Bulletin de l École Immaculée Conception School Newsletter

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1 Bulletin de l École Immaculée Conception School Newsletter 201 Conc 12 Box 73 Formosa, ON N0G 1W0 Monday, May 2nd, 2016 Lundi le 2 mai 2016 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. CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK 2016 May 1 st 6 th Opening Doors of Mercy Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy. Matthew 5:7 Monday: Mercy that Welcomes (Jesus and the Woman at the Well: John 4: 1-42) Tuesday: Mercy that Loves (The Good Samaritan: Luke 10:25-37) Wednesday: Mercy that Forgives (The Prodigal Son: Luke 15:11-32) Thursday: Mercy that Lives the Gospel (Zacchaeus: Luke 19:1-10) Friday: Mercy that Rejoices (Healing of the Paralytic: Luke 5: 17-26) Catholic Education Week Prayer God of Love and compassion, help us to open the door of mercy in our school communities, in our families and in the world. Let mercy guide our living and bring us closer to the heart of the gospel. May we live as Jesus with mercy that welcomes, loves, forgives and calls us to live the gospel joyfully. Amen. Principal/Diretrice:... Christine Pfeffer Board Administration Administration du conseil Office Administrator/ Director of Education/ Administratice du bureau:... Lynn Hahn Directeur d éducation:... Jamie McKinnon Priest/Prêtre:... Father Stephen Lacroix Superintendent/Surintendante:... Francine Pilon School Council Conseil de l école Trustee/Commissionaire:... Bev Eckensweiler Co-Chairpersons/Co-Présidents: Our next newsletter will be sent home the week of June 1 st... Amber Metcalfe and Susan Dietz Notre prochain bulletin sera la semaine du 1 juin 2016

2 MIDWESTERN ONTARIO ROTARY MUSIC FESTIVAL RESULTS April 18th to May 2nd, 2016 Congratulations to our talented students! PIANO SOLO First Second Third Fourth Baxter Legace Baxter Legace Jesse Zettel PIANO DUET First Second Third Piano Trio-First Place Briar and Meredith Legace and Xavier and Baxter Legace Double Duo Guitar First Second VOCAL SOLO First Second Third Saskia Remers Saskia Remers TAP DANCING IRISH DANCING First Second First Sophia Herchmer Elena Dobson x3 Emma Metcalfe Madelyn and Avery McGregor x4 BALLET First Saskia Remers Emma Bezeau Teo Remers Group Dance First Emma Metcalfe, Mischa Weppler, Hannah Metcalfe, Gracie Metcalfe HIP HOP-First Emma and Josh Bezeau Sophia Herchmer and Teo Remers JAZZ MUSICAL THEATRE DANCE/Modern Step Dancing Junior Acro First First First First Saskia Remers Saskia Remers x2 Aubri Dupuis x2 Madison Herchmer Emma Metcalfe x 2 Emma Metcalfe Emma Metcalfe Emma and Josh Bezeau Festival Choirs 83% in both Classes

3 Support Staff We would like to thank Mrs. Hahn, Mrs. Schefter, Mrs. Weiler, Mrs. Armstrong, Mrs. Fischer, Ali Meyer, Bryan Grubb, Mme Miller has been busy with her volleyball club. Students in grade 3 and 4 play volleyball at recess times. Keaton Rich and Mrs. Batte for their endless support and dedication to our school. We are truly blessed to have them as part of our school community. Congratulations to the following students who were recognized for their effort in demonstrating the following virtues: Forgiveness Michael Keyzer Anthony Voisin Izak Hergert Spencer Teeple Lauren Dillon Kindness Talon Hope Jocelyn Wilhelm Ameera Haase Eden Beglaw Connor Lee Ellie Grubb Mischa Weppler Riley Martin Cassidy Pfeffer Tanner Grubb Caleb Chamberlain Annette Hinsperger Emily VanDeVyvere Rylie Hadwen Myla Anderson Emma Bezeau Mitchell Barry Colton Kenny Landen Oberle Addison Hubbs Dawson Diemert Mitchell Dirven Rachel Nichols Tyler Nichols Paige Haight Marlee Stroeder Mark Labriola Gavin Bester

4 ICS has been very busy! Our primary students have successfully finished reading club. Bravo les amis! Thank you to our primary teachers for organizing and making reading club fun for staff and students! Bravo Mme Miller, Mrs. McGregor, Mme Herman, Mme Melfi, Mrs. Fischer and Mme Desjardins. Thank you to the reading helpers for giving up your recesses to help our younger students. Some of our grade 7 s have been very busy designing a door for Catholic Education week. The theme is Opening Doors of Mercy. The door will be on display at the Bishop s dinner and at ICS during Catholic Education week. Thank you to Robin Oberle for donating the door for this project.

5 Immaculate Conception School Formosa FIRST HOLY COMMUNION Sunday, April 24th, 2016 Please keep our grade 2 s in your prayers as they receive Jesus in the Eucharist for the first time. Beninger, Amelia Bushey, Dereon Coville, Brayden Dietz, Claire Fischer, Ethan Grubb, Ellie Howald, Niklas Kennie, Denika Labriola, Mark McNeal, Eran Mulkern, Ethan Oberle, Zeiven Saunders, Paige Schumacher, Nevin Stroeder, William Walter, Makayla Wells, Peyton Bolden, Madison Byers, Keanna Diemert, Kyra Ernewein, Hailey Fleischauer, Jack Hergert, Izak Hubbs, Vanessa Keyzer, Gabriel Lux, Greyson Montag, Joel Mulvey, Madelyn Pfeffer, Cassidy Schneider, Lauren Strauss, Marlee Tuttle, Alexia Weiler, Paige Weppler, Malcolm Thank you to Father Lacroix for donating the Lectionary adapted for children to our school. The children s lectionary adapts the readings for mass in words that are easier for our students to understand and read.

6 Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board Proclaiming the Work of Your Love DRESS CODE As the warmer weather approaches please review the school dress code with your child: Our school is a Catholic community and we require our students to dress in a fashion that represents the respect and dignity of the individual. We are a place of learning and as such have an understanding that what we wear portrays our purpose. Clothing must be functional, modest and clean. Students are expected to wear clothing that will overlap when standing and sitting and must cover undergarments. Open back, tube/tank tops, spaghetti straps and muscle shirts are not permitted by themselves or under other clothing. Sleeveless tops with a shoulder band of at least the width of three fingers are acceptable. Shorts, skirts, skorts and dresses are expected to be of a modest length (width of wearer s hand at knee). T-shirts with suggestive slogans or those offensive to Christian values are not permitted. It is recommended that all pupils necklaces and neck wear (i.e. chokers, chains, whistle straps, neckkey chain holders etc.) are to be constructed of breakaway materials, or preferably not worn at all. (Recommendation by the jury at the Coroner s Inquest of the Myles Neuts fatality in 1998.) Before students leave the school premises for a special activity or an excursion, the teacher will inform the students and their parents of the appropriate dress required e. g. white shirts, black pants for a Music Festival etc. We show we care, by dressing in a manner which is appropriate for our school setting Proper Footwear Students are allowed to wear sandals and flip flops indoors, however, outdoor shoes must have backs on them. Proper footwear is required for gym time activities indoors and outdoors. Let us remember in prayer Harold Weber, John Voisin and Reay Hinsperger Great Grandfather to Denika Kennie and Austin Weber, Papa to Elena Donbson, Great Uncle to Aubri and Andrea Dupuis and Grandfather to Annette and Aiden Hinsperger, Great Uncle to Logan, Caleb and Phoenix Chamberlain. Gracious God, loving Creator, Welcome Harold, John and Reay into paradise. In your love, lead them into the unending joys of your presence where every tear will be wiped away, and there will be no more sorrow. Amen. Mon Dieu, Je te loue de m'avoir montré ce qui est bien et ce qui est mal à travers l'exemple et les enseignements de Jésus, et de l'église. Forme ma conscience dans la vérité, afin que je puisse faire des choix qui sont affectueux et bons, même si c est difficile. Donne-moi le courage de défendre en ce que je crois, et que je puisse travailler pour la justice en toutes circonstances. Aide-moi à marcher dans l'esprit de ton Fils, qui a toujours vécu sa vie avec intégrité. 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.

7 Immaculate Conception School Formosa Happy Birthday to the following students who are celebrating their birthday in MAY: Mission Bazaar Friday May 6th 1:00 pm-2:30 pm Proceeds to local needs. Bester, Rain Culbert, Emma Fischer, Ethan Grubb, Ellie Hadwen, Layla Haight, Paige Legace, Baxter McGregor, Madalynn Mitchell, Delaney Mulvey, Madelyn Oberle, Landen Schnurr, Katelyn Strauss, Marlee Widmeyer, Jayda Zettel, Rowen Bolden, Madison Dietrich, Gladys Fischer, Keegan Grubb, Tanner Hahn, Grayden Kraemer, Lauren McGregor, Avery Mitchell, Abby Montag, Rachel Newton, Liam Schneider, Kate Schumacher, Nevin Weppler, Anika Wilkins, Brooklyn Early Dismissal Day Wednesday, May, 4 th Dismissal is at 1:20PM School Track and Field Meet Thursday, May 18th in Mildmay Board Track and Field Meet Tuesday, June 21st Davidson Centre in Kincardine May Crowning School Mass Thursday, May 11th at 11:00 AM May 4 May 10, 2015 Celebrate Screen-Free Week! On May 2-8, children, families, and communities around the world will rediscover the joys of life beyond the screen. Unplug from digital entertainment and spend your free time playing, reading, daydreaming, creating, exploring, and connecting with family and friends. Each student will receive a log-sheet to be signed by a parent for turning off the screens and getting active.

8 Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board Proclaiming the Work of Your Love - CONGRATULATIONS! Lauren Dillon and Emma Fortney The Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board will honour students at an Applause Breakfast in Chesley on May 2 nd. Two students from each school in our Board were selected. Lauren and Emma demonstrate the virtues of our Catholic Faith on a regular basis, and are a true blessing to our school community. They were chosen based on their ability to act as role models, their respect for our Faith, our school and our community and their many ongoing small acts of kindness. Students from Grade 4-6 were chosen to participate in a basketball skills day at Notre Dame Catholic School in Owen Sound on Tuesday, April 12th. Students had a fun filled day with lots of participation. Thank you to Mr. Travale for working with the students to get them ready and Thank you to Mr. Blair for taking them to Owen Sound. Hayden Oberle Cameron Diemert Michael Keyzer Xavier Legace Mitchell Barry Abby Wideman Victoria Holman Colleen Mulvey Jasmine Voisin Karina Hahn 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.

9 Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board Proclaiming the Work of Your Love Catholic Education Week Activities at ICS Opening Doors of Mercy May 1 st - 6 th Sunday, May 1 st Mass Immaculate Conception Church 11:00am All are Welcome! Monday, May 2 nd Mercy that Welcomes Applause Breakfast -Prayer Service -Electrical Safety/Tree Planting for JK/SK -Trinity Presentations Tuesday, May 3 rd Mercy that Loves -Math Games with buddy classes Wednesday, May 4 th Mercy that Forgives -Early Dismissal -Students dismissed 1:20pm -Welcome to KDGN for our new JK s Thursday, May 5 th Mercy that lives the Gospel -full school Christian Meditation Friday, May 6 th Mercy That Rejoices -Mission Bazaar from 1:00-2:30pm Check out this link for a message from Bishop Crosby EQAO Grade 3 and Grade 6 students are preparing for the EQAO assessment. This is not an activity that should cause anxiety for the students. Students are encouraged to do their best and to enjoy the opportunity to show off their academic skills. Parents are strongly encouraged to avoid booking appointments during this time period. When students miss a portion of the testing they are required to complete the missed portion first, before he/she can move on to the next phase. The EQAO assessment will occur Monday, May 23rd to Thursday, June 2nd Please contact the classroom teacher if you have any questions about the process, areas of focus or how to specifically assist your child. 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.

10 COMMUNITY / PARISH NEWS COME HIKE WITH US! The 3rd Annual Hike for Hospice will take place on Sunday, May 1st at 1:00PM in the Village of Formosa. The Hike is 5KM or one town block. For more info or to get a pledge sheet, please contact the hike coordinator, Joan Borho at th Annual Village Wide Yard Sales in Formosa: Saturday, May, 14th 8:00 AM-2:00PM Rain or Shine. Lots of Vendors: Something for everyone. For more info please call or ICS has received a cheque for $50.00 from round one. Thank you to the parents who pledged the first time around. We get a second chance to pledge. ICS has the potential to receive up to $ more towards our breakfast program. Please take a moment to pledge. Merci Beaucoup! Formosa Lion s 5th Ribfest at the Formosa Lioness Park on Saturday, June 18th. Pork Rib Dinner from 5-7PM. $18 for adults, children 12 and under $9. Tickets can be purchased at the Formosa Post Office, Simply Delicious, Miller Insurance Teeswater, CMR Mildmay and from any Formosa Lions member. There will be activities in the afternoon, Ron s Lawn Games Galore, Horseshoes, Duck Race at 2:30PM. Licensed bar from noon to midnight. Music provided by Southern Carrick Rhythm Wreckers.

11 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday INTEGRITY is following the example of Jesus, by standing firm for what we believe, even when it is hard. A person with integrity follows his/her conscience, making choices which are loving and life giving. 1 2 Applause Breakfast 3 4 Early Dismissal 5 Christian Meditation 6 Mission Bazaar 1:00-2:30PM 7 C at ho li c Ed uc at io n Week / Scr een Free Week Mac & Cheese Crowning Mass 11:00 am Parent Council Mtg 6:00 pm Wrap Day 15 Integrity L intégrité Water Festival 18 Track & Field Grilled Cheese Virtue Assembly EQAO begins Chicken Salad 29 Idealism L idéalisme Taco Day