School # 905-792-2251 WEEKLY UPDATE December 16, 2013 issue #14 School secretary: Mrs. Fay School principal: Mr. Maiolo Advent Prayer Dear God, At this Christmas season, please open my heart. May I learn to be a giver, not a taker, for only thus can I feel Blessed. Make of me an instrument of your peace, that peace might fill my world. May Your abundant mercy touch my life. May my heart so give and so receive as to expand to touch the stars. May I so learn to live with love, that I might know of heavenly bliss while still on earth. May the miracle of Christmas be a miracle in my heart. Amen Mark your calendars! Vanier Christmas Play/Concert Amen MONDAY, DECEMBER 16 7:00 pm at Holy Name of Mary S.S. Auditorium School Council will be treating students with a Terra Cotta Cookie during Movie Day (Wed. Dec 18). Next School Council Meeting: Trustee: Mr. McLauchlan School Parish: St. John Fisher Pastor: Fr. Grima Georges Vanier School want to wish all of you a Happy and Holy Christmas! Some seats still available! $2.00 per person. All money collected will be used for Georges Vanier School Outreach School Council News At this time the Students and Staff of Superintendent: Mr. Vecchiarino Our HAT and MITTEN tree in our front foyer continues to be decorated with mittens, hats and scarfs. We will be collecting for another three days. 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. Full Day Kindergarten Program 2014-15 Kindergarten Registration Kindergarten registration for the 2014-15 school year, will be held at all Georges Vanier School on the following dates: January 27* from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. January 29, 30, 31 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 18 @ 7pm *Snow Date: January 28 - 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - See more at: Extended French information http://www.dpcdsb.org/CEC/Schools/Register+for+School/Kindergarten+Regis Grade 4 parent(s)/ guardian who wish to enroll their children in the grade 5 extended French program for September, 2014 are invited to attend an information meeting at St. Jean Brebeuf (located at 63 Glenforest Rd) on Wed. January tration.htm#sthash.7VmI9ljD.dpuf Christmas Break Christmas Holidays begin on FRIDAY, DEC. 20, 2013. Our first day back, in the new year, will be Monday, January 6, 2014. 15 at 7:00 p.m. ADVENT MASS Tuesday, December 17 @ 10:00 a.m. in our school gymnasium All are welcome to attend. 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. December dates: Dec. 16-19 Advent Spirit Week Dec. 16 School Advent Play/Concert 7:00 p.m. Holy Name of Mary S.S. Dec 17 Advent Mass in school gymnasium @ 10:00 a.m. Dec. 18 Movie Day (School Council Cookie Day). All students to receive a cookie treat on behalf of School Council Dec. 19 Virtue Assembly at 11:15 a.m. / School Advent Retreat Day Dec. 19 Last day of classes for Christmas Break Jan. 6 First day back from Christmas Break. VIRTUE ASSEMBLY: Thursday, December 19 at 11:15 a.m.