School Council—Conseil de l’école

Co-Chairpersons/Co-Présidents:.......................... Jeff Myatt

............................................................ George Theodule

Principal/Directrice:.............................. Christine Pfeffer

Office Administrator/Administratrice du bureau :

.................................................................... Lynn Hahn

Priest/Prêtre: ............................ Father Stephen Lacroix

Board Administration—Administration du conseil

Director of Education/Directeur d’éducation: .... Jamie McKinnon

Superintendent/Surintendante: .......................... Francine Pilon

Trustee/Commissionaire: ............................. Bev Eckensweiler

Bulletin de l’École Immaculate Conception

School Newsletter

Friday, December 2nd

2016

Mardi

Decembre 2 2016

201 Conc 12 Box 73

Formosa, ON N0G 1W0

Tel: 519-367-2900

Fax: 519-367-5283

Safe Arrival: 519-367-5283

Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board

Vision Statement

Committed to a vibrant Catholic education, we ensure quality learning experiences through community partnerships that nurture each student in mind, body and spirit and

embrace the teachings of Christ, giving witness to Gospel values.

THE SEASON OF ADVENT

We rejoice in the promise of your coming.

You have sent your son, born in Bethlehem.

He is the Prince of Peace and the one in

whose name all oppression shall cease. May we welcome

his coming each day and prepare for his coming at the end

of time. May we build a culture that welcomes Him by

welcoming every child born and unborn.

We thank you for the gifts of generosity, compassion,

acceptance and kindness shared by our school community.

May we find joy in His coming, welcoming the light of His

truth. We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord.

Amen

He Is The Reason For The Season

Christmas is a time of great joy and excitement for children who wait with anticipation to

receive presents from Santa and loved ones.

Keeping Christ’s birth at the heart of the celebration can be hard,

but not impossible. We can help our children focus on the true meaning of Christmas in

the following ways:

place the nativity scene as a focal point in your home;

assist with or contribute to charity drives;

read the story of Christ’s birth daily;

engage in a small advent lighting ceremony each week of Advent as a family;

on Christmas morning sing “Happy Birthday” to Jesus before you open up the gifts under the tree.

Christmas holds a deeper meaning for us all when we stay focused on its true meaning.

The staff of Immaculate Conception School would like to wish everyone Joyeux Noël . May God Bless you and your family.

Saint of the Month:

Immaculate Conception of Mary (December 8th)

Mary of Nazareth was a young maiden of

Israel 2016 years ago, who waited with

trusting and joyful hope for the

coming of the Saviour. As

God’s faithful servant, Mary

entrusted herself to God’s plan

when she said “Yes!” to the

call to be the Mother of Jesus.

Hail Mary full of grace, pray for us,

That we may be people of joyful hope

who hear and respond to God’s call

in our lives.

Amen.

“We are a Catholic Faith Community committed to developing and maintaining a love of life long learning, nurturing self-esteem and respect for all creation.”

Immaculate Conception School— Formosa

Let us remember in prayer

Melvin Schmidt

and Bill Oehring Great Grandfather

to Andrea and Aubri

Dupuis and Jocelyn Wilhelm.

“Gracious God, loving Creator,

Welcome Melvin and Bill into paradise.

In your love, lead them

into the unending joys

of your presence where

every tear will be wiped away,

and there will be no more sorrow.

Amen.”

GUITAR LESSONS There are guitar lesson spaces available. Guitar lesson take place during the school day on Tuesday’s and Friday’s. Please call Cathy Kempert at 519-506-1310 if you are interested.

Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board “Proclaiming the Work of Your Love”

CHRISTMAS CONCERT for Primary classes JK-2/3

Thursday, December 8th

at 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Immaculate Conception School

~ Gymnasium

CHRISTMAS CONCERT for Junior/Intermediate

Classes Grades 3-8

Thursday, December 15th

at 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Immaculate Conception School

~ Gymnasium .

Due to limited space in our gym,

we encourage extended family members

to join us for the afternoon performances.

BIRTHDAY CLUB

Happy Birthday to the following stu-

dents who celebrate their

birthday in DECEMBER

Emma Bezeau Graham Montag

Ellie Biesenthal Denika Kennie

Ava Doucet Marianna Labriola

Aubri Dupuis Harley Martin

Ashley Ernewein Colton Messerschmidt

Kailyn Ernewein Ethan Rogers

Colby Folmer Jace Small

Addison Hubbs Piper Small

Addison Huber Stella Rae Stroeder

Brody Keip Anthony Voisin

Feast of the

Immaculate Conception School Mass

Thursday, December 8th

at 11:00 a.m.

Immaculate Conception Church.

All are Welcome!

Reminder SKI DATES Jan 16th, Feb. 6th, Feb 13th

Forms are due December 19th.

Cheques will not be cashed until

all 3 ski trips happen. Chaperones

are needed. Please call the school

if you would like to help out.

Congratulations to the following students who were recognized for their effort

in demonstrating the virtue of Responsibility and Commitment

Myla Anderson Carson Baglole Aubrey Begon

Avery Bird Nathan Diemert Tyson Dietz

Aubri Dupuis Parker Elphick Ashley Ernewein

Hailey Ernewein Jacob Girdler Larissa Grubb

Tanner Grubb Harper Gutscher Haylee Gutscher

Grayden Hahn Karina Hahn Chloe Lamont

Taylor Martin Avery McGregor Kaylee Rich

Iris Russell Alexia Tuttle Aubrey Wall

Trayden Wall Makayla Walter Peyton Wells

Jayda Widmeyer Jocelyn Wilhelm Elijah Zettel

Community / Parish News Stuff a Sleigh: Thank you to all who have contributed. We will contin-ue to take donations until December 9th. The food bank suggests gifts for older students and food items such as dish soap, hand soap, sham-poo, canned vegetables, canned meat, tooth paste, tooth brushes, laundry soap. Any donations would be appreciated.

Join us with the Spirit of Christmas at the Formosa Nativity Scene Christmas Celebration, Friday December 2nd at 6:30 p.m. in the pavilion at the Formosa Lions Park featuring

horse drawn wagon rides past our nativity scene; two bonfires heating the hot apple cider and roasting sweet cinnamon bannock; friendly animals to pet; a toffee pull; a children’s

craft; Father Christmas with special gifts for children; and Carol along with “The Happy Valley Gang” filling the night air with Christmas music.

Thank you: The Pita Pit in Hanover has graciously given back $313.00 from our Pita orders for

the school year. The money received over the past few years from Pita’s and with the help of par-

ents donations, French resources and new Chrome Books have been purchased for the class-

rooms.

Optimist Breakfast with Santa: December 3rd from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the

Walkerton Arena

GRADE 8 PARENT INFORMATION NIGHTS

An open invitation to parents of Grade 8 students who will be or are

considering Sacred Heart in September are invited to attend our

Parent Information Night Thursday, January 19th

OR Tuesday, January 24th

@ 6:30 pm in cafeteria. Everyone is Welcome!

Classes resume on January 9th, 2017. Enjoy your break!

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

Cabaret

Gr 7/8

2 3

4

Hope

L’espoir

5 6

Celebration

Christmas

Dinner

7

Junior Futsal

SHHS

Little Caesar

Delivery

8

Christmas

Concert JK-

2/3

School Mass

9 10

11 12 13

Caesar Salad

with chicken

14 15

Christmas

Concert GR3-8

16 17

18

Trust

La confiance

19 20

Sub Day

21 22 23

Last day of

classes

Joyeux Noël

Classes re-

sume Jan 9th

24

25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Hope is having a joyful trust in the future, even when

we are experiencing difficulty in the present time.

Knowing God’s love for us, leads us to look forward

with confidence to the day when we will live forever

with God in Heaven.