Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School
Hands to Serve, Hearts to Love, Growing in the Image of Christ
December 2015
Principal
M. Strudwick
Secretary
L. Gordon
Superintendent
T. Lariviere
School Council Chair
M.. McGee
Co-Chair
A. Farmer
Trustee
Mario Pascucci
Pastor:
Rev. John Facey
Patrick’s Parish
Phone: 905 270 2301
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Dates to Remember:
December 15th
Advent Mass 9:30
December 16th
Movie Day
for JK’s to grade 8
Christmas Break
December 21st - January 1st
During Advent we share in the expectancy of Christ’s coming and look for conversion or
change of heart which is necessary to prepare for His coming. Each of us is instructed to
watch and wait. Advent is a time of quiet, joyful preparation for the celebration of Jesus’
birth. He calls his followers to make the world a loving and peaceful place for all to live
and grow. During Advent we prepare our homes and our lives for Jesus, the King of
Glory and the Prince of Peace. Advent is a time for prayer, and for giving active service
towards others who need our care, acceptance and love. It is time to set aside differences
and unite in peace and love.
Come, long-expected Jesus,
Excite in me a hunger for peace
Peace in the world, peace in my home, peace in myself
The staff of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta hope that the promise of Christmas helps to show
God’s boundless love for you, and that you be blessed with good health, prosperity and
happiness throughout the New Year, as we continue to work with you in providing excellence in Catholic Education for our students and the community.
We wish you all, the best for 2016, a year that is filled with hope, joy, laughter and the
love of God. Take this Christmas time, to reflect, relax, refresh and rejoice, in preparing
your hearts and mind for the year ahead.
Together, we can accomplish what is best for the children entrusted to our care!
BTOC Families Thank You For Your Continued Support and Involvement in your
Childs’ Education
From the BTOC family of staff members, to our BTOC families, we would like to wish you
a very Merry Christmas, and a New Year that is filled with the continued love of God.
It is giving hope to others that we receive the gift of Emmanuel.
School Council Meeting
Parish
St. Patrick’s Church
Eucharistic Liturgy
Saturday Evening - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday - 8:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m.
(Children's Liturgy)
12 noon, 7:00 p.m.
Daily (Monday - Saturday) - 8:15
a.m.
Civic Holidays - 10:00 a.m.
Evening Mass – Tues. & Fri. 7:00
p.m.
Pastor
To Send or Not To Send
Cold and Flu season is upon use. We
remind parents to please use discretion in keeping your child at home to
recover, as this will help minimize
the infecting of other children.
If your child is well enough to
attend school, it is expected they are
well enough to go outside for all
recess times.
Thank you for your support.
Christmas Holidays
Monday December 21st to
Friday January 1st.
Tuesday December 15th, 7pm
“We shall never know all the good that a
simple smile can do”.
Mother Teresa
Virtue of Hope
Hope, let us see God’s light ahead of us.
Hope, open our hearts to dream.
Hope, looks forward to promises and new possibilities.
Hope is eternal.
People Of Hope…
Always count on God to help them in tough situations .
Are looking forward to life’s blessings.
Set and stick to their own goals.
Look for something good to come out of problems.
Trust that things will work out in God’s way.
Advent Mass
Please join us on Tuesday December 15th at 9:30, (school
gym) as we gather in faith to
celebrate the reason for the season.
Father Facey will be the celebrant, and the students form
Mrs. Beach and Mrs. Scarpelli’s
classes will be leading us on our
Chocolate Fundraiser
Thank you to all those parents and
students who participated in our
fundraising effort. Thank you
to School Council for their support, especially
to Mrs.
Langthorne for
all the hours
spent counting
Christmas Open House
Christmas Market/Bazar
On Saturday December 5th BTOC School
Council hosted their annual Christmas
Market, where vendors from the surrounding area came to sell their various crafts
and goods. A big thank you to Mrs.
McGee for organizing this event and to
the many hands that helped to setup and
run the day. Thank you to the following
parents Mr. McGee, Mrs. Balasa, Mr.
Quan, Mr. Farmer, Mrs. Farmer, Mrs.
Stutt. Mrs. Langthorne and to the following students Lucas and Matthew McGee,
On December 3rd children and parents gathered at
BTOC for an evening of craft making, hot chocolate, caroling and book buying. An evening where
we gathered as a family to celebrate the Christmas
season and catch up with those we have not seen
for a while. Thank you to those families who participated in the wreath decorating contest, a job
well done by all!! Thank you to School Council
for their support in contributing to cost of craft
supplies. Thank you to all those
families who brought in donations of a gift card, toy or
canned goods to help our own
families in need. Thank you to
all who came out for this evening of fun.
A very heartfelt thank you to
each of my staff members who
gave of their time to plan and run the events of the
evening. Events such as this would not be possible
The magic of Christmas is found in all
BUS CANCELLATION/SCHOOL CLOSING DUE TO BAD WEATHER
During the winter months inclement weather may cause disruption of bus transportation and regular school operations. A decision to cancel school transportation and/or to close schools is usually made by 6:00 a.m. and will be
announced on the following radio/tv stations:
VIRGIN RADIO FM 99.9,CHUM AM 1050 , CFTR AM 680, CFNY FM 102.1,
CJCL AM 590, CHFI FM 98.1, CFRB AM 1010, EZ ROCK FM 97.3, CJBC
(FR) AM 860, FM Z103.5, FM 93.1, AM 1540, AM 640, FM Q 107
CHIN FM 100.7, CFTO, CITYPULSE, GLOBAL NEWS, CBC.
You will hear one of the following standard messages:
1 “DUFFERIN-PEEL CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD BUSES SERVING ST. ANDREW, ST. BENEDICT AND ST. PETER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
AND R.F. HALL SECONDARY SCHOOL ARE CANCELLED FOR TODAY
This message does not apply to students from Blessed Teresa of Calcutta
2 “THE DUFFERIN-PEEL CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD BUSES AND
THE PEEL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD BUSES IN THE TOWN OF CALEDON
AND THE COUNTY OF DUFFERIN ARE CANCELLED”. This means that all runs
listed under announcement #l PLUS the following are cancelled. All schools in the
Town of Caledon and all school runs that begin in the Town of Caledon. Individual
schools will be notified if this cancellation affects their school.
This message also does not apply to students from Blessed Teresa Calcutta
3. “THE DUFFERIN-PEEL CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD AND
THE PEEL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD BUSES ARE CANCELLED.”
This means that:
ALL Tr anspor tation ser vices provided by the Duffer in-Peel Catholic District
School Board and The Peel District School Board, including buses, vans and taxis have been cancelled for the entire day.
**Listen for this one as it applies to Blessed Teresa of Calcutta students***
4 “THE SCHOOLS AND OFFICES OF BOTH THE DUFFERIN-PEEL
CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD AND THE PEEL DISTRICT
SCHOOL BOARD ARE CLOSED.” T his means that: ALL Duffer in-Peel
Catholic District School Board ad Peel District School Board schools and offices
are closed to all students and staff.
taxis have been cancelled for the entire day.
**Listen for this one as it applies to Blessed Teresa of Calcutta students***