Parent Council Newsletter – St. Benedict Catholic School – Issue Number 6 – May 2016
PARENT COUNCIL NEWSLETTER
St. Benedict Catholic School - Issue Number 6
May 2016
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Chair:
L. Bolzon
Treasurer:
J. Hickey
Secretary:
W. Brooker/T. Hinsperger
Teacher Rep: M. Merrick
Parent Reps: T. Hinsperger, J. Hickey, L.Way
Parish Rep:
T. Hinsperger
Communications Coordinator: M. Melo
Spirit Days Coordinator: L.Marsiglia-Bulpit
OAPCE Rep: L. Bolzon
St. Benedict Catholic Elementary School
Number 3
February 2012
School Website: www.dpcdsb.org/BENED
It would seem that spring has finally arrived. This is my
favourite time of year as the colours start to come back
and everything is in bloom once again signifying rebirth
and a new beginning. The community comes to life once
again as the sounds of laughter and chatter fill the air as
people walk, run, and bike enjoying the warmth of the sun
after a long winter. With the longer days we can all come
out of hibernation and get a bit more active.
The School Advisory Council is busy organizing our last
few functions before the school year comes to an end.
We are always happy to have new volunteers join our
team. Please consider joining us the first Wednesday of
each month at the school at 6:30 pm. Volunteering is a
wonderful way to support your children in an entirely
different way, and they really do enjoy seeing their
parents in the halls and at activities. If you intend to
volunteer in the upcoming school year, please note that
you will be required to submit a current Police Criminal
Records Check.
This will be our final newsletter for this school year. I
have been blessed to work with a wonderful team, and
would like to thank everyone for their continued dedication
and efforts to make this a terrific year. Without the help of
volunteers, we would not be able to provide the activities
and events that the children enjoy. On behalf of the SAC, I
would like to wish you and your families a great summer
with a very good mix of fun, excitement, peace, and rest!
If you have questions, feel free to contact me at:
laura@digitalvisionsecurity.ca, or at the school at 519942-5980.
Sincerely,
Laura Bolzon and the SAC
Issue
It is normal for children and youth to feel sad
from time to time. But this sadness doesn’t
stop them from going on with their everyday
activities. And it goes away on its
own. Depression, on the other hand, is a
sadness so severe that it interferes with
everyday life. Depression is
common. Researchers believe that about 1
in 5 children and youth will go through a
depression by the time they turn 18.
The School Advisory Council is pleased to
offer a free informative evening with a seminar
on “Depression in Children”.
Please join us on Tuesday May 17th at 7pm in
the library at St. Benedict with guest speakers
from Dufferin Child & Family Services.
Recognizing depression is extremely important
because getting help early on makes a
difference, and helps prevent childhood
depression from becoming adult depression.
Parent Council Newsletter – St. Benedict Catholic School – Issue Number 6 – May 2016
The School Advisory Council supports the
snack program which runs every Tuesday and
Thursday mornings. It is our school's mission
to successfully keep this program running with
the help of parent volunteers who assist with
snack preparation and ensuring the safety of
our children in particular those with allergies. If
you are interested in volunteering, please
contact Sonia McNally at
sonia.mcnally@digica.ca. Thank you again for
all of our volunteers for your time and talents!
Together, we can make a difference!
St. Benedict school council takes a clear leadership
fostering parental and community involvement in
education. Our school council supports St. Benedict in
many ways:
role in
Hosts parenting seminars – helping parents meet
the challenges of parenting a growing child by hosting
seminars as ‘Fostering Self Esteem in Children’ on
March 30th and ‘Depression in Children’ on May 17th.
Participating in school events – hosting school events
such as Pizza Days, Tuesday and Thursday Snack
Program, Family Skate Night on April 1st reinforces to
children how important they are.
Upcoming School Council Events:
May – First Communion and Confirmation Celebrations
June – Movie Night and Staff Appreciation Luncheon
If your child is in Grade 6, 7 or 8 they are
invited to EDGE nights at St. Timothy Church.
EDGE provides a safe and welcoming
environment to learn more about our Catholic
Faith through fun games and challenges, and
fellowship with good friends. EDGE nights are
held on the second and fourth Fridays of the
month.
Next EDGE Night: April 22nd
EDGE Camp: Registrations are now available
at the Church
Church Volunteers Needed: Youth Ministry
is looking for parents to assist in the faith
formation our youth.
Please email Adam Kozak at
sttimym@hotmail.com if you have any
questions or require further information.
Parent Council Newsletter – St. Benedict Catholic School – Issue Number 6 – May 2016
Volunteers play a very important role in our school, their dedication and commitment helps to build
the vibrant, caring, and inclusive community we all enjoy at St. Benedict’s. The Catholic School
Council wishes to honour this commitment with an award, given annually, to an outstanding
volunteer in our school who, through their work, provides a positive influence and exemplifies
Catholic values in our school community.
Who is Eligible: (each of the following may be nominated or may nominate a volunteer)
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Parents
St. Benedict School community members
Teachers
Administrators
Non-teaching staff (custodian, secretary, maintenance, support services, etc.)
The Volunteer Recognition Award will be presented to a volunteer in St. Benedict School who has
demonstrated significant commitment to the enrichment of the school community; who has volunteered
their time on an active and ongoing basis; and whose services performed during the normal course of
professional duties are not eligible for recognition.
Please obtain a nomination form from the Front Office and return the form to your child’s teacher in a sealed
envelope marked “Volunteer Nomination Form” by: Friday May 6th 2016 at 3 pm
Spring has sprung and the warmer weather means heading outdoors for some family fun. From outdoor games
to spring challenges, discover five spring outdoor family activities that will get your family moving.
1.
Sidewalk Chalk
Encourage your kids to get in touch with their inner Picasso and make the pavement their canvas.
2.
Tag & Chase
Stretch your legs and get your youngsters to burn off some energy from being cooped up all winter with
a family game of tag or chase.
3.
Ball Toss
Bend hangars in a circle and hang from trees and other outdoor objects. Like golf, the player with the
lowest score wins.
4.
Family Relay
Set up a good old fashioned potato sack race, using laundry bags or old large pillow cases. The first
team to complete the race wins.
5.
Rainy Day Fun
Challenge your kids to see who can splash around the yard the fastest, only allowing them to advance
by pouncing in puddles.