St. Mary School

CALLING ALL COUGAR JERSEYS!

We think a few of our Cougar jerseys may have gone on a little extended vacation… and we’d really like to have them back!

Did you play on one of our sports teams last year? Parents and students, it’s time for a quick “Where’s Waldo?”—Cougar jersey edition! Check the closets, laundry rooms, sports bags, bedrooms, cars… basically anywhere a jersey could be hiding!

If you happen to discover one, please send it back to the school. No need to confess, explain, or tell us how it got there—we’re just happy to see our jerseys again!

We’d love to have them all rounded up and ready to hit the field for the start of soccer season!

Help us bring our Cougars home!
Thanks, everyone!

📚 Back-to-School Reminder! 🎒

School starts Wednesday, September 2nd! 🍎

To help alleviate the stress of back-to-school shopping and ensure that all students have what they need to begin the school year, school supplies have been purchased by the Division.

Each student is asked to bring:

🎒 A backpack
🎧 A set of headphones or earbuds
🧻 2 boxes of Kleenex
👟 Indoor shoes with non-marking soles
💧 A water bottle (optional)

School supply fees are not optional and are due on the first day of school. Please note if you need to set up a payment plan please stop by the office. It is important that your child has the necessary supplies to support their learning throughout the school year.

💰 School Supply Fees:

• Kindergarten–Grade 2: $40
• Grades 3–6: $45
• Grade 7: $60

Payment can be made at the school office by cash or debit. Online payment is also available through SchoolCash Online beginning September 1st: https://loccsd.schoolcashonline.com/

Thank you for helping us get our students ready for a successful start to the school year! 💙📚

⭐️VBS is next week! ⭐️

St. Joseph Parish is hosting Vacation Bible School – Birthday Blast: A Celebration of Life! 🎉✝️

August 17–21
9:00 AM–Noon
Ages 4–12
FREE!

Registration deadline: Friday, August 14.

To register, contact Crystal at [email protected] or pick up a registration form at the St. Joseph Parish office.

Please feel free to share with families who may be interested! 😊

LOCCS has again partnered with the Ministry of Education to bring you our outdoor, family centered Literacy Camp! Look for our blue sun tents on our school playgrounds from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm July 6th-July 31st. Bring your kids and get involved in free literacy and numeracy activities led by our very own teachers and EAs. Enjoy some outdoor family time next to our playgrounds and leave with free books you can continue to enjoy together all summer! Our come and go style makes it easy to join!

FIND US AT THE FOLLOWING CAMP LOCATIONS:
Mondays at Notre Dame Playground
Tuesdays at St. Mary’s Playground
Thursdays at Holy Family Playground
Fridays at EMBM Playground

Follow us on Facebook at LOCCS Pages in the Park Pop Up Tents for more information!

Here are some activities taking place this summer......

As another wonderful school year comes to a close, we would like to thank our students, families, and staff for a year filled with learning, growth, achievements, and memorable experiences.

Today, Friday June 26, is the last day of school. We hope everyone enjoys a safe, relaxing, and fun-filled summer break spent with family and friends.

Take time to rest, explore, read, play, and make lasting memories. We are proud of all that our students have accomplished this year and look forward to hearing about their summer adventures in the fall.

Have a fantastic summer, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back on Tuesday, September 2!

Making memories isn't just for students!
As the school year winds down, it's the little moments of laughter that make the biggest memories. Mrs. Loeppky’s proving you're never too old for Barney.

What a fantastic day of fun and friendship!

Our Grade 4/5, 6 and 6/7 spent the day at the Fieldhouse and Aquatic Centre, enjoying an exciting day filled with games, activities, swimming, and plenty of laughter. Between all the fun, everyone enjoyed a delicious sandwich bar lunch and a snack to recharge.

Days like these are about more than just getting out of the classroom—they're about making memories, building friendships, staying active, and celebrating another wonderful school year together.

A big thank you to everyone who helped make this special day possible.

Kindergarten Open House

The first day of school can be intimidating to children. We would like to ease the transition from home to school for your child by having a Kindergarten Orientation Day on Friday, June 26th from 1:00 – 2:30pm. Your child is invited to come to the school to have a look at the classroom, meet the teacher, and meet other children. We ask that if you and your child are comfortable that you bring them and leave them with us for the hour and a half. When you come to pick up your child, we will have a few handouts for you. Any questions or concerns you may have can be addressed at this time.

What a busy and exciting start to the final week of school!

We began the week by celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day with a round dance. A special thank you to our guest drummers for sharing their talents, knowledge, and music with our students and staff.

On Tuesday, our SRC hosted their annual Pie Event, bringing lots of laughter and school spirit to the day.

Wednesday saw Kindergarten to Grade 7 school head out on a field trip to the Western Development Museum, where students enjoyed a day of learning and exploration together.

Thank you to everyone who helped make these events such memorable experiences for our as we wrap up another wonderful school year!