Highlights For January

7– Return to school

11– Pizza Lunch

15– CSPC Meeting 6pm

16– Kindergarten Registration Begins 10am

17– Pizza Lunch

18– PA DAY– No School

23– Kindergarten Registration night 5-7pm

24– Dress Down Day $1

25– Pizza Lunch

28– Drumming Presentation

29– Gr. 4 OSLAT Testing

1– Pizza Lunch

Catholic Parent Involvement Committee (CPIC):

www.tcdsb.org/cpic

School Website:

https://www.tcdsb.org/schools/popefrancis/Pages/default.aspx

January 2019

Virtue of the Month: Courage

God of courage,

May we always seek to do what is right, no matter

what others say or think.

May we face our fears knowing that you are by our

side.

May we honestly try to be the best we can be, each

and every day.

We know that we may not always be brave, but

with your gift of courage,

May we be always willing to try new things as we

follow Jesus, your Son,

Our model of courage.

Amen.

POPE FRANCIS NEWSLETTER

ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION

Pope Francis is an eco-friendly school:

The newsletter is only available in electronic form.

If you would like a newsletter sent to your email, please send a request to: brett.howlett@tcdsb.org

The newsletter is also accessible via the school website:

If you wish to receive a paper copy please contact your child’s teacher, or the office.

Contacts

Pope Francis School

319 Ossington Ave

M6J 3A6

416-393-5347

Principal:

Mr. B. Howlett

Superintendent:

Mr. J. Shanahan

Trustee:

Mr. N. Di Pasquale

Secretary:

Ms. M. Fowler

Parish Church:

Fr. Jimmy

St. Francis of Assisi

Church

72 Mansfield Ave

Toronto, Ontario,

Canada

M6J 2B2

CSAC Chair

Christina Wong

January 2019

POPE FRANCIS NEWSLETTER

Regular Masses at St. Francis of Assisi Church

Saturday

5pm English

Sunday

9am Italian

11:30am English

Monday 8am Italian

Tuesday 8am Italian

Wednesday 8am English

Thursday 8am Italian

Friday 8am Italian

School Masses/Sacraments will occur on the following dates:

All parents are welcome to attend.

All Masses are at St. Francis of Assisi Church

March 6th @ 9:30am

April 24th @ 9:30am

June 12th @ 9:30am

Confession

April 3rd

1st Holy Communion

TBA

Confirmation

TBA

January 2019

Events at Pope Francis

Primary Girls Soccer On December 5th the girls primary soccer team trav-elled to St. Francis of Assisi school to participate in their tournament. The girls played very well and placed sec-ond. The completion was very intense at times and the girls demonstrated great poise under the pressure. Thank you Ms. Di Nallo for coaching the girls.

Virtue of the Month Assembly

Charity

As we continue our school year, many of our students have demon-

strated the virtue of Charity. Being thankful and demonstrating Char-

ity in all that they do.

We will be recognizing their commitment to the Virtue of Charity in

an assembly.

The following students received the Virtue of Charity Award:

Ms. De Freitas– Preston A. & Braydon R .

Ms. Santoianni– Nolan C. & Sophia M .

Ms. Fallico– Ava H. & Anastasia P.

Ms. Sawchuk– Kaya L. & Dezia C.

Ms. Baciao– Adriana S. & Diogo S.

Mr. Noto– Joshua G. & Lourdes S.

Ms. Anceriz– Stacey C. & Jaydon K.

Ms. Rego– Tomas D. & Vanessa C.

Ms. Di Nallo– Sara S.

Ms. Silva– Jessica D. & Will R.

Mr. Camilleri– Daniel S. & Victoria R.

Ms. Leone– Nicole S.

POPE FRANCIS NEWSLETTER

Christmas Concert

On December 12th Pope Francis school presented our annual Christmas concert. The evening was filled with song, drama

and dancing. It was a great time and very entertaining. Thank you Ms. Rego for organizing the concert and to all the staff

and students for their efforts. Thank you also to the CSPC for volunteering their time to organize the concession stand.

Thank you as well to the many community sponsors who donated items to the school. Please see the next page for all the

sponsors.

Boys Primary Soccer

On December 4th the boys primary soc-cer team travelled to St. Francis of Assisi School to participate in their soccer tournament. The boys played very well and demonstrated great sup-port for each other. Thank you Ms. Fallico for coaching the boys.

January 2019

Thank you

POPE FRANCIS NEWSLETTER

Christmas Wreath Silent Auction

The staff had a festive time designing and constructing the wreaths for the silent auction at the Christmas concert. Thank you to the

families that received a wreath as well as all the local sponsors that donated materials and gift cards for the concert.

January 2019

POPE FRANCIS NEWSLETTER

January 2019

Kindergarten Registration

Be part of

Pope Francis Catholic Elementary School

2019-2020

Kindergarten Registration for September 2019

TCDSB invites families with children born in 2015 to register for Kindergarten

Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at 10 a.m. EST.

Night Registration at Pope Francis

Tuesday January 23th, 2019 From 5:00-7:00pm

Registration options:

Online: Parents will be able to complete their application online at: https://soar.tcdsb.org/Login.aspx. A

follow up with visit to the school to present the required documents will be scheduled following the online

application.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_vb-dasjNzsUDMxdVVRZDRuREk/view

In Person: Parents can register at their local school with the required documents. Information: 416-222-

8282 ext. 5320 or 5314, www.tcdsb.org/kindergartenregistration

The following documents are required for registration: 1. Child's Birth Certificate

2. Passport/immigration documents (only if child was not born in Canada) 3. Child's Catholic Baptismal Certificate (or proof of parent's Catholicity or RCIA/RCIC letter) 4. Child's Immunization Record 5. Proof of residency in Toronto

January 2019

Student Information Updates

As the year progresses, often some infor-

mation changes. Please ensure that all

emergency contact information is current.

If an emergency were to happen, the

school must have current contacts. If you

have changed your phone number or ad-

dress please inform the office.

Wet/ Cold Weather is Here!

As the weather is changing, please ensure that stu-

dents are dressed appropriately for the cold, wet, ever

changing weather. Students should have a pair of in-

door shoes to wear in the building and packing an

extra pair of socks, gloves and pants is recommended.

From the Office

Uniform

As the colder weather approaches, often students forget what the

school dress code entails.

Students are expected to wear the following dress code:

Appropriate Dress Code – consists of any combination of

navy blue and white garments (e.g., plain white top, navy

blue bottom, navy blue top and bottom, no denim). Only

blue and or white sweaters are to be worn in the class. All

student attire must be in keeping with our Catholic teach-

ings and beliefs, and reflect principles of modesty.

Students Leaving During Lunch

Please be aware that students are not permitted to leave

the school during lunch unless they are going home with a

parent. This is a due to significate safety concerns. If your

child does need a lunch it would be better if an adult is able

to deliver the lunch to the child. Please keep in mind as

well, that often “treat” lunches may make other students

uncomfortable. If you are considering a treat lunch for your

child, why not spend some quality time with them and eat

together in the area.

To report an absence please call 416-393-5347

POPE FRANCIS NEWSLETTER

Family Math Challenge! As a family, try to solve the following math problem

Over the Christmas break many families like to play board games. Using the spinner below how likely (or

what is the probability) of the following events?

What is the probability of spinning a #1? ______________

What is the probability of spinning an odd number? __________

What number is the least likely to be selected? __________

Why? ________________________________________________

______________________________________________________

Guidance Corner

Planning for Your Future

During the month of October, students in several intermediate classes

began to develop their Individual Pathways Plan (IPP), as they prepare

to enter high school and think about what they would like to do beyond

secondary school. Students logged into their myBlueprint and began to

set goals for themselves, with a focus on learning skills; thought about

the courses that they will be taking in high school; started to develop a

resume; and explored various occupations and post-secondary path-

ways across Canada.

Parents are encouraged to ask their intermediate child(ren) to show

them the work that they may have done on myBlueprint and encour-

age them to continue to develop their plan for the future. Follow these

easy steps.

Please go to www.myblueprint.ca/tcdsb. 1. Click on “Login with school account.”

Ask your child to use their TCDSB username and password to log in.

High School Applications

Parents of grade 8 students are reminded to be sure to get those high

school applications back to the school and accurately completed so

that the school can submit them to the Board by November 6th. Please

have your child return the form on the due date given by their teacher.

You may have also already received the After 8 Student and Parent

Transition Guides. In them, you will find detailed information about the

TCDSB Secondary School Application process. Ask your child about it

if you do not see one by early November. They are also available

online in English and several other Languages at this address:

https://www.tcdsb.org/ProgramsServices/SchoolProgramsK12/

GuidanceCoopEd/Transition%20to%20High%20School/Pages/

default.aspx

Pope Francis CSPC 2018-2019

Catholic School Parent Council

Congratulations to the following parents who

have been elected to the parent council for

Pope Francis:.

Chair: Christina Wong

Vice Chair: Dina Isabel

Treasurer: Mary Jo Loucano

Secretary: Ashley Dias–Hogan

Committee members:

Abel Amorim, Rosalinda Martins,

Suzy Da Costa, Helena Correia, Lucy Carvalho, Ruwanie Dias, David Cavaco, John Hogan, Jennifer Pierce, Michelle Coelho, Paula Vieira

CSPC Meeting Dates

All Parents are welcome to attend.

All Meetings 6:00--7:30pm in the Library

January 15th, 2019

February 5th, 2019

April 2nd, 2019

April 30th, 2019

May 28th, 2019

June 18th, 2019

Dates are subject to change

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5 6 4

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Monthly Update from the Board

January 2019

Kindergarten Registration 2019

Imagine the Possibilities

Kindergarten Registration in Toronto Catholic Schools begins January 16, 2019

Junior Kindergarten in the Toronto Catholic District School Board provides children with a variety of learning experiences in a caring, faith-based environment. TCDSB looks forward to welcoming new students for September 2019. Children born in 2015 are eligible for kindergarten. Registra-tion for kindergarten begins Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at 10 a.m. EST.

Registration options:

Online: Parents can complete their application online beginning at 10 a.m. EST on January 16, 2019, at SOAR.tcdsb.org, and follow up with a visit to the school to present the required documents. The online application is available 24 hours.

In Person: Parents can r egister at their local school with the required documents beginning January 16, 2019 at 10 a.m. EST.

Registration documents:

· Child’s Birth Certificate or Passport/Immigration documents if child was not born in Canada

· Child's Catholic baptismal certificate (or proof of Catholicity of parent)

· Proof of residency in Toronto (some examples: a lease agreement, utility bill)

· Immunization Record

Information is available by telephone at 416-222-8282 ext. 5320, or by visiting

www.tcdsb.org/kindergartenregistration

Learn More About French Immersion and Extended French

Information nights are underway. Check here for dates, times and locations https://www.tcdsb.org/ProgramsServices/SchoolProgramsK12/FrenchImmersion/Pages/default.aspx

Special Education and Community Resources Fair: February 2, 2019

Please join the Special Services Department on Saturday, February 2, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Catholic Education Centre Atr ium (2nd floor, 80 Sheppard Avenue East, North York) for the annual Special Education and Community Resources Fair. The day provides families with an opportunity to engage with Board staff and community organizations and learn more about the services available to them. Click here for more information about the Fair.

Scholarship Opportunities for Portuguese Canadian Students

The Federation of Portuguese-Canadian Business & Professionals will be awarding deserving candidates a scholarship in amounts between $1,500 and $2,500 to study abroad at the NOVA School of Business and Economics, Carcavelos Campus - Lisbon and the University of the Azores, São Miguel or Terceira Campuses. Registration deadline: January 18, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. Click here for more information: https://www.tcdsb.org/FORSTUDENTS/OpportunitiesForStudents/Pages/ScholarshipsPortugueseCanadianStudents.aspx

University Application Deadline

Deadline for Ontario high school students to submit their completed application to the OUAC is January 16, 2019. Note: OUAC processes appli-cations received after this date & distributes them to the universities; however, specific university deadlines apply. https://www.ouac.on.ca/

Summer Jobs for Students

The City is currently accepting summer job applications for positions supporting camps, aquatic programs and various recreati on pro-grams until early February. More information about recreation recruitment is available on the City's website at https://www.toronto.ca/home/jobs/information-for-applicants/recruitment-initiatives/recreation-jobs/

CSPC Executive Workshop

Topic: The Role and Responsibility of the Treasurer & Fundraising in Schools

January 29th @ 7:00 p.m.

at the Catholic Teachers Centre, 3rd floor

CEC, 80 Sheppard Avenue East

Watch for more details in the new year.

Registration for Night School and EClass Starts January 9th

Class begins February 20th

https://www.tcdsb.org/programsservices/continuingeducation/pages/default.aspx

Latest Updates on Weather Related Cancellations or Closures To get the latest information about school bus transportation, see https://busplannerweb.torontoschoolbus.org/Cancellations.aspx Parents are encouraged to subscribe to the transportation portal to get real time information about any transportation issues: https://busplannerweb.torontoschoolbus.org/Subscriptions/Login.aspx Cancellation of school bus transportation will also be reported via ENews (https://web1.tcdsb.org/InterestSubscription/subscription.aspx), Twitter @TCDSB, and the 24 hour telephone information line 416-222-8282, extension 2873, and posted to the Board’s website at www.tcdsb.org

January’s Virtue is Courage

Find all the resources related to the monthly virtue, as well as other resources to support faith development and Religion and Family Life on our website here: https://www.tcdsb.org/Board/NurturingOurCatholicCommunity/Pages/Default.aspx

Calendar of Board and Committees

The new calendar of meetings for 2018 has been added to our website. Visit https://www.tcdsb.org/news/othernews/2019/pages/board-meetings.aspx for details.

Other Dates to Note: January 18-25, 2019—Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

January 18, 2019—PA Day for Elementary Schools

January 27, 2019—International Holocaust Remembrance Day

January 27—Family Literacy Day

January 30 2019—Bell Let’s Talk Day

February 1, 2019 - Flip the Switch Friday: https://www.tcdsb.org/board/environment/energymonth/Pages/default.aspx

February 6, 2019—Winter Walk Day

February 8, 2019 - African Canadian Mass and Cultural Exposé, Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts: https://www.tcdsb.org/FORCOMMUNITY/HeritageCelebration/AfricanCanadianHeritage/events/Pages/Default.aspx