Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School
Hands to Serve, Hearts to Love, Growing in the Image of Christ
January 2016
Happy New Year
1120 Runningbrook Dr.
Mississauga Ontario
L4Y 2T2
Phone: (905) 273-3937
Fax: (905) 273-9223
Principal
M. Strudwick
Secretary
L. Gordon
Superintendent
T. Lariviere
Trustee
Mario Pascucci
Parish
Father J. Facey
St. Patrick ‘s Church
905– 270-2301
School Council Chair
M. McGee
Vice Chair
A. Farmer
Dates to Remember:
Virtue Assembly
Principal’s Message
Welcome back everyone, students, staff, and parents, as we say good bye to the old and
welcome in the new. I hope that your Christmas was filled with much joy, family time
and friendship
Epiphany Prayer
Heavenly Father, inspire us more with
your gentle Spirit and direction
just as you did with the Wise Men who
traveled far to see your glory in the
Christ Child.
You are the light of the world.
Guide us with your radiance as we reflect your goodness in our lives.
May God’s love, found in the Trinity
of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,
always surround us on our journey.
Friday Jan 8th - 11:15
January 18th
P.A. Day (report card writing )
February 4th
Interview Night
A heartfelt thank you for your generous support of helping those families in need within
our own community, it speaks volumes to the special people that make up the family
that is Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School.
VIRTUE FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY—SELF-CONTROL
This month, we will celebrate the virtue of Self-Control.
St. Patrick's Parish
Fr. John Facey
905-270-2301
www.stpatrickparish.ca
Masses are held on:
Saturday: 5:00 pm
A person with Self-Control…
· is patient and knows how to wait his or her turn
· can calm him or herself down and think before reacting to situations
· knows how to avoid physical aggression (hitting, kicking, pushing,
fighting, etc.)
· can think things through and do what is best for everyone
· resists the temptation to do something that he or she will regret
God has given us the ability to choose how we react to what happens around us.
When we all use self-control, we can be sure that our school will be a safe, caring
and inclusive community, engaged in learning and positive actions; doing as Jesus
would want us to do!
Sunday:8:30 am, 10:30 am,
(Children's Liturgy)
12 noon and 7:00 pm
Morning Mass :
Monday -Saturday - 8:15 am
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the latest updates and past newsletters at:
http://www.dpcdsb.org/MTRSA
Archbishop of Calcutta: Miracle for Blessed Teresa a "Christmas gift"
Blessed Teresa of Calcutta to be made a Saint
The Church in Kolkata is celebrating the news that the final miracle needed for the canonization of
Blessed Mother Teresa has been approved. “It is a real Christmas gift that the Holy Father has given,
especially the Church in Kolkata,” said Archbishop Thomas D’Souza, the Archbishop of Calcutta
[Kolkata].
Archbishop D’Souza said it is significant the announcement has been made during the Jubilee of Mercy.
ATTENDANCE
Please remember to call the
school, at 905-273-3937 to
report
your child’s absence and reason.
“Her entire life was spent doing works of mercy,” he said. “Her entire life was spent in service to the
poor…she was reflecting God’s love here among the poorest of the poor, and so it comes as a very significant event in this Year of Mercy that the Holy Father has given to the Church.”
Blessed Teresa, known around the world as Mother Teresa was born August 26, 1910 and died September 5, 1997. She was foundress of the Congregation of the Missionaries of Charity.
Dressing for Winter Weather
Winter and cold weather are here!
Please encourage your child to dress appropriately for the
cold weather. Outdoor play is a healthy and invigorating
activity when students are wearing suitable clothing, winter
coats, snow pants, warm hat and mittens/gloves, and winter
boots/footwear.
JUNIOR & SENIOR KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
Registration for the 2016/2017 school year will
be held at all Dufferin-Peel Catholic elementary
schools on:
Monday January 25 fr om 7:00 - 9:00 pm.
January 27, 28 and 29 fr om 9 - 3:00 pm.
(Tuesday January 26 , 7:00-9:00 pm Snow Date)
Junior Kindergarten Children must be 4 years old
and/or
Senior Kindergarten children must be 5 years old
Please write your child’s name on boots, mitts, hats, coat
and snow pants.
Children must
change into their indoor shoes for
warmth, comfort and
cleanliness.
Please keep an extra
pair of mittens,
socks and even track
pants in your child’s
school bag in case
they need a dry
change. This will
save phone calls being made to home or
work.
Professional Activity Days and Reporting to
Parents Update
There will be no school for students on
Welcome Baby Medeiros
Congratulations to Mrs. Medeiros, on the birth of
her beautiful baby boy, born on Thursday December
31st. Zachary Anthony Medeiros entered this world
at 3:40 am, weighing in at 6lbs 14oz. We wish the
new family of 3 all the best and may God continue
to shine his light on them.
Welcome to the BTOC Family
We would like to extend a warm welcome to
Miss DiBernardo, who will be taking over for
Mrs. Medeiros, grade 1. We also welcome
Miss MacSween as one of our Planning Time
and Special Education teachers.
Monday, January 18th PA Day
Teachers will be involved with the writing
of first term report cards.
Reports will be sent home on February 2nd.
Interviews taking place on the evening of
Thursday February 4th, and/or
during the day on Friday February 5th (PA Day)
BTOC CATHOLIC SCHOOL COUNCIL
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
7:00 pm, in the Library
All meetings are open to community members.
Please join us if you can.