GRADE 2’S MESSAGE

March 2018 News 235 Cameron Rd. SE, Med. Hat, AB T1B 2Z2

(403) 529-2000 www.motherteresaschool.ca

A Caring Catholic Community Inspiring and Challenging Each Other To Reach Our Full Potential

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View from the Grade 2 Classrooms: “Like the warmth of the sun and the light of the day, may the luck of the Irish shine bright on your way.”

an Irish blessing poem

The Grade 2 classes have been busy little leprechauns all year. We have been learning about Hot and Cold Temperatures, adding two digit numbers to two digit numbers, researching Meteghan, Nova Scotia and exploring words that end in “le”. We will enjoy our skating adventures in March and our visits from Lana from CCT. As we begin our Lenten journey, we look forward to the resurrection of Jesus on Easter Sunday. Thank you to our Parent Council for the delicious pancake lunch on Shrove Tuesday. We will take this time through Lent to think about what Jesus did for us and how we can share His love and message with others. Jesus came to earth, To show us how to live, How to put others first, How to love and how to give. Our Lord died on Good Friday, But the cross did not destroy His resurrection on Easter morn That fills our hearts with joy. So we live our lives for Jesus, Think of Him in all we do. Thank you Savior; Thank you Lord. Help us love like you! By Joanna Fuchs “May joy and peace surround you, contentment latch your door. And happiness be with you now and bless you ever more.”

an Irish blessing poem

2018—2019 REGISTRATION

If you have not submitted your child’s 2018-2019 registration form , please do so as soon as possible.

Also, if your child will not be attending Mother Teresa School for the 2018-2019 school year, please contact the office at 403-529-2000 and let us know immediately.

REPORT CARDS

Report cards for Kindergarten to Grade 6 students will be sent home on Friday, March 15th.

STUDENT LED CONFERENCES

Student Led Conferences will be held on

Wednesday, March 21st from 4:00-7:00 pm.

Instead of the traditional one on one parent teacher interview, our teachers are moving to student-led conferences. In this method, your child comes with you to the interview in a celebration of learning. It is the student that takes the lead on sharing examples of their work, discussing next steps and setting goals. Student-led conferences create a partnership between the teacher, student and parents to act as a support network or as stakeholders in the success of the student.

We ask that parents once again please book appointments using the on-line scheduler on our website to set a time for these meetings. See instructions on how to book this appointment below. The on-line scheduler will be open to book conferences/interviews beginning March 9th.

BOOKING YOUR PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCE

Interviews will be scheduled on-line using the ONLINE INTERVIEW SCHEDULER. This system will allow you the flexibility to book your own appointment time.

HOW TO Log on to our website www.motherteresaschool.ca

Click on the “People” circle on the right called “PT Interviews”.

Fill in the requested information in order. (Please include all requested information).

Find the teacher(s) you wish to schedule an appointment with.

Click on the time you wish (you will not be able to click on times that have already been booked).

Press the “Confirm” button.

You are finished!

You will receive an email with your scheduled appointment time.

FOOD DRIVE

Food bank February service project was a success. Collecting 1119lbs of food and $299 in cash donations!

Be proud MTS families.

Winners of Soy butter and jam for bringing most of those items: KAM

Winners of oatmeal & ice cream for bringing most of BREAKFAST items:

KAM

Winners of cup of soup for bringing most SOUP items: 2R

Winners of cupcakes for bringing most FAVOURITE item: 2R

Winners of fruit cups for bringing most FRUIT items: ELP AM

Thank you everyone for participating.

Michelle Campbell

Rotary Music Festival

The Senior Choir will be participating in this year's Rotary Music Festival on the morning of March 6th at the Eresman Theatre in Medicine Hat College.

Thank you to our Parent Council for their continued support with RMF.

Mrs. Concagh

Sacraments March 1st COMMUNION CLASSES – Saturday March 3 or Sunday March 4 Saturday March 10 or Sunday March 11

Saturday classes start at 4:45pm in St. Patrick’s hall until 6:00pm Sunday classes start at 10:15am in Holy Family’s Faith Room until 11:30am

Parent Meeting – Thursday March 8 at 7:00pm Holy Family Faith Room

1st Communion Masses are as follows:

Holy Family Saturday May 5th 5:00pm mass Sunday May 6th 10:30am mass Saturday May 12th 5:00pm mass Sunday May 13th 10:30am mass St. Patrick’s Saturday May 5th 5:00pm mass Sunday May 6th 11:00am mass SIGN-UP SHEETS WILL BE PROVIDED AT EACH CLASS STARTING in MARCH. THERE ARE NO LIMITED NUMBERS REGARDING CANDIDATE ATTENDANCE. Certificates will be given so we need to know the name of the candidate and the mass they want to attend. ______________________________________________________________________ CONFIRMATION CLASSES – Saturday March 3 or Sunday March 4 Saturday March 10 or Sunday March 11

Saturday classes start at 3:30pm in Holy Family’s Faith Room until 4:50pm Sunday classes start at 4:30pm in Holy Family’s Faith Room until 5:50pm

Parent Meeting – Thursday March 15 at 7:00pm Holy Family Faith Room

Service Projects: Saturday Mar. 24 “Prairie Gleaners” 8:00am till noonish. Meet at Holy Family Tuesday Mar. 27 “Easter Cards making” 6:30pm to 8:00pm at Holy Family

Friday Apr. 27 6:00pm – 7:00pm and Saturday Apr. 28 9:00am to noon “Volunteers to help with 1st Communion Retreat” at Holy Family Service Project Sign-up sheets are available at Holy Family

***Package with Confirmation Name (Saint Name), Letter to the Bishop, Sponsor and the Service Project Journal have been handed out. If your child did not attend the February lesson, please stop by Holy Family and to pick one up. These items must be filled out and returned to Holy Family no later than the last lesson which is the April 21st, 22nd weekend.

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 Mass 9:00am

Holy Hour 6:00pm

2 Notre Dame Gr 6

Retreat Mass 9:00am

Adoration until 10:30am

Stations of the Cross 6:00pm

3 Reconciliation 3:00-4:00pm

Confirmation Class 3:30pm Faith Rm 1st Comm. Class 4:45pm St. Pat's

Mass 5:00pm

4 3rd Sunday of Lent

Mass 8:30am 1st Comm. Class 10:15am Faith Rm

Mass 10:30am Confirm. Class

4:30pm Faith Rm. Mass 6:00pm UNCHAINED

7:00pm Faith Room

5 Mass 9:00am

6 Mass 7:00pm Followed by

Adoration until 8:30pm

7 Mass 9:00am

Penitential Service 7:00pm

8 Mass 9:00am

Holy Hour 6:00pm 1st Communion Parents Meeting

7:00pm Faith Room

9 Notre Dame Gr 6

Mass 9:00am Adoration until

10:30am Stations of the Cross 6:00pm EQUIP 6:30pm

St. Patrick’s

10 Reconciliation 3:00 -

4:00pm Confirmation Class

3:30pm Faith Rm 1st Comm. Class 4:45pm St. Pat's

Mass 5:00pm

11 4th Sunday of Lent

Mass 8:30am 1st Comm. Class 10:15am Faith Rm

Mass 10:30am Confirm. Class

4:30pm Faith Rm. Mass 6:00pm UNCHAINED

7:00pm Faith Room

12 Mass 9:00am

13 Mass 1:00pm with

Mother Teresa School & Ecole St

Thomas Mass 6:00

Followed by Adoration until

8:30pm

14 Mass 9:00am

Lenten Reconciliation 7:30pm-8:30pm

15 Mass 9:00am

Holy Hour 6:00pm Confirmation

Parents Meeting 7:00pm Faith

Room

16 Mass 9:00am

Adoration until 10:30am

Stations of the Cross 6:00pm

Generation Gap Supper at

St. Patrick’s 5:30pm

Followed by Stations of the

Cross

17 Reconciliation 3:00 -

4:00pm Mass 5:00pm

Happy St. Patrick’s Day

18 5th Sunday of Lent

Mass 8:30am Mass 10:30am with St Patrick’s School

Mass 6:00pm UNCHAINED

7:00pm Faith Room

19 Mass 6:30pm Followed By

Parish Mission “Mercy Now”

20 Mass 6:30pm Followed By

Parish Mission “Mercy Now”

21 Mass 6:30pm Followed By

Parish Mission “Mercy Now” Followed by

Reconciliation

22 Mass 9:00am

Holy Hour 6:00pm

23 Notre Dame Gr 6

Retreat Mass 9:00am

Adoration until 10:30am

Stations of the Cross 6:00pm

24 Confirmation

Service Project 8:30am Faith Rm.

Reconciliation 3:00 - 4:00pm

Mass 5:00pm

25 Palm Sunday Mass 8:30am

Mass 10:30am Mass 6:00pm UNCHAINED

7:00pm Faith Room

26 NO MASS TODAY

Stations of the Cross 7:00pm

27 Mass 7:00pm Followed by

Adoration until 8:30pm

Confirmation Candidates Card Making 6:30pm

Faith Room

28 Mass 9:00am

Lenten Reconciliation 7:30pm-8:30pm

29 Mass 7:00pm Followed by

Adoration until Midnight

Unchained Wake-a-thon

7:00pm - Midnight

30 Good Friday

Services 10:00am & 3:00pm

31 Blessing of Easter

Food 11:00am Easter Vigil 8:00pm

1451 Strachan Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1B-4V3 Phone: 403-527-6933 Fax: 403-526-2482 email: contact@holyfamilymh.ca Regular Mass Times: Saturday - 5:00 pm, Sunday - 8:30am, 10:30am & 6:00pm Reconciliation: Saturday 3:00-4:00pm

SEPTEMBER

Holy Family Parish MARCH

Keep Up To Date www.holyfamilymh.ca

2018

Upcoming Catholic School Board Meetings, Public Welcome.

March 13, 2018 at 6pm Regular Meeting For information www.mhcbe.ab.ca or call us at 403.527.2292

BoARD BULLETIN

February 2018 – MEDICINE HAT CATHOLIC BOARD OF EDUCATION @ m h c b e . a b . c a

É C O L E S T . J O H N P A U L I I S C H O O L – At the January 30, 2018 Board Meeting the following motions were made: “THAT the Board of Trustees for the Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education close École St. Thomas d’Aquin and move the French Immersion Program to St. John Paul II School beginning with the 2018-2019 school year”. The Board also reviewed the School Name, Grade Configuration and Attendance Areas & Boundaries: “THAT the school name be changed from St. John Paul II School to École St. John Paul II School”. “THAT the programming for École St. John Paul II School be a dual-track English/French Immersion Program”. “THAT the grade configuration for École St. John Paul II School be K–6 for both the French Immersion Program and the English Program”. “THAT administration engage in a public consultation process to review the attendance areas & boundaries proposal for École St. John Paul II School in order to solicit feedback on the proposal and bring back a summary of the feedback with a recommendation for the Board at the February Board Meeting”. At the February 13, 2018 Board Meeting the following motion was made: THAT the Board of Trustees for the Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education set the boundaries for École St. John Paul II School as follows: Natural Attendance Areas: East of 13th Avenue - South of the Trans Canada, North of the City Boundary which includes Southlands; Dunmore and the Rural 2 component; All District Attendance Zones for French Immersion. …………………

R E G I S T E R N O W F O R É C O L E S T . J O H N P A U L I I S C H O O L - New Catholic

Elementary School located at 4802 Southlands Drive S.E. Offering: English or French Immersion; Early Learning Program (AM & PM); Kindergarten (AM & PM) and Grades 1 – 6 and a Before & After School Care Program. To register, call 403.527.7333. →Come to our Meet & Greet on Monday, March 12, 2018 at Holy Family Parish Hall from 4:30–7 pm, refreshments served. Bring your family, Meet the Principal & Vice-Principal, find out about Programming and Register for September! Attend the Early Childhood Check-In for children ages 2½ to 6 with Child Development Specialists on-site. School opens September 2018! REGISTER NOW! Find us @MHCATHOLIC

D I S T R I C T - W I D E R E G I S T R A T I O N I S O N G O I N G - Registration continues in all Catholic

Schools in Medicine Hat for all grades K – 12 including all Early Learning Programs for the 2018/19 school-year. Stay in touch, follow us @MHCATHOLIC

G r a d u a l R e t i r e m e n t P l a n – The Board approved the

Gradual Retirement Plan (GRP) for the 2018-2019 school year.

R e q u e s t f o r P r o p o s a l ( R F P ) P r i n t e r s & C o p i e r s f o r t h e D i s t r i c t –The Board engaged in an RFP for Photocopiers and Printers and accepted the proposal from Xerox in the amount of $171,379. This is a purchase agreement.

The Grand Opening Event held Thursday, March 1, 2018 marks the significant modernization of Monsignor McCoy High School. Congratulations Monsignor McCoy! Sponsors & Donors are recognized on a special dedication wall at the School. Thank You! FRIENDS of the MODERNIZATION up to $499: Cathryne Cooney; Chester &

Sophie Dumanowski & Family; Regina & Dean Durst Family; Helen Hammer; Leo Lewans; Holy Family Parish; St. Francis Xavier School Parent Council; St. Mary’s School Parent Council; James & Doreen Geiger; John & Ada Hammel; Grace Porter & Family; Ingrid & Gerry Andres & Family; Aubrenia Faichuk; Rachel Hammel; Harty Farms Ltd. (Richard & Gladys); John & Anna Lacher; Beverley Dirk; Robert Wist; Margaret M. Fischer; John & Eleanor Weber; Howard J. Loewen; Peter & Phyllis Hammel; Bill Zwicker

BRICK DONOR $500-$999: Gale Family; Monsignor McCoy High School Parent Council; Notre Dame Academy; St. Patrick’s School Teachers; St. Patrick’s School Students; Catholic Women’s League-St. Patrick’s Parish; École St. Thomas d’Aquin Parent Council; McCoy Colts Football Booster Club; Emily C. King; Victoria A. King; Thomas J. King; St. Mary’s School; The Hoffman Family; Gay Pelchat-Dedicated to Glen, Darryl, Susan & Karen Barth; The Graf Family-In Memory of Alexander Graf; Guy & Trina Lanigan; Greg & Marla MacPherson; Lee & Tamara Little; Logan, Morgan, & Chandler Little; Murray & Emily Haubrich & Family; David & Anita Leahy & Family; Bishop Carroll Assembly (4th Degree of K of C); Richard Family; Richard Family; Chuck & Denise Hellman; Kevin & Tina Steinke; George & Jean Kambeitz; Mother Teresa School Council; Teresa, Warren, Amy, Megan & Emily Stark; Dick & Debbie Mastel; Mr. Bosch NDA Homeroom Students 2015-2016; Mr. Bosch NDA Homeroom Students 2016-2017; Herb & Dianne Durda & Family

BRONZE SPONSOR $1,000-$9999: Fabian & Margo Delwo and Family; Bernice & Bob Desrosiers and Family; Chester & Sophie Dumanowski and Family; Mark & Jody Dumanowski Family; Steve & Shannon English; Knights of Columbus Joe McKenna Council #9502; Mark & Faye Gripp; Sisters of Charity of St. Louis of Calgary; Ben & Sheilagh Lockert; Mike & Myrna Stark; Henk Hof Family; Catholic Women's League-Holy Family Parish; K Melle Family

SILVER SPONSOR $10,000-$19,999: Jim & Sue Van Der Sloot; Todd & Shelley Beck; Dan, Barb & Quirina Thompson; Medicine Hat Catholic Schools' Education Foundation

GOLD SPONSOR $20,000+ King Orthodontics

PLATINUM SPONSOR $50,000+ Stark’s Plumbing & Heating

SPONSORSHIP $75,000+ Archie & Joan MacPhail & Family. (Sponsorship includes naming of a dedicated space associated with a Saint). The common area is named ST. ISIDORE HALL–In dedication Archie & Joan MacPhail & Family.

ANONYMOUS & SILENT DONORS – Thank You!

MESSAGE TO OUR COMMUNITY

MEDICINE HAT CATHOLIC BOARD OF EDUCATION

We are hosting a MEET & GREET and REGISTRATION EVENT for École St. John Paul II

School, at Holy Family Parish located at 1451 Strachan Road SE on

March 12, 2018 from 4:30 –7pm (refreshments & light lunch served).

Bring your family to meet the Principal and Vice-Principal. Register for September. Bring your

little ones ages 2½ - 6 for an Early Learning Check-In (Information & Resources will be

available with Child Development Specialists on-site to answer questions).

REGISTER NOW!

New Catholic Elementary School

École St. John Paul II School Grades K-6, English or French Immersion

Early Early Learning Programs, Before & After School Care

School Opening September 2018

For more information or to register call us at 403.527.7333, find us @mhcatholic

4802 Southland Drive SE, Medicine Hat

École St. John Paul II School

Archie MacPhail Memorial Scholarship ($500.00 annually) Available to a Grade 10 to 12 student to promote spiritual growth, Christian lifestyle, and development of religious leadership skills.

Education Foundation Servant Leader Scholarship ($500.00 annually) Available to all grades at all schools to students who demonstrate a servant heart and is active in making a positive difference in the world.

James Michael (Mickey) Lynch Memorial Scholarship ($200.00 annually) Available to a Grade 12 student who was also a graduate of St. Louis School. Chosen based on demonstrated skills in English grammar and must be registered in post-secondary education program.

Joe Stroh Memorial Scholarship ($500.00 annually) Available to a Grade 12 student selected for outstanding citizenship and service within the school and church community.

Mook Giesinger Awards ($300.00 annually) Diligence Awards ($50.00 each) given to students in Grades 1 to 6 at St. Louis School who work hard, show improvement, and exhibit an excellent attitude and effort.

Pat Cullen Memorial Scholarship ($900.00 annually) Math Awards available to St. Mary’s School students. $200.00 each to Grades 7 to 9 highest achievement; $100.00 each to Grades 7 to 9 second highest achievement.

Sister Joan Burns Memorial Scholarship ($900.00 annually) Religious Studies Awards available to St. Mary’s School students. $200.00 each Grades 7 to 9 highest achievement; $100.00 each to Grades 7 to 9 second highest achievement.

Stan Gill Memorial Scholarship ($500.00 annually) Available to a Grade 12 student with highest mark in Biology 20 and 30 combined.

Tom Anderson Memorial Scholarship ($500.00 annually) Available to a Grade 12 student who is planning to pursue a career in Business and is registered in business related post-secondary program.

Winter Games Legacy Scholarship ($500.00 annually) Available to a Grade 12 students. Candidates must have displayed leadership in their chosen sport and be enrolled in a post-secondary program.

For more information visit the Education Foundation website www.mhcbe.ab.ca (Programs & Services tab)

Scholarships available to

division students through the

Medicine Hat Catholic Schools’

Education Foundation

It is a great step by step video that shows parents what to look for and how to treat.

Here is a good resource for parents or schools who are asking about head lice.

The video can be accessed through the link below:

https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Alberta/Pages/how-to-treat-head-lice.aspx

Susan Johnson

Public Health Nurse

Alberta Health Services

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What Are Head Lice?

Head lice, or the medical condition known as pediculosis, are a pesky problem that anyone can have at some point in their life. Most often infestations occur in children 3 to 11 years of age. Head lice are not dangerous and they do not spread disease but they can and do spread from person to person. Having dirty hair does not cause head lice. Head lice cannot fly or jump and you cannot get them from your pets. While they may be found anywhere on the head, they prefer to live on the scalp along the neckline and behind the ears. When lice bite the scalp they cause itching.

Detection combing is the recommended method to check for head lice. Detection combing is an organized examination of the hair, from the scalp outwards, to find head lice. Finding lice by parting the hair and looking at the scalp is not particularly efficient and likely to miss many infestations

Can My Child Attend School?

When parents discover that their child has head lice it is in everyone’s best interest for the lice to be treated before the child continues with regular activities

Things to remember.....

Head lice do not spread disease

Children can have head lice for several weeks with no symptoms.

The presence of nits indicates a past infestation that may not be currently active

Cases of head lice are often misdiagnosed

How can you prevent the spread of head lice?

Teach your children how head lice are spread (by direct contact with the head of someone with an infestation) and to avoid this kind of activity. It is a good idea to teach your children not to share brushes, combs or head gear such as hats, bandanas, etc.

It is also a good idea to braid or tie back long hair. Check your child's head for live lice once a week all year long.

How Do I Check for Lice?

How Do I Know If My Child Has Head Lice?

Children may say they have a tickling feeling on their head or may be very itchy on their scalp. It can take up to 4-6 weeks for a person to experience itching. The only way to be sure a person has an active case of lice is to find live lice. Lice are not easy to see and can be hard to find. They are about the size of a sesame seed. They are usually greyish white or brown.

Nits are small, oval and blend into the color of the hair. Each nit is firmly attached to a hair. They cannot be washed out or flicked off like dandruff. Finding nits does not mean the individual has a current infestation and they should not be

treated based on finding nits.

Head Lice

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What is the Treatment for Head Lice?

Health Canada recommends treatment with a topical

insecticide (pyrethrins, permethrin 1% or lindane) or a non-insecticidal product called Resultz® (for use in individuals 4 years of age and older). These products are available over the counter at drug stores.

Tell the pharmacist if anyone needing treatment is pregnant, breastfeeding, under 6 years of age, has allergies or a serious health problem.

It is very important to read and follow the package directions carefully. Some products recommend that there should not be Crème Rinse or Conditioner on the hair, as it may prevent the treatment from working

Each product is different and has detailed directions for use. For example one product might say it should be put on dry hair while another should be put on wet hair. Each will say how long it should be left on the hair before rinsing out.

Avoid unnecessary contact with the product since it can be absorbed through the skin.

The treatment course for each of these products involves an initial application followed by a second application in 7 to 10 days as per the manufacturer’s recommendations.

Most approved treatments will kill the lice, but are not effective against the nits.

A second treatment in 7 to 10 days will kill the lice that have hatched since the first treatment before they are mature enough to lay new eggs.

Check the heads of anyone who was treated daily for 3 weeks after the first treatment

The presence of nits indicates a past infestation that may not be active.

Public Health does recommend removal of nits within 1 ½ inches of the scalp to ease in identification of re-infestation

If live lice are found on the head 24 to 48 hours after the treatment, contact your pharmacist or public health nurse for advice.

DO NOT treat unless you are sure that

you have found a living, moving louse

Do Other Treatments Work?

Many home recipes and products sold in stores are based on mixtures of essential oils (eucalyptus, lavender, tea tree, etc), salts or other natural substances. Some people have used oils like mayonnaise, olive oil and Vaseline or hair gels to try to smother lice. Public Health does not recommend any of these products as there is no proof that they work.

I Keep Treating My Child But He/She Keeps Getting Head Lice. Why?

The following are several common reasons why treatment for head lice may fail:

Applying the treatment to hair that has been washed with conditioning shampoo or rinsed with hair conditioner

Insufficient application of pediculicide (the treatment)

Re-infestation

Resistance of the head lice to the treatment used

Lack of removal of live nits that are within 1 ½ inch (3.81 cm) of scalp

Misdiagnosis: Children can scratch for 2 or more weeks after treatment or other objects in the hair (dandruff or hair spray droplets etc) can be misidentified as lice

What Cleaning Needs To Be Done?

Lice cannot live for more than 2-3 days away from the scalp so excessive cleaning is not necessary. Choose the best method to clean the following items (washing in hot water for 15 minutes or running through a drier on the hottest setting):

All personal hair care items such as combs, barrettes, etc. Repeat this daily until the lice are gone.

Items that have been in prolonged or intimate contact with the child's head (bedding, hats, etc.) at the time of first treatment.

Items that cannot be washed should be placed in a sealed plastic bag for two weeks, or placed in the freezer for 48 hours at -10° C. (to prevent any eggs from hatching) There is no need to vacuum or wash floors, carpets or furniture. Do not use household sprays or lice sprays. They do not work and may be harmful to people.

For more information contact: your local Public Health Office

or your Physician or Health Link Alberta 1-866-408-5465

February 2014

Simple Tips to Create Stronger Families

Family Resiliency is your family’s ability to cope with life’s challenges and to bounce forward

from difficult times.

Alberta Health Services – Addiction and Mental Health, presents a Parent Information Session on how to enhance your family’s sense of togetherness and make your family stronger. Learn

about protective/risk factors, the connection to preventing addiction and mental health struggles, and leave with practical strategies that you can implement to help strengthen your

family bond. For parents and caregivers of children of any age.

Wednesday, March 14, 2018

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Honor Currie Room

Medicine Hat Public Library

Please contact 403-529-3582 for more information.

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INTERCULTURAL ASSOCIATION OF MEDICINE HAT connectionvillage.org

MH Interpretive Program

activities across the city!Arts • Food • Recreation • Music • Dance • Awareness

A Celebration ofDiversity & Inclusion

SCHEDULE OF EVENTSMarch 2018

Visit medicinehat.ca/diversityfor more information and a

schedule of activities

facebook.com/RaisingMedHat #raisingthecurtainmedhat

For more information call Ashley at 403 502-6956

EVENT DESCRIPTION TIME/LOCATION OPEN/REGISTERED

Wednesday March 7

Community Services Presentation

Come and learn about the programs and services offered to the community by Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter Society.

1:00-2:00 PMOutreach#5, 1036 7th Street SW

FREE/REGISTEREDCall Aimee at 403 527-8223or emailing Aimees@mhwss.ca

Ali HassanMuslim Interrupted

As a father of four, Ali Hassan is well versed in dodging difficult questions. But when his kids start to ask about religion in general and Islam, Ali begins to consider his heritage. In this solo show, he delivers a bitingly funny piece of work on flunking out of Sunday school, ingesting forbidden fruits, and becoming a cultural Muslim.

7:30 PMESPLANADE Arts & Heritage Centre401 First Street SE

REGISTERED Tickets available for this event in person at Esplanade, and MH Mall, by phone at 403 502-8777 or online at www.tixx.ca

Thursday March 8

We Speak Translate

Have you ever struggled to communicate with someone who spoke a different language? Then this is the session for you.Register for the event, download Google Translate from the Ap store (FREE). Bring your smartphone or tablet to the session. Learn how to do basic translation in 100 languages.

Southview School2425 Southview Drive SE1:00–2:00 PM, or

5:00–6:00 PM

FREE/REGISTERED Go to http://bit.ly/2Guq0hw

http://bit.ly/2nq50zM

Friday March 9

Puppet Show Introducing the CORE kids on the Block. Meet a group of puppets who have different abilities and are all friends.

1 PMSt-Michael’s School865 Black Blvd NW

FREE/OPEN

Introduction to Water Safety and Free Swim

1 in 5 New Canadians have reported that they are unable to swim. Swimming is not only a life skill but a popular water activity. Join us for a free introduction to water safety and open swim. Hands on training will be provided by YMCA swim instructors. All ages welcome.

5:00 –6:00 PMDowntown YMCA150 Ash Avenue SE

FREE/OPEN

A Celebration of Diversity and Inclusion

2018 Schedule of Events

EVENT DESCRIPTION TIME/LOCATION OPEN/REGISTERED

Sunday March 11

StoryWalk®

Stories of the Land

We invite the community to come on a guided walk. Learn about Alberta through the eyes of an Indigenous youth. We will walk in the park reading AS BIG AS THE SKY, AS TALL AS THE TREES.

2:00–3:00 PMPolice Point Park

FREE/OPEN

Wednesday March 14

Recognizing Abuse

Presentation and discussion on recognizing abusive behaviors and what supports are available.

1:00–2:00 PMOutreach#5, 1036 7th Street SW

FREE/REGISTEREDCall Aimee at 403 527-8223or emailing Aimees@mhwss.ca

Thursday March 15

Beauty Standards

This event will explore beauty standards in a hilarious way.

7:00–8:00 PMMedicine Hat High School

FREE/OPEN

Saturday March 17

Introduction to floor hockey & Scrimmage

Hockey is one of Canada’s favorite sports. Come and learn the basics of the game and finish off with a friendly family scrimmage. All ages welcome.

10:30–11:30 AMSouthridge YMCA gym A/B644 Spruce Way SE

FREE/OPEN

Sunday March 18

Women and kids swimming day

For reasons of faith, comfort, or preference; some women are not able to participate in co-ed swimming. To make this opportunity available to all women, Saamis Immigration Services Association would like to invite local women and their children to attend and enjoy a Women’s Only swimming event. Note- Male children under 8 years old are also invited.

1:00 PM–3:00 PMLocation TBD

FREE/REGISTERED Call 403 504-1188Mary ( ext.112) & Aide (ext.105)

Monday March 19

Aboriginal Games

All cultures play. Bring your family and friends and come and play some Aboriginal games.

5:30–6:30 PMFamily Leisure CentreField House

FREE/OPEN

Soccer Game A soccer match between Saamis Immigration and the Medicine Hat Police Service.

6:30–7:30 PMFamily Leisure CentreField House

FREE/OPEN

Wheel Chair Basketball

Come try Wheelchair Basketball led by Medicine Hat Adaptive Sport and Recreation.

5:30–7:00 PMFamily Leisure Centregym Quadrant One

FREE/OPEN

Tuesday March 20

Resource Sharing

Resource table and coupons for the POST thrift store .

12:00–4:00 PMYMCA – Downtown branch

FREE/OPEN

EVENT DESCRIPTION TIME/LOCATION OPEN/REGISTERED

Tuesday March 20 (continued)

Drumming Circle

Participants are encouraged to bring a drum and join in fellowship and drumming.All ages welcomes. Parent guided and supervised activity.

6:00–8:00 PMSouthview Community School2425 Southview Drive SE

FREE/OPEN

Wednesday March 21

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed annually on 21 March. IDERD celebrations have taken place in MHSD 76 each year, for the past 22 years, during that week. We celebrate with activities based on First Nations Culture with powwow dancing, drumming and singing. The event is organized and funded by FNMI Education in the school district. This event assists in the elimination of racism and increases awareness for all students in the district. Public welcome.

9:45–10:45 AMCrescent Heights High School – Cafeteria 1201 Division Ave NE

FREE/OPEN

Coffee and Hot Chocolate

The POST Thrift Store offers free Coffee and Hot Chocolate. Every child under 15 years will receive a free book of their choice. Everything in the store will be 10% off. All funds raised will help support Mental Health Programs and Services provided by CMHA.

10:00 AM–5:00 PMPOST Thrift Store410 South Railway Street

FREE/OPEN

SpiritualiTEA Come for tea, fellowship, music and conversation centered around the question ”How does your spirituality contribute to your well-being?”. Participants are encouraged to bring something that symbolizes their spirituality.

10:00–11:30 AMMedicine Hat College Cuboid Room ( near main entrance )

FREE/OPEN

Safe Families Intervention Team presentation

Constable Claypool will talk about the Safe Families Intervention Team and his role in partnership with the Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter Society.

1:00–2:00 PMOutreach#5, 1036 7th Street SW

FREE/REGISTEREDCall Aimee at 403 527-8223or email Aimees@mhwss.ca

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed annually on 21 March. IDERD celebrations take place in MHSD 76 each year, for the past 22 years, during that week. We celebrate with activities based on First Nations Culture with powwow dancing, drumming and singing. The event is organized and funded by FNMI Education in the school district. This event assists in the elimination of racism and increases awareness for all students in the district. Public welcome.

1:15–2:30 PMRoss Glen School – Gym 48 Ross Glen Rd SE

FREE/OPEN

Diversity Showcase

Medicine Hat College highlights its diversity through informative displays, arts & crafts, dance and interactive displays.

3:30–4:30 PMMedicine Hat College Centennial Hall (main lobby)

FREE/OPEN

MulticulturalPotluck

Bring food for your family and enough to share. There will be food from many countries and opportunities to meet people from different cultures.

5:00–6:30 PMESPLANADE Arts & Heritage Centre

FREE/OPEN

EVENT DESCRIPTION TIME/LOCATION OPEN/REGISTEREDSHINE Shine Multicultural talent showcase is a

celebration of culture, music and dance. Bring the whole family and enjoy the show!

7:00–9:00 PMESPLANADE Arts & Heritage Centre

FREE/OPEN

Wednesday March 21 (continued)

RENT This rock opera tells the story of one year in the life of a group of bohemians struggling in New York City`s East Village. The story centers around roomates Mark and Roger. While a former tragedy has made Roger numb to life, Mark tries to capture it through his attempts to make a film. In the year that follows, the group deals with love, loss, AIDS, and life in one truly powerful story.

7:00–9:00 PMMedicine Hat Public Library Theatre

FREE/OPEN

Thursday March 22

Still Falling STILL/FALLING follows Nina as she tries to come to terms with what it means to struggle with anxiety and depression, and to rise above it with as much strength, and as few scars as possible. A realistic, honest and bitingly funny look at the difference between ‘teen angst’ and mental illness and the ways vulnerable kids can start to find their way out of the dark.

Two Shows 9:30–10:30 AM1:30–2:30 PMMedicine Hat College Eresman Theatre

FREE/OPEN

Friday March 23

Victor Lethbridge

A powerful message of Diversity and Inclusion. Lights, projection, music, skits and story. Victor Lethbridge presentations never fail to captivate and inspire.

9:00-9:40 AM Ages 5-810:00-11:10 AM Ages 8-121:30-2:40 PM Ages 12-16Dr. Roy Wilson Learning Centre- Gym751 Strachan Rd SE

FREE/OPEN

Saturday March 24

Sensory Play Day

Never experienced Messy Makers at Parent LInk Centre? Join us for some sensory play stations and get messy. This is parent guided play event. It is best suited for children ages 0-6. Parent supervision is required.

10:00 AM–12:00 PMSouthview Community School 2425 Southview Drive SE

FREE/OPEN

Human Library

Challenge stereotypes and prejudices by “checking out” a “Human Book” and talking for 30 minutes with your borrowed book. “Human Books” are available on diverse topics.

10:30 AM–12:00 PMMH Public Library Honor Curry Room

FREE/REGISTEREDCall Library at 403 502-8525

Wednesday March 28

How to support someone experiencing family violence

This presentation will focus on how you can better understand and support someone who is experiencing family violence.

1:00–2:00 PMOutreach#5, 1036 7th Street SW

FREE/REGISTEREDCall Aimee at 403 527-8223or email Aimees@mhwss.ca

Teddies and Tea

Children 7 years and younger are invited to bring a teddy bear, and a grown up. They will learn about diversity and community inclusion through a story and an intergenerational spring themed tea.

2:00–3:00 PMStrathcona Centre1150 5th Street SE

FREE/REGISTERED Call 403 529-8307

EVENT DESCRIPTION TIME/LOCATION OPEN/REGISTERED

Thursday March 29

Wonder – Movie

REDI Enterprises is proud to present the family friendly movie Wonder. WONDER tells the incredibly inspiring and heartwarming story of August Pullman. August is a boy with facial differences who is attending a mainstream elementary school for the first time.Free popcorn and water provided.

1:30 and 6:30 PM MH Public Library Theatre

FREE/REGISTERED Call 403 529-8307

Thursday March 29 (continued)

Public Reception A Moment: Portraits of Women

In this series of over 50 photographic works, Elaine Freedman’s portraits embrace a diversity of women in the Medicine Hat area. Most are the result of only fleeting contact, while some are portraits of people she has known for years.

7:00 PMESPLANADE Arts & Heritage Centre, Art Gallery

FREE/OPENRefreshments/Cash Bar

Standing Exhibits and Events Running Daily

StoryWalk®

Enjoy a self-guided walk. As you walk through the park reading AS BIG AS THE SKY, AS TALL AS THE TREES you will learn about Alberta through indigenous stories of the land

March 11–31Police Point Park

FREE/OPEN

Elaine Freedman A Moment: Portraits of Women

In this series of over 50 photographic works, Elaine Freedman’s portraits embrace a diversity of women in the Medicine Hat area. Most are the result of only fleeting contact, while some are portraits of people she has known for years.

March 24–May 12ESPLANADE Arts & Heritage Centre, Art Gallery

Admission to Esplanade GalleriesChild (5 and under) FreeGeneral Admission $7.00Family (up to 5 people) $20.00

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

1 Oatmeal Fruit

Milk

2 Cheese Quesadilla

5 Breakfast Buffet

6 Cereal

Milk

7 Scrambled Eggs

Sausage

8 Vanilla Fruit Granola Parfaits

9 Cheese Pizza Bagel

12 Breakfast Buffet

13 Cereal

Milk

14 Scrambled Eggs

Sausage

15 Bagel

Cream Cheese

Fruit

16

PD DAY

(No School)

19 Breakfast Buffet

20 Cereal

Milk

21 Scrambled Eggs

Sausage

22 Chicken Caesar Wraps

23 French Toast

Apple Sauce

26 Breakfast Buffet

27 Cereal

Milk

28 Scrambled Eggs

Sausage

29 Pancakes

30 Easter Holidays

(No School)

March 20 18

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

1 2 3

4 5

6

Assembly 9 am

Senior Choir @ Rotary Music Festival

7 Order supper from Papa John’s Pizza

School Council Mtg

6 pm (Library)

Grade 5/6 Ski Trip to

Hidden Valley

8 Face to Face Religion

Retreat

9 Family Fit Night Cheerleading at

6pm

10

11 12 BB Assembly

9 am

13 School Mass at 1 pm

@HFP

14 Student Council

Meeting at 11:50 in 6G

15 Green Day

Report Cards

go home

16 No School

17

18 19 Assembly 9 am

20 21 Student Led

Conference 4-7pm

22

23

Gr.4-6 Science Fair

Pizza By the Slice

24

25 26 Assembly 9 am

27 28 29 30

Good Friday

(No School)

31

Easter Break: March 30-April 8th Inclusive