The Viking News Weekly UPDATE For assistance please call… School # 905-792-2251 June 15, 2015 issue #37 Virtue of the Month: FAIRNESS School secretary: Mrs. Fay School principal: Mr. Maiolo Superintendent: Mrs. Oude-Reimerink We will be celebrating the virtue of Kindness, as a school community, on Thursday, June 18 @ 10:30 a.m. Georges Vanier School Prayer Prayer: Lord, in the morning as we start this day, We take a moment to bow and pray. We start with thanks, For all your kind and loving ways. And now as we begin our day, Watch over us as we work and play. We ask you to help us respect and love one another, And all we meet during the day. Hold our families and school staff in your hands, As we follow, in your commands. Teach us to love you more than before, Through random acts of love and kindness. Guide us to be like Georges Vanier, And make a difference by Helping the poor, the needy, the sick and the homeless. We ask thisVISIT through Jesus, Our Lord. Amen O Lord Jesus Christ, Who said to Your Apostles: "Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you," regard not my sins but the faith of Your Church, and deign to give her peace and unity according to Your Will: Who live and reign, God, world without end. Amen. NUT FREE ZONE School Parish: St. John Fisher Pastor: Fr. Grima “Go Make A Difference” Milk available daily at 12:40p.m. Front foyer. $1.00 (chocolate or white milk) Knight’s Table Food Drive… until June 19. Help those in need in our community! \ ALLERGIES FOR CELEBRATIONS AND BIRTHDAYS, PLEASE BE REMINDED NOT TO SEND IN FOOD FOR OTHER CHILDREN. ALL STUDENTS SHOULD BRING IN THEIR OWN SNACKS. Trustee: Mr. Xaviour Bramalea Cyclefest Very first cycling event in the Bramalea area. Engaging community conversation, environmental responsibility and community engagement. More information coming home soon. Date: Sat. June 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Trail: Chinguacousy and Don Doan. Start and Finish &Celebration at Georges Vanier School. A REMINDER: The school day begins at 9:00 a.m. Please be mindful that your child should be at school prior to the bell so that she/he can follow the class routines for entry into the school. School WEBSITE: www.dpcdsb.org/GVANI Follow us on twitter: @thevikings28 SCHOOL COUNCIL MEETING: Thursday, June 18 @ 6:00 p.m. Dates ahead: June 17 Intermediate Beach Volleyball Tournament June 18 Virtue Assembly 11:00 a.m. interview! June 18 School Council Meeting -6 p.m. June 19 Talent Show (a.m.) -more information to follow… The final school day isatFriday, June 27,Convention 2014. Centre June 22 Gr. 8 Graduation Day –ceremony 6 p.m. Embassy Grand June 23 Year End Mass/ Graduation Mass 10:00 a.m. in our school gymnasium June 23 Volunteer Appreciation Tea June 24 Senior Kindergarten Celebration of Learning -1:30 p.m. June 25 Play Day (Pan Am Games Inspired) June 26 Last Day of school. Scan the box to the left with your mobile device and it will take you to our website School Council Presents: FATHER’s DAY RAFFLE Tickets on sale Thursday, June 11 to Friday, June 19 (Father’s Day : Sunday, June 21) SECOND TERM REPORTING: The final term Report Card will be sent home on Wednesday, June 24, 2015. If you still wish to meet with your child’s teacher, please call the school to make an appointment for an interview! The final school day is Friday, June 26, 2015. CLASS LISTS FOR SEPTEMBER 2015 We will begin work on next year’s class lists in May. If your child(ren) will be returning to Georges Vanier School and there are particular learning needs that you feel we should consider when making up classes, please put this in writing to the principal by May 15th. Only educational reasons will be considered in this process. Please do not make requests for specific teachers. If your family will be moving from our school area, please let the office know as soon as possible. This month in sports and extracurricular activities: Soccer , Beach Volleyball, and Track ‘N’ Field Go Vikings!