Titans' Times

Advent begins on Sunday!

Now the waiting has begun. We welcome the beginning of another liturgical year, which begins with the First Sunday of Advent on December 3rd. The four weeks of Advent are a time of waiting and preparation for the celebration of Jesus’ birth 2000 years ago. We are also reminded that we are awaiting the Second Coming of Christ at the end of time. At mass, we hear the priest say: “We wait in joyful hope for the coming of our Saviour, Jesus Christ.” And so, let us work diligently and faithfully at preparing our students for Advent and Christmas and for the everlasting life to come.

On Monday morning we will gather as a school community to celebrate the beginning of Advent as a community with a liturgy and then the class Advent wreaths will be placed on the classroom prayer tables.

Blessings,

Mrs. Kleparchuk, Principal

Mrs. Crowston, Vice Principal

The First Week of Advent begins!

Dec. 4:

• Advent Liturgy at 8:45 am in the gym

• Div.2 Rec. Option House of Wheels Field Trip bus leaves at 12:10 pm

Dec. 5:

• Kapow Pops Sale - $1

Dec. 6:

• Grades 4-9 Matilda MCHS Drama Performance leave at 11 am
  

Dec. 7:

• Kapow Pops Sale - $1

• Titans Spirit Wear Day

Dec. 8:

• Healthy Hunger - Pizza Hut *Must be ordered by Dec. 3rd

• Term 2 JH Options Begins

Upcoming Events:

• Dec. 11-14 - Christmas Ice Cream $2
• Dec. 13 - Div.3 Rec. Option House of Wheels Field Trip
• Dec. 15 - JH Townwide Food Collection Blitz (PM)
• Dec. 18-22 - Christmas Spirit Week
• Dec. 20 - Christmas Concert (See details below)
• Dec. 22 - PJs & Christmas Brunch (put on by FOLSS) Order in Healthy Hunger

Check out our monthly school calendar on the website.

• Brooklyn W. (Gr. 4) - December 2
• Ellie B. (Gr. 3) - December 3
• Tidus B. (Gr. 2) - December 7

Sometimes children tease each other playfully as a way to try and bond with others or fit in with their peers. But what happens when it goes too far? When teasing between friends occurs often, it can start to become less “funny” and more frustrating and hurtful.

If your child is being teased, make sure to take this opportunity to remind them that all forms of teasing are not OK, even if the intention behind the teasing wasn’t to hurt or offend. Also, they can be reminded to stand up for themselves by using phrases such as “I don’t like when you tease me” or “Friends don’t tease friends.” These simple, yet direct, phrases offer children a way to stand up for themselves and others!

Here is a guide from Big Life Journal on ways to help your child navigate through these difficult situations.

How to Respond to Teasing

Join our GSACRD Voice team for some Sugar Cookie Shenanigans! This sugar cookie activity is free and can be done in the comfort of your home as it is virtual over Zoom. We hope you can join in on this family fun activity! Click the link below to register you and your child.

*Registration is limited, so hurry to get your spot!

voice.gsacrd.ab.ca

CWL Annual Sock Drive for Gibbons Family Resource CentreThe CWL is collecting new socks, mitts, toques, and scarves for all ages. A box will be located at the back of the church. We will be collecting until Dec. 17. Donations will be delivered to Gibbons Family Resources for local families with winter clothing needs.

There is a box outside the school office to add collections items into.

Congratulations to two of our students in Grade 3 & 4 who celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation on Thursday evening. They recieved the Sacrament from Bishop Gary of the St. Paul Archdiocese.

As you put out your advent wreaths and Christmas decorations this weekend, here is a prayer you can say over the wreaths with your families.

Short Blessing for a Wreath

Lord God, your Church joyfully awaits

the coming of its Savior,

who enlightens our hearts and

dispels the darkness of ignorance and sin.

Pour forth your blessings upon us

as we light the candles of this wreath;

May their light reflect the splendor of Christ,

who is Lord, for ever and ever. Amen.

Every year, in conjunction with St. Emile Men of Service,

École Citadelle and Legal School collect toys and food for

hampers for families in Legal and area.

Please drop off FOOD at Legal School and TOYS at

École Citadelle.

Dates - November 20 - December 15

Time - 8:30-3:30 Monday to Friday

If you, or a family you know, is in need of a

Christmas hamper, please email

christmashamper_register@outlook.com to register.

We are having our annual homeroom class Christmas Hamper Campaign challenge!

The Class that has the most points on Fri, December 15th will win a pizza party for the class on Wednesday, December 20th.

Upcoming Hot Lunch Orders:

Dec 8th - Pizza Hut *Must be ordered by Dec. 3rd

Dec 22nd - Christmas Brunch (at 10 am)

*Want to order an extra lunch for students who may not be able to afford healthy hunger, just order additional brunches and we will ensure those students get brunch that day!

Sign in to Healthy Hunger to place your order.

** If you do not have a healthy hunger account you may send in the $4 for lunch to the office for this special lunch ONLY!

Doors will open at 6:30 pm. Our teachers are beginning to prepare the students and will be just the thing to put everyone in the spirit of the season!

Every Monday when Mrs. Kleparchuk goes around for her morning annoucement classroom visits the students are presented with a Mission for the week. This week the mission was to "Be The Good" in everything they did this week, we hope that they continue this practice in how they live their lives at home and in the community over the coming weeks as we enter into the Christmas Season. See if next week your child can tell you what the mission is for the week!

Email: lsinfo@gsacrd.ab.ca
Website: https://www.ls.gsacrd.ab.ca/
Location: 5122 46 Street, Legal, AB, Canada
Phone: 780-961-3791
Facebook: facebook.com/legalschool