Monsignor Morrison Catholic School

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1 L O N D O N D I S T R I C T C A T H O L I C S C H O O L B O A R D Monsignor Morrison Catholic School Monsignor Morrison Catholic School 10 South Edgeware Drive, St. Thomas, ON (519) Mr. Jim Naphin, Principal Mrs. Vicki Walt, Administrative Assistant Follow us on March Serve God in Happiness Ash Wednesday Mass on February 14th marked the beginning of Lent. Through reflection and selfdenial, we prepare ourselves to die spiritually with Christ on Good Friday, so that we can rise again with Him in new life. Students and families are encouraged to think about how they can prepare for this special time in our faith lives, focusing on prayer, giving to those in need, and fasting - giving up a pleasure in our lives, or giving up something that holds us back from being our best selves. This month, we are focusing on the Catholic Graduate Expectation of being a collaborative contributor who finds meaning and dignity in all work. For students, this takes the form of cooperating with others, valuing and respecting everyone s work and contributions, using the many talents and gifts given by God, and appreciating that everyone is trying to do the same thing with their gifts and talents! Congratulations! to our Monsignor Morrison Growing in Faith Catholic Graduate Expectation Award Recipients for being A Self-Directed, Responsible, Lifelong Learner CELEBRATION of LEARNING WHY? To ritualize our students /staff s many gifts. WHAT? Growing in Faith Award celebrates our students and their demonstration of the Catholic Graduate Expectations. Next: Wednesday, March 28 at 1:00 IMPORTANT DATES CHOCOLATE BAR SALES CONTINUE UNTIL MARCH 9. PLEASE RETURN ALL UNOPENED BARS, ALONG WITH MONEY, TO THE OFFICE BY THAT DATE. IF YOU NEED MORE BARS. PLEASE CALL MRS. WALT OR SEND A NOTE Mar 1-9 Chocolate bar sales continue Mar 2 Olympian Mar 3 Wizard of Oz rehearsal 8:30am- 3:30 pm Mar. 6 1pm at Holy Angels Mar 7 Gymnastics Meet-Carling Heights Mar 8 Annie Jr. at St. Anne s Mar 8 Wizard of Oz rehearsal PM Mar 9 Chocolate bar sales end Mar MARCH BREAK! Mar 20 Everything Emerald Mar 20 Beethoven Lives Upstairs PM Mar 20 TVNELP 9:30 am Mar 21 Bonhomme Carnaval AM Mar 22- LDCSB Jr. hockey tournament Mar 23 - Classes to Palace Theatre Mar 24 Wizard of Oz at Budweiser Gardens for those who signed up Mar 27 Wizard of Oz rehearsal AM Mar 28 Celebration Assembly 1:00pm Mar 29- Holy Thursday Mar 30 Good Friday April 1 EASTER SUNDAY

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3 MONSIGNOR MORRISON HAPPENINGS On Wednesday February 28, Monsignor Morrison was blessed to have Earth Rangers visit the school. The Earth Rangers School Assembly is a dynamic and interactive presentation that leverages the shared, innate connection children of all backgrounds have to animals. Through the power of live animal demonstrations and positive, science-based information, our high-quality program educates students about the importance of protecting biodiversity while highlighting real conservation initiatives across Canada. Throughout the Assembly, students were introduced to four of the Earth Rangers Animal Ambassadors, including animals like Kateri the Peregrine Falcon, Gizmo the Eurasian Eagle Owl, and Quillow the Prehensile-tailed Porcupine. Kelly Campbell Grade 6/7 IT WAS ALSO PINK SHIRT DAY (Bullying Awareness) Presentation by The Dairy Educators.busy day here at Morrison.. A very special thank you to Mrs. Marcinkiewicz for introducing the students to a fun and practical skill they will enjoy forever. You re The Chef. ST. JOSEPH S RAM AWARD Congratulations! IZABELLA GONZALEZ Makayla, Emily, Koen, Lucas, Tristen, Dustin, Azura and Calina are getting ready to do some cooking! Every Friday the students are chopping and measuring and on receiving the St. Joe s Ram award. The Ram award is chosen monthly from our group of Grade 8 students. The award and T- Shirt is supplied by our Family of Schools destination high school, St. Joseph s. Way to go, Izabella!

4 A letter from the Family in India that we have been sponsoring:

5 Dear Sir/Madam: Monsignor Morrison kindly requests your support in the Wizard of Oz: This year Monsignor Morrison is proud to present, "The Wizard of Oz", on May 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd, and 4 th. As you can imagine, a show of this calibre requires a great deal of practice, as well as many helping hands behind the scenes. In order to ensure the success of the production, we are seeking contributions to help defray the costs associated with the show. Our students are talented and gifted in many ways. Funds raised will directly benefit Monsignor Morrison students through our arts programs. Generous donors like you are the key to our success and make it possible for us to provide our students with wonderful opportunities that involve song, dance, musical instruments and drama. We hope that we can count on your support to help us continue to provide our children with memorable experiences involving the arts. As part of your donation, your business or organization will be advertised in our program. Rates are as follows: $25.00 for a business-card size advertisement $35.00 for a half-page advertisement $50.00 for a full-page advertisement If you would like to donate to "The Wizard of Oz, please send your donation to the Main Office at Monsignor Morrison or contact Vicki Walt at (519) by no later than April 6 th. We will require your business or organization's advertisement as a.jpg or.png file, which can be sent to the following address: kcampbell@ldcsb.ca. We thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Patricia Rousseau Director Catholic School Council Ready to Serve our Community! Come and join the Parent Council to determine ways to build an even stronger school partnership which benefits the entire Morrison family in all things academic, social and spiritual. All are welcome at the table. PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR NEXT MEETING TUESDAY APRIL 24th AT 6:30 P.M. Please contact Ashley Thornton athornton23ca@gmail.com THANK YOU Thanks to everyone who donated pancake mix, syrup, and juice boxes for our Shrove Tuesday pancake day. Thank you also to our volunteers who so generously gave of their time to do all that cooking and flipping! We appreciate you so much. You will be pleased to know that our leftovers were sent to Inn Out of the Cold and also to Grace Café

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