Principal’s Message

“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compli-ment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” ― Leo Buscaglia During the month of May we celebrate the virtue of com-passion. Valuing an awareness of the lives of others, and developing a deep understanding of the heart is at the forefront of learning and teaching at Nativity of Our Lord Catholic School. It is through daily prayers both school wide, and in individual classrooms, that students learn how the power of compassion transforms and brings each and every one of us closer to God. The many extra and co-curricular activities that occur throughout the school year, teach students how each of us are unique, how blessed we are to have one another, and how we can make a difference in the world. But more importantly, our students learn that being compas-sionate means accepting others regardless of their dif-ferences, seeking and giving forgiveness. Through the act of forgiveness they learn to make themselves open to a change of heart which in turn, allows them to feel what others feel, and to give others what they need to change their own lives. Compassion, like all of our vir-tues, is a virtue best experienced and shared. May also brings the EQAO test for Gr. 3 and 6 students and the completion of CAT 4 test for Gr. 2, 5 and 7 stu-dents. These assessments will provide a snapshot of how our students are performing. We encourage par-ents to make sure their children are prepared for learn-ing by arriving to school well rested, properly fed and ready to take on new challenges. Every day is a day to make sure your child is prepared to learn. The months of May/June simply put more of a focus on this preparation as we move into the testing months. And compassion, like all of our virtues, is a virtue best experienced and shared. Happy Mother’s Day to all our mothers, and best wish-es to everyone for an excellent two months ahead. Michael Femia Principal

MAY 2017 NEWSLETTER

VIRTUE

Important Contact Numbers

Nativity of Our Lord School Phone: (416) 393-5288 Fax: (416) 393-5051 Nativity of Our Lord Church Fr. Michael Machacek (416) 621-2732 Mr. D. Yack (Superintendent) Ms. A. Andrachuk (Trustee) Ward 2 Public Health Dept. (416) 338-7600 Dental Health Dept. 311 Elmbrook Public Library (416) 394-5290

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April Virtue Students

Ms. Sousa — ELP1

Valeria Sanchez-Aristizabal and Amadeo Kacaj

Mrs. Panzeca— ELP2 Arthur Halar, Matthew Tuzii, Savio Xavier, Nich-

olas Ahulu, and Madeline Maticevic

Mrs. Stergiou – SK/01 Dylan Krocz and Noah Porco

Mrs. Aceto – Grade 1 Noemi Glonczi and Carmelo Materia

Ms. Montaldo – Grade 1/2

Sara Villegas Rojas and Christopher Ahulu

Mrs. Leonetti – Grade 2/3 Isaac Fidelis and Pasko Gojanovic

Mrs. Cirinna – Grade 3

Alessio Pighin and Jackson Facchin

Ms. O’Toole – Grade 3 Talia Torres and Racheal Lutzer

Mrs. Morson – Grade 4 Jayden Congiusti-Bettencourt, Alexandra

Ordonez and Khudhur Khudhur

Mrs. Parente – Grade 4/5 Jacob Skrzypek, Levante Hanko, Gloria Babko

and Maya Krznaric

Mr. Tanguay – Grade 5 Aiyana Andrews, Chloe Buckley, Emma

Buckley and Rosie Giesl-Butler

Mrs. Cavaliere – Grade 6 Michael Partchenko and Matthew Elbe

Mrs. Hawley – Grade 6 Cameron Sherrard and Alyssa Federico

Mrs. Muzzatti – Grade 7 Jean Luc Pavese and Peter Korgol

Mrs. Blandi – Grade 7

Theresa Dang and Sierra Coletta

Mrs. Carey – Grade 8 Kevin Ebrahem and Gabriel Elbe

Mr. R. Jozwik—Grade 8 Roselyn Loor and Dante Pavese

Nativity of Our Lord Catholic School

35 Saffron Crescent Etobicoke, Ontario M9C 3T8

Telephone: (416) 393-5288 Fax: (416) 393-5053

Intermediate W5H Thank you to our Intermediate W5H team for representing Nativity at the annual tournament this year. Each member of the team practiced each day with enthusiasm as they prepared for the event in April at Christ The King School. Thank you to the following Intermediate students for their excellent sportsmanship skills: Ryan Amaral, Sinead Costello, Matthew Sommerville, Gabriel Elbe, Alex Veric, Cameron Elbe, Alesio Kacaj, and Roman Malinovskiy. A special thank you to the coaches, Mrs. Carey and Mr. Jozwik, for coaching the team.

Nativity of Our Lord Catholic School In Celebration of Catholic Education Week

we invite you to our “WALKING FORWARD TOGETHER WITH JESUS” - THE ARTS

HIGHLIGHTS:

Nativity of Our Lord School Choir performance from 7:00 to 7:30 p.m. Nativity of Our Lord Instrumental Music Ensembles performance from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Junior Basketball The boys played with determination and lots of heart. They played in some very close and exciting games but were unable to make it on to the next round. The boys demonstrated strong dribbling and rebounding skills. Every player contributed and had fun. Boys Roster: Hayden Sherrard, Michael Partchenko, Ryan Maia, Tega Otubu, Jayden Congiusti, Jadan Austin, Ashton Pham, Declan Heim, Ryan Ebrahem, Isaac Tig-ley, Marco Riondino, and Nico Sanin. The girl’s team did an amazing job following directions and playing strong defense. In the second game the girl’s found themselves in triple overtime and managed to come out with the victory. The team made it all the way to the final four but fell short in a very exciting game. Girls Roster: Nina Stupar, Morgen Giesl-Butler, Daryna Kuchman, Catarina Carvalheiro, Jessica Kalaj, Elsie Fisher, Alice Helou, Maya Venditti, Malina John, Katelyn Capunitan, Julia Znaczko, Anna Cimoviova, Anieza Kacaj, Sana Daou, and Liwia Grzebula, Julissa Duncan, Ami-Marie Kamara and Naziah Phillip- Thomson. A special thank you to Mr. Bilotta for coaching the teams.

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STUDENT SAFETY AND SECURITY – Teacher Parent Meetings All visitors to the school (including parents and guardians) must use the front doors (north doors facing Saffron Cres.) to enter the school building and are to report to the office to sign in and state the reason for the visit. Access to the school needs to be monitored to ensure the safety of students as well as an uninterrupted learning environment. Parents and other visitors are not allowed to enter the school using any other exits or entrances (including south doors facing Rathburn Rd. or side doors from schoolyard) at any time including student dismissal. Parents and guardians will not be allowed to meet teachers in the classroom during the school day (8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) as well as before or after school unless they have an appointment. Please call the school to make an appointment to meet teachers at a mutually convenient time. Please note that school volunteers have completed a police check and all service providers are approved by the school board.

CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK in our School - Monday, May 1st to Friday,

May 5th, 2017 Education week is almost upon us. This year the theme for Catholic Education

Week is, “Walking forward together with Jesus”—The Arts

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

EQAO for Grades 3 & 6 and CAT4 Testing for Grades 2, 5 & 7 will take place from Tuesday, May 23rd to Friday, June 2nd. We ask parents to have their children at school on these dates and encourage them to have a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast and bring healthy snacks and lunches to school. Proper preparation will lead to their very best performance on the tests!

Location: SCHOOL GYM Monday, May 1st, 2017–9:00 a.m to 3:00 pm. Tuesday, May 2nd, 2017 – 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017 – 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.