Our Lady of Mount Carmel School

Our Lady of Mount Carmel School 10524-76 Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T6E 1L3 Phone:(780) 433-1062 Fax: (780) 439-0105 Administrator s Message December 2017 Newsletter There are few times during the year that are more sacred for a family than Christmas. It is so rich in traditions which, despite commercialism, still stir our hearts and fire our imaginations. The manger scene, the tree, the music and carols, and the lights shining in the winter darkness all joyfully proclaim the birth of Jesus Christ. Opportunities abound to gather and rekindle old friendships and start new ones! The school is abuzz with excitement as we prepare for our Christmas Concert on Wed Dec 6th @ 7:00 p.m. It will feature all children from kindergarten to grade five singing songs during the Performing Arts Academy production of A Charlie Brown Christmas. Our G6-9 Bands will get the evening underway with a rendition of your holiday favourites. We look forward to seeing and hearing the sights and sounds of Christmas come alive in our gymnasium that night! Elementary students and the JH Band should be at school by 6:30 p.m. which is when the doors to the gym will be opened. Our annual Mount Carmel Hockey Classic is being held on Thursday December 21st at the nearby Southside Arena. The puck will drop around 9:30 that morning as our G8 and G9 Hockey students vie for bragging rights. As per usual, this last Thursday before the Christmas break will be a full-day of school and Friday December 22nd a half-day. All members of our school community and their close friends are more than welcome to join us on both Dec 6th and on the 21st! On behalf of our staff, we wish all students of Our Lady of Mount Carmel School and their families a very Merry Christmas and a Blessed 2018. Mr. Kevin S. McGoey Ms. Diane Bowers-O Neill Principal Assistant Principal

School Mission Statement: Our mission is to provide an education which embodies the Catholic faith principles of nurturing, acceptance, respect, and love. School Motto: We Are Family! Should any member of our school community be experiencing financial hardship, kindly contact Principal McGoey who may be able to arrange some support. Safety Talk Avoid Falls This Winter! Here s how Walk like a penguin with your feet pointed out slightly Take shorter, shuffle-like steps Keep your centre of gravity over your feet as much as possible Keep your arms at your sides Concentrate on keeping your balance Watch where you are stepping GO S-L-O-W-L-Y, V-E-R-Y S-L-O-W-L-Y!

School Council & School Fundraising Society News Hello OLMC Families, The School Council thanks the new families who joined our November meeting. There s always room at our table for any parent who would like to participate! Please note that our next meeting will be January 16 at 6:30 pm in the library. If you would like to join our mailing list, please contact us at olmcsac@gmail.com. Once on our mailing list, you will receive information on all upcoming events hosted by our School Council such as casinos, hot lunches, pancakes on Shrove Tuesday, and the family dance and silent auction. We hope to meet a few new members on January 16th. We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all parents who have signed up and volunteered at our Casino being held on December 7 & 8th. If you haven t yet signed up, and would like to help, please email mamastaceyfurlong@hotmail.com. The next hot lunch will be held on December 8th with Deluxe Burger Bar. All student orders may be made through www.healthyhunger.ca. Please consider volunteering for 45 minutes to help distribute the lunches from 11:45 am 12:20 pm. December 3rd is the last day you can order this hot lunch. Extras will not be available in the JH Canteen. Pro tip: There are seven more hot lunches available and you may pick and pay for all of them at once! That s the equivalent of one week of lunches that you or your child won t have to prepare! Easy Fundraising: Keep submitting your itemized Boston Pizza receipts to our school office, which will provide our School Council with an extra 5% cash for school programs and activities. On behalf of your School Council, we wish everyone an exciting Advent season and a Blessed Merry Christmas. We hope all our families enjoy this beautiful season with family and friends in the beauty of the white Christmas which is promised. Almighty Father, may we look forward to the birthday of Christ, experience the joy of salvation, and celebrate that feast with love and thanksgiving. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you, one God, for ever and ever, AMEN.

December Music/Band News We ve had a great start to the band season this year! In early fall we went on a successful trip with the grade 6 classes to Jumpstart at the College of Alberta. While there, students learned how to play their instruments and were treated to a concert by the clinicians. Next, our Junior High Band played a beautiful rendition of O Canada at our school s Remembrance Day service. I would like to send a huge thank you to Nikolai Tchesnokov for playing Last Post on his trumpet as a special tribute. Going forward, we are going to start preparing for the upcoming festival season with some new pieces that will continue to showcase our band s talents. All of our music classes and bands are working hard to prepare for this year s Christmas Concert on Wednesday, December 6. We are very excited to showcase what we have been working on and entertain you with some new Christmas songs mixed with some of the classics. All of our music will be performed throughout the duration of our Christmas play, A Charlie Brown Christmas. We ask elementary students to please dress in their Sunday Best for the performances-no sweat pants please. All band students are asked to dress nicely in black, if possible. The concert starts at 7:00pm. We look forward to seeing you then! Merry Christmas! Leslie Harbin

Performing Arts: Performing Arts students showed their talents and learning in many ways during November including in our Remembrance Day Service, with harmonized singing, Willy Wonka rehearsals, field trips, masks, creating set designs, and of course rehearsing for A Charlie Brown Christmas. December has the following events in store: Saturday Dec 2 A Jr. High improv team will compete in the J. Percy Page Improv tournament from 9:00-4:00pm. It s go-time for us at noon and at 3:00! Dress Rehearsal for the Christmas Concert is on Wednesday, December 6th at 1:15 pm. Family and Friends are invited. Mt. Carmel Christmas Concert Wednesday, December 6th at 7:00 pm. Students should be at school at 6:30 p.m. and go directly to the PA room. Elementary is acting and Jr. High is doing backstage roles. Most costume pieces are here at school but please look up their Charlie Brown character for hairstyles- Lucy characters will have wigs. Tuesday, December 12th - PA Grades 4-9 Field Trip to Garneau Hall Seniors Home from 1:00 3:00 pm. Parents are welcome to attend. Dec 19- PA Christmas Party potluck- bring any refrigerated food to me and I can put it in the staff fridge Some Jr. High students will be singing the national anthem at the Mt. Carmel Hockey Classic on the morning of Thursday December 21st. JH students can look up their songs for the Spring Musical on youtube by searching "Willy Wonka Jr." Students should know their script and be comfortable with their songs when they return from Christmas break. Please work with your child and read them their cue lines at home. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas filled with love and service. Thank you for a wonderful 2017. Love and blessings to all! Ms. Anna Paquin PA Academy Director OLMC

Rec Academy This month in the Recreation Academy, our students had fun swimming, kayaking, and rock climbing! They also participated in Cross Fit and some aquatic activities such as Inner Tube Water Polo and Underwater Hockey. We are looking forward to an exciting December full of activities! Congratulations to Mateusz Lesanko and Phoebe Naidu who were our Recreation Academy Students of the Month! Jen Belous, Director

Soccer Academy Soccer Academy: We are one month into our indoor season. The student athletes have enjoyed the change and worked hard on their individual skills. We celebrated a number of Athletes of the Month. These are the students who have excelled in their effort and positive commitment to the academy.the Junior High will now prepare for the annual STM Christmas tournament that they participate in. It will take place in December 7th and 8th. Dawn Poulin-Biro Mount Carmel Soccer Academy Director-Instructor Hockey Academy Dear Parents, As many of may be aware, on Thursday December 21st, the Mount Carmel Hockey Academy will host the 13th Annual Mount Carmel Classic. The Classic will be held on the last Thursday before Christmas Break. Our Grade 8 & 9 students play in a full length game, attended by the entire school. As is part of this special tradition, we will also be collecting food and cash donations to be given to a special cause. Every year, awards and prizes are drawn during The Classic for students in attendance. These prizes are donated by family members and sponsoring companies. We are hoping for continued generosity this year. All individuals donating awards and prizes will be recognized during the event as well as on a donor poster which will be placed at the front entrance of the arena. Thank you in advance for your generous support of our 13th Annual Mount Carmel Classic, Your MTC Hockey Academy Staff, Andrew Zvonkovic Mount Carmel Hockey Academy Program Coordinator Head Instructor

13 TH ANNUAL MTC CLASSIC Join us for our 13 th Annual MTC Classic: Food Concession! Fun & Prizes! Silver Collection & Food Bank donations accepted at the door! Alumni Appearances! Great Atmosphere! Come on out to cheer the two Junior High teams drafted by Mr. Bil La Forge and Mr. Andrew Zvonkovic. December 21st, 2016-9:30am-12:00pm Southside Arena-10525 72 Ave.

Volleyball SENIOR GIRLS TEAM: Our Senior Girls team have won several matches and have one game left in our regular season again Ben Calf Robe. Each member has shown tremendous growth and put forth a strong effort. A special thanks to our Student Teacher, Ms. Mathew, for her coaching support this year. On November 17th, the team had an opportunity to attend the Golden Bears and Panda games! We look forward to the play-offs starting the week of December 4th! Please come and cheer our team on! GO TIGERS! Coaches: Diane Bowers-O Neill Brendan Leonard

Volleyball JUNIORS The Junior Volleyball teams are in full swing at Mount Carmel School! Both teams are participating in a Junior Volleyball league and competing against other Edmonton Catholic Schools. Our first game was held on November 9th, and each of our teams showed strong promise and potential! They played again on November 17th and 18th in the Father Michael Troy tournament. We wish them luck and success in all their games this season! On December 1st and 2nd, the teams will put their skills to the test in the Louis St. Laurent tournament. Go Tigers!!! Junior Boys Junior Girls 2 Ryland W 1 Phoebe N 3 Owen T 2 Kim A 4 Memfis B 7 Brianne B 5 Evan G 8 Chloe J 6 Nate T 10 Jennah P 7 Sebastian W 11 Sheryl D 9 Ethan S 12 Nadia J 11 John O 13 Mackenzie W 12- Jack M 14 Ceilidh M 13 Luke C 15 Tristan K 16 Theo N

Inclement Weather We are entering the cold season and we encourage students to dress appropriately for the weather. Students go outside at recess and lunchtime unless the weather is inclement. Components of inclement weather are continuous rain, extreme wind, or extreme cold (combination of temp and wind-chill factor of -20 Celsius). Students stay inside during inclement weather. We are in contact with the weather bureau and we also follow a weather chart that gives us the necessary information. Rest assured that we would not allow the little ones to freeze (and not even the big ones either!). We also rely on students to use good judgment when it comes to freezing temperatures. If they arrive at school early, they can access the school to stay warm. Please be advised that the following Radio and TV Stations will carry announcements with respect to transportation cancellations due to inclement weather conditions. 630 CHED AM 930 The Light CJCA CBC CISN FM 103.9 SHINE 105.9 FM CHFA (CBC Fr.) FRESH FM 92.5 TSN 1260 CFCW 790 INEWS 880 AM 95.7 CRUZ FM CAPITAL FM 96.3 The Bounce FM 91.7 The Bear 100.3 FM K97 97.3 UP! 99.3 FM SONIC 102.9 FM 102.3 NOW! Radio HOT 107 FM 104.9 VIRGIN Radio FM TV STATIONS CITYTV CTV Edmonton GLOBAL Edmonton CBC TV Every effort will be made to have messages broadcast commencing no later than 6:30 a.m.

Idling By-Law The City of Edmonton Idling Bylaw was put into effect as of January 1, 2013. The Bylaw prevents vehicles from idling in designated areas near schools and hospitals. The Bylaw only applies when the temperatures rise above zero degrees Celsius. Drivers cannot idle for more than three minutes within any 30-minute period when parked in an area designated as no idling. Bylaw exemptions apply to vehicles licensed to provide public transport, such as School buses and taxis; emergency vehicles and vehicles transporting medically fragile people. We all deserve clean air. With your help, we ll be able to create a healthier environment for our students and school communities. To learn more about the Idling Bylaw visit www.edmonton.ca/beidlefree

The Chaplain s Corner Blessings Mount Carmel Families! Throughout the month of November, the Mount Carmel community continued its spiritual journey focusing upon the theme of Hearts to Love, Hands to Serve. In keeping with this year s message, MTC students con - cluded their social justice activity We Scare Hunger. We greatly appreciate the amazing contributions, kindness and efforts on display from all of our students and families! In addition, they continued with their morning prayers and daily readings emphasizing the importance of selflessness, humility, and extending kindness to others, particularly to those less fortunate. As we get closer to Christmas and bearing this year's theme in mind, Mr. Leonard and his leadership team will be spearheading his annual social justice initiative Toys for Tots. On November 9th, Mount Carmel acknowledged the significance of being soldiers of peace as well as the sacrifice and brave contributions of both our veterans and present-day military personal with a solemn and touching Remembrance Day commemoration. Thanks so much to the organizing committee as well as to the students and staff for their hard work and inspiring message. Now that we are into December, the Mount Carmel community is embarking upon the Advent season. This year, students will be celebrating Advent with their classmates as they prepare for Christmas. Though Advent is an ideal time for quiet and joyful preparation for the celebration of Jesus s birth, it is also a time to enjoy the hope that Christ s Resurrection points to. As part of the spirit of Christmas, all are invited to attend and celebrate this festive season with our Christmas Concert on Wednesday, December 6 at 7:00 p.m. May Christ s peace be with you always! Mr. Steven Cormier Chaplain, Our Lady of Mount Carmel School

Advent Advent has a twofold nature: It prepares us for Christmas, when we recall Christ s first coming among us, and it is also a time when we look forward to his second coming at the end of ages. Advent is a season of joyful expectation. Advent, the Church's new year, is an invitation to wake up! This can be a turnaround time for us. Now is the time to understand ourselves more completely. Now is the time to improve our relationships with peers and with God. Before Jesus came, the people of Israel waited and prayed for the Messiah, who would free them from foreign rulers. During Advent, the Scripture readings tell us about Israel s desire for the Messiah promised by God and about the Church s yearning for Jesus to come again as he promised. The Advent wreath is a sign of our waiting. Its green branches, shaped into a circle, are a sign of life. The three purple candles remind us to make our best preparations for Jesus. The pink candle on the third Sunday of Advent shows our joy that Jesus birthday is almost here. The lighted candles represent Jesus, the Light of the world. With great joy we receive him after an Advent of waiting. Another, now somewhat commercialized, symbol of Advent is the Christmas lights that we see lighting up our houses and places of business. Although not all of us who put up these colorful lights may realize their significance, what they are saying is We are Christians waiting for Jesus. It can be very comforting to know that there are so many people that are sharing in our Advent journey. How do I show through my actions and words that I am truly and joyfully waiting for Jesus to come into my life in an ever deeper and more loving way? During Advent we are waiting for Jesus. It is equally true that Jesus is waiting for us. He has been waiting all along, we just need to welcome him. Ed Jean, ECSD Secondary Religious Education Consultant

O come, divine Messiah; the world in silence waits the day When hope shall sing its triumph and sadness flee away. (O Come, Divine Messiah, S.J. Pellegrin) The season of Advent is upon us. It is a sacred time of prayer, reflection, and preparation for the coming of Jesus. There are so many ways that families can share in the joy and anticipation of the birth of our Saviour. Archbishop Smith shares how we can bring the Word of God more deeply into our classrooms and homes in his message to us this month. In the weeks leading up to Christmas, as we light the candles on our Advent wreaths, we can also reflect on the hope, peace, joy, and love that is to be found in the gift of Jesus Christ. There are many special events that are being held in our parishes and schools; evenings of Advent song, the preparation of hampers for families who would benefit from extra support, extra opportunities to celebrate the sacrament of Reconciliation, to name a few. The Catholic Bishops of Alberta and the Northwest Territories released a supplementary letter just before Catholic Education Sunday. In it, they gave a call to Catholics to join in and spread the great news of Catholic education. They share, It is important that everyone be ready to stand up for our faith and for our schools. Please be prepared to speak out in support of our Catholic schools whenever you can. We are proud of who we are as Catholics. You can read the entire letter at https://goo.gl/caurbf. We will be proudly sharing the story of the richness of Catholic education in Edmonton Catholic Schools using the hashtag #ECSDFaithInspires in the upcoming months, and we encourage you to help us spread the message that Catholic education is an outstanding and important choice for families to guide our children and youth as they learn and grow in mind, body, and spirit. We are embarking on a legacy project and would like to be able to capture the journeys of families who have 3 or 4 generations that are able to share their story of Edmonton Catholic Schools. If your family is interested in participating, please email a brief overview of your generations to marketing@ecsd.net. The response to our Celebration of Catholic Education Evenings in November was tremendous! We have included the responses to the questions which people shared with us as part of the feedback sheets. Edmonton Catholic Schools is excited to participate in the Hour of Code, once again this year. This is the fourth year that we will be participating, and this year s event will be the best one yet! Hour of Code is a global movement that is supported by Code.org with the purpose of reaching tens of millions of students in 180+ countries through a one-hour introduction to computer science and computer programming. Coding is a great way to develop literacy, numeracy, creativity, and thinking skills. Last year we had over 22,000 students participate and this year we are hoping for 25,000! Our goal is to have a <Bit of Code> In Every School. In his Sunday Angelus to mark the beginning of Advent last year, Pope Francis shared the following message: In this season of Advent, we are called to expand the horizons of our hearts, to be amazed by the life which presents itself each day with newness. I wish you all an Advent that fills you with this amazement! Sincerely, Joan Carr, Superintendent

Advent Parent Message from His Grace Archbishop Richard Smith December 2017 Dear Friends, In December, especially in Edmonton, we notice that the hours, minutes of sunlight diminish. It is during this time of darkness that we begin a new liturgical year. The season of Advent is upon us. Advent is a time of preparation for Christmas. We prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the Light of the World (John 8:12). The prophet Isaiah foretold this event when he wrote: The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness on them light has shined. (Isaiah 9:2) During this Advent season as we prepare for Christmas, I invite you to listen to Jesus, the Word of God and to be guided by the Word. As the Psalmist writes: Your word is lamp unto my feet and light to my path. (Ps 119:105) There are many ways to listen to the Word. In our Catholic Schools the Word of God proclaimed, studied and discussed. I invite you, as I have invited everyone in the Archdiocese, to hear the Word of God in three ways: To prepare a prayer space in your home or classroom where a Bible takes the place of honour; To pray a simple prayer before and after meals. I will assist you in this by offering a biblical verse to help you to hear the Word of God. These are available through the parish Sunday bulletin. To discuss the Sunday homily as a family. With Christ as our guide, may you continue to let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven (Matt.5:16) during the Advent season and throughout the liturgical year. I pray that you have a blessed Christmas! Richard W. Smith Archbishop of Edmonton

LIVING IN THE WORD OF GOD Message from Bishop Smith continued Creation of a Prayer Space in the Home In his recent Pastoral Letter, Living in the Word of God, Archbishop Richard Smith offers some thoughts as to how we, as members of this Archdiocesan family, can together listen carefully to the Word of God and, in a shared commitment, put it into practice. St. Paul teaches that faith comes from what is heard. This means that the first act of the disciple is to listen carefully to what God is saying to us in the words of Jesus. The hearing of Christ's Word demands a silent and attentive listening. This requires effort and determination. Living in a world of noise, we must be always cultivating, with the help of God's grace, an inner stillness in which we are disposed to hear and be transformed by the Word of God. In the same way, Archbishop Smith invites families, too, to listen together to the Word of God. Through a careful listening to this Word, families encounter the Lord in their very midst and hear within the depths of their hearts his assurance of love and call to holiness and service. One way to make this happen is to create a prayer space in the home. I recall from my days as a parish priest the practice of one family that created a sacred space in their home by simply placing a candle in the corner of one room. They would gather daily around the lit candle to offer their spontaneous prayers to God for his blessing upon their day. We, at Edmonton Catholic Schools, invite you to heed the call of Archbishop Smith. As we approach the season of Advent, we are reminded that Advent is a time of great spiritual preparation as we ready our souls for the coming of Christ. Advent is an important season in which families can dedicate time each day to pray and to share the Word of God together, preparing in a powerful way for the coming of Christ. This Advent Season, like many of the past, will be filled with distractions and priorities which attempt to take away from our families spiritually during this crucial time. Consider creating a prayer space in your home by placing an Advent Wreath at the center of your dining table. As a family, gather around the Advent Wreath, before or after meals, to light the Advent candles, to offer spontaneous prayers, and to listen to the Word of God. During this Advent season, we hope that you will use these traditional tools with your family and that God will use them to benefit your family with grace and love. Sandra Talarico, ECSD Religious Education Consultant

Celebration of Catholic Education Parent Feedback Celebration of Catholic Education Religious Education Parent/Guardian Engagement Evenings Feedback On November 1 and 2 the Trustees and Administration of Edmonton Catholic School District were pleased to host parent engagement evenings at St. Charles Parish and Corpus Christi Parish titled: Celebration of Catholic Education Religious Education Parent/Guardian Engagement Evenings. Each evening began with the celebration of the Eucharist followed by a presentation and an opportunity for reflection. We were delighted that Archbishop Richard Smith and Bishop Gregory Bittman were able to celebrate these evenings with us. They were joined at our Lord s table by the parish priests, deacons, and our District Chaplains. Additionally, we were pleased that, so many community members attended Mass and the program that followed. We are happy to share some of the feedback and comments we received following each presentation. Included below are corresponding links to more information and resources as well as highlights from the presentations. We asked participants: What is one thing from this evening s presentation that you enjoyed most? The experiences and opinions of the children in the video; they are the principle role in this story. I enjoyed the video and how the young students understood their Catholic faith and expressed themselves with confidence. The video, Growing in the Spirit, was a collaborative effort between Learning Services Innovation and many students from across the school district. It focused on asking students to express their thoughts on what Catholic Education meant to them. Growing in the Spirit Video I enjoyed learning about the new curriculum and resources available for parents, teachers and the parishes. Knowing what my children will be learning enables me to help them grow in their faith. Growing in Faith, Growing in Christ, the new Religious Education program approved by the Catholic Bishops of Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and the Northwest Territories and developed in collaboration with Catholic educators from across Canada, exemplifies the discipline and rigor with which the program is delivered. Pearson Canada, the publisher, has developed a school, a home, and a parish website that helps to integrate the faith into everyday life. Pearson Canada Student-Home Website Username: ecsd99 Password: Student99 I really appreciate how the Competencies formed through Catholic education are permeated from Kindergarten to Grade Twelve and that teachers are receiving professional development in this area. We know that Catholic education means that students are given the opportunity to encounter Christ in all aspects of their learning day, not just in Religion class. This means that our Catholic faith is permeated throughout all subjects and all activities. The Learner Competencies Formed through Catholic Education reflect the Alberta Programs of Study from a Catholic education standpoint and change the way that we approach permeation. Learner Competencies Formed Through Catholic Education I was pleased to see the Archdiocese s Sacramental Education Initiative. I have children who are passed their sacraments, so this is a document with which I am unfamiliar.

Save the Date Dec 3 First Sunday of Advent Dec 5 G7/8 Option Trimester 2 Begins Dec 6 Music Concert and Charlie Brown Christmas Production Dec 8 SC Hot Lunch Dec 10 Second Sunday of Advent Dec11-15 Kindergarten Forest School Dec 12 9:30 a.m. Mass at St. Anthony s 6A and 6B Dec 14 Onsite Reconciliation Event 10:00-12:00 Dec 17 Third Sunday of Advent Dec 21 Mt. Carmel Hockey Classic; Full Day Dec 22 Half Day Dec 23-Jan 7 Christmas Break Dec 24 Fourth Sunday of Advent Jan 8 Classes Resume Jan 9 Christmas Mass @ St. Anthony 9:30 a.m. Jan 11 Junior Achievement G5-9 All morning Jan 12 Rabbit Hill Ski Trip G4-9 Jan 16 School Council @ 6:30 in Library Jan 18 Elem VB Tournament Jan 19 SC Hot Lunch Jan 24 No Kinders Jan 24 G9 Options - Semester 1 Ends Jan 29 G9 Options - Semester 2 Begins Jan 31 JH Report Card #1 Online - 3:00 p.m. Feb 1 No Kinders Feb 2 Family Dance Feb 5 Fr. Michael Mireau Day Grade 8 s Feb 6 District Faith Development Day No School Feb 7 Mount Carmel Open House @ 7:00 p.m. Feb 9 Rabbit Hill Ski Trip G4-6 Feb 13 Shrove Tuesday Pancake Bfast Feb 14 Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Anthony s 9:30 Feb 16 St. Valentine s Day Dance Feb 19 Family Day No School Feb 26 SC Hot Lunch Feb 28 JH Marmot Ski Trip Mar 1&2 Teacher s Convention No School March 6 School Council Meeting @ 6:30 in Library March 8 G7&8 Options - Trimester 2 Ends March 9 Elementary Report Card #2 Online 3:00 p.m. March 13 G7&8 Options - Trimester 3 Begins March 16 ECSD Heart of Glee March 16 SC Hot Lunch March 21 Performing Arts Spring Play March 22 Full Day March 23 Half Day March 24-April 2 Spring Break

December Calendar December 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 First Sunday of Advent 4 5 G7&8 Options Trimester 2 Begins 6 Music Concert & A Charlie Brown Christmas 7:00 p.m. 7 8 9 10 Second Sunday of Advent 11 12 13 14 Reconciliation Event Onsite 10:00 a.m. 15 16 17 Third Sunday of Advent 24 Fourth Sunday of Advent 18 19 20 21 Full Day MTC Hockey Classic in a.m. South Side Arena 25 Christmas Day 22 Early Dismissal (12:18) 23 26 27 28 29 30 31 We Are Family