St. Clement Catholic School

Blessing for a New Year

Loving God

Extend your blessing over our families this New Year

May our schools be filled with love, joy and hope

Let trespasses be forgiven

Let wounds be healed

Let conflict melt into harmony

May our children grow in knowledge, understanding and wisdom

May they be strong in mind, body and Spirit

May they have courage for follow your ways

Finally dear God

May home, parish and school work together

To create a world where our children

Can help build a community of love

Winter Weather Requires Winter Clothing! It is important that children come to school dressed appropriately for the weather. Unless it is raining or the temperature is extremely cold (as per TCDSB cold weather protocols), children will be going outside to get fresh air and exercise.

Here are some important recommendations for all students:

All students need to wear wintercoats & snow pants

Children need to have appropriate

winter hats, gloves and scarves to

keep them warm

All students need to have outdoorshoes (i.e. water‐ proof boots)

When inside the school, children

need a second pair of shoes;

indoor shoes help to ensure that

class‐ rooms remain clean and

ensure that students’ feet are

clean and dry

Play structure is temporarily closed.

As we now enter the latter half of the

winter season the play structure will be

closed for safety reasons.

St. Clement Catholic School

4319 Bloor Street

Toronto, Ontario

M9C 2A2

416 393-5307 ____________________________________

January 2016

Principal P. Waters-Cotter Secretary M. Borg Cl. Typist E. Simone Parish St. Clement Pastor Msgr. Zimmer Superintendent D. Yack

Trustee A. Andrachuk

Toronto Catholic District School Board

Trustees 2015-2016

Wards 1. Peter Jakovcic 416-512-3401 2. Ann Andrachuk, 416-512-3402 3. Sal Piccininni 416-512-3403

Vice Chair4. Patrizia Bottoni 416-512-3404 5. Maria Rizzo 416-512-3405 6. Frank D’Amico 416-512-3406 7. John Del Grande 416-512-3407 8. Gary Tanuan 416-512-3408

9. Jo-Ann Davis 416-512-3409

10. Barbara Poplawski 416-512-341011. Angela Kennedy 416-512-3411

12. Nancy Crawford 416-512-3412

Christopher Mac Donald 416 512 3417 Hannah McGroarty 416 512 3413

To report an absence, please call 416 393-5307 (5:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m.)

Kindergarten Registration will begin for all Elementary Schools: on Wednesday, January 13, 2016

at 10:00 am EST.

Parents/guardians with children born in 2012 or earlier and who will be enrolling in Kindergarten, have the

opportunity to apply on-line using the “Student On-line Admission and Registration” platform known as S.O.A.R.

and found at the following link: http://soar.tcdsb.org

Parents will be able to complete an application for registration from the convenience of their own home, the office,

a public library, or anywhere there is internet access, 24 hours a day. The on-line application also offers access to

translations in different languages with built-in help functions and features.

Alternately, families may choose to register in person at our school. We will begin to accept registrations at 10:00

a.m., on January 13, 2016.

As part of the registration process, school staff will meet with parents. These meetings may be scheduled on the

electronic application or in person at the school. During the meeting, school staff will verify the original

documentation required for registration. This consists of a Baptismal Certificate, Birth Certificate and/or Passport,

Immunization record, proof of residence and Application for Direction of School support.

Applications to register children in grades other than Kindergarten can also be completed on the online S.O.A.R.

application. Please share this information with any parents/guardians with school aged children in the community.

As in previous years, an extensive promotional campaign will be launched throughout the City of Toronto, with paid

advertisements in the local media, posters in public centers, through the board website and on vinyl banners for

display on school property.

For further information, please contact our school office at 416 393 5307. For general inquires or further

information you may contact 416-222-8282 extension 5314 or visit our website at www.tcdsb.org

Student Safety:

Teachers, lunchtime supervisors and supply teachers will be wearing yellow reflective arm bands (same as Kiss

and Ride volunteers) to ensure visibility of supervisors for students and parents.

Church News

Altar Server Recruitment - Students from Grade 3 and up are welcome to join the Altar Server

Ministry. Please take home a copy of the registration letter from the front vestibule of the Church

following Mass, or call the Parish Office. All are welcome!

Sunday, January 10, 2016 – 11:30 am Mass – Enrolment Ceremony for Confirmation

On this, of the Solemnity of the Baptism of Our Lord, the St. Clement Confirmation Candidates will celebrate the Rite of

Enrolment which begins their Sacramental Process. They will be called forward by name; then after presenting a personal

letter requesting the Sacrament, they will be invested by Msgr. Zimmer with a special candidates cross.

Monday, January 11 th - 7:00 pm – Church

Parents of First Communion candidates are invited to this Catechetical Evening where our Catechism program will be outlined

providing dates and times of upcoming classes and special celebrations. We will also outline the procedure for choosing a First

Communion Date.

School Mass – Friday, January 15 – 9:30 am

Join our Grade 4 Class as they host this first School Mass of 2015. Parents and parishioners are welcome to join them as they

offer prayers for a year filled with all God’s blessings.

Sunday, January 17th – 9:30 am Mass – Enrolment Ceremony for First Communion

The St. Clement First Communion Candidates will celebrate the Rite of Enrolment which begins their Sacramental Process.

They will be called forward by name; and invested by Msgr. Zimmer with a special candidates cross.

Sunday, January 24th –First of three ‘Anointed for Mission Workshops’ in preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation.

Confirmation Candidates will gather in the Parish Hall to attend Sunday Mass at 9:30 am as a group. The Workshop begins

immediately following Mass until 12:30 pm. Candidates are asked to wear white tops and dark pants or skirts.

Tuesday, January 19 – Women’s Reflection Evening

Women of the parish are invited to our monthly Reflection evening beginning at 6:00 pm with meditations by a priest of Opus

Dei.

Wednesday, January 20 – 9:30 am – Parish Hall

Calling All Mothers! Do you want to be refreshed? Inspired? Meet other Catholic moms?

Then come out and join us for our upcoming monthly gatherings!

They will be held the third Wednesday of the month.

For more information email Dorothy at - dorothypilarski@yahoo.ca

Monday, January 25th – 7:00pm – Parish Hall - Our First Catechism Class in Preparation for First Communion.

Friday, January 29 – 7:00 pm – Church & Hall

Jesus…

The Light of the World

I have come into the World as a Light, so that whoever believes in me should not stay in darkness ~John 12:46

The friends and family of St. Clement Parish invite you to attend our first

‘Encounter’ Please join us on Friday Jan 29, 2016 at 7 p.m. for an evening of Faith and Fellowship.

We will gather in the Church for Adoration with music from our very own parish youth followed by a fun evening of Games, food and more music in the parish hall.

We look forward to seeing you and your family. Please extend this invitation to your friends. All are Welcome.

January 31st, 2016 – Second Annual Ecumenical Hymn Sing – 7:00 pm

Join us for a neighbourly evening of Christian Music. Hear the marvelous Bloordale United Church Choir as well as our own

talented St. Clement Music Ministry Team.

A reception will follow in the Parish Hall with delicious homemade goodies.

CSPCtivities

(January 2016)

Happy New Year! We hope that all of you had a lovely Christmas season with your families! The winter weather

has finally arrived… and so it seems fitting that we’re planning the first annual St. Clement Skating Night! This fun

family event is going to be held at the West Mall (outdoor) rink on Sunday, January 24th at 6:30pm. Look for more

information coming home shortly!

Wintertime also brings our ever-popular annual Movie Night, which will take place on Friday, February 5th. The

children are already voting on the movie of their choice… so mark your calendars! Further details about the event

will be sent home in the coming weeks.

Now that the busy-ness of Christmas is behind us, we’re also back to thinking about QSP! Pick-a-prize forms will be

coming home in your child’s backpack by next week. Be sure to fill in your selected choice and return the form by

the due date.

For those who are participating, don’t forget that this month’s Pizza Lunches are being held on Friday, January 8th

and Friday, January 29th. This month’s Subway Lunch will take place on Thursday, January 21st. The pizza form, for

orders between February and June, has now gone home and must be returned by January 15th.

We would also like to inform all parents of a new CSPC policy. In order to reduce our bank charges, CSPC would like

to encourage parents to make payments to CSPC in cash whenever possible (particularly for amounts under $25.00).

We thank you in advance for your co-operation.

Finally, our January CSPC meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 19th at 7:00pm with lots of interesting issues to

discuss. Looking forward to seeing many of you there!

Sincerely……………Your CSPC Team

Jenn Casuccio & Katie Piccininni, Co-Chairs

Lisa Lippa, Treasurer

Natalie Young, Secretary

TCDSB Monthly Update

January 2016

Cold Alerts and Weather-Related Cancellations/Closures

With the approach of winter weather, Twitter and the board website are the best sources of the latest information relating to

cold weather alerts, cancellations and closures. Get all the information here:

https://www.tcdsb.org/FORSTUDENTS/HealthandSafety/Pages/Weather-Related-Safety-Concerns.aspx

And remember to check the Toronto Student Transportation Group website for any school bus delays throughout the year.

http://www.torontoschoolbus.org/

Kindergarten Registration Starts January 13, 2016

Registration options:

Online: Parents will be able to complete their application online beginning at 10 a.m. EST on January 13, 2016, atSOAR.tcdsb.org, and follow up with a visit to the school to present the required documents. The online application isavailable 24 hours.

In Person: Parents can register at their local school with the required documents beginning January 13, 2016 at 10a.m. EST. To accommodate the busy schedules of parents, all elementary schools will host an evening registrationsession during the month of January. Parents are asked to contact their local Catholic school for specific dates andtimes.

Details: https://www.tcdsb.org/ProgramsServices/EarlyYears/KindergartenRegistration/Pages/default.aspx

French Immersion and Extended French

New for September 2016, French Immersion begins in Junior Kindergarten

Information evenings are being held in January and February. Visit our website for specific dates, times and locations.

https://www.tcdsb.org/news/othernews/2015/pages/French-Immersion-and-Extended-French.aspx

THURSDAY, JAN. 21 (day before PA Day)

COURAGEOUS HERO SPIRIT DAY

*In recognition of the January Virtue of Courage:

Dress UP like your favourite courageous Hero or Super Hero

(e.g. Malala, Terry Fox, Superman, Han Solo, sports hero, your mom or dad)

*No money collected…but remember to show school spirit or wear the dress code, as this is Not a Dress Down Day.

FRIDAY, JAN. 29: TAPE A TOONIE DRESS DOWN DAY BENEFITTING THE

CHILDREN’S WISH FOUNDATION

On Monday, January 25, each student will be given a ½ page sized post card to take home and tape a toonie on. Later that

week, on Friday, January 29, students are asked to bring back the postcard and $2. As a “Thank You”, those students will then

be allowed to dress down.

*Each year, thousands of Canadian children between the ages of 3-17 are diagnosed with a life-threating illness. The

Children’s Wish Foundation helps to grant exceptional wishes for these kids and their families.

ST. CLEMENT

WE STUDENT COUNCIL

JANUARY EVENTS

Virtue of the Month: November: Peacemaker

Pasquariello

William V

Marriott

Paige F

DuLong

Lauryn Y

Causi

Brianna R

Buffet

Matthew Z

Trchala

Paul Y

Harlow

Rylie P

Fallico

Sonya J

Papasodaro

Majella M

Tatangelo

Seana M

Cairo/ Spinelli

Joseph J

Cashley

Theresa C

Di Tomasso

Brody C

Sgro

James S

Ferreria

Kamila G

Wilson

Alexander M

Arduini

T.J. H

Virtue of the Month: December: Charity

Pasquariello

Milan R

Marriott

Lora P

DuLong

Eamonn M

Causi

Kian M

Buffet

Ana M.

Trchala

Lauren E

Harlow

Daniella A

Fallico

Nicholai L

Papasodaro

Grace L

Tatangelo

Maddox M

Cairo/ Spinelli

Carissa R

Cashley

Sara R

Di Tomasso

Jaisa G

Sgro

Elise E

Ferreria

Nicholas J

Wilson

Madeline S

Arduini

Sarah M

THANK YOU!

*1000 pairs of socks raised for Stockings for Souls benefitting

the homeless in Toronto---Goal Reached!!!

(Campaign initiated by Gr. 8 ambassadors: Sarah, Madeline,

Isabella, Nathalie)

CONGRATULATIONS! – to the following students who are now

grade 7 Me2We Ambassadors:

Lauren M., Julian L., Matthew R., Sabina D, Noah vD., Andrew

Z., Liana C., Martina G., Madeline M., Jessica R., Nicole M.

January 2016

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Courage is the virtue of the month

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3 4

Welcome Back

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Sr. Boys Hockey 3:00pm Centennial

6 7 8 Pizza Day

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10 11

Swim Team 7:15am Alderwood

Chess Club 12:05pm

12 Chess Master 7:55am

Craft Club 11:45am

Scientist in the School – Grade 1

Sr. Boys Hockey 3:00pm Centennial

13

Swim Team 7:15am Alderwood

Chess Club 12:05pm

Kindergarten Online Application opens @ 10 a.m. http://soar.tcdsb.org

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Chess Master 7:55am

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Mass @9 a.m.

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17 18

Swim Team 7:15am Alderwood

Chess Club 12:05pm

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Chess Master 7:55am

Craft Club 11:45am

Sr. Boys Hockey 3:00pm Centennial

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Swim Team 7:15am Alderwood

Chess Club 12:05pm

21 Chess Master 7:55am

Courageous Hero Spirit Day

Subway Lunch

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PA DAY No School

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Swim Team 7:15am Alderwood

Chess Club 12:05pm

26 Chess Master 7:55am

Scientist in the School – Marriott/Dulong

Craft Club 11:45am

Jr. Boys Indoor Soccer Tournament

Sr. Boys Hockey 3:00pm Centennial

27 Jr. Girls Indoor Soccer Tournament

Swim Team 7:15am Alderwood

Chess Club 12:05pm

Sr. Girls & Boys Basketball Exhibition Game - Holy Child 4pm

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Chess Master 7:55am

Rosary Apostolate

29 Pizza Day

Tape a Toonie Dress Down Day

West Region Debate Competition

Dance Workshop Cairo/Spinelli

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