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WEEKLY UPDATE
Virtue of the Month:
December 1, 2013 issue #12
School secretary: Mrs. Fay
School principal: Mr. Maiolo
HOPE
We will be celebrating the virtue of HOPE as a school community on Thursday, December 19 @ 11:15 a.m. in our
gymnasium
*Please join us for prayer and reflection
Trustee: Mr. McLauchlan
The word Advent derives from the Latin word meaning coming. We prepare our
hearts for the coming of our Lord. We look forward in hope and hope and
anticipation as we pray and prepare our hearts for Christmas. The wreath's
symbolism of the advent (coming) of Light into the world is clear. The gradual
lighting of the four candles, one on each Sunday of the Advent season, combined with
the liturgical colors of the candles (purple is the penitential color used during Advent and
Lent; rose is a liturgical color used only on Gaudete Sunday. At this time the staff and students of Georges Vanier School
would like to wish you all a happy and holy Advent.
ADVENT PRAYER
Father, all-powerful God, your eternal Word took flesh on our earth when the Virgin Mary placed her life at the
service of your plan. Lift our minds in watchful hope to heart the voice which announces his glory and open our
minds to receive the Spirit who prepares us for his coming. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
We have set up our HAT and MITTEN tree in our front foyer. We will be
collecting mittens, hats and scarfs to decorate the tree for the next four
weeks. We will then be using these items to help students, in our school,
stay warm during the winter months. We thank you for your kind
donations.
ADVENT PRAYER
Superintendent: Mr. Vecchiarino
Mark your calendars!
School Parish: St. John Fisher
Pastor: Fr. Grima
SPORTS at VANIER
this month:
Intramurals begin
GO VIKINIGS!
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Vanier Christmas Play/Concert
MONDAY, DECEMBER 16 7:00 pm
at
Holy Name of Mary S.S. auditorium
Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, ever faithful to your promises and ever close to your
Church: the earth rejoicesADVENT
in hopeMASS
of the Savior's coming and looks forward with longing to
his return at the end of time. Prepare our hearts and remove the sadness that hinders us
Tuesday,
17 hope
@ 10:00
a.m.his
in our
school gymnasium
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the joy and
which
presence
will bestow, for he is Lord for ever and
ever. Amen.
Ticket Order forms for the above VANIER CHRISTMAS
Our Student Parliament have been working hard in preparation for
PLAY will be sent home on Monday, Dec. 2 with your
our Advent Spirit Week. More information will be forthcoming
child(ren). Please complete the order form and return to
about this fun filled week (Dec. 16 to Dec 19)
the school. Tickets will then be sent home with your
child. Tickets are $2.00 each. ALL money collected will
Next School Council Meeting:
be used for our school Advent Outreach Program.
Wednesday, December 18 @ 7pm
Our Kiss ‘N Ride program needs a few reminders in order for the process to run smoothly and keep everyone safe. Please make sure you are always
following the rules of Kiss ‘N Ride.
1. Exit the vehicle only on the right-hand passenger side. To exit out the left side is very, very
dangerous as thru traffic passes (sometimes quickly) on the left drive-thru lane.
2. DO NOT PARK OR LEAVE YOUR VEHICLE in the Kiss ‘N Ride lanes, even if only for a few seconds.
3. If at the end of the day your child does not exit the building, please do not leave your car in the Kiss ‘N Ride lane to investigate. Park the car and we will be happy to assist you in
the office.
Health and Safety Reminders:
Please be reminded that kindergarten school yard supervision does not start until 8:50 a.m. Please do not drop off your child(ren) in the kindergarten yard
before that time.
Dismissal of all grade levels is 3:30 p.m.
Please be reminded that our front doors are always locked and the only way to gain access is by pressing the button on the brown panel next to the door. The
door will then unlock and slowly open so that you may gain entry. As posted on the door, use caution as the door opens automatically under it’s own power. A
reminder to always stop in at the office to sign out your child or to receive a visitor’s pass if visiting another area of the school.
Thank you for your cooperation.
VIRTUE ASSEMBLY:
HOPE
Thursday, December 19 at 11:15 a.m.