Madonna Catholic School
Parent Bulletin. Jan 7 - Jan 14 2017
Elk Island Catholic grieves the loss of Trustee Tony Sykora
“Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. And you know the way to where I am going.” John 14:1-4
You can read more about Tony here http://www.sherwoodparknews.com/2017/01/06/community-mourns-passing-of-tony-sykora
Prayer for the New Year.
"A new year is unfolding—like a blossom with petals curled tightly concealing the beauty within.
Lord, let this year be filled with the things that are truly good—with the comfort of warmth in our relationships, with the strength to help those who need our help and the humility and openness to accept help from others.
As we make our resolutions for the year ahead, let us go forward with great hope that all things can be possible—with Your help and guidance."
Amen
Five Ways to Help Misbehaving Children.
Current research - (which is the opposite of how I was 'versed' in raising my own kids as well as 'disciplining' in my classrooms) shows that in order to build resilient, anxious-free children we need to be watching for signs of over-stress and helping our children figure out how to regulate their emotions and manage their behaviour.
Take a few minutes to read this short article on helping your children when they misbehave or act out. It makes a ton of sense and will go miles in nurturing your children to become confident in solving problems and knowing how and when to take a break. Enjoy.
http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/five_ways_to_help_misbehaving_kids/success
Stable of Animals - the Success of our Advent Challenge
- 2 bags of animal feed
- 2 sets of ducklings
- 1 pair of rabbits
- 2 pigs
- 1 rooster and 2 chickens
- 1 sheep
- 1 pair of goats, and
- 1 cow!
http://www.chalice.ca/ways-to-give/gift-catalogue
January at Madonna
Pajama Day - is Wednesday this week
Sunday January 22 at 10:30am is our school mass at OLPH Parish. Please save the date and time in your calendars so that we all may celebrate as a school family. We will be approaching students and families to help with various ministries : music, proclaimers, offertory family etc. Thank you for your support
Inline Skating:
The week of January 23 - 27, all students in K-4 will be participating in Inline Skating in the gym. All equipment is supplied, however it is best if students have their own helmet. A letter will be going home with students as this is a partial pay user event. Thank you to the parent council for their support on this great activity
More information can be found at http://alieninline.com/
Growing Up Digital - Parent Presentation
About Us
Email: mcs@eics.ab.ca
Website: www.madonna.eics.ab.ca
Location: 15 Main Boulevard, Sherwood Park, AB, Canada
Phone: 780 467-7971
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