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February 2017
Inspired by Christ. Learning together. Serving together.
“Peace and war begin at home.
If we truly want peace in the world, let us begin by loving one another in our own families.
If we want to spread joy, we need for every family to have joy.” – Mother Teresa
Dear Parents and Friends of St. George Catholic School,
As you are aware things are very busy here at St. George Catholic School. I continue to be in awe of the support and
dedication of our community. Our first term report cards will be sent on February 2, 2017. Interviews will be hosted on
February 9th. Our March Break will be from March 13th to March 17th this year. On February 20th we will be celebrating Family Day. Family Day reminds us all to focus our thoughts, energies and time to those closest to us—the members of our own families. Throughout our busy lives filled with learning, teaching and working, it is easy to allow ourselves to lose sight of what should always be most important—our children, parents, spouses, siblings and other loved
ones. It is also easy to lose sight of the important role we play within the family of God—in our own parish families.
It is my hope and prayer that you will take time during this day to continue to discover the beauty and gifts of family.
I would like to share with you a beautiful prayer for families written by Pope Francis called “Prayer to the Holy
Family”, that is included in this newsletter.
God Bless,
Mary Lynn Hamzo
Very Proud Principal
Guest Speaker
On Monday, February 13th (PM)
we welcome Leroy Hibbert as our special
guest speaker from LUSO. He will
be speaking to our students about
Racism and Anti Bullying.
We look forward to his presentation!
Basketball Update!
The boys and girls basketball
teams are off to a great
start! They have both won
all of their games this season. It looks like they will
finish strong down the
stretch! We wish them good
luck for playoffs
starting
February 13th!
New Book Display Day
in our Library!
Monday, February 6, 2017
New books recently added to
our
library collection
will be on display for the day.
Each class will get a chance to
preview the books
before they are available for
circulation.
Happy Reading!
Prayer to the Holy Family
Jesus, Mary and Joseph,
in you we contemplate
the splendor of true love;
to you we turn with trust.
Holy Family of Nazareth,
grant that our families too
may be places of communion and prayer,
authentic schools of the Gospel
and small domestic churches.
Holy Family of Nazareth,
may families never again experience
violence, rejection and division;
may all who have been hurt or scandalized
find ready comfort and healing.
Holy Family of Nazareth,
make us once more mindful
of the sacredness and inviolability of the family,
and its beauty in God’s plan.
Jesus, Mary and Joseph,
Graciously hear our prayer.
Amen.
Save the Date!
Parent Advisory Council will be hosting a
Parent Engagement Event on
Saturday, March 4
at the Komoka Wellness Center
6:15-8:15 P M
Family Skate and Activities in the
YMCA Gym for parents and students
of St George Catholic School!
EQAOOur grade three and six students
will be writing EQAO from
May 23 to June 5, 2017.
We would respectfully ask that you do not
schedule appointments or vacations during this time period. It is imperative that all
students be in attendance.
Thank you in advance for your support!
REMINDER!!!
Just a reminder that we are collecting supplies for Paige Riopelle to take with her on
her mission to help students in need. We are
asking for your supply or
money donations to be
handed in by Friday, February
17th. We thank you in advance
for all your support.
WE CAN MAKE A
DIFFERENCE! !
Ms. Hogan’s Class
The Grade 3 class would like to thank Paige
Riopelle for all her help these past 4 months.
Paige was a co-op student in Ms. Hogan’s class
this past semester.
We will miss you.
Student Parliament
Valentine’s Fitness Dance
Tuesday, February 14th
in the afternoon.
We are asking for a box of pasta
or cereal for a donation
to the food bank. Thank you for
your generosity!
February 2017 Newsletter
KEEP YOUR CHILD SAFE ONLINE
Computers have become part of our everyday lives and keeping children safe online is a concern for parents
everywhere. Here are a few helpful tips:
* Keep the computer in a common area and not in the child’s bedroom. This way, you can monitor your
child’s computer use.
* Remind your child that the internet is a public place and never post inappropriate pictures or make comments they would not make in person.
* Remind them that what is posted online cannot be totally erased.
* Make sure that protection features of websites are activated. There are tools available through your Internet
Provider to help ensure that children are safe online.
* Become familiar with the sites your child visits. Ensure the sites they visit and the games they play are appropriate.
* Limit screen time so your child continues to play with friends, interact with family and develops other interests.
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Encourage your child to talk to you about anything concerning that they may encounter online.
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Have a family agreement or set of rules for internet use.
To learn more, visit websites on child safety such as: http://www.getcybersafe.gc.ca/cnt/prtctyrslf/prtctn-fml/chld-sf-en.aspx http://mediasmarts.ca/
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It’s easy just to watch TV or text or go online.
But what’s that doing to me?
Are there better things to try?
I could turn off all of my screens
And take myself outside.
Go for a walk, go fly a kite
Or take my bike for a ride.
I sit 6 hours at school and sleep another 9.
So screen time should be limited,
No more than 2 a day would really be just fine.
Recreational screen time should be limited to no more than 2 hours per day.
http://www.csep.ca/CMFiles/Guidelines/CSEP_SBGuidelines_child_en.pdf
February 2017
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
1
Thu
2
Fri
Sat
3
4
10
11
Report Cards
Go Home
5
6
7
8
New Book
Day
12
13
Anti Bullying
Speaker
Leroy
Hibbert
P.M.
19
20
Rosary
16
17
18
21
23
24
25
22
NO SCHOOL
27
Parent
Teacher
Interviews
3:30-7:30 p.m.
14
15
Valentines
Day!
Mass
Fitness Dance
9:30 am
in the P. M.
Donation of
Pasta or Cereal
Family Day
26
9
28
Burning
of the
Palms