11.12 Newsletter copy - Immaculate Heart of Mary School

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Term 1, Progress Reports
Report Cards are being sent home Friday, November 23.
The Progress Reports provide information regarding a
student’s academic achievement, attendance and social
development. Included in the envelope with the Report Card
will be information on how parents can review the Report
Card with their child. The Progress Report should be signed
in the appropriate place and returned (in the envelope
provided) at the time of the parent / teacher conference.
Parent / Teacher Conferences
The Parent/Teacher Conference is an opportunity for teachers and parents to
engage in conversation about the student’s progress. Teachers, parents and
students will share ways they can work together to support the achievement of the
agreed upon goals for improvement. Parent / teacher conferences are scheduled
for the week of November 26-30. During this week appointments are made with
teachers before, or after classes, up to 5:00 P.M.. On Thursday, November 29
appointments can be made until 8:00 P.M.. On Friday, November 30 appointments
can be during the day (there are no classes). During the conference parents will
meet individually with their child’s teacher(s) to:
1) review achievement relative to grade level standards,
2) set goals for the next term,
3) identify ways to support the student at home and at school.
650 flora avenue
winnipeg, manitoba
204.582.5698
[email protected]
www.ihms.mb.ca
Parent Teacher Conference Forms will be sent home on
November 15 for parents to request a conference time.
If more time is required with the teacher at the end of the
conference, parents should request the teacher to
schedule an additional appointment. To respect
everyone’s time, it’s important to honour the schedule.
Please take advantage of this opportunity to get to know
your child’s teacher and to strengthen the home / school
partnership.
Grade 1 Home Reading Program
Information Evening ...
On Monday, November 12, beginning at
5:00 P.M., all parents of Grade 1 students
are invited to attend a home reading
information session. The session will be
organized by Mrs. Cambly (Grade 1
Teacher). The session will last
approximately 45 minutes.
It is intended to inform
parents of how the
Grade 1 Home
Reading Program works.
Information
will also be presented on
helpful tips for
reading at home with
your child.
Peanut / Nut Nut Free School Policy
As part of the ongoing safety awareness at Immaculate Heart of Mary
School, tree nuts and peanuts are excluded from the school site, based
on the ingredient list of any food product. This includes all school-related
activities.
In response to the growing number of food
sensitivities reported for members of our school
community, and in recognition of the severe
consequences of a peanut / nut exposure to
individuals, Immaculate Heart of Mary School is
implementing a plan to go peanut / nut free on the
school premises. Adults and children need to be
mindful of any products containing peanuts / nuts
when preparing and bringing food onto the school site.
The immediate impact of a peanut / nut exposure to an individual with
peanut / nut allergy can be life threatening and require medical
intervention or hospitalization. The support of all school families and staff
is appreciated.
Volleyball Action
Congratulations to all four of the school’s volleyball teams on the great seasons they are having!
Not only are they successful on the court, but they are representing themselves and the school in a
very positive light with their display of superb sportsmanship. All home volleyball games are listed
on the November Calendar. Come on out and cheer on the Spirit!! Thank you to the parent
chaperones that drive the students to all the tournaments, games and practices.
Girls Developmental
Team
Coaches: Mr. Tokariwski & Mr. Dedio
Kylie Tokariwski, Nicole Misiak,
Tiana Werbeniuk, Rachel Ann Pera,
Olivia Woloshyn, Natalia Werbeniuk,
Marta Tkaczyk, Kendra Sturgess,
Antonnette Cruz, Catherine
Woloshyn, Taylor Domanski, Gillian
Malchuk, Samarah Fangmann
Boys Developmental
Team
Coach: Mr. Crooks
Brady Dolinski, Nathan
Jacinto, Andrij Deneka,
Andriy Bobelyak, Nicholas
Szun, Joshua Terin, Collin
Argo, Raphael Cabeliza,
Illya Ryhan
Girls Competitive
Team
Coach: Mr. Dedio
Bhavana Garg, Kaitlyn
Hanson, Breanna Hlady, Lily
McCarvill, Illeana Fawcett,
Maddalena Jacobson,
Jeanny Villordon, Marysa
Fosty, Veeta Zakrevsky,
Camryn Hannesson
Boys Competitive
Team
Coach: Mr. Picklyk
Nykola Shpurko, Karnvir Brar,
Michael Lee, Russell
Cabeliza, Darian Picklyk,
Hunter Tycholis, Kendrick
Amoyo, Gabriele Pawlyshyn,
Brandon Pimentel, Michael
Krawchuk
november, 2012
A Remembrance Day Service
Winter Storm Day
The week of November 5-11 will be Remembrance
Day Awareness Week. A Remembrance Day
Service will be held on Friday, November 9 at 9:00
A.M., in the gymnasium. All parents and friends are
invited to attend. Poppies will be available for the
students at the school. Students
are encouraged to make a
contribution to the poppy box
through their homeroom teacher
before November 9. This year as
part of the ceremony a guest
speaker from Veteran Affairs
Canada will be present.
On rare occasions the school may be closed due to severe
snowstorm conditions. If there is a snowstorm blowing please
tune into the radio stations CJOB-680 and CBC-990 on the AM
dial, and as well, check the school’s website. If Winnipeg
School Division is closed because of a storm, then IHMS will
also be closed.
There may be rare occasions when
IHMS is closed for a given day due
to other reasons ... power outage,
water main break ... not affecting
Winnipeg Division Schools. This
would be announced on the above
radio stations.
IHMS Calendar on Website
Did you know you can print the monthly calendar off of the website? On the home page, see the graphic of the monthly
calendar on your right. Click on ‘See Full Calendar’. The calendar will pop up and then print it!
IHMS Uniform Shop News
Is there anything your child needs from the Uniform Shop? The next Shop Open Day is Wednesday, November 14th
from 3:00 - 5:00 PM. There will NOT be a Shop Open Day in December. The first one in the New Year is on January 16,
Fund Raising Raffle - Wednesday, November 28
As indicated in the Fund Raising section of the Immaculate Heart of Mary School
Handbook ... one of the fund raising events for this school year is the 2012 Fund Raising
Raffle. This year the Fund Raising Dinner and Fund Raising Raffle will be two separate
events. The Raffle will be held on Wednesday, November 28 in the IHMS Gymnasium, and
the Dinner on Saturday, March 9 at Holy Eucharist Parish Centre. Each volunteer family is
allocated 2 Raffle Tickets to sell, valued at $50.00 each. Tickets were distributed on October
10. The ticket stubs and money are due back in the school office on Tuesday, November 13.
Annual School Tea
It’s never too early to start preparing for the Annual School Tea. It will be held on Sunday, February 3, 2013. Anyone
that would like to make a contribution to the main or side raffles are encouraged to do so. Your donation can be left
at the school office.
Annual School Tea - Grade 8 Parents
Attention Parents of Grade 8 students: If you are planning to make a monetary donation towards a prize for the
Annual School Tea (from the Graduating Class of 2012) please do so by November 9th. Donations, can be
forwarded to Ms. DiPiero or the school office. Thank you for your support.
Bingo Volunteers
For those families that signed up to work bingo’s during the 2012- 2013 school year ... notices requesting your
assistance were sent home on September 25. The next two bingo dates are Friday, November 16 and Wednesday,
December 19. Mrs. Dolly Dmytryk (IHMS Bingo Coordinator) will be in contact with you if your assistance is
required. Do not show up to work a bingo unless you are called by Dolly. Thank you in advance for your help.
Koubassa & Cheese for Sale
The IHMS Parents’ Guild will be selling rings of koubassa and New Bothwell Cheese during the
month of November. Order forms will be sent home on Thursday, November 8. The order
deadline will be Thursday, November 29. Orders will be distributed on Monday, December
17 ... just in time for the Christmas season! Don’t forget to take an order form to work and
sell these delicious food items to your colleagues!
IHMS Parents’ Guild Meeting
Selecting a High School for Your Child??
All parents/guardians who have children attending
Immaculate Heart are members of the IHMS Parents’
Guild and you are invited to the monthly meetings.
The Guild has a vital role in our school community and
we need you to become a part of this process.
Information regarding school events and activities is
shared, as well as, updates on the school relocation
project. The next meeting of the Parents’ Guild will be
on Monday, November 5 at 7:00 P.M.. A child care
service is provided free of charge for parents that will
be bringing their children.
The IHMS Parents’ Guild will be meeting on Monday,
November 5 at 7:00 P.M.. At the beginning of the meeting Mr.
Picklyk will make a presentation on the process of selecting a
high school. This information will be of high relevance,
especially for families with children in grades 7 & 8. What are
the options for selecting a high school? What is involved with
filling out an application? What are the admission
requirements? What are the tuition fees? All of these
questions will be answered during the presentation. A child
care service is provided for those families that wish to attend
the meeting and are bringing their children.
This year marks the 100th anniversary of Canada’s first Ukrainian Catholic Bishop ..... Nykyta Budka.
Did you know ... his work focused mainly on visiting the faithful, strengthening them in their faith and organizing new
parish communities. He directed much of his effort to building educational institutes and organizing parochial schools and
catechism instruction for Ukrainian children. Of great assistance to the bishop were the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate
who had arrived in Canada ten years earlier.
Volunteers at the Book Fair
We request volunteer assistance with the Book
Fair. Helping hands are required to process
sales during Book Fair hours. If you’re able to
spare a couple hours and can be a ‘helping
hand’ please call the school office (582-5698)
and leave your name and phone number.
november, 2012
Pylypivka or St. Philip's Fast
Ukrainian Catholics refer to the pre-Christmas fast period as Pylypivka or St.
Philip's Fast, as it always begins on the feast of St. Philip the Apostle, November 15.
Pylypivka is a time of preparation before Christmas. The Church offers this time to
remind us of the great celebration of God’s love that we will soon be observing as we
again focus on His birth among us.
Parents, family and friends are invited to join us as we bring focus to this special
time of year with Prayer Services on Friday, November 23 at 9:00 A.M. in the school
gymnasium. As well, IHMS will be selling Mary’s Angels again. More information on the
theme that is being developed for Pylypivka, and an order from for Mary’s Angels, will
be sent home in mid-November. Look for more information on the For more
information on St. Philip’s Fast go to: www.archeparchy.ca/liturgy/philip_fast.htm
Lunch Lady Hot Lunch
The Lunch Lady is a hot lunch caterer who provides a choice of healthy, hot meals for students to enjoy
at school. The meals are delivered hot and ready to serve by the Lunch Lady staff. Everything is well
organized and very tasty! As a bonus, it is a modest fund raiser for the school. The money raised goes
directly towards paying for buses on school field trips. The next Lunch Lady, hot lunch will be on
December 3. Order forms will be sent home on November 12 and are due on November 20.
NO CLASSES ... in November
November 11 - Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day is observed on 11 November to recall the official end of World War I on that date in 1918, as the
major hostilities of World War I were formally ended "at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month".
November 16- Professional Development Day
Teachers will be attending an Educators Conference organized by the Manitoba Federation of Independent Schools on
the topic of technology.
November 19- Assessment Day
Teachers will be collating assessment data and preparing first term Progress Reports for each of the students.
November 30 - Parent / Teacher Conferences
Teachers set the full day aside to meet with parents regarding their child’s progress.
‘All Star Book Fair’ - IHMS Annual Book Fair
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to IHMS!! The Book Fair will be open to buy books on the following dates:
Tuesday, November 20:
3:00pm - 5:00pm open to public
Wednesday, November 21:
9:00 AM - 3:00PM classroom visits (closed 12:00 - 1:00 PM for lunch)
3:00pm - 5:00pm open to public
Thursday, November 22:
9:00 AM - 3:00PM classroom visits (closed 12:00 - 1:00 PM for lunch)
3:00pm - 5:00pm open to public
At the above times students must have an adult with them to purchase books. During
school hours, students will have a chance to preview the books with their classes.
Students will be able to purchase books during a specified class time on November 21
or 22. when they will go with their teacher.
The students will also have the opportunity to participate in a variety of contests to have
a chance at winning coupons to use at the Book Fair.
Families may enter the Family Event Draw where you could win $25 worth of books for the your personal library, and
$25 worth of books for their child’s classroom library. Only the official ballots will be accepted. Students will only be
given one ballot. By purchasing books and supporting the IHMS Book Fair, you enable our school to obtain new
resources for the school and classroom libraries. The Book Fair will accept cheques (made payable to IHM School),
Visa, MasterCard and American Express. For more information about the ‘To the Book Fair and Beyond’ Book Fair
visit: www.scholastic.ca/bookfairs
See you at the book fair!
Way to go ... !!!
... Edie Kazmierczak, for taking on the role as the new Parents’ Guild Treasurer.
... Diane Harik, our past Parents’ Guild Treasurer who did a fantastic job for many years. Diane’s children have now graduated
from IHMS so she is passing the Treasurer’s torch to Edie Kazmierczak.
... Sandra Copp, for taking on the role of Secretary for the IHMS Uniform Shop Executive Committee.
... Julie Skromeda, our past Secretary for the IHMS Uniform Shop Executive Committee, who did an outstanding job for many
years. Julie’s children have now graduated from IHMS so she is passing the Secretary’s torch to Sandra Copp.
... Anna Radawetz (Grade 5), for her wonderful performance as Stella in Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s recent production of The Princess
and the Goblin!
... Lily McCarvill (Grade 8) and Mary McCarvill (Grade 6) are both representing Canada at the World Dance Championships in
Europe at the beginning of December
... the Student Council for organizing a fantastic Halloween Extravaganza and Halloween Sock Hop.
... Thank you to all those families that were able to sell Entertainment 2013 Books and purchase Rice Krispie squares. The Grade
8’s appreciate your support. A total of $434.00 was raised towards the grade 8 graduation!
... Natalka Hutsulak, our Volunteer Coordinator, for lining up parent volunteers at the school
... Deb Hanson for instructing the IHMS Baby Sitters Course.
... Barb Pichlyk and Jane McCarvill for coordinating the Main Raffle for the Annual School Tea
... Kathy Romaniuk for assisting at the IHMS Immunization Clinic on October 4.
... Barb Pawlyshyn for organizing the Koubassa & Cheese Fundraiser.
... Maryna Mikawoz and Julie Argo for coordinating the hot dog days.
... Colleen Chubenko, Sandra Copp, Tammi Shymko, Garry Shymko, Donna Nowosad, Christina
Sikorsky, Kathy Walkow, Elaine Capar, Candice Skromeda and Mavis Kaluzny for volunteering at the
October hot dog lunches.