The time before Christmas is Advent, a season of preparation for Christmas. Christians prepare for celebrating the birth of Jesus by remembering the longing of the Jews for a Messiah. In Advent, we’re reminded of how much we ourselves also need a Savior, and we look forward to our Savior’s second coming even as we prepare to celebrate his first coming at Christmas. The word “Advent” comes from the Latin word adventus, which means “coming” or “visit.” In the season with this name, we keep in mind both “advents” of Christ, the first in Bethlehem and the second yet to come.
Here are some great videos on the meaning of Advent.
Advent: Waiting for Jesus
What is Advent?
Friday, November 29, 2013
Thursday, November 28, 2013
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
I mustache you a question....
Have you participated in Movember this year? This Friday students are encouraged to come to school with their best mustache's. Can't wait to see everyone.
Keeping Christ in Christmas - voting details
The submission period is now closed, and we are excited to announce that 8 elementary students and 8 secondary students have now moved forward as finalists in the contest! All of the finalists have been contacted via email.
Voting Details:
- The final entries will be available for viewing online beginning at 12:00 AM on November 22, 2013.
- Voting will take place up until 12:00 AM on Friday, November 29, 2013.
Cast your vote!
The best way to cast your vote, and share with your family and friends is through the Board`s Facebook page! All you need to do is sign in, and 'Like' our Facebook page - just follow the prompts!
To view and vote for your favourite submission by a Halton Catholic Elementary Student, please visit:
http://www.hcdsb.org/News/SocialMedia/Pages/Keeping-Christ-in-Christmas-Student-Contest-.aspx
Thursday, November 21, 2013
Welcome Parents - Interview Night
Everyone should have received their interview time in the progress report. Please be on time, as the night is fully booked and we want to make sure everyone gets their chance to meet.
Looking forward to seeing everyone.
Looking forward to seeing everyone.
Art supplies required
We are always looking to be more creative in class and require some supplies that may be lying around at home. If you have any old magazines, flyers, posters, old puzzles or pieces of a puzzle, and/or cotton balls, we would love them. Please bring them in by the end of next week.
Thanks!
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Parent Engagement in Numeracy
Dear Parents/Guardians of students in Grades 2-6,
Are you interested in having your child engage in some fun and interactive math at home?
If so, the Halton Catholic District School Board invites you to participate in a pre-recorded learning session called “Parent Engagement in Numeracy”. During this presentation you will have an opportunity to learn about the boards messaging around the teaching of mathematics and about a new online resource that we are offering for all Grade 2-6 students in the board.
The online Math tool that we are referencing was created by Pearson Education is called “SuccessMaker”. Throughout their extensive research, they found that students made significant gains in Math after the allotted 10-16 hours of using program.
Our findings at Halton Catholic have proven to be very similar with the pilot group that initiated the program last year. Parents who listen to the presentation will receive access to the SuccessMaker online resource for 10 weeks. Information about how to access the program and register for this online tool will be provided at the end of the presentation.
Simply enter this link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ndkhWsRAzY&feature=youtu.be into your tablet or other electronic device, to view the presentation at a time that is most convenient for you. For additional information, please visit our website at: www.hcdsb.org.
Are you interested in having your child engage in some fun and interactive math at home?
If so, the Halton Catholic District School Board invites you to participate in a pre-recorded learning session called “Parent Engagement in Numeracy”. During this presentation you will have an opportunity to learn about the boards messaging around the teaching of mathematics and about a new online resource that we are offering for all Grade 2-6 students in the board.
The online Math tool that we are referencing was created by Pearson Education is called “SuccessMaker”. Throughout their extensive research, they found that students made significant gains in Math after the allotted 10-16 hours of using program.
Our findings at Halton Catholic have proven to be very similar with the pilot group that initiated the program last year. Parents who listen to the presentation will receive access to the SuccessMaker online resource for 10 weeks. Information about how to access the program and register for this online tool will be provided at the end of the presentation.
Simply enter this link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ndkhWsRAzY&feature=youtu.be into your tablet or other electronic device, to view the presentation at a time that is most convenient for you. For additional information, please visit our website at: www.hcdsb.org.
Monday, November 18, 2013
Progress Reports
All progress reports will be going home November 19th. You will also get a confirmation of the time for the interviews for the night of Nov 21st. Please make sure to return the 3rd page.
Looking forward to seeing all of you and discussing your wonderful children.
Looking forward to seeing all of you and discussing your wonderful children.
Our teacher candidate
Ms. U is our Teacher Candidate from Brock University. She has started her teaching block with us and we are very excited to learn something fun from her.
Scholastics - Due November 28th
Books are a great idea for Christmas gifts for the entire family. There is nothing better then sitting together around the fireplace as a family and enjoying a good story.
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