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St. Philip Updates | October 9th, 2026
Important Dates
Monday October 12th, 2026 - Thanksgiving Monday - No School
Monday October 19th, 2026 - 6:30 PM - School Council Meeting
Thursday October 22nd, 2026 - 5:00-6:00 PM Meet The Educator
Tuesday November 3rd, 2026 - School Photos
Thursday November 12, 2026 - Progress Reports and Initial Observations go home
Thursday November 19th, 2026 - Parent Teacher Interviews
Friday November 20th, 2026 - PD Day
Construction Update
This week construction on the gym continued as the crews finished installing the floor, painted lines, and drilled holes for volleyball and badminton nets. We expect to be able to use the gym starting Tuesday. Starting Tuesday we will start to unpack our phys ed equipment in storage. Work on the new Kindergarten wing, the new multipurpose room, and the new 2-story addition continued. Plumbing, electrical, drywall, and flooring of the Kindergarten wing is coming up. Crews started prepping the exterior of the Kindergarten wing for brick work.
School Photos
School Photos will take place November 3rd.
Meet the Educator
Our Meet the Educator event will take place on Thursday October 22nd from 5:00 to 6:00. Please note that this is an opportunity for you to meet your child's educators and see their classrooms. If you wish to speak to your child's educators about how they are doing at school you will be able to book an interview time for November 19th, or you can reach out to arrange for a phone call.
Parent Council Updates
Please click on the following link for this week's updates: Parent Council Updates - October 9
Parish Update
Bingo lasagna family night October 24th at 6pm. $40 for bingo and lasagna dinner.
Grades 2 and 6 sacraments, meeting next Wednesday, September 30th.
Register Children for the Sacraments of First Communion, First Reconciliation and Confirmation
Deadline to Register Students for Sacraments is Friday, October 9th. Parents enrolling children for BOTH First Communion/First Reconciliation AND Confirmation must fill out BOTH forms.
First Communion and First Reconciliation —
If your child is in Grade 2 in this school year, using this link: https://forms.gle/QgtZ7HSrc7HHzPeC8
Sacrament of Confirmation—
If your child is in Grade 6 in this school year, using this link: https://forms.gle/yZ5YogyvPAxGXjCx5
Next Parent Council Meeting
Monday, October 19, 2026, at 6:30pm in the learning commons. All are welcome to attend and *childcare available on site. (*must register ahead of time for proper ratios). Our October meeting typically runs longer than usual because we review our 2026-2027 budget. This is a great meeting to attend to learn about and provide your input on events and initiatives for the year!
Connect With Us!
Have a question for Parent Council? Email st.philip.school.council@gmail.com
Email our Hot Lunch Volunteers at stphilip.hotlunch@gmail.com
Join our Facebook Group “St. Philip School Richmond – Parents Group” (approval required)
Please fill out this google form to join our parent council email list and stay connected!
Thank you for your continued support!
Jennifer Murphy, Principal
Shawn Bedard, Vice Principal
Susan Goslin, Vice Principal
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