached via email at alice.figueiredo@wcdsb.ca.
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Distinguished Graduate Award
The Distinguished Graduate Award was established in 2005 under the Board’s “Celebration of Excellence” policy. It is presented annually to a graduate of 10 or more years from Waterloo Region’s Catholic Schools who has provided an outstanding example of the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations in action. The award is presented at the graduation exercises of the recipient’s Secondary School or another appropriate public venue.
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Community Partner Award
The Community Partner Award is presented annually in recognition of outstanding contributions made to Waterloo Region’s Catholic Schools by a community partner or agency serving the students, staff and greater community of Waterloo Region.
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Chair’s Award
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The Chair’s Award is presented to a person (or group of people) in the school system who has contributed significantly to Catholic Education. It is given annually in recognition of outstanding contributions made in serving the students, staff and greater community of Waterloo Region and/or to the betterment of Catholic Education in Ontario in general.
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Enriching the Lives of Students
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There many opportunities for students to enhance their learning experience: Enrichment courses, LEAP, OYAP, UCEP, Co-op, Home Build, SHSM, and Skills Canada. Visit the Enrichment blog for information on all these opportunities. The Blogroll contains a plethora of learning enhancements. To learn more about what we offer, click on Enrichment@St.Benedict.
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English Corner
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To receive an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) each student must obtain four credits in English (one credit per grade). Visit the English blog to read the course offerings provided by the Saint Benedict English Department. The Blogroll has great resources for both students and parents. Enjoy! English@St.Benedict blog.
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New Programming Course Offered for Grade 10!
The Business and Computer Studies department is excited to announce a new programming course being offered in 2020 for grade 10s. With sufficient enrollment, we hope to offer the ICS 2O Introduction to Computer Studies course.
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From the Ministry curriculum document for the course: "This course introduces students to computer programming. Students will plan and write simple computer programs by applying fundamental programming concepts and learn to create clear and maintainable internal documentation. They will also learn to manage a computer by studying hardware configurations, software selection, operating system functions, networking, and safe computing practices. Students will also investigate the social impact of computer technologies and develop an understanding of environmental and ethical issues related to the use of computers."
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Students who are considering a career in the computer industry can use this course as an opportunity to see what programming is about before taking the grade 11 and 12 ICS courses. "I think it's great for students thinking of taking a computer co-op or getting into the Information and Communication Technology High Skills path," says Mr. Milardovic, one of our school's computer teachers, "Students with an actual coding course under their belt before engaging in co-op in grade 11 or 12 will definitely have an advantage in the field."
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Not only will students cover the curriculum, but they will also get the opportunity to participate in computer contests and challenges in order to further develop their programming skills.
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Students who are interested in the course should see Mr. Milardovic in the business workroom or room 216 at lunch or after school; parents can email Mr. Milardovic for more information.
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Communications Corner
Did you know that the Communications Department consists of English, French, and Spanish classes? Over the next few weeks you will see some additions to the Language and Communications page of the school website. We will be moving away from the blog format and we will be creating an information page to help students and parents navigate courses offered through the Communications Department. We will provide useful tips, links, and pertinent information.
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Course selections will be taking place very soon. The Communications Department has a wide selection of choices and there is a suitable course for each student. We offer courses to prepare students for each of the pathways.
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We are currently in our second year of offering Advanced Placement Grade 12 University English (ENG4UE). This course is a continuation of the Pre-AP courses offered in Grades 9 - 11. Students enrolled in AP English do not do more work than students enrolled in Grade 12 University (ENG4U) - their learning and critical thinking skills are developed to help them pursue successful post-secondary academic careers. Click here for more information about AP and University Admissions in Canada.
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Do you see Sector Partner Contextualized Component (SPCC) on your compulsory certifications?
Here is more information about that, from the Ministry of Education
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- This required component includes one of the following options: Innovation Creativity and Entrepreneurship (ICE) training, coding and mathematical literacy.
- The Sector-Partnered Contextualized Component will require an approximately 6-hour activity, delivered with a sector partner and have an experiential and an assessment component.
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Semester 2 we will be offering some full day sessions with an outside provider to help students complete this requirement.
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Or if you are doing something with an outside partner through school or the community (think ICE Challenge, APPS for Learning, E-car, Robotics competitions, Programming contests, DECA, Mock UN, Drama Festival, HOSA competition, Art Battle Stock competition, Skills Canada) this could count.
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See Mrs. Crowell in the co-op office (2nd floor) for a form to complete and check to see if it will meet this requirement.
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Arts & Culture
Business
Construction
Energy
Environment
Health & Wellness
Hospitality & Tourism
Info & Communications Tech
Justice, Emergency Services & Community Safety
Manufacturing
Transportation
Are you signed up for SHSM?
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Training opportunities are happening! Check your school email account for messages about upcoming certifications.
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You can also go to highskills.ca and go under trips and trainings for your school and sector to see what is coming up.
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GOT QUESTIONS?
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See your guidance counsellor or Mrs. Crowell in the co-op office.
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St. Benedict Library Learning Commons
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All St. Benedict students should have an Idea Exchange library card.
This card allows you to access your school’s library databases and eBooks, and to sign out books and other materials from your Library Learning Commons. Printing is available from the library computers for a cost of 25 cents per side. Your school print credits cannot be used in the library.
If you aren’t sure if you have a library card or you have lost your card, please come to the member services desk.
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Sports results
St. David CSS 3, St. Benedict CSS 0
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St. Benedict CSS 3, St. David CSS 0
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Student Activities
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Hey Saints, we hope you enjoyed Christmas week and had fun participating all our planned activities such as gingerbread house decorating, pictures with Benny, throwback Tuesday, hot chocolate outside the SAC office and candy gram sales. In addition to that, our Christmas assembly! We were super excited to see you all there rocking out to our amazing acts, cheering on our students in the teacher wrapping contest and all the other fun things we enjoyed planning for you!
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Media will be posting about our upcoming events in January such as coffee and cram so be sure to check our account for updates (@bennies_sac_updates) as well as our athletics and arts account for games and events happening in the coming months (@bennies_athletics and @sbcssarts).
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Your Communications team had a blast helping out with Christmas week! We enjoyed decorating our school for Christmas. We are so excited for this upcoming year, we want to get you, Saints, out to all of our events. To keep up with all SAC events check out the communications calendar outside of the SAC office. Good luck with exams Saints!
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Clubs
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Champions for Change provides Merry Christmas
The Champions for Change group has many things to be VERY thankful for following a generous holiday season!
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In the weeks leading up to Christmas, the Champions for Change group called on the St. Benedict community to collect hats, mittens, scarves, socks and gloves for the homeless and needy in the Cambridge community. We were so happy to forward your generous gifts to the Trinity Community Table - who hosts a Christmas dinner each season, providing each of their guests with a Christmas gift bag as well as a free hot meal. The volunteers with this group were so moved and appreciative of the support offered to their dinner guests. Thank you for your kindness - your generosity will be like a warm hug during these cold winter months to some of the most vulnerable in our community!
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Also, on December 18th, your donations for our paid civvies day provided an amazing $1933 that was used towards purchasing gifts of hope through Plan Canada. Our goal was to provide clean drinking water and sanitation for an entire community - but we FAR SURPASSED that goal! We were able to provide a wide variety of supports.
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On December 18th, your CIVVIES DAY TOONIES raised a total of $1933.00!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
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We were able to purchase these Gifts of Hope:
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- clean water for an entire community
- a farmload of animals
- sending children to school
- immunizations for HIV, TB, and malaria
- stocking an ambulance - planting 12 trees
- seeds, gardening tools and training
- “bikes for business” for young entrepreneurs
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Doctor Who returns!
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Attention Doctor Who Club members: this week we begin 10 straight weeks of brand new episodes with the 13th Doctor. Join us for the new season this Friday, after school, in 226.
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Green Bin Program coming to St. Benedict in January!
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Did you know that food waste takes up about 40% of landfill space?
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Did you know that when food waste breaks down in a landfill, methane gas -- a harmful greenhouse gas that's MUCH worse than carbon dioxide in terms of its power to contribute to Global Warming -- is produced?
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Did you know that when food waste is properly composted and collected in green bin programs, it turns into healthy soil and fertilizer that is sold locally to farmers?
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Thanks to an incredibly generous grant from the Waterloo Catholic Schools Foundation, we are now able to implement a green bin program right here at St Benedict - and we need your help!
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Starting this month, green bins will be stationed throughout the school, and students, staff, and community members using the building will all be responsible for making sure the right stuff goes in them, and the wrong stuff stays out.
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Here's a helpful guide. Please review it with your children to ensure the success of this program, and help the St. Benedict community stand up for our environment, take action on Climate Change, and embrace its role in acting as stewards of the Earth!
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Other News
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Calendar of Events
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Be sure to visit our school website for an updated calendar with detailed information links for most calendar entries.
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Wednesday, January 8
2:15pm: Magic the Gathering club
3:00pm: Sr. Girls Volleyball vs Rockway MC
3:00pm: Jr. Girls Volleyball vs Rockway MC
3:30pm: Sr. Boys Basketball @ St. Mary's HS
5:00pm: Jr. Boys Basketball @ St. Mary's HS
Thursday, January 9
Graduation Photos
10:40am: MCU Club
10:40am: DECA Business Club
10:40am: Chess Club
10:40am: Racing Saints E-Car Team
2:15pm: Band
2:30pm: Sr. Boys Hockey vs St. Mary's HS
3:00pm: Novice Girls Volleyball vs Monsignor Doyle CSS
3:40pm: Novice Girls Volleyball vs St. Mary’s
4:20pm: Novice Girls Volleyball vs St. David’s #3
Friday, January 10
Saints Invitational Basketball Tournament
Graduation Photos
8:00am: Wrestling: Jacob Hespeler Tournament
10:40am: MCU Club
10:40am: Coders Club
2:15pm: Doctor Who Video Club
Saturday, January 11
Saints Invitational Basketball Tournament
Monday, January 13
Graduation Photos
10:40am: Fresh Club
10:40am: MCU Club
10:40am: Finance Club
2:15pm: Choir
3:00pm: Sr. Girls Volleyball vs Woodland Christian
3:00pm: Jr. Girls Volleyball vs Woodland Christian
Tuesday, January 14
Graduation Photos
10:40am: Arts Council
10:40am: DECA Business Club
10:40am: Champions for Change Club
10:40am: Racing Saints E-Car Team
3:00pm: Sr. Boys Hockey @ St. David CSS
Wednesday, January 15
Graduation Photos
10:40am: Eco Club
10:40am: Model UN Club
10:40am: Cosmo Club
10:40am: Spoken Word Club
10:40am: MarioKart Club
10:40am: Racing Saints E-Car Team
2:15pm: Magic the Gathering club
3:00pm: Sr. Boys Basketball vs St. Mary's HS
3:00pm: Jr. Girls Volleyball @ ES Père-René-de-Galinée
3:00pm: Sr. Girls Volleyball @ ES Père-René-de-Galinée
4:30pm: Jr. Boys Basketball vs St. Mary's HS
Thursday, January 16
Graduation Photos
10:40am: MCU Club
10:40am: DECA Business Club
10:40am: Chess Club
10:40am: Racing Saints E-Car Team
2:15pm: Band
3:00pm: Novice Boys Basketball @ St.David CSS
3:00pm: Sr. Boys Hockey @ Resurrection CSS
4:00pm: Novice Boys Basketball vs St. Mary's HS
6:30pm: Grade 9 Cookies ‘n’ Cram
6:30pm: Grade 8 Parent Night
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Friday, January 17
Graduation Photos
10:40am: MCU Club
10:40am: Coders Club
2:15pm: Doctor Who Video Club
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Monday, January 20
Graduation Photos
10:40am: Fresh Club
10:40am: MCU Club
10:40am: Finance Club
2:15pm: Choir
3:00pm: Jr. Girls Volleyball vs Resurrection CSS
3:00pm: Sr. Girls Volleyball vs Resurrection CSS
3:00pm: Jr. Boys Basketball @ Resurrection CSS
4:30pm: Sr. Boys Basketball @ Resurrection CSS
Tuesday, January 21
EQAO Gr. 9 Math
Graduation Photos
10:40am: Arts Council
10:40am: DECA Business Club
10:40am: Champions for Change Club
10:40am: Racing Saints E-Car Team
6:00pm: Catholic Schools Advisory Council Meeting
Wednesday, January 22
EQAO Gr. 9 Math
Graduation Photos
BENN Newsletter release
10:40am: Eco Club
10:40am: Model UN Club
10:40am: Cosmo Club
10:40am: Spoken Word Club
10:40am: MarioKart Club
10:40am: Racing Saints E-Car Team
2:15pm: Magic the Gathering club
Thursday, January 23
10:40am: MCU Club
10:40am: DECA Business Club
10:40am: Chess Club
10:40am: Racing Saints E-Car Team
2:15pm: Band
Friday, January 24
8:00am: Final Evaluation days
Monday, January 27
8:00am: Final Evaluation days
Tuesday, January 28
8:00am: Final Evaluation days
Wednesday, January 29
8:00am: Final Evaluation days
Thursday, January 30
Credit Rescue (if required)
Friday, January 31
Professional Activity Day
Sunday, February 2
Groundhog Day
Monday, February 3
Semester 2 starts
10:40am: Fresh Club
10:40am: MCU Club
10:40am: Finance Club
2:15pm: Choir
3:00pm: Jr. Boys Basketball vs St. David CSS
3:00pm: Sr. Girls Volleyball @ Msgr. Doyle CSS
3:00pm: Jr. Girls Volleyball @ Msgr. Doyle CSS
4:30pm: Sr. Boys Basketball vs St. David CSS
Tuesday, February 4
Grade 8 Information Night
Pathways Presentation
10:40am: Arts Council
10:40am: DECA Business Club
10:40am: Champions for Change Club
10:40am: Racing Saints E-Car Team
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See the calendar on the school website for the most up-to-date information!
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