BLESSED TERESA OF CALCUTTA CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Hands to Serve, Hearts to Love, Growing in the Image of Christ
March 2016
1120 Runningbrook Dr.
Mississauga Ontario
Phone: (905) 273 - 3937
Fax: (905) 273– 9223
All powerful God,
You have made us in your image and
given us the gift of life.
You have created a bountiful world for
us to live in.
You lovingly watch over us and walk
with us daily.
You forgive us our sins and guide us
on the right path.
You accept our prayers of thanksgiving
and praise.
We glorify and honour your name.
May we be worthy to one day dwell
with you in heaven.
For we believe.
Amen
Principal
M. Strudwick
Secretary
L. Gordon
Superintendent
T. Lariviere
Trustee
M. Pascucci
School Council Chair
M. McGee
Co-Chair
A. Farmer
Parish
St. Patrick
Fr. John Facey
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Dates to Remember:
MARCH BREAK - 14th - 18th
Good Friday - March 25th no
school for students
Easter Monday - March 28th
no school for students
Principal Message:
We marked the beginning of Lent with our Ash Wednesday Liturgy, on February
10th. The season of Lent is a time of preparation for the feast of Easter. Lent is a
very significant time in our liturgical year as Catholics. We are called to examine
our lives, to change our hearts and answer God’s call to follow Him faithfully.
During the forty days of Lent, our spiritual journey takes us through a time of
conversion, of fasting, almsgiving and prayer. Our Lenten journey along with our
spiritual growth continued with our Lenten mass that was held on March 2nd, in
celebration with Father Facey.
During the season of Lent, we encourage everyone to give to others, through kind
words, positive actions and generous offerings. We may offer our time or money,
talents or joys, love or hope. We are called to be servants like Jesus. In prayer, we
are asked to look at habits, attitudes and behaviours that we need to change. The
season of Lent gives us the opportunity to change and grow spiritually and to be
more fully enriched in our Faith.
The culmination of our Lenten jouney is the celebration of Easter, when we witness the death and resurrection of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
All are invited to attend our Easter Mass to be held on
April 19, at 9:30 at the school.
Virtue Assembly - April 1st at
11:15
M. Strudwick
VIRTUE FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH— KINDNESS
During the month of March, we celebrate the Virtue of Kindness. Kindness is about
more than just pretending to be nice. It is about helping and playing with others because
we want to, not because we feel we have to. Kindness is the act of loving and giving
generously to others as God does.
A kind person….
 Is gentle and sensitive to others
 Stands by their friends in time of need
 Shares their time and talents
 Says nice things about others from the heart
 Always looks for ways to be helpful
 Treats others with compassion
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St. Patrick Parish
Rev. Fr. John Facey
Phone: 905-270 2301
www.stpatrickparish.com
Masses
Saturday: 5:00 pm
Sunday: 8:30 / 10:30 am
Children's Liturgy
12 noon / 7:00 pm
LENT IN A CATHOLIC SCHOOL
As Catholics we observe Lent, the forty-day period before Easter that began this year,
on Ash Wednesday, February 10, 2016
During Lent we imitate Jesus, who spent forty days in the desert in prayer and fasting
before beginning His public ministry. Observing Lent helps to cultivate the spiritual
discipline of making personal sacrifices, reminding us of the importance of spiritual
truths over earthly goods.
Morning Mass : 8:15
Monday to Saturday
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Almsgiving
The season of Lent is the time for almsgiving. We are called to share generously
with those in need, so we can truly appreciate all the blessings that God has bestowed on us. Our gifts can be varied. We can give of our talents or skills. We can
share our love or prayers. The season of Lent gives us the spiritual opportunity to
change and grow.
Litany of Challenge
Encourage us and challenge us
Loving God, stretch our hearts and minds. Encourage us and challenge us.
To reach out to a heart broken friend. Encourage us and challenge us.
To listen to the voices of the ignored. Encourage us and challenge us.
To stand up against injustices. Encourage us and challenge us.
To call ourselves Christians with pride. Encourage us and challenge us.
To pray to you faithfully and worship you openly. Encourage us and challenge us.
Holy Thursday
Please join us on Thursday March 24 at 11:15 for the Stations of the Cross.
Please join us on Thursday March 24 at 2:45 pm for our annual Passion Play being
presented by the students in Ms. Shepherds class.
March Break Reminder
There will be no school for
students and staff during the week of
March 14th - 18th
We wish you a safe and restful week.
Enjoy your family time!
Classes will resume on
Monday, March 21st
EQAO Primary and Junior Assessments
This year the EQAO assessment for grade 3 and 6 students will take
place between May 25 to June 8. Students will be writing on various
days and during different parts of the day. It is imperative that students
are present on all EQAO days. Grade 3’s will be involved in EQAO
May 25 to June 31. Grade 6. will be involved in EQAO from June 1
to 8.
Please avoid booking dental, doctor appointments or vacations during this time.
Have A Great One !
Encouraging healthy eating habits
and being active in mind and body
is essential to learning and active
participation in the daily life of a
school.
We ask you to continue with the
healthy morning snack initiative,
to promote and encourage positive
life styles and good choices.
Thank you for your continued
support.
Are You Ticked?
Please take a moment to check your property tax bill to ensure your support is directed to your local Catholic School Board (in our case, the
Dufferin-Peel C.D.S.B.). You can verify your support by contacting our
Assessment Department at (905) 890-0708 ext. 24511 or ext. 24512, or
your local municipal office. By ensuring that you are a Catholic school
supporter, you give a powerful message to the government
about the level of support for publicly funded Catholic education in Ontario. To be eligible to vote for your Catholic school
trustee, you must be registered as a separate school
supporter.
FRIENDSHIP STRATEGIES
The Top Ten Ways to Keep Your Friends
1. Show them kindness and respect.
2. Stick up for them.
3. Be supportive when your friends need help and advice.
4. Tell the truth but be kind about it.
5. If you hurt a friend, say you’re sorry, stating what your sorry for.
6. If you make a promise, keep it.
7. Put some effort into your friendships; otherwise your friends might feel neglected.
8. Don’t try to change your friends; accept them the way they are.
9. If a friend hurts you and apologizes, accept the apology.
10. Treat your friends the way you want them to treat you.
The Great Big Apple Crunch
Students at BTOC will be
participating in the nation
wide Apple Crunch Day,
with support from Peel
Health. Juicy apples will
enjoyed by all as we
crunch our way to healthy
eating on Thursday March 10 at 2:00
pm. Thank you to Mrs. Scarpelli for
organizing this event for students and
staff.
ATTENDANCE
Please remember to call the
office at (905) 273 –3937
and leave a message explaining
your child’s absence.
Please remember to inform your
child's teacher as well as the office if you are planning to be
away for a holiday or extended
period of time.
Thank you
PUBLIC SPEAKING
Students in our Junior and Intermediate classes were involved in public speaking presentations. Students presented
speeches in their classmates and then those selected presented to the junior and intermediates classes, on Feb. 24,
from which school representatives were selected. Congratulations to, Ethan M., David R., Lucas M., and Erik S.
who were our finalists chosen to represent BTOC on February 28, at the formal Public Speaking Contest sponsored by the CWL of St. Patrick's Church.
Public Speaking takes many hours of research, writing and practice to make this event so successful. Thank you to
all students and teachers for your extra efforts in support of the public speaking competition, and especially to Ms.
Shepherd for organizing this event.
HONOUR ROLL:
Congratulations to all students for the many academic achievements of first term. The following students in Grades 7 and 8 have been recognized for their overall average of 80%
or more first term. Job well done, and keep up the extra effort.
Grade 8
Mateo A.
John M.
Grade 7
Shanna May C.
Ian D.
Lucas M.
Jennifer P.
Erik S.
Arrive on Time is a Must
It is an expectation that all students arrive on time and be prepared for class. Late arrival is a disruption to the class, and students miss valuable instructional time. Please encourage and help your child
to develop this important life skill. Arriving at school on time will allow them to be present to join
their class in lining up for entry at the bell, as well as being present for the singing of O Canada and
participation in opening prayers. Please be aware that children who consistently arrive late for
school will be serving a “Make Up Time” during first recess, where they are to report to the front
foyer with a book to read.
Save the Dates
Thursday May 19th evening performance.
Friday May 20th matinee performance.
Ticket sale information will be forth
coming.