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May the God of hope fill you with all the joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy

This Advent, as we strive to become the best version of ourselves, fill us with a deep and abiding peace.

.. Carrie Girdler Board Administration Office Administrator:... Susan Wolfe Dales Director of Education:... Jamie Mckinnon Priest:.

1 Mary Immaculate School Newsletter 6 Ann Street December 1, 2018 Chepstow, ON N0G 1K0 Tel: / Fax: December s Virtue is Hope God helps us to keep on working for a more peaceful world even when we feel discouraged. May the God of hope fill you with all the joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit (Romans 15:13) Advent Prayer Dear Jesus, you entered our world on Christmas as the Prince of Peace. This Advent, as we strive to become the best version of ourselves, fill us with a deep and abiding peace. Help us share that peace with everyone we encounter, especially those who need it most. Amen Principal:... Carrie Girdler Board Administration Office Administrator:... Susan Wolfe Dales Director of Education:... Jamie Mckinnon Priest:... Father Luc Payette School Council Superintendent:... Michael Bethune Co Chairpersons:......Anne Bester and Krista Graf Trustee:... Lori DiCastri SAFE ARRIVAL / DISMISSAL Voice Mail Call anytime, day or night, and leave your message.

DECEMBER BIRTHDAY CLUB Students who celebrate their birthday this month!

(weather date February 26). Watch for more information to come available soon through School Cash Online CHRISTMAS SHOEBOXES Our school donated 38 shoeboxes!! Thank you so much for your generosity.

! This is just a reminder to parents of students who normally walk to school.

Everyone has been so cooperative at remembering to call when your child will be late or absent. I appreciate your support in helping us ensure your child is safe and accounted for every day.

2 DECEMBER BIRTHDAY CLUB Students who celebrate their birthday this month!! Tessa Kuntz Corbin Dick Jorja Dick Jack Veinot Kyle Romphf Alexis Hehn Kaitlyn McAdam Alex Ernewein Brianne Lacey Ruby Folmer Ski Dates have been arranged for January 11, 22 and February 11 (weather date February 26). Watch for more information to come available soon through School Cash Online CHRISTMAS SHOEBOXES Our school donated 38 shoeboxes!! Thank you so much for your generosity. I will update you in the next newsletter when I hear what country the boxes were sent to. SAFE ARRIVAL FOR WALKERS With winter weather comes bus cancellations!! This is just a reminder to parents of students who normally walk to school. As you child does not take a bus, we do require a phone call for safe arrival program if they are staying home on a snow day. Everyone has been so cooperative at remembering to call when your child will be late or absent. I appreciate your support in helping us ensure your child is safe and accounted for every day. Students and staff enjoyed a delicious Fall Harvest Dinner on November 15. A Huge THANK YOU to Linda Folmer for organizing and shopping. Exceldor Foods for donating turkeys. Krista Graf for picking them up. Evelyn Walter for making the dressing. Holm Farms who donated potatoes. Mary Immaculate Church for the use of their kitchen. Thank you to those who donated money or delicious desserts, and to all those who volunteered their time with preparation, serving and clean up. A lot of hands put together a wonderful meal we are very grateful and we LOVED IT!!! (photos on next page)

4 Our Grade 4/5 and 6 classes participated in the Remembrance Day Poster and Literary Contest. This year s Legion Winners in the Junior Division are: 1st place black & white poster Spencer Sawyer 2nd place black & white poster Jacob Eddyvean 1st place colour poster Payton Hayes 3rd place colour poster Hannah Muir 2nd place junior poem Abbey Ernewein WINTER FUN AT RECESS

Advent Prayer Service (in Gym) November 30 @ 3:00 pm December 7 @ 3:00 pm December 14 @ 3:00 pm December 20

December 18th at 7:00 pm Grandparent Concert Wednesday, December 19 at 1:15 pm Our Me to We group will be

Cathy comes to the school every Monday during school time to teach lessons. Having trouble making ends meet?

5 Advent Prayer Service (in Gym) November 3:00 pm December 3:00 pm December 3:00 pm December 20 following our Virtues Assembly Advent Mass Friday, December 14th at 9:15 am Christimas Concert Tuesday, December 18th at 7:00 pm Grandparent Concert Wednesday, December 19 at 1:15 pm Our Me to We group will be selling treats and refreshments outside of the gym, at our Christmas Concert Cathy Kempert has Guitar Lesson openings for January. If you are interested in signing your child up please call Cathy directly at Cathy comes to the school every Monday during school time to teach lessons. Having trouble making ends meet? Little money left for food after paying rent and utilities? Unexpected expenses making it difficult to buy food? Going to bed hungry? We can help! Contact: Walkerton Food BankOpen Thursday 1:30-4:00 or by appointment. Call

Santa Claus Brunch at the Cargill Community Centre Sunday, December 2 from 9:30 11:30 am Adults:

The students of Mary Immaculate School would like to invite interested community members to join

We will continue down and around John Crescent coming back out to the main street where we will

Upon our return back to the school, we wish to extend an invitation to our wonderful community to

6 Santa Claus Brunch at the Cargill Community Centre Sunday, December 2 from 9:30 11:30 am Adults: $10.00 Child (5-10): $ and under are free SANTA will see you there! The students of Mary Immaculate School would like to invite interested community members to join with them as they carol through the hamlet of Chepstow on December 20th at 1:00 p.m. We will be walking from the school to our first stop, singing at the front of the church. We will continue down and around John Crescent coming back out to the main street where we will cross and head down to the Chepstow Inn using the sidewalk. Upon our return back to the school, we wish to extend an invitation to our wonderful community to join us back in the gym at approximately 1:30-1:45 to enjoy some hot chocolate and Christmas cupcakes.

Mental Health Champions have arranged for a Therapy Dog to visit all classrooms at the end of the month.

Stanley is collecting new warm items for the library Christmas tree (socks, hats, mittens, gloves and scarves) which will be given

Chess Round Robin will commence after the Christmas break in preparation for the Board Wide Chess Tournament in February.

On November 7th eight grade six students participated in Spirit in Motion training.

7 Mental Health Champions have arranged for a Therapy Dog to visit all classrooms at the end of the month. I m sure this will be an exciting visit for all. Mrs. Stanley is collecting new warm items for the library Christmas tree (socks, hats, mittens, gloves and scarves) which will be given to those less fortunate than us -- if someone would like to make a donation. It will be warmly appreciated! Chess Round Robin will commence after the Christmas break in preparation for the Board Wide Chess Tournament in February. Chess players might want to find time over the holidays to hone their skills. On November 7th eight grade six students participated in Spirit in Motion training. These students will be leading games and activities throughout the year for primary students, students in grade one to three, during recesses. They have a lot of fun activities planned for December. Students listen to the daily announcements to learn more! Found An Audiovox flip phone was found on the yard. Please contact the office to identify if it belongs to you.

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December Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 30 1 Advent Prayers

9:00pm School Council Meeting 5:15 First Reconciliation

week of Advent Ellen Rumsey Author visit 1:00 Advent

of Advent 17 18 Christmas Concert 7:00 pm 19 Grandparent

2:20 and Advent Prayers to follow 21 22 23 4th week of

12 December Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 30 1 Advent Prayers 3:00 pm st week of Lice Squad Advent 7:00 9:00pm School Council Meeting 5:15 First Reconciliation 7:00 pm Advent Prayers 3:00 pm nd week of Advent Ellen Rumsey Author visit 1:00 Advent School Mass 9:15 am Advent Prayers 3:00 pm 16 3rd week of Advent Christmas Concert 7:00 pm 19 Grandparent Concert 1:15 pm 20 1:00 School Caroling Virtues Assembly 2:20 and Advent Prayers to follow th week of Advent Christmas Holidays New Year s Eve

QUEEN OF ANGELS CATHOLIC SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

QUEEN OF ANGELS CATHOLIC SCHOOL NEWSLETTER November 2018 Dates to Remember: Recurring Activities Success Club Mondays and Wednesdays beginning November 5 Chess Club Not scheduled yet Drama Club Every Tuesday