We have an exciting December planned for our school.

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1 We have an exciting December planned for our school. As part of our goal to increase students fitness at St. Francis School, we brought in Jenn Poirier, (Masters in Kinesiology specializing in Children s Fitness). She instructed Physical Education classes to our Grade 3-6 classes. Then each class has/had a scheduled visit to Push Fitness to continue their unique exercise experience. December 4 th - 1:30 2:30 - Gr. 4/5, December 8 th -1:30 2:30 Gr. 6 This initiative was very well received. Our goal is to develop Healthy Lifestyles. The Kindergarten Grade Three students will be attending a play at St. Pat s HS entitled the Snow Queen on December 7 th at 1:00. Then on Monday, December 12 th I have rented Silver City for our K-3 students to see the showing of A Star. This is the Disney movie depicting the nativity story. Catholic Virtues into Action December is the month when we focus on the virtue of humility. In humility, we turn to Jesus as our model, for he says, Learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart. (Matthew 11:29) In humility, we turn to Jesus for the graces, the Giver of all good virtues that we need. In humility, we depend on God, gifts, and in humility, we share our giftedness with others. Mary's "yes" to the Angel Gabriel, to bring God's Son into the world, makes her a model of humility for each of us. The Parent Council Christmas Store is scheduled for Monday, December 12. Donations will be accepted from December 4-8 th. December 15 th is our Interlink Choir Christmas Concert. Parents of the Grade Three students are invited to attend at 11:30. December 21 st we will be having our Christmas Concert, which will include a sing a long and a few individual class presentations. Mrs. Fazzari and Mrs. Kuschak s Kindergarten class, Grade 1, 2, and 3 will present from 11:20 12:05. Mrs. Workman and Mrs. Melideo s Kindergarten class along with the Grade 4, 5, and 6 students will present from 12:15 1:00. More information will follow. Parents are welcome! I have organized Winter Activities for the Grade 4, 5, and 6 classes, January 24, 31, February 7 and February 14. Students were surveyed to determine the activities choices. Students will be able to select: 1. Hockey skills and drills with the North Star Hockey Players at the Fort William Gardens. 2. Fitness Training with Jenn Poirier at Push Fitness Center 3. Activities in the school gym and outdoors which will include Soccer and Outdoor Snowshoeing instructed by a staff member. Our Advent Mass will be celebrated at St. Dominic Church, December 19th at 9:30 with St. Vincent and St. Thomas schools. God Bless each and every family at St. Francis School. Merry Christmas and wishing you Health and Happiness in St. Francis School will once again be participating in the Christmas Cheer Food Drive. Please send donations of nonperishable dried or canned food items such as soups, canned vegetables and fruit, Kraft dinner and pasta are good examples. For monetary donations, please make cheques payable to the Thunder Bay Christmas Cheer Fund, receipts will be sent by mail. Students will be having classroom competitions for the class that brings in the most food items in total to win a Pizza Party. The final day for collection will be Friday, December 15 th. ~ Shelley

2 The St. Francis School Book Fair was a huge success! Mrs. Jacobson would like to thank all of the students, parents and staff for purchasing books from our Scholastic Book Fair. Our school raised enough money for to acquire $1, worth of library books for our school library. Congratulations to Drake P. from Grade 2 who won the door prize of $25.00 worth of free books. Also a big thank you goes out to Mrs. Situm for her help. December 15 th is our Interlink Choir Christmas Concert. Parents of the Grade Three students are invited to attend at 11:30. HOMEWORK CLUB DETAILS Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday after school at 3:20 p.m. to 4:20 p.m. DURATION: 20 weeks total November 7- December 2 January 9 March 10 March 27 May 12

3 Celebrating our Seniors Interlink choir Having fun at our St. Francis Scholastic Book Fair St. Francis Students showed their appreciation for our Senior Partners and their gift of music by sharing happy face cookies that they baked with the assistance of Mrs. Carolina Lombardo. Coffee and Tea was also shared along with cards, artwork and songs! A big thank you to Mrs. Carolina Lombardo for all of her hard work! OLD FORT WILLIAM HISTORICAL PARK ACTIVITY DAY Grades 4/5/6 Grade 4, 5 and 6 students went to Fort William Historical Park and participated in a series of activities based on outdoor education including recreational activities. The students took part in Traditional Sports, First Nations Games and touring the Old Fort Historical Centre.

4 Students from Grades 4, 4/5 & 6 participated in the Elementary European Handball Jamboree on November 1 6 th at Lakehead University. The goal of the Jamboree was to help promote the activity level of our students along with building peer relationships within our community and exhibiting respect and sportsmanship. A great time was had by everyone!

5 Upcoming Dates December 4 Grade 4/5 - Push Fitness December 6 TBDHU Presentation Think Well Feel Well - 6:30 Parent Council Meeting December 7 Snow Queen St. Patrick High School JK Grade 3 December 8 Grade 6 - Push Fitness - Donations being accepted for Christmas Store December 12 A Star Silver City JK Grade 3 - Christmas Store All Students participate December 13 Earth Rangers - Grade 4/5 and 6 December 14 Grade One Class present to Seniors at Hogarth Riverview Manor December 15 Interlink Christmas Concert Grade 3 at 11:30 December 19 Advent Mass at St. Dominic Church 9:30 - Grade 2 to Valhalla Inn 1:20 December 20 - Wear your favourite Christmas Sweater or Red and Green - Kindergarten Play 2:15 December 21 Sing a long Concert - Wear your favourite Christmas hat. December 22 P.J. Day and Last Day of School

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