March 1, 2010
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March 1, 2010
Immaculate School BulletinConception de l’École Immaculate Conception School Newsletter FAMILY UPDATE Vol. MMXX, Formosa, Ontario N0G 1W0 Phone/Téléphone:(519)367-2900 Number/Numero 6 Formosa, OntarioN0G N0G 1W0 Formosa, Ontario 1W0 Fax /(519)367-2900 Voice Mail : (519)367-5283 Phone: Fax / Voice Mail : (519)367-5283 Tuesday, March 2, 2010 Mardi le 2 mars, 2010 Tuesday, September 5, 2007 4, 2006 Vol. MMVII, Issue 1 BRUCE GREY CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD – VISION STATEMENT Committed to a vibrant Catholic education, we ensure quality learning experiences through community partnerships that nurture each student in mind, body and spirit and embrace the teachings of Christ, giving witness to Gospel values. Lenten Prayer We are a people called to rise from the ashes to new life, the life of God. Therefore, during this sacred season, let us wait and work and pray: Let us rise from the ashes of complaining to center our lives on gratitude. Let us rise from pessimism - to become a people of hope. May we leave harsh judgments in the ashes - and focus on kindly thoughts. May we relinquish worry - to trust in God. We ask also to be taught how to give up discouragement — to be full of hope. And how to give up bitterness - by turning instead to forgiveness. May transformed hearts arise from the ashes, so that we may give up hatred — to return good for evil. And surrender our negativity — in order to become positive. Let us give up anger, and become more patient, and give up pettiness, and become more mature. During these forty days, let us leave in the ashes, gloom to enjoy the beauty that is all around us and may we reject jealousy, as we pray for trust. Let us leave gossiping in the ashes, as we strive to learn self-control. May we surrender our sin, to become converted to virtue. Most of all, during this Lenten season, we seek God’s help to give up giving up, knowing that new life is always within our reach. CHECK OUT OUR NEW WEBSITE!! The Bruce Grey Catholic District School Board is very excited to announce the news of their new website. The site has been redesigned making it easier to find information and also allowing you to see each of our amazing schools within the board. Please visit the site at www.bgcdsb.org EMAIL NEWSLETTER—GREENER OPTION FOR FAMILIES We are trying to share our newsletters by email. Please forward your email address to [email protected] if you would like to receive the school newsletter via email. Families who have access to email are encouraged to sign up for this option. As well, the newsletters are posted on our new school website at: www.bgcdsb.org School Council—Conseil de l’école Board Administration—Administration du conseil Co-Chairpersons/Co-Présidents: Director of Education/Directeur d’éducation: Jeff Myatt and Carrie Anne Clancy-Quish Bruce MacPherson School Contact Information: Principal/Directrice: Francine Pilon Superintendent/Surintendante: Catherine Montreuil Office Administrator/Administratrice du bureau: Trustee/Commissionaire: Bev Eckensweiler Principal: Michael Murphy School Superintendent: Bruce MacPherson Norma Jeanne King Council Co-Chairpersons: to be determined at our first meeting in Head Teacher/Professeur Amy Kieffer Secretary: Norma Jeanne en charge: October. Claire Wardlow-Barnard King Priest/Prêtre: Father Stephen Lacroix Our next newsletter will be Goetz sent home Trustee: William the week of April 4, 2010 Notre prochain bulletin sera Our next newsletter will be sent home the week of September 18, 2006 la semaine du 4 avril, 2010. Immaculate Conception School— Formosa Congratulations to the following students who were recognized for their effort in demonstrating the following virtues: EMPATHY Travis Rawn Matthew McArthur Patrick McArthur Kelsey Voisin Michelle Meyer Josh Logan Shannon Wagner Jose McGlynn Tanner Stuempfle Rebecca Bailey Chloe Lamont CARING Ally Lang Isaac Montag Iain Turner Ally Busby Kody Schnurr Gracie Metcalfe Billie Martin Emma Borho Jayce Busby Courtney Schmidt Mrs. Batte Logan Chamberlain Saint of the Month St Patrick (March 17th) 17th) St. Patrick, who was captured and taken to Ireland as a slave when he was a boy, later escaped and became a priest, then a bishop. Filled with compassion for the people of Ireland because they did not know God, Patrick went back to those who had once been his captors, to bring them the faith. Although he suffered very much at their hands, Patrick continued to love and reach out to them, asking God to forgive them for their harmful words and actions. “St. Patrick, pary for us, that we may reach out with loving compassion to all who need us, even when it is very difficult. Amen” School Council Meeting Wednesday March 31st, at 6:30 in the School Library. JK/SK REGISTRATION If you have not yet registered your child for the 2010/2011 school year or you know of someone who may be planning to register a child please contact the school office and make arrangements to complete the necessary forms. It is never too early to register! Early registration allows the School Board and Transportation Companies to make the necessary preparations for the arrival of your child in September. Taking care of these details early will provide you and your child with a smoother transition in to school in September. SAFE ARRIVAL / DISMISSAL First Reconciliation Wednesday, March 3 7:00 p.m. First Holy Communion Sunday, April 25 11:00 a.m. Voice Mail 367-5283 Call anytime, day or night, and leave your message. Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board BIRTHDAY CLUB Happy Birthday to the following students who celebrate their birthday in MARCH Matthew Donnelly Travis Rawn Keegan Quish Emily Dales Jeremy Schmidt Nathan Stroeder Daniel Poechman Emma Fortney Bella Cenitagoya Konnor Mattingly Turner McKenzie Dorian Charette Sarah Rawn Brennan Wagner Blake Wideman With the help of “Cash for Cartridges” www.cashforcartridges.ca we are collecting HP, Canon and Lexmark inkjet cartridges to be recycled and to raise funds for our school. Please send in your empty cartridges to the office. “Proclaiming the Work of Your Love” - Page 3 of BREAKFAST PROGRAM Here are a few updates in regards to our Breakfast Program from our co-ordinator. We would like to inform parents that the Breakfast Program is every Monday and Wednesday for any students wishing to take part. Just a reminder to parents that we are looking for volunteers, anyone interested and able to help out from 8:00 a.m. to 8:50 a.m. please contact Esther Dietrich at 519-367-2275 The winner of ICS School Advisory Council February Gift Basket Draw was Tristin Voisin. Congratulations Tristin! Thank you for everyone’s support. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you to the parents and students who volunteered to make pancakes for Shrove Pancake Tuesday. Volunteers such as yourselves help to make Immaculate Conception School the wonderful and caring place it is. BUS CANCELLATION Now that the colder weather has arrived and we have seen evidence of snowy weather, we must remind you that there are times when buses do not run due to inclement weather. We ask parents to review your safety plan in regards to late busses or cancellations. Please be reminded that students must be supervised until they load a bus. If buses are cancelled, news regarding this will be broadcast on CFOS 560AM (FM 106.5 or 93.7) Owen Sound and CKNX 920 (FM 102) Wingham. If the weather indicates that road conditions may be poor, please listen to one of these stations for possible reports of cancellations. CKNX has asked us to advise you not to call the radio station, but rather please wait for the announcement or check their website. Our buses will not be sent home early due to inclement weather. In the event that buses do not run in the evening, students may be picked up by parents or billeted in the community. “We are a Catholic Faith Community committed to developing and maintaining a love of life long learning, nurturing self-esteem and respect for all creation.” Immaculate Conception School— Formosa MARCH LEARNING SKILL HOMEWORK COMPLETION Use of information – effectively interprets and synthesizes information – integrates learning from various subjects/areas of learning – gathers information effectively, using a variety of techniques and sources – shows regard for accuracy in analysing and evaluating information – recognizes when assignments and projects would benefit from additional information and identifies the type of information needed – identifies and uses a variety of facilities, equipment, supplies, evidence, research, expert opinions, and discussion to gather information and solve problems – considers all information and alternatives before reaching a conclusion – demonstrates creativity in assessing information and ideas and draws relevant conclusions – organizes information logically and creatively and manages it effectively – selects appropriate research procedures and uses them effectively – asks questions to clarify meaning and ensure understanding -uses information-retrieval technology effectively March = Conflict Resolution Sometimes we all get pretty angry. We may feel that something is unfair, something has been taken or broken that we value, someone is being mean, we’re not getting a fair share, etc…. So what do we do? Well, we could throw a big tantrum, get really upset, be mean to everybody etc…. But would any of these things solve the problem? Probably not. Try to sort things out so that EVERYONE gets a fair go and something of what they want. Think about these 4 things: 1. UNDERSTAND 2. AVOID MAKING THINGS WORSE 3. WORK TOGETHER 4. FIND THE SOLUTION At Immaculate Conception School we are working to use Restorative Justice Questions in dealing with conflict. These are excellent questions to model and practice at home as well. 1. What happened? 2. What were you thinking about at the time? 3. What have you been thinking about since? 4. Who/what has been affected by what you have done? In what way? 5. What do you think you need to do to make things right? SAFE ARRIVAL / DISMISSAL EQAO Primary and Junior Assessment Grade 3 and 6 students have been and will continue to practice for the EQAO assessment. Students will complete practice questions in Reading, Writing and Math. As a follow-up, teachers will engage in a process of reviewing these questions to determine next steps for instruction. Here are some ways parents can support their children’s learning process: • Ask lots of questions about what your child is reading and writing • Model inferencing strategies and skills (e.g. asking “How do you • know?” and “what clues give us the idea that…?”) • Help your child to make connections to what he or she is reading— • use prompts such as “I think that….It reminds me of...I wonder….) • How does this connection help me to understand what I’ve read? The EQAO assessment will ;the first week of June, 2010. Please try to avoid booking appointments for your child on those dates. Students will be practicing sample questions periodically from now until the assessments are written so that students are comfortable with the format. Voice Mail 367-5283 Call anytime, day or night, and leave your message. Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board “Proclaiming the Work of Your Love” - Page 5 of MARCH VIRTUE ASSEMBLY “Let the same character be in you that was in Christ Jesus” Please join us for our school assembly on Wednesday March 31, 2:40 pm Philippians 2.5 Everyone is welcome! Character Education Is a way of life and being March Virtue Compassion Empathy is being able to identify with, and feel the concerns, feelings and needs of another person. A person of empathy is able to listen sensitively, understand and lovingly “be with” another person. Empathy is at the heart of the ministry of Jesus who first sought to love and understand the people he later healed, and empathy is also at the heart of discipleship. “The heart is happiest when it beats for others” You can reinforce the virtue of Empathy by using our Catholic Culture of Deep Caring Calendar Week One •I believe that God listens lovingly to me. Week Two •Like Jesus, I notice when someone is hurt Reminder Due to some close calls, we are asking drivers from our School Community to try to avoid driving through the Church parking lot when coming to Immaculate Conception School. You help in this matter is greatly appreciated! JUNIOR VOLLEYBALL On Tuesday, February 9, 2010, the following students attended a Volleyball Skills Clinic at Sacred Heart High School in Walkerton: Esther Boersma, Sophie Borho, Dorian Charette, Justin Donnelly, Dallas Fischer, Abby Hahn, , Patrick McArthur, Lucas Slosser-McLean, Aidan Quish, Ronin Remers, Brennan Wagner and Collin Zettler. Special thanks to Mrs. D. Fischer and Mme Miller for coaching and encouraging our future volleyball stars. and needs a friend. Week Three •I listen with my ears and my heart to understand and encourage others. Week Four •I learn about the needs in our world and commit myself to helping all who are suffering. SCHOOL BUS POLICY We would like to remind all of our parents and students that all school buses have a NO EATING ON THE SCHOOL BUS policy. Children are given opportunity to have a snack mid afternoon and should not require snacking on the bus. Please remind your child of this detail. SAFE ARRIVAL / DISMISSAL Thank you for using our Voice Mail 367-5283. Please call anytime, day or night and let us know if your child has flu-like symptoms including fever, sore throat, cough, vomiting or diarrhea. These symptoms are reported daily to the Health Unit. “We are a Catholic Faith Community committed to developing and maintaining a love of life long learning, nurturing self-esteem and respect for all creation.” Immaculate Conception School— Formosa ICS Chess Teams ICS chess teams had a successful tournament at Mother Teresa school. Our Junior and Senior teams won Gold medals and the trophy for their divisions, our Intermediate team won Silver Medals. Congratulations to all for their hard work and dedication through many weeks of practice. Thank you Mrs. Beitz for your time and dedication to our Chess Teams. Junior: Lucas Slosser-McLean Phoenix Armstrong Lachlan Alexander Intermediate: Luke Zettel Ryan Bester Alli Meyer Senior: Matthew McArthur Mitchell Eckert Alex Hubert SAFE ARRIVAL / DISMISSAL Voice Mail 367-5283 Call anytime, day or night, and leave your message. Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board “Proclaiming the Work of Your Love” - Page 7 of COMMUNITY / PARISH NEWS Plan to attend the 23rd Formosa Toy Show and Sale on Sunday, March 21, 2010 at Knights of Columbus Hall, Fire # 1658, Hwy 9 between Mildmay and Walkerton from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Displays of farm toys, industrial equipment, cars, trucks, vintage vehicles and more. From 1:00 - 1:30 p.m show also includes an auction with proceeds to the Cancer Society. Admission $2, children under 8 FREE with an adult. For details call John Benninger 519-392-6207. Plan to attend the Formosa Fabulous Feast on Sunday, March 28, 2010 at the Formosa Community Centre from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Featuring Hot Buffet with Ham, Chicken & BBQ Beef and all the trimmings. Silent Auction and refreshments upstairs. Delivery available in Formosa and Take-Out available. Adults $13, Children 5 - 10 yrs $8, Children 4 yrs and under FREE. Proceeds towards Formosa Immaculate Conception Church Bells restoration. Sponsored by Formosa Lions & Lioness. More info call Jim 519-392-8282. SPLASH ‘N BOOTS - a performance for the whole family, voted Canadian Children’s Music Group of the Year. Victoria Jubilee Hall, Walkerton on Saturday, April 17, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets available at Holst’s and Brown’s in Walkerton, and at Victoria Jubilee Hall. For more information: www.vjhall.on.ca or 519-881-2826. Let us remember in Prayer Raetta Harrison Grandmother of Tanner Stuempfle Gracious God, loving Creator, welcome Raetta into paradise In your love, lead her into the unending joys of your presence where every tear will be wiped away, and there will be no more sorrow. Amen “We are a Catholic Faith Community committed to developing and maintaining a love of life long learning, nurturing self-esteem and respect for all creation.”