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Our Carnaval was fantastic! The students, teachers and parents enjoyed the day filled with fun activities and of course our traditional maple taffy on the snow. What an amazing day! A lovely article was written by M. Martin and was published in Le Franco, the only French newspaper in Alberta.

http://www.lefranco.ab.ca/a-lire/jeunesse/1079-carnaval-francais-ecole-blessed-mother-teresa.html

We proudly showcase our school and our commitment to French culture and education.

Trustee Mary Martin was pleased to join us for our annual Shrove Tuesday pancake lunch. She marveled at the organization and our wonderful volunteers. A sincere thank you to the many hands that helped flawlessly organize, purchase, cook, set-up, serve, and clean, wow what a team! Your devotion to our students and community help build our amazing school!

The School Council sent home the family activity “The Discipleship, Faithfull Fishing with Jesus” We hope that this has found a special place in your home and it helps guide your child through the Lenten season. As with any great school, there are great people. Often times these great people

must go off and do great things in other capacities. Mme Geneviève Blais, our Assistant Principal, has accepted a position with the Alberta Teacher’s Association. Her last day at BMT will be Friday, March 6, 2015. I want to thank her for her amazing work, dedication to quality education and her friendship. She will be sorely missed by all of us. She is a talented teacher and a strong leader, we wish her well as she embarks on her new career. Au revoir Mme Genevieve, à la prochaine! We are pleased to announce that Mme Louise Halvorsen will take over as our school’s Assistant Principal. We are blessed by her knowledge of our student population and strong commitment to our BMT community. We welcome Mr. Mhehe as our new physical education teacher, his first day with us will be on Tuesday, March 10, 2015. We have a warm welcome back for Mme Lyne DelCastilho who will be teaching our grade one class as Mme Erin goes on maternity leave. We wish Mme Erin well as she welcomes a new precious member to her family. Mme Mary Laviolette,

Principal

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KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION FOR 2015 – 2016

Children who turn 5 on or before March 1, 2016 are eligible to attend Kindergarten starting in September 2015. Please provide your child’s birth certificate when registering at the office. The following dates will be communicated to all parents of registered kindergarten students via e-mail in May: Kindergarten Parent Orientation Meeting: Thursday, May 28 at 7:00 PM Kindergarten Classroom Visit: Friday, May 29 from 9:15 to 10:00 AM “or” from 2:00 to 2:45 PM

CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF CARING

SACRAMENTS RECEIVED IN FEBRUARY:

Please inform us if your child/children received or are receiving sacraments this year at St. Patrick’s, St. Albert the Great, St. Bonaventure or in another parish. We wish to include everyone in our year-end celebration recognizing faith development.

LENTEN SERVICE PROJECTS

We are in the Lenten season and taking time to recognize the sacrifice that Jesus made for us with the opportunity to perform acts of service. The Lenten focus of our students, staff and parents of the École Blessed Mother Teresa community, is to come together this year to support Free the Children by raising money through our Easter Basket Raffle. Parents are also invited to donate an Easter basket to our Easter Basket Raffle.

Ticket sales will start on Wednesday, March 25.

Tickets will be sold for 25 each or 5 for $1.00.

The contents of the basket should be appropriate for Easter for school-aged children. The draw will be held in the afternoon on Wednesday, April 1, in conjunction with the Easter Bonnet Parade. Parents are invited to join us in the fun!

SCHOOL COUNCIL:

Our March School Council Meeting will be on Tuesday, March 10, at 6:30 PM.

FRENCH IMMERSION INFORMATION EVENING AND OPEN HOUSE SCHOOL TOURS

For new parents interested in French Immersion, we will be having a French Immersion Information Evening on Thursday, March 5 at 7:00 PM and Open House School Tours given to interested parents and their children on Friday, March 6 from 9:30 to 11:30 AM.

Your positive recommendation is our best advertising!

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WEAR GREEN DAY On Tuesday, March 17, it is “Wear Green Day,” in recognition of St. Patrick’s Day. We look forward to seeing everyone enjoying this community Spirit Day. The Irwin School of Irish Dance will be presenting their talents in the afternoon.

CHESS CLUB:

Our Division II Chess Club has been practicing hard and will be ready for our tournament from Monday, March 23 to Friday, March 27 at 11:40 AM. Best of luck to our participants!

DANCE WORKS

Mme Erika and Mme DelCastilho have been working very hard with our Div I and Div II dance club participants. Their talents will be showcased on Tuesday, March 24, 4:30pm at the CCSD Dance Works presentation at Bishop Carroll High School. Parents can expect to receive an information letter as the date approaches. It’s going to be a GREAT show!

PROGRESS REPORTS AND PARENT-TEACHER INTERVIEWS:

The Progress Reports will be sent home on Friday, March 13 at the end of the afternoon. After 6:00 PM, you will be able to access the Conference Manager website: https://motherteresa.schoolsoft.ca for online pre-booking your Parent - Teacher Interviews for either of the following dates:

Pre-book your 15-minute Parent – Teacher Interviews on: - Thursday, March 19 4:30 to 7:00 PM - Friday, March 20 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 to 3:00 PM

PARISH NEWS:

St Patrick’s Parish

1414 Shawnessy BLVD SW, Calgary, Alberta T2Y 2L7

Phone (403) 254-6878 Fax (403) 256-0963

First Holy Communion

We come to the Table

St. Patrick’s parish invites children in Grade 2 (and older) who are baptized Roman Catholic to prepare

to receive the Eucharist for the first time. Registration ends Wednesday March 4th.

To register, contact Mary Rowan at the parish office 403-254-6878.

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10 Prestwick Drive SE, Calgary, Alberta T2Z 4J6 Phone (403) 257-6054 Fax (403) 257-6072

FIRST COMMUNION

For those parents who are registered parishioners, and have children registered to celebrate First

Communion (Grade 2 and up) at St. Albert the Great Parish in May and June, the first Preparation

Session will be held on Saturday, March 7th from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon OR Sunday March 8th from

2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. at the church. At least one parent and the First Communicant (your child) must attend

one of these sessions.

If you have not yet registered your child, there is still time to do so. Please contact Norma at the church:

[email protected] or 403-257-6054.

YOUTH MINISTRY

The Junior High Youth nights for this month will be on Tuesday, March 10th and Tuesday March 24th

from 7 pm. to 9 pm.

All students in grades 7, 8, and 9 are invited! Join us for a night of fun, food, prayer and reflection. Come

and bring your friends!

If you need more information, or to register, please contact us at [email protected]

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March, 2015 FAITH IN ACTION: Sportsmanship École Blessed Mother Teresa Sun Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat

1 2

Professional Development Day

(No Classes)

3 Day 2

11:40 AM, Gr. 1-6 Dance Club

11:40 AM, Div. II Chess Club

4 Day 3

5 Day 4


5s + 6s to Tim Horton’s Brier

at Saddledome in PM

French Immersion Information

Evening, 7:00 PM

6 Day 5 8:30 AM Stations of the Cross

French Immersion Open House

(Guided School Tours),

9:30 to 11:30 AM


Due day to pre-order special

lunch for next Wednesday at

www.healthyhunger.com

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8 9 Day 6


10 Day 1


School Council Mtg., 6:30 PM

11 Day 2

Grades 5 and 6 to Calgary

Health and Safety Expo

All Kindergarten Students to

Telus Spark Science Centre

Subway Special Lunch

(If pre-ordered by a parent.)

12 Day 3

Grade 3s to Heritage Park


13 Day 4

Stations of the Cross at 8:30 AM


Progress Reports Go Home

Pre-Book P/T Interviews online

starting at 6:00 PM:

https://motherteresa.schoolsoft.ca

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15 16 Day 5


17 Day 6

Wear GREEN for

St. Patrick’s Day


2:30 PM, Irish Dance

Performance

18 Day 1


19 Day 2


Due day to pre-order special

lunch for next Wednesday at

www.healthyhunger.com

From 4:30 to 7:00 PM:

Kindergarten to Grade 6:

15-minute Pre-booked

Parent-Teacher Interviews

20 Lost and Found Displayed

(No Kndrgrtn. to Gr. 6 Classes)

Kindergarten to Grade 6:

15-minute Pre-booked Parent-

Teacher Interviews:

9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and

1:00 to 3:00 PM

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22 23 Day 3

11:40 AM, Chess Club

Tournament All Week

24 Day 4



Tournament All Week

4:30 PM: Dance Club Students

Performing in Dance Works

at Bishop Carroll

25 Day 5

Easter Basket Raffle

Tickets Sales Start 11:40, Chess Club Tournament

Little Caesars Special Lunch

(If pre-ordered

by a parent.)

26 Day 6


Tournament All Week


27 Day 1

Stations of the Cross at 8:30 AM


Tournament All Week

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29 30 Day 2

1EH to Heritage Park

31 Day 3

1EO + 1LL to Heritage Park


Supervision begins at 8: 40 AM. Students should not arrive at school before this time.

Kindly phone the School at 403-500-2078 if your child will be absent or late.

Messages can be left on the answering machine before or after school hours.

Any students wishing to leave the building during school hours due to illness, doctor’s

appointment, etc. must be signed out at the office by a parent/guardian.

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CONNECTIONSCALGARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT MONTHLY NEWS

1000 Fifth Avenue SW

Calgary, Alberta T2P 4T9

403-500-2000

www.cssd.ab.ca

CANADA’S OUTSTANDING PRINCIPALS – CCSD’S MARCIE GOMES

St. Henry School principal, Marcie Gomes is one of Canada’s Outstanding Principals. Marcie is one of only four principals from Alberta to receive this year’s prestigious award.

Marcie travelled to Toronto last month to receive her award at the 11th annual Canada’s Outstanding Principals™ gala. As part of this award, Marcie also attended an exclusive five day executive leadership training program at one of Canada’s top business schools.

Nominated by their peers, school staff and community members, candidates are chosen based on the following criteria: characteristics of outstanding principals; evidence of partner-ships with parents and community; a personal story illustrating successful change and inno-vation that resulted in improved student achievement; and corresponding letters of support.

Congratulations Marcie!

DISTRICT DAY WITH THE CALGARY HITMEN

Our annual District Day with the Calgary Hitmen was a huge success again this year, thanks to the fantastic CCSD community. Held on February 13, the night was filled with face paint-ers, school mascots and a lot of CCSD students and their families.

With $2 from every district ticket sold as well as 50/50 sales, the Calgary Catholic Educa-tion Foundation received more than $13,000 for school programs, equipment and sustainable learning resources for Calgary Catholic schools!

Students in the Hockey Canada Skills Academy showed-off their puck-handling talents during the second intermission, while the St. John XXIII School band filled the Saddledome with amazing music throughout the night.

Thank you to all students, families, staff and volunteers for supporting District Day again this year. It’s clear that the district can help fill a stadium with all of the excellence and com-munity that is at the foundation of the Calgary Catholic School District.

ONE OF ALBERTA’S TOP 70 EMPLOYERS

We are honoured to be named one of Alberta’s Top 70 Employers for this year. This special designation recognizes Alberta employers that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work.

Employers are evaluated based on a number of criteria including the physical workplace; work atmosphere, health, financial and family benefits; community involvement; and vaca-tion. Employers are compared to other organizations in their field to determine who offers the most progressive and forward‐thinking programs.

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CALGARY CATHOLICSCHOOL DISTRICT

Calgary Catholic is looking for new teachers and staff to join their team. Be part of a fantastic organization that truly cares about your work-life balance. Visit CCSD online and apply today!

SUMMER SCHOOL 2015

July 6 – 30, 2015Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 12:50 p.m.

CCSD offers high school courses during the summer to any student born after September 1st, 1994, including students completing Grade 9 in June 2015.

Students can take up to eight credits in summer school that can include one direct-in-struction course and/or a combination of online courses. Students from other school districts are welcome to enrol in our summer school courses. Online courses are also available.

For more information regarding course offerings, locations and cost, please visit the Summer School page on our website or phone 403-500-2012, ext. 412.

EXCELLENCE IN CATHOLIC EDUCATION AWARDS

Calgary Catholic is thrilled to announce the winners of this year’s Excellence in Catholic Education Awards. Congratulations to:

• Gwen Raymundo, Vice Principal, St. Basil School• Catherine Fletcher, Teacher, St. Stephen School• MT Vecchio-Romano, Chaplain/Teacher, St. Martin de Porres & St. Michael schools

Organized by the Council of Catholic School Superintendents of Alberta (CCSSA), the Excellence in Catholic Education Award recognizes Catholic teachers in Alberta who have done an exemplary job in preparing our youth to grow into outstanding Catholic citizens. These winners are passionate about the students they teach and are an inspiration to both their students and peers. The winners will receive their awards in the spring.

SPRING BREAK/EASTER HOLIDAY HOURS

With Easter falling so close to the beginning of April this year, Calgary Catholic is combining Spring Break with the Easter holiday. All Calgary Catholic schools and administrative offices will be closed for Spring Break/Easter holidays beginning at noon on Thursday, April 2 and will reopen on Monday, April 13.

Keep up with CCSD events and news. Follow us on Twitter @CCSD_edu or

search Calgary Catholic School District on Facebook.

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Dance Works Invitation

2014-2015

Aerobic—Social—Jazz—

Square/Folk/Ribbon—

Creative/Rhythmic

Ribbon—Parachute

(Dance Theme) -

Skipping (Dance

Theme) -

Modern/Other—

Cheerleading—Funk—

Line Dancing—Western

Skipping—Swing—

Cultural—Color Guard

Dance Works is sponsored by the Calgary Catholic Junior High

School Athletic Association. This event is for ALL grades and

schools. It features all types and levels of dance. Dance Works

provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate their

creativity and efforts to a number of students, friends and

family. Studies have shown that dance contributes to health and

wellness of our body, mind and spirit.

You are invited to join us in celebrating these unique dance

performances being held on:

o Tuesday, March 24th at Bishop Carroll H.S. (4:30 pm)

o Wednesday, March 25th at St. Francis H.S. (4:30 pm)

o Thursday, March 26th at Fr. Lacombe H.S. (4:30 pm)

Parents, students and teachers are encouraged to attend and

bring school supplies, backpacks and/or cash donations which

will be given to our less fortunate schools.

K a r e n D u r b e n i u k

C o n s u l t a n t , J u n i o r H i g h A t h l e t i c s

T e l : ( 4 0 3 ) 5 0 0 - 2 8 5 8 F a x : ( 4 0 3 ) 5 0 0 - 2 9 3 5

ST. PATRICK’S CHURCH - March, 2015

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 2nd Sunday

of Lent

Masses:

7:30am, 9:00am,

10:45am,

12:30pm &

7:30pm

2:00pm-5:00pm

Servants of God

2 7:00pm Youth

Group Outing

7:00pm

Legion of Mary

7:30pm

Choir Practice

(12:30pm)

3 9:30am Bible Study

1:00pm

Seniors’ Group

7:00pm Mass

7:00pm

Bible Study

7:00pm K.C.

Executive Mtg.

7:30pm Choir

Practice (10:45am)

4 9:30am

Moms’ Group

9:30am Bible Study

6:00pm Young

People’s Choir

7:30pm

Young Adults Mtg.

7:00pm

Legion of Mary

7:30pm

Reconciliation

7:30pm R.C.I.A.

8:00pm Choir

Practice (9:00am)

5 9:30am

Women’s Scripture

Study with

Sr. Darlene Madore

6:30pm Cubs

7:00pm

Bible Study

7:00pm

Stewardship Mtg.

8:00pm Triduum

Choir Practice

6 7:00pm Holy

Hour & Stations

of the Cross

7 8:00am

Stewardship Retreat

& Roundtable

3:30pm

Jr. Legion of Mary

4:00pm Choir

Practice (5:00pm)

4:15pm – 4:45pm

Reconciliation

5:00pm Mass

6:30pm

Couples for Christ

8 3rd Sunday of Lent

Masses:

7:30am, 9:00am,

10:45am,

12:30pm &

7:30pm

9 7:00pm

Youth Group

7:00pm

Legion of Mary

7:30pm

Choir Practice

(12:30pm)

10 9:30am

Bible Study

1:00pm

Seniors’ Group

7:00pm

Bible Study

7:30pm K.C.

General Meeting.

7:30pm Choir

Practice

(10:45am)

11 9:30am

Moms’ Group

9:30am Bible Study

6:00pm Young

People’s Choir

7:00pm

Legion of Mary

7:30pm

Reconciliation

7:30pm R.C.I.A.

7:30pm

Parish Council Mtg.

8:00pm Triduum

Choir Practice

12 9:30am

Women’s Scripture

Study with

Sr. Darlene Madore

6:30pm Cubs

7:00pm

Bible Study

7:00pm S.S.V.P.

7:30pm Choir

Practice (5:00pm)

13 6:00pm

Scriptural

Rosary

7:00pm

Stations of the

Cross

7:30pm Set-up

for Moms’

Group Used

Toy & Clothing

Sale

7:30pm K.C.

Info. Night

14 10:00am –

2:00pm Moms’

Group Used Toy &

Clothing Sale

12:00pm – 4:00pm

K.C. Retreat

3:30pm

Jr. Legion of Mary

4:00pm Choir Practice

(5:00pm)

4:15pm – 4:45pm

Reconciliation

5:00pm Mass

S.V.P. Collection

6:30pm Couples for

Christ

15 4th Sunday of Lent

Masses:

7:30am, 9:00am,

10:45am,

12:30pm &

7:30pm

S.V.P. Collection

KC Pancake

Breakfast after

9:00am & 10:45am

Masses

2:00pm

A.F.J. Meeting

2:00pm

Servants of God

16 9:00am & 7:00pm

Parish Lenten

Mission, with

Fr. Krystian

Golisz

Mission starts

with Mass

7:00pm Legion

of Mary

7:00pm

Youth Group

7:30pm

Choir Practice

(12:30pm)

17 ST. PATRICK’S

DAY

9:00am & 7:00pm

Parish Lenten

Mission, with

Fr. Krystian

Golisz

Mission Starts

with Mass

1:00pm Seniors’ Group

7:00pm

Pastoral Care

8:00pm

Triduum Choir

Practice

18 9:00am &

7:00pm Parish

Lenten Mission -

Starting with Mass

9:30am

Moms’ Group

9:30am Bible Study

6:00pm Young

People’s Choir

7:30pm Young

Adults Meeting

7:00pm L. of Mary

7:30pm

Reconciliation

7:30pm R.C.I.A.

8:00pm Choir

Practice (9:00am)

19 9:30am

Women’s Scripture

Study

6:30pm Cubs

7:00pm

Parish Lenten

Reconciliation

7:00pm

Bible Study


(5:00pm)

20 7:00pm Holy

Hour & Stations

of the Cross

INN FROM THE

COLD

21 INN FROM THE

COLD

9:00am

1st Eucharist

Preparation, Set #1

3:30pm

Jr. Legion of Mary


(5:00pm)

4:15pm – 4:45pm

Reconciliation

5:00pm Mass

22 5th Sunday of Lent

Masses:

7:30am, 9:00am,

10:45am,

12:30pm, &

7:30pm

3:00pm R.C.I.A.

Seder Meal

29 PALM

SUNDAY

Masses: 7:30am, 9am,

10:45am, 12:30pm &

7:30pm

23 7:00pm

Youth Group

7:00pm

Legion of Mary

8:00pm Triduum

Choir Practice

30 7pm Youth

Group

7:30pm

Choir Practice

(12:30pm)

24 9:30am Bible Study

1:00pm Seniors

6:30pm C.W.L.

Executive Mtg.

7:00pm K.C. Info.

7:00pm Bible Study

7:00pm Finance C.

7:30pm Choir

Practice (10:45am)

31 1:00pm

Seniors’ Group 7:30pm Choir

Practice (10:45am)

25 9:30am

Moms’ Group

9:30am Bible Study

6:00pm Y.P. Choir

7:00pm L. of Mary

7:30pm

Reconciliation

7:30pm R.C.I.A.

8:00pm Choir

Practice (9:00am)

26 9:30am

Women’s Scripture

Study

6:30pm Cubs

7:00pm

Bible Study

8:00pm Triduum

Choir Practice

27 7:00pm

Stations of the

Cross

28 9:00am

1st Eucharist

Preparation, Set #1

3:30pm

Jr. Legion of Mary

4:00pm Choir

Practice (5:00pm)

4:15pm – 4:45pm

Reconciliation

5:00pm Mass

AND EASTER SERVICES ST. ALBERT THE GREAT CHURCH

10 Prestwick Drive SE, Calgary - Tel: 403-257-6054

CELEBRATION DATE TIMES PALM SUNDAY MASS SATURDAY, March 28th

SUNDAY, March 29th 5:00PM 9:00AM, 11:00AM & 1:00PM

HOLY THURSDAY MASS OF THE LORD’S SUPPER THURSDAY, April 2nd 7:00PM GOOD FRIDAY STATIONS OF THE CROSS FRIDAY, April 3rd 10:00AM GOOD FRIDAY, CELEBRATION OF THE LORD’S PASSION FRIDAY, April 3rd 12:00NOON & 3:00PM EASTER VIGIL, RESURRECTION OF THE LORD SATURDAY, April 4th 10:00PM EASTER SUNDAY MASS SUNDAY, April 5th 9:00AM, 11:00AM & 1:00PM EASTER MONDAY MONDAY, April 6th NO MASS

OFFICE HOURS

HOLY THURSDAY, April 2nd 9:00AM-12:00PM GOOD FRIDAY, April 3rd CLOSED EASTER VIGIL SATURDAY, April 4th CLOSED EASTER SUNDAY, April 5th CLOSED EASTER MONDAY, April 6th CLOSED

Healthy Children Parent Newsletter

March 2015

To find an electronic copy of this newsletter, visit: www.albertahealthservices.ca/csh.asp

Parents as Role Models

Parents tend to be the strongest role models in their child’s life and this can be a strong parenting asset. Imagine all of the wonderful things you want your child to be, for example, kind, respectful, and honest. If you choose to model those traits, your child is likely to follow suit. As a role model, it is important to recognize that you have a range of emotions and responses. It is not realistic to expect you can always model happy, calm behaviour. There are upsetting moments in life that can make you feel sad, frustrated or angry. However, if your child sees that you are angry, for example, but able to handle it appropriately, they are more likely to handle their own anger appropriately too. If you treat others with respect and consideration, chances are your child will do the same. A similar outcome can be expected with respect to alcohol.If your child sees

that you choose to celebrate special occasions without alcohol – they learn something. If alcohol is used, it is critical to model responsible drinking. This is not a moral judgement about choosing or not choosing to drink alcohol, but recongnizing that what a child sees and experiences is more likely what they will choose for themselves. Here are some things you can talk about with your child to build healthy role models:

Share experiences - Tell stories about family or friends who show real kindness or determination in their lives. Talk about who you admire, and why? This will help your child realize that different people behave differently. Your child may begin to consider which people they would like to try to emulate as they grow up.

Learn from others - When you see strangers in public behaving in ways that are kind and considerate take the time to talk about this behaviour with your child. When you see strangers behaving in ways that are inappropriate, take the time to talk about this as well. Discuss different behaviours with your child, and encourage them by complimenting them when they behave well.

Learn from mistakes - Everybody makes mistakes; it is part of being human. If you do make a mistake, such as losing your temper or over-drinking at a family function, it is possible to talk to your child about this without burdening them with adult problems. You can apologize and explain that you made a mistake but that you are trying hard to change. The important thing is to reassure your child that you love them and that adult problems are not their fault.

The information above was compiled from the Alberta Health Services’ Parent Information Series. For more information on role modeling and other topics for parents please visit http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/2434.asp

What’s Bugging You?

Have you ever seen a bedbug, a cockroach, or a mouse? Most pests are looking for food, water and shelter. If we provide

them what they need they will stick around. Some pests carry germs, others do not. Some will bite humans while others will

not. Pest control begins with some basics:

Try not to panic. Most pests are harmless.

Get a positive identification. If you know what you have you can find out how to prevent the pests from becoming a

problem.

Clean. Many pests will hide in clutter. Get rid of items you do not need. Get items off the floor.

Fix water leaks. Pests need water.Turn off taps, do not have standing water around and fix leaks.

Food. Clean up food spills. Keep food in tight containers.

Travel. Keep suitcases up off the floor and off the bed. Check for bugs prior to returning home. Launder items when

you return home and keep the suitcases outside in the garage. If you have brought any pests home they won’t be

brought in.

If you are renting the landlord should be providing pest control. If you have questions about what is bugging you please

contact Environmental Health or visit www.albertahealthservices.ca/eph.asp

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