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230 Humbercrest Boulevard Toronto, Ontario
M6S 4L3 Telephone: 416-393-5275
Principal: F. Savoia
Superintendent:
416-222-8282 x 2732 Dr. J. Saraco
Trustee: Barbara Poplawski
416-512-3410
Parish:
St. James 728 Annette Street Toronto, Ontario
416-767-6451
Classes start at 9:00 a.m. (Please be on time)
Lunch Hour: 12:05 p.m. – 1:05 p.m.
Dismissal: 3:30 p.m.
Chairperson: Z. Beckles Co- Chair - M. Bijukovic Treasurer: C. Trotman Recording Secretary: D. Hammond
Dear Parent / Guardian, Kindly be informed that I will be on
leave from Friday, December 6,
2013 to Friday December 13, 2013.
In my absence Mr. Paul
Woloszanskyj former principal of St.
Leo will take over my duties at St.
James.
Thank you for your support and
understanding during this time.
Sincerely,
F. Savoia, Principal
NEXT MEETING
Thursday, January 16, 2014 6:30 p.m.
The following are some of the items to be raffled off during the Christmas Concert:
28 inch TV RCA model $50.00 Pizza Pizza gift card World Finest Chocolate basket Mini Family Portrait session Hand Knit Circle Scarf donated by a parent The 1 month membership and uniform at the karate place (debbie got this) $50.00 Gift card Swiss Chalet Donated by Mr. Savoia
St. James
Anchor of Hope
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STUDENT COUNCIL
Nicholas Riccardi (Chair), Vincent Pham (Vice Chair), Martina Mrazovac (Secretary), and Hillary Olojo Kosoko (Treasurer).
STUDENT COUNCIL REPORT:
ST. FRANCIS TABLE
St. Francis Table would like to take
this opportunity to thank-you for
responding so generously to our
Thanksgiving Food Drive.
On behalf of the Capuchin friars,
staff, volunteers and patrons of St.
Francis Table, please accept our
heartfelt thanks and appreciation for
such a wonderful effort on part of
your school community. May God
continue to bless all our efforts!
Sincerely, Br. John Frampton
TOONIE TUESDAY
To everyone who participated in our Toonie Tuesday fundraiser for the Philippines, we thank you. Congratulations to all our students, staff and their families for their
outpouring of generosity. You make us very proud. Thanks again for responding with compassion to those in need.
“On behalf of the typhoon victims,
thank you St. James Catholic
School students, teachers and staff
for helping our country the
philippines. May God bless you all.”
Lyann’s Family
REMEMBRANCE DAY
CEREMONY
The students respectfully
participated in our Remembrance Day Service on
November 11th. We were honoured to have the
McDougall family and Officer
Eric our school community Police officer in
attendance. The students honoured Mr. McDougall, our
retired custodian who served
in the Canadian Navy and passed away this
summer. Each student signed a red peace dove
pledging to be a peacemaker. The doves
formed the Canadian flag and
was displayed at the service.
Mrs. Costanzo
FDK
On Nov. 7 Ms. Kontra and Mrs. Cochrane's class were visited by the Scientists in the School program.
The program chosen was "I Can be a Scientist". There were 4 stations where the students became : Astronomer; an expert in the scientific study of the stars and planets; Chemist; a scientist skilled in scientific study of substances and elements and how they reach when combined with one another; Paleontologist; a scientist studying forms of life existing long ago through the discovery of fossils; and a Meteorologist; a scientist who studies the science of atmospheric conditions or the weather. Some of the fun activities,were looking at the stars inside a tent, making a dinosaur fossil, mixing substances eg. sand, sugar with water to see if they dissolved, and trying out an anemometer (wind machine). It was alot of fun and educational too.
The FDK classes visited
Loblaws on Nov. 22 and Nov.
29. They were met by a nutritionist who showed us
Canada's Food Guide. We then visited the various
sections of the store to see the food items on Canada's
Food Guide. We were able to
touch fresh fruits and vegetables, felt the difference
between oatmeal and steel oats, looked at brown and
white breads. We then went
to the meat and alternatives section and touched a real
live lobster. Then we went to the dairy section to see
yogurt, cheese, and milk. We
had a little break in the flower department where the
nutritionist made a great dip with greek yogurt,
mayonnaise and fresh herbs and onion and we all dipped
some raw vegetables in it.
When we got back to school we all took home a bag filled
with goodies from Loblaws. It
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was a fun trip and it didn't cost us anything.
VOLLEYBALL
Two weeks week the boys’ and girls’ volleyball teams played at the Divisional tournament at James Culnan. The boys and girls played with enthusiasm, dedication, sportsmanship and great teamwork. Both the girls and boys represented St. James proudly and they finished first and second respectively. As winners of the girls Divisional tournament, the girls advanced to the South Regional tournament on Wednesday, November 20th. They are the first ever team to represent St. James at the South Regional tournament and the first to win the tournament! The girls played at the City tournament on Thursday November 28th at Humber College and after some challenging and close matches, finished 6th in all of Toronto! We’d like to congratulate the following athletes for their effort and dedication over the past month.
Congratulations to the girls team: Samantha B., Alyson S., Sylvia C., Hillary O.,Feven N.,Sierra G.,Eva V.,Kaitlyn M.,Martina M.,Christine O., Alba M. Boys team: Bryan G.,John Clyde M.,Adam S.,Zachary B.,Justin S.,Michael S.,Sam B.,Nicholas R.,Mackenzie D., Jackie T.,
GRADE 7
The students in Mrs. Pietrangelo’s grade 7 class are writing letters to Kathleen Wynne, the Premier of Ontario. Our letters are regarding the use of certain pesticides on Ontario crops which are killing bee populations. In our recent visit to the Royal Winter Fair, we learned that bee populations have declined, due to certain pesticide used on corn crops. Ontario farmers have noticed a decline of crop yield at about 30%. The students were fascinated to learn the importance of bees in our ecosystem, and how this directly affects our food source.
The Christmas season is upon us and the grade seven students will participate in an Advent wreath celebration within our classroom to welcome this Holy Season! Later in
December, each student will be decorating their own gingerbread house. Best wishes for a Very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Mrs. Pietrangelo
A Christmas to Remember St. James’ Primary Classes
Congratulations on a very successful Book Fair
Thank you to the students, families and teachers of St. James for their great support of this year’s Scholastic Book Fair! This year the sales were $1600 and we raised over $750 which will be spent on books for the library.
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Tips to helping your child succeed with
extra help:
1. Get them involved in the
plan. Give your child the
chance to have some say in
when the work will be done,
how much time is given for
each task, and what the goals
are.
2. Making the grade is not all
about marks. Help improve
your child's self-confidence by
letting him or her know that
marks are only one way of
evaluating performance and
ability. Marks alone can't
measure your children as
individuals.
3. Finish what they start. Help
children understand it is
important to stick with an
assignment until it is
completed. Make sure your
children know you are proud of
them when they master
something.
4. Be positive and give
praise. Be sure to congratulate
your child with each success
and milestone reached.
5. Talk to the teacher. Keep in
touch with the teacher to learn
about your child's progress.
Work together if a new action
plan is required.
DECEMBER 11 Christmas Concert K-4
18 Advent Mass 19 Last Day of School 20 NO SCHOOL JANUARY 6 School Begins 15 School Mass 16 CSAC MEETING 24 Assessment and Evaluation Day Virtue: CHARITY
Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectation: A Collaborative Contributor Faith, Hope and Charity Prayer Loving God, we pray that the Toronto Catholic District School Board community continue to witness to the theological virtues of Faith, Hope and Charity. May we be people of FAITH, always willing to follow the example of Jesus in all that we do. May we be people of HOPE, always trusting in your loving presence in our lives May we be people of CHARITY, always willing to give of ourselves to better the lives of others. Reminders:
Friday, December 20th is a system-wide Professional Activity Day (no classes for students)
Christmas Break: December 23rd through to January 3rd. Classes will resume Monday, January 6th. Have a safe and happy Christmas.
Winter is Coming
And so is the winter weather. Get all the latest information about cancellations and closures throughout the winter
months, and all year long by following @TCDSB on Twitter.
Full-Day Kindergarten Registration for September 2014
The Toronto Catholic District School Board invites families with children born in 2010, to register for Kindergarten beginning Wednesday, January 8th, 2014.
St. James will offer one evening registration on Thursday, January 16, 2013 - from 4:30 p.m to 7:30 p.m. PLEASE BOOK AN APPOINTMENT
New for 2014: parents can save time and complete their application via the Board’s new Online Registration Website: http://soar.tcdsb.org
The following original documents are required for registration:
1.Child's Birth Certificate (Certificate of Citizenship or Landed Immigrant Status)
2.Child's Catholic Baptismal Certificate (or other proof of Catholicity)
3.Child's Immunization Record
4.Proof of residency in Toronto
General information is available by telephone at 416-222-8282, ext. 5314 or via the board’s website at www.tcdsb.org
Supporting Relief Efforts in the Philippines
A heartfelt thank you to the all the students, staff and families who have contributed to fundraising efforts to support relief
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efforts in the Philippines. Just a reminder that the Canadian Government will match all donations made to the Archdiocese of Toronto for this cause up to December 9th. Check out the board website for details. http://www.tcdsb.org/Board/NurturingOurCatholicCommunity/News/2013-2014/Pages/Humanitarian-Aid-for-Philippines.aspx
A Christmas Creed
I believe in Jesus Christ and in the
beauty of the gospel begun in Bethlehem.
I believe in the one whose spirit glorified
a little town; and whose spirit still
brings music to persons all over the
world, in towns both large and small.
I believe in the one for whom the crowded
inn could find no room, and I confess
that my heart still sometimes wants to
exclude Christ from my life today.
I believe in the one who the rulers of the
earth ignored and the proud could
never understand; whose life was among
common people, whose welcome came
from persons of hungry hearts.
I believe in the one who proclaimed the
love of God to be invincible:
I believe in the one whose cradle was a
mother's arms, whose modest home in
Nazareth had love for its only wealth,
who looked at persons and made them
see what God's love saw in them, who by
love brought sinners back to purity,
and lifted human weakness up to meet
the strength of God.
I confess my ever-lasting need of God:
The need of forgiveness for our
selfishness and greed, the need of new
life for empty souls, the need of love for
hearts grown cold.
I believe in God who gives us the best of
himself.
I believe in Jesus, the son of the living
God, born in Bethlehem this night,
for me and
for the world
Sharing Christ’s message of love, hope,
peace and forgiveness:
Spend quality time with the
people you care about.
Talk less, listen more
Be generous with praise and
encouragement
Smile often
Look for the good in people
and situations.
Role model courteous
behaviours.
Volunteer in your community
Help people around you who
are going through a difficult
time.
Keep a jar filled with special
intentions on your kitchen
table and include these needs
in your mealtime prayer.
Take your kids grocery
shopping, fill a bag of
favorite Christmas foods and
deliver it to a community food
cupboard.
Help out at a food bank or
charitable Christmas store.
Last, but not least, wish
others a Merry Christmas
The staff and students of
St. James
Wish you a blessed and
joyous Christmas and
may the New Year bring
you good
health and
prosperity!
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