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NEWSLETTER
Message From Administration

OCTOBER 2012

We are having a beautiful fall. Lets hope that we can push winter away a few more weeks! At the school, September has been an eventful month. Our numbers in Kindergarten to Grades 6 are strong and fortunately, we were able to maintain a very good pupil/teacher ratio to reduce overall class sizes. Where classes are slightly higher, we will provide other resources to help meet the needs of students. As our Thanksgiving Catholic Community of Caring project, we would like to run a Baby Supplies Drive for the Inn from the Cold organization here in Calgary. This is in response to an identified need from this charity. Baby supplies will be collected here at the school from October 1-5. A letter and list of needed supplies has been sent home to families. Thank you for your attention to all the forms that were to be filled out and money sent in for fees. Our secretary, Mrs. Sykes is completing all of the student record data entry. If you have yet to send in your childs information and pay fees, please do so as soon as possible. Oral interviews on September 13th and 14th were well received by parents and teachers as a chance to compare notes and set goals for the coming school year. Feedback from parents was particularly positive with respect to the sharing of baseline testing results that had been compiled on each student in the school and presented to parents during oral interviews. We were also pleased with the number of parents who took the time to complete and return the sheet entitled Introducing Your Child. Information from the parents perspective is essential in building a complete picture of individual student needs. Our major fundraiser for the year is the Fit-a-thon, where students will challenge their fitness level in a number of fitness stations. Different a-thons were generously supported by the school community in past years. It is our hope that we will enjoy similar success with the Fit-a-thon as we will only have one fundraiser per year. A list of stations and pledge forms will go home on Friday, October 5th. Students are not encouraged to canvas the neighborhood for pledges, but to talk to family and family friends about supporting our school through the Fit-a-thon. More information will be coming home shortly. Feel free to drop us a note on the feedback sheet if you have any questions, concerns, or even bouquets! Thank you for your continued interest and support. May we all be thankful of Gods many blessings during this month of thanks. Mr. David Gustavson, Principal Carla Rea-Gilmour, Vice-Principal

Prayer of Thanksgiving
Walter Rauschenbusch

0 God, we thank you for this earth, our home; For the wide sky and the blessed sun, For the salt sea and the running water, For the everlasting hills And the never-resting winds, For trees and the common grass underfoot; We thank you for our senses By which we hear the songs of birds, And see the splendor of the summer fields, And taste of the autumn fruits,

And rejoice in the feel of the snow, And smell the breath of the spring. Grant us a heart wide open to all this beauty; And save our souls from being so blind That we pass unseeing When even the common thorn bush Is aflame with your glory, 0 God our creator, Who lives and reigns for ever and ever.

From Living God's Justice: Reflections and Prayers, compiled by The Roundtable Association of Diocesan Social Action Directors

St. Maria Goretti School Staff Staffing is now completed. The staff for the 2012/13 school year is: Teaching Staff Mrs. Georgeou Kindergarten (AM2) Mrs. Geremia Kindergarten (AM1 & PM) Mrs. Frank Grade 1 F Ms. Novello Grade 1 N Ms. Pawlak Grade 1 P Mrs. Cook Grade 2 C Mrs. Evangelista/Mrs. Kuhn Grade 2 E/K Mrs. Pasutto Grade 2 P Mrs. Collins Grade 3 C / Italian Specialist Miss Petrillo Grade 3 P Mrs. Breen 4 B/Music Specialist Ms. Viola Grade 4 V Ms. McDonaugh Grade 5 M Mrs. Lombardo Grade 5 L Mr. Zaccagnini Grade 5/6Z / French Specialist Mr. Martin Grade 6 / French Specialist Mrs. Smigel Grade 6 S Mrs. Laratta Italian Specialist Mrs. Altmann Diverse Learning Teacher Mrs. Thomson Starting Points Mrs. Carla Rea-Gilmour Vice Principal Mr. Gustavson Principal Support Staff Mrs. Brodie Office Assistant Mrs. Immel Librarian / Spec.Ed. Assistant Miss Cook School Support Counsellor (Starting Points) Mrs. Patriquin Special Education Assistant (Starting Points) Mrs. Sykes Secretary Mrs. Crooks Noon Hour Assistant Mrs. Gubeva Noon Hour Assistant / Sp.Ed. Assistant Mrs. Panopoulos Noon Hour Assistant/ Sp.Ed. Assistant Mr. Angeles Caretaker Mr. Tu Evening Caretaker

Opening Celebration The theme of the opening celebration this year was the overall district theme of Love One Another as I Have Loved You. Thanks to Fr. Nelson from St. Peters Parish for celebrating the Liturgy with us. It was nice to see many parents & grandparents there too! Many thanks also to Mrs. Breen, Mrs. Gubeva (on violin) and the children for the beautiful music. Tips for Parents on Helping Their Children Develop Self-Advocacy Skills As mentioned in the September newsletter, as part of our School Plan and Alberta Initiatives for School Improvement (AISI) plan, we have chosen Student Self-Advocacy as our academic focus again this year. In order to support this initiative at home, we offer the following strategies for parents to encourage student self-advocacy: Talk with your child about his or her special education needs and what this means for learning. Provide specific feedback that helps your child understand how he or she learns best, such as, "You seem to remember better when you get a chance to see the information." Explain assessment results so that your child understands his or her abilities and needs, and the implications for schooling and life. Stress that your child is not alone with his or her difficulties. Parents, grandparents, siblings and school staff can all help with learning. Describe the assistance that is available to your child in a concrete, realistic, positive manner. Discuss ideas for handling possible teasing or resolving other social issues with peers. Role-play ways to handle difficult situations at school. Seek resources for support and information. Assist your child, as he or she matures, to

access these resources and become a selfadvocate for his or her own education needs. Encourage your child to be an active participant in the learning team by participating in IPP conferences and setting realistic goals as he or she progresses in school. Introduce your child to books that deal with challenges similar to those he or she faces. Children's literature can illustrate human relationships, conditions and situations in a rich and effective way. Books afford children the opportunity to make connections between the events and characters in the stories, and their own lives. This often lessens their sense of loneliness, confusion or isolation. Wisdom gained through reading and being read to can be applied in children's own lives. Learning Style Inventory for Parents As teachers know, it is very important to know our own learning style, as we naturally teach to this style because it is how we learn. In teaching their own children (helping with homework etc.) parents naturally teach how they themselves learn. For example, a visual learner might find themselves saying look at this or can you see what I am saying. An auditory learner might naturally teach by saying listen to me or I have already told you that. Learner and teacher can be frustrated when their learning styles do not match. Attached to this newsletter, you will find a Learning Styles Inventory. We encourage all parents who have not already done so last year to take a few moments to complete the inventory to get an idea of your predominant learning style. It is our hope that this might give you some insight into the learning styles of the members of your family it might even make homework time more pleasurable when you can consider learning styles when instructing yours and your childs!

RRSP Awards RRSP stands for our school code of conduct. We Respect ourselves, others, and everything around us. We accept Responsibility for our actions. We work and play Safely. We Praise and celebrate ourselves and others. We would like to recognize those students who, by their actions, display an exemplary understanding of RRSP. Teachers will nominate a student(s) monthly to receive a special RRSP certificate. These will be handed out during the last regular Day 5 assembly of each month. As requested by a parent, we have moved the award times to earlier in the morning so that parents of award recipients might attend the ceremony before going to work. Awards will now be presented at 9:30 and 10:00am. The proud recipients of RRSP awards for the month of September are: 1 Frank 1 Novello 1 Pawlak 2 Cook 2 Evangelista 2 Pasutto 3 Collins 3 Petrillo 4 Breen 4 Viola 5 Lombardo 5 McDonaugh 5/6 Zaccagnini 6 Martin 6 Smigel SP Thomson Devon, Jinu, Joseph A. Allie, Daniel, Andre Tristan F., Sarah K., Dominik Adam G., Ariel, Jayden V. Amanda A., Matteo M., Kristina Aaron K., Elizabeth, Victoria Brandon B., Adrian P., Shakira Nicholas D., Kendyl, Abigail J. John G., Logan W., Galla Maylite, Ilokugbe, Tarek William, Dylan, Valeria Dominic L., Wes, Julia C. Daniela P., Anthony S. Hannah S., GMari, Nick P. Sebastian P., Mackenzie L. Lockland

incentive program at SMG. Bookworms Know How rewards students for daily reading. Students who finish a prescribed amount of reading (depending on the grade level) are given a ballot. The ballots are collected in each classroom and at the end of the month a ballot is drawn. The lucky student from each class will receive a gift certificate to purchase a book from Scholastic. Bookworm winners will be announced monthly at our RRSP assemblies starting in October. Good luck students keep reading! St Maria Goretti Agenda Our handbook is published in the front of our Student Agenda. Important dates, procedures, etc. can be found there. Every student has received a copy of this book. Please refer to it and sign the agenda daily. Faith Day November 1, 2012 The Calgary Catholic School District is again hosting a Faith Day for its more than 4,000 employees on Thursday, November 1, 2012. Trustees, Superintendents, administrators, teachers, support, exempt, and care taking staff will attend. Faith Day is a professional development activity, so schools will be closed for the day. This celebration is a chance for district employees to gather in one place as one united community, to celebrate and honor their legacy as a district and to continue their ongoing faith journey as individuals and a community. The day aims to energize and inspire us as we travel together throughout the coming year.

Bookworms Know How We are happy to announce that again this year, because of the generosity of a parent, Dana Furlong, we are continuing this reading

Thanksgiving Celebration Our Thanksgiving celebration will be presented by Grades 2Evangelista / Kuhn and Grade 5-Lombardo in the school gym on Friday, October 5th at 1:30 p.m. Parents are invited to attend this, and every celebration! Taleblazers The Young Alberta Book Society (YABS) annually coordinates presentations and workshops by Alberta writers, illustrators, and storytellers in schools, public libraries and other public venues province-wide. Taleblazers exists to encourage arts in education and further youth literacy. This year, we are happy to announce that Georgia Graham, a well-known Alberta childrens author will be presenting to students at SMG on Tuesday, October 16th. We are very excited about the sessions and the possibilities for inspiring our young readers, writers and storytellers! Library News This years summer reading contest Bookmark Designers was a great success with well over 200 creative bookmarks being entered. Students had a chance to win many prizes and are already looking forward to next years contest. In October the library is welcoming Alberta author and illustrator Ms. Georgia Graham. Students will have an opportunity to see her presentations, win some prizes, and maybe become inspired to create their own books. Visit her website at http://georgiagraham.com/ or follow the link from the Library News Page on our website.

While visiting, parents are invited to read the Library Information and Policies link as well. The library is looking for an artistic parent volunteer(s) who would be willing to draw some posters for an upcoming event. Please call the school if you are interested. Mrs. Immel, Librarian Lockdown District regulations specify that in addition to our regular fire drills, we must conduct lockdown practices during the school year. A lockdown is employed when an unwanted intruder is in the building. Staff is instructed to lock their door and direct the children to a location in the room that is not visible from the door. We are careful not to scare the children. We will prepare the students before the practice and have class discussions after our lockdown drill. Please discuss the lockdown with your children before and after the event (especially younger children) to help alleviate their possible fears. The next lockdown drill will be Friday, October 12th, 2012. International Walk to School Week As part of our Healthy Lifestyles initiative, St. Maria Goretti School will participate in the International Walk to School Week. From th-12th, students are encouraged to October 9 walk or cycle to school. If you normally drive your children to school from a greater distance, consider parking the car a block or two away from the school and walking the last bit. This promotes an active lifestyle and is friendlier to the environment too!

School Council School Council meetings are held on the last Monday of every month - in the school library from 7:00-8:30pm one month and then in the staff room from 1:30-3pm the next month (alternating). All parents are welcome to attend. The agenda for the meeting will be posted on the Parent Board and on our website on the Friday just before the meeting. The Parent Board is located just outside the music room in the piazza. Please remember that all Classroom Representatives are expected to attend the meetings. If you are unable to attend a meeting, please send a substitute. Our next School Council meeting for the month of October will be held on Monday, October 29th at 1:30pm. Ice Cream Social Thank You I would like to acknowledge the following people and businesses for their generous donations toward making our Ice Cream Social a success. Thank you to: Parent Volunteers Sobey's Royal Oak Nestle's Ice Cream Chapman's Ice Cream Royal Oak Starbucks Crowfoot Village Starbucks Hamptons Superstore Safeway Crowfoot Anonymous parent donation ($50.) Your Dollar World, Royal Oak Parent Volunteers We value our volunteers! If you would like to volunteer in the school this year, please fill out the Volunteer Application form that you received in September and send it in to the office. We have arranged to have another Volunteer Parent Orientation Session on

Monday, October 29th at 1:00 pm in the library. Parents who have not previously attended a volunteer orientation session must do so. All volunteers must sign a Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) form annually. Parish Priest Visit On Wednesday, October 17th, Fr. Avi, Fr. Lukas and/or Fr. Nelson will tour the classrooms to have informal visits with class groups. This will be an opportunity for students to get to know the priests at St. Peters Parish and to ask them questions as well. Welcome Fr. Avi, Fr. Lukas and Fr. Nelson! Choir St. Maria Goretti students will have the opportunity to participate in Choir again this year! The Choir is open to all Division II students. We will rehearse on Tuesdays at 12:35, immediately following the students' lunch in the Music room. We will perform throughout the year, in the school and possibly even in the greater community! I ask that students who wish to join the Choir make a commitment to all rehearsals & performances. A letter will be sent home shortly asking parents and students to review the expectations and return the contract to school if they wish to join. The cost of Choir is $10 for the year, which helps to supplement the costs of materials. The Choir program will end sometime in May, depending on performances. If your child loves to sing, Choir is the place to be! Mrs. Breen, Music Teacher Free The Childrens We Day Inspiring a generation to act. On Wednesday, October 24th, 25 Grade 6 SMG students will participate in WE Day at the Saddledome!

We Day is: A free full day educational event inclusive of many great causes in our local, national, and international community A stadium full of elementary and secondary school students who have committed to a minimum of one local and one global action A stage with the greatest heroes of our time and young change makers The launch of We Schools providing campaigns, coordinator support, educational resources, and everything to turn inspiration into action We Day is the signature experience: the movement of our time, bringing together a generation of youth to be engaged in changing the world through an inspirational event and yearlong educational program. We Day is an initiative of Free The Children, an international charity and educational partner that works with schools to implement the We Act program. Staging each We Day now in eight cities across Canada, and growing is a massive undertaking, which is made possible with the help of Free The Childrens partner, Me to We. The social enterprise offers major logistics support, thousands of hours of volunteers and professional services all part of its support and partnership with Free The Children. In addition, Me to We donates half of its profit to Free The Children, while the other half is reinvested to grow its social mission. The We Day movement lives online at Weday.com, an online hub dedicated to educating, engaging and empowering a generation of socially-conscious youth. Stay tuned for more information! Halloween With respect to one of the most exciting days of the year (as seen through the eyes of a child), we submit the following thoughts: With all that we do at St. Maria Goretti School, we try always to bring our decisions back to our

primary goals our faith and teaching and learning. With this in mind, we follow past practice. Halloween Day will be one of a series of Theme Days at St. Maria Goretti School put on by the Grade 6 Leadership Group. Wednesday, October 31st will be Black and Orange Day. We encourage staff, students and volunteers to dress in black and orange for the day if they like. No costumes please, but rather focus on just the two theme colours of the day. In the past we have had great participation in theme days and hope to see a continuance of that great spirit! Teachers may use the day, as well, for other classroom activities. As usual, we ask students who are participating in black and orange day to bring a loonie or a toonie to donate to charity. For the month of October we have chosen Holy Childhood as our charity. Did you remember? Halloween can be connected to our liturgical calendar as the name refers to All Hallows (Holy) Eve the evening prior to a holy day. November 1st is All Saints Day. November 2nd is All Souls Day. Teachers at school are encouraged to make this connection with our students. We hope parents seize the opportunity as well! Holy Childhood Boxes The Holy Childhood Association is a mission society dedicated to the cause of children helping children. As Catholics, we come from a strong tradition of alms giving. At St. Maria Goretti School, we encourage our students to grow in their faith by active participation in giving to others. This Halloween, we are encouraging the children to take Holy Childhood Alms Boxes with them as they trick-or-treat. Any spare change that they can collect will go towards helping less fortunate children in poorer

countries. Holy Childhood boxes will be distributed to interested students the week before Halloween. Grade 6 Leadership Our Grade 6 Leadership students will be responsible for special activities around the school throughout the year. They will choose one fun theme day per month to build school spirit. The leadership students have chosen Black and Orange Day for Wednesday, October 31st to coincide with Halloween. Students are encouraged to wear black and orange in crazy and fun ways. Participants are asked to bring a $1 or $2 donation for charity. This year, the Grade 6 students have also chosen a virtue to highlight each month to encourage personal responsibility at recess periods and throughout the day. Septembers virtue is friendship. We would also like to thank Mrs. Smigel, Mr. Zaccagnini and Mr. Martin for their work with the Grade 6 Leadership students. Magicians Anti-Bullying Show As part of our on-going commitment to discourage bullying behavior, we welcomed Richard Young and his magic show to SMG on September 18th. Mr. Young delivered his antibullying message in a clear but fun way through magic tricks. Playground Appropriate playground behavior is encouraged in many ways at SMG. Through our RRSP code of conduct (school expectations and consequences) students understand what is expected of them. These behavioral expectations are reinforced regularly through announcements and assemblies and the desired behaviors are celebrated through the monthly RRSP awards. Playground

supervision this year has been increased by 1 teacher to make us above district standards. We are also exploring a program to teach proper playground use, so that students will more thoroughly understand safe practices during free play time. Dress Code In our beginning of the year assembly, we discussed with the students our dress code that is found in the student agenda. Students were reminded that beachwear is inappropriate at school. Midriffs are to be covered, and no questionable slogans should be on T-shirts. Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring that a catholic atmosphere is maintained at the school. Student Drop Off I am pleased to see that the School Patrol Crossings appear to be operating extremely well. Thanks to all of our patrol students and to Mr. Zaccagnini for their fine work. Thanks also to parents who are obeying the patrollers and the drop off and parking zones. Please remember not to park in the no stopping zone just to the west of the crosswalk as it makes it difficult for drivers to see the patrollers. The Drop-Off Zone is just east of the school. Parents should not be parking in this lot for a long period of time first thing in the morning to facilitate a good flow of cars. Our collective attitude of safety over convenience will ensure the safety of everybodys children. Parking We ask that parents park in the visitor spots to the west of the school, in the drop-off area or on Hawkstone Drive only. Students should not be walking in the parking lot as it is extremely

dangerous when vehicles are backing up. Thank you for your cooperation. School Nurse Our School Nurse this year is Janice Murphy. Public Health Nurses promote the physical, emotional and social well being of students and school communities within the Calgary region. Her services include: Communicable Disease Control, Case Management and Consultation, Health Education and Health Promotion. Lunchroom Procedures Students are invited to eat their lunches in the gymnasium at a minimum cost to parents. The students eat while seated on the floor. If a student needs assistance they raise their hand, at which time they are assisted by one of our noon hour assistants, the caretaker, or an administrator. Paper napkins and plastic spoons and forks are available for student use. Every effort is made to keep the floor clean for students. Tables are not provided for a number of reasons including set-up time, storage facilities, and cleaning. Some students bring a cloth placemat with them in their lunch kits. This is a good idea if parents are worried about where the students set their lunches. Students are encouraged to eat all of their lunches. If a child does not like what they have been given, we tell them to bring it home to show their parents that they dont like that food. In this way, we discourage students from throwing away their food. Severe Allergies We have a few students who have been identified as having a severe food allergy. Normally, we pair those students up with a friend who has made the

commitment to keep particular allergens out of their lunch. The two (or more) students normally pick an area of the gym that is removed from other children and thereby safer. Special Lunch Our first Special Lunch was held on Friday, September 28th. Funds generated from last years special lunches enabled us to offer this pizza lunch free of charge to all students! A special thanks goes to our special lunch coordinators, Mrs. Primomo and Mrs. Yablonski, for all of their work. We would also like to thank all of the parent volunteers who came in to distribute the lunch. The kids certainly benefit from your kindness. The next Special Lunch will be on Friday October 19th. Details and a sign-up form will be sent home in the upcoming week. Cold Drink Machine We have a cold drink vending machine located at the end of the piazza. The machine is stocked with cold juice and bottled water (no pop) and is intended as an option to milk (which is sold daily to students). SMG receives a cut of the proceeds from the machine. Drinks are priced at $1.25 for juice and $1.75 for bottled water. Students are reminded to drop coins slowly into the vending machine and bring exact change. Students are welcome to use the machine at lunch break and after school. Fit-a-thon Its fund raising time at St. Maria Goretti Elementary School. Staff and Council members endorse a Fit-a-thon as our major fundraiser for the school year. We encourage students and parents to be

highly involved both in terms of shared practice to ensure success and in going all out to collect pledges to support our school. Students can feel good that they are learning and helping to make education at St. Maria Goretti School the best (and the most fun) that it can be. Policy of the school board states that funds raised are to be used to support the instructional focus and enhance student learning. With this in mind, we have asked for feedback from staff and school council as to where they would like to see funds spent. Presently, goals include curriculum enhancements in all subject areas. Policy states: The competitive aspect of fund raising should be down-played and provision made to recognize the efforts and achievements of all students. We encourage students to go out, set goals, and achieve their personal best. There are prizes to encourage students to collect as many pledges as possible. We wish to emphasize that we all are winners when we are able to offer every student an enhanced program because of the funds generated by a successful Fit-a-thon. St. Vincent de Paul The St. Peters Conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul extends a hearty Thank You to you, the students, parents and teachers at St. Maria Goretti School, for your valued support of our program. When you help to fill our hamper room in the spring it frees funds to enable us to provide food, medicine, housing, utilities and other emergency assistance to needy families in our parish community. We thank you for your donations of food and money and will be pleased to count on your continued support.
Gilles Rivard, St. Vincent de Paul Parish Liaison

TIMELINE FOR FIT-A-THON Friday, Oct. 5 - Fitness practice stations and pledge forms go home - Athlete Presentation @ 2pm - Rally in gym @ 2:45 pm Oct. 918 Friday, Oct. 19 - Practice! Practice! Practice! - Collect Pledges - Fit-a-thon Challenge administered. - School Council will present a wrist band to each participant. Return Pledge forms and donations to the school - Sealed envelopes, please - Well marked with student name & grade Last day to return pledge forms and money to be considered for the prizes. Cheques payable to St. Maria Goretti Ed. Society - Pizza for the class that has the highest overall average in each division. - Individual prizes awarded.

Oct. 22-25

Monday, Oct. 29

Friday, Nov. 2 Monday, Nov. 5

Student Union Ticket Pak (SUTP) We still have SUTP Coupon Books available for purchase through our school at a cost of $20 each. The sale of these books will help fund school and student activities. If you wish to purchase a coupon book(s), please contact the school. We are not encouraging students to go door to door. We do hope that students will sell books to family and friends, neighbours, etc. Participation in the fundraiser is voluntary.

Tarmac The tarmac games were freshly repainted over holidays last summer. I am happy to see a continued increase of students playing those games on the tarmac area over the recess periods have fun students! Homework Homework is any task assigned by teachers that students complete during non-school hours. The Calgary Catholic School District recognizes wellplanned homework in Grades 3-12 can be a meaningful part of a students learning. Time spent on homework may vary from one student to the next. Parents who have concerns with homework expectations should contact their childs teacher or the school principal to discuss the situation and the options available. The Calgary Catholic School District finalized a homework regulation in consultation with its community. You can find more information about the Districts homework regulation at www.cssd.ab.ca. Parents should expect:
1. Nightly reading is recommended at all grade levels. Grades 1-2 10-15 minutes Grades 3-6 20-30 minutes 2. Teachers will monitor homework and agendas on a daily basis. Parents should sign the agenda daily. 3. For incomplete or late assignments students may be involved in recess detentions and/or parent contact. 4. That teachers or administrators will be contacted when parental concerns surface regarding this policy.

Soul Food at SMG The Soul Food program is supported and run through the SMG school council. The purpose of the program is to assist families in our school community that are going through a difficult time because of an illness or death in the family, a period of financial hardship or because of a new addition to the family. The assistance we provide is in the form of meals and prayer. All assistance is offered confidentially. The coordinators for the 2012-13 school year are Zena Kuziej and Suzanne Doig. Do you know a family who would benefit from Soul Food? A family in need may be identified by any member of our school community or a staff member. Please contact the coordinators at smgsoulfood@shaw.ca. Anyone can volunteer to be a part of this wonderful service and be part of our Catholic Community of Caring. If you would like to volunteer to provide meals for those in need please contact the coordinators at smgsoulfood@shaw.ca. Thank you for your support. Mr. Gustavsons site-ings http://www.getwebwise.ca/index.cfm I include this site again this year because of its importance. GetWebWise is produced by the government of Albertas Prevention of Child and Youth Sexual Exploitation Committee. The goal of the website, divided into a Parent Zone, Teen Zone and a Kid Zone, is to inform and involve responsible people of all ages against cyber crime against children.

Cyber predators can be more easily identified and exposed, helping the justice system to prosecute criminals who threaten the safety of children on the internet. Definitely a site worth exploring! REPORT WITH CLASS Grade 6 Mr. Martin Mrs. Smigel As always, it has been a very busy "back to school" month here at St. Maria Goretti. In grade 6 this year, we have the privilege to have two full grade 6 classes and one combined grade 5/6 class. We are all happy to welcome Mr. Martin as our new grade 6 teacher who is leading an energetic group of 22 students this year. Mrs. Smigel also has a great group of 21 students. Next month, Mr. Zaccagnini will fill you in on his combined grade5/6 classroom. At this point in the school year, we have completed our base-line testing which we reported to the parents on Thursday, Sept.13 and on Friday, Sept.14th. As well, we have already begun working on curriculum in all areas of study. The students are already preparing for an exciting field-trip which is taking place in October at The Police Interpretive Centre for one of the 5 units we study in Science. Finally, as leaders of the school, the new grade 6 students are learning how to become strong role-models. So leadership days will begin again when the grade 6 students will promote in-school spirit while trying to raise money for the less fortunate. All loonies and toonies donated this year will again go to the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Something new that the grade 6 team is adding this year to the leadership program is sharing ideas about rolemodeling the week prior to leadership days. So stay tuned about what this looks and sounds like around the school!

PICTURE DAY Thursday, October 11th

RETAKE DAY Friday, November 16th
Your pose and color background choice flyer was sent home prior to photo day. Have your child return this flyer to the photographer on photo day. If the flyer is not returned your child will be photographed in a standard pose with a standard background.

Action on Inclusion Alberta Education There has been much work completed in the district implementing Alberta Educations initiative Action on Inclusion. The main focus of this initiative is for each school to be able to create an environment for learning that leads to the success of every student. Another key element of the philosophy of Action on Inclusion is to build on the strengths of all students through understanding their profiles as learners. In order to support the work of Action on Inclusion, all schools have been assigned Diverse Learning Teachers who will take the lead with the classroom teacher in supporting the complex needs of students. Their responsibility will be to identify and promote the best learning environment and necessary resources that will lead to students success. The Diverse Learning person in our school is Mrs. Altmann. Celebrations for Students who recently received Sacraments The Board of Trustees and Bishop Frederick Henry invite students who received one or more of the sacraments during the 20112012 school year and their families to

attend one of two celebrations for students planned for November 2012. As part of a tradition begun during our 125th anniversary year, the celebrations reflect the ongoing collaboration between the Catholic Diocese of Calgary and our district to support and to celebrate each childs journey in faith. Led by Bishop Frederick Henry as well as priests and deacons from Calgary and surrounding areas, the celebrations will take place at St. Marys Cathedral and are scheduled for: November 11, 2012 at 3 p.m. November 13, 2012 at 7 p.m. Parents are welcome to attend any one of the celebrations. For more information and to find out how to register, please visit www.cssd.ab.ca.

News From St. Peters ST. PETERS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

541 Silvergrove Drive NW Calgary, AB T3B 4R9 Phone: 403- 286-5110 Fax: 403-247-4339 E-mail : stpeter@shaw.ca Web: www.st-peters.ca

Welcome as you begin a New School Year! A special welcome is extended from Fr. Avinash Colaco and Fr. Nelson Antao, as you begin your new school year. We invite you to join us at St. Peters Church for Mass. From all of us at St. Peters Parish, we wish you a blessed school year. May God pour love and protection upon all of you! SUNDAY MASSES Saturday 5:00pm Sunday 8:00am, 9:30am, 11:30am WEEKDAY MASSES Monday through Friday Tuesday & Wednesday ROSARY Monday through Friday 8:30am 6:30pm 8:00am

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Tuesday & Wednesday 6:00pm Saturday 3:45pm

HEALTHY CHOICES FOR HEALTHY LEARNERS

OCTOBER 2012

WHATS FOR LUNCH

TIPS FOR SCHOOL LUNCHES
Have them help with planning, shopping, and packing. Children are more likely to eat their lunch when they help to plan and prepare the meal. Think of lunch when making dinner. Make extra portions of casseroles, stews, soups, or chili. Keep leftovers in the fridge to use for lunches within 1 or 2 days. You can also freeze leftovers in single servings for later use.

Get Children Involved

Plan Ahead

Keep Lunches Interesting Sandwiches are easy to pack in lunches. Try wholegrain breads, buns, small bagels, pitas, tortillas, or crackers and a variety of fillings. Cut younger childrens sandwiches in triangles, strips or other fun shapes. Add Excitement to Vegetables and Fruit Send fruit such as bananas, pineapple or apples with a yogurt dip or vegetables like carrots, cucumbers or celery with hummus dip. Keep in mind; kids are more likely to eat vegetables and fruit that are already cut up!
Keep Hot Foods Hot and Cold Foods Cold o For hot foods (chili, soup or stew): rinse the thermos with hot water, add piping hot food and close tightly. For cold foods (drinks, pasta salad, and yogurt): chill thermos with cold water or place in fridge overnight (with lid off), add cold food and close tightly. Frozen containers of milk, juice, or water will help chill sandwiches and will thaw to drink by lunch time. A freezer pack can also be used to keep items cold in the lunch box.

STUDENT FRIENDLY LUNCH RECEIPES:

Tortilla Roll-up Combine cup (125 ml) diced, cooked chicken, turkey, or ham with 2 tbsp. (30 ml) GRATED CHEESE, YOUR CHOICE OF CHOPPED VEGETABLES, AND 1 TBS. (15 ML) SALSA. Place on an 8 whole wheat tortilla. Roll up the tortilla. If available, heat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes just before eating. Pasta Salad Mix together 2 cups (500 ml) of cooked whole wheat macaroni, cup (125 ml) cubed low fat cheese, and cup (125 ml) frozen mixed vegetables. Add cup (125 ml) of low fat Italian dressing. Makes 4 servings.

For more information and lunch ideas please visit: http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/SchoolsTeachers/if-sch-nfs-whats-for-lunch.pdf

DOC/ Andrina Trotta

LEARNING STYLES INVENTORY Read each statement carefully and consider whether it applies to you. In the column write: 5 - almost always applies 3 - sometimes applies 1 - almost never applies 4 - often applies 2 - applies once in a while

Answer honestly: there are no "right", "wrong", "good" or "bad" answers.

Visual Section (Learning by seeing) 1. I enjoy doodling and even my notes have lots of pictures, arrows, etc. in them. 2. I remember things better if I write them down, even if I don't go back to what I have written. 3. When trying to remember a new phone number or a spelling word, it helps me to get a picture of it in my head. 4. When recalling information during a test, I can see in my mind's eye the textbook page and the information on it. 5. Unless I write down the directions to a place, I'm likely to get lost or arrive late. 6. During lectures I can listen better if I look at the person speaking. 7. I can clearly and easily visualize people, places, and documents in my head. 8. It's hard for me to concentrate on what a person is saying if there is background noise. It's easier for me to get work done in a quiet place. 9. It's difficult for me to remember jokes I've heard. 10. I get some great ideas but I forget them unless I write them down right away. Visual Score Auditory Section (Learning by Hearing) 1. When reading, I hear the words in my head or I read aloud. 2. When memorizing something, it helps me to recite it over and over. 3. If I want to understand something, it helps me to discuss it with someone or to try to explain it to someone else. 4. I like to finish one task before beginning another. 5. It is hard for me to picture things in my head. 6. I would rather listen to a tape of a lecture rather than read the same information in a textbook. 7. I would rather turn in a tape-recorded report than a written report. 8. I can easily follow what a teacher is saying even though my eyes are closed or I'm staring out the window. 9. I talk to myself when problem solving, writing, or doing homework. 10. I prefer to have someone tell me how to do something rather than have to read the directions. Auditory Score Score Score

Read each statement carefully and consider whether it applies to you. In the column write: 5 - almost always applies 3 - sometimes applies 1 - almost never applies 4 - often applies 2 - applies once in a while

Answer honestly: there are no "right", "wrong", "good" or "bad" answers. Kinesthetic Section (Learning by doing)
1. I don't like to read or listen to directions; I'd rather just start doing. 2. I take notes, but I don't go back and read them. 3. I can study better with music playing in the background. 4. I don't start a task with a definite plan in mind; I like to try different things until I hit on something that works. 5. My room, desk, locker, and notebooks look disorganized, but I know where everything is. 6. I move my lips when reading and count with my fingers. 7. I don't like to proofread my papers or look over my tests before I turn them in. 8. I prefer to do projects or make displays and presentations rather than write reports. 9. I think better when I have the freedom to move around; I get fidgety, feel trapped, and daydream when I have to sit still. 10. When I can't think of a specific word, I'll use my hands a lot and call something a "whatchamacallit" or a "thingamajig."

Score

Kinesthetic Score

CALGARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

ELEMENTARY PROGRESS REPORT

Support Document
Elementary teachers in the Calgary Catholic School District use a common progress report to communicate the growth of their students. The progress report has been designed to reflect feedback gathered from parents, educators and students through a consultative process. The progress reports also reflect current educational design as promoted by the Alberta Assessment Consortium and other educational authors such as Ken OConnor and Tom Schimmer. This support document will assist you in understanding the new components of the elementary progress report.

Work Habits For each progress report teachers make assessments of each students behaviour in five areas: cooperates with others, independent work, organization, participation, and self-control. A four level scale is used with a four being the highest.

Achievement Level A students achievement level is comprised of a variety of assessments directly linked to the Alberta curriculum. The mark is not based upon behaviour. Behaviour characteristics are reported separately on the Work Habits rubric. Teachers use their professional judgment when assigning a level (Not Yet Acceptable, Acceptable, Above Acceptable, or Excellence) to a student which reflects his/her understanding of curriculum topics. In determining levels, teachers consider a students work from the beginning of the year, but they may place greater emphasis on the students most current work.

Comments The new progress report comments are personalized, parent friendly and strength-based. Most comments will have three components: 1. An explanation of what the student has studied; 2. A positive comment related to an outcome he/she achieved; 3. Recommendation(s) for next steps in learning. Highlighting the successes of every student within Calgary Catholic is our goal for the new progress reports.

Specialized Programming Supports The presence of an asterisk (*) next to an achievement level indicates that the student receives individual program support. Examples of Specialized Programs/ Supports include: o Individualized Program Plans (IPP) o Individual Support Plans (ISP) o English as a Second Language Programming o Observation Program o Transitions Program o Educational Support I and II (Note: A separate but similar progress report has been developed for those students in ES III and IV)

Total Absences and Lates This section describes the cumulative number of absences and lates for the year. For example, a student who has missed 4 half days will appear as 2 days absent on the progress report.

Student Transition to Next Year This statement indicates the grade level the student will be in for the next academic year and will only appear on the final progress report.

For more information about the new progress reports please contact your childs teacher or school administrative team.

C
October 2012
CALGARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
1000 Fifth Avenue SW Calgary, Alberta T2P 4T9 403-500-2000 www.cssd.ab.ca

ONNECTIONS

CALGARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT MONTHLY NEWS

CELEBRATIONS FOR STUDENTS WHO RECENTLY RECEIVED SACRAMENTS

The Board of Trustees and Bishop Frederick Henry invite students who received one or more of the sacraments during the 20112012 school year and their families to attend one of two celebrations for students planned for November 2012. As part of a tradition begun during our 125th anniversary year, the celebrations reflect the ongoing collaboration between the Catholic Diocese of Calgary and our district to support and to celebrate each childs journey in faith. Led by Bishop Frederick Henry as well as priests and deacons from Calgary and surrounding areas, the celebrations will take place at St. Marys Cathedral and are scheduled for: November 11, 2012 at 3 p.m. November 13, 2012 at 7 p.m. Parents are welcome to attend any one of the celebrations. For more information and to find out how to register, please visit www.cssd.ab.ca.

NO CLASSES
There will be no classes in district schools on the Thanksgiving Day holiday Monday, October 8, 2012. As Thanksgiving Day approaches, we turn our thoughts to the many blessings we have received from God and are reminded to embrace with grateful hearts the many gifts we have been given.

SCHOOLS CLOSED ON NOVEMBER 1 FOR FAITH DAY

All district schools will be closed Thursday, November 1, 2012 for Faith Day, an inspirational, faith-based professional development day for all district staff. Each year this event provides district staff with unique opportunities for professional growth, reflection and a reaffirmation of our common goal in Catholic education. Bishop Henry will once again be joining us as the celebrant for our opening liturgy and Father Raymond Carey, a priest at the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon, will be the keynote speaker. Along with several live performances and videos from schools, this event will celebrate and recognize people in our district who model the qualities of a Shepherd Leader. The Shepherd Leadership Award will be given to 25 employees from across the district.

DISTRICT OUT-OF-PROVINCE UNIVERSITY FAIR

Discover and explore university options available to your child by attending the district outof-province university fair. All CCSD parents and students are welcome and admission is free. University representatives from across Canada will be in attendance and information will be available on programs, admission requirements, residence, athletics and more. The out-of-province post-secondary fair will take place: Tuesday, October 30, 2012 Bishop Grandin High School 111 Haddon Road SW 6:30 p.m. 8 p.m. Please use the school student parking lot behind the school. For more information, contact Mary-Ann Evely, Career Practitioner, at maryann.evely@cssd.ab.ca.

CATHOLIC EDUCATION SUNDAY

November 4 is Catholic Education Sunday. It is a recognition and celebration of the wonderful work that is taking place throughout the province in Catholic schools. It is an opportunity to raise awareness within the Catholic community and beyond about the distinctiveness of Catholic education, the academic success of Catholic schools and the mission of Catholic schools to spread Gods message of love and peace in the world. The Calgary Catholic Education Foundation, made up of volunteers, has a collection at all masses on Catholic Education Sunday and then provides grants to schools to support program enhancements and social justice efforts. Look for special envelopes in the pews of your parish or you may make contributions directly to the Calgary Catholic Education Foundation at 1000 - 5th Avenue SW, Calgary AB, T2P 4T9. For more information, please visit www.cssd.ab.ca.

OCTOBER 2012

VOL. TWO ISSUE #2

NW SCHOOL HEALTH CHAT

October is a month of celebrations! We wish you a happy and healthy Thanksgiving holiday and a safe and scary Halloween! All the best to you and your family!

OCTOBER 2012

The nurses here at the NW clinic have been busy bees getting the vaccination program up and running for our grade 5 and 9 students. Consents have already been sent home for the routine Alberta grade 5 vaccination program. The Northwest team will be out to vaccinate in school as early as the end of September to get the students protected!! If you have any questions about the school vaccination program, please contact your school nurse or LPN. The Northwest School Team ANNUAL INFLUENZA PROGRAM Alberta Health funds a Universal Influenza Immunization Program. All people 6 months of age and older who live, work or go to school in Alberta are eligible for the vaccine at no charge. When you make influenza immunization an annual event, you protect yourself, your family, and our communities from infection & illness. Complete clinic schedules will be posted online, and also accessible through Health Link, on or before October 1, 2012. http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/influenza.asp
**Remember that your school nurse will be a part of providing this important service, starting October 15th

SCHOOL VACCINES

The Community Education Service (based out of the Alberta Childrens Hospital) provides parents/caregivers and other community members with opportunities to access free, evidence-informed education sessions and resource materials to address child, youth, and family health and mental health needs. Sessions are hosted at ACH and at various other venues throughout Calgary. Many sessions are also available via video-conferencing for those who are interested. Please see Current Sessions at http://fcrc.albertahealthservices.ca/ces.php

The flu affects 5 to 10% of Canadians each year. While the majority who become sick will recover, the flu results in an average of 20,000 hospitalizations and 4,000 to 8,000 deaths in Canada each year.

Flu shot offers the best protection Combined with regular hand washing, the flu shot is the best way to protect yourself and others from the virus. Canada's National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) encourages all Canadians over age six months to get a flu shot. It is particularly important for health professionals to be immunized to protect themselves and their patients. Get your flu shot early Each year there is a new vaccine to protect against new strains of the influenza virus. The best time to get your influenza vaccine is early, between October and December, before the number of influenza cases increases in Canada. But, the shot is still effective even if you put off getting it until later in the season. It takes about two weeks after immunization before the flu shot gives you full protection.

Above information is from: http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/influenza/index-eng.php

For more health information, go to: www.albertahealthservices.ca > Information For Parents

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VOL. TWO ISSUE #2

NUTRITION INFORMATION
Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body. Over 99% of the body's calcium supply is found in the bones and teeth where it supports their structure. Calcium is also important for proper muscle function, nerve transmission, and hormonal secretion.

CALCIUM FOR KIDS

When school starts in the fall most students are healthy, but by the end of October many students and their families are coping with runny noses, coughs and sore throats.

RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND THE START OF SCHOOL

Encourage your kids to start building strong bones when they are young. The childhood and teen years are the best times to build up your bone mass. Here are some kid friendly meal ideas to help your children get the most calcium out of their day.
Use milk instead of water for hot cereal. Top with toasted almonds for an extra bit of calcium and crunch. Make a light and fluffy omelet by whipping the eggs with milk. For extra calcium add some broccoli and cheddar.

Preventing Respiratory Infections Most respiratory infections are viral. All colds and influenza and most sore throats and coughs are caused by viruses. There are no medications that will cure viral infections, so prevention is very important. To prevent respiratory infections and to stop the spread of infections:

DENTAL HEALTH TIPS: Halloween Treats Cant brush after eating treats? Then try: Chewing sugar-free gum afterwards. Eating a piece of cheese after the treat. Rinsing your mouth with water. Use floss every day.

Sweet sticky Halloween treats are less harmful to teeth if you brush with a fluoride toothpaste right after eating them.

Your dental health professional can show you and your child how to brush and floss properly

How to Wash Your Hands The principles of good handwashing are to remove germs from your hands and to leave the washroom without recontaminating your hands. Its easy. Here are the steps to good handwashing: 1. Wet your hands 2. Apply soap. Use plain soap. 3. Rub hands together. It takes about 20 seconds to rub all parts of your hands: Palms Between your fingers Backs Wrists Thumbs Fingertips Nails 4. Rinse for 10 seconds or until all the soap is gone 5. Dry your hands with a clean disposable towel 6. Use the towel to turn off the tap and let yourself out the door

This article was developed by Do Bugs Need Drugs? in collaboration with Alberta Education, Alberta Health and Wellness, and Alberta Health Services.

Wash your hands. Handwashing is the best way to stop the spread of infections. Get an annual influenza immunization to protect yourself and others around you. Keep your hands away from your face so that germs on your hands are not transferred to your eyes, nose and mouth. Cover your coughs and sneezes to prevent spreading germs into the air and onto surfaces in the environment.

Remember to leave the washroom neat and tidy.

For more health information, go to: www.albertahealthservices.ca > Information For Parents

OCTOBER 2012

VOL. TWO ISSUE #2

School parties and holiday celebrations are some of the most exciting times of the school year. At many of these celebrations food is the main focus of the party. Keep the party fun and healthy by featuring one of these ideas: Roasted pumpkin seeds Graham cracker with a spoonful of yogurt topped with a slice of fruit Snack mix with a crunch (dry cereal, whole grain crackers, air-popped popcorn, pretzels) Whole grain crackers and low fat cheese Veggie sticks Yogurt topped with fresh fruit Fresh fruit kabobs

OCTOBER: CELEBRATION FOODS

NUTRITION BITES

There are many options to make parties both tasty and nutritious. Use one of these ideas or be creative and come up with one of your own! For more information and celebration snack ideas please visit (page 30): http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/SchoolsTeachers/if-sch-nfs-school-nutrition-handbook.pdf

INTERNATIONAL WALK TO SCHOOL WEEK 2012 October 1-5 http://www.iwalktoschool.org/ OCTOBER EVENTS
Walkers from around the world walk to school together for various reasons all hoping to create communities that are safe places to walk. Try a Walking School Bus & check out SHAPE Alberta at http://www.shapeab.com

NW SCHOOL HEALTH CHAT has been created for you by the nurses at the Northwest Community Health Centre, Public Health, Calgary Zone, Alberta Health Services. Information in this newsletter has been modified from its original publication and formatted to fit this newsletter. Original information can be found online through provided links. Please do not reproduce without first consulting original links. The Information provided in this resource is not to be used for consultation during an emergency, to make or confirm diagnosis or to treat people. This resource does not act as a substitute for obtaining medical advice or for seeking treatment from a qualified doctor. For more information contact your school nurse at your local Community Health Centre.

WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY 2012 October 10 http://www.who.int/mediacentre/events/annual/world_m ental_health_day/en/index.html

This day raises public awareness about mental health issues. This years theme for the day is Depression: A Global Crisis. Sponsored by Fire Prevention Canada, this years message is Have Two Ways Out. Download a free kit at the above link.

EYE HEALTH MONTH http://opto.ca/

THE FLU SHOT: INFLUENZA AWARENESS MONTH http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/im/iif-vcg/index-eng.php

FIRE PREVENTION WEEK 2012 October 7-13 http://www.fiprecan.ca/

Your School Nurse Is:

Northwest Community Health Centre #109, 1829 Ranchlands Blvd NW, T3G 2A7 Phone: 403-943-9700 Fax: 403-943-9735

Janice Murphy RN, BN Phone: 403-943-9774 Email: Janice.Murphy@AlbertaHealthServices.ca

FEEDBACK SHEET
Please complete and return the form below if you have any changes to your contact information. We hope that you will also take time to share any feedback, concerns and ideas with the school. Thank you!

CHANGE OF INFORMATION

Student Name: ___________________________________________ Grade: _________ Address: ________________________________________________________________________ Home Phone Number: ____________________ Cell Phone (Dad): ________________________ Work Phone (Dad) : _______________________ Cell Phone (Mom):______________________ Work Phone (Mom):_____________________

E-Mail Address: __________________________________________________________________ Emergency Contact: ____________________________ ______________________________ (Relationship to Student)

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St. Maria Goretti School

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY

October 2012
THURSDAY FRIDAY Thanksgiving Celebration 1:30pm Athlete Presentation - 2:00pm Fit-a-thon Rally 2:45pm SATURDAY

Inn from the Cold Baby Supplies Drive

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DAY 5

Inn from the Cold presentation 9:30am Gr.5 HepB vaccine (PM)

Thanksgiving Day (No Classes)

Walk to School Week

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Lockdown Drill

DAY 3

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Student Photo Day

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DAY 5

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DAY 6

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Young Authors Visit Georgia Graham

Priest Classroom Visits

Library closed for Scholastic workshop

Fit-a-thon Challenge Day Fun Lunch

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Fit-a-thon pledge forms returned

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Professional Day K-12 (No Classes)

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WE Day! Earth Rangers Presentation (Gr.1-6) 10:50-11:50am

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DAY 3

Last day to return pledge forms Volunteer Orientation - 1:00-1:30pm School Council - 1:30-3:00pm

RRSP/Bookworm Awards 9:30-10:30am

Black & Orange Day

St. Maria Goretti School

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY

November 2012
THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1
Faith Day (No Classes)

DAY 4

Fit-a-thon Pizza Party

4
Catholic Education Sunday

DAY 5

DAY 6

DAY 1

DAY 2

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Professional Day (No Classes )

10

Fit-a-thon Prizes awarded

Remembrance Day Celebration 9:3010:00am

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Remembrance Day

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Photo Retake Day

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Performance-Kananaskis in the Classroom (Goldilocks) 9:30-10:30am

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DAY 5

School Council 7:008:30pm

RRSP/Bookworm Awards 9:30-10:30am

Gr.5 HepB vaccine (AM)

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