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Dear Parents /Guardians:

Our Lenten journey towards Easter begins on Ash Wednesday. During Lent it is

important to remember to not just “give something up”, but rather to focus on “doing

something” for others. Giving of ourselves, sharing our time, talents or skills, is yet

another way to build community and bring us closer to God. Lent is a time to remind

us of how one kind deed at a time brings us closer to being the person that God

wants us to be. Simple acts of kindness bring great joy to others and fill our own hearts

with love. Please join us on Wednesday, March 6th at 11am for our Ash Wednesday

Liturgy with Fr. Rony. Thank you to our FSL & Heritage Departments for organizing the

liturgy.

During the Month of March, we celebrate the virtue of perseverance. Perseverance is

being persistent with a task in spite of challenges, difficulties or obstacles.

Perseverance is not giving up but continuing to put forth an effort until the goal is

achieved.

God of the Journey, walk with us this Lent.

Help us to persevere in staying with you

On the journey through Lent to Easter. Amen.

In March we continue to look forward to the many learning opportunities planned for

the students. Kindergarten registration also continues. We wish everyone a safe and

enjoyable March Break from the 12th to the 16th. In honour of St. Patrick’s Day, we

share with you a special Irish blessing:

May God give you…

For every storm, a rainbow; for every tear, a smile,

For every care, a promise, And a blessing in each trial.

For every problem life sends, A faithful friend to share,

For every sigh, a sweet song, And an answer for each prayer.

Yours in Catholic Education,

Mr. R. LiTrenta Mr. F. De Bartolo

Principal Vice Principal

A Prayer for Lenten Grace

Loving God,

During the sacred season of Lent, bring me closer to you.

Prepare a place in my home and heart for silence and solitude, so that I may

rediscover the grace of a prayerful life.

Help me to fast from those things that threaten the well-being of body and

soul and remind me of the grace of simplicity.

Enlarge my heart so that I give to those in need and, in so doing, rediscover

the grace of gratitude and generosity.

May this season be a grace-filled time to rekindle my love for and faith in you.

Amen

March Catholic Virtue:

Perseverance I will stick to the goals I have set

for myself. I will always

believe in myself and have faith in

what I can accomplish.

Area 3 Catholic School Trustee: Trustee Rose Cantisano

Trustee Dino Giuliani

Superintendent of Education Area 3:

Dr. Opiyo Oloya

St. Margaret Mary Roman

Catholic Church

905-851-2661

Pastor:

Father Rony Grayda

The School Day:

Entrance: 8:50 a.m.

Recesses: 10:20 a.m. & 2:20 p.m.

Lunch: 12:00 p.m.—1:00 p.m.

Dismissal: 3:40 p.m.

_________________________

To report student absences/lates,

please dial: 1-855-856-7862 or

http://go.schoolmessenger.ca/

before 8:50 a.m.

Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School 191 Crofters Rd

Woodbridge, ON L4L 7G3

905-856-1666 Visit us @ olf.ycdsb.ca Tweet us @olf_ycdsb

March 2019 Newsletter


Catholic Community of Faith

Catholic Community of Character Award Winners: Wisdom

2019 Kindergarten Registration Now Open!

If your child will be 4 years of age on or before

December 31, 2019 then he/she is eligible.

Registration began on January 7, 2019. Registrations

can be completed online at www.ycdsb.ca.

Registrations completed online will need to be

accompanied by the following documents:

-Roman Catholic Baptismal Certificate,

-Proof of Legal status in Canada,

-Proof of Residency, Proof of Age,

-Proof of English Separate School Support

For more information, please see the insert regarding

Kindergarten Registration.

Quality Learning For All March Break is Coming!

We wish you and your family a safe and enjoyable

March Break. The school is closed from Monday,

March 11 to Friday, March 15. Also, don’t forget to set

your clocks ahead 1 hour on Sunday, March 10, as

Daylight Savings Time begins!

EQAO

Between May 21st and June 3rd, our grades 3 and 6

students will be participating in the EQAO Primary and

Junior Division Assessments of Reading, Writing and

Mathematics.

As all students are expected to be in attendance, we

ask that you please avoid

scheduling medical/dental

appointments, or vacations

during this period. Additional

information will follow in the

weeks to come.

Family Skate Day

The OLF school community is invited to a Family Skate

day on Sunday, March 3rd from 10:00am-12:00pm at

Al Palladini Community

Centre. Don’t miss out on this

great opportunity to meet and

skate with other OLF families!

TEACHER STUDENT OF THE MONTH TEACHER STUDENT OF THE MONTH

Ms. Baldassini Michael L., Delilah L., Lucas R. Ms. Villegas Damian C., Antonio L.

Ms. Lanzillotti Samantha C., Oliver G., Chiara G. Ms. Bertucci 3/4 Gabriella D., Madisson G.

Ms. Marsala Isabelle C., Luca D., Christian F., Matteo L. Ms. Caggiano Joseph A., Maia D., Monica E., Cristian

S.

Ms. Amatangelo Joseph C., Violet S. Ms. Zachaczewska/

Ms. Cardone Rebecca B., Daniel W.

Ms. Grossi Nicholas C., Nico M., Aaron M. Ms. Bertucci 5 Lauren D., Mia F., Massimo L.

Ms. Iazzi William P. Ms. Malisani/

Ms. Cardone Sophie K., Darrin N.

Ms. Wojewoda Annabella A., Madelyn F., Matthew Z. Ms. Colalillo Matthew B., Veronica P., Luke P.

Ms. Moccia Amauchechukwu A., Mia C., Dominic M. Ms. Gurrieri/

Ms. Giannantonio Giovanni D.

Ms. Rea Stella D., Joseph R., Athityan P. Ms. Malisani/

Ms. Di Cresce Cassia B., Alyssa M.

Ms. Maniglia Maria A., Samantha C., Lucas C., Claude M. Mr. Caruso Michael B., Erica V.

Ms. DeLuca-Mirabelli Calogero B., Angela D., Christian Z. Ms. Cerrone Anthony M.

Ms. Capano Camilla M. Mr. Piccone Sarah D., Natasha N.


Quality Learning For All

Tennis Fair @ OLF

OLF students from Kindergarten to Grade 3

participated in another successful Tennis Fair hosted

by Love4Tennis with head coach Julia Kedrzycki. The

program is a fantastic FUN way to encourage

children to get active and learn how to play tennis.

Thank you Love4Tennis Academy for offering this

program to our students and the Phys Ed Department

for planning the Tennis Fair.

Parking Lot Safety

Please be reminded that in an effort to increase safety for everyone in our school community the “Kiss N’ Ride”

loop in front of the school is reserved for buses only between 8:30am—9:00am and 3:30pm—4:00pm. It is

absolutely prohibited to drive through the loop during this time.

Also, we have noticed that there have been instances where cars have entered the loop against the flow of

traffic. Please note that this loop is restricted to ONE WAY traffic only. Please do not park at either end of the

driveway as this obstructs the flow of traffic making it dangerous for students walking home from school.

Remember that Handicapped Parking Stalls are available, but reserved for vehicles with permits only. It is also

PROHIBITED to park in the Parking lot at the beginning or end of the school day as spots are limited and re-

served for school Staff only.

We thank you in advance for helping to make our

school community safer for the children entrusted to

our care.

Please share this information with any family members

or friends that are providing transportation for your

children.

Gr.6 Cedar Glen Parent Info Night

Parents & Guardians of Grade 6 students are invited to

a Parent Information Night on Monday, March 18, at

6:00pm. Information regarding the over night excur-

sion to Cedar Glen will shared with parents.



Sunday, March 3rd, 2019

10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

March 2019

E a s t e r C o n f e s s i o n s

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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3

Family Skate Day

10am-12pm @

Al Palladini

Community

Centre

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5

Shrove Tuesday

6

Ash Wednesday

Liturgy 11am

7

8

Faith Friday

9

10

Daylight Savings

time begins! Set

your clocks 1hr

ahead!

11

12

13

14 15

16

17

Happy

St. Patrick’s Day

18

Gr6 Cedar Glen

Parent Info Night

6pm

19

20

Spring Begins!

21

22

Faith Friday

23

24

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25 26 27

28

29

Faith Friday

Civvies Day

30

H a v e a s a f e & r e s t f u l M a r c h B r e a k

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