St. Joseph's Distance Learning
Welcome to our virtual school!
School Announcements:
June 15, 2020
Good morning everyone,
We are into week Three of our Phase Four online learning journey. We hope you have been able to settle into a new normal as we progress into June. Don't forget that assessments will include work completed before March 13, 2020 and may include assessment during this online learning phase. For those students/families who have been working extremely hard and are submitting evidence of work completed during this online learning time, you will receive assessment credit from your teachers. Please understand that they will do everything they can to acknowledge their students' efforts. For those students/families who may have struggled, marks will include mostly the work that was completed before March 13, 2020. Please note that students will NOT be punished if they were not able to access and hand in work during this online learning time.
PS: Please consider purchasing a 50th Anniversary yearbook from St. Joseph's School. It will include many highlights that celebrate our rich past as we look forward to a vibrant future.
God Bless and stay safe!
K. Walsh
Principal
Yearbook Advert .pdfSt. Joseph's Yearbook!!
Please scroll down to see link for placing your order.
K. Walsh
Please click below to find your classroom.
Updated COVID-19 Testing in Ontario
BGCDSB Virtual Gym
BGCDSB Calm Space
Special Education
Please click HERE or on the books to the right, to find a number of resources collected by our library technician, Mrs. Vandewater. There are a number of fun games and activities in there that are updated weekly. Be sure to check back regularly.
St. Joseph's Parish News. Please click here to access the parish website with prayers and inspiration from Fr. Chris.
Enhanced COVID-19 Testing in Ontario: Please read below.
Enhanced COVID-19 Testing in Ontario May 25, 2020
Enhanced COVID-19 Testing - Ontario
The Province of Ontario has changed eligibility for testing for COVID-19
Effective immediately, testing is available for the following populations:
Symptomatic testing:
All people with at least one symptom of COVID-19, even for mild symptoms.
o Fever
o Cough
o Difficulty breathing
o Muscle aches
o Fatigue (feeling tired)
o Headache
o Sore Throat
o Runny Nose
o Hoarse voice
o Difficulty swallowing
o Loss of sense of smell or taste
o Diarrhea
o Nausea or vomiting
· Older adults may also experience symptoms like:
o Chills
o Delirium
o Falls
o Acute Functional Decline
o Increased Heart Rate
o Decreased Blood Pressure
Asymptomatic, risk-based testing is available for people who are:
· Concerned that they have been exposed to COVID-19; includes people who are contacts of or may have been exposed to a confirmed or suspected case.
· At risk of exposure to COVID-19 through their employment; includes essential workers (e.g., health care workers, grocery store employees, food processing plants).
The Province has also stated:
No Ontarian who is symptomatic or who is concerned they have been exposed to COVID-19 will be declined a test at an Assessment Centre (either through appointment or walk-in, per the processes of each individual Assessment Centre).
Ontario Health along with the Province will provide updates to enhanced processes as they become available. At this time, no other details are known. This situation is changing regularly. As information becomes available, this message will be updated.
In Grey-Bruce, testing is available at area Assessment Centres in Owen Sound, Kincardine, Hanover (Assessment Centres). Grey County EMS will also provide in-home testing for those living in Grey County that are eligible and cannot attend an Assessment Centre. Public Health can also provide in-home testing for those that reside in Grey Bruce but cannot attend an Assessment Centre. Please call 1-800-263-3456 extension 3000 Monday to Friday - 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for screening to ensure eligibility of in-home testing.
For More Information:
Dr. Ian Arra
Medical Officer of Health and Chief Executive Officer
To arrange to speak with Dr. Arra, please contact Drew Ferguson at:
519-376-9420 or 1-800-263-3456 ext. 1269
d.ferguson@publichealthgreybruce.on.ca
Mental Health/Community Resources
During this anxious, stressful time, we know that mental health becomes a serious issue for many people. We need to take care of ourselves and each other. I have attached a couple of resources that may come in handy if people need to reach out. Take care!
Notes from the Office
Ministry Guideline for total learning time (all subjects counted together) each week:
K-Gr 3: 5 hours per week (Math, Literacy, Religion)
Gr 4-6: 5 hours per week (Math, Literacy, Religion, Science, and Social Studies)
Gr 7-8: 10 hours per week (Math, Literacy, Religion, Science, and History/Geography)
Please contact staff at the school via this email: stj.info@bgcdsb.org
In the subject line, type the name of the person you are looking to contact.
Parent & Student Training Videos
2020 Parents' Guide to Google Classroom.pdf
Need help with how to use our tools?
Click the image to the left to go to the parent and student training videos that we have produced to help you know how to use our tools or how to access classrooms and programs, etc.
Additional Resources
BGCDSB Community Blog - Where we post helpful information for the families in our community: we offer technology help and tips, Mental Health and Wellness articles, as well as inspire your Catholic living.
Ministry's Learn at Home Site - On this webpage students and their parents can access educational resources to help keep students learning and engaged during school closures.
Board Challenges
Daily Movement Challenge #bgcprays Who are you praying for?
Help Desk
