MONSIGNOR UYEN CATHOLIC SCHOOL
L’école catholique Monseigneur Uyen
ST. CLAIR CATHOLIC
DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
420 CREEK STREET
WALLACEBURG, ON N8A 4C4
TIGERCAT TIMES
URSULINE COLLEGE
CATHOLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL
PRINCIPAL: Mme Culverwell
(519) 627-6762
Director: Mr. Parr
Superintendent: Mrs. Crawford
85 GRAND AVENUE WEST
CHATHAM, ON N7L 1B6
(519) 351-2987
Trustee: Mrs. Labadie
OCTOBER 2014
ISSUE: 2
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
September sure went by quickly! Thanks to all the
families who came out to our Meet the Teacher Night!
It was great to meet so many wonderful people. The
students are settling in nicely to the school routines
and expectations. Everyone is working hard!
We have many events happening in October. Please be sure to post your school
calendar in a visible location. We will be supporting the annual Pink Ribbon
Campaign geared to raise awareness and offer credible information about breast
cancer. Everyone is invited to wear pink and make a donation to the Canadian
Cancer Society on October 22rd.
Our Cross County and senior girls’ and boys’ Volleyball seasons have begun and we
wish our teams the best of luck. Go Tigercats! At the end of the month, we will be
having a Halloween Dance-A-Thon to raise money for cultural events and
technology purchases. More details can be found inside the newsletter.
KISS & RIDE
LOOP
We are very pleased that
many of our parents who
drop off their children in
the morning have started
using the loop beside the
gym.
Just a reminder that there
is no parking in our loop
from 9:00 am until 3:35
pm. There is also no
parking on Partridge
Street between the signs.
Thanks for your patience
and support with our Kiss
and Ride Loop. If you
have
any
questions,
please call the office.
The staff and I will continuously strive to create the best educational experience for
each of our students. We are happy to have you as our partners in the education of
your children. I wish you a happy, peaceful, and enjoyable Thanksgiving weekend.
Mme R. Culverwell
CHRISTMAS IN MUSKOKA IS BACK!
Our Catholic Principals and Vice Principals are pleased to inform you that
‘Christmas in Muskoka’ will be back at the historic Chatham Armoury
from December 2nd to December 7th! This fundraiser generates money for
all of our grade seven students who attend the Muskoka Leadership Camp in May!
To kick off our fundraising efforts, we will be participating in the ‘Ford Drive One 4
UR School Program’. Ford of Canada recognizes the need and has developed the
‘Drive One 4 UR School’ to connect dealers with their local community. On
Saturday, October 4th at our school, Victory Ford will have vehicles for our parents
and friends to test drive. Ford will make a donation of $20 for every test drive per
household that takes place up to $6,000.00! Please join us on October 4th! This
benefits all the grade seven students at our school!
255 LARK STREET, CHATHAM, ON N7L 1G9
Telephone: 519-352-1880
Fax: 519-352-1933
http://www.st-clair.net/schools/uyen
FOCUS ON CATHOLICITY
Thanks to Jack G., Andrew S., Khuen-Dte J., Dante D., and Brock M. who represented our school
at the System Wide Mass at Our Lady of Help Church in Wallaceburg. It was a beautiful
celebration! Our Board theme this year is “Live like Jesus: Called to Serve”.
Thanks also to our teachers for leading our first School Mass of the year at Blessed Sacrament
Church. Special thanks to Mrs. Gutteridge for the beautiful music. Thanks to our Altar Servers: Ethan G., Elijah
G., Evan H. and Madison V. It is a pleasure listening to Father Daniel, he certainly delivers a great message!
Father Daniel will come to our school to celebrate Thanksgiving Mass Friday, October 17th at 9:45 am. Mass will
be held in our school gym. All parents and grandparents are always welcome.
Our Grade 2 students have started their preparation for the sacrament of Reconciliation, please keep them in your
prayers. Thanks to Karen Robert and Ali Chinnick who are coming in weekly to help prepare our students.
Celebrate the Harvest
All you can eat Chicken Dinner Sunday, November 2nd
The Armouries ~ 44 William St. N. Doors open 3:00 pm ~ Dinner at 5:00 pm
Catered by Chatham’s Breakfast House & Grille
Live Entertainment, Euchre & Games, Silent Auction, Wine Bar,
Children’s Activities and Penny Sale
Adults, Youth 10 and older - $20, Youth 3 to 9 yrs. - $8, Under 3 yrs. - Free
Proceeds go to the Blessed Sacrament & St. Agnes Building Fund Advance
Tickets only available at the Parish Cluster office until October 27th
MARK YOUR CALENDARS - PLAN TO ATTEND
MONSIGNOR UYEN MATH NIGHT
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23RD - 6:00 to 7:30 PM
This will be a great learning opportunity for the whole family! More details to follow. This
promises to be an informative and fun-filled evening. We look forward to seeing you
there!
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT
Yes, we have read the October Newsletter and are submitting this form for a chance to win a free pizza from
Little Caesars. Congratulations to the Phillips family for winning September’s draw.
____________________________
Parent / Guardian Signature
_______________________________
Student’s Name
HALLOWEEN DANCE-A-THON
Back by popular demand: our Halloween Dance-a-thon Fundraiser! Please be
generous and give what you can!
You may want to have your child start thinking of a costume suitable for dancing.
Please remember that NO toy or real weapons are allowed at school. There will be
a minimum admission of $5.00 for this school dance but we are hoping to raise
more as the proceeds will go directly back to the students of Monsignor Uyen in
the form of cultural activities and technology purchases. Since we anticipate the
students will be getting enough treats when they go Trick or Treating, we will only
be selling water and glow sticks at the dance.
We will have some great prizes for our top money raisers as well as door prizes
that the students can win! This is sure to be Spooktacular! The Pledge forms will
be sent home the week prior to the Thanksgiving weekend. If you have any
decorations to lend or donate, we would be appreciative. Thanks for your support!
ANAPHYLAXIS
REMINDER
We have several students
with severe nut allergies.
Please help us to provide
a safe environment for
these children by not
sending any lunch and/or
snack items that may
contain nuts to school.
Please do not send any
SENIOR VOLLEYBALL ACTION
A very special thank you to all of the senior girls and boys
who tried out for our teams. We look forward to a fun and
competitive season of volleyball. Special thanks to Mlle.
Vajdik, Mme Cadotte-Trudell, Mme Giroux and Mme Jones
the coaches of our teams.
GIRLS TEAM
Baylea W.
Megan M.
Darby P.
Selina G.
Cora V.
difference.
Thank you
for helping us keep all
our students safe.
Katrina L.
Camille B.
Chloe D.
Madison V.
BOYS TEAM
peanut butter substitutes
since we cannot tell the
Emily B.
Abbey P.
Danielle G.
Lexi C.
José G. R.
Khuen-Dte J.
Zach M.
Ethan G.
Jack G.
Calum O.
Austin H.
Nolan D.
Cameron L.
Josh D.
GOOD NEWS ASSEMBLY
ANNUAL EQAO RESULTS
The annual EQAO results for Monsignor Uyen
Catholic School were received during the last
week of September. We are very pleased with
the efforts of our students who completed the
testing. The results of the full Public report can
be found at www.eqao.com.
Congratulations to our September awards
winners! Check out the bulletin board
outside the school office to see our Tigercats
of the month.
As a school staff, we will use our detailed
school results to identify our strengths and help
focus our efforts to continue to improve
student achievement in Literacy and Numeracy
throughout the school year. Individual student
results will be sent home with the grade four
and seven students.
Benjamin H.
Ben Z.
John P.
Bo C.
Dylan A.
Antonio F.
Ava S.
Noah D.
Kendra L.
Noah C.
Brayden M.
Austin H.
CROSS COUNTRY
Good Luck to our Cross Country
Team! They will be competing
Saturday, October 4th at Thames
Grove Conservation Area. Special
thanks to M. Laporte and Ms.
VanderEnde for coaching our team. The members
of this year’s team are as follows:
Those who
Honesty:
have shown Respect and
Those who have demonstrated a Positive &
Enthusiastic Beginning to this school year:
Aislyn D.
Pressley W.
Rebecca M.
Rylie O.
Carter G.
Cereniti W.
Kara L.
Huxley L.
Michael W.
Nicholas H.
Marguerite B.
Carson K.
Danielle G.
Baylea W.
Those who have made a great effort to
speak French:
Judah C.
Sierra B.
Grayden V.
Hailee P-H
Josh B.
Haylee C.
Sophia R-B.
Stephanie K.
Trynity D.
Maggie G.
Audrey O.
Isabella F.
Logan B.
Nyah H.
Sophia R-B.
Sawyer N.
Tom B.
Evan Z.
Cristiano M.
Charlotte S.
Sofia P.
Luke C.
Nicholas H.
Oliver S.
Alex J.
Mackenzie S.
Jonathan G.
Alex V.
Lucas T.
Julian V.
Eric W.
Carson D.
Sawyer R.
Soh-Lee J.
Linzi M.
Our next Good News Assembly will be
Tuesday, October 28th at 2:45 pm. in the
gym. Parents are always welcome to attend.
Abby J.
Ava S.
Jayden V.
Marguerite B.
Alexis K.
Milani S.
Addison H.
Noah D.
Elliott V.
Ethan W.
Allyson S.
Sophie H.
Mallory M.
Hannah B.
Abby B.
Alex C.
Elijah G.
Kayne G.
Madison v.
Darby P.
Khuen-Dte J.
Mackenzie S.
LABEL COLLECTIONS
Just a reminder that our school collects Campbell’s labels. We receive points for each label that
we can redeem for sports equipment and art supplies. Please write the name of your child on the
back of each label and deposit them in the box in our entrance for a chance to win draw prizes. A
list of eligible products from Campbell's will be outlined in the November newsletter.
SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL
Congratulations and Thank You to the following parents who have volunteered
to be our executive School Advisory Council members for the 2014 - 2015 school
year! We appreciate your time, support and dedication.
Diane Gillis – Chairperson
Ron Male – Co-Chairperson
Michelle Coutts - Treasurer
Alicia White & Katie Simon – Secretaries
Amy Dumoulin-Jeromel - Bingo and Christmas Lunch Coordinator
Tina Brown - Food Day Coordinator
Kelly Piatkowski - Campbell’s Labels Coordinator
Rachel Raspburg - Healthy Head Check Coordinator
Megan Lemak - Christmas In Muskoka Tree Coordinator
Michelle Heslop - Peace Garden Coordinator
Kali Garneau - Nutrition Program Assistant
John Mariconda - Voting Parent
Jennifer Chickowski - Voting Parent
Sandra Rodriguez - Voting Parent
Tracy Kovar - Voting Parent
Elita Constancio - Voting Parent
Alice Hanson - Voting Parent
Patricia Zimmer - Parish Rep.
Mme Julie-Collette Wright - Teacher Rep.
Mme Denise Williams - Teacher Rep.
Mme Renée Culverwell - Principal
What an outstanding Team! We look forward to working together to provide
additional opportunities for our students and school community.
SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL NEWS
Great things are happening at Monsignor Uyen! We have a large and energetic Council this year!
We are running the Fresh from the Farm Fundraiser to support our local farmers and to raise
money for our school. We were able to purchase a Smart Board at the end of last year and we
hope to purchase another. Please support this fundraiser if you can.
Special thanks to Rachel Raspburg for coordinating the Fresh from the Farm Fundraiser as well
as our Healthy Head Check Committee. Our first Healthy Head checks will take place
Wednesday, October 8th in the morning. Volunteers on this committee will be signing an Oath of
Confidentiality. The head checks take place in the classroom with the teacher supervising. If you
would like to join the committee, please indicate below.
Another Special thanks to Amy Dumoulin-Jeromel, Bingo Coordinator, and to all those who
have signed up for our Bingo Team. We still have room on the team for anyone who would like
to join.
Our Food Day Committee is looking for volunteers to help cook and serve. If you or one of your
family members are available to assist on any of the days listed, please indicate so on the form
and return. Grandparents are welcome!
Our next School Advisory Council meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 30th at 6:30 pm.
All parents and guardians are welcome to attend!
____________________________________________________________________________________
VOLUNTEER FORM
[ ]
I would like to join the Bingo Team. My email is: _________________________
[ ]
I would like to join the Healthy Head Check Team
_______________________
Volunteer’s Name
________________________
Telephone Number
I can assist with the following Food Days:
[ ] Friday, October 31st
[ ] Friday, November 14th
[ ] I can help with the Christmas Lunch, which is tentatively scheduled for
Monday, December 8th.
[ ] Friday, January 16th
_______________________
Volunteer’s Name
________________________
Telephone Number
HELPING YOUR CHILD TO SUCCEED AT SCHOOL
Each month in this space, look for tips on ways in which you can help support your child’s learning.
Here are 10 tips to help your child do homework. Homework is an important part of learning. When
you support your children’s homework routine, you can help them do better at school. These are
simple ways in which you can help them get the most out of their homework.
Dan Parr, Director of Education
Source: http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/abc123/eng/
1. A routine is good. Homework can be habit forming and that's good news for you and your child.
Work out a homework schedule and make sure children adhere to it. It won't be long before
homework is complete without your getting involved.
2. Give space for homework. Distractions and homework don't mix. So do your best to create a
bright and quiet space where your child can concentrate on schoolwork. Make sure it's away from
distractions like TV, music and loud siblings.
3. Practice makes perfect. Repetition reinforces learning. That's why it's helpful to have kids practice
reading, writing and math with you every day. Ten to 15 minutes a day can work wonders, whether
reading a favourite book together, or helping measure ingredients in the kitchen.
4. "How was your day?" Every school day is an adventure. Kids will do and learn so much they'll be
bursting to tell someone all about it. So take a few moments every day to chat about the school
day—and be a good listener.
5. Check in occasionally. When kids do their homework all alone, their concentration can often
wander. Check in once in a while and see how it's going. Ask if there are any questions. Sometimes
kids just need to talk about a homework problem to figure out the answer.
6. Turn everyday activities into homework. Teachers give homework and so can you. Include
children in everyday tasks and assign activities such as searching newspapers, reading recipes,
creating shopping lists, plotting out routes on a map, etc. Small activities can often teach big
lessons.
7. Make kids proud of their effort. Getting the answers right is important, but it's only part of what
homework is all about. Doing a thorough and neat job is important, too. Make it a habit to sit down
and go over completed homework. Look at it together for thoroughness and overall quality of work.
Always look for something positive.
8. Motivate with applause. "Hey, you did a great job". Words like these have an amazing effect on
children. Encouragement gives them confidence and makes them feel good about doing their best.
At the end of every homework session, try letting your son or daughter know that you appreciate
and admire the effort.
9. Encourage curiosity and questions. Learning really begins when kids start asking questions.
Who, what, where, when and why are magical words of discovery that make learning more
interesting and fun. Give your children the confidence to ask for help if the homework is difficult or
confusing.
10. Know what's going on at school. Unfortunately, kids don't always tell parents everything. Make a
point of staying in touch with teachers, especially if you have a question or concern. Let teachers
know they can always call you if there is a problem.