Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Elementary School
55 Hammet Street, Cambridge, ON, N3C 2H5
519-658-4041
Principal’s Message
Dear Parents/Guardians and Students,
On behalf of the Our Lady of the Fatima Catholic Elementary School Staff, I would like to
wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas. It is our hope that you enjoy a blessed,
safe and relaxing Christmas Season with your family and friends.
Please take some time to read about some of the important happenings
taking place in our school community this month, including: the Annual Red
Stocking Campaign (Nov. 29-Dec. 11), our School Advent Mass (Sunday, Dec
4th at 11:30 a.m. at St. Mary of the Visitation ), Guest Speaker, Chris Bray
brings his ‘Spreading the Faith’ message to OLOF on Dec. 5, our School
Christmas Concert (Dec. 20, 6:30 p.m.), and Our Lady of Fatima tradition—
The Christmas Turkey Lunch (Dec 22). A reminder that parents and families
are always welcome to join us for assemblies, and presentations - we just ask
that you first sign in at the office.
If you haven’t already done so, please consider signing up for
‘School Cash Online’ through our school website. It is a safe
alternative to sending cash to school with your child. By using
School Cash Online you are also helping to reduce our use of
paper since consent for excursions can also be done online now.
God Bless and Merry Christmas,
Mr. D. Lynch
Please consider “School CASH ONLINE” option
https://wcdsb.schoolcashonline.com/
The benefits to you are:
 You will receive a notice every time your child is going on a trip or taking part in an activity in which
payment is required
 The permission form for excursions is attached to payment online so you do not need to fill out the
hard copy permission form
 It is easy to register and easy to pay on line using credit Card or Debit for your convenience
 Your child is much safer not carrying cash to school
 The student and the teacher are not bothered with the handling of money
 No change is required with your Online Payment
We thank you and hope you will consider paying for your child using the online payment option
“ O ur Catholic Schools – Heart of the community, success for each, a place for all ”
2016-2017 Grade 1 French Immersion
Parent Information Night
For Parents of Children Currently in SK
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French Immersion is currently offered as a pilot project at Sir Edgar Bauer CES in
Waterloo, St Anne CES in Kitchener, and Our Lady of Fatima CES in Cambridge.
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The French Immersion Program is intended for students who do not speak French at
home. Communication between school and home is in English, as it is presumed that
parents are not French speakers. Half of the school day takes place in English, and the
other half in French.
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Subjects taught in French include: French Language Arts, Social Sciences, Science &
Technology, Physical Education & Health, Dance, Drama, Visual Arts, and Music.
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Subjects taught in English include: English Language Arts, Religious Education, Family Life,
and Mathematics.
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Transportation to the French Immersion Program offered at a school that is not a child’s
neighbourhood school is the responsibility of the parent/guardian.
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At OLOF, the Parent Information Meeting is scheduled for:
Our Lady of Fatima CES
Thursday January 19, 2017
6:00 - 7:00pm
55 Hammet Street, Cambridge
Christmas Turkey Lunch - December 22, 2016
Our Lady of Fatima will be having its Annual Christmas Lunch on Thursday December 22nd.
Lunch for the students will include turkey and all the fixings.
Please register online and submit $3.00 to cover the cost of the turkey and table rentals
and indicate your choice of food item you wish to donate.
Each child is responsible for bringing 1 of the following items.
Please select your 2 preferred items and a notice will be sent home indicating which of the
2 items would be best to bring.
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10 1b bag of potatoes mashed - ready to serve
2 boxes of stove top stuffing - ready to serve
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2 cans of turkey gravy
1 bag of frozen corn
1 dozen buns buttered
1 pkg of apple/orange juice boxes
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1 dozen/pkg Christmas Cookies
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(NO NUTS PLEASE!!!)
1 dozen paper plates
1 pkg of forks/knives/napkins
Healthy, Active Living Fit Bit
DECEMBER FIT BIT
Healthy Holiday Celebrations!
Holiday celebrations allow schools the opportunity to make
nutritious foods taste great. They also provide an opportunity for
students to learn about healthy eating. With a little creativity, you
can help students practice what they know about healthy eating and
Canada’s Food Guide during the holiday celebrations!
Shift the focus from food to fun!
 Have a tasting party where kids can vote which healthy foods
they would like to have. Including kids in the decision making may enhance their acceptance of healthy
foods at celebrations
 Ask parents to bring things like games, crafts and other fun activity items instead of food
Food Ideas
Use nature’s colours to your advantage! There are a ton of vegetables to match the colours of the season.
 Create a Christmas tree out of broccoli and various veggies as tree ornaments
 Use carrot sticks as a representation of Hanukah candles
 Make fruit kabobs, alternating green and red grapes, or green and red apple pieces
 Decorate mini bagel holiday ornaments with colourful veggies cut in a variety of shapes
Annual Christmas Concert - Dec 20th
Our Lady of Fatima Annual Christmas Concert will take place in the gym on Tuesday, December 20th at 6:30 pm for grades JK-8. A dress rehearsal will be held the
same day at 1:00 pm and family and friends who cannot make the evening performance are welcome to attend at that time. In the evening, students should be in
their classrooms by 6:15 pm. The entire school will gather to sing the final song.
For safety reasons, we ask that children be
picked up in their classroom. The concert will
last approximately 1 hour.
The Learning Commons News
As part of this year’s transition of our Library to a Learning Commons model,
a Makerspace will be soon added to our space. This will support student education in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM).
As well as some additional “maker” activities coming soon, we have a Lego
wall being installed in the next 4-6 weeks. We are in great need of Lego pieces for this wall as well as for an
upcoming Lego Makers Club. If you have any used (or new) Lego you would be willing to donate it would be
greatly appreciated. They can be dropped off at the office or at the Learning Commons.
Thank you!
Mrs. Gear, Library Technician
Bus Students
Dates To Remember
November 28 - December 11 - Red Stocking Campaign
December 1 - Girls V-ball Tournament at St. Margaret CES
December 2 - Spirit Assembly in the Gym at 10:20 a.m.
(re-scheduled from Nov. 25th)
December 4 - OLOF Family Advent Mass at St. Mary’s, 11:30 a.m.
December 5 - Chris Bray, Guest Speaker, Presentation in Gym, 1:00 p.m.
December 6 - Catholic School Council Meeting in
The Learning Commons, 6:00 p.m.
December 7 - Gr. 8 Experience the Arts and Tech Day at St. Benedict CSS
December 9 - PA Day
December 10 - Generations Mass - St. Mary’s w Bishop Crosby, 5:00 p.m.
December 20 - OLOF Christmas Concert, 6:30 p.m. in the School Gym
December 22 - Annual Turkey Lunch
December 23 - Red, White & Green Day, Christmas Sweater,
Christmas Holidays Begin
Pizza Days - Friday, Jan 13
Thursday, Jan 26 (Due to Friday Jan 26th is a PD Day)
Friday, Feb 10
Friday, Feb 24
Friday, March 10
Friday, March 31
Future Important Date: Graduation - June 29th, 2017
The STSWR website allows parents/guardians
to subscribe and receive notifications about
route delays, cancellations and school
closures.
For Delays, Closures & Cancellations:
Visit www.stswr.ca
Click “Delays, Closures & Cancellations”
Click “Delays & Cancellations”
Bus cancellations are also communicated via
local media (radio, television)
To Subscribe to E-mail Notifications for
Route Delays and Cancellations and
School Closures:
Visit www.stswr.ca
Click “Delays, Closures & Cancellations”
Click “Delays & Cancellations”
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If you have any questions please feel free to
contact Student Transportation Services of
Waterloo Region at 519-650-4934 ext.221
Dance A Thon Fundraiser Results
As a school community we raised $10,451.00 at this year’s Dance A Thon!
 Thank you Falcons for all your hard work and making this a successful
year! This money will go towards a variety of initiatives. To highlight a
few: 2 motivational speakers, Google Chromebook charging chart
and items for the Learning Commons renovation.
Below we have listed all of the companies that were able to donate to
our event this year.
We would not be successful without all of your support. Thank you to all!
Best Buy
Dickson Bowl
Drains R Us
Cambridge Winter Hawks
Cambridge YMCA
WG Johnson
National Sports
99 Video
Pottery to Go
The Museum
Ibowl
Wedges 'N Woods
Boston Pizza
Granite Homes
City of Cambridge
Mike the Plumber
Henna
Renna Bruce / Jazlyn J
Waterloo Siskins
Dynamo
Lonestar
Essence
Old Marina
Homewood Suites
MasterMind
Bed & Body Works
Farmboy
Chloe Jacobs
Splatzone
Cambridge Martial Arts
Jamberry
Jennifer Romano
Playfit