NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 2017 SACRED HEART CATHOLIC SCHOOL ● www.wellingtoncdsb.ca/school/sacredheart Our school parish: SACRED HEART PARISH www.sacredheartparishguelph.com SACRED HEART CATHOLIC SCHOOL – IB PYP CANDIDATE SCHOOL • GUELPH • 519-824-2751 • www.wellingtoncdsb.ca/school/sacredheart Twitter: @SHFlames During Advent, we take four weeks to prepare for the birth of Jesus. The colours of Advent are purple and pink. One of the traditions of Advent is the Advent wreath. The Advent wreath contains four candles: three purple and one pink. One candle is lit at the start of each week of Advent. The themes for each week are: 1 st week of Advent: Hope (purple candle) 2 nd week of Advent: Love (purple candle) 3 rd week of Advent: Joy (pink candle) 4 th week of Advent: Peace (purple candle) The Meaning Behind the Candy Cane Hard Candy: Reminds us that Jesus is like a “rock,” dependable. White Candy: Stands for Jesus as the holy, sinless Son of God. The letter “J”: Is for the Name of Jesus, our Savior. Cane: Is like the staff used by the shepherds in caring for sheep. Jesus is our “Good Shepherd.” The Color Red: Is for God’s love that sent Jesus to give his life for us on the cross. The Stripes: Remind us of Jesus’ suffering-his crown of thorns, the wounds in his hands and feet; and the cross on which he died. During this time when stores are busy selling us Christmas gifts, we pray that Advent and Christmas bring your families those gifts that money cannot buy: peace, love, joy, and hope. On behalf of the staff of Sacred Heart Catholic School IB PYP Candidate School, have a Blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year! Christmas Concert Our Christmas concert will take place on Thursday, December 14, 2016 at 1:45 pm and 6:30 pm. Everyone is invited to attend!
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NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 2017
SACRED HEART CATHOLIC SCHOOL ● www.wellingtoncdsb.ca/school/sacredheart
Our school parish: SACRED HEART PARISH www.sacredheartparishguelph.com
SACRED HEART CATHOLIC SCHOOL – IB PYP CANDIDATE SCHOOL • GUELPH • 519-824-2751 •
www.wellingtoncdsb.ca/school/sacredheart Twitter: @SHFlames
During Advent, we take four weeks to prepare for the birth of Jesus. The colours of Advent are purple and pink. One of the traditions of Advent is the Advent wreath.
The Advent wreath contains four candles: three purple and one pink. One candle is lit at the start of each week of Advent. The themes for each week are: 1st week of Advent: Hope (purple candle) 2nd week of Advent: Love (purple candle) 3rd week of Advent: Joy (pink candle) 4th week of Advent: Peace (purple candle)
The Meaning Behind the Candy Cane
Hard Candy: Reminds us that Jesus is like a
“rock,” dependable.
White Candy: Stands for Jesus as the holy,
sinless Son of God.
The letter “J”: Is for the Name of Jesus, our Savior.
Cane: Is like the staff used by the shepherds in caring for
sheep. Jesus is our “Good Shepherd.”
The Color Red: Is for God’s love that sent Jesus to give
his life for us on the cross.
The Stripes: Remind us of Jesus’ suffering-his crown of
thorns, the wounds in his hands and feet; and the cross
on which he died.
During this time when stores are busy selling us
Christmas gifts, we pray that Advent and
Christmas bring your families those gifts that
money cannot buy: peace, love, joy, and hope.
On behalf of the staff of Sacred Heart Catholic
School IB PYP Candidate School, have a Blessed
Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Christmas Concert Our Christmas concert will take place on
Thursday, December 14, 2016 at 1:45 pm and
6:30 pm. Everyone is invited to attend!
SACRED HEART CATHOLIC SCHOOL ● 125 HURON STREET ● GUELPH
519-824-2751
www.wellingtoncdsb.ca/school/sacredheart
December Newsletter • 2
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
Kindergarten registration will take place between
January 8th to February 2nd, 2018. To assist in optimal
planning for Kindergarten programs for the upcoming
school year, we encourage families to register within this
registration period. We invite you to share this
information with family, friends, and neighbours with
school age children.
Who is Eligible?
Year 1 Kindergarten – Children must be four years of
age on or before December 31, 2018
Year 2 Kindergarten – Children must be five years of age
on or before December 31, 2018
Student selection for Sacred Heart Catholic School – IB PYP Candidate School will be offered in three stages according to the Wellington Catholic District School Board Admission policies and aligned with the mandate of Catholic education.
Consideration is NOT prioritized on a first-come, first-served basis. In order to ensure equity of access, siblings will also be part of the random selection and not guaranteed a pupil place. Registration packages will be reviewed based on the stages after February 2, 2018.
Stage 1:
New Catholic students residing within the Sacred Heart Catholic School, Guelph boundary not currently enrolled at Sacred Heart Catholic School, Guelph.
Stage 2:
Existing Wellington Catholic students (Catholic and non-Catholic) residing outside the Sacred Heart Catholic School, Guelph boundary.
New Catholic students residing outside the Sacred Heart Catholic School, Guelph boundary.
Stage 3:
New non-Catholic students not enrolled at Wellington Catholic schools.
Registration Process
For all new students, please complete the Information Form, Registration Form, and supporting documentation and submit in person at Sacred Heart Catholic School Guelph IB PYP Candidate School (125 Huron St. Guelph) by 4:00 pm on February 2, 2018.
Registration Status and Admission
The enrolment cap will be finalized once the
registration of students in stage 1 is confirmed (after
February 2, 2018). The enrolment cap is dependent
on school capacity and class size regulations.
Should the enrolment cap not be exceeded, a random
selection process will be initiated beginning with
students in stage 2.
If a random selection process is required,
parents/guardians will be informed of their
child's/children's registration status and any next
steps via email by Friday, February 23, 2018. The
random selection process will occur in the presence
of a third-party scrutineer to maintain process
integrity and transparency.
Sacred Heart Church
On November 26, our students who are preparing for the sacraments of First Communion and Confirmation, participated in a Mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. We pray for all our students during their preparation. Confirmation will take place in February and First Communion in April. Thank you to Ms. Stradiotto’s Grade 3 class for their leadership with our November school Mass. Our school Mass in December will be on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 and will be led by Ms. Bochenek’s and Ms. Franchetto’s Kindergarten class.
SACRED HEART CATHOLIC SCHOOL ● 125 HURON STREET ● GUELPH
519-824-2751
www.wellingtoncdsb.ca/school/sacredheart
December Newsletter • 3
IB PYP
What’s happening in IB at Sacred Heart? Students are well into their units of inquiry in each grade. Here are some examples of how teachers are using the IB philosophy through a focus on values, learning through inquiry, and global-mindedness. Natasha Finoro, IB Resource Teacher We are learning
to appreciate
differences.
(Gr. 1)
We are learning to
wonder and ask
questions.
(Gr. 3)
We are learning by creating. (Gr. 5)
We are learning
through
connections.
(Human cells as
art-Gr. 8)
We are
reflecting
on our
learning.
(Gr. 5)
We are learning to
be global citizens.
(Gr. 6)
SACRED HEART CATHOLIC SCHOOL ● 125 HURON STREET ● GUELPH
519-824-2751
www.wellingtoncdsb.ca/school/sacredheart
December Newsletter • 4
Celebrations Thank you to Owens Corning for sponsoring the Guelph Storm Hockey Ticket program for our school! Students who received tickets in November and early December are:
Emma-Lynn (K1), Gwen (Gr. 7), Alex and Nathan (Gr. 8), Bryce (Social Justice) and Isabelle Walser (choir).
Sacred Heart Guelph Catholic School Council Fundraising Update: Thank you for supporting our Professor Jamz Dance-a-thon. Once again, this fundraiser was a big success. Our students had a blast dancing in the school gym and we raised $3,100 for our school! This money will be used to pay for special programs such as Scientists in School, subsidize field trips, purchase new gym/recess equipment and much more. Upcoming Events: The Catholic School Council will be hosting our annual student pasta lunch on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 to celebrate the beginning of Advent. There is no cost to students for the lunch, however we are asking for donations of new socks for homeless youth in Guelph. Socks will be collected over the next two weeks and dropped off at Wyndham House on Friday, December 15th. Thank you for your support. Stay Connected: Remember to check out the Parent link on the school website for CSC meeting minutes and to keep up-to-date on school events. Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 19th at 6:30 pm in the school library. New faces are always welcome. As we begin the final month of 2017 and enter the season of Advent, we would like to wish you love, peace and joy this holiday season. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Rina Galifi, CSC Chair
Community News
With the holidays quickly approaching, why not give a gift with special meaning? This year, instead of purchasing a gift, honour your teacher with a donation to the Children's Foundation's Food & Friends program. The Children's Foundation would be pleased to provide the individual(s) with a card to notify them that you have made the donation in honour of them for this holiday season. Go to Children's Foundation Donation Link to make your donation today. Thank you for bringing healthy food to hungry minds! If you have any questions or concerns about our
student nutrition program, or would like to
contribute in some way, please e-mail our Healthy
Snack Coordinator, Donna Lowes at
SATURDAY PROGRAMS - YOUTH SPORTS & ACTIVITY LEAGUE Offered through the St. George's Park Neighbourhood Group. Held in the gymnasium and library of Ecole King George Public School at 72 Lemon St. Saturdays, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm. REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR WINTER/SPRING 2018! Cost ranges by activity.
The St. George’s Park Neighbourhood Group Youth Sports & Activity League reboots in January with a mix of new and ongoing programs. The Saturday series begins Jan. 13th. REGISTRATION is now OPEN!!!
Saturdays: Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, Hip Hop, and Musical Theatre are returning. New this session is Yoga, Cursive Writing, Making Math Magic, STEM Team, STEM Empowerment for Girls and Environment Supporters. Grades JK - Grade 8 (each program has different grade range).
SACRED HEART CATHOLIC SCHOOL ● 125 HURON STREET ● GUELPH
519-824-2751
www.wellingtoncdsb.ca/school/sacredheart
December Newsletter • 5
YOUTH LEAGUE activites by Grade:
A child in JK/SK can take:
Broadway Juniors Musical Theatre
Hip Hop
A child in Grade 1 can take:
Basketball Skills and Drills
Indoor Soccer
Creative Kids Yoga
Hip Hop
Broadway Juniors Musical Theatre
A child in Grade 2 can take:
Basketball Skills and Drills
Indoor Soccer
Creative Kids Yoga
Hip Hop
Broadway Juniors Musical Theatre
Making Math Magic
STEM Team
A child in Grade 3 can take:
Basketball Skills and Drills
Indoor Soccer
Creative Kids Yoga
Hip Hop
Making Math Magic
STEM Team
A child in Grade 4 can take:
Basketball Skills and Drills
Indoor Soccer
Volleyball
Creative Kids Yoga
Cursive Writing Club
Making Math Magic
STEM Team
Environment Supporters
Children in Grade 5 can take:
Basketball Skills and Drills
Indoor Soccer
Volleyball
Cursive Writing Club
STEM Team
Environment Supporters
STEM Empowerment for Girls
Children in Grade 6 can take:
Basketball Skills and Drills
Indoor Soccer
Volleyball
Cursive Writing Club
STEM Team
Environment Supporters
STEM Empowerment for Girls
Children in Grade 7 can take:
Basketball Skills and Drills
Indoor Soccer
STEM Team
Environment Supporters
STEM Empowerment for Girls
Children in Grade 8 can take:
Basketball Skills and Drills
Indoor Soccer
STEM Empowerment for Girls
Information for Saturdays at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cKqPLL884gJeOJfv_bwUAbnaWvP6Swgo/view
Tools for Life Tools for Life is a conflict resolution program that teaches students to identify the body clues in themselves and others that may indicate conflict and teaches strategies to solve problems with others. In November, we reviewed the following tools during morning announcements:
Ignore (ear muffs) - Ignore when someone is being silly and distracting you from work.
Walk Away (footprints) - Walk
away from situations in which you
may make a poor choice or get into
trouble.
Sharing and Taking Turns (crayons/markers) - There are many things in life that we can share in order to solve conflicts
SACRED HEART CATHOLIC SCHOOL ● 125 HURON STREET ● GUELPH
519-824-2751
www.wellingtoncdsb.ca/school/sacredheart
December Newsletter • 6
Professional Development Day
There is no PD Day in December.
Nut Allergy Aware Site Please note that we have students with life threatening nut allergies and we ask our families to make every effort to only send in foods that do not contain nuts. Thank you.
Library Our library is Live! Follow @flameslibrary for updates from Ms. Giordano!
IMPORTANT DATES December 1 Gr 1 & 2 to Guelph Lake December 3 Advent begins – Theme for 1st week of Advent is hope December 4 Advent Liturgy in gym @ 9 am December 5 Advent Mass @ 9:15 am CSC Pasta Lunch for school Mad Science December 6 Choir Practice Roots of Empathy (K1) December 7 Tree Decorating with the Storm at
Owens Corning – Gr 3 St. James CHS Parent Info Night
December 10 2nd Week of Advent begins
December 11 Advent Liturgy in gym @ 9 am December 12 Christmas Lunch sponsored by Mr.
Nuru Khamis December 13 Sacrament of Reconciliation (Gr 3-8)
Roots of Empathy (K1) Choir Practice
Christmas Concert Dress Rehearsal December 14 Christmas Concert @ 1:45 pm and
6:30 pm December 17 3rd Week of Advent begins December 18 No Healthy Snack program this week Advent Liturgy in gym @ 9 am December 19 CSC Meeting @ 6:30 pm December 20 School trip to movies (tentative) December 22 Last day before Christmas Holidays December 25 Merry Christmas! December 25 Christmas holidays start and continue
through January 5
Students return to school on Monday, January 8, 2018
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