ALL St. Louis students taking in-person and online classes offered today, should visit their virtual classroom for work posted by the classroom teacher. Teachers will be available remotely during class times. There are no childcare services offered today at St. Louis.
Have a safe Family Day weekend and see some of you back in school on Tuesday!
On behalf of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board, the International and Indigenous Languages Program (IILP) at St. Louis Adult Learning and Continuing Education Centres and the Grand River Chinese Language school,
Happy New Year
This year – the Year of the Tiger, runs from February 1st to the Lantern Festival on February 15th , 2022. The Tiger ranks third among the animals of the Chinese zodiac and is known as the king of all beasts in China. The zodiac sign Tiger is a symbol of strength, and bravery. During the Chinese New Year celebrations children could wear hats or shoes with a tiger image for good luck.
The St. Louis IILP Chinese language school, previously host to over 1500 people at magnificent Chinese New Year events, presents a virtual celebration again this year. Chinese language students showcase their learnings each year through music, dance, dramatic performances, traditional garments, as well as many exhibits of art and accolades for essay competitions. Students will continue to make their families proud, as they demonstrate their knowledge of the Chinese language and culture, as well as their strength, and courage for the year ahead.
Virtual events will be held this morning, Saturday, February 5th and again on Monday evening, February 7th . These events are not open to the public.
Families of the children attending the IILP Chinese language school wanted to extend warm new year’s greetings to all.
Be Prosperous
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For information about Chinese, Traditional Mandarin and the many other languages offered FREE for children and young adults to learn on Saturday mornings, Monday or Wednesday evenings and for 4 weeks in July,
Visit: International and Indigenous Languages Program – Elementary or International Languages Credit Courses
Due to declining weather conditions, St. Louis campuses are closed this evening, February 2, 2022.
Please visit your class virtual site for further directions on student learning for tonight.
** All other programs continue in a remote, online format until further notice**
LAST CHANCE to REGISTER For:
Guidance Services are also either in-person or remote. ALL current and prospective students must first complete the Guidance Intake form. All students NEW to St. Louis and WCDSB need to complete the New Student Registration Form. Regular Office Hours: Now to June 30, 2022: Monday – Thursday 8:30am – 12:30pm/1:30-4:00pm, Tuesday & Wednesday 5:30pm – 7:30pm . Closed Fridays for PLAR and online appointments.
Next Personal Support Worker Certificate Training Intake Session will be in-person on Monday, April 25, 2022, 5:00pm – 8:00pm. Pre-registration begins soon!
Next Hairstyling Training Intake Session will be in-person on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, 4:00-6:00pm. Classes start September 2022. Pre-Register TODAY.
Stay tuned for details about the Culinary Arts Training programming for a September start. Expressions of interest welcomed or for further inquiries, please call 519-745-1201 x201 or email Maria.Sukarieh@wcdsb.ca
** For more information on all St. Louis programs, visit https://stlouis.wcdsb.ca **
Due to poor weather conditions on Monday, January 17, 2022, schools will be closed.
ALL St. Louis students taking in-person and online classes offered both day and evening, should visit their virtual classroom for work posted by the classroom teacher. Teachers will be available remotely during class times today.
There are no childcare services offered today at St. Louis.
Our St. Louis programs are unique in many ways compared to the traditional elementary and secondary school structures. We will be handling the next several weeks a bit differently, than a full return to in-person instruction to support our learners. All students attending in-person learning at St. Louis are expected to continue to wear masks at all times, follow social distancing, use hand hygiene and complete the COVID-19 screening tool.
Please read the following information for St. Louis specific delivery format by program for student learning starting on Monday January 17.
It is more important than ever before, that anyone feeling ill should not attend school in-person.
All children, students, staff, and visitors must complete the Covid-19 school screening for symptoms of illness every day before attending school or childcare. Staff have additional attestation protocols to follow. Any student or staff member with any symptom should not report to school.
If you have a child attending a Waterloo Catholic elementary or secondary school, the following letter to parents is very important. Please read the following:
St. Louis is committed to the continuity of learning for all. In the event that we receive new direction from public health, the government of Ontario and/or WCDSB, please monitor local news, as well as visit the St. Louis and WCDSB websites for updates.
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While in the face of this new wave of the pandemic, and classes having to switch to remote learning, St. Louis Adult Learning and Continuing Education is still a beacon of hope for many. This student’s one assignment last term was to create an infographic and she chose the topic of self-regulation, goal setting, and staying focused. How appropriate leading up to the new year!
We are a few days into 2022 and you may feel like it’s not going as planned. If you think you missed your New Year’s opportunity, or you know someone in a “now what” situation, check out the St. Louis school programs available now. Some secondary school credit courses can be short-term and completed in just a few weeks . They can lead to a high school diploma or upgraded marks for post-secondary next Fall. Term 3 day classes have just begun, however you can register now for future teacher-led and online options, night school or you can earn high school credits while working. It’s not too late.
St. Louis also offers programs in Hairstyling, Culinary and Personal Support Worker skills training. St. Louis Personal Support Worker (PSW) program is offering one last opportunity for FREE tuition, FREE materials fee and a paid placement, subsidized by the Ontario government. Working as a PSW or any healthcare professional is noble, with many rewarding facets. It is also hard work and not for everyone. Learn the skills to care for the most vulnerable that would accompany your compassionate nature, self-regulation and good communication skills. Sign up now to be selected for the St. Louis PSW Certificate Training full-time day program starting February 22nd. Or plan ahead for all the September full-time, part-time, day and evening options available.
Explore our website https://stlouis.wcdsb.ca to find the option right for you or email us at stlouis@wcdsb.ca with any questions. Make 2022 your year of Hope and Opportunity!
As per the direction of the Provincial Medical Officer of Health and Ministry of Education, all schools, including St. Louis Adult Learning and Continuing Education, will delay the return to any in-person or remote learning to Wednesday January 5, 2022. ALL daytime, evening or remote classes previously scheduled to start again on January 3rd or 4th will resume on Wednesday.
If you are unsure of your classes start date and time, please visit the GOOGLE CALENDAR posted on the St. Louis website homepage: https://stlouis.wcdsb.ca
All Secondary School Credit classes will begin as scheduled on Wednesday January 5th. Registration for this term will continue Monday and Tuesday. https://stlouis.wcdsb.ca/programsandcourses/ssc/guidance-services/
Please visit the St. Louis website for regular updates. For information about return to school details for your elementary or secondary school children, please visit your school board website.
School bus operators in the Region are actively looking to hire up to 20 school bus drivers immediately. Positions are part-time and perfect for stay-at-home parents, retirees, people new to the Region, shift workers, and post-secondary students.
Training is provided and no previous experience is required. A $1,000 cash bonus will be provided to new drivers. The Record recently published this article which provides candidates with information on what it is like to drive a school bus.
Interested candidates can find more information on the STSWR website.
October 29th, 2021
Dear St. Louis Community,
We hope that you continue to be well and that you are enjoying some of the beauty that the fall season affords us. We are pleased that, for the moment, cases seem to be slowing provincially and in the region, and in general, currently we are seeing fewer cases in our schools. This letter brings a few important updates of which we would like you to be aware as they are important to your understanding as to how things are unfolding and precautions we wish to continue to enforce, so that we may continue on a safe, healthy and positive path as a community.
As we have shared before, please know that one of the most important things you do each and every day is to complete the screening tool before you as a staff member or student (or parent of a student) arrive at school. Any individual who fails the screener or who is symptomatic in any way should not be reporting to school. That is part of our collective responsibility to one another.
https://covid-19.ontario.ca/school-screening/
We continue to encourage all who are able to get a Covid vaccine. To assist with this the Region Public Health Vaccination Bus will be at St. Louis Main Campus on Tuesday November 2, from 10:00-1:00. Alternatively, the vaccine is available through many local pharmacies and Public Health.
The Board has started conversations with Waterloo Region Public Health about vaccination for 5-11 year olds but at this point, things are still in the planning and approval stage. As updates become available and we have specifics to share, we will be in touch as promptly as possible.
A reminder that there could be a requirement to quarantine for people who travel depending on the location of travel and whether a person is vaccinated or not. The federal policy and requirements are found on the following webpage. https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/isolation
Please review our full Operational Guidelines to ensure you understand how we are continuing to ensure a safe and happy school experience for all.
Every year, at this time, we like to share some reminders about protocols for snow days. As you know, there are sometimes days in the winter when we have to cancel bussing due to the weather and unsafe driving conditions for school buses. In the past, if roads were still passable, the Board would leave schools open.
This year, as was the case last year, that is not possible due to our Covid cohort- related restrictions. In consultation with the public board, with whom the Board shares bussing, when busses are cancelled, schools will close and it will be a remote learning day. Your teacher will communicate with you, in advance, so you know where to look for school work for the day and protocols on such days. In broad terms, the teachers will post work and students will work on their own timing in their home. It will allow all students to access some learning, and we will be continuing to keep one and all safe. We realize it may not be a perfect solution and learning day, but bus snow days rarely were. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience and hope that we are not in this situation too often.
Term 2 launches November 1st to resume in-person learning for secondary school credit classes. This term, some morning and afternoon teacher-led courses will remain in the D2L format and others will welcome students back to return to in-person format. Registration for Term 2 closes Wednesday. Visit https://stlouis.wcdsb.ca/programsandcourses/ssc/guidance-services/ to get started. Term 3 registration begins now for classes beginning January 3rd.
Register online now for in-person, hands-on training for Culinary Arts, Hairstyling / Barbering, and Personal Support Worker. St. Louis Skills Training courses are 6 months in-class, with 2 months co-op placement and the next cohort of classes begin in January or February 2022. Please share with others to register early to save their spot and avoid disappointment.
We are grateful for our St. Louis school community’s support, cooperation and partnership, as we continue to navigate this unique year. Be well, Be Safe.
Sincerely,
Lisa Mackay, St. Louis Principal
