Children's Christmas Eve Pageant

 

Calling all sheep, shepherds, wisemen, angels, and donkeys!!!

We are now preparing for the 2023 St. Philip Children's Christmas Eve Pageant. The Pageant will take place during the 4:30pm mass on Christmas Eve.

Children from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 2 are invited to join. All children will be given a small speaking part, and parents are asked to support their children at home to remember their parts as well as practice the words to the song, "Away in a Manger".

Practices start Sunday, November 26th, 2023 at 9:30am in the Church Hall. Practices will be held:

• Sunday, November 26th: 9:30am-10:15am*
• Sunday, December 3rd: 9:30am-10:00am
• Sunday, December 10th: 9:30am-10:00am
• Sunday, December 17th: 9:30am-10:15am* (Dress rehearsal)

It is respectfully requested that children attend at LEAST 3 of the rehearsals, with the first rehearsal and the dress rehearsal being very important.

To sign up to participate, please complete this Google Form: https://forms.gle/zExB2MfCnuPmsax7A

If you have any questions please reach out to tina.m.sul1977@gmail.com. Help would be welcomed!!! Please indicate your ability to help, even if you can only help on certain days.

Children's Christmas Eve Choir

 

The Children's Christmas Eve Choir will again be preparing for 4:30pm mass on Christmas Eve. The choir is open to children in grades 3-6 (however older siblings are also welcome). 

Practices will begin November 12th, 2023, and will run every Sunday leading up to Christmas Eve (Nov 19, Nov 26, Dec 3, Dec 10, Dec 17). We hope the children can commit to attending at least 4 of the 6 practices. We will be practicing in the choir loft of the Church, however, will meet in the hall at 9:55am. 

No prior singing experience is necessary. ALL VOICES WELCOME!!!! 

To sign up, please contact Stephanie Gal at hell4tee@gmail.com. Please provide the name and grade of the child, as well as the name of parent/guardian and their phone number and email address.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! St. Philip Christmas Social

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 

The St. Philip Christmas Social is a tradition that the school community looks forward to each year. It is a wonderful opportunity to gather together to celebrate the holidays and get to know other families at St. Philip. 

To ensure that we can continue this tradition, the School Council is seeking volunteers to plan and organize this event. Specifically, we are looking to create a committee of volunteers, with a committee lead. 

If you are interested in volunteering to help plan and organize this event, please reach out to the School Council as soon as possible at st.philip.school.council@gmail.com. Please indicate if you are willing to lead the committee, or you are volunteering to be part of the team.

PD Day plan - Friday, November 10, 2023

Please see below for the Professional Development (PD) Day plan. This is being shared with parents as part of a directive from the Ontario Ministry of Education. 

Elementary Schools (K-6)

Date: Friday, November 10th, 2023

Length: Full Day

Topic: School Achievement Plan and Literacy

Entity Hosting: The Ottawa Catholic School Board

Presenter(s)/Facilitators: School Administrators and Staff

Description: School communities will gather to learn, discuss and plan strategies to support student learning through their School Achievement Plan and Math Achievement Action Plan. Areas of focus include looking at ways schools support students regarding mental health and literacy. Kindergarten educators will also have the opportunity to learn about initiatives to develop their kindergarten program. Schools will explore and develop their School Achievement Plan and work on developing achievable goals that will increase student success in the areas of literacy, math, well-being and belonging. This professional activity day will be facilitated and hosted by school staff and supported by central staff.