Bulletin de l’École

Immaculée

Conception School Newsletter

BRUCE GREY CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD – VISION STATEMENT

Committed to a vibrant Catholic education, we ensure quality learning experiences through community

partnerships that nurture each student in mind, body and spirit and embrace the teachings of Christ, giving

witness to Gospel values.

Monday, May 2nd, 2016

Lundi le 2 mai 2016

Principal/Diretrice: .................................. Christine Pfeffer Board Administration—Administration du conseil Office Administrator/ Director of Education/ Administratice du bureau: ............................ Lynn Hahn Directeur d’éducation: ............................ Jamie McKinnon Priest/Prêtre: ................................ Father Stephen Lacroix Superintendent/Surintendante: ...................... Francine Pilon School Council—Conseil de l’école Trustee/Commissionaire: ............................ Bev Eckensweiler Co-Chairpersons/Co-Présidents: Our next newsletter will be sent home the week of June 1st

........................................ Amber Metcalfe and Susan Dietz Notre prochain bulletin sera la semaine du 1 juin 2016

201 Conc 12 Box 73 Formosa, ON N0G 1W0

CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK 2016 May 1st—6th

Opening Doors of Mercy

“Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.” – Matthew 5:7

Monday: Mercy that Welcomes

(Jesus and the Woman at the Well: John 4: 1-42)

Tuesday: Mercy that Loves

(The Good Samaritan: Luke 10:25-37)

Wednesday: Mercy that Forgives

(The Prodigal Son: Luke 15:11-32)

Thursday: Mercy that Lives the Gospel

(Zacchaeus: Luke 19:1-10)

Friday: Mercy that Rejoices

(Healing of the Paralytic: Luke 5: 17-26)

Catholic Education Week Prayer

God of Love and compassion,

help us to open the door of mercy in our school communities, in our families and in the world.

Let mercy guide our living and bring us closer to the heart of the gospel.

May we live as Jesus with mercy that welcomes, loves, forgives

and calls us to live the gospel joyfully. Amen.

MIDWESTERN ONTARIO ROTARY MUSIC FESTIVAL RESULTS

April 18th to May 2nd, 2016

Congratulations to our talented students!

PIANO SOLO First Second Third Fourth Baxter Legace Baxter Legace Jesse Zettel PIANO DUET First Second Third Piano Trio-First Place Briar and Meredith Legace and Xavier and Baxter Legace Double Duo Guitar First Second VOCAL SOLO First Second Third Saskia Remers Saskia Remers TAP DANCING IRISH DANCING First Second First Sophia Herchmer Elena Dobson x3 Emma Metcalfe Madelyn and Avery McGregor x4

BALLET Group Dance First First Saskia Remers Emma Metcalfe, Mischa Weppler, Hannah Metcalfe, Gracie Metcalfe Emma Bezeau Teo Remers

HIP HOP-First Emma and Josh Bezeau Sophia Herchmer and Teo Remers JAZZ MUSICAL THEATRE DANCE/Modern Step Dancing Junior Acro First First First First

Saskia Remers Saskia Remers x2 Aubri Dupuis x2 Madison Herchmer Emma Metcalfe x 2 Emma Metcalfe Emma Metcalfe Emma and Josh Bezeau Festival Choirs 83% in both Classes

Support Staff

We would like to thank Mrs. Hahn, Mrs.

Schefter, Mrs. Weiler, Mrs. Armstrong, Mrs.

Fischer, Ali Meyer, Bryan Grubb,

Keaton Rich and Mrs. Batte for their

endless support and dedication to our

school. We are truly blessed to have them

as part of our school community.

Congratulations to the following

students who were recognized for their effort in demonstrating the following

virtues:

Forgiveness

Michael Keyzer Talon Hope Ellie Grubb Anthony Voisin Jocelyn Wilhelm Mischa Weppler Izak Hergert Ameera Haase Riley Martin Spencer Teeple Eden Beglaw Cassidy Pfeffer Lauren Dillon Connor Lee Tanner Grubb Kindness

Caleb Chamberlain Mitchell Barry Rachel Nichols Annette Hinsperger Colton Kenny Tyler Nichols Emily VanDeVyvere Landen Oberle Paige Haight Rylie Hadwen Addison Hubbs Marlee Stroeder Myla Anderson Dawson Diemert Mark Labriola Emma Bezeau Mitchell Dirven Gavin Bester

Mme Miller has been busy with her volleyball club. Students in grade 3 and 4 play volleyball at recess times.

ICS has been very busy! Our primary students have successfully finished reading club.

Bravo les amis! Thank you to our primary teachers for organizing and making reading club

fun for staff and students! Bravo Mme Miller, Mrs. McGregor, Mme Herman,

Mme Melfi, Mrs. Fischer and Mme Desjardins. Thank you to the reading helpers for giving

up your recesses to help our younger students.

Some of our grade 7’s have been very busy

designing a door for Catholic Education week.

The theme is “Opening Doors of Mercy”.

The door will be on display at the Bishop’s din-

ner and at ICS during Catholic Education week.

Thank you to Robin Oberle for donating the

door for this project.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION Sunday, April 24th, 2016

Please keep our grade 2’s in your prayers as they receive Jesus in the Eucharist for the first time.

Beninger, Amelia Bolden, Madison

Bushey, Dereon Byers, Keanna

Coville, Brayden Diemert, Kyra

Dietz, Claire Ernewein, Hailey

Fischer, Ethan Fleischauer, Jack

Grubb, Ellie Hergert, Izak

Howald, Niklas Hubbs, Vanessa

Kennie, Denika Keyzer, Gabriel

Labriola, Mark Lux, Greyson

McNeal, Eran Montag, Joel

Mulkern, Ethan Mulvey, Madelyn

Oberle, Zeiven Pfeffer, Cassidy

Saunders, Paige Schneider, Lauren

Schumacher, Nevin Strauss, Marlee

Stroeder, William Tuttle, Alexia

Walter, Makayla Weiler, Paige

Wells, Peyton Weppler, Malcolm

Immaculate Conception School— Formosa

Thank you to Father Lacroix for donating the Lectionary adapted

for children to our school. The children’s lectionary adapts the

readings for mass in words that are easier for our students to

understand and read.

“We are a Catholic Faith Community committed to developing and maintaining a love of life long learning, nurturing self-esteem and respect for all creation.”

Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board “Proclaiming the Work of Your Love”

Mon Dieu,

Je te loue de m'avoir montré ce qui est bien

et ce qui est mal à travers l'exemple et les enseignements de Jé-sus, et de l'Église.

Forme ma conscience dans la vérité,

afin que je puisse faire des choix qui sont affectueux et bons,

même si c’est difficile.

Donne-moi le courage de défendre en ce que je crois,

et que je puisse travailler pour la justice en toutes circonstances.

Aide-moi à marcher dans l'Esprit de ton Fils,

qui a toujours vécu sa vie avec intégrité.

Amen.

Let us remember in prayer

Harold Weber, John Voisin and Reay

Hinsperger Great Grandfather to

Denika Kennie and Austin Weber, Papa to Elena Donbson, Great Uncle

to Aubri and Andrea Dupuis and Grandfather to Annette and Aiden Hinsperger, Great Uncle to

Logan, Caleb and Phoenix Chamberlain. “Gracious God, loving

Creator, Welcome Harold, John and Reay into paradise.

In your love, lead them into the unending joys of your presence

where every tear will be wiped away, and there will be no more sorrow.

Amen.”

DRESS CODE

As the warmer weather approaches please review the school dress code with your child:

Our school is a Catholic community and we require our students to dress in a fashion that

represents the respect and dignity of the individual. We are a place of learning and as such

have an understanding that what we wear portrays our purpose. Clothing must be functional,

modest and clean.

Students are expected to wear clothing that will overlap when standing and sitting and must cover undergarments.

Open back, tube/tank tops, spaghetti straps and muscle shirts are not permitted by themselves or under other

clothing. Sleeveless tops with a shoulder band of at least the width of three fingers are acceptable. Shorts, skirts,

skorts and dresses are expected to be of a modest

length (width of wearer’s hand at knee). T-shirts with suggestive slogans or those offensive to Christian values are

not permitted. It is recommended that all pupils’ necklaces and neck wear (i.e. chokers, chains, whistle straps, neck-

key chain holders etc.) are to be constructed of breakaway materials, or preferably not worn at all.

(Recommendation by the jury at the Coroner’s Inquest of the Myles Neuts fatality in 1998.)

Before students leave the school premises for a special activity or an excursion, the teacher will inform the students

and their parents of the appropriate dress required e. g. white shirts, black pants for a Music Festival etc. We show

we care, by dressing in a manner which is appropriate for our school setting

Proper Footwear

Students are allowed to wear sandals and flip flops indoors, however, outdoor shoes must have backs on

them. Proper footwear is required for gym time activities indoors and outdoors.

Early Dismissal Day Wednesday, May, 4th Dismissal is at 1:20PM

Happy Birthday to the following students who are celebrating their

birthday in MAY:

Bester, Rain Bolden, Madison

Culbert, Emma Dietrich, Gladys

Fischer, Ethan Fischer, Keegan

Grubb, Ellie Grubb, Tanner

Hadwen, Layla Hahn, Grayden

Haight, Paige Kraemer, Lauren

Legace, Baxter McGregor, Avery

McGregor, Madalynn Mitchell, Abby

Mitchell, Delaney Montag, Rachel

Mulvey, Madelyn Newton, Liam

Oberle, Landen Schneider, Kate

Schnurr, Katelyn Schumacher, Nevin

Strauss, Marlee Weppler, Anika

Widmeyer, Jayda Wilkins, Brooklyn

Zettel, Rowen

Immaculate Conception School— Formosa

Mission Bazaar Friday May 6th

1:00 pm-2:30 pm Proceeds to local needs.

School Track and Field Meet Thursday, May 18th

in Mildmay

Board Track and Field Meet

Tuesday, June 21st Davidson Centre in Kincardine

May 4 – May 10, 2015

Celebrate Screen-Free Week!

On May 2-8, children, families, and communities around the world will rediscover the joys of life be-

yond the screen. Unplug from digital entertainment and spend your free time playing, reading, day-

dreaming, creating, exploring, and connecting with family and friends.

Each student will receive a log-sheet to be signed by a parent for turning off the screens and getting

active.

May Crowning School Mass

Thursday, May 11th

at 11:00 AM

CONGRATULATIONS !

Lauren Dillon and Emma Fortney

The Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board will honour students at an “Applause Breakfast” in Chesley on May 2nd. Two students from each school in our Board were selected. Lauren and Emma demonstrate the virtues of our Catholic Faith on a regular basis, and are a true blessing to our school community. They were chosen based on their ability to act as role models, their respect for our Faith, our school and our community and their many ongoing small acts of kindness.

“We are a Catholic Faith Community committed to developing and maintaining a love of life long learning, nurturing self-esteem and respect for all creation.”

Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board “Proclaiming the Work of Your Love” -

Students from Grade 4-6 were chosen to participate in a basketball skills day at Notre Dame Catholic School in Owen Sound on Tuesday, April 12th. Students had a fun filled day with lots of participation. Thank you to Mr. Travale for working with the students to get them ready and Thank you to Mr. Blair for taking them to Owen Sound.

Hayden Oberle Cameron Diemert Michael Keyzer Xavier Legace Mitchell Barry Abby Wideman Victoria Holman Colleen Mulvey Jasmine Voisin Karina Hahn

Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board “Proclaiming the Work of Your Love”

“We are a Catholic Faith Community committed to developing and maintaining a love of life long learning, nurturing self-esteem and respect for all creation.”

Sunday, May 1st

Mass

Immaculate Conception Church 11:00am

All are Welcome!

Monday, May 2nd

Mercy that Welcomes

Applause Breakfast

-Prayer Service -Electrical Safety/Tree

Planting for JK/SK

-Trinity Presentations

Tuesday, May 3rd

Mercy that Loves

-Math Games with

buddy classes

Wednesday, May 4th

Mercy that Forgives

-Early Dismissal -Students dismissed—1:20pm

-Welcome to KDGN for our new JK’s

Thursday, May 5th

Mercy that lives the Gospel

-full school Christian

Meditation

Friday, May 6th

Mercy That Rejoices

-Mission Bazaar from

1:00-2:30pm

Catholic Education Week Activities at ICS

“Opening Doors of Mercy” May 1st - 6th

EQAO Grade 3 and Grade 6 students are preparing for the EQAO assessment. This is not

an activity that should cause anxiety for the students. Students are encouraged to do

their best and to enjoy the opportunity to show off their academic skills. Parents are

strongly encouraged to avoid booking appointments during this time period. When

students miss a portion of the testing they are required to complete the missed

portion first, before he/she can move on to the next phase.

The EQAO assessment will occur

Monday, May 23rd to Thursday, June 2nd

Please contact the classroom teacher if you have any questions about the process, areas of focus or how to specifically assist

your child.

http://hamiltondiocese.com/catholic-education-week/ . Check out this link for a message from Bishop Crosby

COMMUNITY / PARISH NEWS

COME HIKE WITH US! The 3rd Annual “Hike for Hospice” will take place on Sunday, May 1st at 1:00PM in the Village of Formosa. The Hike is 5KM or one town block. For more info or to get a pledge sheet, please contact the hike co-ordinator, Joan Borho at 519 367 5894.

8th Annual Village Wide Yard Sales in Formosa: Saturday, May, 14th

8:00 AM-2:00PM Rain or Shine. Lots of Vendors: Something for everyone. For

more info please call Marlene @ 519 367 3301 or Sharon @519 367 5872

Formosa Lion’s 5th Ribfest at the Formosa Lioness Park on Saturday, June 18th. Pork Rib Din-

ner from 5-7PM. $18 for adults, children 12 and under $9. Tickets can be purchased at the Formosa Post

Office, Simply Delicious, Miller Insurance Teeswater, CMR Mildmay and from any Formosa Lions member.

There will be activities in the afternoon, Ron’s Lawn Games Galore, Horseshoes, Duck Race at 2:30PM. Li-

censed bar from noon to midnight. Music provided by Southern Carrick Rhythm Wreckers.

ICS has received a cheque for $50.00 from round one. Thank you to the parents who pledged the first time around. We get a second chance to pledge. ICS has the potential to receive up to $200.00 more towards our breakfast program. Please take a moment to pledge. Merci Beaucoup!

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

2

Applause

Breakfast

3

Mac & Cheese

4

Early Dismissal

5

Christian

Meditation

6

Mission Bazaar

1:00-2:30PM

7

8 9 10

Wrap Day

11

Crowning Mass

11:00 am

12

Parent Council

Mtg—6:00 pm

13 14

15

Integrity

L’intégrité

16 17

Water Festival

Grilled Cheese

18

Track & Field

19 20 21

22 23 24

Chicken Salad

25

Virtue Assembly

26

EQAO begins

27 28

29

Idealism

L’idéalisme

30 31

Taco Day

INTEGRITY is following the example of Jesus, by standing firm for what we believe, even when it is hard. A person with integrity follows his/her conscience, making choices which are loving and life giving.

Catho l ic Educat ion Week / Screen Free Week