Catholic Education: Serving in the Love of Christ
May 2016
PRINCIPAL:
VICE PRINCIPAL:
HEAD SECRETARY:
ASSISTANT SECRETARY:
ASSISTANT SECRETARY:
A. D’Agostino
V. Viola
M. Villella
G. Odoardi
A. Cafagna
120 Harvest Moon Drive, Bolton, Ontario L7E 2W1 Phone: (905) 857-7582 Fax: (905) 857-9353
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS:
TRUSTEE:
HOLY FAMILY CHURCH
PASTOR:
ASSOCIATE PASTOR:
L. Storey
F. Di Cosola
1-800-387-9501
905-951-8898
Fr. L. Leger
905 857-1938
Fr. D. Gikonyo, IMC
ST. NICHOLAS CATHOLIC SCHOOL COUNCIL
Co-CHAIRS: K. Foschia and L D’ Orazio
SCECRETARY: M. Pacek
Treasurer: L. Girimonte
Community Rep- N. D’Emilio Parish Rep: J. Christie
SAFE ARRIVAL PROGRAM: Please remember to phone in your child’s absence: (905) 857-7582.
The answering machine is available 24 hours - Messages are picked up regularly.
For more information about school events, go to our school website: http://www.dpcdsb.org/NICHO
Student Faith Formation and Engagement: The Heart of All We Do
Catholic Education Week
May 2– 6, 2016
Mary,
the
mother
of
Jesus, holds a
special place
in the heart of every Catholic.
Deepen that devotion by
learning what the Bible says
about her, what the Church
believes about Mary and how
Catholics can honor her. Share
with your children Mary’s love
for us.
Let us pray together,
Hail Mary, full of
grace! The Lord is
with thee. Blessed art
thou among women,
and blessed is the fruit of thy
womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and
at the hour of our death.
Amen.
Wishing all Mothers a Happy Mother’s Day:
Sunday May 8th, 2016
(Please note; Friday May 13, 2016 is a P.A. day. There will be
no school for students)
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Please see our website for more
information.
The theme for Catholic Education Week
2016: Opening Doors of Mercy
“Blessed are the merciful, for they will
receive mercy.” – Matthew 5:7
the subthemes for Catholic Education
Week 2016 are as follows:
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Monday: Mercy that Welcomes
9:45 am Opening Liturgy
1:50 am Whole school music Monday presentation
Tuesday: Mercy that Loves
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Open House
Parents are invited to attend
Wednesday: Mercy that Forgives
Mind Body Soul Fair, various activities will take place over day 1
Thursday: Mercy that Lives the Gospel
Mind Body Soul Fair, various activities will take place over day 2
Friday: Mercy that Rejoices
Jump Rope for Heart
Contact Adult and Continuing Education
for more details: 905-891-9263
GRADE 7 AND 8 SUMMER SCHOOL
Summer School for students in Grades 7
and 8 is being offered by the Department
of Continuing Education from Tuesday,
July 4th to Friday, July 22nd, 2016 from
8:30 am to 12:30 pm. The program is
being offered at St. Cornelius, St. John the
Baptist and St. Peter in Bolton / Caledon.
Attendance for students enrolled is
compulsory.
ROSARY APOSTOLATE MAY
CELEBRATION
Please join us on May 17, 2016 for the
Rosary Apostolates May Celebration and
final visit with St. Nicholas for this school
year. Parents are welcome to attend. Junior/
Intermediate classes at 1:00 pm – 2:00pm
and Primary classes at 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm.
SCHOOL DRESS CODE
REMINDERS
We expect that warmer
weather will soon be here,
making classrooms somewhat
warm and bringing about more casual
dress. With this in mind, we will be
discussing with students, what is generally
considered to be suitable clothing for
school. Please refer to the Dress Code
Section of the Student’s Agenda. Shorts
are permitted, as long as they are neither
too tight nor too short. Tank tops, tube
tops, halter‐tops, muscle shirts or anything
that exposes midriffs are not suitable for
any student from Kindergarten to Grade 8.
Slogans on shirts will also be carefully
monitored. Hats are not worn in the
school. The intent of our school dress code
policy is to continue to provide a modest,
yet comfortable work atmosphere for our
students during the school day. We look
forward to your continued support as
concerned parents.
JUMP ROPE FOR HEART EVENT!
As part of our Mind Body and Soul Fair, St. Nicholas will
be holding a Jump Rope for Heart event during Catholic
Education Week on Tuesday May 3 to Friday May
6, 2016. All money raised will support the Heart and
Stroke Foundation in their mission to promote
children’s health and fund vital heart and stroke
research. Jump Rope for Heart encourages kids to get
active by skilling rope while they collect pledges for
heart disease and stroke research.
EQAO PRIMARY AND JUNIOR ASSESSMENTS
Each student in Grades 3 and 6 in Ontario will be assessed in Reading,
Writing and Math from Monday, May 23th through Thursday, June
9th, 2016. Specific dates and times for the assessment has already been
sent home. Kindly avoid booking dental, doctor and other
appointments during this period. If you have a child in either grade 3
or 6 you have already received specific communication and
information regarding the Provincial Assessment.
SUMMER LITERACY CAMP
Summer Literacy Camp
Remedial Literacy Program
Grades SK to 6. The program runs from July 11 to
July 29, 2016 for 3 weeks from 9:00 am to 12:00
pm and the cost is $300. Students are
recommended by the Principal. There is no
transportation provided. The program will be run out of St. Nicholas
School.
Deadline for applications: May 27, 2016.
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CLEAN CLOTHING
REMINDER
At times, our play area behind the
school can become quite muddy.
We ask that students keep an
extra pair of pants and socks in their
backpacks or at school.
SAFETY AWARENESS‐
PROTECTING THE SKIN
Over exposure to the sun can
cause skin damage. We remind
students regularly to take precautions to
protect their skin during recess times. The
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following are some suggestions to help protect skin: Wear protective
clothing to cover the skin. Wear a hat to protect both the eyes and the
skin.
KISS AND RIDE
Safety First when dropping students off at school.
The safety of all children and staff must be considered as paramount at
all times when dropping students off at school.
The number of incidents related to traffic circulation at the front of the
school and in the Kiss and Ride area during morning arrival and
afternoon dismissal has risen. It is imperative that all parents and
guardians who drive their children to school adhere to the traffic
circulation plan and comply with the traffic and parking signage on the
site. It is equally imperative that all drivers follow the direction of staff
managing the traffic circulation on the school site. Thank you for your
consideration and co-operation with this important matter. A reminder
that the parking lot on the south side of the school is for staff parking
only.
FIRE DRILL AND LOCK DOWN
PROCEDURES AND SHELTER IN PLACE
Throughout the year safety procedures are reviewed
with students on a number of topics. Emergency
evacuation drills are conducted to ensure that
everyone is aware of the procedures to follow in order to exit the
building safely, in the event of an unforeseen emergency situation.
Students and staff will also discuss and practice procedures that will be
implemented in the event of an emergency lockdown situation. A
practice lockdown and shelter in place is scheduled for the week of
May 9, 2016.
SCHOOL ORGANIZATION 2016-2017
School organization for next year is in the planning stages. Timelines
for making decisions about the number of classes and teacher
assignments will be tentatively determined by the end of June. To
help us with our planning for September 2016, it would be
appreciated if you could let us know now if you will be moving
out of our school area over the summer.
LOST AND FOUND
Please visit our lost and found bin. There is an amazing
collection of items left behind in classrooms and in the
yard. At this time our Lost and Found is overflowing with
winter sweaters, boots, coats, mittens etc. Please remind
you child to look in the lost and found for any misplaced items. All
unclaimed items will be donated to Dr. Simone to be distributed to
families in need. Please collect clothing by Friday May 27, 2016.
WELCOME TO KINDERGARTEN
Our Welcome to Kindergarten session is scheduled for May 17, 2016
from 6:30-8:00 p.m. This session is intended for parents and caregivers
and their pre-kindergarten children who will be attending junior
kindergarten in September 2016. This initiative will provide pre-school
children and their families with the resources and experiences to support
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early learning and a smooth transition to
formal education. Initiatives were
included in the school registration
packages. We would ask families to please
confirm their attendance by calling the
school.
KINDERGARTEN BUSSING FOR
2016-2017
WELCOMING ALL
KINDERGARTEN TO
YOUNG RIDER
ORIENTATION DAY
Introduce your children
to school busses prior to
the first day of school Saturday, August
27, 2016 9:00 am – 12:00 noon.
This is Orientation Day for ALL
Kindergarten children. The intent of the
day is to introduce children to school
busses in an informal setting prior to the
first day of school. We encourage you to
participate by bringing your kindergarten
children and elementary age siblings to a
one hour program between the hours of
9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Bus rides and school
bus safety video are only part of the
informative fun. All Young Rider Days
have been tremendous successes. To
confirm your attendance and preferred
time slot, please call Parkview Transit at
905 846-1070 in June 2016.
ENERGY HOG CAMPAIGN
– TREE HUGGERS
Our Energy Hog campaign
began in an effort to bring
awareness to unnecessary
energy use. We have an Energy Hog that
is displayed in classes when caught
'hogging' as a reminder to turn lights,
computers and printers off when not in
use. The Eco Team is encouraging all
students to continue to be aware of their
energy use.
ANGEL HAIR FOR KIDS
Monday June 6, 2016
is our Angel Hair for
Kids event. Students
have been growing
their hair to donate to
Angel Hair for Kids.
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All Students will be receiving a donation log, please give generously to
this worthy cause.
DANCE TEAM
Congratulations to our St. Nicholas Dance Team. Through countless
hours and perseverance, you did it! St. Nicholas scored diamond and
won the dancers choice award. Thank you to; Ariana P. Emma P.,
Yasmina G., Abigail T., Luna V., Alexia F., Cora W., Isabella C.,
Daniella R., Elisa G., Sabrina D., Kate N., Nicole F., and Coaches Mrs.
DeBartolo, and Ms. Mills. A special thank you to Mrs. Pellegrino who
donated items to the dance team. The girls performed at the Rose Theatre
on April 19!
YOUTH FAITH AMBASSADOR DRIVES
St. Nicholas Youth Faith Ambassadors are holding 2 drives for the
month of May. From May 1- 16 we will be collecting BANDAGES,
DIAPERS AND WIPES FOR THE PEOPLE OF
EQUADOR.
From May 17 to June 3 St. Nicholas will be
conducting a USED SHOE DRIVE and USED
SOCCER UNIFORMS for Dr. Simone. Please look through your
closets and bring in any used shoes. We are collecting all sizes and
types. The shoes will be given to Dr. Simone Canadian Food for
Children Charities and distributed to the needy. Please give
generously!
THE CINDERELLA CHRONICLES
Come one, come all! Ms. Campeau Deamer and Ms. Rizarri are
excited to announce St. Nicholas’ school play, “The Cinderella
Chronicles”, which will debut on May 24. There will be 2
performances one at 10:15 am and the other at 1:30 pm. The evening
performance will be on May 25 at 7:00 pm. Please come join us! St.
Nicholas is proud to support our theatrical talent.
GRADE 8 GRADUATION
St. Nicholas Grade 8 Graduation will take place on June 27, 2016 at
7:00 pm at Holy Family Parish.
MAY VIRTUE OF THE MONTH IS ACCEPTANCE
During the month of May, we celebrate the virtue of
ACCEPTANCE. One of the great wonders of the world
we live in is that no two people are exactly alike. We
may share biological families or national or cultural and ethnic
identity but we are all unique and distinct creations. God breaks the
mold every time!
BULLYING PREVENTION CORNER
Students can use the ‘3 R’s’ - Recognize bullying
behavior; Refuse to be bullied; Report bullying
behavior. Key strategies include: avoiding,
playing with others, staying calm, ignoring, and
walking away. Being assertive and telling an
adult.
VIRTUE AWARDS
Congratulations to our
Virtue Catch the Spirit
Award Recipients!
Kindergarten – Jason B.
Primary –.Anthony M.
Junior – Brenden T.
Intermediate – Matthew I.
These students received a Virtue T - Shirt
for demonstrating and living the virtues at
St. Nicholas school.
DATES AHEAD
MAY
2-6 Catholic Education Week
2
Catholic Education Week Kick-off and Music
Monday celebration 1:50 pm
5
Mothers’ Day Tea Mrs. DiNatale / Mills class
6
Mothers’ Day Tea Mrs. Armstrong /
Miss Di Castro, Mrs. Henderson /Miss
Raposo,
Ms. Dalton / Mrs. De Melis
6
BECDM Diversity Conference
9
Roof Top School Picture am
12
Artists in the School
Presentation, Cadence
12
Catholic School Council 7pm
13
P.A. Day no school for
students
16
Clubs and Teams Pictures
16
Junior Girls Soccer
Tournament
17
Grade 1 to Reptilia at St. Nicholas
17
Junior Boys Soccer
Tournament
17
Welcome to Kindergarten
6:30pm-8:00pm
17-18 Grade 8’s to Brock University
Leadership Camp
23
Victoria Day No School
23-9 EQAO Gr. 3 and 6
24
The Cinderella Chronicles day
Performances 10:15 am and 1:30 pm
25
The Cinderella Chronicles evening
performance 7pm
27
Grade 2 classes to Peel Water Festival
JUNE
13
P.A. Day no school for students
14 Year End Mass 9:30 am and
11:00 am
20 Track and Field
27 Grade 8 Graduation Holy Family
Parish 7pm
30 Last Day of School
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