“Many members, one body. Many gifts, one spirit…Muchos miembros, un cuerpo. Muchos dones, un espíritu.”

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November 2016 School Newsletter

Escuela John Paul 1 School

5675-38 Ave, Edmonton, AB T6L 2Z1

Phone (780) 462-6448 Fax (780) 463-7249

Website: www.johnpauli@ecsd.net

Mr. Todd Eistetter – Principal/Director

Mme. Manuela Ninassi – Assistant

Principal/Subdirectora

Mrs. Jodi Bruschetto - Secretary

Mrs. Tobey Morris – Clerk

Ms. Mary Anne McGill – Learning Coach

November is Remembrance

IN FLANDERS FIELDS By a Canadian, Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae

In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row,

That mark our place: and in the sky The larks still bravely singing fly

Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the dead: Short days ago, We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved: and now we lie

In Flanders fields!

Take up our quarrel with the foe To you, from failing hands, we throw

The torch: be yours to hold it high If ye break faith with us who die,

We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields

Composed at the battlefront on May 3, 1915 during the

second battle of Ypres, Belgium

“Many members, one body. Many gifts, one spirit…Muchos miembros, un cuerpo. Muchos dones, un

espíritu.”

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Why Do We Remember? Veterans Affairs Canada http://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/history/a-day-of-

remembrance/why

We must remember. If we do not, the sacrifice of those one hundred thousand Canadian lives will

be meaningless. They died for us, for their homes and families and friends, for a collection of

traditions they cherished and a future they believed in; they died for Canada. The meaning of

their sacrifice rests with our collective national consciousness; our future is their monument.

These wars touched the lives of Canadians of all ages, all races, all social classes.

We often take for granted our Canadian values and institutions, our freedom to participate in

cultural and political events, and our right to live under a government of our choice. The

Canadians who went off to war in distant lands went in the belief that the values and beliefs

enjoyed by Canadians were being threatened. They truly believed that "Without freedom there

can be no ensuring peace and without peace no enduring freedom."

By remembering their service and their sacrifice, we recognize the tradition of freedom these

men and women fought to preserve. They believed that their actions in the present would make a

significant difference for the future, but it is up to us to ensure that their dream of peace is

realized. On Remembrance Day, we acknowledge the courage and sacrifice of those who served

their country and acknowledge our responsibility to work for the peace they fought hard to

achieve.

Please join us for our Remembrance Day Service on Thursday,

November 10 at 10:30 a.m.

Halloween Costumes In light of recent issues surrounding clown costumes and masks, we wish to highlight the need

for all within our community to reinforce Halloween safety. For example, masks can hinder a

child’s peripheral vision making them dangerous. Hypoallergenic, non-toxic makeup is

preferred. Parents and students also need to be aware that costumes should never be

‘threatening’. Please, no blood or weapons.

Halloween is an enjoyable time for children, but we must collectively have common sense and

an understanding of what is currently happening in society and in the media.

On Monday, October 31 students are asked to come to school in their regular school clothes as

regular lessons will be presented in each class, as would happen on any Monday. At the end of

lunch recess, students will be able to then get into their costumes…but they must be able to

change into their costumes by themselves.

We will have a costume parade at 1:00 in the gym and then some of the different classes have

events planned in their rooms. Parents are welcome to join us in the gym for the parade.

“Many members, one body. Many gifts, one spirit…Muchos miembros, un cuerpo. Muchos dones, un

espíritu.”

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Student Absences When your child is going to be late or absent from school, please contact the school before

classes begin at (780)462-6448. Students who are late must check into the office and have their

agenda book stamped. Students who leave the school during the day must have a parent/guardian

sign them out at the office prior to departure.

Catholic Education Sunday 2016 Each year in November, we celebrate Catholic education in our province. This year on

November 6 at the 4:30 PM mass at Corpus Christi, we will be acknowledging the value and

blessing of our Catholic schools and giving thanks for the faith-based education they offer.

At all masses that weekend at Corpus Christi and St. Theresa Parishes, displays of art from our

Family of Schools (including JPI) will be present and members of each of the different Catholic

schools will be speaking briefly.

Yellow Bus Transportation Please be advised that the following Radio and TV Stations will carry announcements with

respect to transportation cancellations due to inclement weather conditions.

RADIO STATIONS

630 CHED AM 930 The Light CJCA CBC

CISN FM 103.9 SHINE 105.9 FM CHFA (CBC Fr.)

FRESH FM 92.5 TSN 1260 CFCW 840

INEWS 880 AM 95.7 CRUZ FM CAPITAL FM 96.3

The Bounce FM 91.7 The Bear 100.3 FM K97 97.3

UP! 99.3 FM SONIC 102.9 FM 102.3 NOW! Radio

HOT 107 FM 104.9 VIRGIN Radio FM

TV STATIONS

CITYTV CTV Edmonton GLOBAL Edmonton CBC TV

Every effort will be made to have messages broadcast commencing no later than 6:30 a.m.

A Taste of India Where: Corpus Christi Church

When: October 29, 2016 – Doors open at

6:00 PM, right after the 4:30 PM Mass

Why: Enjoy and evening of good food,

music and exhibition dances from India

How: Tables of 8 can be reserved

Cost: $30 per ticket

Call Marcel for tickets at (780)440-3439

“Many members, one body. Many gifts, one spirit…Muchos miembros, un cuerpo. Muchos dones, un

espíritu.”

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Tips for Parents It is important that parents provide opportunities for their child to practice the target language

(the language that he or she is learning) and interact with other speakers, through play or just

talking. When parents give children opportunities to read, write and express their thoughts, they

encourage learning. Parents could choose activities appropriate to the grade level and language

proficiency of their children.

What can you, as a parent, do at home for your child:

… if you speak this language? … if you don’t speak this language?

Serve as a role model for reading and writing: sing songs and rhymes with your child, emphasizing

similarities and differences in sounds

use flash cards to review and practice vocabulary

with your child; make a game out of it

create fun projects, such as illustrating cards,

scrapbooking (the family, vacation fun, summer

activities), family shows (puppetry, plays)

use the language to create posters, placemats, etc.

Encourage your child to tell you each day, in his or her

home language, what he or she learned in the

language.

Borrow books, comics, music, videotapes and DVDs

in the target language from the library.

Look for interesting websites in the target language

that you can view with your child.

Listen to a cultural radio show or CD.

Reinforce topics learned in class, such as food names

or rooms of the house, by asking your child to identify

familiar objects.

Consejos Para Familias Es importante que las familias proporcionen oportunidades a sus hijos para que practiquen la

lengua de llegada (el idioma que los niños están aprendiendo) e interactúen con otros hablantes, a

través del juego o simplemente hablando. El aprendizaje se fomenta al ofrecer a los niños

oportunidades de leer, escribir y expresar sus pensamientos. Los padres pueden elegir actividades

apropiadas al nivel y dominio lingüístico de sus hijos.

¿Qué puede hacer la familia en casa para ayudar a los niños

… si habla el idioma de estudio? … si no habla el idioma de estudio?

Actuar de modelo en lectura y escritura:

cantando canciones con sus hijos, resaltando

similitudes y diferencias de sonidos.

utilizar tarjetas para revisar y practicar vocabulario:

transformar la revisión en juego.

crear proyectos divertidos, como ilustrar tarjetas,

hacer manualidades (álbumes familiares, de

vacaciones, verano), actuaciones familiares

(marionetas, teatro).

usar el idioma para crear posters, manteles, etc.

Animar a su hijo a que le cuente cada día, en su propio

idioma, lo que ha aprendido nuevo en el otro idioma.

Sacar libros, comics, música, videos y DVDs de la

biblioteca en el idioma de estudio.

Buscar sitios web interesantes en el idioma de estudio

que pueda ver con su hijo.

Escuchar juntos un CD o programa de radio cultural.

Reforzar los temas aprendidos en clase, como nombres

de alimentos, partes de la casa, pidiendo a su hijo que

identifique objetos familiares.

“Many members, one body. Many gifts, one spirit…Muchos miembros, un cuerpo. Muchos dones, un

espíritu.”

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Sacraments for Families Who Are Part of

Corpus Christi or St. Theresa Parishes Please note that there are differences between the programs at Corpus Christi Parish and

St. Theresa Parish, noting the different dates and times, along with possible grades to start.

The program involves:

Parents registering their children for the sacraments and purchasing study guides through

the parish.

Parents and children taking part in Saturday morning classes.

Sessions are conducted by one of the parish priests.

Parents and children reviewing assigned sections of the study guides at home prior to the

parish-based sessions.

A teaching Mass on a Thursday evening for students receiving First Eucharist will be

held for those registered through St. Theresa

Children receiving the Sacraments with their classmates.

The dates for the fall sessions for First Eucharist preparation at Corpus Christi Parish are:

Sunday, October 30 @ 1:00 PM – Parent Information Session

Saturday, November 5 @ 10:00 am to 2:00 PM

Saturday, November 12 @ 10:00 am to 2:00 PM

Celebration of the Sacrament – Saturday, November 19 @ 10:00 am

All these sessions take place at Corpus Christi Parish – 2707-34 Street

The dates for the fall sessions for First Eucharist preparation at St. Theresa Parish are:

Thursday, October 6 @ 7:00 PM – Parent Information Session

Saturday, October 22 @ 12:00 PM

Saturday, October 29 @ 12:00 PM

Thursday, November 3 @ 6:30 PM (Teaching Mass)

Celebration of the Sacrament – Saturday, November 5 @ 5:30 PM

All these sessions take place at St. Theresa Parish – 7508 – 29 Ave

Children must receive the sacrament of First Reconciliation before the sacrament of First

Eucharist. In order to register in Preparation for First Eucharist, children must be in Grade 2 or 3

for Corpus Christi Parish and Grade 3 or higher for St. Theresa Parish.

In order to receive either sacrament, children must have a baptismal certificate from a Catholic

parish. If your child has not been baptized in the Catholic Church and you would like

information regarding baptism and participation in the Rite of Christian Initiation for Children,

please contact Sr. Delia at Corpus Christi Parish, 780-466-7576 or Sr. Adrialen Vallecera at St.

Theresa Parish, 780-463-8646. Parents who have not yet completed registration forms or

purchased study guides are welcome to do so at the Parent Information Evening.

The Parent Information Evening at Corpus Christi and St. Theresa will be especially beneficial

for parents who would like to know exactly what is expected regarding the process of preparing

“Many members, one body. Many gifts, one spirit…Muchos miembros, un cuerpo. Muchos dones, un

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children for the sacraments, who have questions about the Church or the sacraments, or for

parents who may be reconnecting with the Church after an absence.

Study guides can be purchased through the parish or at the Parent Information Evening. The cost

for registration materials is $20.00 per child. Please submit registration forms and payment for

registration materials at the same time. If your child was not baptized at St. Theresa Parish,

please submit a copy of his or her baptismal certificate as well if you are celebrating the

sacraments at St. Theresa. If you are celebrating the sacraments at Corpus Christi, please submit

all information.

All registrations for either Corpus Christi Parish or St. Theresa Parish are to be completed

through the parish office. At Corpus Christi parents may come to the Parish Office to

register and bring a copy of the child’s Baptismal certificate. Please attend the meeting at the

Parish that you attend or contact your Parish office if you have any questions.

Canadian Red Cross Babysitting Course On Thursday, November 3 and 10 from 12:15-4:15 pm, the students from Grade 6 have been

given the opportunity to register in the Babysitting course through Second Chance First Aid and

CPR, offered in a classroom at JPI. A Babysitting course is a great way for young people to

develop skills to better care for themselves and others. They will have the opportunity to learn:

Rights and Responsibilities First Aid

Skills for Caring Injury Prevention

Skills for Getting Along Personal Safety and Security

Safety Handling Emergencies

Family Futures Resource Network This community resource is part of the Parent Link Centre and offers a long list of opportunities

for all families. Please access their website at Familyfutures.ca or call (780)413-4521. The

courses that are offered include:

Toy and Book Lending Library

One-On-One Parenting Support

Baby Sing and Sensory Play

Books for Babies

Busy Bodies

Free Play

Little Chefs

Little Explorers

Me and My Buddy

Music and Motion

Rhymes that Bind

Rhymes, Songs and Story Time

Ages and Stages Developmental

Screening Event

Count to Ten – Anger

Management

Listen to Children – Storytelling

and Communication Workshop

Managing Motherhood

Positive Parenting Program

Goodbye Mealtime Struggles

Goodbye Bedtime Battles

Body Basics

Cultural Conversation

Financial Literacy Series

Kids Have Stress Too!

“Many members, one body. Many gifts, one spirit…Muchos miembros, un cuerpo. Muchos dones, un

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JPI Paint Club JPI's new PAINT Club was off to a great start! Every month, a different grade will have the

opportunity to do a Painting Workshop with Ms. Reneau and Mrs. Izzard. This month featured

the Grade 6 students and their art is displayed in the library for all to see. It's amazing to see what

they can do in only 45 minutes!!

Jesse Tree and the Giving Tree Again this year, JPI will be participating in a Jesse Tree through St. Theresa Parish and a Giving

Tree within our own school. Both of these activities look to support families in need within our

Catholic communities. The Jesse Tree provides a Christmas gift for children and teens and the

Giving Tree helps provide other basic necessities and a Christmas gift. St. Theresa Parish also

has a Food Bank available at the Parish.

If any families are looking for support and would like to participate in these different

opportunities, please contact the JPI school office and provide your information, in a confidential

manner and you would then be placed on the list.

Online Provincial Curriculum Survey Alberta Education is moving forward in the development of new Kindergarten to Grade 12

provincial curriculum in all grades across the subject areas of Language Arts (English,

Français, French), Math, Social Studies, Sciences, Arts and Wellness education.

Parents, students, teachers, school staff members, education system leaders and community

members are all invited to offer meaningful input into the curriculum development process

through online survey responses. Part A of the survey, which will likely take about seven

minutes to complete, gives Albertans an opportunity to share their thoughts about the

Government of Alberta’s general direction for the development of all new curriculum. Once Part

A is completed, there is the option to move to Part B, to indicate what you see as the strengths

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and gaps in subject areas of interest in our current curriculum, which may take upwards of 15

minutes depending on the number of subjects and grade-specific questions you choose to answer.

The online provincial curriculum survey will run from October 18-November 18 and can be

found along with further information at the following link: http://curriculumsurvey.alberta.ca

The survey results will be used by Expert Working Groups made up of teachers and post-

secondary educators in concert with Alberta Education staff as information to help develop new

provincial curriculum over the next six years.

Your voice is very important in this conversation and we encourage you to take some time

to complete the survey. Please do not hesitate to contact our school should you have any

questions or wish to use a computer at the school to complete the survey.

November 2016

Whatever house you enter, first say, “Peace to this house!” ~Luke 10:5~

This scripture comes from a passage known as The Mission of the Seventy. Jesus is giving instructions to his

disciples, whom he is sending forth in pairs to all of the nations to prepare the way for him. Imagine the importance of establishing peaceful intentions as they were venturing out into unknown and perhaps hostile environments, making new acquaintances and establishing relationships. This message is just as imperative for our world today. The month of November, which focuses our attentions on the impact of war and oppression as we commemorate Remembrance Day and Holodomor, reminds us that a culture of peace starts at the level of the individual. Each of us has the ability and calling to be a peacemaker. These two events also draw our eyes to the global forum and help us to understand the impact that any abuse of political power has on the world.

Our Board of Trustees held their organizational meeting on October 18. Trustee Laura Thibert from Ward 77 was elected as Chair and Trustee Marilyn Bergstra from Ward 76 was elected as Vice-Chair. Visit our website at https://www.ecsd.net/BoardofTrustees/Pages/default.aspx to learn more about our Board and its governance.

Catholic education is very vibrant in the province of Alberta. On November 6, parishes across the province will celebrate the richness of experiences that our students receive through Catholic education. The Bishops of Alberta and the Northwest Territories have written a letter for us. It can be found at https://www.ecsd.net/AboutUs/catholic-identity/what-is-catholic-education/catholic-education-sunday/Pages/default.aspx . As stakeholders in Catholic education, it is extremely important that your voice be heard by the Government of Alberta as they move forward with a massive overhaul of the K-12 Curriculum in all grades across the subject areas of Language Arts (English, Français, French), Math, Social Studies, Sciences, Arts and Wellness education. Parents, students, teachers, school staff members, education system leaders and community members are all invited to offer meaningful input into the curriculum development process through online survey responses.

Part A of the survey, which takes about seven minutes to complete, gives the opportunity to share thoughts about the Government’s general direction for the development of all new curriculum. Once Part A is completed, there is the option to move to Part B, to indicate what you see as the strengths and gaps in subject areas of interest in our current curriculum, which may take upwards of 15 minutes depending on the number of subjects and grade-specific questions you choose to answer. The online survey will run from October 18 – November 18. Make sure that your voice is heard by completing the survey at http://curriculumsurvey.alberta.ca. The survey results will be used by Expert Working Groups made up of teachers and post-secondary educators in concert with Alberta Education staff as information to help develop new provincial curriculum over the next six years. . . . 2

We are continually looking at different measures of our success to refine our practice as we move forward. This

ensures that our students have the best possible educational experiences. This data analysis happens at both the District and school level. Two of those measures from Alberta Education, the Accountability Pillar and Provincial Achievement and Diploma Exam results, were released in October. You can find those results and other important reports on our public website at https://www.ecsd.net/AboutUs/annual_reports/Pages/default.aspx.

Another measure that we use to assess our performance in many areas and to set targets for growth is our own District Satisfaction Survey. This vital survey gathers opinions from students, parents, and staff on individual schools and on district operations. Every student from grade 4-12 will complete the survey, as will all staff. Every household will receive one parent survey per child enrolled in an Edmonton Catholic School. Please respond to each survey separately from the point of view of each child's educational experience. It is so important that you let your voice be heard. You can either return your parent survey directly to your child’s school or use the postage paid envelope and use Canada Post. The District Satisfaction Survey will run from November 1-18. Thank you in advance for your participation.

I would like to leave you with a Tweet from Pope Francis. “Dialogue with others, prayers for all: these are our means to give rise to love where there is hatred, forgiveness where there is offence.” These are the first steps on a pathway to peace.

Sincerely, Joan Carr Superintendent

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

1 2 4B FT ‐ Book Illustra‐tor Workshop (Downtown Library)

3 12:15 Gr 6 Babysi ng Course

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Pizza 73 Hot Lunch

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6 7 8 9 8:30am Gr 5 Vac‐cina ons No School for Kindergarten

10 10:30am Remem‐brance Day Service 12:15 Gr 6 Babysi ng Course

11 NO SCHOOL

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13 14

Picture Re‐Take Day

15 16 17 18

Subway Hot Lunch

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20 21 22 23 24 25 8:45am Advent Celebra on

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Advent 1st Sunday

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RHR Forms Due

30 1:00pm 7 Habits Magician Steve Harmer & Red Hot Reading Assembly

November 2016 Upcoming Dates Dec 2 ‐ 3:00pm Report Cards on

PowerSchool Dec 5 ‐ 8:30am Advent Celebra on

(in class) Dec 6‐8 ‐ Cas lla Book Spanish /

Barefoot English Book Fair Dec 8 ‐ 1‐4pm & 5‐8pm Parent/

Teacher/ Student Confer‐ences (register online‐info to follow)

Dec 12 ‐ 8:30am Advent Celebra on (in class)

Dec 13 ‐ 6:30pm SAC Mtg Dec 14 ‐ 9:00am Gr 3 Snowshoeing

Field Trip Dec 16 ‐ AM/PM Kinder Rutherford

House Field Trips Dec 16‐17 ‐ SAC Casino (Argyll) Dec 21 ‐ RHR Forms Due ‐ 6:30pm Div 1 Christmas

Concert (100V ‐ Gr 3) Dec 22 ‐ FULL DAY OF CLASSES

‐ Final Advent Celebra on ‐ 1:00pm RHR Assembly Dec 23 ‐ HALF DAY OF CLASSES ‐ Christmas class par es Dec 24‐Jan 8 ‐ CHRISTMAS BREAK Jan 9 ‐ Classes Resume