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2017 - 2018 is THE YEAR OF THE SCHOOL
Principal Message
Dear Families,
During the month of November, we celebrate the virtue of peace. Within this month we take a moment to be mindful and remember those we have lost to wars and conflicts. The brave soldiers and peacemakers, past and present, who have protected our rights and our communities are to be honoured. May their actions and sacrifices help us to understand the need to bring peace to our community, school and home. We teach through our Catholic faith lessons, to promote peace and justice for all. Through their words and actions, the students at St. Marguerite Bourgeoys will continue to foster peace within their environment. The Me to We initiatives that we will be participating in this school year will benefit our local and global communities, the grade 7/8 students will be leading these initiatives, more information will be provided later this month.
Yours truly,
Ms. S. Scott
Principal
Merciful Father Hear our prayer And console us.
As we renew Our faith in Your Son,
Who You raised from the dead, Strengthen our hope
That all our departed brothers and sisters Will share in His resurrection,
Who lives and reigns With You and the Holy Spirit,
One God for ever and ever. Amen
St. Marguerite Bourgeoys CATHOLIC SCHOOL
75 Alexmuir Boulevard, Scarborough Ontario M1V 1H6
Telephone: 416-393-5381 Fax: 416-393-5606
Mrs. Susan Scott
PRINCIPAL
Mr. Kevin Malcolm 416-222-8282 ext. 2263 SUPERINTENDENT
Mr. Garry Tanuan 416-222-8282 ext. 3408 TRUSTEE
Prince of Peace
265 Alton Towers Circle Scarborough Ontario M1V 4E7
PARISH
Ms. Sharon Gonsalves
CSPC CHAIR
www.tcdsb.org/cpic
CPIC (PARENT ENGAGEMENT - TCDSB)
www.tcdsb.org/oapce-toronto
OAPCE TORONTO (PROVINCIAL VOICE FOR PARENTS)
100 9:00 am–3:30 pm Lunch 11:45 -12:45
ENROLLMENTHOURS OF OPERATION LUNCH HOUR
NEW REGISTRANTS WELCOME
Apply online: soar.tcdsb.org
Call 416-393-5381 or the TCDSB Admissions Department at 416-222-8282, ext. 5320.
For general information about the Toronto Catholic District School Board, visit www.tcdsb.org
Stay in touch with the latest news throughout the school year: Follow @TCDSB on Twitter or Toronto Catholic DSB on Instagram
November 2017
2017 - 2018 is THE YEAR OF THE SCHOOL
WE SCARE HUNGER:
After attending an inspirational Me to We event last month the intermediate
students wanted to extend our Fall food drive and use the slogan: We Scare
Hunger. They prepared and lead the Hallowe’en activities for the kindergarten to
grade 6 students. October 31st was filled with great excitement, creative
costumes and engaging activities for everyone. Let’s keep the spirit of
celebrating and extend our generosity to those in need. Thank you to everyone
who has already supported our local food drive. We will continue receiving
canned goods until November 8th.
REMEMBRANCE DAY:
Our school will be celebrating Remembrance Day on Friday November 10th. All
students will receive a poppy sticker to wear for this service. We ask that families
take a moment of silence on Saturday November 11th at 11:00 a.m. to reflect on
the meaning of this day. If you wish to support programs for veterans please have
your child bring in a money donation to deposit in the Royal Canadian Legion box at
the office. Thank you for your support.
CATHOLIC SCHOOL PARENT COMMITTEE:
Our next CSPC meeting will be on Friday November 10th at 6:30 p.m. in the
school library. The CSPC meetings will be held on the second Friday of every
month. All parents are welcome to come to the meetings to discuss initiatives,
provide support for upcoming events and to learn about what goes on at St.
Marguerite Bourgeoys. On November 10th we will be discussing Our School
Learning Improvement Plan, EQAO results and the Parent Pro-grant that has
been approved for this school year. Your voice is important to this school
community, together we will continue to foster the best learning environment
and spiritual development for your children.
REPORT CARDS:
Student progress report cards will be sent home with the students on
Tuesday November 14th, 2017. Please review the progress report to gain an
understanding of your child’s strengths and needs. The interviews will be
held on the evenings of Wednesday November 15th and Thursday November
16th. An interview request form will be coming home with more details.
Thank you to all the families that submitted the survey regarding the parent-
teacher interviews for this school year. Your feedback was crucial in making
this decision.
2017 - 2018 is THE YEAR OF THE SCHOOL
A Glimpse of Student Work at St. Marguerite Bourgeoys
Kindergarten Class
Grade 1 & 2 Class
2017 - 2018 is THE YEAR OF THE SCHOOL
Grade 3 &4 Class
Grade 5 & 6 Class - HALLOWEEN SILHOUETTES
2017 - 2018 is THE YEAR OF THE SCHOOL
Grade 7 & 8 Class Question – Identify 15 interesting words from your novel study and tell why you think each is interesting (quote the page # for each
word used). By: Marissa G – Grade 8
Mrs. Westcott’s Class
Monthly Update from the Board November 2017
Don’t Forget to Turn Your Clocks Back Weekend of November 4-5, 2017. Enjoy the extra hour of sleep!
November’s Virtue is Peacemaking Find all the monthly resources associated with our virtues of the month online https://www.tcdsb.org/Board/NurturingOurCatholicCommunity/VirtueoftheMonth/Pages/Default.aspx
Congregated Elementary Gifted Program The Toronto Catholic District School Board offers Full Time/Congregated Elementary Gifted Programs for students in Grades 6 to 8 who have an exceptionality of Giftedness. These programs are integrated into the regular school community. Important aspects of the program are curriculum extensions in depth, breadth and pace, daily continuity of programming, collaboration with like-minded peers and leadership opportunities. A Parent Information evening will be held for parents/guardians interested in exploring a full time elementary Gifted Program for their child with the exceptionality of Giftedness. The Parent Information evening will take place at St. Edward School, 1 Botham Rd., on November 23, 2017 at 7:00 pm.
School Cash Online We are now in Phase 2 of implementing the School Cash Online Payment system to all TCDSB schools. This new cashless system option offers parents the convenience of paying online for school activities and purchases from the convenience of their own home. School Cash Online will be an efficient payment alternative for families, however participation in the application is voluntary. Schools will continue to accept traditional methods of payment. For more information, please visit the School Cash Online website at https://www.tcdsb.org/FORPARENTS/schoolcashonline/Pages/default.aspx
Spotlight on Your School During the Year of the School, let’s celebrate our school communities. Through video or song, shine the light on the best that your school has to offer. Who are the people who make it special? (Parent volunteers, Priests and others from the parish community, dedicated teachers, Talented and enthusiastic students) Consider creating a school song or a 30-second video clip that celebrates your school. Celebrate Diversity * Celebrate Excellence * Celebrate Faith * Celebrate Your School Use the hashtag #ShineOnTCDSB! Deadline for submissions is Friday, February 23, 2018.
The 2017-2018 TCDSB Awards Season has begun! Nominations are now open for the following TCDSB Alumni Award, Award of Merit and Friends of Catholic Education Award which will be presented at Awards Night on May 7, 2018. Deadline: third Friday in January (January 20). TCDSB Alumni Award: Open to TCDSB alumni who are still active in the Catholic community and who have
distinguished themselves in their career or accomplishments.
TCDSB Award of Merit: Open to former staff, parents and trustees who have made outstanding contributions to the TCDSB and to Catholic education (can only be considered for award after a three-year period has passed since departure from the TCDSB)
Friends of Catholic Education Award: Open to members of the general public (individuals or organizations) who have accomplished extraordinary service to Catholic Education but who may not be Catholic.
For nomination forms and information, visit: www.tcdsb.org/awardsnight
Prime Minister’s Awards: Recognizing Excellence in Education Do you know an amazing teacher or early childhood educator? Consider nominating them for a Prime Minister’s Award. Prime Minister's Awards for Teaching Excellence and Teaching Excellence in STEM
The Teaching Excellence in STEM Awards honour outstanding Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics teachers that help develop the culture of innovation Canada needs today, and in the future. Nominate a teacher today! Nominations accepted until January 12, 2018.
Prime Minister's Awards for Excellence in Early Childhood Education The Prime Minister's Awards for Excellence in Early Childhood Education honour ECEs for their leadership, exemplary early childhood education practices, and their commitment to help build the foundation children need to make the best possible start in life. Nominate an educator today! Nominations accepted until January 12, 2018.
TCDSB Young Disciples Ignite Day As we continue to celebrate the Year of the School, the Nurturing our Catholic Community Team invites grade 6 students and teachers, parish priests/youth ministers and parent councils to TCDSB’s Young Disciples’ Ignite Day. This free rally for Grade 6 students is designed to ignite their faith and inspire acts of service in their respective school communities. Through a teaching Mass, community building activities, music, and guest speakers, students will be invited to embrace the mission of discipleship and continue to promote acts of faith in collaboration with school communities, families and parishes. Dates and locations are as follows:
Tuesday November 28th 2017 @ Blessed Cardinal Newman (auditorium) - 9:30-2:15 pm Thursday November 30th, 2017 @ Bishop Marrocco/Thomas Merton (auditorium) - 9:30-2:15 pm
https://www.tcdsb.org/schools/bishopmarroccothomasmerton/news/20172018/pages/youngdesciples.aspx
Angel Foundation for Learning Evening to Feed the Soul Gala November 10th For details and ticket information: https://www.aflgala.org/ Help feed hungry children, and support a variety of opportunities for students who need assistance.
Other Dates to Note: November 1—Take Your Kid To Work Day November 1—All Saints Day November 2—All Souls Day November 6-10—Treaties Recognition Week November 6-10—Holocaust Education Week November 11—Remembrance Day (Schools to commemorate on Friday, November 10th) November 19—World Day of Poor November 25—Christ the King Rally and Youth Conference November 27—TCDSB Caucus Meeting December 3—Advent Begins
Visit www.tcdsb.org to get more information about any of these events And remember to subscribe to ENews to receive regular updates via email https://www.tcdsb.org/News/eNews/Pages/default.aspx And/or follow @TCDSB on Twitter to get all the latest news and information
It’s not the darkness itself that we must understand. It’s the force behind the darkness and within the darkness ... the force moving through life that we must know. This is the great passage: to see deep into our own nature by meeting its reflection in everything around us. To swim with something very big. To allow the Universe to love us and to love deeply in return … to allow this story to trace itself through the chapters of our life. To live within the miracle. Find more at http://blog.franciscanmedia.org/minute-meditations
Student Mental Health and Well-Being
Newsletter
Mental Health Services provided by TCDSB Psychology, Social Work, and Guidance personnel
Slowing Down to Remember
November is a time to remember and call to mind those who have served and are still serving in the Canadian Military. Many have paid the ultimate debt to their country, not only with their service, but also with their lives. This is a solemn time. A time for reflection and for honor. Making the time and space to offer remembrance is important.
In our busy, fast paced lives, sometimes it can be difficult to slow down and create that time and space.
At times when we mourn the loss of someone important, our lives can be thrown into darkness. In her captivating new work, Paula D’Arcy begins with her own personal experience of loss and brings the reader with her, explaining how the enveloping darkness eventually began to lift, how night slowly became day again, and how she came to recognize the experience as a natural part of life. Anyone who has experienced great loss, or who has felt lost in the darkness, will gain new hope from The Stars at Night.
Consider using this excerpt from her book The Stars at Night as a “minute contemplation” …..
November, 2017
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November, 2017
Sometimes the quest for
happiness can be difficult to
navigate. Just when you think
you have a clue, something
can set you off course. Here
are some tips to help you find
some joy.
1.Reach out to others. You
may have good people in your
life but have been out of
touch. Picking up the phone
and giving old friends a call
can brighten both of your days
and perhaps your lives as well.
2.Remember that happiness
is an inside job. That means
that no one but you can really
make you happy, even though
it may not feel that way.
When I see a smile on the face
of someone I care about, it
makes me happy, especially if
I helped put it there. Maybe it
is an inside job after all.
Healthy Tips for Happiness (source: Dr. Barton Goldsmith, psychcentral.com)
Building partnerships with community agencies, families, and parishes.
safeTALK suicide awareness workshops for staff available via PAL
Mental Health Initiatives 2017-18
3.Don’t put all our eggs in
one basket. If you are relying
on one set of circumstances or
person to make you happy, it
probably won’t happen. You
need to broaden your scope of
friends and activities. Also,
know that engaging in new
adventures creates brain
chemicals that add to your
happiness.
4.Trust your gut. When we go
against our instincts, and it
backfires, we usually feel sad.
Follow your intuition and let it
guide you toward people and
things that will make your life
just a tiny bit better.
5. Look at the big picture.
Most of the things that prevent
us from feeling happy are day-
to-day life issues.
Social Workers and Psychology staff support for schools in developing a Mentally Healthy Classroom. See Supporting Minds on the Ministry’s website and edugains.ca.
Inclusion of mental health to school SLIPs
Once in a while, you go
through something that
makes the little things seem
inconsequential, and this is
when you need to remember
that life is still going on, and
whatever the issue is, it will
end. Look at your life as a
whole—not just the bad
parts.
Happiness can be hard to feel
at times, so don’t think there
is something wrong with you
if you don’t feel it. We all go
through phases, and some
people are just naturally
happier than others, so try to
avoid comparing yourself
with others. The truth is that
happiness is here for you, and
using the techniques above
will allow you to feel more of
it.
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November, 2017
Minute Mindfulness: Try these quick “Minute Mindfulness” practices to help you SLOW down…
STOP. Stand up and breathe. Feel your connection to the earth. Tune in to your body. Lower your gaze. Scan your body and notice physical sensations or emotions. Discharge any unpleasant sensations, emotions or feelings on the out breath. Notice any pleasant ones and let them fill you up on the in breath. Observe. Lift your eyes and take in your surroundings. Observe something in your environment that is pleasant and be grateful for it and its beauty. Possibility. Ask yourself what is possible or what is new or what is a forward step.
If you find yourself being reactive, try the following steps: Pause and take one to three big breaths.
Say “step back.” ( You don’t have to physically step back, you can just do it in your mind.) Say “clear head.” Say “calm body.” Breathe again. Say “relax,” “melt” or “ease.”
An aspiration. Decide on an aspiration ( or perhaps you can focus on our Catholic Virtue of the Month). Just ask yourself this question: What is my heart’s aspiration? Pause for about 20 seconds. Do this a second or third time and write down what comes. Perhaps it is to come from love, or to be kind to yourself or others or to be patient.
Once you decide which aspiration you like best, say that at the beginning of the day. This will set you up for your day and your interactions with others (and even with yourself).
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November, 2017
Fostering The Family:
The TCDSB Pastoral Plan 2015-18 “ Together With one
Voice: Harmonizing Our Faith Through Family, Parish, and School” 2017 focuses on the
SCHOOL
Family, Parish and School – Unity in Diversity…
Though it is our goal to highlight in depth each community of faith from the educational “village” of family, parish and school every year, it is imperative for us to remember that each of these communities is not simply a discordant or isolated entity; instead, each with the richness of its diversity adds greatness to the harmony of God’s music of love. In other words, the unity of the whole (family, parish and school) does not and should not undermine the uniqueness of the individual. This relationship of unity in diversity reflects St. Paul’s notion of many parts, one body (1 Cor. 12:12-26). This present pastoral plan challenges us as a Board to continue to encourage this ‘symphony’ and build a harmony with ‘ONE VOICE’ in order to develop, celebrate and nurture the wholeness of the human person in our beautiful but sometimes discordant world.
Suggested Readings and Websites:
Books
Resiliency: Strategies for Parents and Educators by Virginia Smith Harvey
A Great Attitude by Sandi Hill
When I Feel Good About Myself by Cornelia Maude Spelman
Websites
National Association of School Psychologists: www.nasponline.org
www.raisingresilientkids.com
www.parentbooks.ca
psychcentral.com
http://blog.franciscanmedia.org/minute-meditations
A Smile a Day….
Patricia Marra-Stapleton, Psychological Associate/Mental Health Lead
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
Patty Day
2 3 4
5
6 7 8
Pizza Day
9 10
Remembrance Day
School Celebration
CSPC Meeting
6:30 p.m.
11
Remembrance Day
12 13
Photo Orders Due
14
Report Cards
sent home
15
Patty Day
Evening—
Parent-Teacher
Interviews
16
Evening—
Parent-Teacher
Interviews
17
P.A. Day (no school)
18
19 20
Picture Retake Day
21 22
Pizza Day
23 24 25
26 27 28 29
Patty Day
30 Upcoming:
December 1st PA Day
2017
Virtue of the Month Peacemaking Quote of the month Peace I leave you, my peace I give to you . John 14:27
ST. MARGUERITE BOURGEOYS CATHOLIC SCHOOL
WE SCARE HUNGER: We will continue receiving canned goods until November 8th
