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A Message from Mr. Podilsky...
Demonstration of Learning 2
Phoenix Sports 3
Past School Events 4
Hot Lunch/ SAC 5
Superintendent's Message 6
Secondary Religious
Consultant Message
7
Elementary Religious
Consultant Message
8
Amoris Laetitia Chapter 6 9
Cardinal Leger 10
Calendar 11
IN THIS ISSUE:
St. Philip School March 2017
Thank you to all our parents, staff and students who took part in our Feb. 8 Open
House. Thank you to the CPLI Italian School and Bright Horizons Out of School Care for
promoting and participating in our Open House. Finally, thank you to those who invit-
ed others to join our school community. We heard extremely positive comments about
the Open House and some new registrants commented that they “were sold’ by our
Open House presentations. Presently, we have 19 registered for Kindergarten next year
and hoping for at least 15 more. Please keep promoting.
We now set our sites on Carnevale that takes place on Shrove Tuesday – February 28.
We hope all that came had a wonderful time and enjoyed this great Italian celebration
with tradition, food, games, costumes and much more. Thank you to our Italian faculty
for all their incredible work in preparing Carnevale 2017.
You will also see that we are updating and upgrading our classrooms with new flexible
working spaces. We are thankful to our School Council who is supporting the school
financially with new furniture, seating areas and carpets. We hope to eventually get to
upgraded hallways, as well. Good news!...During this upgrade most coat hooks will be
moved out of the classrooms and into the hallway, opening up classrooms for new
learning spaces.
Lastly, we remind you that in March our Term 2 Progress Reports will go out
(electronically). You will have access to them through the parent portal of PowerSchool
on March 20 at 3 pm. Demonstration of Learning in your child’s classrooms will go from
3:10 to 6:30 pm on Thursday March 23. You are free to come at any time between
those times. There will be no specific scheduled time you need to sign up for this year.
Wishing you all a restful Spring Break and great spiritual renewal during our Great Lent.
God Bless!
The last day of school for Kindergarten students will be on
Thursday, March 23rd.
Grade 1 to 6 will have a full day of school on Thursday March 23rd and a half day of school on Friday March 24th.
Spring break is from March 27st to March 31st . Classes resume April 3rd at 8:25am.
Order forms for the 2016-2017 yearbook have been
handed out to students on March 1st. Please submit
order forms to the office by May 19th. Yearbooks will
be delivered September 2017
On Wednesday, Mar 1st, we held our Ash Wednesday
Celebration in the school gym. Father Paul was there
as the staff and students began their Lenten journey.
Thank you to Mrs. Mollame-Borges, Mrs. Dent and Mr.
Balice for organizing this special day.
Congratulations to those students who have celebrated the sacraments of the Holy Eucharist
and Confirmation! We would be honored if you would send a picture of your child from his or
her special day to school. The pictures will be placed on a bulletin board to recognize these
very important events and the students' names will be included in our school newsletter. The
pictures will be returned to you at the end of the school year in June. Thank you!
Term 2 Progress Reports will be available online via parent portal on Monday March 20th after 3:00 pm.
If you need information on accessing your parent portal, please call the office at 780-475-3566.
Demonstration of Learning will take place on Thursday March 23rd. This year there will be no scheduled appointments.
Parents are invited to drop in with your child(ren) between 3:10 pm- 6:30pm.
Running Room Relay On Wednesday, February 22nd, the St. Philip
Phoenix girls and boys running teams partici-
pated in the Running Room Relay Games at
the University of Alberta Butterdome.
Congratulations to the Grade 5 & 6 members
of the running team for a great effort and for
doing our school proud!
Precilla Britney
Taylor Breanna
Mikyala Olivia
Sofia P. Piper
Megan Brigid
Chiang Hilda
Hossana Jessica
Zemen Destiny
Naher Dammy
Latzio Emily
Ayrton Katrina
Mohamad M Jack
Max D. Matteo S.
Donato Z. Abdou
Ilyass Victor
Basketball Free Throw
The Knight’s of Columbus Basketball Free Throw Com-
petition was held on February 5th. One high school and
three elementary schools participated. Several St. Philip
students shined during the competition. Congratulations
to all and good luck to Rafic A. who made it to the Re-
gional Free Throw competition which will take place on
March 19th!
Boys 10 2nd Cardin T.
3rd Rafic A.
Boys 11 1st Jack F.
2nd Artur G.
Girls 11 1st Carlayna M.
3rd Katrina D.
Our Grade 1 and 2 students celebrated 100 days of school on Thursday, February 8th! Each class was in-volved in numerous cross-curricular activities such as dressing up as a 100 year old person, creating an unique masterpiece with 100 pieces in art, participat-ing in 100 exercise activities in gym class, counting to 100 in math, building towers using 100 cups, making groups of 10 with our snacks and sharing what their favorite thing to do is after 100 days of school!
100 Days of School!
St. Philip students and staff showed an incredible amount of support for Pink Shirt Day on Feb 22nd . We were able to enjoy an inspiring video during our School Spirit assembly to learn about, and showcase our intolerance of bullying behaviors. Thank you to all for an inspiring afternoon!!
The students will be served Burrito Libre (Fresh Southwest Grill).
The day’s theme will also be “FUNKY SOCKS” !
Jennifer Skinner Dora Hon Maureen Gamache
Vanessa Davis Abuk Mareu Ian Montgomery
Nicole Melville Denyse Mommersteeg Melissa Clark
Brianne Plett
Our next School Advisory Council
meeting will be held on March 14th
@ 6:30pm
Here’s how to get started…….
Go to stphilipedmonton.hotlunches.net
Click on “Click Here to Register”
Enter Access Code SPHL2016
Complete the reset of the registration form. (Including your email address will ensure you re-
ceive reminder emails about lunch orders deadlines, and your child’s lunch order for the up-
coming month)
Click the “ Register Now “ button on the bottom
Follow the instructions to add each child in your family who attends St. Philip
Once your child(ren) are registered, click on “Orders”
Proceed to order lunch for your child
Pay Pal:
We only accept lunch order payments through PayPal (www.paypal.com) No cheques or cash
payments will be accepted at anytime.
You can either pay with a credit card as a PayPal guest (Visa, Mastercard or Amex, or set up
your own PayPal account to use your Personal Saving or Chequing Account.
March 2017
For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but
may have eternal life. ~John 3:16~
The Gospel of John is deeply rooted in love-the love of our God and His Son for us, our love for God and his Son,
and our call to love each other. This particular verse of the Bible is one which you will often see posted simply as a
scriptural reference, John 3:16, on signs at public events, sporting events, and at roadsides as an example. It is a
message that Christians love to share, and even non-Christians recognize the symbolism. This passage is also a per-
fect one for us to reflect upon as we enter this Lenten season. This is the time when we realize that God’s love,
manifest in the gift of his Son Jesus, leads to eternal life. These words are the ever-present message that whispers
to us from the cross.
The Archdiocese of Edmonton is once again celebrating a Day of Confessions. The day will be held throughout the
Archdiocese on Wednesday, March 8, 2017. Visit their website to find times in your parish. http://www.caedm.ca/
PastoralParishServices/DivineWorship/DayofConfessions-Hours
The Spring brings many opportunities for our students to showcase their learning in the fine arts. This month, stu-
dents from across the city will share their talents in many ways. Spring Into Art, a student art exhibition, runs from
March 6-19 at the U of A Enterprise Square building. Band Share Day is on March 7 at the Winspear, and Heart of
Glee is on March 16 at 7pm at the Myer Horowitz Theatre.
Our Council of Elders is hosting a Pipe Ceremony to welcome and honor the Spring season at St. Francis of Assisi
School on March 23 at 10 am. Visit the Council of Elders section on our website to learn more about their role in
sharing knowledge with our staff and students and fostering relationships between our District and the Aboriginal
community.
This year, we have an increased focus on building a positive mathematical culture and creating environments of
numeracy within classrooms and across the school. Whether it be a continued focus on deepening basic math
skills or making authentic connections between daily learning in math and the broader world around us, our stu-
dents are moving forward in their journey towards in-depth mathematical literacy. At the elementary level, a guid-
ed math structure enhances the learning of all students through targeted instruction by the teacher; over 100
teachers have attended workshops in this area this year. Our secondary students are deepening their mathemati-
cal skills through an intentional focus on problem solving, critical thinking and assessment. Students are experienc-
ing success through engagement in rich mathematical tasks such as problems of the week, an example of which
can be found at this link http://cemc.uwaterloo.ca/resources/potw.php , as well as many local, national and inter-
national math contests. Numeracy week happens March 13th-17th; we are looking forward to hearing exciting
stories about mathematical learning!
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As you prepare for your Lenten journey, I would like to share some words from Pope Francis. He reminds us that
serving others can be as basic as acknowledging their sacred human dignity “Lent is a favorable season for open-
ing the doors to all those in need and recognizing in them the face of Christ. Each of us meets people like this every
day. Each life that we encounter is a gift deserving acceptance, respect and love.” (Message of the Holy Father
Pope Francis for Lent 2017, 07/02/17)
Have a wonderful month!
Our Lenten Journey
The season of Lent this year begins March 1,
Ash Wednesday. Lent is a time to “Create
Ourselves Anew”. It is a season for praying,
fasting, and almsgiving to prepare ourselves
for the celebration of Christ's Resurrection at
Easter and for our own Redemption. Often,
we are asked, why do we need a special time
of year to concentrate on these things . . .
shouldn’t we always be creating ourselves
anew? Of course, we should always work
towards being the best person we are called
to be. The Church recognizes, however, that we are all human. We do need special times to remind
us what it means to be a person of faith, a follower of Jesus.
Lent is one of these special times. We often focus on fasting and
almsgiving during Lent and sometimes forget about praying.
There are many tools that the Church has given us to help us
pray, including form prayers like the Our Father, the Hail Mary,
the Glory Be, and other practices like Lectio divina, Visio divina,
and Ignatian Contemplation. Another form of prayer that is, per-
haps, lesser known is the Examen, which was originally devel-
oped by St. Ignatius of Loyola. This form of prayer, although it
was originally prayed primarily by the followers of Ignatius,
known as Jesuits ( Pope Francis is a Jesuit), it is certainly accessi-
ble to all of us. The prayer card to the right sums up the practice
very nicely. The Examen is a contemplative form of prayer that
allows us to take time out of our busy day to spend with God.
The Examen is a prayer that helps us to seek the presence and
the movement of God in the events of life as it is lived. The first
time we do it, we may find that it goes kind of fast, maybe only 5
minutes. As we continue praying this way, however, we will find
that the time passes quickly and we may end up spending 15 to
20 minutes or even half an hour. It is a wonderful way for us to
look at our lives through the loving eyes of our God. During
Lent, we are encouraged to pray, to fast, and to give of ourselves.
This year, let’s make sure that we remember to spend some quality time with God in prayer, maybe
using the Ignatian Examen.
God bless,
Ed Jean
Secondary Religious Education Consultant
March 2017
Kathleen Nguyen, Elementary Religious Education Consultant
Journeying through Lent as a family
Lent is the 40-day season of preparation for the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday. It begins on
Ash Wednesday which falls on March 1st this year. Ashes are placed on our forehead in the shape of a
cross as a sign of our humility and contrition. The ashes come from the palms that were blessed on Palm
Sunday the year before.
Lent is a time of purification and enlightenment. During this time, we use the Lenten practices of prayer,
fasting, and almsgiving to prepare ourselves. This year, try picking one thing in each of these three areas
as a family and do it intentionally.
Prayer
Ask your family: What is one way we can develop our relationship with Jesus through prayer this Lent?
The aim of the Lenten practice of prayer is to get closer to Jesus. One way you can do this is by taking 15
minutes and listen to Jesus talk to you through the gospels. You can even get an audio version of the
New Revised Standard Version of the Bible (NRSV) and listen to it together as a family.
Fasting
The Church calls us to fasting and abstinence on Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent, and on Good
Friday, the first day of the Triduum. For these two days, fasting involves eating two small meals and one
medium size meal that is no bigger than the two small meals combined. Abstinence means that we do not
eat meat. Fasting throughout the 40 days of Lent is all about conforming our hearts to Jesus.
Ask your family: What kind of fast do we need to have in our life? What is something that is keeping us
from being present to each other or others?
Your fast doesn’t have to involve food. You might choose to fast from Netflix, Facebook, or from checking
your phone constantly.
Almsgiving
Ask your family: How can we let God use us in this time to bless others?
Almsgiving can involve giving of your time, talent, or treasure. For example, you could decide to share
your time by volunteering as a family. You may wish to share your musical talents by giving the gift of mu-
sic to the elderly. If you decide to give money, do it consistently throughout the season of Lent. (It is called
a Lenten practice because it is meant to be intentionally done throughout the 40 days.) When you are do-
ing one of these things, you are taking time to bless someone else.
Family friendly 2017- Solidarity Calendar from Development and Peace:
https://www.devp.org/en/lentcalendar-2017
AMORIS LAETITIA CHAPTER 6: SOME PASTORAL PERSPECTIVES A partner is defined as a person who takes part in an undertaking with another or others. Between the people of
Faith and the Church, we make for excellent partners on a journey that leads us through life and to God. An ex-
ceptionally important part of this journey is that of marriage. To every person, marriage is an exciting mystery
filled with potential which requires our best effort to understand and responsibility to develop: truly it engages us
all. Pope Francis’ Amoris Laetitia speaks to how the partnership of marriage involves a role and responsibility of
man and woman to become a committed couple. It recognizes how a couple shares something with one another
which they will not and could not share with any other person on this earth: it is a love unique between them and
from any other form of human relationship to be found. This is so because God designed it to be so; God created
us to connect with another and we sense this within our very selves. The first experience of this bond of love is
within our families. It begins and is felt in child to parent, it is seen between mother and father, and it is
developed in families to our communities. Indeed, the qualities and intention of a strong marriage are its own
reward; we follow this by the example of those who live it well and the way in which they inspire others to live
and give to the same. Within any new relationship there is always excitement and challenge. As education prepares us for our future,
so a quality formation in marriage will assist in preparing couples for a life lived between two and among the
wider community. A couple does not know what they may encounter together; but they desire to be prepared,
both to overcome challenges and delight all the more in the joys which will surely occur. The Church stands
ready and willing and is eager to offer pastoral assistance through this time of early growth. Sound preparation
and mature formation will become the foundation to their success. And, the simple ways can often be the surest
of ways to achieving this success: intimate time together, communication in community, and speaking with God.
Over time, and as this couple matures, they will then be able to give back in witness and wisdom perhaps to
children and hopefully to younger couples who explore and learn this for themselves. In so doing, each person of
every family will pass on the tradition and values received, and so contribute to the experience and heritage for a
future generation. Amoris Laetitia affirms how love is always a gift from God; like any good gift, we seek to show and share it with
those around us. A married couple in love naturally share their love with those around them. The Church in gen-
eral, and the Parish in particular, are places which recognize, celebrate, assist, protect and promote their relation-
ship. In turn, the couple will receive affirmation, advice, and assistance as we would within a home. However, if
a married couple no longer attends the Church or choose not to draw on their Faith which brought them to each
other, it may become similar to walking a long path alone. Such a path is indeed private and a couple will have
one another on which to draw support, but it eventually becomes lonely and they risk becoming lost or subject to
greater difficulties without help. Furthermore, to do so would be for them to miss out on a shared experience of
past and present with others, while the rest of the community misses their contribution for the present and the
future. The Church continues to offer and desires to share the sacredness of the Sacrament of Marriage. Like a guide on
a journey or an expert within a field, so the Church can and will be for a couple who are searching their hearts in
love: it is and will always be a companion who seeks to introduce and relay God’s will for them. The Church has
travelled this road of life for over two thousand years and so can point out what to do, where we should be, with
whom we should seek company, when we ought to arrive, and why we are capable of doing so successfully. It is
through this purpose which Amoris Laetitia expresses and confirms how husband and wife are always special
partners to each other, and how married couples are vital and valuable partners with the Church; together, we
will then be and become the faithful partner to God - God who is and remains our pastoral partner for life and for
all. ~Father Dean Dowle
Cardinal Leger Junior High School Presents...
“INTERNET USE AND ABUSE”
AND
“YOUR TEEN AND DRUGS”
An Evening with Our STAY Advisors
Mr. Rick Cole (Retired EPS Member) Mr. Doug Green (Retired EPS Member)
Wednesday, March 8 6:30 PM—7:30 PM
8808—144 Avenue
Please register for this session by calling the
Cardinal Leger office at 780-475-6262.
March 2016
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 Ash
Wednesday Celebration @2:15pm
2 Teacher’s
Convention No School
3 Teacher’s
Convention No School
4
5
6
Sportball for all
grades
7
Grade 5 In-School Fieldtrip
8
Flex #9
9 10
Grade 4 In-School Fieldtrip
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12
Daylight Savings Begins
13
Grade 6 to
City Hall
14
Parent Council mtg
@6:30pm
15
School Spirit
Assembly @2pm
16
Kinder Demo of Learning
17 Hot Lunch Father Paul
visiting St. Patrick's
Day
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Report Cards Home
First Day of Spring
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Flex #10
Grade 4 In class Fieldtrip
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Demo Learning 3:10—6:30p.m.
Full Day of School
24
Half Day of School-
Dismissal at 11:54am
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Spring Break Mar 27-31
LENT
LENT
LENT
LENT
LENT
IMPORTANT APRIL DATES:
Apr 14—Good Friday– no school Apr 27– Spring Concert (6:30-8pm)
Apr 17– Easter Monday –no school