1044 Lancaster Drive Kingston, Ontario K7P 2L6
Principal: Rob Gilmour
Email: flhptrsa@alcdsb.on.ca
Tel: (613) 384-8644
Fax: (613) 384-0183
Principal’s Message
June has arrived and we have so much still to learn. Although June is a busy month we are reminding students that this is when they need to really focus and demonstrate the knowledge and skills they have developed in their daily classroom work, assessments and home assignments. It is a time to celebrate student THINKING, COMMUNICATING AND ACTING.
As reflective thinkers we have asked students not just to excel academically, but to be social activists when they are making wise choices by caring for the students in their classes, school and in the local and global communities.
Thank you to parents/guardians for the s upport to help your children’s growth, academically, spiritually, physically and emotionally. Please help us to keep the students focussed on learning during this busy month of June.
Susan Conway Williamson
Principal
Thank you to:
Greg White, Tutor in the Classroom, who just completed her time at Mother Teresa Catholic
School supporting students in a variety of primary and junior classrooms.
Mrs. Kama Yantha , a teacher volunteer who has given hours of her time to work with young student readers as well as teaching the Grade 4 and Grade 5 students during our recent
E.Q.A.O. assessments.
All Co-op Students from first and second term from Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School Paul
Stafford, Brooke Fischer, Jessica Waltner, Sara Daigle and Jordan Carlo who worked daily in the classrooms to assist teachers and students with their learning.
Mrs. Liseanne McDonald, Mr. Brian Todd,
Mrs. Susan Nichol and Mrs. Christine Robertson Grade One parents who co-ordinated the reception for the First Communion celebration.
Shana Todd and Alexis Saccary, Grade One Students who grew their hair so that they could cut it and donated it in support of fighting Cancer. Their hair will be made into wigs.

Sandra Fragoso, Andrea Fraser, Nicole Pilgrim and Kathy Doyle, members of the years
Empowerment Committee for organizing such a successful evening on how we can empower our children to be healthy and active in Mind, Body and Spirit.
Nicole Pilgrim, Kathy Doyle (co-ordinators) and many parents volunteers for running such a successful Annual Garage Sale.
Congratulations to:
Grade 2 students, Thomas Coleman, and Jackson Hay . These students were so excited to receive their First Communion on Sunday May 5 th at St. Paul the Apostle Church.
Ms. Anna Kelly after a teaching career of over 31years and in 6 schools. Ms. Kelly will be retiring at the end of this school year. Congratulations to Ms. Kelly and thank you to her for her years of dedicated service to helping educated so many students in our Catholic School System.
Father Leo Byrne- for being awarded the contribution to Catholic Education Award at The Catholic
Week Education Mass on
May 10 th . Thank you Father Byrne for working so closely with parents and school staff to enrich the Faith Life of our students.
Kindergarten Registration & Open House – June 19, 2013
We are still registering children for Junior and Senior Kindergarten.
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Children born in 2008 are eligible for Senior Kindergarten.
Please register your child now!
Open House for all new kindergarten children and their parents/guardians will occur in the
Kindergarten classroom on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at 4:15.
June 19, 2013 School Mass
Our final school mass of the year will occur at 10:45 a.m. on Wednesday, June 19 th . Please plan to join us.
Empowering the Whole Child, Mind, Body & Spirit
Pajama & Movie Day for Brigitte Our Foster Child
Bicycle Rodeo & Blue & White Day to Support Coast to Coast Against Cancer Foundation Friday,
June 14 th , 2013.
First Communion Celebration
Thank you to our Catholic School Council for the beautiful missal for each student that made his/her First Communion. These missals will be presented to these students during June.

SAFE AND CARING SCHOOL
CODE OF CONDUCT – DRESS CODE
(page 6)
Thank you to students who come to school each day “dressed appropriately for positive Christian learning and working environment.”
T-shirts, pants, capris and skirts or shorts that are at least mid thigh in length, are the best choices for school summer wear.
Students are reminded that due to the amount of daily physical activity outdoors and in the gym, that they should always have running shoes at school.
Signing Students In and Out
Reminder that if a student is signing out of school for an appointment, or leaving early for the day, that student must be signed out by a parent/guardian.
Volunteers (page 8)
Please note that all volunteers and supervisors for all trips and school activities are required to have a current Criminal Background Check on record with the school prior to their participation in any school event. Parents/Guardians are able to obtain a Criminal Background Check through the local police for a minimal cost. The Police Checks must be completed renewed every three years. Please make sure your CBC is up todate for September 2013.
F.L.A. Health Unit Advice (School Safety Expectations)
Please continue to stress with your child(ren) the importance of:
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Wearing indoor shoes in the school
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Wearing a hat to provide shade outdoors
Wearing sunscreen for outdoor activities
Bringing snacks and lunches free of peanuts, nuts and sunflower seeds
SCHOLARSHIPS
Primary and Junior Division E.Q.A.O. Assessments
Grade 3 and 6 students have completed the E.Q.A.O Provincial assessments for reading, writing and mathematics. Both the grade 3 and 6 assessments are based on the Ontario curriculum expectations for Grade 3 and Grade 6 and should reflect students’ learning throughout the
Primary and Junior Divisions.
Thanks to all students and staff for their flexibility during this process
In September 2013, parents and students will receive the results of these assessments.
O.F.I.P. Tutoring Programs
Our O.F.I.P. Tutoring Programs, supported financially by the Literacy and Numeracy Secretariat, are now completed. We are very pleased with the success of the programs.

☺ – Grade 3
Thank you to all Grade 3 and 6 students who attended these after school camps and the staff who ran the events. Great problem solving occurred.
School Organization 2013-2014
The staff is continuing to plan for the 2013 – 2014 school year.
With Ministry of Education Budget cuts and declining enrolment, there are impacts that will affect each school in our board. Unfortunately Mother Teresa Catholic School will have changes as well. They are:
Mrs. Peggy Sheridan, .5 secretary, has been declared surplus at Mother Teresa Catholic School and has been transferred to St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Catholic School. Mrs. Sheridan, an exemplary staff member who has worked in the office at Mother Teresa Catholic School for 10 years, will be greatly missed by all students, staff and parents that she supported in her competent, professional manner.
Ms. Alison Bogle, classroom teacher, has also been declared surplus to our school. Ms. Bogle, who has been on a leave of absence this year, has blessed Mother Teresa Catholic School with her creative higher order ______ goals for all her student.
Ms. Bogle is also to be thanked for helping our school community come to value our Canadian
Heritage in a special way. Ms. Bogle has recently been notified that she has also been transferred to St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Catholic School.
Mrs. Sheridan and Ms. Bogle thank you for your years of giving to the Mother Teresa Catholic
School -- Our loss is St. Marguerite Bourgeoys gain.
The good news for our school community is that our Kindergarten numbers are continuing to grow. At present we have 30 students registered for Junior Kindergarten for 2012
– 2013. As well we are beginning to have new families register from the subdivision, Woodhaven, which will also help our enrolment.
So, as we finish this school year, although we are experiencing staff cut backs at present, we are hoping for a new school year of much success with its challenge. If a family has specific information that needs to be shared about their son or daughter for September 2012, parents are asked to communicate that in writing by Friday, June 15, 2012.
Class placement information will be available for each Grade 1 – 8 student on Friday, August 31 st ,
2012 in the school’s front foyer. This process has worked effectively in past years.
STEWARDSHIP
Catholic School Council News
Thank you to members of our Catholic School Council for another successful year of activity and support.
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4 th Annual Garage Sale
– co-coordinated by Kathy Doyle and Nicole Pilgrim raised
$1000.00. Well done! Thanks for the great donations!
September 2013
BBQ and Open House

Track and Field
Thank you to Ms. Ball, Track and Field co-ordinator, and staff for organizing and running an excellent school track and field day on May 6 th , 2013.
Athletes who have qualified for the East Track and Field Championship Meet have been now practicing daily.
We are all very excited about the system track meet at Kingston’s Invista Track
& Field facility.
The dates of the meets are:
June 11 th
June 12 th
– Tyke and PeeWee-9:00-2:30-rain or shine
– Bantam-9:00-2:30-rain or shine
Good luck Athletes!!!
ECO School Initiatives
Congratulations on applying to maintain our Eco School Silver status. Thank you to the work of
Ms Kelly for completing the extensive report to ensure our silver rating!! Our goals continue to be:
 Keep Boomerang Lunches going strong
 Turn off lights when not needed
 Recycle whenever possible
 Refrain from using plastic water bottles
To move to GOLD level next year we must focus.
Library Books to be returned
The deadline for books to be returned to the library, June 16 th – 22 nd is fast approaching. Please ensure that your child has returned their library books by this date. A fee will be charged for all lost or damaged books. It is important that we maintain our resources for future student enjoyment and use. Your cooperation regarding this request is greatly appreciated. Questions or concerns should be forwarded to Mrs. Stewart, Library Resource Assistant, through the office.
Wolfe Island Camp
The camp is open to children 5 to 12 years. Cost of registration is $135.00 per child for a oneweek session with a 10% discount for each additional week that a child is registered. Camp begins the week of July 2 and completes August 9. Activities include swimming, sports, games, crafts and weekly trips! To register visit www.alcdsb.on.ca/widc or call Jennifer Wilson @ 613-544-
3361.

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