March 2007 Newsletter.doc 

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Welcome to
Our Lady of Lourdes
Catholic Elementary School

Montage of Students

 

 

 

 



 


Contact Information

Phone Number

Fax Number

(905) 383-9233

(905) 383-9933

Address

420 Mohawk Road East
Hamilton, Ontario    L8V 2H7

Superintendent
Trustee
Principal

Principal Intern
Secretary

 

Nancy DiGregorio
Pat Daly
Marisa Di Censo

Marie Ssemanda
Susan Raftis

Area High School

St. Jean de Brebeuf


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Parish Information

Phone Number

(905) 383-3381

Address

416 Mohawk Road East
Hamilton, Ontario    L8V 2H7

Pastor

Associate Pastor
Pastoral Assistant

Fr. Mike King

Fr. Bob Love
Mrs. Laura Kee

For Mass times and other info use link at right

Our Lady of Lourdes Church


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Principal’s Message

The principal and staff of Our Lady of Lourdes School wish you a happy and successful school year . We look forward to a year of worship and prayer, academic challenges, extra-curricular fun, and participation in the many special events that happen year round.

Try to make a special effort to be the very best that you can be in all that you do at Our Lady of Lourdes.   As a Catholic School Community, we acknowledge:

  • the centrality of Jesus Christ in our lives;
  • the freedom and dignity of the individual;
  • justice and sensitivity as central to all relationships and,
  • all children can learn.

When home and school work co-operatively to establish values which are compatible with the teachings of our Catholic Church, the students will develop an awareness of the rights and worth of all people.

While the school plays an important role in the formation of the spiritual, intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of its students, parents are seen as the prime educators.  It is the example of the parents, the goal setting, the guidance, and the daily monitoring by parents that provides the basis of a child’s self-discipline and attitude. The staff at Lourdes is always available to work with parents and students to ensure that each child is given the opportunity to reach his potential.

In order to best meet the needs of our children, we must strive for open communication that is constructive in nature.  We need to build on our successes and make improvements where they are necessary.

In closing, on behalf of all the staff, we wish and pray that God’s blessing is upon you and your family and that this year at Our Lady of Lourdes School is one of the best ever.

God bless!

Ms. M. Di Censo


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Patron Saint

 

Prayer To:

Our Lady Of Lourdes

 

Virgin Mother, Mary, you revealed yourself at Lourdes to St. Bernadette, and have since granted countless graces and favours to all who seek your aid. I now consecrate my life to you under your title of Our Lady of Lourdes, and ask you confidently to secure for me and for all who implore your mercy the blessings we stand most in need of. We ask your aid through your divine Son, our Lord Jesus Christ.

Amen.

Official Lourdes Website (France)
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School Staff 2006-2007

JK

Mrs. C. Corso

SK (Mo-We-alt Fri)

Mrs. J. Stramenga

SK (Tu-Th-alt Fri)  

Mrs. R. Daly

Grade 1

Mrs. R. Coppack

Grade 1/2

Mrs. D. Pettorossi

Grade 2

Ms. L. St. Aubin

Grade 2

Mrs. A. Maggio

Grade 3

Mrs. F. Spanier

Grade 3

Ms. J. Greene

Grade 4

Mrs. S. Balice

Grade 4/5

Mrs. S. Spoto-Kopun

Grade 5

Ms. K. Vlaho

Grade 5/6

Mr. M. Golden

Grade 6

Mrs. D. Figliola-Bozzo

Grade 7

Mrs. M. Ssemanda

Grade 7

Mr. G. Shea

Grade 8

Mr. R. Kosic

Grade 8

Ms. C. Garbarz

French Teachers

Mrs. M. Brenyo, Ms. V. Tessari

Primary Planning Time

Ms. J. Johnson, Mrs. D. Dinardo

Librarian (T- Th- Wed pm )

Mr. J. Mota

Learning Resource Teacher

Mrs. D. DiNardo

Reading Recovery

Mrs. L. Busnarda-DiFeo

English as a Second Language

Mr. G. Casalanguida

Special Education

Mrs. J. Sartor

Primary Language Centre

Mrs. A. Petozzi, Mrs. J. Ceci,

Educational Assistants

Mrs. B. Bulmer, Mrs. K. Foster, Mrs. M. Gorska-Malinowska, Mrs. K. Hindle, Mrs. M. Hinkley, Mrs. C. Kelly, Mrs. D. Kent, Mrs. M. Mancuso, Ms. Denise Streun

Custodial Staff

Mrs. B. Janik, Mr. K. Babin, Mrs. T. DiGiovanni,


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Catholic School Council 2006-2007

Co-Chairs

Mrs. T. Rizzi, Mrs. C. Zizek

Treasurer

Mrs. S. Sagodi

Secretary

TBD

Parish Representative

Mr. Jim Kee

Parent Representatives

Mrs. J. Jones, Mrs. N. Majik, Mrs. D. Mazur, Mrs. G. Mejia, Mrs. S. Simpson, Mrs. S. Simoni, Mrs. L. Stoikos, Mrs. C. Veinneau, Mr. R. Viera, Mrs. Bruna Ebene-Dove (Past-Chair)

Teaching Staff Rep.

Mr. J. Mota, Mrs. Judy Sartor, Mrs. M. Ssemanda


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Curriculum

The curriculum in the elementary schools is based on the Ontario
Ministry of Education and Training
guidelines and curriculum documents,

as well as on the philosophy of the distinctiveness of Catholic education,
as outlined in the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District Board’s
Mission and Vision
located on the Board’s web site.


The Board’s web site also provides detailed information on specific Elementary Programs and Curriculum Areas.


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Sports & Activities

Activity

Coordinator

C.Y.O. Sports

Ms. Christine Garbarz

Religion Rep.

Mrs. Dora Figliola-Bozzo

Environmental Rep.

Mme Brenyo

Catholic Education Week

Mrs. M. Ssemanda, Mrs. F. Spanier, Ms. M. Di Censo

OECTA Public Speaking

 

Scripture Reading

Ms.C. Garbarz, Mrs. F. Spanier


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EQAO School Action Plan – Goals 2006-2007

Coming Soon.

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School Goals 2006-2007

Coming Soon.

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