Sacred Heart Catholic School Newsletter
Important Information and Upcoming Events	December 2009
School Yard Improvement Committee

The committee has a meeting rescheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 8th (not Wednesday) in the school library. We will be electing a chairperson, discussing our plans for the school yard, fund raising ideas, etc. You are encouraged to attend and to provide your thoughts on a plan of action.

Flu Clinic

The Timiskaming Health Unit is offering the yearly flu clinic on Monday, December 14th at the school. Consent forms were distributed to the students which were due back on December 7th but they will still be accepted. Please return them immediately.

The Canadian Peregrine Foundation

We have been extended an invitation to have two presentations by the Canadian Peregrine Foundation on Tuesday, December 15th in our gymnasium. Grades 7/8 will meet at 9:40 a.m. and Grades 4/5/6 will meet at 10:40 a.m.

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

At Sacred Heart Catholic School, we collect tabs from pop, juice and beer cans to donate to the Legion which in turn are used in the purchase of wheel chairs.

We are also collecting the 4 litre milk bags (the outer bag which holds the 3 smaller milk bags) which are cut, tied and crocheted to make mats to send to Haiti. The mats protect children and adults from infections related to bug bites as bugs cannot penetrate the mats made from milk bags. It takes approximately 150 bags for a child's mat and around

250 for an adult's mat. It is a very

worthy cause and it is in much

demand.

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

At Sacred Heart Catholic School, we collect tabs from pop, juice and beer cans to donate to the Legion which in turn are used in the purchase of wheel chairs.

We are also collecting the 4 litre milk bags (the outer bag which holds the 3 smaller milk bags) which are cut, tied and crocheted to make mats to send to Haiti. The mats protect children and adults from infections related to bug bites as bugs cannot penetrate the mats made from milk bags. It takes approximately 150 bags for a child's mat and around

250 for an adult's mat. It is a very

worthy cause and it is in much

demand.

Salvation Army Food Bank

Throughout the month of

December, we are collecting

non-perishable food items for

the Salvation Army Food Bank.

Each Monday, during our

Advent Service, the students are called to the front to donate their items to help less fortunate families within our community during the Christmas season. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!

Skating

We will be offering a skating program for the students and staff on three occasions on

January15th and 22nd plus February 5th. Grades 7/8 will skate from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. and Grades 4/5/6 will skate from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. It is highly recommended that the students wear a helmet to protect their heads from injury as a result of a fall onto the ice. Mittens/gloves must be worn by all students at all times. No child or adult is permitted on the ice surface at any time without skates. Parent volunteers are welcome to come and assist with the skating. The students may not purchase snacks while at the Complex. The cost of the skating is $79.54 for one hour which will be paid for from Student Funds. Skates make a great Christmas gift!

Staff versus Student Volleyball Game
The 4 student school teams are being challenged by the staff to a volleyball game on Friday, December 18th at 2:30 p.m. in the gymnasium. Fans are welcome to come out and cheer your favourite team onto victory!

Tuesday, December 22nd is the last day of classes.

Classes resume on Wednesday, January 6th, 2010.

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Sacred Heart Catholic School Newsletter
Important Information and Upcoming Events	December 2009
Christmas Concert

The The Christmas Concert will be

held held on Tuesday, December 1 15th at 6:30 1 15th at 6:30 p.m. in the

gymnasium. gymnasium. Please come and join us for a wonderful evening of entertainment. All family members and neighbours are welcome to attend. The Grade 8 Fund Raising Committee will be sponsoring a Silent Auction plus beautiful Christmas balls made by the Grade 8 students will be available to purchase at $3 for 1 or $5 for 2.

Advent Mass and Turkey Dinner

You are cordially invited to celebrate an Advent Mass with the students and staff from St. Jerome School and Sacred Heart Catholic School on Thursday, December 17th at 9:30 a.m. at the Holy Name of Jesus Church.

Our students and staff will be treated to a Turkey Dinner at lunch time that day. Our thanks is extended to Kimberley Walker-Hausel, Shana Bates, Karen Lafreniere and the other volunteers for making this possible. The cost for the dinner is paid for from student funds.
A Christmas Blessing

May all the days of all the years

That God has still in store

Be filled with every joy and grace

To bless you more and more;

May hope of heart and peace of mind

Beside you ever stay,

And that's the golden wish I have

For you, this Christmas Day!

Wishing you peace and happiness during

this joyous season.

Merry Christmas!

Candy Cane Grams

The Student Council will be selling candy cane grams in the front foyer during the lunch hour from December 14th to the 18th at $1 a piece. They will be delivered on December 22nd. The money raised helps to sponsor student council activities.

Grade 8 Fund Raising

The Grade 8 Students are currently selling Euphoria Coupons for $15 which have a value of $40 and they are available from any Grade 8 student.

Fund Scrip Cards for over 100 big name stores that donate 3% or more of the value of your purchases to the Sacred Heart Grade 8 School Trip just by using their gift cards are available to purchase. Mr. Jim Roman is present on Fridays from 12:00 to 12:30 in the hallway by the office to purchase gift cards for Your Independent Grocer, Foodland, Canadian Tire, Esso, etc. You can also order on line at: www.fundscrip.com or by phoning the Romans at 567-2074. They will even deliver them to you if you live in town! Cash only please.

A Christmas Bake Sale is scheduled for Wednesday, December 9th beginning at 12:30 p.m. in the front foyer. All donations of baking will be gratefully accepted.

A Grade 7/8 Dance will take place on Friday, December 11th from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. The admission will be $5.00 and the dress is "Smart Casual" as it is a Christmas Dance. Smart Casual means dressing up in "your Sunday best". It is not to be mixed up with "semi-formal". Water and other treats will be available to purchase.

The Grade 8 students sell a variety of healthy snacks at lunch time in the gymnasium. Students may purchase the snacks which cost $0.50 to $2.

Bubble Gum Day will be held on Friday, December 18th. Licenses must be purchased for $1 to have permission to chew. Gum may be purchased for $1.25 a pack or individually for 25 cents or 5 cents.

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