An Easter Prayer

Lord, the resurrection of Your Son has given us new life and renewed hope.

Help us to live as new people in pursuit of the Christian ideal.

Grant us wisdom to know what we must do, the will to want to do it,

the courage to undertake it, the perseverance to continue to do it,

and the strength to complete it. source: New Saint Joseph People's Prayer Book

Administrator’s Message

Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s), The Easter Season brings upon us a time for renewal and growth . Throughout the month of March the staff and students engaged in quiet reflection through their participation in the World Day of Prayer as well as reciting of the Rosary. The staff and students also participated in charitable events such as the BAG2School program in order to gather goods for families in needs as well as the board wide civies day for Sharelife. May we continue to take the time this month to set new goals for ourselves and to live life with renewed hope.. On behalf of the staff of St. Maurice I would like to wish everyone a blessed Easter. Sincerely, Ms. Della Rossa

Administrative Team

Principal: Ms. L Manini- Della Rossa

Head Secretary:

Ms. E. Medeiros

Superintendent:

Area 2

Ms. F. Cifelli

Trustee:

Mr. J. Martino

Parish

Transfiguration of our Lord

45 Ludstone Dr.

(416) 247-0513

Pastor:

Fr. George

CPIC ( Parent Engage-ment—TCDSB)

www.tcdsb.org/cpic

45 Kingsview Blvd. Toronto, Ontario M9R 1T7

Telephone: 416-393-5379

School Hours

Morning Bell: 8:30am

Am Recess: 10:12-10:27

Lunch: 11:15-12:15

PM Recess: 1:40-1:55 pm

Dismissal: 3:30pm

After School Program

Our after school program continues to accept registra-tions. Please come to the office for more information or speak with the supervisor after school.

ST. MAURICE CATHOLIC SCHOOL

MISSION STATEMENT

In a school community formed by Catholic beliefs and traditions, our mission is to educate students to their full potential by provid-ing:

INTEGRATION of Catholic, Christian beliefs into the total learning experience;

LEADERSHIP in a shared responsibility for the education of all students, exists among the school, the student, the family, the parish and the community;

RELIGIOUS, ACADEMIC, SOCIAL, and TECHNICAL instruction;

INSTRUCTION in the Ontario Curriculum Expectations and the learning process;

ROLE MODELS of Gospel values and Catholic doctrines, teachings and beliefs;

FEEDBACK on the student’s proficiency and progress and;

GUIDANCE in what students need to learn.

April Virtue of the Month –Justice

Justice means that we deal fairly with others, recognizing the equality and dignity of all. It requires that we work to ensure that all people, especially the poor and the weak, have access to opportunities. It assumes that none of us is free until all of us are. One of the central tenants of Catholic social teaching is the dignity of the human being; we are all created in the image of God, and therein rests our inalienable dignity. Justice is extended to people, animals, the environment; the whole universe.

We can find Justice by:

Doing what is right

Treat others fairly

Think about how your actions will affect others

Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations

To support our faith development and Catholic Board Learning Cycle, we infuse our Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations in all aspects of Catholic Education from Kindergarten to Grade 12. As a school we work to support a deeper understanding of these expectations and of our witness to faith. To-gether, as a community we work to embed the seven expectations to support the Catholic Education of our students as they journey through our schools through to vocation.

A REFLECTIVE AND CREATIVE THINKER WHO: Recognizes there is more grace in our world than sin and that hope is essential in facing all challenges. Creates, adapts, and evaluates new ideas in light of the common good. Thinks reflectively and creatively to evaluate situations and solve problems. Makes decisions in light of gospel values with an informed moral conscience. Adopts a holistic approach to life by integrating learning from various subject areas and experience. Examines, evaluates and applies knowledge of interdependent systems (physical, political, ethical, socio-economic

and ecological) for the development of a just and compassionate society.

Graduation Photo Day

Please note that students in Senior Kindergaten and Grade 8 will have photos for graduation taken on April 9th.

Brush-A-Mania!

April is a very special month in Canada. It is Oral Health Month. School children all over the country from Junior Kindergarten to grade six are going to brush their teeth. Please encourage your child to brush his/her teeth.

Each school will have a dentist show the students how to brush their teeth the right way and to answer any questions. Your teachers, the Rotary Clubs and I all want to help you to encourage your children to take good care of their teeth.

At the school’s Brush-a-mania assembly, your child will receive a Brush-a-mania instruction pamphlet, a Colgate toothbrush and toothpaste and a special Brush-a-mania sticker. Log on to brushamania.ca every day to record your child’s brushes. After 30 days, every student who has brushed and/or flossed their teeth 100 times will be able to print out a Brush-a-mania certificate of achievement. His or her name will be entered into a draw to win an Xbox One or one of fifty tablets.

Dr. Raffy Chouljian, D.D.S.

Try It At Home

Learning to use standard units of time takes practice and Look for situations involving proportional thinking in real life. Have your child explain his or her thinking. Some examples are provided here:

Mr. C.’s car lights are not working at full strength. They are dim-ming and losing 25% of their brightness. Should he drive at night? Why or Why not?

Gabriella promises to help her sister to do her paper route each day. Her sister says she’ll give her one quarter of her profits. Is this a good deal for Gabriella? Explain why.

Explain the meaning of this illustration. What decisions could a family make with this information?

http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/literacynumeracy/parentGuideNum

Student Mental Health and Well-Being

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It’s Spring! Time for Some

Fresh Air and Well-Being!

Many adults enjoy the serenity of spending time in nature as a way to escape the stress and craziness of everyday life. Not only can fresh air and natural scenery have a positive impact on adults, outdoor activities for children can also improve the overall quality of kids’ lives.

Dr. Susanne Preston, a Clinical Mental Health in-structor at South University, ( Virginia) says being outside and spending time in nature is good for a person’s mental health, as it allows them to de-stress.

Fresh air and sunlight exposure elevates mood and well-being. According to Dr. Preston, “Research has shown that spending time in nature has been asso-ciated with decreased levels of mental illness, with the strongest links to reduced symptoms of depres-sion and anxiety, in addition to increased self es-teem,” .

Activities don’t need to be elaborate, taking walks around the park or neighborhood, stretching, and meditation are healthy, relaxing ways to get some fresh air.

The July 2010 The Harvard Newsletter lists five good reasons to get outdoors and spend time in nature:

Your vitamin D levels rise. Sunlight hitting the skin begins a process that leads to the creation and acti-vation of vitamin D. Studies suggest that this vita-min helps fight certain conditions, from osteoporo-sis and cancer to depression and heart attacks. You’ll get more exercise. if you make getting out-side a goal, that should mean less time in front of the television and computer and more time walk-ing and doing other things that put the body in mo-tion. You may be happier. Light tends to elevate peo-ple’s mood, and there’s usually more light available outside than in. Physical activity has been shown to help people relax and cheer up, so if being outside replaces inactive pursuits with active ones, it might also mean more smiles. Your concentration may improve. Children with ADHD seem to focus better after being outdoors. It might be a stretch to say that applies to adults, but if you have trouble con-

CSPC

Our next CSPC meeting will be on April 12, 2018 at 6:30. We look forward to seeing you then! There will also be a

CIPIC/OAPCE parent summit May 5th at the CEC from

9am-2pm.

TCDSB Celebrates the Year of the School in 2017-2018

OAPCE Toronto & TCDSB Parent Engagement Department Annual Parent Reaching Out (PRO) Grant Workshop Apply for a Grant of $1000 for Parent Engagement at your school! Parent Councils, Administrators & all Parents are welcome Guest speakers from the Ministry of Education, OAPCE and TCDSB. Interactive workshop to kick start the application process. Sharing of resources to run PRO Grant events. Monday, April 30, 2018, 6:00 Light Refreshments and Networking; 7:00 Workshop Location: Toronto Catholic District School Board (CEC) 80 Sheppard Avenue East, 2nd Floor Atrium (CEC: Free Parking Available Underground/Yonge & Sheppard Subway Station)

Elementary International Languages After-Hours Program Online Registration Starts May 12, 2018 https://www.tcdsb.org/ProgramsServices/SchoolProgramsK12/InternationalLanguages/Pages/Saturday-School-Registration.aspx

Award and Scholarship Opportunities for Students

Applications are now being accepted for:

Catherine Temple Mathematics Award Deadline: May 11, 2018 The Catherine Temple Mathematics Award of $4,000 is presented annually to an eligible female student graduating from a TCDSB secondary school to encourage and support her in her pursuit of studies in mathematics or a mathematics-related field at a Canadian post-secondary institution. Click here for an application form and for more information on the award.

Fintan Kilbride Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: May 11, 2018 $500 award open to eligible graduate students of a Toronto Catholic District School Board secondary school who are accepted into a recognized post-secondary institution. Click here for more information.

Event Reminders: Easter Sunday April 1 Easter Monday April 2 April is Volunteer Appreciation Month Let’s show our appreciation for the many parent volunteers and other family members, as well as members of the community and our par-ishes who help out in our schools on a regular basis, and to the many students and staff who volunteer their time to countless worthwhile charities throughout the year. Thank you for all that you do!

April 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day Special Event for Students, Families and Staff 8th Annual Autism Awareness Evening Featuring Aspie Comedian Michael McCreary Monday, April 9, 6:30 PM - 9:00PM Catholic Education Centre, 80 Sheppard Avenue East, 2nd floor

Angel Brigade Week April 16-23, 2018 In support of the Angel Foundation for Learning http://www.angelfoundationforlearning.org/

Monthly Update from the Board