April 2015 - St. Clare - Catholic Elementary School

April 2015
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CATHOLICTY THROUGHOUT
ear Parents and Guardians,
We have arrived at Holy Week travelling on
our Lenten Journey through our daily prayers,
school-wide celebrations, and the many acts of
kindness demonstrated to others. And so we
hope that on Sunday, when we celebrate the
Risen Christ, we may experience the Hope and
Joy that is Easter.
It is fitting that the month of April is dedicated to promoting the virtue, Reverence and the character trait, Respect. Reverence helps us to honour God
through worship, wonder and awe. Respect helps us to treat ourselves and others with consideration, high regard and dignity. As always, teachers will recognize individual students who have demonstrated these virtues. Please see
the third page for a list of students who were bestowed March’s award for
Perseverance.
St. Clare School is a hub of activity, both academic pursuits and extracurricular, including sports, arts, environmental initiatives, and works of charity. We
will once again this year participate in the Vow of Silence to give voice to
those who have none. This year the Luke 4:18 Committee is joined by three
grade six students who have initiated a campaign to raise funds for Free the
Children. Sofia H., Emma C., Celina V., will be presenting to the students
after the Mass on April 10 to build awareness of the many works that Free the
Children is involved with in the developing world. The Luke 4:18 Committee
this year consists of: Nicholas A., Julia A., Emily C., Lauren C., Jessica D.,
Elisabeth M., Alessia M. Joseph P., Nicholas S.,and Mary Jo V. We are grateful that so many students demonstrate a willingness to act for change. We
hope that the seeds sown will bear much fruit for humanity.
A word of thanks to Catholic School Council for their partnership in making
improvements to our technology consistent with a 21Century learning. This
year, the school has been able to acquire new lap tops, chrome books and
iPads, to serve the needs of our students through the Catholic School Council
funding, the school budget and the Board’s new initiatives. Students are encouraged to develop learning skills and work habits to ensure their success,
and to utilize all available tools. Thank you for all your support. At year’s end,
look for a full listing of Catholic School Council activities and enhancements
that have been possible through your contributions.
On behalf of all staff, I wish you and your families a Blessed
Easter.
Yours in Catholic Education,
Rita Zanatta
“Praise be to God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In
His great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope,
through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.”
Trustee:: MARIA MARCHESE
Director: PATRICIA PRESTON
Superintendent: DONNA HACKETT
Council Chair: DANIELA LOMBARDO
Principal:
RITA ZANATTA
Secretaries: MARIA BOEM
SONIA STIRPE
Pastor: FR. JOHN BOREAN
Associate: FR. PETER TURRONE
April
7 - Zumba
-Catholic School Council 7:00 pm
8 - Scientist in the School, Gr. 3
-TRUSTEE FORUM- Holy Cross 7:00
9 - Grade 2 Rosary Making
-Int. Girls’ Basketball Finals -Hoopdome
10—1.15 p.m. Easter Mass, Father Peter
Free the Children-Vow/Silence Week
13 - Zumba in a.m. - VIP for Gr. 6—a.m.
14 - Zumba pm
15 - Father Peter Presents Sister Regina.
Zumba - p.m..
16 - Speeches at School Level
17 - Vow of Silence Day
20 - Hep B & HPV Immunization
- Oral Comm. Int. Finals, St. Emily
21 - Planet Protectors 20 Minute MakeOver.
First Communion Rehearsal at 1:15 in
Church;
--Oral Comm. Junior at St. Emily
22 - Zumba a.m. - Yoga p..m.
23- Rosary Apostolate
25 - First Communion for Grade 2 students
2:30 p.m. at St. Clare of Assisi Church
27 - Yoga am.
- Student Vision a.m.(22 students)
28 - Zumba p.m.
29 - Hearing Screening;
Zumba a.m.—Yoga p.m.
Looking Ahead to May
May 1—VIP for Gr. 6, 1:00 p.m.
May 6—Jr. Boys Basketball—St. Gabriel
May 7—Jr. Girls Basketball– St. Gregory
391 Velmar Drive, Woodbridge, Ontario, L4L 5J8 905-856 -6643
Quality Learning for All
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SPORTS NEWS
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This year, the school Oral Communications Competition will take place on April 16 with the Junior Students in the morning, and the
Intermediates in the afternoon. Students from grades 4 to 8 are working on enhancing their public speaking and speech writing skills.
These skills will serve the students well in the future. Please help by encouraging your children to persevere and enjoy the learning
experience.
APRIL IS HEALTHY SCHOOL MONTH
Our focus on Healthy Living is always at the forefront. With the Play Leaders, Skipping Club, Big Crunch, Taekwondo,
students are encouraged to get fit and stay active. In April, the Catholic School Council’s Healthy School Committee, will
sponsor three Zumba sessions for each class from Kindergarten to grade 5, and three Yoga sessions to students in grades 6
to 8. Staff and students are grateful for this opportunity. Thank you for sponsoring Catholic School Council!
In May the grade 8 students will participate in You’re The Chef” Program organized by the Healthy Living Committee.
Our committee, chaired by Mrs. Marino and Mrs. DiCresce-Cristoforo, has Public Health Representative Samantha Yau as
resource. Other members are Mr. DeFreitas, Mrs. Fortuna, Mrs. Laurenza, Mrs. Palma, Dr. Parkin, Mrs. Sabat, Mrs. Tassone, Mrs. Quartarone, Mrs. Montanari, Mrs. Galifi and Physical Education Teacher, Mrs. Logozzo-Tanel. Our students are
well served as this group helps them to develop healthy living habits. Thank you.
Planet Protectors—Under the leadership of Mrs. Genova and Mrs. Vigliatore, this numerous, talented group of students have contributed to keeping St. Clare School focused on environmental issues helping
everyone to THINK about the issues that are facing our planet and encouraging everyone in small ways to
participate in working towards solutions. We applaud and thank the following students:
Stefanie S., Isabella G., Savanna S., Alexa C., Sofia M., Isabella S.,Julia S.,Vienna M.,Victoria V., Samantha M.,Lorena F., Julia C., Teah Z., Ava P., Rosetta S.,Tianna B., Brigitte D., Christine F.
Jessica B.,Natalie R., Rita M., Anthony C., Kaitlin P., Lauren K., Vanessa B.,Lauren C., Julia B., Katie L., Michela G.,
Stephanie C., Elena C., Bridgette D., Sofia D., Celina V., Nicolas A., Johnny T., Julian B., Gianluca V., David B.
APRIL 19-25, 2015 is Earth Week. Here are the week’s activities:
Monday: City of Vaughan Yard Clean up @ noon for Planet Protectors in grades 6,7
Tuesday: Litterless lunch (Grade 4 Planet Protectors monitoring classrooms)
Wednesday: Plant a tree in our school yard (grade 6,7 Planet Protectors)
Thursday: Litterless lunch (grade 4 Planet Protects monitoring classrooms)
Friday: Milk Bag Mat Weaving
ALL WEEK: Energy Hog visits by grade 4’s checking appropriate recycling in classrooms and energy conservation.
Everyone is encouraged to continue bringing milk bags and pop tabs.
Spring Planting Day: Friday June 12th 2015
Catholic School
Council Mtg.
April 7 -7:00
WHEN: FRIDAY, MAY 8 AT 7:00 P.M.
WHERE: ST. ELIZABETH CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
525 WESTMISTER DRIVE
THORNHILL, ONTARIO
This year the students in Arts!Alive are exploring the concept of
"me" and "we". Through drama, dance, music, and visual arts the
students are investigating the internal and external struggles they
face in their everyday lives. Artistic expression is enabling the students to demonstrate their feelings about themselves and explore
the dynamics of the relationships with people around them.
Quality Learning for All
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SPEED STACKING IS BACK!
The St. Clare Speed Stacking Team is practicing in preparation for the area level tournament to be held on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Emily Carr H.S.
There will be the YCDSB Final on June13th. The Speed Stacking provides students with the opportunity to develop important physical skills such as
eye-hand coordination, quick response and focus; as well as promoting self-confidence, teamwork, and a good sports ethic. Thanks to a huge team of
facilitators: Mrs. Manna, Ms. Santangelo, Mrs. Vigliatore, Mrs. Genova, Mrs. Inglese and Mrs. Tanel-Logozzo, Mrs. Camerlengo, Ms. Marrone, and
Mme Bruno. Good Luck Team.
CLASS PLACEMENT
The process of the formation of class lists for September will begin during the month of May. The first step in this
process is to determine class organizations, grades one to eight, consistent with Board, Ministry and contractual
guidelines. Each student will be individually discussed and placed according to what staff believes is best for the
child. Our goal is to establish balanced classes to provide effective working groups which will benefit all children in
each class. Teachers from both the receiving and sending grades will meet to carefully consider the following criteria:
 Learning styles
 Academic abilities
 Social groupings
 Special education needs
 English as a Second Language needs
 Behavioural needs
 Balance of males and females
 Previous placement in combined classes
I am sure that you can appreciate that creating the best and most functional class groupings possible is a task which
requires much thought and careful planning.
Accepting parental request for specific teachers would not be in the best interest of all the children in the school, as it
could restrict school staff in forming what we consider the most ideal classroom groupings and therefore the best
learning environment for all students. The teachers who have been working with the students all year know them
well and will make determination of placement in their best interest.
Letters naming teacher preference will be returned.
If you have additional information to share, you are asked to submit this in writing to the attention of the school
principal by May 20, 2015 .
You are cordially
Invited to
Celebrate our
EQAO TEST
Easter Mass
May 25 to June 4
Friday, April 10 at 1:15 p.m.
Father Peter will be the celebrant.
We hope many families will join us.
Good Luck to our
Intermediate Girls
Basketball Team.
They are one of 8 teams
Playing at the Board Finals
At the Hoopdome,.
Thursday, April 9, 2015. Go Saints Go!
SAFE AND CARING SCHOOL
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May 3 to 8 is Catholic Education Week.
School
Screening Association will be visiting St. Clare School this year on April 29, 2015,
to conduct their clinic.
This year, the theme is:
Your child’s hearing should be screened every year
Growing children are very susceptible to middle ear problems and one of the
best ways to prevent hearing loss is early detection of middle ear
function issues.
“Were not our hearts burn-
 A visit to an audiologist costs upwards of $50.00 and is not covered by
O.H.I.P. However, if your child is referred to a hospital clinic by your doctor, the
cost is covered by O.H.I.P.
ing within us while He was

Luke 24:32
Your child’s hearing is not being monitored unless they are being seen by an
Audiologist or and E.N.T.
talking to us on the road?”
A fee of $15.00 is collected to help offset the costs of bringing this clinic to our
School
A permission form will be sent home with your child, approximately 2 weeks before
the clinic date. Please fill out the form, include $15.00 fee and return to the school
prior to the clinic date.
Good Hearing is essential.
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April Catholic Virtue and Character Traits:
REVERENCE
I will honour and respect God’s gift of life.
I will appreciate the awe and wonder of God’s creation.
I will celebrate the joy of Christ’s resurrection.
TEACHER
Virtue for the Month of
TEACHER
STUDENT(s) OF THE
MONTH
Ms. Genova
Alexander S., Nyla S., Celina S.
Ms. Vigliatore
Ms. Santangelo
Leo M, Dylan G
Mr. Manna
MarkAnthony B, Lauren K., Marco P.
Justin A., Bridgette D., Ryan S.
Ms. Ortega
Trent D., Gabriel S., Gianluca D., Noah M.
Ms. Inglese
Elisa V., Aidan C., JohnPaul L., Natalie S.,Jessica
C
Ms. Pecchia
Aidan D., Emilio P., Michael Z.
Mr. Mirabelli
Sebastian M., Luca G., Stephanie C.
Ms. Ciccone
Vanessa P., Luca P.
Ms. Jansen
Olivia L., Elisabeth M., Sofia V.
Ms. Toste
Lisa F., Pearce P.
Mr. Ruberto
Amy N., Michael L., Julian D., Vanessa C.
Mr. Sodiya
Brandon M., Adrian C., Francesca A.
Mdm. Bruno
Adam C., Nathan D.
Ms. Cambareri
Salma M., Joseph V., Carmine B., Catia A.
Mdm. Lavelle
Alexander M., Selena T..
Ms. Galloro
Isabella F., Natalie C., Gianluca A.
Sig. Vultaggio
Rosario S., Emma C.
Ms. DiVincenzo
Isabella S., Luciano C., Sylvia P., Betsy A., Leyah A
Ms.TanelLogozzo
Alessandro F., Natalie G.
Ms. Pucci
Gianluca D., Rebecca D., Hailey K.,
Ms. Paczek
Kayla R., Evan I.
March- Perseverance