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While January sees the beginning of the New Year, many of us also regard it as the true beginning of the long, hard winter. In this sense it is apt that the virtue for January is COURAGE. The quote for this month is Isaiah 41:10, “Do not be afraid; I am with You” “Be not afraid!” is also what the angel tells Mary at the annunciation. (Lk 1:30) and at the resurrection, another angel uses the same words to tell the women at the tomb that Christ has risen. (Mt 28:5) Jesus himself uses these words to strengthen his apostles. (Jn 6:20) It takes a lot of courage to practice and be true to our Catholic faith. This month at Our Lady of Perpetual Help we will demonstrate our courage to live our faith.
The principal act of courage is to endure and withstand dangers doggedly rather than to attack them. St. Thomas Aquinas
To have courage for whatever comes in life - everything lies in that. St Theresa of Avila
Though the path is plain and smooth for men of good will, he who walks it will not travel far, and will do so only with difficulty, if he does not have good feet: that is, courage and a persevering spirit. St. John of the Cross
We have what we seek. It is there all the time, and if we give it time, it will make itself known to us. Thomas Merton
Do not wait for leaders; do it alone, person to person. Blessed Mother Teresa
I know God will not give me anything I can't handle. I just wish that He didn't trust me so much. Blessed Mother Teresa
Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections. St. Francis de Sales
Today, there is a need for believers with credibility, who are ready to spread in every area of society the Christian principles and ideals by which their action is inspired. This is holiness, the universal vocation of all the baptized, which motivates people to carry out their duty with fidelity and courage, looking not to their own selfish interests but to the common good, seeking God's will at every moment. Benedict XVI
Said a disappointed visitor, “Why has my stay here yielded no fruit?” “Could it be because you lacked the courage to shake the tree?” said the Master benignly. Anthony de Mello Jesuit Priest and Author
Be patient with everyone, but above all with thyself. Do not be disheartened by your imperfections, but always rise up with fresh courage. St. Francis de Sales
Hope has two beautiful daughters - their names are anger and courage; anger at the way things are, and courage to see that they do not remain the way they are. St. Augustine
Thank you,
Lillian Kurnik Principal
Principal’s message
January Newsletter
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Happy New Year and welcome back! We have some exciting plans for this term and look forward to another great term of activities for our children. To recap the close of last year, many thanks to Cath Collins who arranged for the Poinsettia sales at OLPH which raised approximately $2,000 for the school this year. Thank you also to all the amazing parent volunteers who coordinated gorgeous and generous Christmas baskets for those in need – it is a huge amount of work and I’m sure they were wel-comed with so much appreciation. As part of the Christmas basket giving, we were able to raise more funds through the purchasing of gift cards through www.funscript.com which is coordinated by our fantastic parent Stacey O’Keeffe.
Starting January, we will continue our focus on community giving with each class preparing for the class community service event. In addition, the students will be “getting in the groove” with the hip hop program during their gym classes this year which will culminate in a school performance on February 12th. Finally, we will have our January CSAC meeting at 7:00 pm in the library on January 29th.
As always, please feel free to reach out to me anytime for information.
Thanks,
Natalia Dukszta CSAC Chair, OLPH (C) 416-320-8887 [email protected]
CSAC Chair’s Message
Kindergarten Registration Kindergarten registration begins on Monday, January 7th, 2013 at 9:00 am. For September 2013:
Children born in 2009 are eligible for Junior Kindergarten
Children born in 2008 are eligible for Senior Kindergarten, note that if a child is already in JK at OLPH, you do not need to re-register for SK
Please bring the following:
Child’s Birth Certificate (Certificate of Citizenship or landed Immigrant status)
Child’s or Parent Catholic Baptismal Certificate (or other proof of Catholicity)
Child’s Ontario Health Card
Child’s Immunization Record
Proof of Residency in Toronto (Tax Assessment or Utility Bill)
Registration applications will be available online at www.tcdsb.org however, they will be processed at the school on or after January 7th, 2013.
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This fall 40 students from grades 2-6 took part in an after school musical theatre program, under the direction of Sarina Condello. The children worked collaboratively with heart and soul, singing, dancing and acting the roles of African animals to perform their rendition of the Lion King. It was a ROARING success! Parents, students and staff were entertained by the captivating cast, during two shows in December. We are extremely proud of all the actors and actresses who told the story on stage with remarkable enthusiasm and confidence!
Lion King Musical
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Advent Celebration
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Advent Celebration
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January 2013 Important Dates:
Friday January 11th, 2013 Spirit Hot Lunch
Monday January 14th, 2013 Kindergarten Registration Night 4 -8 pm
Friday January 18th, 2013 OLPH Pizza Lunch and Non Uniform Day
Tuesday January 22nd, 2013 OSSLAT Assessment : Gr. 4 Students in Ms. Komisar, Mrs. Sourial and Ms. Grossi only
Friday January 25th, 2013 Professional Development Day (No School)
Monday January 28th, 2013 OLPH School Mass : 9:30 am at OLPH Church (Parents/Guardians/Grandparents are most welcome to attend)
Tuesday January 29th, 2013 CSAC Meeting : 7pm in the OLPH Library
February 2013 Important Dates:
Monday February 4 – 12 Hip Hop Dance Lessons ( The Performance and Big Show! Tuesday February 12th, 2013 )
Monday February 11 Report Card Sent Home Today at 3:30 pm
Tuesday February 12 CSAC Shrove Tuesday Pancakes (Provided by CSAC for all students)
Wednesday February 13 ASH WEDNESDAY MASS : 9:30 am Ashes will be
distributed by Father Jim during this Mass ( All Welcome)
Wednesday February 13 Parent/ Teacher Interviews (Evening)
Thursday February 14 Parent /Teacher Interviews (Evening)
Friday February 15 Professional Development Day ( No School )
Monday February 18 Family Day (No School)
Tuesday February 26 CSAC Meeting :7pm in the OLPH Library
Wednesday February 27 OLPH/CSAC TRIVIA Night: OLPH Parents 6:30pm in the OLPH School Gym : Mr. Chase IZ the QUIZ Master! Please Come Out!
Important Dates March 2013 Important Dates:
Friday March 1st, 2013 OLPH SKI DAY : Mount St. Louis Moonstone (Grade 4 -8 only)
Monday 11 – 15th, 2013 March Break
Tuesday March 18th, 2013 Third Term Begins.
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 New Years Day 2 3 4 5
6 Epiphany 7 School Re-opens Kindergarten Registration Begins 8:00-4:00
8 9 10 11 CSAC Spirit Lunch GREASE : After-school play 3:30-5:00
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13 Baptism of Our Lord
14 Kindergarten Registration Night 4:00 pm-8:00pm
15 16 Rosary Apostolates
17 18 OLPH Pizza Lunch & Non-uniform Day GREASE : After-school play 3:30-5:00
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20 21 22 OLPH OSSLAT Grade 4 (Gifted)
23 24 25 Professional Development Day - NO SCHOOL
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27 28
OLPH Mass 9:30 am
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CSAC Meeting 7pm
Junior Boys Soccer
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Junior Girls Soccer
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jANUARY 2013
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Virtue of the Month: Courage
C H R I S T M A S B R E A K
SCHOOL RE-OPENS—MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 2013
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Number of school days 194
Number of professional activity days 6
Labour Day September 3, 2012
First Instructional Day September 4, 2012
Thanksgiving Day October 8, 2012
Christmas Break December 24, 2012-January 4, 2013
Family Day February 18, 2013
Mid-Winter Break March 11-15, 2013
Good Friday March 29, 2013
Easter Monday April 1, 2013
Victoria Day May 20, 2013
Last day of classes for elementary schools June 27, 2013
Six (6) professional development days for ELEMENTARY schools
· November 16, 2012 Parent Teacher Conferences
· December 7, 2012 Provincial education priorities
· January 25, 2013 Assessment, evaluation and reporting
· February 15, 2013 Parent Teacher Conferences
· June 7, 2013 Assessment, evaluation and reporting
· June 28, 2013 Provincial education priorities/Faith day
Two PD days devoted to Provincial Education Priorities. One PD day devoted to Faith Development. Schools have the option to select their Faith Day from one of the six identified PD days. The remaining three PD days will be devoted to system priorities and local goals articulated in the School Learning Improvement Plans.
TCDSB School Year Calendar 2012-2013
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