February 2016
Council Connection
St. John of the Cross Elementary School Council Newsletter
School Council is a group of parent and teacher volunteers
who work together to enrich students’ learning environment.
This is achieved through:
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Fundraising: Last year’s fundraising events supported smartboard maintenance and repairs, student agendas,
classroom supplies and many educational student
experiences such as Scientist in the School and Artist in the
School
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Parent-engagement events: The Open House BBQ and
Santa Extravaganza evenings are fun, engaging events
that bring our school community together
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School-based services and community partnerships such
as charity events and parish involvement keep the sense of
Catholic community thriving among students
The next school council meeting is March 7th at 6:30 in the
school library. New members are always welcome!
Chair’s Message
2016 is off to a great start! On behalf of the School Council, I
would like to use this newsletter as an opportunity to share with you
the many initiatives we are working on to ensure 2016 is a
successful year for our students. We continue to encourage
parent and volunteer involvement in the events and activities that
lie ahead and look forward to connecting with you in the near
future.
Anthony Cardamone, Chair
Reminder: Monday February 15th is Family Day!
Upcoming Events
February 19th is Movie Night!
Now Playing:
The Avengers: Age of Ultron!
Join us at 6:30pm in the school
gym and watch your favourite
Marvel superheroes in action!
Popcorn and
refreshments will be
available at no cost.
Please bring a canned good or
$2 donation in support of Eden
Food For Change. Each
donating patron will be
entered into a draw for a
special prize to be given away
at the end of the night.
February 8-12: Spirit Week!
Let all that you do
be done in love
I Corinthians 16:14
Monday: Pajama Day
Tuesday: Wacky purple &
green day. Valentine Cookies
will be available for $2
(proceeds go to ShareLife).
Friday: Red, white & pink day
and Valentine’s “Love One
Another” Dance ($2 for FDK-5,
$3 for 6-8).
Fundraising
Our “World’s Finest Chocolate” Fundraiser runs from February 4th-26th. We
are thrilled to announce the following GRAND PRIZES:
• FDK: Y Fliker A1 Air with a Helmet
The ultimate self-propelling scooter!
• Grades 1-2: Samsung GALAXY Tab 4
Black 7.0” WYGA LCD, Wi-Fi, 8GB, camera, GPS, 1.2 GHx Quad-Core
processor
• Grades 3-4: Samsung GALAXY Tab 4
White 7.0” WYGA LCD, Wi-Fi, 8GB, camera, GPS, 1.2 GHx Quad-Core
processor
School Council
Members
Chair: A. Cardamone
Co-Chair: C. O’Toole
Treasurer: T. Simon
Co-Secretaries: J. Reece and I.
McKendrick
Fundraising Rep: D. Hathaway
• Grades 5-6: Samsung GALAXY Tab 4
Black 7.0” WYGA LCD, Wi-Fi, 8GB, camera, GPS, 1.2 GHx Quad-Core
processor
OAPCE Rep: A. Edward-Paiva
• Grades 7-8: Fitbit Charge
Wireless Activity Wristband Black
Teacher Rep: D. Letterio
Weekly prizes will also be awarded!
Funds raised will go directly to classroom supplies, agendas and several
education activities throughout the year. ALL students will benefit from our
fundraising efforts!
Parish Rep: E. Ibasco
Non-Teaching Rep: J.Gillis
Principal: D. Scardicchio
Parent Reps: S. Doyle, R.
Lambert, L. Amodeo, M.
Sequeira
Pizza Lunches: Thank you for your continued participation in pizza days.
A gluten-free option is now available.
Sub Days: We are pleased to advise that students will be enjoying more meat in their Subs! School Council
has purchased this option at no extra expense to our families! Also: Stay tuned for our next order which will
include wraps, cucumber and green peppers!
QSP: This fundraiser benefits our students, encourages reading and makes a great gift for family & friends.
Order directly from the QSP website: www.qsp.ca and enter school code #3716990.
Lovable Labels: Don’t lose it – label it! 20% of every order will support our students. Order online anytime:
www.sjotc.lovablelabels.ca.
Parish News
In hopes that our children and family grow in their faith community, the parish of St. John of the Cross is
offering the following ministries and organizations for your children to join:
 ALTAR SERVERS (Grade 6 and up)
“The family that prays together
 YOUTH MINISTRY (Grade 8 and up)
stays together” – Fr. Patrick Peyton
 CHILDREN’S CHOIR (Grade 3 and up)
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 SCOUTS CANADA (4 Meadowvale West Scouts Group)
For more information, please call the parish office at 905-821-1331 or visit www.stjohnofthecross.com/ministries
or contact the parish office of the Catholic church you regularly attend.