What does 100 look like?
February 8th marked the 100th day of school and staff and students at Immaculate Conception had fun celebrating this day.
“Chewing Gum” for Haiti at Immaculate Conception
In an effort to raise money for our friends in Haiti, many schools from the Sudbury Catholic District School Board have been doing some fundraising. On Wednesday, January 27th, Mrs. Rychlo, a teacher from Immaculate Conception Catholic Elementary School coordinated a “Chewing for Charity” fundraiser at which students had the opportunity to purchase a bubblegum from an old fashioned bubble gum machine. A minimum of 25 cents per bubble gum was the cost requested. Children were encouraged to contribute any loose change towards the fundraising effort as every little act of kindness goes a long way to ensure that our brothers and sisters in Haiti can get through the devastation of the earthquake. The students managed to raise $400 to donate and enjoyed chewing the gum in the process!
Lent and Almsgiving at Immaculate Conception Catholic School
The students at Immaculate Conception Catholic School have come to realize that the Lenten season calls us to pray, to fast and to give alms. By giving alms, Jesus teaches us to make the needs of others our own, especially the needy of our world. Throughout the school year and during this season of Lent, the Staff and students at Immaculate Conception School show their love and support for their foster child, Chisinsi Sinoya and her small village. Chisinsi’s community is situated in Lilongwe, the capital of Malawi, the region that is part of the Central African Plateau.
Students and staff organize fundraising activities to support Chisinsi in attending primary school that provides her with a nutritious meal, medical assistance, and a good quality of life.
Immaculate Conception in the Spirit of Giving
Diana Salvador, Principal of Immaculate Conception Catholic School thanks the students and staff for opening their hearts throughout the Advent Season. As the candles in the Advent wreath are lit in the coming weeks, students and staff shine their light across the community. Hope, joy, peace and love are spread throughout by the school’s participation in the “Socks for the Soul” campaign to warm the homeless, the canned food drive to feed the hungry, and the Jesse Tree to support a family in need.
Nickel Belt Candidates to Visit Immaculate Conception Catholic School
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With the Provincial election quickly approaching, Immaculate Conception Catholic School, Grade 5 students are learning how the voting process is carried out and how to make informed decisions. By taking part in the Student-Vote program, students are given the opportunity for critical thinking and thoughtful discussion-essential in a democracy. The goal of the Student Vote program is to teach young Canadians to develop a habit of civic participation.
“At Immaculate Conception, we hope that the greatest lesson for our students is that they will learn that citizenship is a responsibility,” states Carmela Pitman, the school’s Vice-Principal. On Thursday, September 27, the three political candidates for Nickel Belt: Liberal Party, Ron Dupuis; NDP Party, France Gelinas; and Green Party, Fred Twilley will be visiting Ms. Pawlowski Grade 5 class to speak to the students. The class has been preparing for the event by reading local newspapers and researching numerous resources so that they can become better informed and play an active role in the debate.
Students will focus on issues such as health care, education, and the environment. The week prior to the official election day, the school will be holding a Student Vote. Immaculate Conception will receive riding specific ballots for the Sudbury-Nickel Belt area. A polling station with a ballot box will be set up in the library and the Grade 5 class will have their chance to vote. Students will take on the role of poll clerks by assisting at the polling station and ensuring that the student class lists will act as the list of electors. The results will be tabulated and called into the Student Vote Returning Office. Results are broadcast on partnering television networks and published in newspapers the following day.
For more information, please contact, Carmela Pitman, Vice-Principal,
Immaculate Conception Catholic School, ph: 897-4483
Immaculate Conception Students Help Stock the Shelves of Local Food Bank
Immaculate Conception, Topper’s Pizza Team Up for “Feed Your Mind” Reading Program
The students at Immaculate Conception Catholic School in Val Caron have been participating in the Topper’s Pizza, Feed Your Mind program this school year. The program encourages young people to set and achieve specific reading goals. The school’s goal was to read 7,500 books by the end of June, however the students were so excited about the program that they reached their target by spring.
On June 20th, Ron Toppazzini, founder of Topper’s Pizza and Kelly Toppazzini, Chairman and CEO helped serve pizza to the students and staff at Immaculate Conception Catholic School along with Mike Kaiser and Eric Woolsey from the Val Caron store. The free pizza party honoured and celebrated the school’s achievements.
Given the program’s great start, there is little doubt that the students will continue to read throughout the summer months. The staff and students at Immaculate Conception Catholic School wish to thank Topper’s Pizza for the reading program and for the generosity they have shown. In addition the school would also like to thank Mrs. LeRoy for co-ordinating the Feed Your Mind program for the past two years.
Immaculate Conception Catholic School Celebrates Shrove Tuesday, Ash Wednesday in Preparation for the Lenten Season
Tuesday, February 28 saw Immaculate Conception School’s 300 students take part in a pancake breakfast in celebration of Shrove Tuesday. A great team of parent volunteers managed to cook up and serve the pancakes. Thanks to Immaculate Conception teachers Mrs. Hayden, Mrs. Marcil and Mme Lariviere for organizing this great event.
Students and staff celebrated Ash Wednesday the following day. Deacon Jenkinson from St. Kevin’s Parish presided over the service and distributed ashes along with teachers Mrs. Lachapelle and Mrs. Rychlo. Thanks to Mrs. Rychlo and the Gr. 3-4 F.I. class for organizing this event.
