From the Principal’s Desk
IB World School February 3, 2015
Father Michael MISSION STATEMENT: Father Michael McGivney Catholic Academy is
an inclusive Catholic learning community committed to the highest
standards of academic excellence.
We celebrate the diversity in our
community and provide opportunities
for all our students to become lifelong
learners committed to global citizenship.
Catholic School
Council
Feb. 18, 2015 @ 7:00 p.m.
For more information, visit
us at http://fmmh.ycdsb.ca
Stamp out Cyberbullying McGivney
Home/School Partnership Parents and School working together to ensure student success
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When parents, as partners, support the
implementation of Board/School policies, we act as role models for our students, our school becomes a place
where respect for student safety and
well-being is the number one priority,
and we affirm our commitment to the
Board’s Mission and Vision by our
words and actions.
Parents/Guardians play an important
role in the education of their children,
and can support the efforts of school
staff in maintaining a healthy, safe and
respectful learning environment for all
students. As Parents/Guardians you
fulfill your role when you:
 Show an active interest in your
child’s school work and progress.
 Communicate regularly with the
school.
The use of information and
communication technologies,
such as e-mail, cell phones and
pager text messages, instant
messaging, personal websites
and on-line personal polling
websites, to support deliberate,
repeated and hostile behaviour
by an individual or group, that
is intended to harm or threaten
others, or where the individual
should know that it could harm
or threaten others.
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The York Catholic District School
Board believes that safe, caring and
inclusive schools and school communities are fundamental for creating and
maintaining healthy learning and working environments.
Congratulations
FMM Bocce Champs!
Lauro E., Elizabeth A., Noel S., Brendan W.
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Abide by Board/School policies
Help your child be neat, appropriately dressed, and prepared for
school.
Ensure that your child attends
school regularly and on time.
Promptly report to the school your
child’s absence or late arrival.
Support the Board’s Code of Conduct and school rules.
Encourage and assist their child in
following the rules of behavior.
Support school staff in dealing with
disciplinary issues involving their
child.
As this new term/semester begins,
please take some time to review the
introductory pages of the student agenda to re-familiarize yourself with important policies and procedures.
@FMMtweets Upcoming Events:
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Black History Observance—Feb. 5/15
Report Cards—Feb. 6/15
DECA Provincials—Feb. 9—10/15
Lenten Reconciliation—Feb. 12/15
Family Day—Feb. 16/15
Gr.9 Course Selection —Feb 17-20/15
Ash Wednesday—Feb. 18/15
Arts Awareness Day—Feb. 18/15
Catholic School Council—Feb. 18/15
Grad Photos—Feb. 19—27/15
Diversity Week—Feb. 23—27/15
Waterloo Math Comp.—Feb. 24/15
Canadian Computing Comp—Feb 24/15
Course Selection—Feb. 23—27/15
Educate... Innovate... Inspire... Qu’est-ce qui se passe
Guest Speakers in French classes:
 Glendon College (Oct. 23)
 YMCA Summer Student Work Exchange (Nov. 6)
 International Student Exchanges (Nov. 13)
Field Trip:
 West African Drumming-Dance-Lunch French Cultural
Workshop at Lula Lounge (Dec. 9; grade 10 pre-IB's)
In-class Workshop:
 Le Chef à l'école (Dec. 17; grade 11's - IB and pre-IB's)
 Students had an opportunity to experience French culture
and music, prepare, bake, and enjoy French pastries and
tisanes (tea)...in French
Global Education Opportunities:
 YCDSB Summer in Paris and more
 http://www.ycdsb.ca/departments/InstructionalServices/
GEO.htm
Another Successful Semester
for CO-OP Students @ FMM
We would like to congratulate all of the Coop students for
a successful semester. Through this valuable work experience many have been offered part-time employment and
have well deserved references that will support their future
paths towards university, college, apprenticeships, or the
workforce.
No Names Building Bridges
No Names, is a student group dedicated to
promoting awareness around issues of
gender and equity and is doing a fabulous
job of creating an environment of inclusion. This year, not
only have they in-serviced teachers but are participating in
a national pilot project that will impact the community. The
will also be working on putting together a parent event for
spring.
McKay Art Gallery Vibrates with Student Artwork
Congratulations to our grade 12 Visual Arts and Photography students for another eclectic display of their talents
It is always wonderful to walk into the McKay Art Gallery
to experience the hardwork, dedication and artistic talents
of our gr. 12 Visual Arts and Photography students. As in
past, the pieces were eclectic and covered a wide range
of media.
While the space itself is not a large one, the intimacy of
the gallery along with the vibrancy of our students’ work
really impacts your senses as you walk through the gallery, chatting with the students who are clearly very proud
that their work is on display in the local community.
Many thanks to the Gr. 12 Visual Arts and Photography
students for sharing their work with us. Ms. Ubelarte for
co-ordinating, Ms. Zawadska for her work with the photography students and to the rest of the Arts Department,
who all volunteered to take a shift curating the space so
that parents, friends and passersby could visit the gallery
and experience the outstanding work of our students.
From the Principal’s Desk
FMM—IB World School Sports-bites Whatsoever you do...
The University of Waterloo Mathematics contest will be written by interested gr. 9-11 students on Tues.
Feb. 24/15 and by gr. 12 students on
April 15/15. Any student who is still
interested in registering for the contest must see Mr. Brown by Thurs.
Feb. 5/15.
Guidance Info
Sr Boys Basketball team has 16-1
record. Won the St. Brother Andre
and Prestige Trophy and awards
tournaments.
Junior Girls Volleyball Tier 1 Team
currently 3rd (4-2 record) in YRAA
East Division. They are Francis
Libermann Tournament Champions, and Father Michael McGivney
Tournament Finalists.
Course Selection / Registration for
September 2015—During the next few
weeks, Counsellors will be visiting all
homerooms to discuss course selection
and future planning in the first week of
February.
This piece by artist Timothy P. Schmalz, entitled “Whatsoever you do,” was blessed at our
Advent Mass and installed permanently in the
atrium. Inspired by the Gospel of Matthew
25:40, this sculpture is a visual representation
of charity. We should see Christ in the poor and
the hungry. We should see our acts of kindness
to them as kindness to Him. This piece serves
as a daily reminder and companion to the statue of Father Michael McGivney, who worked in
the service of others.
Counsellors will visit homerooms to collect the Course Selection sheet with the
$100 Activity Fee. It is important students meet deadlines.
Students are encouraged to make appointments to see their Counsellors to
examine their post secondary options.
Students will be receiving their Verification sheets in early April. At this time
them will be able to make changes.
University/College Applications:
SAC ran another successful haunted house during Halloween. Over
300 students and staff participated
in this spooky event.
OTHER SPORTS-BITES:
 Oct. hosted girls and boys elementary volleyball tournament .
 Nov. intramural dodgeball and
ball hockey very successful
 Feb. hosting elementary basketball for boys and girls.
 Feb. intramural volleyball continues
 Spirit wear continues to be successful with more apparel and
orders coming up.
Course Selection will be completed
through career cruising. To ensure
that students get their first choices, they
must have their completed career cruising printout and $100.00 activity fee
handed in during the week of February
23 – February 26th.
Our University and College bound students have completed their applications
to University and College with the assistance of the Grade 12 Counsellor. We
will be facilitating the transition to postsecondary and assisting students with
scholarship/bursary applications.
Please direct your concerns to the appropriate Guidance Counsellor at (905)
472-0240.
Chaplaincy & SLAM Charities hosted another
successful Thanksgiving Casserole Drive with
close to 300 casseroles made to serve the poor
and homeless who frequent the Good Shepherd Centre in downtown Toronto.
Mr. Naidoo – Gr. 9 & 10 A-L
Mr. Cuda – Gr. 11& 10 M-Z
Ms. Castriota – 12 , IB & ESL
Mrs. Trentini – Guidance Secretary
FMM—IB World From the Principal’s Desk
GII Challenge Engages Students In Global Issues
Bus Cancellation Info
FMM Students solving the problem of Financial Inclusion in India
Parents, students and staff are asked
to access local radio and television
stations after 6:00 a.m. to receive bus
cancellation information. Inclement
Weather Notifications will be posted:
The Global Ideas Institute (GII), an initiative of the Munk School of Global Affairs, was conceived to provide intensive
research and learning opportunities for
high school students. This year, the
challenges focuses on Financial Inclusion in India. We have representatives
from 3 teams (6 FMM students of 18
total participants in our school), attending monthly world class lectures and mentoring by business leaders and U of
T professors. They are preparing for an in-school competition, with the winning team moving forward to the finals at the Munk School in April where they
will compete against groups representing schools across the GTA.
The Arts Department as Busy as Ever
 Arts Awareness Day is on Wednesday, February 18th. This day will provide an opportunity to have some fun
and show your artistic talents whether
you are studying the Arts or just want to
celebrate your passion for Music,
Dance, Visual Art or Drama.
 Our Music program will be quite
busy
in the second semester beginning
April 16—17, 2015.
with
participating
in the annual Ontario
Tickets go on sale early spring.
Band Association.
 The Visual Arts program continues its wonderful tradition of showcasing
student work inside and out of the school. Please visit the 2nd floor display case to see a variety of current artwork.
 The Drama program is excited to once again host the annual Sears Ontario Drama Festival on Monday, March 2nd. This year, we welcome Maple
High School and Middlefield High School for an evening of intense theatrical performance.
 The buzz of this year's musical 'Seussical' is growing as our collaborative
project gets closer to completion. We are proud to work as an entire community to bring everyone together in celebration of the timeless works of
Dr. Seuss. Marketing Fair with a Heart MIC Students Celebrating School Website-http://fmmh.ycdsb.ca
Board Website-www.ycdsb.ca
Bussing-www.schoolbuscity.com
Twitter-www.twitter.com/ycdsb
FMM Twitter-@FMMtweets.
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Things you need to know about FMM:
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Money raised at the fair is used to sponsor an impoverished family through
World Vision. Thanks to the Business
students for your hard work.
The McGivney International Circle students get together to celebrate the
Christmas season and share an international cuisine second to none.
IB Registrations continue.
Jan. 2015—Grade 12 Extended
Essays have been submitted
Jan. 30-31/15—IB Leadership and
Retreat Weekend for gr. 11-12 IB.
Feb. 2015—Extended Essay preparation and workshops to begin for
gr. 11 students.
Feb. 12/15—Parent Information
Evening for IB Students gr. 9—11
regarding Course Selection
Feb. 12/15—IB Teacher Conference for teachers.
April 1/15—Lead 2015 Seminars
April 2015-GII Challenge, Munk
School of Global Affairs
May 2015– IB Exams for gr. 11-12
IB Mandarin program in development for September 2015.
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There are 94 students enrolled in
SHSM: 51 students in Health and
Wellness and 43 Students in Arts and
Culture.
Students have gotten their certification
in Standard First Aid.
There has been training for students
at York University in the area of Nursing.
Guest speakers: Dr. Garafalo
(Chiropractor) and Kyle Romany
(Paramedic).
Two new SHSMs planned: Non-profit
(for 2016) and Business (for 2017).