ST. BRIGID CATHOLIC SCHOOL
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December
2014
Newsletter
L.Papaloni…........Superintendent
905-890-1221
A. DaSilva…. ………..…Trustee
416 -709 -5679
V. Pugliese ……………Principal
C. Bianchi ……….........Secretary
L. Clark ... School Council Chair
PARISH
St. Jerome
8530 Chinguacousy Road
Brampton, Ontario
L6Y 5G4
Tel: 905-455-4260
Fax: 905-450-6326
Pastor
Fr. J. Kolodynski
School Hours
Start:
Recess:
Lunch:
Recess :
Dismissal:
8:50
11:00 – 11:15
11:55 – 12:55
2:20 – 2:35
3:20
Love
Learn
Light”
An Advent Prayer
Dear God, our Father,
when your precious Son
became a tiny baby
in a stable in Bethlehem
in poverty and simplicity,
You changed our world.
As we imagine those surroundings,
we join with the shepherds
and the wise men
in wonder and praise.
During this Advent season,
help us to remember
the true meaning of Christmas
and not be consumed
by the commercialism
that can easily dominate the season.
We thank you
for our material lives,
praise you
for our spiritual lives,
and trust in you
for our eternal life.
Amen.
Advent Mass
We will be celebrating our Advent Mass on Thursday December 18th, at 10:00a.m.,
at St. Jerome Church with Father Jan Kolodynski. All students will be bussed to
the church. Please join our students and staff, as we come together in preparation
and celebration of the Eucharist.
Principal’s Message
This past Sunday, we celebrated the first Sunday of
Advent. The word Advent is a Latin word that means
“the coming.” It is a time when we remember Jesus’
first coming, and prepare our hearts for a new coming.
In the Liturgical calendar, the four weeks leading up to
Christmas Day, Christians all over the world prepare for the
celebration of the coming of the Lord into the world, through the
birth of Jesus.
Advent provides us with an opportunity to re-evaluate our
priorities. It is not only a time for meditation and prayer, but also
a time for active service towards those who are poor in body and
poor in spirit. It is a time to set aside differences and unite in
peace and love.
This is a wonderful time of year. The miracle of Jesus’ birth and
the wonders of his life seem so apparent in the celebrations of
the season. The birth of Jesus signalled to the world a hope…..a
hope for peace and kindness among all peoples. As a people of
hope, we walk together through this time of ‘waiting,’ knowing
that God’s love for us is unlimited.
During the busy holiday season it is easy to get
so caught up in the preparations and festivities
that we forget to take time to reflect and give
thanks. I would like to take this opportunity to give thanks:
 for the students of St. Brigid School; for their warmth and
enthusiasm;
 to the staff of St. Brigid School. A hard-working, dedicated
and talented group that ensure the students are learning in a
safe, stimulating and Catholic environment;
 to the parents and guardians for their support and generosity;
 to our Trustee, Anna Da Silva and our Superintendent, Lucy
Papaloni for their continual support;
 to the Catholic School Council who have worked so hard at
providing valuable and positive enhancements that assist in the
education of the students;
 to our Parent Volunteers who support student learning and
school activities;
 to Father Jan Kolodynski for his spiritual leadership, for the
Masses and celebrations that he shares with us, for his visits
and for his support.
As Christmas quickly approaches, it is our hope that the true
Spirit of Christmas will be reflected in our daily lives at school,
at work and at home, just as Christ gave Himself to us at His
birth.
On Behalf of the staff of St. Brigid School, we wish to extend to
all members of our community, a hope that the
Christmas Season will be filled with the peace and
joy of Christ and that the New Year will bring much
health and prosperity for all.
V. Pugliese
Christmas Break
The Christmas Break will begin on Monday, December 22 nd,
2014. The last day for school will be on Friday, December 19 th,
2014. School will commence in the New
Year, on Monday, January 5th, 2015.
Mitten Tree
You will notice our Mitten/Scarf Tree in the front foyer of our
school. During this season of Advent, we not only prepare
ourselves through prayer and quiet renewal for the birth of Jesus,
we also prepare by remembering those who are less fortunate in
our world. The St. Brigid community has a wonderful history of
being very generous all year round. At this time we ask you, as
you have done year after year, to send in hats, mittens and
scarves for our tree. All items will be delivered to St. Louise
Outreach Centre to be given to those in need in our community.
Christmas Choir
On Monday, December 8th, St. Brigid's Choir will
be spreading some Christmas cheer to the residents
of Extendicare Nursing Home. They plan to sing some
traditional and some more contemporary Christmas songs as a
way to outreach to our community. We hope young and old will
find this performance a wonderful experience.
Santa Claus is Coming to Town
On Tuesday December 16th, Santa Claus will be visiting St.
Brigid School. Students from Kindergarten to Grade 8 will be
spending some quality time with Santa. Santa
will be telling stories, singing songs and playing
games with our students. Please note, there will
be photo opportunities for students in Junior and
Senior Kindergarten.
Operation Christmas Child
The Advent season here and at St. Brigid we have started off with
the spirit of giving. Staff and students happily participated in
Operation Christmas Child once again with great success. A
heartfelt Thank You goes out to all of the staff, students and
families of the St. Brigid community for generously participating
in Operation Christmas Child.
This Christmas many
underprivileged children will have a gift to open and a smile on
their face because you chose to share God’s love. St. Brigid
donated 44 love-filled shoeboxes to Samaritan’s Purse, which
were dropped off by Mrs. Graver and will be delivered in time
for Christmas. A big thank you to our Parent Council for
supporting this initiative and paying for the shipping cost of
sending out all the packages. On behalf of Mrs. Adragna and the
Green Team, thank you once again and let us pray that
everyone’s Christmas is filled with peace and love.
Christmas Cards for Soldiers
Once again this Advent season, Mrs. Turner has organized the
"Christmas cards for soldiers" initiative within our school
community. Over one hundred personal Christmas cards are
being sent on behalf of our students to our serving soldiers
overseas. The students are enthusiastically embracing this
activity, understanding fully that on our behalf, many military
personnel are away from their families over the holidays.
St. Brigid Coat Drive!
This year the St. Brigid Diversity Team is organizing a Coat
Drive! From December 1st until December 16th, St. Brigid will
be accepting donations of gently used coats. The coats will then
be donated to the St. Louise Outreach Center, located in
Brampton. What a great way to help families in need, right here
in our own community!
We are looking for coats for all ages, from newborn to adult.
Please ensure that the coats are clean and in good condition.
Coats may be sent to school with your child or brought directly
to the front foyer and placed in the boxes marked “Coat Drive”.
We thank you in advance for your donations!
The St. Brigid Diversity Team.
ATTENTION DOWNHILL SKIERS!!
St. Brigid is pleased to provide grade 6 to 8 students with an
opportunity to participate in learn to ski program at Blue
Mountain Resort in Collingwood. This program aims to provide
students with the opportunity to increase their physical fitness
through the exciting and fun sport of skiing. This is an excellent
opportunity for students to learn a new skill and work at their
own levels to achieve success. Skiing is set for the following
dates:
 Friday January 16th
 Friday February 20th
 Friday March 6th
Please note that if school busses are cancelled on a ski date, then
we will not be going to Blue Mountain and a new ski date will
be scheduled.
Kindergarten Advent Celebration
Please join our kindergarten students as they celebrate Advent as
a group. Our celebration will take place on Wednesday
December 17th at 2:00 pm. in the gymnasium. Our three
kindergarten classes will come together to sing songs, read
poems and pray.
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The beginning of the Liturgical year begins with Advent.
Advent is the period beginning with the Sunday nearest the feast
of St. Andrew the Apostle (November 30th) and embraces the
four Sundays preceding Christmas Day. The first Sunday may
be as early as November 27th, and then Advent has twenty-eight
days, or as late as December 3rd, giving the season only twentyone days.
Advent is the season of hope, preparation, expectation and
celebration. The word “advent” is Latin for “a coming or
arrival”. It refers not only to the preparation for the arrival of
Christ’s birth but is also a time to remind us of our redemption
and of the second coming of Jesus that is to come. In Advent we
are called to prepare ourselves for the birth of Christ, to prepare
our souls for Christ through Holy Communion and to make
ourselves ready for Jesus’ final coming as judge, at the end of
the world. The Advent activities and traditions are grounded in
the Scriptures, even though some of the symbolism and stories
surrounding them have changed over time. The focus continues
to be the great news that the Messiah was and is coming and how
we live out our heartfelt longing for both.
The oldest document in which we find the length and practices
of Advent mentioned is a passage in the second book of the
History of the Franks by St. Gregory of Tours. In it he states that
St. Perpetuus, one of his predecessors, (approx. 480 A.D.) had
decreed a fast three times a week, from the feast of St. Martin
until Christmas. Whether St. Perpetuus, by his regulations,
established a new custom, or merely enforced an already existing
Church law is difficult to say. The first authoritative mention of
Advent in the Catholic Church appears in the Synod of Lerida
(AD 524). The observance of Advent originally began as a
period of fasting, similar to Lent. Although the practice of
abstention was later relaxed, Advent retains the spirit of
atonement and penitence.
The Advent wreath is part of our long-standing Catholic
tradition; however, the actual origins are uncertain. By the
Middle Ages, Christians had adapted a Scandinavian tradition of
placing lighted candles in a circle and praying to God, and used
Advent wreathes as part of their spiritual preparation for
Christmas.
The Advent wreath is the most recognizable symbol of this
season. The wreath is comprised of four candles that symbolize
and focus our attention on the coming of Christ, the Light of the
World. The wreath is made up of various evergreen branches,
signifying continuous life and the freshness and vitality of the
relationship among God, humanity and of creation. The circle
of the wreath, which has no beginning or end, symbolizes the
eternity of God, the immortality of the soul the eternal Word of
God, and the everlasting life found in Christ.
The lighting of the candles represents the progressive revelation
of God - fully realized in the birth and life of Jesus. The first
candle is lit on the first Sunday of Advent. This candle, the
Candle of Hope, reminds us that Jesus’ coming was prophesied
hundreds of years before He was born. It symbolized the hope
of Israel and the hope that we have in Jesus. The candle’s purple
colour represents Christ’s royalty as the King of Kings.
The second candle is lit on the second Sunday of Advent.
This is the Candle of Peace, which reminds us that Jesus is the
Prince of Peace. His light helps us find ways to share God’s
peace with others. The purple candle reminds us that it was Jesus
– King, who was born in the manger in Bethlehem.
The pink candle is the Candle of Joy. This candle is lit on the
third Sunday of Advent. The Candle of Joy recalls the angels
joyfully singing about the birth of Christ. We are reminded that
God sent His angels to proclaim His arrival to the common man
(shepherds) and that He still uses the ordinary people to spread
the good news of Christ. The pink candle represents God’s love
and
faithfulness
to
his
people.
On the final Sunday of Advent, the fourth candle is lit. This is
the Candle of Love. It reminds Christians that God loves them
enough to send his only Son to earth. We are also reminded that
we are God’s disciples on earth and to love one another. The
purple candle represents the King’s birth that the Angels were
announcing to the world, as they trumpeted His glory.
Some modern day adaptations include a white candle placed in
the middle of the wreath. This is the Christmas Day Candle
which represents Christ, and is lit at the Christmas Eve Vigil on
Christmas Eve. It reminds us that Jesus is at the centre of our
world and is eternal. The light again signifies Christ, the Light
of the world. We remember the birth of our Lord, as the prophets
promised so long ago and are filled with wonder and amazement,
as were the shepherds in the fields.
For Catholics, Advent is a time of reflection about the amazing
gift that God gave to us in the person of His Son who came to
live among us on earth. It is also an opportunity to restore Jesus
to His rightful place as the center of our holiday celebrations!
Advent is, appropriately, both sombre and joyful!
Full-Day Kindergarten Registration for 2015-16
Registration for Full-Day Kindergarten for the 2015-16 school
year, will take place at St. Brigid on the following days:
Monday, January 26, 2015 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.*
Wednesday, January 28, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
and from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 29, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and
from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Friday, January 30, 2015, from 9 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and
from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
* Snow Date:
Tuesday, January 27, 2015 from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
For more information about registration and the Full-Day
Kindergarten program, call St. Brigid School or visit
www.dpcdsb.org.
Dufferin-Peel hosts Parent Evening to Support the
Transition of Students with Differing Abilities into
Kindergarten
There will be an information session for parent(s)/guardian(s) of
children with differing abilities including vision, speech,
hearing, autism, physical/medical and/or developmental delays
who are transitioning to Kindergarten in September 2015. The
information session will be held at the Dufferin-Peel Catholic
District School Board -- Catholic Education Centre (40
Matheson Boulevard West, Mississauga), Room 301 on
Thursday, January 8, 2015, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Snow
date Tuesday, January 13, 2015, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Parent(s)/Guardian(s) are also reminded to register their child at
our school office. Official registration dates are Monday,
January 26th, 2015, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The Snow Date
for evening registration is Tuesday, January 27th, 2015, from
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Additional registration dates are January
28th, 29th and 30th, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Extended French Information Meeting
Grade 4 parent(s)/guardian(s), who wish to enroll their
child in a Grade 5 Extended French class for
September, 2015 are invited to attend an information
meeting at:
School: St. Monica School
Address: 60 Sterritt Dr.
Brampton, L6Y 5B6
Date:
Wednesday January 14, 2015
Time:
7:00 pm.
At the present time, the above mentioned school is the designated
centre for our area. Applications will be accepted at that centre
until 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 17th, 2015.
Diversity Team
On Wednesday November 26th, The Diversity Team hosted two
assemblies in the gym. The purpose of these assemblies was to
raise awareness of bullying; what it looks like and strategies to
help prevent it. The values of friendship and kindness were
highlighted through various videos and discussion questions.
Through the book “God’s Dream” by Archbishop Desmond
Tutu, students in JK to Grade 4 were shown the importance of
treating everyone kindly, regardless of colour, gender or ability.
After the assembly, each student was given a “quilt” piece, on
which they designed their vision of what God’s dream for us is.
When all the pieces have been collected, they will be displayed
as one large quilt in the school. Students in Gr 5-8 met in the
afternoon. They played a revised game of “Jeopardy” to review
the theme of anti-bullying and then enjoyed participating in some
fun cooperative games. After watching several inspiring videos,
they had the opportunity to discuss the importance of accepting
others and ourselves for who we are, just as God made us! Thank
you to Alyssa, Serejah, Jaden, Anna, Mikayla, Aimua and Isaiah
for all their hard work!
3. A REFLECTIVE AND CREATIVE
THINKER WHO:
 Recognizes there is more grace in our
world than sin and that hope is
essential in facing all challenges.
 Creates, adapts, evaluates new ideas
in light of the common good.
 Thinks reflectively and creatively to
evaluate situations and solve
problems.
 Makes decisions in light of gospel
values with an informed moral
conscience.
 Adopts a holistic approach to life by
integrating learning from various
subject areas and experience.
 Examines, evaluates and applies
knowledge of interdependent systems
(physical, political, ethical, socioeconomic and ecological) for the
development of a just and
compassionate society.
Catholic School Council
Our Catholic School Council shares your ideas and suggestions
with the school and supports ways to enhance the educational
experience of our students. The Council also contributes to the
fundraising efforts in the school and helps to organize volunteers
for various events and activities.
So far… together with your help, we have successfully had a
great Chocolate fundraiser at the beginning of the year… Why
Chocolate… World’s Finest Chocolates have partnered with us,
over the last few years and given back to our Students.
Through our fundraisers we have funded the school in several
areas…
 Provided French dictionaries
 Funded the Smart Boards
 EQAO workbooks for grades 3 and grades 6 students
 Support our Drama Team
 Support our Speech Talent
 Support our Outdoor Fun Activities
 Supported our future project for our Peace Garden
 Supported our Famous Broadway play of the Wizard of
Oz starring our Students upcoming in May 2015
 And many more…
Can you make time out of your busy schedule to help us out?
Half hour goes a long way… let us know! If you cannot make it
to the meetings contact our school, and leave your information
as to when you are available to help!
Share your ideas with us! We are always looking for great things
to do, fundraising ideas that would not cost us a great amount as
parents, but supports our students and help out in our community.
We just did this with your help… St. Jerome’s Refugee Family
will receive a donation from both our School and School Council
for a combined total of $756.00. Not only did our kids enjoy the
dancing, they helped out our community.
Operations Christmas Child Shoebox will be receiving over 44
boxes filled with school supplies, toys for boys and girls around
the world. Wow! Santa will be so proud of our Students!
#goodlist
Thank you for your ongoing support with our Pizza day! Our
next pizza day will be December 12th, 2014…
Most importantly…
Have a Blessed and Safe Christmas Holiday, from all of us here
on your Catholic School Council and we look forward to having
you join us in one way or another!
ATTENDANCE
VERIFICATION
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Peanut Allergies
Please be aware that some students attending St. Brigid have
severe peanut and nut allergies. We ask you to consider sending
lunches and snacks that do not contain: peanuts, peanut butter,
peanut oil or other nuts. Please refrain from sending food for the
whole class.
To help make some peanut free choices please consider the
following suggestions and always remember to check the label
for recipe changes and peanut warnings.
Possible Nut Free Snacks:
 Fruits and veggies.
 Kellogg's NutriGrain Cereal Bars
 Christie Fig Newtons, Teddy Grahams, Oreo Cookies
(regular size not mini), Barnum's Animal Crackers
 Peek Frean's Family Digestives and Fruit Creams
 Betty Crocker Dunkaroos
 General Mills Golden Graham Treats, Crispy Graham
Square and Chewy Marshmallow
 Nestle Smarties, Kit Kat, Aero and Coffee Crisp
chocolate bars
 Kraft Jell-O pudding snacks
 Kraft Magic Moments pudding snacks
 Delmonte Rich 'n' Creamy pudding cups
Thanks for you cooperation in this matter.
ECO SCHOOL NEWS
This year St Brigid Green Team is not only collecting
milk bags but also weaving our own sleeping mat for
Haiti. If you have a chance please come up and see our
loom in Mrs. Mastragostino's room. Special thank you
to Mr. Smith for building the loom. The mats are a way
of diverting plastic from our landfill sites and garbage
and putting them to positive use. On December 11th
Angela Kestheley from Milkbags Unlimited will be at
St Brigid to speak to the students about Mats for Haiti
Project. The students will also be given an opportunity
to do some cutting of milk bags and looming. We can
empower our students to make a difference.
Thank you for your continued support in sending in the
milk bags.
The Green Team.
Weather Cancellations
There may be days during the upcoming winter months when
inclement weather presents a potential safety hazard. It is
essential that parents discuss with their children the procedures
they wish them to take to get home safely. This discussion
should include: where should the child go, if parents are not
home.
Please be advised that 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 am. If buses are
cancelled in the morning, they will not operate in the afternoon.
Therefore students transported to school by parents require the
same transportation home. Parents/guardians are asked to
monitor the following radio/television to receive bus
cancellation/school closure information:
CHUM AM1050
CFRB AM1010
CFTR AM680
CBC FM99.1
VIRGIN RADIO FM99.9
CHIN FM100.7/AM1540
CFNY FM102.1/AM640
CTV
You
FM93.1
FM Z103.5
FM97.3
EZ ROCK
AM860
CJBC (FR)
CJCL AM590
CHFI FM98.1
CANADA AM
GLOBAL NEWS
CITYPULSE
may
go
to
www.stopr.ca for daily
bus
cancellations
delays.
or
Intermediate Volleyball
Congratulations to both the intermediate girls and boys
volleyball teams. Both teams participated in the Family mini
tournament, with the boys finishing third and the girls winning
the tournament. The girl’s team then moved on to the Family
tournament, where they finished third. The teams worked hard
throughout the season and continued to develop their skill levels.
They represented St. Brigid School with pride and dignity. Their
coaches, Mrs. Serrentino, Mrs. Balchand, Ms. Duliunas and Mr.
Fitzpatrick were proud of their athleticism and their dedication
to the team.
Thank you to all our coaches for their hard work and their
willingness to give up so much of their time for the students of
the school.
Late Arrivals
With the colder weather we have had a number of
students arriving at school after the bell has rung.
School begins promptly at 8:50 am. Parents are encouraged to
have their children at school at least five minutes before the bell.
Children who are late must report to the office and sign in.
Students who arrive late for school are missing valuable learning
time. Your cooperation is appreciated.
Winter Weather Reminders
Our winter season is fast approaching! Please assist us
in encouraging your children to dress appropriately for
the cold weather. We want our students to feel
comfortable outdoors and not get chilled because of
inappropriate winter dress. Except under unusual
conditions, students will go outside during recess and
lunch hour. The outdoor break allows for fresh air and
exercise. Health officials indicate that the fresh air is
good for children...not harmful, as long as students are
dressed properly. Please listen to weather reports and
ensure that children are dressed appropriately for
the weather.
Unfortunately, some of our children do come to school
feeling sick and with fevers. We do not have the
facilities to care for sick children and sick children are not
capable of concentrating on learning. Therefore, if your child
complains of a sore stomach, sore throat or aches and pains,
please do not send him/her to school. It is harmful to the health
of your child and the rest of the school population. All children
who come to school are expected to participate in outdoor
recreation at recesses. Generally speaking, if a child is well
enough to come to school he/she is well enough to go outside at
recesses and lunch hour.
For our younger students, it would be helpful if parents were to
label items of clothing with their child’s name, so that each
person can more easily locate his/her own clothing from the class
coat rack area. Each term many items make their way to the
“Lost and Found” bin and are never claimed. Labelled items can
be returned more easily and mixed up items sorted out more
readily. If your child brings home any clothing item by mistake,
please return it to the school so that this mix up
may be corrected.
Indoor Footwear
Students are expected to wear shoes in the school building at all
times. Please note that in the event of an emergency evacuation,
students will not have the opportunity to put on shoes, boots,
clothing articles, etc. Please ensure that your child has an extra
pair of shoes at school, to keep their feet dry and warm
during wet and/or snowy weather. A change of
clothing stored in a child’s backpack, may also be a
good idea for younger students.
Snow and Ice
Please remind your children that their safety is of the utmost
importance to us. Snow is always to stay on the
ground. Snowball throwing, kicking snow or ice,
or throwing snow at anyone is not permitted here
at St. Brigid School.
Twitter
DPCDSB is now on Twitter! For the latest board news and
information, follow us @DPCDSBSchools.
End of the Day Parking
Dismissal time is a very busy time of day and the
safety of our students must be our number one
priority. As such, please be aware that at the end
of the school day pylons are placed at the entrance of the school
driveway. This is done to prevent vehicles from driving on
school grounds while students are exiting the school grounds.
The gates at the parking lot are also closed at this time, and will
not be opened until our students and busses have left school
grounds. If you are parked in the parking lot, we ask that you
respect our policy and wait until our gates are opened by a staff
supervisor. Also, please be aware that our drive way is one way,
with the entrance at the east end of the school. Please do not
enter the school grounds through the exit drive at the west end.
We thank you for your cooperation.
Parking Enforcement
City of Brampton Parking Enforcement officers have been
vigilant in enforcing city parking by-laws in the area around the
school. Please be aware of where you park your vehicle. There
are fire hydrants and other No Parking / No Stopping areas that
need to be observed.
Missed School Work due to Absences
When children are absent from school they miss important
lessons and work that extends from these teachings. If a child is
absent due to illness we kindly request that children get the
needed rest they require so they can come back to school healthy.
The teachers will not be sending daily work home for your
son/daughter to “catch up.” They will spend time assisting
students on their return to school. If your child is absent due to
extended illness, please contact the school.
Dates to Remember
Dec. 1
Dec. 2
Dec. 3
Dec. 4
Dec. 8
Dec. 10
Please note that vehicles in the Kiss ‘N’ Ride lane should not be
left unattended, as they could be ticketed. Please do not park in
the Kiss ‘N’ Ride Lanes and walk your child to their entry point.
If you wish to walk your child, we request that you park on the
street and escort your child. Cars parked in the Kiss ‘N’ Ride
create a very dangerous situation and also impede the flow of
traffic.
Dec. 11
Also, please be aware that only vehicles that have a handicap
sign displayed in their vehicle are allowed to park in the handicap
parking spots in the school parking lot. Under no conditions
should vehicles without a handicap sign park in these designated
areas.
Dec. 18
Dec. 19
Kiss ‘N Ride
Please note that it is extremely important that parents drive
slowly and cautiously while on school grounds. The lane closest
to the curb is for BUSSES ONLY. The Kiss ‘N Ride lane is the
middle lane. Please follow the procedures outlined below when
using the Kiss ‘N Ride lane:
Drive your vehicle in this lane and proceed to the furthest
point closest to the front doors of the school.
STOP
Child(ren) must exit your vehicle by the right hand side
door(s) only
Drive to the end of the Kiss ‘N Ride lane and cautiously
proceed into the Drive-Thru lane once all children have
left your vehicle
At no time should parents park in the Kiss ‘N Ride lane. If you
need to enter the school, please park your vehicle in the school
parking lot or on the street.
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Jan. 29
Jan. 30
Advent Liturgy – 1:15
Mr. Sub Day
Lunch Moms
Rosary Apostolates
Advent Liturgy – 1:15
Choir @ Extendicare
Catholic School Council Mtg. – 7:00 pm.
Lunch Moms
Intermediates Skating @ South Fletcher Arena
Hearing and Vision Screening
Milk Bag Assembly – 9:15
Pizza Day
Advent Liturgy – 1:15
Santa Claus visits St. Brigid
Mr. Sub Day
Lunch Moms
FDK Advent Celebration – 2:00 pm.
Advent Mass @ St. Jerome Church – 10:00 am.
HPV & Hep. B vaccines
Last Day of Classes
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Day
First Day of Classes
Lunch Moms
Dental Screening – JK, SK, Gr. 2 & 8
Rosary Apostolates
Lunch Moms
Skiing
P.A Day
Mr. Sub Lunch
Lunch Moms
Grad Photos
Kindergarten Registration – 7:00 to 9:00 pm.
Kindergarten Registration Snow Date – 7:00 to
9:00 pm.
Mr. Sub Lunch
Kindergarten Registration – 9:00 to 3:00
Lunch Moms
Kindergarten Registration – 9:00 to 3:00
Kindergarten Registration – 9:00 to 3:00