FATHER LEONARD VAN TIGHEM SCHOOL 25 Stoney Cres. W. Lethbridge, AB T1K 6V5 www.flvt.ca Principal: Denise Kobza - Assoc. Principals: Patti Pilsner & Lyle Parr FLVT JANUARY 2015 Blogs from: Superintendent, Chris Smeaton http:// wordpress.holyspirit.ab. ca/?p=959p=959 Denise Kobza, Principal http://wp.me/ppmgj-t DATES TO REMEMBER JAN. 5 Return to school JAN. 30 P. D. Day No school for students Basketball Schedule is available on our website www.flvt.ca PRINCIPAL S MESSAGE During Advent and all the preparations for Christmas we generally hear many Christmas carols being sung. One popular song is the Twelve Days of Christmas. Every year on the radio I hear how much it would cost to purchase all the gifts mentioned in the songs. As great as a partridge in a pear tree is or twelve drummers drumming are they don t reflect the true meaning of the song. First of all, The Twelve Days of Christmas are not in the Advent season leading up to Christmas but are the Church s celebration of the Christmas season starting with Christmas Day on December 25 and ending twelve days later with the celebration of Epiphany on January 6. I did some research on the song and found out that it was written in England during the time when they changed to the Church of England and Catholics were persecuted. During the 16 th and 17 th centuries it was a crime to be a Catholic. The song was written as a method for Catholics to secretly learn the teachings of the faith. The true love in the song who is giving the gifts is God while the me receiving the gifts are every baptized person. The meaning given to the gifts each day are as follows: 1 Partridge in a Pear Tree = Jesus Christ, Son of God 2 Turtle Doves = The Old and New Testaments 3 French Hens = Faith, Hope and Charity, the Theological Virtues 4 Calling Birds = the Four Gospels and/or the Four Evangelists 5 Golden Rings = The first Five Books of the Old Testament, the "Pentateuch" 6 Geese A-laying = the six days of creation 7 Swans A-swimming = the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit, the seven sacraments 8 Maids A-milking = the eight beatitudes 9 Ladies Dancing = the nine Fruits of the Holy Spirit 10 Lords A-leaping = the Ten Commandments 11 Pipers Piping = the eleven faithful apostles 12 Drummers Drumming = the twelve points of doctrine in the Apostle's Creed As we leave Christmas season and move back into ordinary time, make a resolution that is not so ordinary. Take time every single day to give thanks for the gifts that God has given us. A good place to start might be with the Twelve Days of Christmas. Sources: http://www.catholic.org/clife/advent/advent.php?id=2 http://www.catholic.net/index.php?option=dedestaca&id=3465 Denise Kobza
FLVT HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC SCHOOL DIVISION Page 2 Registration begins January 5, 2015 New Student Registration To register for the 2015/2016 year, contact your neighbourhood school. Please remember to bring your child s birth certificate. For more information about school programs, visit the division website at www.holyspirit.ab.ca. Early Learning and Kindergarten Registration: Our Early Learning Program is designed to stimulate the growing curiosity of children 3 and 4 years of age on or before December 31, 2015. Kindergarten is designed for children 5 years of age on or before December 31, 2015. If you have any questions, or feel your child requires specialized programming, contact Michelle Mackinnon, Supervisor of Early Learning, at (403) 327-9555. Re-Registration We will again be asking all families to re-register for the upcoming 2015/2016 school year. A form will be sent home for parents to review, change, and return to the school. If your child will not be attending the same school next year for any reason, please indicate this on the form and return it to us. Returning this form promptly will ensure placement for your child and help the school plan accurately for the coming school year. Holy Spirit Catholic Schools Christ-centered learning communities where students are cherished and achieve their potential
FLVT Page 3 NOTES FROM THE LIBRARY I would like to wish everyone a wonderful Christmas Season! Remember to enjoy some special Christmas books with your family. Some of my favorites are: The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey by Susan Wojciechowski; A Bad Kitty Christmas by Nick Bruel; Santa s Favorite Story by Hisako Aoki; The Little Crooked Christmas Tree by Michael Cutting; The Crippled Lamb by Max Lucado; Bear Stays Up for Christmas by Karma Wilson; The First Christmas illustrated by Sophy Williams; Pippin the Christmas Pig by Jean Little; Stick Man by Julia Donaldson; Moosletoe by Margie Palatini; Mortimer s Christmas Manger by Karma Wilson; oh, my list could go on and on and on! Happy reading! Mrs. Hawker CONGRATULATIONS JUDO Christian H. - U 16 - Quebec open in November placed 5th - Ontario Open in November placed 5th - Red Deer Tournament - Christian H. placed Gold Josh H. U 14 placed Silver in the Red Deer Tournament Elijah H. U12 received Gold in Red Deer Tournament RINGETTE Sierra S. - U12, Lethbridge Rattlers team placed Gold in their Chinook Ringette Tournament November 15th. SHARE YOUR CHILD S ACCOMPLISHMENTS WITH US SO WE CAN CELEBRATE THEM TOO!
FLVT Page 4 FUN AT THE FORT THANK YOU TO THOSE THAT CAME OUT TO ENJOY THE ACTIVITIES AT THE FORT AND BROUGHT SNACKS TO SHARE. WE HAD AMAZING WEATHER THIS YEAR ADDING TO THE ENJOYMENT. WE WOULD ALSO LIKE TO THANK THOSE WHO OFFERED TO STORY TELL TO THE CHILDREN, SANTA FOR STOPPING IN WITH HIS BUSY SCHEDULE AND ONE OF OUR LOCAL RCMP, CONSTABLE RIVEST FOR JOINING US. Since we only reached half of our $50,000 fundraising goal, we will be holding a Beef Jerky fundraiser in February. We are looking for donations for prizes for the top sellers of this fundraiser. If you have a business or know of someone who may be able to contribute to this, we would greatly appreciate your support. Please contact Mrs. Kobza at the school or email her at kobzad@holyspirit.ab.ca if you are able to help us out with this. Again, thank you for your support.
FLVT Page 5 CHRISTMAS SEASON MASSES & MASS SCHEDULE CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION NATIVITY OF THE LORD Tuesday, Dec. 24 7:00 p.m. & 10:00 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 25 10:00 a.m. NEW YEAR S: DAYS OF OBLIGATION Wednesday, Dec. 31 5:00 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 1 10:00 a.m. ST. MARTHA S PARISH FIRST EUCHARIST When: Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015 6:30-8:00 p.m. St. Martha`s Parish Meeting #2 - Parent & Candidate When: Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015 6:30-8:00 p.m. St. Martha`s Parish When: Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015 6:30-8:00 p.m. St. Martha`s Parish Meeting #2 - Parent & Candidate Take time to enjoy God s gifts over the Holidays
BASKETBALL 2014-2015 SR. GIRLS SR. BOYS JR. GIRLS JR. BOYS Matea O. Makayla K. Madisyn G. Mackenzie D. Samantha M. Draaven W. Britain N. Alex P. Abigail Katherine N.G. Keirsten S. A. Kyra C. COACHES Quintina Frandsen Deanndra Frandsen Supervisors Lyle Parr Mario Pasquotti Judy Koshuta Ryan K. Ben H. Jeremiah B. Emmanuel K. Mason H. Callum C. Isaac G. Brad H. Nolan J. Kris V. COACHES Mark Hoveling Dwayne Harrison Supervisor Ingrid Hoveling Alex. P. Abigail Katherine N. Taylee R. Keirsten S.A. Emma G. Kyra C. Jordan G. Tori T. COACH Mario Pasquotti Jack G. Scott O. Will H. Ethan J. James M. Marti B.H. Kyle S. Matt B. Luis A. Wilson O. Joel S. COACH Kristy Gabruck GR. 7 GIRLS GRADE 7 BOYS Brooklyn B. Kylie S. A. Rianna V. Kennedy K. Emma M. Raine M. Francis V. U. Sarah A. Abigail K. Kyra C. Jordan G. Tori T. COACHES Mario Pasquotti Asst. Coaches Maureen Kambeitz Josh Van Uden Judy Koshuta Zach K. Leshav D. Josh K. Garang G. Ty H. Treyton G. Nick S. Mayok M. Philip B. Devin G. Joe S. Jonah H. Damon D. Cole F. Brad F. Matt S. Matthew H. Dawson C. Shaun J. Thomas F. Greysyn C. Owen Z. Callum B. Nana K.- D. Arop A. COACH Travis Meyer
Anxiety Information for Parents What is anxiety? How can we help our children manage anxiety? Alison Lux RCSD Therapist AHS Children s Addiction and Mental Health Monday January 12th 6:00 8:00 pm location: St. Patrick s Fine Arts School 80 Rivergreen Road W RSVP by Thursday Jan 8 @ 403 327 4386
January 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 No School Christmas Vacation No School Christmas Vacation 4 5 Classes Resume No ELP 6 Elem. Choir @ lunch 7 Father Salvador Visiting Gr. 3-6 Book club @ lunch 8 Jr. H. Choir @ lunch K-6 New West Theatre 9:15 Jr. B.Ball @ Wilson Girls 4 p.m. Boys 5:15 p.m. Sr. B.B. @ ICS Boys 4:00 p.m. Gr. 7 @ FLVT Boys-4 p.m. Girls 5:30 9 A. M. Kindergarten Class Midnight Rehearsal 1:15 3:15 Hawks Classic Sr. B.B. Tourn. Gr. 7 Boys @ St. Francis 10 Hawks Classic Sr. B.B. Tourn. Gr. 7 Boys @ St. Francis Chicken Burger $4 Pancakes & Hashbrown $4 12 13 Elem. Choir @ lunch Jr. B.Ball @ FLVT Boys 4 p.m. Girls 5:15 p.m. Scrapbooking Club 14 Hawaii Day Parent Council 7:00 pm Chili & Bun $4 15 Jr. H. Choir @ lunch After School Skating Jr. B.Ball @ FLVT Girls 4 p.m. Boys 5:15 p.m. Ham & Egger w Hashbrown $4 16 Midnight Rehearsal 1:15 3:15 Jr. B.B. Tourn. @ Baker Sr. B.B. @ CHS 17 Jr. B.B. Tourn. @ Baker Sr. B.B. @ CHS 18 19 Jr. High Book Club 20 Elem. Choir @ lunch Jr. B.Ball TBD 21 Gr. 3-6 Book club @ lunch Grilled Cheese & Chips $4 22 Jr. H. Choir @ lunch After School Skating Jr. B.Ball TBD Pasta & Garlic Toast $4 23 P. M. Kindergarten Class Midnight Rehearsal 1:15 3:15 24 25 26 27 Quarter 2 Ends Elem. Choir @ lunch Scrapbooking Club 28 Quarter 3 Begins Elem. Choir singing O Canada at the Hurricanes Game 29 Jr. H. Choir @ lunch Sr. B.B. LCI @ FLVT Boys 4:00 p.m. 30 No School School PD Day 31 Jr. B.Ball TBD Beef & Cheese Taco w Mexi Fries $4 Chicken Burger $4 Gr. 7 Boys and Girls Jamboree Gr. 7 Boys and Girls Jamboree