Catholic Education Week- May 6-11
Monday - Listening in the Light of Christ
· To kick off Catholic Education Week, at 9:00 a.m. all classes will participate in a walk with Jesus (weather permitting). Staff and students will walk around the block. The walk will provide an opportunity to show solidarity as a school. Parents are invited to join us for this walk.
Tuesday - Learning in the Light of Christ
· 1:00 p.m. Mrs. O’Brien’s Grade ½ class (room 1) - Parents are invited to join the class and participate in 5 hands-on activities based on the 5 different themes of Catholic Education Week.
· 1:30 p.m. Mrs. Soroko’s Grade 2/3 (room 7) and Mrs. Stribbell’s Grade 3 (room 3) invite parents to join the class as they use mixed media to create a beautiful keepsake cross.
· 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Parents are invited to join Miss Bassi’s JK/SK class in a craft activity in room 4.
Wednesday - Living in the Light of Christ
· 1:00 p.m. Dress Rehearsal for the evening performance of the Life of Jesus in the gym.
· 6:30 p.m. in our school gym grades 4-8 classes will perform skits to dramatize the life of Jesus.
Thursday- Loving in the Light of Christ
· Grade 7 students will participate in the Walk with Jesus from Bronte Park to Corpus Christi Secondary School in Burlington.
· Mrs. Cullen will be planting seeds with the grade 2/3 class at 12:50 (room 7) and the Grade 3 class (room 3) at 1:30 p.m. Come and see what they sow! Be prepared to get your hands dirty!
Friday - Leading in the Light of Christ
· Mrs. Sanon’s Grade 1 class will share a musical and dance presentation in the gym at 2:30 p.m.
Grandparents' Tea
Tuesday May 15 from 11:50-12:50 in the gym
Next Catholic School Council Meeting
Wednesday, May 30 from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
The Ontario Fun Pass
The Ontario Fun Pass is back! And it’s packed with great money saving coupons for Ontario Kids! Use these coupons for a free child’s admission when accompanied by a paying adult at 21 terrific Ontario attractions. Plus, families will save $2 on a daily parking permit at over 300 Ontario parks.
Starting in June, the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport will offer the Ontario Fun Pass online at www.ontariofunpass.com. Just type in your child’s last name and school board, print the coupons and redeem them at any of the participating Ontario attractions. It’s that simple!
The Ontario Fun Pass – Your child’s ticket to the world of history and science, art and nature.
Get out and play in Ontario this summer!
SUMMER LITERACY AND MATH PROGRAMS Grade 7 & 8 (See Current Forms and Correspondence for information and the registration form)
Intermediate Transitional Math Camp-
This two week summer program is designed for students who would benefit from additional practice and assistance to ease their transition into Grade 8 & 9. As part of the program, students will have access to computers.
Numeracy Through Robotics Camp-
Robotics is a motivational tool that brings math, science and technology to life in the classroom. Robotics enables students to "do" mathematics rather than study it. Robotics offers students a unit of study that implicitly demonstrates the application of math, science and technology as well as reinforce numeracy skills such as Numbers and Operations, Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Problem Solving, Reasoning and Proof; and Communications. Students will have a basic understanding of sensor based measurements, applications for angles, counted and timed events and other computer-based math.
Literacy Through the Arts Camp-
The arts can play a vital role in literacy. Students can be initially engaged in reading by focusing on their comprehension and enjoyment of a given story, poem, chant, or rhyme. Fundamentally, balanced literacy revolves around two primary strands, a reading strand and a writing strand, each of which mirrors the other.
Principal and teacher recommendations are requested for these programs, however, parents may initiate an application. Registrations forms with dates, times and locations are available from your child's school/teacher and must be returned to the home school. They are also available at www.mertoncentre.com
Parents are responsible for transportation arrangements for all programs.
You will be contacted ONLY if your course is full, transferred or cancelled, otherwise, report to the summer school location on the first day.
Parent / Community Information
This link contains great information about how you can support your child in school. http://www.peopleforeducation.ca/how-does-education-work/training-and-resources/helping-children-succeed-the-parent-engagement-toolkit/
Halton Parents is an online resource parents can check out every day for the latest parenting news, tips, health information, local events and so much more – no matter the age of your child. Parents can connect directly with a Public Health Nurse, read our parenting blog or follow us on Twitter.
Triple P - Positive Parenting Program is a positive parenting program that promotes good communication and strong relationships between parents and their children. Telephone support and face-to-face meetings are provided by practitioners in your community. Program information, times and locations can be viewed here or call Halton Region at 311 or 905-825-6000.
At Home Alone workshop provides tools to help parents and their 10-14 year old to assess if they are ready to be home alone. Here are details for upcoming At Home Alone workshops:
Oakville - Thursday, April 19, 2012 - register online or call Halton Region at 311 or 905-825-6000
7 – 8:30 p.m.
Halton Region Administration Building, Auditorium
1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville view map
Coin Collection for Holy Childhood Association
Many thanks for your support of our Lenten outreach this year is in support of the Holy Child Association. Students were encouraged to bring in coins during Lent. Together, we raised $489.96!
Holy Childhood Association's Lenten Appeal offers our children the opportunity to pray for the children of the missions and encourages them to make sacrifices which contribute to this good work. Founded in 1843, the Holy Childhood Association is an international organization whose membership is made up of students in Catholic elementary schools and religious education programs; it is an organization dedicated to fostering children's awareness of the missionary nature of the Church. More than 100 countries participate in this effort to bring the young of different cultures closer. HCA is unique in that the assistance it provides to less fortunate children comes almost entirely from those their own age. Funds raised go toward orphanages, slum areas, schools, hospitals refugee camps and handicapped centers to provide food, medicine, clean water, shelter, and education.
Waste-free Lunch Wednesdays 2012
At St. Michael school we want to be stewards of God’s creation. One of the ways that we can do this is by reducing the amount of waste that goes to landfill. We have been learning about recycling. The next step is to try to eliminate waste altogether. The Environmental Club at St. Michael is encouraging a Waste-free lunch each Wednesday. With everyone’s cooperation our Waste-free lunch Wednesdays should be a success.
The students, staff and parents of St. Michael have contributed immensely to the success of the recycling program you should be congratulated. Keep up the good work and let’s continue being good stewards of the earth.
A new Columbian Squires Circle has formed at Mary Mother of God Parish (for 10-17 year old Catholic boys)
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A new Columbian Squires Circle, which is a Parish based service group for young Catholic men ages 10-17, has formed through the work of the Mary Mother of God Knights of Columbus Council 14446. The name of the Circle, still to be formally approved, looks as though it will be the “Sir Knight Nathaniel Haynes Squires Circle”. The current charter group of 17 young men will be helping out with activities at Mary Mother of God Parish and will be mentored by members of the Knights of Columbus.
If you have a son aged 10-17 who might be interested in this type of program, even if you do not belong to Mary Mother of God Parish, or if you would simply like more information about Columbian Squires, please visit the local Knights of Columbus website (http://kofc14446.ca/squires.html), the Ontario Columbian Squires website (http://www.ontariosquires.com/) or contact the Chief Counsellor, David Fisher, (905-257-3316) chancellor@kofc14446.ca for more details.
The St. Michael Catholic School Council for 2011-2012 Thank you to the following parents who have put their names forward to represent parents on our School Council this year: Joseph Gerada (returning),Bob Griesbach (returning), Linda Larose (returning), Tarra Phillips, Debbie Pires, Anna Zalfaquaruddin, Ann DeLuca Hurd, Kathy Chambers (teacher rep.), Maria Kubacki (non Teaching Rep.), Paula Dominick (principal) Our Next Catholic School Council meeting is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 from 6:00 -8:00 p.m. in our school library. All Parents are invited to attend.
Halton Food For Thought: Breakfast Program runs Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 8:30 a.m. Healthy Baskets in every class are replenished weekly. Thank you Trish Wickie and Judy Kartakis for taking the lead with these programs. Volunteers are needed. Please contact the school.
We Care Health Services Pediculosis Program
We Care Health Services have implemented a dedicated phone line for Halton District School Board and Halton Catholic School Board for improved efficiencies in regards to the Pediculosis Program. This phone line is to stream line all incoming calls from parents and schools.
Benefits for Parents & Schools
Direct contact with the Coordinator in addition to daily school clinic information schedule recorded for parents to listen to if line is busy (they also have the option to leave a message for a call back)
Daily evening message to advise parents of the next morning’s starting points in each section of the Halton region to avoid calling in the morning.
Schools can call and if need be leave a message for the coordinator advising how many classes need to be checked as well as their break times.
Parents can leave messages throughout the day or in the evenings should they require a callback for any reason
We are confident that this dedicated line will help with high call volumes and continuing a service level of 24 hour maximum turn-around time. Service levels will not be compromised as the current phone numbers are still valid during the transition phase.
We would ask that the phone numbers on your website be changed as soon as possible and all office staff is provided with this memo. We look forward to your feedback and any questions or concerns that you may have.
NEW PHONE NUMBERS:
Local (905) 507-6562 Toll free 1-855-507-6562
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