School Council—Conseil de l’école Co-Chairpersons/Co-Présidents:.......................... Jeff Myatt ............................................................. George Theodule Principal/Directrice:.............................. Christine Pfeffer Office Administrator/Administratrice du bureau : .....................................................................Lynn Hahn Priest/Prêtre: ............................... Father Mike Anderson Board Administration—Administration du conseil Director of Education/Directeur d’éducation: .. Jamie McKinnon Superintendent/Surintendante: ........................ Francine Pilon Trustee/Commissionaire: ............................ Bev Eckensweiler Bulletin de l’École Immaculate Conception School Newsletter Wednesday, February 1st 2017 Mercredi Février premier 2017 201 Conc 12 Box 73 Formosa, ON N0G 1W0 Tel: 519-367-2900 Fax: 519-367-5283 Safe Arrival: 519-367-5283 Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board Vision Statement Committed to a vibrant Catholic education, we ensure quality learning experiences through community partnerships that nurture each student in mind, body and spirit and embrace the teachings of Christ, giving witness to Gospel values. Empathy is being able to identify with, and feel the concerns, feelings and needs of another person. A person of empathy is able to listen sensitively, understand and lovingly “be with” another person. Empa- thy is at the heart of the ministry of Jesus who first sought to love and understand the people he later healed, and empathy is also at the heart of discipleship. The quote for this month is from 1 Hebrews 3.8: Finally, all of you, have unity of spirit, sympathy, love for one another, a tender heart and a humble mind. KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS Poster Contest Various students parcipated in the Knights of Columbus “Keep Christ in Christmas” Poster Contest. Out of 3 schools, there were 6 awards given, ICS received 3 of the 6 awards! From the 8-10 category, Taylor Wilkins received 1st prize and $30, Cassidy Pfeffer received second prize and $20. In the 10-12 category, Rebecca Baily received second prize and $20. Rebecca has decided to put her winnings towards building a well in Ecuador. Thank you to Mr. Kraemer and Mr. Bagnato for aending our assembly to give out the awards.
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School Council—Conseil de l’école
Co-Chairpersons/Co-Présidents: .......................... Jeff Myatt
............................................................. George Theodule
Committed to a vibrant Catholic education, we ensure quality
learning experiences through community partnerships
that nurture each student in mind, body and spirit and
embrace the teachings of Christ, giving witness to Gospel values.
Empathy is being able to identify with, and feel the concerns, feelings and needs of another person. A person of empathy is able to listen sensitively, understand and lovingly “be with” another person. Empa-thy is at the heart of the ministry of Jesus who first sought to love and understand the people he later healed, and empathy is also at the heart of discipleship.
The quote for this month is from 1 Hebrews 3.8:
Finally, all of you, have unity of spirit,
sympathy, love for one another, a tender heart and a humble mind.
KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS
Poster Contest Various students participated in the Knights of Columbus
“Keep Christ in Christmas” Poster Contest. Out of 3 schools,
there were 6 awards given, ICS received 3 of the 6 awards!
From the 8-10 category, Taylor Wilkins received 1st prize
and $30, Cassidy Pfeffer received second prize and $20. In
the 10-12 category, Rebecca Baily received second prize
and $20. Rebecca has decided to put her winnings towards
building a well in Ecuador. Thank you to Mr. Kraemer and
Mr. Bagnato for attending our assembly to give out the
Some of our students from grades 4-6 participated in a volleyball
workshop on Tues. Jan. 31st at SHHS. The workshop in the AM is designed to help students develop skills, polish techniques and practice good sportsmanship. After lunch the students get to play games. Our team played 3 games against Holy Family, Teeswater and Port El-gin winning all 3 sets. Merci Mme Steffen and Mlle Schmidt for coaching the team. The following students represented our school:
Gabby Widmeyer Taya Haase Emma Cenitagoya Rain Bester Luke Robertson Emma Lorentz Jesse Zettel Kyle Zettler Jacob Girdler Mitchell Barry Hank Strauss Paige Reinhart
“We are a Catholic Faith Community committed to developing and maintaining a love of life long learning, nurturing self-esteem and respect for all creation.”
Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board “Proclaiming the Work of Your Love”
Pancake Day sponsored by
Parent Council
Tuesday, February, 28th. There is no charge for the lunch, however, donations will be used towards student French resources. Students will receive 2 pancakes and 2 sausages. Please send plate and cutlery with your child. If you would like to volunteer on this day, please call the school at 519 367 2900. MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Saturday April 8th at 2:00PM First Reconciliation for our grade 2’s.
Sunday April 30th, First Holy Communion, 11:00AM.
Gr 8 Graduation Tuesday June 27th at 6:30PM
Kindergarten Registration: There is still time to register
for Kindergarten for September 2017. Children born in
2013 are eligible for JK registration and children born in
2012 are eligible for SK registration. Please call the school
at 519 367 2900 to register if you missed our registration
night last October.
Tax Support: We ask all families to please check your tax bills. If it says you sup-
port “English Separate” then your taxes are supporting our Catholic
school system through voting, provincial records, changes in
taxation, population projections and trustee representation. If your
tax bill says “English Public” please call the school at 519 367 2900
to have this changed. Thank you for taking the time to check. It’s important for
our school and school board.
REMIND 101-To Stay Informed
If you would like to get updates from Immaculate
Conception School sent directly to your phone,
and you haven’t already done so, it is simple.
~ To receive messages via text on your phone,
send a text to
226 773 1034 and type in the message
@icsparen
Get reminders about Spirit Days, Food Days,
Class Trips, School Activities &
SNOW DAYS right to your phone!
Are your children missing some of their
belongings? Are they coming home
without containers, water bottles,
shoes, boots etc?
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microwave and laundry safe. Mabel’s
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purchases.
Congratulations to the following students who were recognized for their effort in
demonstrating the virtues of Hope and Trust:
Kaden Lippert Madalynn McGregor
Jace Small Atley Lamont
Kate Schneider Madison Bolden
Ethan Mulkern Andrea Dupuis
Victoria Fahrer Nick Holman
Teo Remers Stella Rae Stroeder
Dexter Lux Hayden Oberle
Elena Dobson Zach Theodule
Eden Beglaw Tanner Grubb
Mya Doucet
Emma Culbert
Samantha Henhoeffer
Congratulations to the following students who were recognized for their effort in
demonstrating the virtues of Patience and Perseverance.
Evan Vandevyvere Evalynn Seely
Gabriella Oberle Cooper McGilveary
Avery Lee Mylah Wideman
Amelia Beninger Conlan Brigden
Sara Fortney Madelyn Mulvey
Cydney Stanislow Dawson Diemert
Connor Lee Graham Montag
Aiden Hinsperger Avery Haight
Daniel Honegger Hope Elphick
Samiah Haase Gabby Widmeyer
Caleb Begon Katelyn Schnurr
Tyler Rhodes Miles Biesenthal
Gil Schumacher
Curtis White
Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board “Proclaiming the Work of Your Love”
SAFE ARRIVAL / DISMISSAL Voice Mail 367-5283 Call anytime, day or night, and leave your message.
Free Throw Basketball
The students and staff at ICS would like to congratulate the following students who represented our school at the Knights of Columbus Free Throw Competition on Saturday January 21st in Walkerton.
Talan Hope, Briar Legace, Hayden Oberle, Madison Herchmer, Xavier Legace, Karlee Weiler, Graham Montag, Sara Fortney, Baxter Legace and Marianna Labriola.
Well done ICS
Briar Legace and Madison Herchmer moved on to
the next level which was held at Mary Immacu-
late School on January 28th. Madison and Briar
both finished first there and will compete again
in Waterloo on February 25th. Bonne chance!
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