Edmonton's Premier Elementary Science Academy

 St. Jerome, a Science Academy

Catholic Education in Alberta is being challenged and we are concerned about the long term impact. The Board of Trustees for Edmonton Catholic Schools has developed a plan to lobby the government. Please read more about this advocacy project By Clicking on the image above!

 2011-2012 Welcome to our School!

 St. Jerome, a Science Academy

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Welc     Welcome to a new school year at St. Jerome!

St. Jerome Science Academy is a vibrant school which welcomes all faith denominations as well as nationalities. We celebrate all cultures in their uniqueness. At St. Jerome we honour all children and their families and provide the best education for the needs of all in a scientific atmosphere combining faith and learning.

Our unique science focus allows students to develop their inquiry skills which will aide them in their future years. Our school has an impressive array of technology and many teaching animals including a chinchilla, fish, birds, a hedgehog, rabbits, and turtles.  This offers all students wonderful opportunities to learn to care for their world. By caring for God’s creations today, students become the future stewards of tomorrow. Our weekly science walks allow the students to become one with nature and through inquiry based learning we promote 21St Century learning skills.

We continue to look forward to our annual Science Week where all students will once again participate with their chosen projects.

We will continue to work on our school goals which focus on both literacy and numeracy in an inquiry based environment.  The collaborative efforts of students, parents, staff, parish and community make St. Jerome a nurturing community for everyone.

We look forward to a new year of learning.  Please contact us with any concerns that you may have at 780-479-5847.

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For more information please read this month's newsletter Click Here

To see our school plan for continuous growth for 2011-12, please Click here

Sincerely,

Mr. T. Cusack                                  Mrs. L. Hamstra

Principal                                         Assistant Principal

Good, better, best- never let it rest; until your good is better and your better is best!

– attributed to St. Jerome.

Tuesday Jan 31^st – District Faith Development Day – No classes

February

      07              School Council Meeting @ 6:30 p.m. Child care provided

      09              School PD day – (no classes)

      13-17         Random Acts of Kindness week

      14              Saint Valentine’s Day (Theme Day “Wear Red”)

      20              Family Day (No classes)

      22              Ash Wednesday celebration @ 10:00 AM

Please note the following Dates:

Spring: Order deadline February 3, 2012

Summer: Order deadline May 25, 2012 (for the fall 12/13 school year)

Please call the school at 780-479-5847 or contact Nadine McGuigan (uniform co-ordinator) at 780-474-2483 (nadinem1@telus.net) with any questions regarding uniform orders.

                   School Council News                

                                                                                    The St. Jerome Parent Advisory would like to extend a very, very big thank you to all the businesses in and around Edmonton that graciously donated prizes for the raffle that took place at the garage sale/compost fundraiser May 14, 2011.  Thank you to the following businesses:

The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra             United Cycle

Telus World of Science                                   The City of Edmonton

Royal Alberta Museum                                   Royal Tyrell Museum

Edmonton Northlands                     Ukrainian Heritage Cultural Village

Tupperware

Fundraising helps strengthen student success by purchasing and utilizing tools to enhance the children’s learning experience, encourage community involvement and build school-business relationships.  All the money raised from this raffle will go towards the purchase of interactive hands on science modules for the children’s classrooms which will enhance their learning experience.  Thank you once again.

 St. Jerome Parent Council

In addition, Parent Council has organized the fundraiser listed below.

Labels for the stuff kids lose!!!

 Support Our Fundraiser!

All money raised will be used to help purchase interactive science modules for your child’s classroom!!!

As a way to target the problem of lost belongings and a large lost and found closet, your parent council has decided to fundraise with Mabel's Labels. A company with all types of labels that are colourful, indestructible, easy-to-use and fun!  

Mabel’s labels are not only practical, but also designed to be very special to each child. The labels are customized with a child’s (or Adult’s) name, favourite mix of colours and an icon (animal, symbol, etc.). They have expanded their product line to include personalized stationery products, ID wristbands and household labels as well.

Dishwasher safe, microwave safe, laundry safe & most importantly kid tested!

Please log onto www.sjes.mable.ca  to view and place your orders anytime from May 16, 2011 to September 30, 2011.  It is a personally designed website just for our school!!!

You’ll be amazed at what you can label!

Thank you very much for your support,

St. Jerome Parent Advisory 

NEXT PARENT COUNCIL MEETING

The next parent council meeting is WEDNESDAY, Sept 15 at 6:30 pm.

Sometimes you need a helping hand

Thank you Fire station #7

The last piece of our ONP <Out Door Naturalization> project was completed today with the biggest of hands / Ladders.  Edmonton Fire Station #7 and a valiant crew of Fire men lent their expertise in making this 3 year dream a reality.  Truly pillars of our community, we thank our firemen for all they do for our community and in this instance, ABOVE AND BEYOND the call of duty.

Below you will see picture of a bird bath sanctuary that was designed by 5 students with the guidance of an engineer. These plans were then taken by the students to a manufacturing factory one of our school parents owns and constructed this bird bath sanctuary out of metal and fiberglass materials.

Since the projects inception, this last piece was waiting for funding to have a company install it. 

Thank you to Captain Gerry Clarke, Travis Bilou, Jeebo Manah, Troy Faryna

from Edmonton Fire Station #7 for all their help!

May God Bless you in your work!

Click Here to see all the photos of the raising of the bird bath sanctuary

Come and Explore at St. Jerome School, A Science Academy   

* Exceptional Science Program

* Exceptional Literacy Program

* Developing young leaders through Student Leadership

* Excellence in student learning results

Give Your Child the St. Jerome Advantage

• School Uniforms
• Proven Academic Performance
• Enhanced Science Program
• Balanced Literacy Program
• Full Day Kindergarten Program
• Rundle Heights Before and After School On Site Care (479-7796)
• School Advisory Council funded field trips
• Science Week including an Annual Science Fair
• Partnership with Telus World of Science
• Free Morning Snack Program
• Caring School Atmosphere where respecting one another is valued
• Christ Inspired Education

Awards We are Proud of:

• St. Jerome students won the gold medal at the 2009 District-wide Numero tournament.
• 2009 Alberta Youth Robotics FIRST Lego League Championship Final Winner
•              Robot Design - Second Place
• 2008 Alberta Youth Robotics F.L.L. Championship Final Winners
•              Boys Team  3rd Place in Teamwork Award
•              Girls Team  Best overall Team Spirit Award
• 2007 Emerald Award Winner - celebrating Environmental Excellence
• 2007 HP Technology Grant recipient
• 2006 City of Edmonton "In Bloom" Award Recipient
• 2006 Provincially recognized teachers for Excellence in Teaching Award
   

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