School Council—Conseil de l’école

Co-Chairpersons/Co-Présidents: Jeff Myatt and Carrie Anne Clancy-Quish

Board Administration—Administration du conseil Director of Education/Directeur d’éducation: Bruce MacPherson Superintendent/Surintendante: Catherine Montreuil Trustee/Commissionaire: Bev Eckensweiler

Principal/Directrice: Francine Pilon Head Teacher/Professeur en charge: Claire Wardlow Barnard Office Administrator/Administratrice du bureau : Lynn Hahn Priest/Prêtre: Father Stephen Lacroix

Our next newsletter will be sent home the week of April 1st 2011.

Notre prochain bulletin sera la semaine du 1 avril 2011.

Formosa, Ontario N0G 1W0 Phone/Téléphone:(519)367-2900

Tuesday March 1st, 2011

Mardi le premier Mars 2011

Bulletin de l’École Immaculate Conception

School Newsletter

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.

Lenten Prayer We are a people called to rise from the ashes to new life, the life of God. Therefore, during this sacred season, let us wait and work and pray: Let us rise from the ashes of complaining to

center our lives on gratitude. Let us rise from pessimism - to become a people

of hope. May we leave harsh judgments in the ashes - and

focus on kindly thoughts. May we relinquish worry - to trust in God. We ask also to be taught how to give up

discouragement — to be full of hope. And how to give up bitterness - by turning instead

to forgiveness. May transformed hearts arise from the ashes, so that we may give up hatred — to return good for evil. And surrender our negativity — in order to

become positive. Let us give up anger, and become more patient, and give up pettiness, and become more mature. During these forty days, let us leave in the ashes,

gloom to enjoy the beauty that is all around us and may we reject jealousy, as we pray for trust.

Let us leave gossiping in the ashes, as we strive to learn self-control. May we surrender our sin,

to become converted to virtue. Most of all, during this Lenten season, we

seek God’s help to give up giving up, knowing that new life is always within our reach.

JK/SK REGISTRATION If you have not yet registered your child for the 2011/2012 school year or you know of someone who may be planning to register a child please contact the school office and make arrangements to complete the necessary forms. It is never too early to register! Early registration allows the School Board and Transportation Companies to make the necessary preparations for the arrival of your child in September. Taking care of these details early will provide you and your child with a smoother transition into school in September.

Congratulations to the following students who were recognized for their effort in demonstrating the following virtues:

EMPATHY Joelle Busby Chloe Lamont Matthew Bruder Shannon Wagner Rachel Nichols Ethan Smith Jose McGlynn Chrisinda Louther

CARING

Arianne Beglaw Landon Wideman Taylor Martin Rebecca Bailey Kassidy Fischer Keegan Quish Michelle Bester

Perseverance Mischa Weppler

Patience Marlee Stroeder

School Council Meeting

Thursday March 3rd, at 6:30 in the School Library.

BIRTHDAY CLUB

Happy Birthday to the following students who celebrate their birthday in

MARCH Matthew Donnelly Travis Rawn Keegan Quish Emily Dales Jeremy Schmidt Nathan Stroeder Daniel Poechman Emma Fortney Bella Cenitagoya Konnor Mattingly Turner McKenzie Dorian Charette Sarah Rawn Brennan Wagner Blake Wideman Tori Saunders Hayden Oberle

SAFE ARRIVAL / DISMISSAL Voice Mail 367-5283 Call anytime, day or night, and leave your message.

Immaculate Conception School— Formosa

MARCH VIRTUE ASSEMBLY Please join us for our school assembly

on Thursday March 31,

11:05 AM

Everyone is welcome!

The Nutrition Committee kindly asks that you send cutlery on the Tuesday Food days for students who purchase the lunches. It is also helpful when students come to school with their own cutlery for lunches. Students spend most of their lunch hour looking for forks and spoons and tend not to have enough time to eat their lunch. Thank you for your help with this matter.

“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.”

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

Let us remember in our

prayers

Jerry Bolger Uncle to Anne Marie and Dorian

Charette

Tom Zettel Uncle to Anne and Luke Zettel

And Allison Fortney Cousin to Madisson

and Zach Valad

“Gracious God, loving Creator, welcome

Jerry ,Tom and Allison 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.”

Saint of the Month

St Patrick

(March 17th)

St. Patrick, who was captured and taken to Ireland as a slave when he was a boy, later escaped and became a priest, then a bishop. Filled with compassion for the people of Ireland because they did not know God, Patrick went back to those who had once been his captors, to bring them the faith. Although he suffered very much at their hands, Patrick continued to love and reach out to them, asking God to forgive them for their harmful words and actions.

“Blessed Elisabetta Canori, pray for us,

that our difficulties will not lead us to

selfishness, but to empathy

which seeks to listen, understand,

and bring peace to everyone.”

Amen

“Let the same

character

be in you that was in

Christ Jesus” Philippians 2.5

Character Education

Is a way of life and being

March Virtue Compassion

Empathy is being able to identify with, and feel the concerns, feelings and needs of another person. A person of empathy is able to listen sensitively, under-stand and lovingly “be with” another person. Empa-thy is at the heart of the ministry of Jesus who first sought to love and understand the people he later healed, and empathy is also at the heart of disciple-ship.

“The heart is happiest when it beats for others”

You can reinforce the virtue of Empathy by using our Catholic Culture of Deep Caring Calendar

Week One

•I believe that God listens lovingly to me.

Week Two

•Like Jesus, I notice when someone is hurt and needs a friend.

Week Three

•I listen with my ears and my heart to under-stand and encourage others.

Week Four

•I learn about the needs in our world and commit myself to helping all who are

suffering.

“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.”

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

JUNIOR

VOLLEYBALL

On Thursday, February

17, 2011, the following students attended a Volleyball Skills Clinic at Sacred Heart High School in Walkerton: Dorian Charette, Dawson Fahrer, Lucas Slosser McLean, Keaton Rich, Tanner Stuempfle, Aidan Quish, Ally Busby, Jerri McGlynn, Natalee Lennox, Sophie Borho, Krista Konecny, and Madisson Valad. Special thanks to Mrs. D. Fischer and Mme Miller for coaching and encouraging our future volleyball stars.

ICS Chess Teams An amazing congratulations goes out to the ICS chess

teams! They represented our school with good manners and great sportsmanship. Our senior and intermediate

teams came home with silver and the juniors with GOLD!

Congratulations to Lachlan Alexander, Colton Dietrich, Darren Rich, Alli Meyer, Lucas Slosser

McLean, Austin Rich, Veronica McGlynn, Luke Zettel and Matthew Vandenburg.

Thank you Thank you Our spaghetti lunch(Kingdom project)

raised close to $400.00 for the united way. Special thanks to Mary Lou Batte and Batte Meats for donating the

hamburger and to Mrs. McGregor, Mlle Turcotte, Mrs. Sandra Fischer and Mrs.

Batte for cooking and cleaning up. Way to go ICS!

Science Fair 2011 Our students have been very busy working on their Science Fair projects. We invite parents and family members to view the projects on Wednesday, March 2nd from 3:30-5:00 PM and Thursday, March 3rd from 9:30-11:00 AM. Viewing will take place in the School gym.

Nutrition Tip

Colour Your World with Vegetables and Fruit Dark green and deep orange vegetables and fruit are filled with health-promoting antioxidants and fibre. A menu full of vegetables and fruit may help to maintain a healthy weight – part of the whole balancing act.

Things you can do: Include a vegetable or fruit choice at each meal and snack. Order a Good Food Box from one of 15 sites operating in Grey and Bruce Coun-

ties. Call Public Health at 519-376-9420 or check www.publichealthgreybruce.on.ca to find out about a program near you.

Check out www.foodlinkgreybruce.com for local Producers and Farmers Markets.

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

“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.”

Scholastic Book Fair ICS will be having a book fair from April 11-14.

Money raised will go towards building our school in China.

French books will be available.

Just in time for Easter.

Pancake Tuesday March 8th

ICS will be having pancakes for lunch on March 8th sponsored by the parent coun-

cil. Donations are appreciated. Please send a plate and cutlery with your child. Volunteers are needed. Please call the

school at 519 367 2900 if you are able to help for all or some of the morning.

We are grateful for

your assistance.

GRADE 1 & 6 SAY THANKS

Ontario Power Generation has sent the Gr. 1 and Gr. 6 classes resource kits to assist in teaching electricity. The kits were devel-oped with teachers to help with real-world examples of science and technological concepts.

SKI/

SNOWBOARDING Our students and chaper-ones have enjoyed 2 great day at the slopes in Talisman. Thanks go to our chaperones and the staff for ensuring that our students have a successful experience.

KEEP CHILDREN OFF THE ICE

(SOUTH BRUCE COUNTY, ON) – On February 23rd, 2011 at 2:03 pm, the South Bruce OPP received a call about 2 youth playing on the ice off the shore of Lake Huron. The youth were located nearby and warned about the risks associated with playing on the ice, particularly in warmer weather. The South Bruce OPP is sending a reminder about ice safety tips, and asking parents/caregivers to speak to their children to prevent a tragic incident from occurring: ♦ Ice does not freeze at a uniform thickness across most lakes and rivers. This can be particularly evident at the start of the winter season when near-shore ice is often much thicker and safer than ice further out. ♦ Not all ice is created equal. Ice that has formed over flowing water, springs, pressure cracks, old ice holes or around the mouths of rivers and streams can be weaker than surrounding ice. ♦ Clear blue ice is the strongest. White or opaque ice is much weaker. Ice that has a honeycombed look, common during thaws or in the spring, should be avoided altogether. ♦ Traveling on frozen lakes or rivers with snowmobiles or vehicles can be particularly dangerous and added precautions must be taken ♦ Heavy snow on frozen lakes and rivers can insulate the ice below, causing the ice to freeze slower. ♦ It’s important to let others know where you’re planning to fish and advise when you plan to return. If you are missing, rescue crews can narrow their search and potentially save your life. ♦ Parents - be mindful while children are out of school, as they may venture out on frozen ponds, ditches or area waterways. Children should never play on or near ice covered bodies of water unless directly supervised by an experienced adult. Anyone interested in more information about ice safety can visit the Royal Lifesaving Society website at http://www.lifesaving.ca. If you would share this information with other schools, I would really appreciate the help. Thank you, Constable Kevin Martin Community Services/Media Relations

Mark Your Calendars Grades 8’s and SK Kindergarten

Grad photos will take place on

Wednesday, March 30th for Gr. 8’s

and A day SK students and

Thursday, March 31st for B day SK

students.

Breakfast Program

Update Breakfast program has been

changed to Monday’s and Friday’s and the occasional Wednesday, when

volunteers are available. Thank you to the parent volunteers

who make this program available to our students.

SAFE ARRIVAL / DISMISSAL Voice Mail 367-5283 Call anytime, day or night, and leave your message.

Immaculate Conception School— Formosa

COMMUNITY / PARISH NEWS

COMMUNITY NEWS Choir needed: This year is the 150 Anniversary of the Formosa Parish. To celebrate this historic anniversary, the committee is planning a play depicting the building of our magnificent 'cathedral'. The play begins with a youth choir practising one or two hymns. As Father Gstir listens, he becomes inspired by their music and thus the beginning of the plan to build a 'cathedral' in For-mosa. The play takes place in the church on Sunday evening, July 31st, as part of the Old Boys Reunion. Terry Ferguson has graciously offered to conduct this choir. It is a great way to involve the children in the Homecoming and learn a little about the history of Formosa. We would welcome all the youth possible to make this an amazing choir and an impressive opening to our play. This will require a few practices. If you would like to be part of this production, please contact Monica Zettel at 881-0509 or Marianne Batte at 392-8282 by February 13th.

South Bruce Soccer Registration: Wed. Feb. 9th and Wed. March 9th at the Teeswater Town Hall from 6:30-8:00PM. For more info contact Wendy McKague at 392 6353 or Linda Ruetz at 392 8470. 24th Formosa Farm Toy Show and Sale Plan to attend the 24th Formosa Toy Show and Sale, on Sunday, March 27, 2011, at the Knights of Co-lumbus Hall, Fire # 1658, Hwy 9 between Mildmay and Walkerton from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm. Displays of farm toys, industrial equipment, cars, trucks, vintage vehicles, banks and more. Admission is $2.00, chil-dren under 8 free with an adult. Food and refreshments available. Profits to charitable and community pro-jects. For more information call John Benninger 519 392 6207.

Formosa Fabulous Feast Plan to attend the Formosa Fabulous Feast on Sunday, April 3, 2011 at the Formosa Community Centre from 4:00-7:00 pm. Featuring Hot Buffet with Ham, Chicken and BBQ Beef and all the trimmings. Silent Auction upstairs. Delivery available in Formosa and Take-out available. Adults $13, children 5-10 yrs $8, children 4 and under FREE. Sponsored by the Formosa Lions and Lioness. Proceeds towards Formosa’s Larger than Life Outdoor Nativity Scene. For more info call Jim at 519 392 8282.

FREE Movie Night: The movie “The Secret” demonstrates how to use the “Laws” , through faith, prayer and action to create your best life. Join Organized Nation for a free viewing of the movie “The Secret” on March 21st at 7:30pm in the SHHS library.

COMPASSION is following the example of Jesus the healer, who acted with deep care and concern for all people who were hurt and troubled.

MARCH 2011

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

SCHOOL

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Grilled Cheese

2 Early Dismissal Science Fair Viewing 3:30-5:00 pm

3 Celebrate

Music

Science Fair View-ing 9:30-

4 5

6 Compas-sion

7 8 Pancake Day Please bring own plate and cutlery

9 Ash Wednes-day

10 11 12

13 14 March Break

15 March Break

16 March Break

17 March Break St. Patrick’s Day

18 March Break

19

20 Under-standing

21 22 Soup Day Please bring a spoon

23 24 25 26

27 28 29 Hamburger Day Girls Basketball

30 JK/SK and Gr 8 Grad Photos

31 Virtue Assembly JK/SK Grad Photos

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.”

Organization