ST. BONAVENTURE
DECEMBER 2012
NEWSLETTER
Principal: S. Wolfe
Vice-Principal: J. MacSween
Head Secretary: L. Pietrantuono
Assistant Secretary: K. Leonard
A Christmas Prayer
O God, Whose mighty Son was born in Bethlehem
those days long ago,
lead us to that same poor place,
where Mary laid her tiny Child.
And as we look on in wonder and praise,
make us welcome Him in all new life
see Him in the poor,
and care for His handiwork, the earth, the sky and the sea.
O God, bless us again in Your great love.
We pray for this through Christ our Lord.
Amen
VIRTUES PROGRAM
In December we celebrate the virtue of HOPE. We believe that God comes to us as a small fragile baby who
shows us that even the smallest and poorest can make a
profound difference in the world. God has given us this
Advent season year after year in order to focus our minds
and our hearts on the good all around us. During this time
of hope, we are reminded that God chose to send His Son
to us because we are worth it. God knows how great we
can be when we all come together. When we look at the
world through the eyes of God we know that the message
of hope in Jesus’ second coming will be and is fulfilled,
because Jesus’ love lives in us every day.
People of Hope…
• Keep up a positive attitude
• Can bounce back from tough situations
• Set and stick to their goals
• See the good in others even when they make mistakes
• Work to include others
• Let others know that they are good people
Trustee: L. Zanella
Superintendent of Brampton West Family of Schools: C. Pitoscia
Parish Priest: Father Jan Gogolewski
PARISH UPDATES
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION INFORMATION
MEETING DATES FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS:
For parents of students making First Holy
Communion:
Information meeting December 2, 2012 following the
12:00 pm Mass at St. Edmund Campion Secondary
School.
For parents of students receiving Confirmation:
Information meeting December 9, 2012 following the
12:00 pm Mass at St. Edmund Campion Secondary
School.
DATES FOR RECEPTION OF THE
SACRAMENTS:
First Reconciliation – Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at
9:00 am at St. Bonaventure School
First Holy Communion - Sunday, June 9, 2013 at
3:00 pm at Our Lady of Fatima Church on Malta Avenue
Confirmation - Saturday, April 27, 2013 at the 5:00 pm
Mass at St. Edmund Campion Secondary School.
SCHOOL COUNCIL
School Council meetings are held on
Wednesday evening at 7:00 pm in the
school library on the following dates. All are welcome!
January 16
March 20
May 15
February 20
April 17
Me to We are selling Candy Grams (Dec. 13-19)
to raise money to help build a school in another
country.
The Safe School Committee is organizing a food drive
(Dec. 3-14) to help “Cram a Cruiser” and The Knights of
Columbus.
The Grade Eight students believe that each of us is able to
make a difference. This year the students have decided on a
number of activities to lend their talents and energies to.
The Kidssentials Lunch Program
The activities below will be run by the grade eights with
Take a break from packing lunch! Kidssentials is the fresh, supervision by various staff. Thanks to Ms. Poerba and
hot lunch provider at our school. The Lunch Menu for Mrs. Gallant for both listening to and empowering their
January-March 2013 will be available to order online as of the students to “go make a difference”.
first week of December. Please log in or create your family’s
account at:
Ornaments are for sale (Dec. 4 - 21) to
www.kidssentials.com and place your order.
decorate the Tree of Hope
Lunch Cancellation Policy: If your child is away on a
Kindergarten Bingo is scheduled for Dec. 14
Kidssentials lunch day (illness, field trip, etc.), Kidssentials
must be notified directly before 8am and a credit will be applied to your account for future use – Kindly provide as much The Tree of Life (Dec 4-21) asks for your spare
change to help change a life;
notice as possible for all cancellations.
Kidssentials may be reached at 905.855.1914 or via email at
mail@kidssentials.com
Kidssentials is hiring! Work only while your child’s at school
– Perfect for any stay-at-home parent. Contact Kidssentials
today for more info.
FOOD DAYS
Pizza: WEDNESDAYS
Mr. Sub: First TUESDAY of each month is
Sub day
The Junior Dance to Fight Cancer is on Dec. 7
Mac n’ Cheese lunch for grades 1-3 is being served up on
Dec.14
Lollipops of Love are available from Dec. 3-14
Hot Chocolate is for sale Dec. 11
Dec. 10 is Intermediate Movie Day (Popcorn too!)
Aspiring Toronto Raptors can display their basketball abilities during the Intermediate Basketball Skills Competition
occurring Dec. 5, 6, and 12.
Kernels Popcorn: FRIDAYS ($2.00 a bag)
WINTER WEATHER
LOST AND FOUND
There are a variety of items in the lost and found bin, and
students will have an opportunity to claim their personal
items between Dec 17 - 19 only.
THE ADVENT SEASON
IS A TIME FOR HOPE
During this season of Advent the staff and
students are involved in numerous Charitable
endeavors to offer aide and support to those less fortunate:
During the winter season, many parents are concerned about school policy on outdoor recess. It
is generally accepted that when the wind chill
factor drops below -25°C, students should not go outside for
recess. Dufferin-Peel C.D.S.B. Policy uses a wind chill factor
of -20° C as a determining factor for modified recess. We ask
that students come dressed appropriately with proper coats,
hats, gloves, mittens etc. Where possible, please put identification on our child’s belongings.
Please note that all students should have indoor shoes during
the winter months so that the classrooms are kept as clean and
dry as possible. Thank you in advance for your support and
cooperation.
TRANSPORTATION CANCELLATIONS /
SCHOOL CLOSURES
JUNIOR AND SENIOR KINDERGARTEN
REGISTRATION FOR 2013/2014 school year
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 and television stations:
Junior & Senior Kindergarten Registration for
2013-2014 school year will take place at St.
Bonaventure Catholic School on the following
days:
VIRGIN RADIOFM99.9, CHUM AM1050, CFTR
AM680, CFNY FM102.1/AM640 CJCL AM590 , CHFI
FM98.1, CFRB101EZ ROCK FM97.3, CJBC (FR)
AM860, FM Z103.5, FM93.1, FM Q107, CHIN FM100.7/
AM1540, CBC99.1, CITYPULSE, GLOBAL NEWS and
CTV
*Snow Date: Tuesday, Jan 29, 2013 from 7:00-9:00 pm
Want to check bus cancellations and late routes online???
Visit STOPPR.com
Monday, January 28, 2013 from 7:00 –9:00 pm
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, January 30, 31,
February 1, 2013 between 9:00-11:00 am and 1:00-3:00
pm only.
For more information call the school at (905) 970-9069,
or visit www.dpcdsb.org.
DATES TO REMEMBER
FRENCH IMMERSION INFORMATION
MEETING
Senior Kindergarten parents/guardians, who wish to enroll
their child in a Grade 1 French Immersion class for September, 2013 are invited to attend an information meeting
at:
French
Immersion
Centres
St Gertrude
St Pio of
Pietrelcina
Our Lady of
Providence
St Angela Merici
St Joachim
Divine Mercy
St Elizabeth
Seton
St Margaret of
Scotland
Session
location
December 13
Primary Christmas Sing-a-long
(JK to Grade 3) at 7:00 pm in the gym
December 19
Advent Mass @ 9:15 am
December 21
First day of Winter
December 21
Last day of school for 2012
December 24
Christmas Break
(schools closed)
Date and time
to January 6
St Gertrude
St Joachim
St Margaret of
Scotland
Monday
January 14, 2013
7:00 p.m.
Wednesday
January 16, 2013
7:00 p.m.
Thursday
January 17, 2013
7:00 p.m.
The deadline for submission of Applications will be 2:00
pm on Wednesday, February 6, 2013
January 7, 2013
First day back from Break
January 16, 2013
School Council Meeting at 7:00 pm
January 16, 2013
Information meeting for SK Parents
considering French Immersion in
Grade 1 St. Joachim School at 7 pm
January 18, 2013
Round 2 - Grade 7 meningitis and
Grade 8 girls HPV
January 21, 2013
PA Day - Report Writing
January 28, 30,31
& Feb. 1, 2013
Board-wide Kindergarten
Registration
The staff and students of St. Bonaventure
School wish you a holy and happy holiday
season.