A Thanksgiving Prayer Newsletter Volume: 2 Issue: October 6, 2014 Principal G. Consitt Vice Principal L. Quick Secretaries A. Bourgeau L. Giancola J. Durante Amen Dear Parents/Guardians: Superintendent-BECDM L. Storey 905-890-1221 Trustee F. Di Cosola 905-951-8898 Parish Holy Family Church 905-857-1938 Pastors: Fr. L. Leger Fr. D. Young-Sam-You School Hours Start: Lunch: Dismissal: God Our Father, we gather together with those we love Verification Line onAttendance this Thanksgiving Day to celebrate Your many gifts. 905-857-4241 press 1 who cares for all our needs. You are truly a loving Father We also remember that many of Your children cannot celebrate Today because they are hungry or homeless or have no one to love them. God our Father, help us to remember and be thankful for all that we have. 8:30 a.m. 11:31 to 12:31 3:00 p.m. October is one of the most beautiful months of the year. It is a time of wonderful, natural colors which live in our memory throughout the dark, winter months. The changes which occur remind us of the many outstanding things which God has created. It is a time of thanks for all the blessings which are bestowed upon us. Calendar of Events Oct. 1 Oct. 3 Oct. 3 Oct. 5 Oct. 7 Oct. 9 Oct. 10 Oct. 10 Thanks to all the parents who came to visit the school and met the teachers on the evening of September 22nd. Special thanks to the Parent Group who organized the BBQ. The cooperation of parents and staff sends an important message of commitment and support to the students in terms of the home/school partnership. May God bless us all as we work together to guide and motivate the children entrusted to us. G. Consitt Principal L. Quick Vice Principal Virtue: October - Empathy Let us now pray, For the grace and strength to be people of empathy – people who can really identify with and feel the concerns of those around us. Amen Oct. 13 Oct. 16 Oct. 17 Oct. 21 Oct. 22 Oct. 23 Oct. 23 Oct. 24 Oct. 27 Oct. 28 Oct. 28 Oct. 30 Oct. 31 Nov. 11 Nov. 13 Nov. 14 Junior Softball Tournament Last day to order Spiritwear Immunization – Int. World Teacher’s Day Virtue Assemblies - Empathy Jr. Volleyball Tournament Gr. 6 excursion – Humber Valley Trail & Peace Park Kick off for Student Spirit Council Happy Thanksgiving Day!! (no school for students) Spirit Council Scavenger Hunt Cross Country Meet Orangeville FDK trip to Van den Hoek farm Thanksgiving Mass & Feast of St. John Paul II Commissioning for Youth Faith Ambassadors Photo Retake Day Athletic Council Kickoff Municipal Elections Pizza Day – all classes School Council 6:45 pm Board Cross Country Meet Halloween Dance-a-thon Fundraiser Progress Reports go home Parent/Teacher Interviews PD Day –no school for students.