1209 Tremaine Ave., S, RR #4 Listowel, ON N4W 3G9

519-291-3000 Web site-www.hpcdsb.edu.on.ca

Email– dave_cassone@hpcdsb.edu.on.ca

Term 1 Issue 1

NEWSLETTER

 

 

 

 

 

 

Principal’s Message

       

As we move from September to October we are reminded of just how quickly each month passes. It seems like yesterday that we were starting the year anew. As we move into October, a time for thanksgiving, I personally, would like to give thanks to the St. Mary’s School Community for making me feel welcome, turning my first month at the school into a very rewarding one.  

As a school , we continue to take pride in our achievements. Our soccer teams and cross country team have been busy preparing themselves for upcoming events. We enjoyed a wonderful day for our Terry Fox walk. The turn out of staff, students ,and some parents was a great source of spirit for the school community. In our efforts to continue to improve communication with our parent community we have installed a lit sign with a message board on the front of our property which will be updated regularly by our grade 6/7 class.

 It is at this time of year that we reflect on and give thanks for the many blessings that God has bestowed upon us. We are challenged each and every day to make the most of those blessings and not to take them for granted. It is with great pleasure that we extend our wishes for a wonderful Thanksgiving!

 

Indoor Games…

….if any of you are cleaning out your closets or basements and are looking for someone to take your old board games, card games, etc. Please send them to the school as we would gladly use them during indoor recess time. It is important however, they come complete with all the pieces.

 

Respectfully,

Dave Cassone,

Principal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This month we honour the following students for their exceptional efforts at our school.  The students of the month for September include:  Jarad McK., Coleman W., Luke R., Damon B., Courtney D., Benedict C., Hope G., Abigail J., Joel D., Jonathon D., Robbie C., Tahnee W., Zack C., Leigh W., Sarah R., and Rae Ann N..

Students will be recognized at our assembly, Wednesday, October 4th at 2:35 p.m.

 

 All visitors are asked to sign in and out at the office. A VISITOR TAG  will be given. A reminder to parents: students arriving late or leaving the school prior to

3:15 p.m. must  sign in or out at the office. Thank you for your cooperation. 

SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL

 

 

 

 

 

The School Advisory Council convened for the first time on Tuesday Sept. 26th. We are proud to announce our new co-chairs , Julie Immink and Shelley Couto. Together we dialogued about the role of the school advisory council in supporting Catholic Education, safe and healthy schools, and building community and school spirit. It is important to recognize those present at the meeting for their contributions.

 

Co-chairs - Julie Immink and Shelley Couto

Staff Rep - Cathy Buchanan

Community/Parish Rep - Larry Duarte

Parent Representatives - Christine Mangelsen, Ron Gaul, Peter Russell, Stephanie Gratton, Sherri Hicks, Cindy Weeks, Gayle Ritter, Tanya Terpstra, and Barb Runstedler.

 

 

 

Co-Chairpersons

Julie Immink & Shelley Couto