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PRAYER FOR LOVE God of friendship and love, help us to always treat

others

With love and respect, for we know that Jesus calls us to

love others as we love ourselves.

May he walk with us every day and guide us in our

relationships.

May we always appreciate the wonderful gift of our

friends.

We ask this through your Son, Jesus.

Amen.

SCHOOL TIME TABLE Please review the new St. Ambrose School timetable as we

have made a minor change to the lunch hour. Students will be

going outdoors for recess from 11:15 AM -11:50 AM and they

will return to their classrooms to eat lunch at 11:55 AM-12:15

PM.

School Starts 8:30 AM

1st Recess 10:12 AM -10:27 AM

Lunch Recess 11:15 AM - 11:50 AM

Lunch time 11:55 AM - 12:15 PM Last Recess 1:40 PM – 1:55 PM

Dismissal 3:00 PM

DRESSING FOR THE COLD WEATHER & INDOOR SHOES It is important for students to come prepared to

participate in all activities, including outdoor recess.

Please ensure that your child is dressed appropriately

for the forthcoming colder weather, including having

hats, boots and mittens/gloves. In order to keep our students warm and comfortable and

to keep their workspace clean, please ensure that your

child has a pair of “indoor shoes”. These extra shoes

serve many functions, safety being the primary one.

Students will not track water into classrooms, hallways

and stairwells making them potentially slippery and

dangerous.

St. Ambrose CATHOLIC SCHOOL

20 Coules Ct, Etobicoke, ON M8W 2N9

Telephone: 416 393 5259 Fax: 416 393 5039

February 2019

Mr. J. Neralich

PRINCIPAL

P. Keyes 416-222-8282 ext. 2732

SUPERINTENDENT

Markus de Domenico 416-512-3402

TRUSTEE

St. Ambrose Parish

(416) 251-8282

PARISH

S. Francisco & M. Martino

CSPC CHAIR

www.tcdsb.org/cpic

CPIC (PARENT ENGAGEMENT - TCDSB)

www.tcdsb.org/oapce-toronto

OAPCE TORONTO (PROVINCIAL VOICE FOR PARENTS)

407 8:30 AM-3:00 PM 11:15 AM-12:15 PM

ENROLLMENTHOURS OF OPERATION LUNCH HOUR

NEW REGISTRANTS WELCOME

Apply online: soar.tcdsb.org

Call 416-393-5259 or the TCDSB Admissions Department at 416-222-8282, ext. 2383.

For general information about the Toronto Catholic District School Board, please visit the website at www.tcdsb.org

Stay in touch with the latest news throughout the school year: Follow @TCDSB on Twitter.

LUNCH

TIME

CHANGE

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FEBRUARY VIRTUE: LOVE “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does

not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-

seeking, it is not easily angered, and it keeps no record

of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices

with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always

hopes, and always perseveres. Love never fails ...”

(1 Corinthians 13:4–8a)

VIRTUE AWARD WINNERS

DECEMBER: Charity Ms. Kwiatkowski (ELP/1) Julia, Nathan, Alyssa

Ms. Pereira (ELP/2) Jaikin, Marlon

Ms. Zurawik (ELP/3) Sancha, Julia, Nathaniel

Ms. Silva (ELP/4) James, Ryan, Laura

Ms. Vieira (Gr.1) Aaliyah, Nolan

Ms. Gacad (Gr.1) Anastasia, Raymond

Ms. Prieto (Gr.1/2) Max

Ms. Taddeo (Gr. 2) Sofia, Alex, Audrina

Ms. Pereira (Gr. 3) Edward, Maria

Ms. Sztuka (Gr.2/3) Sophia, Sabrina

Ms. Seli (Gr. 3/4) Kieran

Ms. Van de Coevering (Gr.4) Samuel, Maya-Soul, Gabriel

Mr. Pileggi (Gr. 5) Mathais, Laura, Hayley

Ms. Bureau (Gr. 5/6) Jeon, Preston, Sydney

Mr. Roque (Gr. 6/7) Jordan, Alana

Ms. De Cillis (Gr. 7) Madelaine, Riley

Ms. Berardi (Gr. 8) Emmanuel, Robert, Christian

JANUARY: Courage

TEACHERS NAME STUDENTS NAME

Ms. Kwiatkowski (ELP/1) Emily, Nolan, Christian

Mr. Jaglowitz (ELP/2) Sierra, Kian

Ms. Zurawik (ELP/3) Seth, Noah

Ms. Silva (ELP/4) Madison, Evie, James

Ms. Vieira (Gr.1) Jacob, Victoria

Ms. Gacad (Gr.1) Jase, Emilia

Ms. Pereira (Gr.1/2) Michael, Luca

Ms. Taddeo (Gr. 2) Victoria, Alexia, Evie

Ms. Martins-Pereira (Gr. 3) Jekai, Sophia M

Ms. Sztuka (Gr.2/3) Gabby, Aurelius

Ms. Seli (Gr. 3/4) Kayla, Riley, Joshua

Ms. Van de Coevering (Gr.4) Carlo, Elizabet

Mr. Pileggi (Gr. 5) Isabella, Cindy, Colten

Ms. Bureau (Gr. 5/6) Ebuka, Bethanie, Brandon

Mr. Roque (Gr. 6/7) Eddie, Olivia

Ms. De Cillis (Gr. 7) Vanessa, Reanna

Ms. Berardi (Gr. 8) Adriana, Tristan, Joseph

SAINT VALENTINE’S DAY Valentine's Day, also called Saint Valentine's Day

or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is celebrated

annually on February 14th. Originating as a Western

Christian feast day to honour an early saint named

Valentinus. Valentine's Day is recognized as a

significant cultural, religious, and commercial

celebration of romance and romantic love in many

regions around the world, although it is not a public

holiday in any country.

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“ME TO WE” COMMITTEE In Kenya, "rafiki" means friend. Here at St. Ambrose,

the WE Team is hoping to spread love and friendship by

hosting a Rafiki bracelet sale for Valentine's Day. Each

bracelet is handmade by women in Kenya, and the

proceeds of every bracelet sold will go towards our

school's WE Pillar of Education. Order forms will be

printed and sent home with students beginning February

1st, 2019 and must be returned no later than February

14th, 2019.

In addition to the Rafiki sale, our WE Team will also

host a Valentine's Day Dance on Thursday February

14th during school hours. We ask that students please

bring in a $2 donation for the dance (similar to civvies

day) and are invited to dress in red, pink, or purple attire.

If families have purchased Rafiki bracelets, we will

gladly consider them as your donation to our WE Team's

cause.

Thank you,

Mr. Roque WE Team Coach

FEBRUARY IS PSYCHOLOGY MONTH

The Psychology Department of TCDSB would like to invite every member of our community to explore and discover the many different ways psychology can help improve our everyday life and overall well-being, and balance the many roles and responsibilities we have. Click here for more information a list of resources.

FEBRUARY IS ENERGY CONSERVATION MONTH 4 Days – 4 Themes – One Month Join the TCDSB in February to save on energy!

Flip the Switch Friday – Feb 1, 2019 National Sweater Day - Feb 8, 2019 Energy Education Day - Feb 14, 2019 Phantom Friday - Feb 22, 2019

Click here to learn more about these energy saving initiatives.

FEBRUARY IS AFRICAN CANADIAN HERITAGE MONTH

The Toronto Catholic District School Board continues to recognize February as the month to celebrate African-Canadian Heritage. The African Canadian Heritage

Month Mass will take place at Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts on Friday, February 8th from 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. and will feature special guest poet, speaker, and author Nadine Williams. Click here for a full list of African Heritage Month's special events.

PARENTAL BENEFITS WORKSHOP Are you pregnant or planning a pregnancy/adoption? Workshop taking place on April 24, 2019 from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. at 18 Wynford Dr., Suite #216. Those who are interested in attending must RSVP by April 15, 2019. Click here for more information.

SPECIAL EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES FAIR: FEBRUARY 2, 2019 Please join the Special Services Department on Saturday, February 2, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Catholic Education Centre Atrium (2nd floor, 80 Sheppard Avenue East, North York) for the annual Special Education and Community Resources Fair. The day provides families with an opportunity to engage with Board staff and community organizations and learn more about the services available to them. Click here for more information about the Fair. A Transition Planning Workshop for Parents of Children with Autism in Grades 7 & 8 will also be running as part of the Parent Engagement Resources Fair from 10 a.m. – 12 noon. Click here for an event flyer and more information.