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Bulletin de l’École Immaculée
Conception School Newsletter
Monday, May 1st 2017
Lundi le 1 mai 2017
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.
Principal/Diretrice: ............................................. Christine Pfeffer Board Administration — Administration du conseil
Office Administrator/Administratice du bureau: ....... Lynn Hahn Director of Education/Directeur d’éducation:................. Jamie Mckinnon
Priest/Prêtre: ........................................ Father Michael Anderson School Council — Conseil de l’école
Superintendent/Surintendante: .......................... Francine Pilon Co-Chairpersons/Co-Présidents: ................. Jeff Myatt/George Theodule
Trustee/Commissionaire: ............................... Bev Eckensweiler Our next newsletter will be sent home the week of June 5th
Notre prochain bulletin sera la semaine du 5 juin 2017
CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK 2017 April 30th—May 5th
Walking Forward Together
“Do justice, love kindness and walk humbly with your God.” – Micah 6:8 “Accomplis la justice, aime la bonté et marche humblement avec ton Dieu.” – Michée 6,8
This year’s Catholic Education Week theme is, “Walking Forward Together.”
The 2017 CEW theme and its five sub-themes are drawn from three contemporary Catholic documents
that address the need for reconciliation and renewal – in our lives, with our families, in our relationships
with others and in our relationship with our environment and our common global future.
The first is the 2016 response of the Canadian Catholic Bishops to the Truth & Reconciliation Commission
that we need to heal past injustices by “Walking Forward Together.” The second is the 2015 encyclical,
Laudato Si’: On Care for Our Common Home by Pope Francis, that emphasizes the cultural roots of our
ecological problems and advocates an urgent world collaboration for the care of our common global
home. The third document, Amoris Laetitia: The Joy of Love is a 2016 Apostolic Exhortation by Pope
Francis, which applauds our dedication and concern shown to children, families, migrants, the poor, the
elderly, and to persons with special needs, as a sign of the Spirit. These supportive relationships are a
test of our commitment to show mercy in welcoming others and to help the vulnerable, to be fully a part
of our communities.
Our CEW biblical quote, “Do justice, love kindness and walk humbly with your God” (Micah 6:8),
acknowledges the important role of justice and solidarity with our Indigenous peoples, our environment,
the poor and marginalized, and all those who work to protect our common global future.
There are five sub-themes for each day of Catholic Education Week:
Day 1: Walking Forward Together with God
Aller de l’avant avec Dieu
Day 2: Walking Forward Together with Our Families
Aller de l’avant avec nos familles
Day 3: Walking Forward Together with Others
Aller de l’avant avec les autres
Day 4: Walking Forward Together with Creation
Aller de l’avant avec la Création
Day 5: Walking Forward Together in Hope
Aller de l’avant dans l’espérance
Every year, the Ontario Catholic School Trustees’ Association (OCSTA) provides our Catholic schools with
a resource kit to help schools prepare for Catholic Education Week. Using these resources as well as our
own developed activities, we have prepared a series of activities which will highlight how our school is
‘Walking Forward Together.’
We hope to see many of you during our school celebrations.
MIDWESTERN ONTARIO ROTARY MUSIC FESTIVAL RESULTS
April 19th to 29th, 2017
Congratulations to our talented students!
PIANO SOLO First Second Third Fourth Addison Hubbs Vanessa Hubbs x2 Addison Hubbs Anne Zettel Addison Hubbs Ashley Ernewein x2 Jesse Zettel Anne Zettel also received a music scholarship. TAP DANCING IRISH DANCING First First Mya Lamont Avery McGregor x2 Emma Metcalfe Madalynn McGregor x2
Elena Dobson x 2
BALLET First Saskia and Teo Remers HIP HOP-First Emma, Gracie, Hannah Metcalfe, Saskia and Teo Remers, Riley Martin JAZZ –First Peyton Wells Gracie Metcalfe Hannah Metcalfe Sophia Beninger Myla Anderson Paige Haight MUSICAL THEATRE DANCE/Modern Step Dancing Junior Acro First Aubrey Dupuis First First
Emma Metcalfe Ashley Ernewein Addison Huber Gracie Metcalfe Emma Metcalfe Hannah Metcalfe Myla Anderson
Our Festival choirs received a Gold Seal with a mark of 80 and a silver seal with a mark of 75. Well done!
The Catholic Women’s League in
Formosa has graciously donated money
to be put towards bibles for our Grade
4’s. As part of the grade 4
religion curriculum, we provide a
bible to our students.
Support Staff
We would like to thank Mrs. Hahn, Mrs.
Schefter, Mrs. Wheeler, Mrs. Armstrong,
Mrs. Fischer, Alli Meyer, Bryan Grubb, Mrs.
Knox, Keaton Rich, Melissa Schmidt and
Mrs. Batte for their endless support and
dedication to our school. We are truly
blessed to have them as part of our school
community.
Congratulations to the following students who were recognized
for their effort in demonstrating the following virtues:
Forgiveness Evan Grubb Colin Myatt
Bella Baglole Joel Montag Aaden Tuttle Blake Walter Ameera Haase Jasmine Voisin
Anne Zettel Gavin Bester Marc Theodule Mya Lamont
Kindness Tyler Nichols Madison Bester
Madison Bester Tyler Nichols Karlee Weiler Oliver Brunato
Reagan Bujold Hannah Metcalfe Ellie Biesenthal Molly Wilson Cassidy Pfeffer Nevin Schumacher
Claire Dietz Peyton Grubb Zach Valad Brooklyn Scheurwater
Chole Fischer Dash Anderson Mitchell Barry
Spelling Bee: 2 of our students in grade 5 competed in a spelling bee contest on April 5th at Marlin Travel in
Walkerton. Anne Zettel and Abby Folmer both received First place and $25. They will move on to compete at the next level on April 22nd in Downey.
Mark Your Calendars
Grade 8 Graduation
will be on
Tuesday June 27th at 6:30 p.m.
Science Fair Update: Our Junior and intermediate science fair teams competed in Owen Sound at
the Bluewater Regional Science Fair Competition on April 5th and 12th. We received 4 Bronze and 3 silver
and a Gold went to Colleen Mulvey and Jasmine Voisin. Anne Zettel received the Nature award. All of our
participants received medals. Bravo! Their hard work and dedication has not gone unnoticed. We are very
proud of them. Thank you to Mrs. Meyer and Mme Barnard for coordinating.
The team consisted of Colleen Mulvey, Jasmine Voisin, Anne Zettel, Hope Elphick, Xavier Legace, Avery
McGregor, Hannah Metcalfe, Nick Bohnert, Colin Myatt, Brooke Lorentz, Andréa Barry, Rachel Nichols,
Maggie Bujold and Harley Martin.
A big thank you goes out to our parent council for pur-
chasing sun shelters that will be used at outdoor events
when shade is needed. Merci Beaucoup!
ICS has been very busy! Our primary students have successfully finished reading club.
Bravo les amis! Thank you to our primary teachers for organizing and making reading club
fun for staff and students! Bravo Mme Miller, Mrs. McGregor, Mme Desjardins, Mlle
Boyle, Mlle Durrer , Mrs. Fischer and Mlle Schmidt. Thank you to the reading helpers for
giving up your recesses to help our younger students.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION Sunday, April 30th 2017
Please keep our grade 2’s in your prayers as they receive Jesus in the Eucharist for the first time.
Myla Anderson Miles Biesenthal Grayden Bird Isabel Dietrich Mya Doucet Owen Ernewein Chloe Fischer Adelyn Haase Ameera Haase Grayden Hahn Daniel Honegger Hayden Hope Addison Hubbs Zoe Keip Will Kueneman Mya Lamont Landon Lee Ainsley Martin Hannah Maxwell Tyler McPhee Makayla Messerschmidt Liam Newton Daniel Peskov Bradley Steffen Stella Rae Stroeder Aubrey Wall Rowen Zettel Tyson Zettler
Congratulations to our Grade 2 students!
Thank you to Mme Barnard and Mlle Boyle for leading our students on their faith
journey. Congratulations to Mlle Boyle who also received
Eucharist for the first time at the Easter Vigil on April 15th
and to Mme Wheeler who was baptized and received First E
ucharist on April 15th.
Immaculate Conception School— Formosa
“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.”
“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”
Looking for Volunteers:
During the past several years, the Dirven family has taken care of the flower beds in front of the school. Our school has always looked so beautiful for our families and visitors. The Dirven children have moved on to high school. We are looking for a family or a group of families who would be wil-ling to come a few times a year to look after the flower beds. If you are interested please call the school.
Merci beaucoup!
DRESS CODE
As the warmer weather approaches please review the school dress code with your child:
Our school is a Catholic community and we require our students to dress in a fashion that
represents the respect and dignity of the individual. We are a place of learning and as such
have an understanding that what we wear portrays our purpose. Clothing must be functional,
modest and clean.
Students are expected to wear clothing that will overlap when standing and sitting and must cover undergarments.
Open back, tube/tank tops, spaghetti straps and muscle shirts are not permitted by themselves or under other
clothing. Sleeveless tops with a shoulder band of at least the width of three fingers are acceptable. Shorts, skirts,
skorts and dresses are expected to be of a modest
length (width of wearer’s hand at knee). T-shirts with suggestive slogans or those offensive to Christian values are
not permitted. It is recommended that all pupils’ necklaces and neck wear (i.e. chokers, chains, whistle straps, neck-
key chain holders etc.) are to be constructed of breakaway materials, or preferably not worn at all.
(Recommendation by the jury at the Coroner’s Inquest of the Myles Neuts fatality in 1998.)
Before students leave the school premises for a special activity or an excursion, the teacher will inform the students
and their parents of the appropriate dress required e. g. white shirts, black pants for a Music Festival etc. We show
we care, by dressing in a manner which is appropriate for our school setting
Proper Footwear
Students are allowed to wear sandals and flip flops indoors, however, outdoor shoes must have backs on
them. Proper footwear is required for gym time activities indoors and outdoors.
Let us remember in prayer
Betty Voisin and John Wilkin
Grandmother to Alexie Reid and Jasmine Voisin,
Uncle to Teo and Saskia Remers,
“Gracious God, loving Creator,
welcome Betty and John 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.”
Happy Birthday to the following students who are celebrating their
birthday in MAY:
Bester, Rain Bolden, Madison
Culbert, Emma Dietrich, Gladys
Fischer, Ethan Grubb, Ellie
Grubb, Tanner Haan, Jordan
Hadwen, Layla Hahn, Grayden
Haight, Paige Hubbs, Spencer
Kraemer, Lauren Lamont, Maggie
McGregor, Avery McGregor, Madalynn
Montag, Rachel Mulvey, Madelyn
Newton, Liam Oberle, Landen
Rowen, Suraya Schneider, Kate
Schumacher, Nevin Strauss, Marlee
Walter, Blake Weppler, Anika
Widmeyer, Jayda Wilkins, Brooklyn
Zettel, Rowen
Immaculate Conception School— Formosa
School Track and Field Meet Tuesday, May 16th
in Mildmay
Board Track and Field Meet Tuesday, June 20th
Davidson Centre in Kincardine
School Mass
May 2nd at 11:00AM All are Welcome!
May 1st – May 7th, 2017
For 7 days in 2017, students and their families are challenged to Turn Off The Screens (TVs, computers and video games) except for homework. See how much fun your family has without TV. Each student will receive a log-sheet to be signed by a parent for turning off the screens and getting active
The 3 Grey Bruce schools with the greatest percentage of log sheets returned will receive a mounted plaque for display in their school.
Turn Off The Screens! Get Up and Get Moving!
Go to www.publichealthgreybruce.on.ca and click on the Turn Off the Screens in the “Active Living” section for further information or to download your log sheet. Call Jason Weppler, Grey Bruce Health Unit, for more information at 519-376-9420 ext. 1408.
Let us remember in prayer:
Daylan Hopcraft Death is nothing at all. I have only
slipped away into the next room. I am
I, and you are you. Whatever we
were to each other that we still are.
Call me by my old familiar name,
speak to me in the easy way which you always used.
Put no difference in your tone, wear no forced air of
solemnity or sorrow.
Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we
enjoyed together. Play, smile, think of me, pray for
me. Let my name be ever the household word that it
always was, let it be spoken without effect, without
the trace of shadow on it. Life means all that it ever
meant. It is the same as it ever was. Why should I
be out of mind because I am out of sight? I am
waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very
near, just around the corner. Amen.
CONGRATULATIONS !
Marianna Labriola and Layne Grubb
The Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board will honour students at an “Applause Breakfast” in Chesley on May 1st. Two students from each school in our Board were selected. Layne and Marianna demonstrate the virtues of our Catholic Faith on a regular basis, and are a true blessing to our school community. They were chosen based on their ability to act as role models, their respect for our Faith, our school and our community and their many ongoing small acts of kindness.
“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” -
Students from Grade 4-6 were chosen to participate in a basketball skills day at Notre Dame Catholic School in Owen Sound on Tuesday, April 18th. Students had a fun filled day with lots of participation. Thank you to Mme, Steffen, Mlle Schmidt and M. Dupuis for working with the students to get them ready.
Gil Schumacher
Ashley Ernewein
Aubri Dupuis
Colleen Mulvey
Ethan Rogers
Gladys Dietrich
Ethan Smith
Riley Martin
Anne Zettel
Hayden Oberle
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.”
Sunday, April 30th
First Holy Communion Mass
Immaculate Conception Church 11:00am
All are Welcome!
Monday, May 1st
Walking Forward Together
with God
Applause Breakfast
Tuesday, May 2nd
Walking With Our Families
-School mass at 11:00 AM
Wednesday, May 3rd
Walking With Others
-St John’s Bible viewing
Thursday, May 4th
Walking With Creation
-class visits with Father
Friday, May 5th
Walking in Hope
-Steam Trip for Gr 3-6
Catholic Education Week Activities at ICS
“Walking Forward Together” April 30th to May 5th.
EQAO Grade 3 and Grade 6 students are preparing for the EQAO assessment. This is not
an activity that should cause anxiety for the students. Students are encouraged to do
their best and to enjoy the opportunity to show off their academic skills. Parents are
strongly encouraged to avoid booking appointments during this time period. When
students miss a portion of the testing they are required to complete the missed
portion first, before he/she can move on to the next phase.
The EQAO assessment will occur
Wednesday May 24th to Thursday June 1st.
Please contact the classroom teacher if you have any questions about the process, areas of focus or how to specifically assist
your child.
http://hamiltondiocese.com/catholic-education-week/ . Check out this link for a message from Bishop Crosby
COMMUNITY / PARISH NEWS
COME HIKE WITH US! The 4th Annual “Hike for Hospice” will take place on Sunday, April 30th at 1:00PM in the Village of Formosa. The Hike is 5KM or one town block. For more info or to get a pledge sheet, please contact the hike co-ordinator, Joan Borho at 519 367 5894.
9th Annual Village Wide Yard Sales in Formosa: Saturday, May, 13th
8:00 AM-2:00PM Rain or Shine. Lots of Vendors: Something for everyone. For
more info please call Marlene @ 519 367 3301 or Sharon @519 367 5872
Formosa Lion’s 6th Ribfest at the Formosa Lioness Park on Saturday, June 17th. Pork Rib Din-
ner from 5-7PM. $20 for adults, children 12 and under $10. Tickets can be purchased from any Formosa
Lions member or by calling 519 367 2484. There will be activities in the afternoon, Ron’s Lawn Games Ga-
lore, Horseshoes, Duck Race at 2:30PM. Licensed bar from noon to midnight. Music provided by Southern
Carrick Rhythm Wreckers.
May 6 .. World Wide Lions Day of Service.. In Formosa 10 am - 4 pm. Roadside cleanup, Park
cleanup and Recreation Centre cleanup. If you are free to assist please gather at the Lions/Lioness Park at 10 am. BBQ will be provided.
May 14 ... Formosa Mother's Day Breakfast .. from 9 am to 12:30
pm, at the Formosa Community Centre. Adults $8.00, Children 5 - 9 years $4.00, 3 years and under FREE. Proceeds to
support Recreational Facilities and Community betterment. Hosted by Community Volunteers and Formosa Lions Club. Menu ... bacon, fried balogna, sausage, potato coins, baked beans, scambled eggs, juice, coffee, and tea.
Youth Choir to sing at Canada's 150th
We are looking for youth to join us in song for Brockton's 150th Canada Day celebrations at the Cargill Community Center on July 1st at 1pm. There will be 3 practices leading up to the event: Saturday May 27th, June 3rd and June 24th. They will be held at the Cargill Communi-ty Center from 9:30am to 11:30am. We will be singing 4 songs: O Canada, God Save the Queen, This Land is Your Land and Ontario's unofficial anthem "A Place to Stand." Any per-son below the age of majority is welcome to join us! Please register by calling Leslie Zettel at 519. 366. 1571 or by e-mail [email protected].
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 Applause Breakfast
2
Mass 11:00AM Sub Day
3
4
5
6
7 8 Elmira Poultry Pick up
9 Ham and Cheese Wraps
10
11
12 13
14 Integrity L’intégrité
15 Track & Field
16 Ceasar Salad with chicken Track and Field
Mildmay
17 Celebrate Me Day
18 19 20
21 22
Victoria Day
23 Grilled Cheese
24
EQAO begins
25
26 Virtue Assem-
bly 2:25PM
27
28 Idealism L’idéalisme
29 30 Taco Day
31
INTEGRITY is following the example of Jesus, by standing firm for what we believe, even when it is hard. A person with integrity follows his/her conscience, making choices which are loving and life giving.
Catho l ic Educat ion Week / Screen Free Week
