MOTHER TERESA CATHOLIC SCHOOL
1044 Lancaster Drive
Kingston, Ontario
Principal: Susan Conway Williamson
Email: flhptrsa@alcdsb.on.ca
K7P 2L6
Tel: (613) 384-8644
Fax: (613) 384-0183
EARLY JUNE NEWSLETTER 2012
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.
Mrs. Juthiher Gladstone, 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.
Ian Marshall, Emma Murphy, Alex Virtue,
Victoria Kellar, Bianca Goncalves, and Luke
Edwards Co-Operative Education students
from Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School
who are working daily in the classrooms to
assist students with their learning.
Mrs. Sonya Crook, Mrs. Gloria Vella Bowry,
Mrs. Nicole Pilgrim and Mrs. Michelle Iliescu –
Grade One parents who co-ordinated the
reception for the First Communion celebration.
Congratulations to:
Thank you to parents/guardians for the
support 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:
Olivia Marquez, Tutor in the Classroom,
who just completed her time at Mother
Teresa Catholic School supporting students
in a variety of primary and junior
classrooms.
Holy Alexander, a student from St.
Lawrence who has been working with Mrs.
Ball and her Grade 5/6 students, supporting
their learning in the classroom.
Grade 2 students, Alec Ferguson, Chelsea
White and Jenna Oldford. These students
were so excited to receive their First
Communion on Sunday May 27th at St. Paul
the Apostle Church.
All Mother Teresa Catholic School students
who braved the rainy old weather on Friday
June 1st to participate in the Relay for Life.
Special mention to Rachel Kearns who had her
hair cut for cancer.
Ms. Andrea Fraser – Ms. Fraser, as a
member of the Que Sera Sera Team, raised
over $12,000 at the June 3, Relay for Life
event in support of cancer research.
Kindergarten Registration & Open House –
June 18, 2012
We are still registering children for Junior and
Senior Kindergarten.
☺ Children born in 2008 are eligible for
Junior Kindergarten
☺ Children born in 2007 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
Monday, June 18, 2012 at 4:15.
DISCIPLESHIP
June 8, 2011 School Mass
Our final school mass of the year will occur at
9:30 a.m. on Friday June 8th. Please plan to
join us.
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 to proceed directly home and
return prior to the end of lunch recess.
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.
Criminal Background Checks for Parent
Volunteers – Information from our Board
The Board requires that parent volunteers
produce Criminal Background Checks.
Recently the RCMP has changed the
screening criteria for Vulnerable Sector Checks
such that it can take a significant amount of
time to complete the screening process. This
can result in a delay of several months before
a Criminal Background Check can be
produced. If you anticipate that you would like
to serve as a volunteer in our school, or be a
chaperone for a school activity, you are
encouraged to initiate the process as soon as
possible in anticipation of a possible delay.
Thank you in advance.
Thank you to all parents/guardians for helping
make Mother Teresa a safe caring school.
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.
Students Going Home for Lunch (page 7)
F.L.A. Health Unit Advice (School Safety
Expectations)
Written permission on the Family Information
Form must be filed with the office in order for a
student to leave the premises. Students
leaving the school to go home for lunch must
sign out at the office and sign in when they
return prior to going onto the playground.
Please continue to stress with your child(ren)
the importance of:
☺ Hand washing and the use of
hand sanitizers
☺ Wearing indoor shoes in the
school
☺ Wearing running shoes when
participating in physical activity
☺ Wearing a hat to provide shade
outdoors
☺ Wearing sunscreen for outdoor
activities
☺ Bringing snacks and lunches free
of peanuts, nuts, sunflower seeds
or kiwi.
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.
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 2011, parents and students will
receive the results of these assessments.
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.
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 all 4 programs.
☺ Math Camp – 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 2012-2013
The staff is beginning to plan for the 2012 –
2013 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:
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
31st, 2012 in the school’s front foyer. This
process has worked effectively in past years.
STEWARDSHIP
Catholic School Council News
Thank you to Dawn Robertson and members
of our Catholic School Council for another
successful year of activity and support.
☺ 3rd Annual Garage Sale – cocoordinated by Kathy Doyle and
Nicole Pilgrim raised $900.00. Well
done! Thanks for the great
donations!
September 2012
BBQ and Open House
☺ Welcome back BBQ will be held
in September to get our new
school year rolling.
Track and Field
Thank you to Ms. Ball, Track and Field coordinator, and staff for organizing and running
an excellent school track and field day on May
11th, 2012.
Athletes who have qualified for the East Track
and Field Championship Meet have been now
practicing daily. We are all very excited about
our first system track meet at Kingston’s new
Invista Track & Field facility.
The dates of the meets are:
June 18th – Tyke and PeeWee-9:00-2:30-rain or shine
June 19th – Bantam-9:00-2:30-rain or shine
Good luck Athletes!!!
ECO School Initiatives
Congratulations on maintaining 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:
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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 16th – 22nd 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
A fun day camp experience for children ages 5
– 12. A summer adventure creating year round
memories! $135.00 per week – cheques only
with a 10% discount for each additional week
that a child is registered. Camp begins the
week of July 3rd and completes August 10th.
Activities include swimming, sports, games and
crafts. Weekly trips include: Bowling, Buskers,
Movie, Playtrium, Lazer Tag, Pirate Adventure
in Mooneys’ Bay and Grass Creek. To register
go to www.alcdsb.on.ca/widc OR contact
Jennifer Wilson at 613-544-3361
Session #1 - July 3 /12- July 6 /12
(Session #1 will be pro-rated to $108.00due to the
Canada Day Holiday)
Session #2 - July 9/12 - July 13/12
Session #3 - July 16/12 - July 20/12
Session #4 - July 23/12 - July 27/12
Session #5 - July 30/12- August 3/12
Session #6- August 6/12- August 10/12
See next page for … Important Dates
to Remember
Important Dates to Remember
JUNE
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EQAO Grade 3
4th
EQAO Grade 3 finish up
5th
EQAO Grade 3 finish up
A. Kelly to Ryan Centre Wolfe Island
6th
EQAO Grade 3 ends
Football Tournament Grade 7/8 at Regiopolis Notre Dame
8th
9:30 a.m. School Mass – different day and time – please note change
13th
School Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m.
14th
Grade 3/4 and 4/5 classes to Toronto – Medieval Times
18th
Track and Field Meet at Invista Centre Tyke/Peewee – 9:30 start
4:15 p.m. Kindergarten Open House
16th
Track and Field Meet at Invista Centre Bantam, 9:30 start
21st
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22nd
Track and Field - Raindate
28th
Last Day of School for students
30th
P.A. Day for school staff
Grade 3/4 and 4 class trip to Toronto Science Centre
SEPTEMBER
August 31st
Pick up Classroom Placement letter in Front Foyer
September 4th
First Day of School, 2012-2013
Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board
151 Dairy Avenue, Napanee, Ontario K7R 4B2
(613) 354-2255 / 1-800-581-1116 Fax: (613) 354-4772
Trustee: K. Turkington, R. Doyle, W. Garrah and T. Shea Superintendent of School Effectiveness: Maryanne Bullock