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DOYLE SCHOOL JUNE NEWSLETTER

8887 Scurfield Dr. N. W. Calgary, Alberta T3L 1H6 403-500-2098 Principal: Ms. N. Pawlak Vice-Principal: Mrs. C. Rea-Gilmour www.cssd.ab.ca/monsignordoyleschool

With summer quickly approaching and thoughts turning to summer and vacations, please keep the June Newsletter close at hand. The calendar for the month is a full one. I will also send home a mid month up-date with September information included. JUNE ACHIEVEMENT TEST DATES GRADE SIX June 14 Gr. 6 - Social June 18 Gr. 6 Math June 12 Gr. 3 L A Part B June 14 Gr. 3 Math GRADE THREE

PRINCIPALS MESSAGE

June 15 Gr. 6 - L A Part B June 19 Gr. 6 - Science

DADDY DONUT DAY HAPPY FATHERS DAY! We are inviting all Dads and their children to join us on Friday, June 15th for coffee and donuts. We will begin at 7:30 a.m. So we can catch you on your way to work! Please RSVP by June 11th. Dads Name: _____________________________ will be attending.

Number of children attending_____________________.

GRADE SIX FAREWELL JUNE 22, 2012 Families of grade six students are invited to attend our Grade Six Farewell. We will begin sharply at 1:30 and ask that all those planning to attend arrive by 1:15 p.m.

GRADE SIX RETREAT JUNE 27, 2012 Each year we honor and recognize the conclusion of our grade six students elementary school years by organizing a full day retreat for them. The students spend the day discussing and reflecting on their time at Monsignor Doyle School. The Retreat is led by Parish youth workers . The students will then have a barbeque lunch prepared by our very own Mr. Martin!

YEAR END MASS - June 22, 2012 On June 22 our whole school will travel to St. Peters Church to celebrate the closing of the school year. Parents are cordially invited to join us. The Mass time is 9:30 a.m. Our grade six students will be presented with a cross during the Mass. SCHOOL LIBRARY Our Library classes will end on June 1st. This allows Ms. Larlee time to re-shelve all the materials and to do inventory. Please check at home for any wayward library books and return them to school as soon as possible.

REPORT CARDS June 28, 2012 Student Report Cards will be sent home on June 28th. If you plan to leave before that date, please provide the school with a stamped, self-addressed envelope and we will be most happy to mail the report card home. MOVING??? Again, it would be most appreciated if you would let the school know if you are planning a move for the next school year. Our staffing allocations are based on student numbers. Knowing what our numbers will be for the fall helps us to plan for a smooth transition back to school in September.

SPORTS DAY THEME: WILD! WILD! WEST June 21, 2012 Circle June 21st on yer calendars for rootin tootin good time is in store for all yur little cowpokes! Round up all yer Western gear and be prepared for a day full of surprises and outrageous fun and action! ST. VINCENT de PAUL YEAR END FOOD DRIVE Your support is being requested once again to help fill the shelves with food donations in support of the St. Vincent De Paul Society. The food donations will help insure the shelves have food for the summer period. Student can begin brining in food items starting June 11th. The pick-up date will be June 15. Thank you so much for your generous donations in support of this Catholic charity. SMOOTHIE DAY June 14, 2012 Please note the date has been changed from June 15th to June 14th as our grade 2 & 3 students are on a field trip to Heritage Park on June 15th.

Division II students June 26th starting at 9:00 a.m.

TALENT SHOW CASE Parents are invited to attend our Talent Showcase taking place on the following dates: Division I students June 25th starting at 9:00 a.m.

PLAYGROUND OFFICIAL GRAND OPENING! June 24, 2012 Please join us on Sunday, June 24th as we celebrate the opening of our new playground! The festivities will begin at 2:00p.m. Join us as we thank the numerous volunteers who worked tirelessly to see the playground through to fruition. It will be an afternoon of fun for the whole family. In the event of rain, we will host the celebration in the school gym.

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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

BOARD OF TRUSTEES YEAR-END MESSAGE

The 20112012 school year at the Calgary Catholic School District (CCSD) was filled with challenge, change and accomplishment. After five years with CCSD, Dr. Lucy Miller announced her retirement. This led to a nationwide search and extensive stakeholder consultation, resulting in the hiring of Gary Strother as our new chief superintendent. The Board of Trustees is confident that Mr. Strother will continue to build on the excellent reputation of the district as an educational leader. The school year also saw the unprecedented initiative, Help Plan Our Future, set the stage for the creation of optimal learning environments for our students. Help Plan Our Future ultimately resulted in the board approving the closure of two schools and four programs, and redistributing resources to support learner success. The Board of Trustees also had opportunities throughout the year to connect with our parents and engage in discussions on a variety of issues during Parent Trustee Forums. Meetings were held throughout the year to address topics including the budget process and priorities, and new report cards. Provincial events have impacted Calgary Catholic this year as well. The provincial election has seen the appointment of Jeff Johnson as the new Minister of Education. Alberta Education is currently reviewing the School Act and the government engaged Albertans in discussions around the future of education through several public participation initiatives to provide input into the new legislation. CCSDs board of trustees actively provided feedback into these initiatives and into the proposed new legislation to ensure the districts perspective was considered. The proposed Education Act was introduced in the legislature as Bill 2 but time did not permit it to be passed before the provincial election was called. It is expected that the bill will be reintroduced by another name, likely in the fall. It will be important for all of us to ensure that any new Education Act reflects what we value as a Catholic school district. The board has been active in advocating on behalf of our Catholic families and we will continue to work with the government in the coming months. Placed against the backdrop of constant change, the Board of Trustees would like to acknowledge and celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of the district. Our students have enjoyed tremendous success this school year, and we know that without the dedication and continued support from the Calgary Catholic community, that this would not be possible. Success in learning requires faith, energy, dedication and teamwork. We would like to extend our most sincere thanks to the many parents, teachers, support staff, caretakers,

administrative staff, volunteers and business partners who have shared their time and talents with our school community. Your interest and prayerful support is very much appreciated and our success is in no small part because of your effortsyou have made a difference! We look forward to the 20122013 school year and the opportunities that it promises. Sincerely,

Mary Martin Chair, Board of Trustees

CHIEF SUPERINTENDENTS YEAR-END MESSAGE

In January 2012, it was my privilege to be appointed chief superintendent by our Board of Trustees, and I assumed my new role in March. I was humbled by the opportunity to lead the outstanding staff of the Calgary Catholic School District (CCSD) and to work with our experienced and focused Board of Trustees. We have a lot to be proud of at Calgary Catholic and I remain committed to continuing the momentum of moving the district forward guided by shepherd leadership, relationship building, transparency and shared responsibility. This year, we established a new spiritual theme, Love one another as I have loved you and continued with our academic theme, Learning is the Work. Our themes guide our reflections and practices throughout the school year for all district staff, and provide focus to our work. Creating learning environments where all students have the opportunity to reach their full potential is a top priority of CCSD. In February, the Calgary Catholic Education Foundation awarded 51 grants totalling $800,000 to 42 Catholic schools to fund worthwhile school projects and enhancements to supplement the success of students. Over the past two years, the foundation has provided a total of $1.8 million in grants that were used to fund new technology, fine arts enrichment activities, physical education activities, school enhancements for libraries and musical instruments. Contributions from the Linda and Clayton Woitas family, a collection taken at parishes on Catholic Education Sunday, and funds raised through other generous donors made this years grants possible. During the 20112012 school year our district continued with a process of public consultation, known as Help Plan Our Future. This process began in 2010 with initial discussions seeking public input into several specific issues. These initial sessions evolved to include all district programs and schools in order to give parents, staff and trustees opportunities to work together to strategically plan how to best serve all of our students. Public meetings were held in November and December 2011, during which CCSD asked communities to look at its overall program and accommodation planning; provide feedback into possible program relocations and closures; and possible school closures. The input received from all meetings was compiled and analyzed and used to develop final recommendations. Ultimately, our Board of Trustees made the decision to approve the

closure of two schools and four programs, and to move a number of programs to different school locations. Closing a school is never an easy decision, but through the Help Plan Our Future process we were confident that the decisions made were informed by input from our community and were in the best interest of all students. Our Catholic faith is an integral part of all that we do in our district and I want to thank Bishop Frederick Henry for his spiritual guidance and his ongoing support of our district. I also want to thank our staff, trustees, parents and community partners for all that you do to support the students in our care. I also want to acknowledge and thank our ATA, CEP, and CUPE employee groups for your commitment and leadership. Sincerely,

Gary Strother Chief Superintendent

CCSD OFFERS SUMMER SCHOOL AND DIPLOMA EXAMINATION COURSES

Calgary Catholic School District offers high school courses during the month of July to any student under 21 years of age (as of September 1, 2012), including students completing Grade 9 in June 2012. There are four summer school locations with options to take direct instruction and/or online courses. Diploma exam preparation courses help students prepare for those important diploma exams. The courses run over three evenings for a total of 12 hours. Small class sizes are guaranteed and teachers have extensive experience with both teaching and preparing students for diploma exams. For more information and to register visit www.cssd.ab.ca/academicservices or phone 403-500-2012.

FOURTH ANNUAL CALGARY CATHOLIC RUN & WALK THIS FALL!

The Calgary Catholic community is invited to participate in the fourth annual Calgary Catholic Run & Walk on Saturday, September 22, 2012. The event is an opportunity to come together with a focus on community, health, fitness and to raise funds for the Calgary Catholic Education Foundation and Inn from the Cold. Participants can register for either a 5 km or 10 km run or a 5 km walk as well as enter their preschool children in a Little Legs race. The event starts at Glenmore Athletic Park at 9 a.m. Pre and post-race activities include a warm-up before the race as well as entertainment, refreshments and snacks following the event. With a 5 km and 10 km run, a 5 km walk, and a little legs race there is something for everyone. For more information, please visit www.cssd.ab.ca.

CCSD IS NOW ON FACEBOOK AND TWITTER

The Calgary Catholic School District is now on Facebook and Twitter! With the addition of Facebook and Twitter, we can better connect with people on a real-time basis. Follow CCSD to find out the latest news, information and stories happening in the district.
www.facebook.com/CalgaryCatholicSchoolDistrict www.twitter.com/CCSD_edu

CALGARY CATHOLIC IN STAMPEDE PARADEWATCH FOR US!

On July 6, 2012, Calgary Catholic trustees will take part in a time-honoured event: the Stampede parade. Riding in a heavy horse hitch wagon, the trustees will greet the festive crowd with smiles and waves. Participating in the parade gives us the opportunity to celebrate our rich local history, support our community, while promoting the district to thousands of people in a low cost, fiscally responsible way. The Board of Trustees have been parade participants for the past two years with the first time marking our celebration of the districts 125th anniversary. The parade is the official kick off to the 10-day outdoor festival and draws an audience of about 350,000 in downtown Calgary. This years parade features more than 750 horses and 4,000 people with 170 entries.

SUMMER SNACKS
HEALTHY CHOICES FOR HEALTHY LEARNERSJUNE 2012
To give your child energy and nutrients throughout the day, encourage them to eat a meal or snack every 3 to 4 hours. Snacks can be very simple to make, and healthy too. When making a snack, choose foods from at least two of the four food groups from Canadas Food Guide. The four food groups are: Vegetables and Fruit, Grain Products, Milk and Alternatives and Meat and Alternatives. Some easy snack ideas include: o o o o o o Berries and yogurt Apple and peanut butter Whole grain crackers and cheese Red and green peppers with hummus Half a sandwich and milk Fruit salad and almonds To make a healthy snack the easy choice keep cut up veggies and fruit in the fridge!

For more information and snack ideas please visit: http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/SchoolsTeachers/if-sch-nfs-healthy-snacking.pdf

SUMMER CAMPS AND DAY PROGRAMS

Summer camps are a great way for kids to be active, learn new things and develop friendships, all at the same time. There are a variety of different camp themes to choose from such as: Arts Music Dance Drama Sports Educational Outdoor/Nature/Adventure

YOGURT PARFAIT RECIPE

3/4 Cup (175 ml) low fat yogurt 1/2 Cup (125 ml) fresh fruit or berries 1/3 Cup (75 ml) high fiber cereal

Mix together or layer in a cup

Choose the right camp for your child at: http://www.calgaryschild.com/2012-summer-camp-aprogram-guide

Doc: Andrina Trotta

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MOVING Are you leaving Monsignor Doyle School?

Family Name: ___________________________________________ Current Grade: __________________ Effective Date: __________________ Where are you relocating: a) City: ____________________________________________ b) School: __________________________________________

Name(s) of Child(ren) ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________

Current Homeroom _________________ _________________ _________________

Parent Signature: ___________________________________ Date: ___________________________________

Please return the completed form to the office immediately thank you for your assistance.

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June 2012
THURSDAY FRIDAY DAY 3 Evergreen Theatre Presentation-1:15 SATURDAY

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DAY 5

Gr. 4 & 4/5 to Weaslehead FREEZIE DAY

6 DAY 6 Rooftop Photo at 10:15 am

7 DAY 1 Mayors Expo Gr. 4/5 Patrol Picnic

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Staff Mtg. 3:00 pm

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11 DAY 3 St. Vincent de Paul Year End Food Drive Kindergarten ZOO Field Trip All Day

12 DAY 4 St. Vincent de Paul Year End Food Drive Gr. 3 LA Part B Achievement Test

13 DAY 5 St. Vincent de Paul Year End Food Drive

Kindergarten Orientation Evening 6:00 pm 14 DAY 6 St. Vincent de Paul Year End Food Drive

FAMILY DANCE

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Gr. 4 & Gr. 4/5 Gr. 3 Math Ach. T CAP Presentation Gr. 6 Social Studies Ach. Test SMOOTHIE DAY

DAY 1 9:00 Food PickUp Gr. 6 LA Part B Achievement Test Gr. 2s & 3s Heritage Park Daddy Donut Day 7:30 a.m. Library 22 DAY 6 Year End Mass @ St. Peters Church 9:30 am Pizza Fun Lunch Gr. 6 Farewell 1:15

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18 DAY 2 Gr. 6 Math Ach. Test Gr. 1 Home Depot Field Trip 1B am / 1F pm

19 DAY 3 Gr. 6 Science Achievement Test

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WILD WILD WEST SPORTS DAY!

4 Grand Opening Celebration of our new Playground 2:005:00pm

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DAY 1

St. Vincent de Paul

Orientation -Gr. 6 Talent Showcase Div. 1 (9:00 am)

26 DAY 2 Talent Showcase Div.II (9:00 am) Gr. 6 Pro-Life presentation pm

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Gr. 6 Retreat/Barbeque

DAY 4 Last Day of Classes Early Dismissal 11:00 a.m. for students PM Organization for Teachers

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