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St. Bonaventure Community Buzz “We are Falcons”
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October 14 – October 18, 2019 **THIS WEEKS HIGHLIGHTS**
Happy Thanksgiving!
Morning Prayer (this week): 7A Morning Prayer (next week): 9B
“Knock, and the door will be opened for you” Matthew 7:7
MONDAY, October 14, 2019
• Thanksgiving Day – No classes
TUESDAY, October 15, 2019 – Day 3 • Healthy Hunger – A&W• Sr. Girls Volleyball tournament @ Blessed Cardinal Newman• Sr Boys Volleyball practice @ 3:00 pm
WEDNESDAY, October 16, 2019 – DAY 4 • Jr. Girls and Jr. Boys volleyball Game @ Father Whelihan School • Sr Boys vs. Father Whelihan @ St Bonaventure 4:00 pm • Sr. Girls vs. Father Whelihan @ St Bonaventure 5:00 pm • Author Visit – Richard Van Camp – pm- grade 8
THURSDAY, October 17, 2019 – Day 5
• Sr. Girls Volleyball practice @ 3:00 pm
FRIDAY, October 18, 2019- Day 6 • Spanish 7, 8, 9 Field Trip to Spanish Theatre Production of Momo• Sr. Boys Volleyball practice @ 3:00 pm• Student Vote – Learning Common
It takes more strength to repair than to build, to start anew than to begin, to be reconciled than to get along. This is the strength that God gives us.
Pope Francis.
• October 21 - Healthy Hunger – Extreme Pita • October 21 – Federal Election @ St Bonaventure • October 25 – School photos retakes • October 25 – Vaccinations • October 28 - Healthy Hunger – Tim Hortons • October 31 – PD day – No classes • November 1 – Faith Day – No classes • November 4 – Healthy Hunger – Lunch Lady • November 8 – Remembrance Day Liturgy – 10:30 am @ St Bonaventure School • November 11 – Remembrance Day- No classes • November 12 - Healthy Hunger – Subway • November 13 – School Council Meeting @ 9:00 am in the LC • November 18 - Healthy Hunger – Papa John’s • November 25 - Healthy Hunger – A&W
Student Vote- 2019
On Friday, Oct. 18th, every student in the school will have an opportunity to participate in a Student Vote regarding the 2019 Federal Election. Student Vote is an authentic learning program that provides students with the opportunity to experience the voting process firsthand and practice the habits of active and informed citizenship. The polling station for our students will take place in the learning commons and the voting process will be facilitated by students in Grade 9 Social Studies. We are pleased to give students the opportunity to have their voice heard. The student results will be shared after the Federal Election results are announced and this will be shared with the students. CCSD and the Calgary Flames are excited to once again offer students, staff and families discounted tickets to games in November, December and January. For every ticket sold, $10 goes back to St. Bonaventure or the school of your choice. Schools that purchase fewer than 20 tickets will have their donations pooled and donated to the Calgary Catholic Education Foundation (CCEF). This program continues to be a great fundraiser for Calgary Catholic; last year, we raised more than $7,000 for our schools and CCEF. Purchase your tickets here: ccsdinfo.ca/FlamesFundraiser Game dates include: November 13 against the Stars December 5 against the Sabres January 9 against the Wild.
Gr. 7, 8 and 9 Spanish Class going to the Spanish Theatre Production of Momo- Oct. 18th
Gato Negro was established in 2013 by producer, director and actress, Vicky Velasco. Vicky ran a Spanish theatre residency at St. Bonaventure School last year with our students. Gato Negro’s mission is to support and promote Spanish language and Latin-American culture. It was the first Spanish theatre group in Calgary and in six years of theatrical activity, it has produced seven successful plays. These plays are “Saltó Atras” (A Jump Backwards) in 2013 and 2018, “Entrelazos” (Intertwining) in 2014, “Inmigrante Soy Yo” (Immigrant, I am - original) in 2014, “Sueño de una noche de Verano” (A Midsummers Night’s Dream) in 2017, and “Quimeras” (Fantasies) in 2017. These productions have had great acceptance in the Latin-American community as well as the bilingual programs in the Calgary Public and Catholic School systems.
This year, Gato Negro will be presenting a new production, inspired by the novel Momo, by Michael Ende, the author of the classic tale, “The Never-Ending Story.” Ende’s message to balance societal expectations with our need to connect with family, nature, and our creative side is just as important today as when the novel was written in.
For the first time, Gato Negro will be combining the latest in technology to include both English subtitles and visual effects, thus enhancing the production and creating an unforgettable experience that individual of all ages will enjoy. Students from St. Bonaventure’s Spanish program will be spending the afternoon attending this production and we are excited for the opportunity.
Counsellor Column…
Oct. Newsletter-Counsellor’s Column
As shared in our first newsletter, this column is devoted to building our understanding of growth mindset. The messages that young people get (and see) from adults at home and school will greatly impact their own perspectives.
If you missed the first video…please take a look at it (here)! Do you share this expert’s opinion about middle school being a great time for practicing failure? How do you manage your own failures? Your kiddos learn from you!
This month’s video looks at the power of the word YET. More specifically at the power of “not yet” versus the tyranny of NOW. Imagine a report card, instead of listing a grade, listing “not yet”! Check out this informative video with Carol Dweck herself (the researcher who brought us this concept of growth versus fixed mindsets)…https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiiEeMN7vbQ
Please let me know if you’d like to chat about any of these concepts!
Kindly,
Mrs. Badour
Learning Commons News Did you know that copyright also applies to images? Did you also know that Destiny Discover makes it easy for students to comply by using "Photos for Class" right on the Destiny Homepage?
Awesome!
Healthy Hunger – SignUp.com! Our Healthy Hunger Parent volunteer crew is a crucial part of our weekly lunch program at St. Bonaventure. Volunteers are typically needed on Mondays (or a periodic Tuesday), from 11 - 12:30 pm to set up a few tables and support the student crew during lunch distribution. Please click on this link with SignUp.com: https://signup.com/login/entry/2969826541369540109 to sign up for any day or days you are available. These extra hands are vital and very much appreciated for a smooth delivery. If you haven’t already, visit www.healthyhunger.ca to still take advantage and enjoy the convenience of ordering any weekly lunch that interests your child.
Healthy Hunger Menu Mon Oct 21 Extreme Pita Mon Oct 28 Tim Hortons Mon Nov 4 The Lunch Lady Tue Nov 12 Subway Mon Nov 18 Papa John’s Mon Nov 25 A&W Mon Dec 2 Extreme Pita Mon Dec 9 Tim Hortons Mon Dec 16 Subway
WHY?The gift of publicly funded Catholic education in Alberta is a true blessing. As a community we are called in gratitude, faith and action to ensure that our children and future generations continue to learn and grow in our Catholic schools.
WHAT?The mission of GrACE is to inspire, invigorate and embolden the spirit of Catholic education in order to unite, engage, educate and communicate with one voice on its behalf. GrACE is a partnership of stakeholders resolutely committed to Catholic education within the province of Alberta.
WHO? YOU!GrACE invites all those committed to Catholic education, through the unity of the Holy Spirit, to be advocates and witnesses for our schools’ successes and their future.
WHERE?In your homes, your neighborhoods, your schools and your parishes. Watch for and get involved with your local GrACE team. Tell your stories of Catholic education. Let your voice be heard.
WHEN? NOW!Every day is a celebration of Catholic education. Let us be grateful for our blessings and commit our support.
"The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen"Romans 16:24
� Catholic education affirms parents as their children’s primary educators and respects the rights of parents to choose the school that meets their needs
� In Catholic schools, it is our deepest desire to ensure that every child knows and experiences the love of God through the witness of their community
� Principles of diversity and inclusion are central in the teachings of the Catholic Church and permeate all aspects and curriculum in a Catholic school
� 180,000 students currently attend Catholic schools in Alberta
� Alberta is one of three provinces in Canada with publicly funded Catholic education. Ontario and Saskatchewan are the other two.
� Catholic education in Alberta is 158 years old
� An organized effort of public school lobbyists are attempting to disrupt Catholic education in our province. Your engagement; your advocacy; your voice is vital.
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Open HouseThursday, October 24, 2019 (6:30 - 8 p.m.)
• General information sessions at 6:45, 7:15 or 7:45 p.m. in the school theatre.• Meet our administration team, tour the school and learn how our unique
program is delivered.• At Bishop Carroll, we empower students to customize a learning program
that they feel is best suited for their unique goals, abilities and interests.• Advanced Placement (AP) information sessions at 7 and 7:30 p.m.
AP courses allow high school students to experience university-level academic learning.
Open HouseThursday, January 16, 2020 (9 a.m. - 3 p.m. & 6:30 - 8 p.m.)
• School tours led by student ambassadors between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.• See self-directed learning in action.• Self-guided tours between 6:30 - 8 p.m. Administration and sta� will be
available to provide additional information and answer any questions.• General information session at 6:45 p.m. in the school theatre.
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Make the Sunday Mass a Priority in your life. October 2019
Sacrament Preparation
First Reconciliation Session #1
Wed. October 9 from 6-7:30 pm at the ChurchIf you have not registered your grade 2+ child for First Reconciliation/First Eucharist, please
call Michelle at the Parish Office 403-278-7556 or email
Confirmation (gr 6+) Parent & Child Information Session will be Wednesday,
December 11th from 6-7 pm at the church. Registration will begin that evening. Forms
will also be available online.If your child is attending Catholic school and is not yet
baptized, and you would like information about the process call or email Michelle Fraser at 403-278-7556
Visit our website at:www.stbonaventureparish.ca
ST. BONAVENTURE CHURCH NEWSLETTER
PASTORS MESSAGE The month of October is dedicated to the Holy Rosary.
Since the prayers of the Rosary come from such excellent sources- from Our Lord Himself, from inspired Scripture and from the Church- it is not surprising that
the Rosary is so dear to Our Blessed Mother and so powerful in heaven.
Stop by our parish where we have a box full of colorful free rosaries that you can take home to pray the rosary.
Catholic Feast Days celebrated in October are:
* Feast of the Guardian Angels - October 2
* Our Lady of the Rosary- October 7
* Saint John X111- October 11
* St. Theresa of Avila - October 15
* Saint Luke the Evangelist - October 18
* Saint Simon the Apostle & St. Jude the Apostle - October
28th
1600 Acadia Drive SE, Calgary Alberta T2J3B3 Phone: 403-278-7556 Email: stbonaventureparish.ca
For more information Call: Adam Soos at 403-278-7556
Email: [email protected] Visit: youth.stbonaventureparish.ca
Ignite Junior High Youth Ministry
Please call the Parish Office for more informationon on upcoming youth events!
Fr. Colin O’Rourke