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Principal Message

Dear Families,

During the month of October, we celebrate the Virtue of Gratitude.

Through this lens we consciously reflect on the unique gifts that God has

bestowed upon us. October is a time to reflect on the gift of life and all

of the positive aspects that this gift encompasses. Let us take a

deliberate pause from the rapid pace of life and remember to give

praise and thanks to our Lord. We thank Him for the gift of life, family

and friends. Please keep in your prayers families that may be in need of

God’s support and guidance during this month. For the month of

October, our school community will continue to collect donated items

for the Agincourt Community Services Association. Thank you to those

who have already donated items in support of this school initiative. We

will have a non-uniform day on Friday October 27th to celebrate the

generosity and kindness that is present in our school community.

With the support of the Me to We organization our student population

will be engaging in different initiatives this school year. We will be

developing leadership skills in our students so that they can actively

participate in servicing our local and global communities.

On Friday October 13th our student population will be making Rosary

Bracelets that will consist of one decade of the rosary. They will be

blessed by Father Michael and used by the students throughout the

school year with the Rosary Apostolates volunteers and at home with

their families. As we celebrate the Year of the School we always want

to keep Christ centered in everything that we do.

Yours truly,

Ms. S. Scott

Principal

“Oh give thanks to the Lord, for He is good,

For His steadfast love endures forever.” (Pslam 107:1)

St. Marguerite Bourgeoys CATHOLIC SCHOOL

75 Alexmuir Boulevard, Scarborough Ontario M1V 1H6

Telephone: 416-393-5381 Fax: 416-393-5606

Mrs. Susan Scott

PRINCIPAL

Mr. Kevin Malcolm 416-222-8282 ext. 2263 SUPERINTENDENT

Mr. Garry Tanuan 416-222-8282 ext. 3408 TRUSTEE

Prince of Peace

265 Alton Towers Circle Scarborough Ontario M1V 4E7

PARISH

Ms. Sharon Gonsalves

CSPC CHAIR

www.tcdsb.org/cpic

CPIC (PARENT ENGAGEMENT - TCDSB)

www.tcdsb.org/oapce-toronto

OAPCE TORONTO (PROVINCIAL VOICE FOR PARENTS)

101 9:00 am–3:30 pm Lunch 11:45 -12:45

ENROLLMENTHOURS OF OPERATION LUNCH HOUR

NEW REGISTRANTS WELCOME

Apply online: soar.tcdsb.org

Call 416-393-5381 or the TCDSB Admissions Department at 416-222-8282, ext. 5320.

For general information about the Toronto Catholic District School Board, visit www.tcdsb.org

Stay in touch with the latest news throughout the school year: Follow @TCDSB on Twitter or Toronto Catholic DSB on Instagram

October 2017

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A Thanksgiving Prayer

Heavenly Creator,

In this season of gratitude and abundance,

We give You thanks for our many blessings

As we pray for all who struggle

With hunger and want.

Be with them in the dark of night,

When all hope seems lost.

Keep their faith strong as they await relief.

And let Your goodness flow through our

Hearts and hands as we reach out to one

Another in the full, true joy

Of Thanksgiving in Christ

THANKSGIVING GATHERING:

We celebrated our first school mass on October 13th with Father Michael from our school parish, Prince of

Peace. He blessed our school community, gave thanks for our unique individual gifts and reminded us of the

importance of prayer. Father Michael will be returning to visit the students in their classroom throughout the

school year. Before mass the Rosary Apostolate volunteers assisted our student community with creating a

personal rosary bracelet that will be blessed by Father Michael before students use them to pray the rosary

for the 2017 – 2018 Year of the School.

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STUDENT NUTRITION PROGRAM:

Our Student Nutrition Program has started the school year off strong. The

students are provided with a daily healthy snack before the morning recess

that adheres to the Canada’s Food Guide and incorporates three of the

four food groups. This non-profit initiative is subsidized at a municipal and

provincial level to ensure that all students have a healthy start to the day

so that they can focus and achieve academic success. Our program at St.

Marguerite Bourgeoys is a great success thanks to Mrs. Policarpio, our

Nutrition Program Coordinator and parent volunteers. Please contact the

school if you are interested in volunteering some time to assist with food

preparation or clean-up.

CURRICULUM NIGHT:

Thank you to the many families that came out on September 19th for our Curriculum Night and Family BBQ. It

was wonderful to see so many families gathered together with members of the St. Marguerite Bourgeoys

teaching staff in support of our Catholic education. This venue provided parents with the opportunity to learn

more about their child’s diverse programs of study, classroom expectations and the important role that

parents play in their child’s education. As partners we will work together to provide rich learning

opportunities for student development and build upon the foundational values of our Catholic faith.

ACCESS TO THE SCHOOL YARD:

The kindergarten gate will be opened before and after school for parents and students to use in order to gain

access to the larger school yard. This pathway will eliminate the need to walk around the perimeter of the

school to drop off or pick up your child. Remember that the supervision in the school yard starts at 8:30 a.m.

for students in grades 1-8 and the kindergarten supervision starts at 8:45 a.m. Please ensure that an adult is

present before dropping off your child.

SCHOOL ENTRY FOR INCLEMENT WEATHER:

On inclement weather days (i.e. excessive rain, heavy snow and extreme icy conditions) a green sign will be

placed on the front door indicating that the students will be entering the building via the front door for

supervision in the gym. If there is no green sign on the door, then the students are to walk around or use the

kindergarten gate to gain access to the school yard for outdoor supervision.

HALLOWEEN ACTIVITIES:

We will continue to have our annual Halloween costume parade on October 31st for the primary division and

Halloween related activities will be planned for this day. All ages are welcome to wear a costume! For safety

reasons any replicated weapons and mask are not to be brought to school. The distribution of any food items

from students on this day will not be allowed due to the various allergies that are present in each classroom.

Even with this limitation we will make sure that the students have lots of fun celebrating Halloween together.

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A Glimpse of Student Work at St. Marguerite Bourgeoys

Kindergarten Class

Kindergarten Turkeys Run Wild at St. Marguerite Bourgeoys

Grade 1 & 2 Class – Math Matters

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Grade 3 &4 Class

Grade 5 & 6 Class – Cross Country – By Sarah:

I was excited because I was participating in the Cross Country race with my school. At the venue, before we

began the race, we sang “O Canada” and said the “Our Father” and a short prayer. The first race was for the

Grade 7 boys, and then the girls, and then the Grade 6’s, and … yeah. Karen won 1st place and a gold medal in

the Grade 6 girls race! It was incredible! Before you knew it, it was the

Grade 5 girls race! (my race!) Alfea and I were the only ones from our

school for this race. We headed for the starting line, when I realized that

I had forgotten my coat! I got really, really, nervous. All of a sudden, the

guy who started the race yelled, “Ready ladies? On your marks, get set,

go!” I ran as fast as I could. I wanted a head start! I made it to 20th in the

race. I was proud, but I could always do better! It was my first time at

Cross Country, and certainly my best experience!

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Grade 7 & 8 Class

Me to We - By: Mandy and Marissa

Today, the World is materialistic. Wars are imminent within developing nations and carrying capacities are

constantly exceeded within the nations. People and innocent civilian lives are endangered and imperiled by

hazardous living, conditions and scarcity of human resources that are required for survival. Did you know that

people starve and face unfair treatments from other groups? Me to We is a revolutionary movement that

revolves around making a positive change within our developing realm.

On Thursday September 28th, 2017, some of the grade 7 and 8 students from Mr. LaFace’s class of St.

Marguerite Bourgeoys Catholic School attended We Day Toronto 2017. The brothers who started this

movement, Craig and Marc Kielburger, identified the many world issues in present-day society and were

inspired to create Me to We to contribute to the social justice act throughout the world. We had an

opportunity to experience the struggles people endure in other parts of the world and the improvements they

would receive if we were to help. Being introduced to such controversies, we felt a strong realization that the

world needs help beginning with us.

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A message from a Year 3 Student Nurse at our school:

Keeping our Teeth Healthy!

Use a soft bristle toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste

Look for products with the Canadian Dental Association (CDA) seal

Replace toothbrushes every 3 months or when bristles are worn out

Brush all teeth and the top of the tongue for 2 minutes, twice per day

Floss between teeth every day

See your dentist regularly to prevent and detect problems

For more information, please visit:

Children’s dental health. (2017). Retrieved September 27, 2017 from

https://www.dentalcare.com/en-us/patient-education/childrens-dental-health Oral health – good for life. (2017). Retrieved September 27,

2017, from http://www.cda-adc.ca/en/oral_health/cfyt/good_for_life/

Beating the Flu!

As flu season approaches, here are some things you and your children can do to stay healthy:

1. Get your flu shot through your doctor’s office or local public health flu vaccination clinics (dates and locations have been sent home)

2. Stay home when you are sick to avoid spreading the illness

3. Cover your mouth or nose with a tissue when your sneeze or cough

a. If no tissue is available, use your sleeve and not your hand

4. Wash your hands often and thoroughly a. Wash your hands before eating, after using the

bathroom, and after blowing your nose b. Wash with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds c. Remember to wash in between the fingers, under the

nails, and around your wrists

5. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth

6. Practice other healthy habits

For more information, please visit:

Ben-Joseph, E.P. (Ed.). (2015). Why is hand washing so important? Retrieved September 27, 2017, from http://kidshealth.org/en/parents/hand-washing.html Preventing the flu: Good health habits can stop germs. (2015). Retrieved September 27, 2017, from https://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/habits.htm

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 4 Grade 7

Immunization—(PM)

Patty Day

5 6

P.A. Day

(no school)

7

8 9 10 11

Divisional

Cross-Country Meet

Pizza Day

12 13

Rosary Apostolates

14

15 16 17 18

Regional

Cross-Country Meet

Patty Day

19

Rosary Apostolates

20

Picture Day

21

22 23 Grades K—2

Whittamore’s Farm

24

City Cross-

Country

Dental

Screening

25

Pizza Day

Rosary Apostolates

26 27

Non-Uniform Day

28

29 30 31 Halloween

Activities

Upcoming

2017

Virtue of the Month Gratitude Quote of the month

This is the day, the Lord has made, let us

rejoice and be glad. Psalm 118:24

ST. MARGUERITE BOURGEOYS CATHOLIC SCHOOL