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11 am- SAC nominations due 5:30 pm SAC meeting | Sr. Boy Soccer Tournament - John Machin Field | Jr. Boy’s and Girls Soccer Tournament - John Machin Soccer Field | Sr. Girls Soccer Tournament - La Salle S.S. | |
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📷Photo Day | 🧡Orange Shirt Day | Kindergartens on Field Trip |
School Advisory Council
The Cataraqui Woods Elementary School Advisory Council (CWESAC) works together with school staff and families to enrich our children’s school experience through events, communication, fundraising, and community-building. You are invited to stay updated and connect with the Council on Facebook.
School Advisory Council Executive Positions
It's that time of year! School Council elections for executive positions are coming up very soon! The first School Council Meeting of the 2026-2027 school year is on Monday September 21st at 5:30pm in the staff room and elections will be held at this meeting. All parents/guardians are welcome!
Please use the following link for a description of the positions and to submit nominations: Cataraqui Woods Elementary School Advisory Committee Nomination Form
Nominations are anonymous and you can nominate yourself or someone else for a position. If you are nominating someone, please ensure they are up for the position and have agreed to your nomination. The person you nominate must be available to be present at the meeting. Your nomination does not count as a vote; you must be present to vote. Nominations are due by 11am on Monday September 21, 2026.
Great! The nomination form will need to be sent out by email at least 2 weeks before the first meeting. The first meeting is scheduled for September 21st. So if you could send it out towards the end of next week that would be great.
Alison Billings
Chair
She/Her
🎉 Advisory Council Needs Bingo Volunteers! 🎉
Help support our school — just 2 hours of your time can make a big difference!
We're looking for volunteers to help out at Play! Gaming & Entertainment for our school's Bingo fundraising shifts. It’s an easy and fun way to contribute to our school community!
👋 What you’ll do:
• Greet and welcome guests
• Clear dishes and help keep the space tidy
• Assist with customer needs
🕒 Shift length: Just 2 hours
🧑🏫 Training:
• Complete a quick 15-minute online training
• Shadow an experienced volunteer for one shift
🔗 Ready to get started?
1️. Complete the online training: https://pcga-kingston.ca/Training
2️. E-mail us at cwesbingo@gmail.com to schedule your shadow shift
📣 Open to all members of the school community! Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, guardian, teacher, or staff member — we’d love to have your help!
- SCHOOL HAPPENINGS -
Cat Woods Elementary School
🅿️Driving and Parking Guide
We encourage our parents and students to walk, cycle or take the school bus instead of using cars to get to school. We do understand that there may be circumstances when you need to drive your child to school. If you need to do so, for the safety of your child, their friends, and our neighbours, please drive and park safely and legally. The area immediately in front of the school is a designated Kiss & Ride from 8:55 am to 9:20 am on school days. During this time, you are permitted to stop for a MAXIMUM of 3 minutes, and you MUST stay with your vehicle. Do not leave children in vehicle unattended. If you need to walk your child into the school yard, please use one of the legal parking street parking spots marked on the street.
In addition, please do not walk through the parking lot to access the school yard. Please use the sidewalk just to the left of the parking lot.
🚨The staff parking lot is for STAFF ONLY.
This is a no access zone to non-staff members.
🦊 Cataraqui Woods Elementary School Terry Fox Campaign is Coming!
Dear Cataraqui Woods Families,
We are excited to announce that Cataraqui Woods Elementary School will soon be launching our annual Terry Fox Campaign! This important school-wide initiative celebrates the inspiring legacy of Terry Fox while helping raise funds to support cancer research. Thanks to your efforts and generosity, we have been able to raise over $6,500 in each of the last two years!
Over the coming weeks, students will be learning about Terry's incredible story and how they can make a difference in the lives of others. Our campaign will culminate with our Terry Fox Walk on Friday, October 9th, when the entire school community will come together to show our support and school spirit.
🎉 We're Looking for Prize Donations!
To help build excitement and encourage participation, we are hoping to hold several prize draws for students during the campaign. We are currently seeking donations of items, experiences, gift cards, or services valued at $100 or more that could be used as draw prizes.
If you, your family, or a local business you know would be interested in donating a prize, please contact Mr. De Wys (dewysr@limestone.on.ca). Your generosity will help motivate our students while supporting a cause that impacts so many families. Donations will be accepted until Friday, September 25.
📣 Pep Rally Coming Soon!
A school-wide Terry Fox Pep Rally will be held in the near future to officially kick off the campaign and share all of the exciting details with students. We can't wait to build enthusiasm as we work together toward our fundraising goals!
❤️ More Information to Come
Additional information regarding fundraising opportunities, online donations, campaign goals, and our Terry Fox Walk will be shared with families soon.
Together, let's make this year's Terry Fox Campaign our best yet! Every step, every donation, and every act of support helps continue Terry's dream of a world without cancer.
Thank you for your continued support of this meaningful cause.
Again, If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. De Wys (dewysr@limestone.on.ca).
🤔How Can I get Information From the School?
LDSB schools and school board use School Messenger to send key messages, alerts, and general communication to families. Cat Woods uses this platform and will continue to use our newsletters to provide updates to families. These newsletters are where we will share school-specific information and highlights of student work and events in the building. This newsletter is sent out via School Messenger and posted on our school Twitter account and website.
For help to set up your School Messenger App account, click here: Parent_Guardian_Guide_for_setting_up_a_School_Messenger_App_Account.pdf
School Messenger App: Download the School Messenger App to stay connected. Use your mobile device to download and install the free School Messenger blue app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store, the SchoolMessenger website portal, or from within the LDSB mobile app.
The first time you use the app, you must select Sign Up to create your account. Please ensure you use the same email address your student’s school has on file. If you do not use that same email address, you will not be able to create an account.
How to use school Messenger Video
How Do I Report An Absence?
🚨IMPORTANT **We are no longer accepting calls to the school to report student absences. Please choose one of the options below.
Please use the Safe Arrival system to report your child's absence; do not call the school to report an absence. If your child is going to be absent from learning, please ensure you use the Safe Arrival system to report the absence. If your child will be late, please report a full day absence and then we will sign them in when they arrive. You cannot indicate a half day absence.
How to report your absence:
1. Toll-free telephone
- Call 1-855-257-9349 toll-free to report an absence using the automated phone system.
2. School Messenger App
- Use your mobile device to download and install the free SchoolMessenger blue app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store, the SchoolMessenger website portal, or from within the LDSB mobile app.
- The first time you use the app, you must select Sign Up to create your account. Please ensure you use the same email address your student’s school has on file. If you do not use that same email address, you will not be able to create an account, or may not be able to see the "Attendance" option. You may have already created an account when we introduced the Communicate broadcast system.
- Select Attendance, then select Report an Absence and follow the prompts.
3. SchoolMessenger SafeArrival Website Portal
- Visit the SchoolMessenger website portal.
- The first time you use the app, you must select Sign Up to create your account. Please ensure you use the same email address your student’s school has on file. If you do not use that same email address, you will not be able to create an account, or may not be able to see the "Attendance" option. You may have already created an account when we introduced the Communicate broadcast system.
- Select Attendance, then Report an Absence and follow the prompts.
Hot Lunch & Milk
Hot lunch and milk ordering will begin the week of October 11. Watch for more information regarding how to order coming soon.
How Can I order School Spirit Wear?
Click here to see spirit wear options and order - Cataraqui Woods Elementary School - eStore
