February 2016 Newsletter - Immaculate Conception School

Bulletin de l’École
Immaculate Conception
School Newsletter
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.
Joel 2:12-13
Yet even now, says the
Lord, return to me with all
your heart, with fasting,
with weeping, and with
mourning; rend your hearts
and not your clothing. Return to the Lord, your
God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to
anger, and
abounding in steadfast love.
Dear Jesus, on Ash Wednesday,
Ashes remind us that we are a small part of
God’s creation. They remind us that we are no
better than anyone, and they humble us before
you and others. Help us see that you love each
of us exactly the same. Amen
School Council—Conseil de l’école
Co-Chairpersons/Co-Présidents:
Jeff Myatt /Amber Metcalfe
201 Conc 12 Box 73
Formosa, ON N0G 1W0
Monday, February 1st,
2016
Lundi Février 1st 2016
Mark your Calendars! Thursday
February 11th at 6:00PM in the
grade 5/6 classroom at ICS.
Parents are invited to a
presentation from our
“Religion and Family Life
Consultant” Miss Amy
Kieffer. Miss Kieffer will be
speaking about the new
Health and Physical
Education program as well
as the links to our existing
programs. We look forward
to seeing you on Feb 11th.
Board Administration—Administration du conseil
Director of Education/Directeur d’éducation:
Jamie McKinnon
Superintendent/Surintendante: Francine Pilon
Trustee/Commissionaire: Bev Eckensweiler
Principal/Directrice: Christine Pfeffer
Office Administrator/Administratrice du bureau :
Lynn Hahn
Priest/Prêtre: Father Stephen Lacroix
Our next newsletter will be sent home
Notre prochain bulletin sera
la semaine du 1 mars 2016
Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board
“Proclaiming the Work of Your Love”
BIRTHDAY CLUB
Happy Birthday to the
following students who
celebrate their birthday in
FEBRUARY
Gil Schumacher
Tyson Zettler
Kaden Lippert
Brayden Coville
Reagan Bujold
Dexter Lux
Alexei Reid
Caleb Chamberlain
Atley Lamont
Emily VanDeVyvere
Nathan Schmidt
Mischa Weppler
Nathan Diemert
Abby Folmer
Jillian Wedow
Marley Lorentz
Damion Brooke
Grayden Bird
Colton Kenny
Ryleigh Grubb
Josie Girodat
Connor Dunn
Our next School Council meeting will be
Thursday February, 11th at 6:00PM
Our next School
Mass will be Ash
Wednesday, February 10th
at 11:00 am at
Immaculate
Conception Church
All are welcome!
Junior Volleyball Skills
Competition
Some of our students from grades
4-6 participated in a volleyball
workshop on Thurs. Jan. 28th at SHHS.
The workshop is designed to help students develop
skills, polish techniques and practice good sportsmanship.
A note from MISSIONS ÉTRANGÈRES:
The following students represented our school:
“We received the stamps you had kindness to send us.
Many thanks for this help you have given us in our missionary activities. We are all workers engaged in the pastoral fields of The Lord and we have different ways to collaborate in this mission. Jesus is the Supreme pastor of
our activities. God bless you. Every day we ask God to
help you and protect you and your families.”
Zach Valad
Brody Grubb
Kyle Zettler
Emma Culbert
Anika Weppler
Michael Keyzer
Parker Elphick
Gil Schumacher
Colleen Mulvey
Anne Zettel
Samiah Haase
Mischa Weppler
Thank you to Madame Barnard for collecting the stamps
and mailing them away. The little things we do make a big
difference! Merci Beaucoup!
Please continue to send in your used postage stamps!
BREAKFAST PROGRAM
Thank you! Thank you!
Again this year, we wish to thank Bruce Power, Tim Horton’s, The Greg Dietz Memorial,
VON Canada and parents who have kindly donated money towards our breakfast program.
The students appreciate the delicious items that are made for them.
Thank you to the volunteers for your time and creativity.
“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
Free Throw Basketball
The students and staff at ICS
would like to congratulate the following students who
represented our school at the Knights of Columbus
Free Throw Competition on Saturday January 23rd in
Walkerton.
Well done ICS
Hayden Oberle
Xavier Legace
Colin Myatt
Baxter Legace
Josh Bezeau
Mischa Weppler
Emma Lorentz
Sam Henhoeffer
Shannon Wagner
Our girls and boys participated in the Board
Volleyball tournaments on January 29th and
Feb 1st. As usual the teams showed excellent sportsmanship, skill and encouragement. Both teams went undefeated all day
but came up short in the finals. Everyone
played well and persevered even when they
were down. Both coaches couldn’t have
been more proud of the players.
Team members included:
Blake Wideman, Coleson Fischer, Aidan Hinsperger, Keegan Fischer, Mitchell Dirven,
Layne Grubb, Dom Borho, Isaac Mulvey,
Justin Rogers, Baxter Legace, Ben Fleischauer, Emma Fortney, Chole Kuntz, Cara
Zettler, Billie Martin, Kristen Dillon, Lauren
Dillon, Brooke Lorentz, Bella Cenitagoya,
Madison Begon, Shannon Wagner, Andréa
Barry and Hannah Metcalfe.
Congratulations to Mischa Weppler, Xavier Legace, Emma
Lorentz and Colin Myatt for advancing to the next round in
Arthur on February 6th. Bonne Chance!
SAFE ARRIVAL / DISMISSAL
Voice Mail 367-5283 Call anytime, day or night, and leave your message.
Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board
Ski/SnowBoard Dates at
Blue Mountain
A reminder that our upcoming ski dates are:
Monday, February 8th, February 22nd and
February 29th. If you would like to
chaperone any of these days please call the
school. 519 367 2900
URGENT! The Board has
determined Friday, April 22, 2016, as the
additional Professional Activity Day (PA
Day) to be added to the current school
year calendar for both elementary and
secondary schools.
This additional PA Day is one of the
negotiated terms of the centralized
bargaining process between the Ministry
of Education and the federations
representing Ontario teachers.
Friday, April 22nd will be a PD DAY.
“Proclaiming the Work of Your Love”
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 quote for this month is from 1 Hebrews 3.8:
Finally, all of you, have unity of spirit,
sympathy, love for one another, a tender
heart and a humble mind.
Let us remember in prayer
Reta Fortney
Great Grandmother to Zach
Valad, Sara and Emma
Fortney.
“Gracious God, loving Creator,
Welcome Reta 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.”
Pancake Day sponsored by Parent Council
Tuesday, February, 9th.
There is no charge for the lunch, however, donations will be used
towards student French resources. Students will receive 2
pancakes and 2 sausages. Please send plate and cutlery with your
child. If you would like to volunteer on this day, please call the
school at 519 367 2900.
“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.”
Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board
“Proclaiming the Work of Your Love”
Congratulations to the following students who were recognized for their effort in
demonstrating the virtues of Hope and Trust:
Emma Metcalfe
Jaxon Hergert
Lexis Weber
Gladys Dietrich
Connor Dunn
Hailey Ernewein
Paige Saunders
Sophia Beninger
Eran McNeal
Turner McKenzie
Quentin Hergert
Damion Brooke
Logan Chamberlain
Brayden Voisin
Brooke Lorentz
Phoenix Chamberlain
Keegan Fischer
Skylyn Cassidy
Miles Biesenthal
Tanner Grubb
Bradley Steffen
Madison Bester
Justin Dillon
Hayden Oberle
Congratulations to the following students who were recognized for their effort in
demonstrating the virtues of Patience and Perseverence.
Jesse Zettel
Jasmine Voisin
Victoria Holman
Jillian Wedow
Marley Lorentz
Travis Rawn
Greyson Lux
Conlan Brigden
Austin Weber
Jack Fleischauer
Marc Theodule
Zeiven Oberle
Makayla Walter
Anika Weppler
Ryan Culbert
Owen Ernewein
Isabella Baglole
Landon Lee
Delanet Mitchell
Kristen Dillon
Cydney Stanislow
Emma Fortney
Lauren Kraemer
Isabel Dietrich
Grace Beninger
Elliott Haan
Atley Lamont
SAFE ARRIVAL / DISMISSAL
Voice Mail 367-5283 Call anytime, day or night, and leave your message.
Do you have a door?
We are looking for the donation of a ‘hollow’ door for a school art activity. As you are
most likely aware, Pope Francis has declared a Jubilee Year of Mercy and we will be
celebrating this holy year in our school in many ways, particularly during Catholic
Education Week. The theme for Catholic Education Week this year is “Opening Doors
of Mercy” and each school has been asked to artistically represent a theme of mercy
on the door. If you have a door that you would be willing to donate, please contact
the school at 519 367 2900. Merci beaucoup!
Public Speaking is not an easy thing to do. Our students here at ICS demonstrated courage and confidence at
the school public speaking event that was held on
Wednesday, January 27th in the ICS gymnasium.
The following students shared with their peers and fellow
classes top notch speeches.
Congratulations! Mischa Weppler, Anne Zettel, Abby
Folmer, Cameron Diemert, Kaylee Rich, Delaney Mitchell,
Billie Martin, Lauren Dillon, Travis Rawn, Emma Fortney,
Hannah Metcalfe, Cara Zettler, Samiah Haase, Harley
Martin, Sage Martin, Karlee Weiler and Anika Weppler.
Billie Martin and Mischa Weppler placed first and Cara
Zettler and Harley Martin were runners up. Good luck to
Billie and Mischa at the next round of competition.
QUARTER AUCTION!
Well it went overt so well the first time, we decided to do it again!
The Grade 7/8's are hoping to initiate the second annual "Quarter Auction" as a fundraiser for
the class trip.
This would involve finding 10-12 vendors (ie Thirty-One, Pampered Chef, etc.) to attend our auction.
This would occur on the evening of Thursday, April 7th at the school...
We would prefer to give first rights to the immediate families of ICS Students before we seek vendors from outside
our ICS community.
If you are interested please contact Michele Field at [email protected] prior to Friday, February
12th. Please leave your phone number so that Michele can call you to explain the event. Thank you.
Mme Barnard ’s reading club met before Christmas. Older students
helped younger students to develop their reading skills. Children gave up
at least 15 recesses in order to achieve a winnit sticker for their
certificates. Merci et Félicitations!
Participants were, Brody Grubb, Kyle Zettler, Colleen Mulvey, Emma
Lorentz, Jaxon Hergert, Karlee Weiler, Samiah Haase, Victoria Fahrer,
Emma Culbert and Jasmine Voisin.
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
Gr 8’s To
SHHS
PD DAY
12
13
20
Boys VBall
at SHHS
7
8
9
10
11
Ski day
Pancake
day
Ash Wednesday
Mass 11:00
Parent Council
6:00PM
14
15
16
17
18
19
Chaleureux
Sub day
NED Show
Reconciliation
Caring
Family
Day
Report
Cards go
home
21
22
23
24
25
Empathie
Ski day
Wrap Day
Empathy
Gr 2’s
26
27
Virtue
Assembly
Interviews
4-7
28
29
Ski day
Dear God: I believe that you always listen to me lovingly, and for this I praise You.
Teach me to be like you and listen with my ears and my heart to understand others.
Guide me to commit myself to resolve the suffering of others. Help me to walk in the
Spirit of Jesus, as I learn about, and respond to the many needs of our world. Amen