UPCOMING DATES

March 6: Chocolate Fundraiser Goes Home

March 12: Early Dismissal 2:00 p.m.

March 13: Toonies 4 Tuition Casual Day

March 13: Term 2 Report Cards Go Home

March 16-20 Scholastic Book Fair

March 17: School Mass 9:15 a.m.

March 19: P/T Conferences (evening)

March 20: No School P/T Conferences (day)

March 30-April 3: Spring Break

MARCH 2020

NEWSLETTER

Holy Ghost School

Inside this Issue:

French News

Next Month’s Calendar

Important Dates

Coaches Corner

P.A. News

Term Two Progress Reports will be issued on Friday, March 13th. Parent / Teacher

Conferences will be booked by appointment using the Conference Manager online

sign up as in the previous term.

Upcoming Important Dates to Remember

April 6: Classes Resume

April 6: Easter Egg Making

April 10: Good Friday No School

April 13: Easter Monday No School

April 15: School Mass 9:15 a.m.

April 16: Early Dismissal (2:00 p.m.) Casual/Colour Day ($1.00)

April 17: No School Staff P.D. Day

April 20-24: Artist in the School Week (Fubuki Daiko)

April 22: Immunization Clinic (Grade 6 & 8)

April 30: Spring Photo (Casual Dress)

May 3: First Holy Communion

May 9: Confirmation

May 13: HGS Track and Field Day (Grs. 4-6 in the morning & Grs. 7-8 in the afternoon)

May 14: Early Dismissal (2:00 p.m.) Casual/Colour Day ($1.00)

May 15: Jump Rope For Heart

May 19: School Mass

Save the Date: The Holy Ghost School Board of Directors would like to invite all families to our

Annual Family Fun Day Picnic, which will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at

Kildonan Park.

There will be a call out for parent volunteers to help at the picnic. Sign ups will be

out soon along with more information regarding the picnic. Be on the look out for

picnic pre-order forms.

Our picnic is sure to be a great event you won’t want to miss it. Filled with good

food, fun and wonderful community spirit.

Are you an Alumni of Holy Ghost School or a parent that enjoys playing Basketball or Volleyball.?

Then coming out and join us for an evening of sporting fun.

Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Date: Every Friday

Where : Holy Ghost School

Everyone is welcome

HGS would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the wonderful volunteers who

helped with our annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake breakfast and to Mr. Neault and

Miss. Iskierski for all your hard work in organizing yet again a great breakfast.

On February 12th, the Grade 1 class celebrated the 100th day of school.

The 100th day is quite a fun milestone that we celebrate in our classroom. It marks just over the half way point

in the school year. It is filled with activities all centered on the guest of honour; the number 100.

From the very first day of school, our class began keeping track of the number of days we have been in school.

As part of our morning calendar routine, we add one part of a caterpillar to our board, until we reach 100. You

can sure feel the excitement grow as we get closer to 100.

When the students arrive to school, they are greeted with a banner that reads “100 Days Smarter” thanks to

Mrs. Pritchard.

We kick off the day with finding 100 Hershey Kisses hidden in the Grade 1 classroom.

Other activities range from where will 100 footsteps take us to build a structure with 100 Lego pieces.

Here is a photo gallery to see how Holy Ghost Students commemorated this special day!

The best part of the day was seeing the students dressed up of how they would look at 100 years old.

I hope the children enjoyed their “100 cookies” and l hope you enjoy listening to your child talk about their

100th day.

Mrs. Ploszay and Mrs. Pritchard

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Gr. 1

I Love To Read Dress up as Your Favourite Storybook Character

Kindergarten Connection

March

A few short days ago the Catholic community began the Lenten journey toward our greatest feast, Easter.

Lent is characterized by the practices of fasting, prayer and almsgiving. Although prayer is already a part of

our day, we will be extending our prayer time with visits to the Chapel to pray the Stations of the Cross and to

have some quiet time with Jesus.

In regards to fasting, children should never fast from essential meals but they can “give up” non essen-

tial foods like treats. Jesus fasted for 40 days. (If He thought it was important we should at least give it a try.)

To help our children understand what it is to go without, we are giving up our treats until Easter (with the ex-

ception of upcoming birthdays). With the money saved not buying all those cookies, chocolates and gummies,

maybe use it to purchase some real fruit for our almsgiving project. Every week we will be collecting apples

and oranges for the soup kitchen in our neighbourhood.

Prayer…Fasting…Almsgiving

Help make this a meaningful Lenten journey for your child as we walk along the way of

love with Him.

Grade 2 News

Holy Ghost School held another successful Science Fair in

February. The grade 2 class studied the topic The Planets of

the Solar System. This was an interesting topic for the

children. They learned about each of the eight planets and the

five dwarf planets. During our discussions in class they were

eager to share the information they had learned or researched

at home.

The students prepared their own project on a planet of

their choice. The projects were each done extremely well and

showed much originality. We will keep the projects in the

class for a while as they decorate our class so nicely.

Holy Ghost School

Science/Learning Fair

February 20, 2020

On Thursday, February 20th all students of Holy Ghost School participated in the 51st Annual Science Learn-

ing Fair. Science is asking questions about the world around us and trying to find answers to those questions.

Students learn how to follow the scientific method, research, present their ideas to a judge and many other im-

portant skills throughout the process. Creating a science fair project is a valuable learning experience.

We had a total of 127 group or individual projects from grades 4 through 8. Students were judged on Thurs-

day afternoon. We would like to thank all our science fair judges for taking the time to participate in this years

science fair.

Teachers would like to congratulate all their students for their efforts. Parents play a big part too; whether it’s

driving to a partner’s house, purchasing materials, or just helping children manage their time. Without this

support, our science learning fair would not be the success that it is. We are all very thankful to parents too.

The following students were awarded special recognition for their projects this year:

Grade 4:

Best Overall:

Sebastian Bialy

Gold:

Roman Haddad

Veronika Vitug

Johnny Bielawny

Silver:

James Andrabado

Xavier Charlamp-Charlamow

Carson Barnet

Arjay Jayectin

Alex Ankurowski

Bronze:

Harshaman Mangat

Julio Grijalvo

Isobel Buenaventura & Ashley

Villones

Stefan Klimek

Grade 5:

Best Overall:

Ethan Limsiaco

Gold:

Neo Dela Rosa

Aliyah Mia Abdon

Heth Soc

Silver:

Lilyana Dagasdas

Ducan Piper

Miabella Parajas

Julian Latigar

Daniella Mariano

Bronze:

Noah Cambly

Lilya Moniz

Kate De Guzman

Cassidy Thiessen

Charley Baris

Maya-Grace Mungal

Grade 6:

Best Overall:

Derek Barrientos

Gold:

Kianna Voluntad

Celyne Tankeko

Mikaela Agawin

Silver:

Stacey May Espiritu

Amelia Klimek

Arielle Gomez

Nicholas Pohorecky

Rovilynne Bustos

Piotr Kulbinski

Bronze:

Alivia Haddad

Zuzia Ploch

Eva Sobiech

Khia Medrano

Grade 7:

Best Overall:

Nathan Jay De Guzman

Gold:

Ishmeet Sidhu

Daniel Fernando

Heleyna Moniz

Silver:

John Paul Filomeno & Manuel

Nitro

Sofia Costa

Juvi-Ann Lanticse

Lenard Villazor

Katrina Torre

Bronze:

Jackson Thiessen

Lilla Buksowicz

Trisha Jayectin

Bernz Duaban

Marcus Go

Grade 8:

Best Overall:

Joshua Concepcion

Gold:

Ergon Golpe

Julia Skotniczy

Serena Soc

Silver:

Gadiel Barja

Jasnoor Gill

Patrick Bonifacio

Muskan Mangat

Scarlett Marcelino

Bronze:

Colyn Juan

Emilia Pyter

Robby Gill

Maribeth Panaligan

Adrain Galka

Rajdip and Mehtab Sidhu

Congratulations to these and to all of the students who participated this year. We again thank you for your

hard work and effort.

Winning projects may be entered in the Manitoba Schools’ Science Symposium held at the University of

Manitoba on April 24 or the Bison Regional Science Fair held at Holy Cross School on April 15 & 16. To

enter please register on line.

We hope these entrants have a wonderful time at the next fair.

NEWS FROM THE PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL (PAC)

HOT LUNCH

In February we introduced a new Hot Lunch option on Tuesdays with Salisbury House

Catering. The trial continues in March and we presented parents with a sandwich menu from Subway on

Thursdays. Don’t be shy, forward your comments to the PAC!

Are you available for light duty volunteering on Tuesdays or Thursdays from 11:30-12:15? Lunches come

prepackaged but we need help distributing to the classrooms. This is a perfect volunteer opportunity for those

who can take up to 45 minutes max. over lunch, once or twice a month.

SCIENCE FAIR

CONGRATULATIONS! to all participants of our school’s science fair on February 20th. The PAC has made

$25 available to all Gold winners who enter their research project in the province-wide science fair. Bring

your proof of participation to Mrs. Gubala for reimbursement.

FUNDRAISING

Earlier in the year we mentioned a new ‘passive’ fundraising opportunity called Fund Script. This program

involves making your everyday purchases using cash cards (gift cards) purchased through the school. Cards

are available for a wide variety of retailers, returning a percentage of their value to the school. Order forms

and instructions were sent home with students and will be available on the website for download.

COMMUNION – Each spring our Grade 2 students are wonderfully dressed as they present themselves for

the sacrament of communion. The Uniform Exchange program will extend itself to facilitating the sale (or

gift) of pre-worn items. Do you have an excellent condition communion dress, suit or accessories? Let us

know if you are interested in participating either as a seller or buyer!

UNIFORM EXCHANGE – Has your child lost a school sweater or stained a shirt beyond washing out?

Good and excellent used uniform items and shoes are available for low prices (well-worn items are free!).

Contact Dorota at praski@shaw.ca to view or submit clothing.

NEXT MEETING - Tuesday March 10 at 4pm in the upstairs Staff Lounge.

Polish Heritage News Witajcie kochane Dzieci i drodzy Rodzice!

Jeszcze zima ,ale nasze serduszka już takie kolorowe! Dzieci przepięknie kolorowaly Walentynkowe serca dla

Rodzicow. Życzę wszystkim by Święty Walenty był patronem każdej Rodziny!By zawsze ofiarował

uśmiech ,radość i miłość dorosłym i dzieciom! W miesiącu marcu witamy kalendarzową WIOSNĘ!

Klasa I poznaje następne literki alfabetu,wspaniale czytamy i piszemy.Umiemy zadawać pytania i prawidłowo

na nie odpowiadać!

Klasa III poznała Rzeczowniki i Czasowniki .Przed nami wiadomości o Przymiotnik oraz Liczba pojedyncza i

Liczba mnoga.Będziemy uczyli się jak rozwijać zdania by nasze opowiadania były ciekawe i poprawne.

Przypominamy o cotygodniowym wymieniania książeczek z biblioteki (wtorek).Dzieci nadal prowadzą

Dziennik przeczytanych książek. W miesiącu maju konkurs zostanie rozstrzygnięty i zostaną przyznane

nagrody.

~Pani Danusia

Hello dear children and parents!

It’s still winter but our hearts are full of colour! The children made beautiful Valentine’s Day hearts for par-

ents. I hope every family embraces Saint Valentine as their patron to bring smiles, joy and love to children and

adults alike. In March we welcome the SPRING season!

Class 1 continues learning the letters of the alphabet in reading and writing. We can ask questions and answer

them correctly.

Class 3 learned nouns and verbs. We will focus on singular and plural adjectives in developing sentences that

are interesting and grammatically correct.

Remember that library books are exchanged weekly on Tuesdays and children should keep a journal of com-

pleted books. The reading contest ends in May with a distribution of prizes.

~ Mrs. Danusia

Grade 3 News

The grade 3 class enjoyed their outing to the Children’s Museum during Catholic Schools Week. In celebra-

tion of I Love to Read month, they even had the opportunity to create a story at the museum.

Thanks you to Mrs. Magtuloy, our wonderful E.A and our terrific parent volunteers, Mr. and Mrs. Del Rosario

and Mrs. Ordonez for making this such an enjoyable day.

Holy Ghost School would like to extend a warm thank you to Mrs. Bernadette Smith

the MLA for Point Douglas for being a guest reader to our student during “I Love to

Read” month; and for her wonderful donation of books to our school library.

PROVINCIAL MIDDLE YEARS ASSESSMENT

The Manitoba Department of Education facilitates a provincial

assessment for all grades 7 and 8 students. As part of the Middle

Years Assessment, HG School will report to parents on the

achievement levels of Grade 7 and Grade 8 children in certain key competencies (important skills). Student’s

performance will be compared to mid-grade provincial criteria in certain areas (competencies) of mathematics

at Grade 7, and in reading and writing at Grade 8. In addition, at Grade 7 there will be a report on students’

involvement with their learning (student engagement). For the Middle Years Assessment there is not a specific

provincial test students write. Teachers regularly observe students and discuss their achievement with them,

and use the information to help children learn. Teachers will also use the information collected this way to pre-

pare the required reports. The Middle Years Assessment reports will be included with the 2nd Term Progress

Reports. These Reports are one of several ways HG School communicates with parents on, their child’s pro-

gress. For more information on Manitoba’s Middle Years Assessment go to:

https://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/assess/myreporting.html

Counsellor’s Corner

Developing a Positive Growth Mindset

Did you know that your brain grows bigger every time you learn how to do new things? Learn-ing to do new things is not always easy. Sometimes you have to work very hard and spend many hours on one thing until you can do it. So if you want to be a good reader, you have to read a lot. If you want to be good in Science, you have to study hard. If you want to be good in Math, you have to practice lots of problems and try different strategies. Do not give up if you make mistakes! Mistakes are part of learning. You may not know it YET… but you’ll get there!

What is true about your brain?

A. Your brain can grow B. Your brain never grows

What do you have to do if you want to learn hard things?

A. Work hard B. Spend a few minutes on it

What do you need to do if you make a mistake?

A. Keep trying B. Give up

Submitted by Mme J Garland

From the Gym Hello everyone. The grade 5-8 classes wrote their basketball test in February; that will go towards their term 2

report cards. Following basketball we will begin a badminton unit. The K-4 classes continue to move

through classes that involve tag games, dodgeball games, soccer, team handball etc.

If you have any questions at all on what is going on inside your child’s Phys. Ed class, do not hesitate to con-

tact me at the school.

Sincerely,

Mr. J. Thiessen

Physical Education Teacher

Coach’s Corner The school basketball teams have begun their league play. At the time of this newsletter, the boy’s tier 1 team has 4

wins and 1 loss in league play. In tournament action they competed in the Sargent Park and St. Paul’s High School tour-

naments. The tier 2 boys’ team has gone 3 wins and 4 losses so far. They participated in the St. Paul’s and Our Lady of

Victory tournaments. The boys developmental team has two league games left to play before they will take part in the

year-end tournament at St. Gerard. The girl’s team has gone a perfect 8-0 in regular season play; they also placed 3rd at

the Sargent Park Grade 8 tournament, and 2nd place at both the Hedges and Stanley Knowles tournaments. The girls’

team has won four consecutive MCSAA championships, and are looking to make it 5 years in a row. Congrats to all

teams for their impressive starts to the season. Good luck to all three teams in their upcoming playoffs.

The coaches for the school basketball teams are Mr. Emiliano Galera, Mr. Vincent Perez and I coaching the girls, with

Mr. Darnell De Leon coaching the developmental boys’ team, Mr. Joey Cabredo coaching the boy’s tier 2 team, and Mr.

Edwin Silvino and Mr. Claurence Diaz coaching the boy’s tier 1 team. A big thank you goes out to all the coaches for

their time and dedication!

Our grade 5 & 6 intramural program, which runs every day 5 at lunch time, continues to rotate between volleyball and

basketball each week. A big thank you goes out to Ms. Cabalquinto for her assistance in supervising the intramural pro-

gram.

Our grade 4-8 soccer intramural program continues to run each day 1 at lunch time.

Following spring break we will be switching into badminton season. Tryouts for the grade 7 and 8 school team will take

place in late March or early April. More information to come.

Sincerely,

Mr. J. Thiessen

Physical Education Teacher

Girls Volleyball & Basketball Coach

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