Volume 1 , Issue 1

Newsletter Date

2017

Important Contact

Numbers

Nativity of Our Lord School Phone: (416) 393-5288 Fax: (416) 393-5051

Nativity of Our Lord Church Fr. Michael Machacek (416) 621-2732

Mr. D. Yack (Superintendent) Ms. A. Andrachuk (Trustee) Ward 2 Public Health Dept. (416) 338-7600 Dental Health Dept. 311 Elmbrook Public Library (416) 394-5290

MARCH NEWSLETTER March Virtue

Principal’s Message As we leave the month of February, we welcome the month of March. Although Feb-ruary is a short month, it was packed with many exciting, fun-filled and educational events. They included: Boys and Girls Basketball, Rosary Apostolate, CWL Read-ing Program, junior trip to Harbourfront , W5H Divisional Competition. These events have made for a positive and invaluable learning experience for the students of Nativity of Our Lord School. Without the help of staff and parents these events would not be possible. Thank you for all your efforts, commitment and dedication to the students of Nativity of Our Lord School. March brings us to the Lenten season and thus, it is fitting that forgiveness is the vir-tue for the month of March. God is ever present when we reconcile with others and the world. Jesus becomes manifest in our willingness to forgive and be forgiven. “Lent invites us to turn from our own selves, from our sin, to come together in com-munity. Self-denial is the way we express our repentance. Self-denial is threefold, advises Matthew’s gospel, We pray: “Go to your room, close your door, and pray to your Father in private.” We fast: “No one must see you are fasting but your Father.” We give alms: “Keep your deeds of mercy secret, and your Father who sees in secret will repay you.” Through the Lenten exercise of prayer, fasting and almsgiving, we spring-clean our lives, sharpen our senses, put tomorrow in its place and treasure the day at hand ( Father Thomas Rosica, S.B.,C.E.O. Salt and Light Catholic Media Foundation). As we move into the Lenten season, it is a time to reflect on Christ’s journey to the cross. As part of our faith, we remember Christ’s gift in the giving of His life in order that we might have eternal life. The Lenten season is a time of for-giveness, both for us to seek it, and to offer it to others. Finally, March 20 brings the first day of spring –warmer days are ahead and we have survived another winter season! Mr. M. Femia

Junior W5H We are pleased to announce that on February 22nd, Nativity’s Junior W5H team participated in the 2016 Divisional Competition, where we placed first, and advanced to the Regional Round. We are very proud of this dedicated team, who practiced long and hard to prepare for the tournament. During the competition, they demonstrated great sportsmanship and grace under pressure. Our congratulations and gratitude go to the following team members: Ryan Ebrahem, Morgan Geisl-Butler, Rosie Geisl-Butler, Declan Heim, Malina John, Antonio Lepore, Max Podkowa, Marco Riondino, and Yustyna Hankevych. A special thank you to the coaches, Miss Montaldo, Mrs. Morson and Mrs. Passero. A very special thank you to Mrs Kleine, who volun-teered her time to help coach the team.

Nativity of Our Lord Catholic School

35 Saffron Crescent Etobicoke, Ontario M9C 3T8

Telephone: (416) 393-5288 Fax: (416) 393-5053

Dropping off & Picking-up your children before and after school Dear Parents and all other Caregivers: Please drop-off your children on time in the morning (school day begins at 9:00 a.m.). Please make sure you pick-up your children at dismissal time (school day ends at 3:30 p.m.). Drop-off and Pick-up at school bus loading zone in front of the school Please do NOT use drop-off and pick-up school bus loading zone in front of the school after 8:30 a.m. in the morning and at 3:15 p.m. in the afternoon. We would appreciate your cooperation with this request as we are working very hard to encourage and maintain a safe environment for our students and all community members.

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Boys Basketball The boys’ basketball team competed in two different tournaments this sea-son. They fought hard and worked as a team to accomplish a second place finish in one of the tournaments. The boys showed amazing skill and dedica-tion. Boys Roster: Sere Otubu, Rayhan Moraldo, Anthony Wrzeszcz, Matthew Sommerville, Matthew Wilson, Jacob Tigley, Jonathan Chung, Alesio Kacaj, Dante Pavese, Brandon Lopez, Shamba Tull, Jahcoi Campbell-Sayers, and Jacob Zammit. Girls Basketball The girls’ basketball team competed in two different tournaments this sea-son. The girls had a second place finish in their first tournament but worked extremely hard to learn from their mistakes. Hard work and dedication al-lowed them to win their second tournament and move on to regionals. The girls did not place at regionals but competed with grace and showed the true meaning of teamwork. Girls Roster: Maria Cristina Diaz, Cassandra Ignas, Gabriela Paez, Francesca Macaluso, Stefania Lepore, Alecia Coletta, Sierra Coletta, Chole Sanjuan, Veronique Deputch, Leanna Espanillo, Jocelyn Aryeetey, Nina Stupar, Morgan Butler, and Teah Stupar.

February Virtue Stars

Nativity of Our Lord is pleased to announce that The Angel Foundation for Learn-ing, the charitable organization devoted to assisting students within TCDSB schools, has approved our school’s funding request in support of our excursion to Ottawa. Serving TCDSB students and making a positive difference, we congratu-late The Angel Foundation for Learning for helping students since its inception in 1987. Donations to the Foundation are welcome and can be sent to: The Angel Foundation for Learning, 80 Sheppard Avenue East, Toronto, ON M2N 6E8. Tax receipts for donations of $20.00 or more will be issued. For more information about the Foundation visit www.angelfoundationforlearning.org.

Knights of Columbus Free Throw Competition Congratulations to all the participants who competed in the Knights of Co-lumbus Free Throw completion. Nativity of Our Lord had 7 of 10 students move on to the 2nd round, and several students made it to the 3rd round. Good luck to all the students, and more information to come in the next newsletter. Let’s do it Nativity.

Carnaval Nativity of Our Lord School will be having Carnaval on Thursday, March 30th. There will be a Cultural performance in the morning by Njacko Backo, a French African singer/performer. The performance will be in the gym. The schedule is as follows: 9:30 - 10:30 JK—Grade 4 11:15 - 11:45 Grade 5 - Grade 8. In the afternoon the students will partici-pate in Carnaval activities. Biscola Tournament Nativity of Our Lord will be holding its first annual Briscola Tournament (open to intermediate students) in March. Briscola is an Italian card game played with an Italian set of cards. Teams of two will participate in an elim-ination style tournament with the final team winning a California Sandwich-es lunch. A big thanks goes out to the lovely people at California Sand-wiches (Queensway location) who are not only sponsoring this tournament but have been long-time supporters of our school’s various initiatives. If you happen to visit this restaurant, please identify yourself as a Nativity parent/student and send them a thank you on behalf of our school. It would be appreciated if any parents could donate a set(s) of Italian playing cards.

Ms. Sousa — ELP1 Samantha Kay, Jacob Lemoine, and

Michelle Mayer

Mrs. Panzeca— ELP2 Mikhaela Gutierrez and Aaron Gomez

Mrs. Stergiou – SK/01

Isha Sanni and Cyrus Carpio

Mrs. Aceto – Grade 1 Juan Garcia-Salazar and Isaac Salgado

Ms. Montaldo – Grade 1/2

Jason Aryeetey and Sophia Cuicahua

Miss Carvalho – Grade 2/3 Zachary Sereda and Pasko Gojanovic

Mrs. Cirinna – Grade 3

Julia Gjokaj and Patryk Parczewski

Ms. O’Toole – Grade 3 Kylie Biggar and Angel Vega Nunez

Mrs. Morson – Grade 4

Jadan Austen-Pearce, Jayden Gomez-Silva and Michael Emery

Mrs. Parente – Grade 4/5

Michelle Durcikova and Estelle Ferreira

Mr. Tanguay – Grade 5 Katelyn Capunitan, Ashton Pham, and

Camila Vidal

Mrs. Cavaliere – Grade 6 Ami-Marie Kamara and Claire Elbe

Mrs. Hawley – Grade 6

Chanel McKenzie and Liwia Grzebula

Mrs. Muzzatti – Grade 7

Tristan Perry and Alexandra Correa

Mrs. Blandi – Grade 7 Alesio Kacaj and Marcos Fonseca

Mrs. Carey – Grade 8

Michael Bubienczyck and Sere Otubu

Mr. Jozwik – Grade 8 Deshawn Kelly and Laura Meira-Vilarinho