Prayer for Spring Newsletter Volume: 8 Issue: April 4, 2011 Blessed are you, Lord, for the glories of Spring. The World bursts with the signs of resurrection; Flowers stir in their winter beds, poking through the last traces of snow. The sun drenches us with its warmth, stirring the hidden and waiting life within the earth, within us. Principal G. Consitt Vice Principal E. Plastina Secretaries A. Bourgeau L. Cameron J. Durante Superintendent-BECDM P. McMorrow 905-890-1221 Trustee F. Di Cosola 905-951-8898 Parish Holy Family Church 905-857-1938 Pastors: Fr. L. Leger Fr. S. Hernandez School Hours Start: 8:30 am Lunch: 11:30 to 12:30 Dismissal: 3:00 pm Attendance Verification Line 905-857-4241 press 1 The world awakening reflects the movement of my heart and I am touched in the depths of my spirit. Art work is the power of your hands, the Spirit of drawing life from things both old and new. To be praised are you, Lord for the blessings of Spring. Calendar of Events Dear Parents/Guardians, We continue on our journey through Lent and the season of Easter. As a community, we continue to spend time in daily prayer and reflection. Taking the time from our busy schedules to pay extra attention to our relationship with God can take many forms. Participating in the celebration of the sacraments is certainly one form; spending time nourishing human relationships could be another. This year we have made a particular effort to have student consider their language. We hope that all may avoid inappropriate language and make a special effort to use more polite and courteous words. When we see all the partners; parents, teachers and students working together in so many ways, we truly recognize and celebrate all that we gain through our devotions in Lent and our celebration of Easter. On behalf of the entire staff, we wish all of you a very Happy and Holy Easter. G. Consitt Principal E. Plastina Vice Principal April Virtue - Love Our daily prayer for April, Let us now pray, for the Virtue of Love so that we may demonstrate love to one another, just as Jesus loves us. April 6 7 8 9 Showtime-7pm performance Showtime-7pm performance Bagel Day Central School Council Marketplace @St. Joseph Secondary School 11 Lenten Masses at school 11 Child Abuse Prevention Education Information for Grade 4 Parents 11 St. Rita Hockey Tournament Finals 14 DARE program begins for Gr. 6 students 14 Jr. Boy’s and Girl’s Bolton Basketball Tournament 15 Gr. 8 Grandfriends to vist King Nursing home 18 & 19 Pizza Days 17 Holy Week begins 20 Lunchtime Rosary Group begins 22 Good Friday – no school 22 Earth Day 24 Easter Sunday 25 Easter Monday – no school 26 Dance Event 29 Gr. 4 – 8 students to attend Toy Story III en francais 29 Family Movie Night May 1 2–4 5 6 Beatification of Pope John Paul II Gr. 7 trip to Camp Muskoka Social Justice Conference Family Diversity Conference