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We would like to start our day by acknowledging that the land on which we learn, play and live is the traditional land of the Mississauga Anishnawbe. At St. Francis of Assisi, we strive to honour the teachings of the generations that have gone before us with care and respect for this earth.
Ever Loving God, You have given us many talents to discover in our lives. Teach us to search out our talents and to be generous and share our gifts with the world. Thank you for giving us so many gifts. Amen
Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil
Land Acknowledgement:
We would like to start our day by acknowledging that the land on which we learn, play and live is the traditional land of the Mississauga Anishnawbe. At St. Francis of Assisi, we strive to honour the teachings of the generations that have gone before us with care and respect for this earth.
Daily Prayer:
Sanctifying God, You have given us so many gifts. How can we ever repay You for the miracle of the beauty in our lives. You are an ever loving and generous God. Please remain by our side as we venture through the ups and downs of our day. Help us to be dedicated and focused. Amen
Hail Mary:
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Birthday Shout Outs:
Reid Rowell JK
Max Stoker Gr. 4
Land Acknowledgement:
We would like to start our day by acknowledgingthat the land on which we learn, play and live is the traditional land of the Mississauga Anishnawbe. At St. Francis of Assisi, we strive to honour the teachings of the generations that have gone before us with care and respect for this earth.
Daily Prayer:
Creator God, Thank you for our teachers who help us to see the world, to dream about our future, and to reach for the stars. They have a great responsibility to help us to be the best we can be. Let us help our teachers by working hard in everything that we attempt today. Protect our teachers and help them to be examples of God’s love. Amen
The Lords Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
Birthday Shout Outs:
Ioana Busuioc Grade 3
Grae Vandervelt Grade 3
Time Travel Tuesday:
Batman first appeared on our t.v screen on this day in 1966.
Have an amazing summer :) I will see you in September.
Stay happy, Stay Healthy and Stay safe
Mrs. Jinchereau
Daily Prayer: O God, You raised up St. John the Baptist to prepare a perfect people for Christ. Fill Your people with the joy of possessing His grace, and direct the minds of all the faithful in the way of peace and salvation. Grant that as St. John was martyred for truth and justice, so we may energetically profess our faith in You, and lead others to the Way, the Truth, and Eternal Life. Amen.
Birthdays:
Zeyad Bernardi Gr. 4
Nevaeh Hudson Gr. 8
Lilly Numminen Gr. 3
Wellness Wednesday: Take care of yourself, drink plenty of water and stress less.
Date : June 22nd, 2020
Daily Prayer: Eternal God, Bless all schools, colleges, and universities, especially St. Francis of Assisi, that they may be lively centers for sound learning, new discovery, and the pursuit of wisdom; and grant that those who teach and those who learn may find You to be the source of all truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Birthdays:
Ryder Mercer Gr. 7
Jax Piels FDK
Violet King-Disalle Gr. 6
Lily Bryant Gr.1
Katie Richardson Gr. 6
Jonah Ricker Gr. 7
Sofia Sprentzel Gr. 5
Ms. Duignan
Make It Monday: Photo Redraw
My daughters and I have been taking old photos, memories that I cherish, and redrawing them.
My daughters, ages 4 and 11, really enjoy doing this with me and it gives me a new memory and perspective of what they see in those photos.
Daily Prayer: Dear Lord, Give us; we pray a firm faith, unwavering hope and perfect charity. Help us to have a Spirit of wisdom and understanding, a Spirit of counsel and strength and a Spirit of knowledge and true godliness. We ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Birthdays:
Morgan Evans Gr. 8
Harleigh Hackney-Brinkman Gr. 6
Las, Kate Gr. 7
Fun Fact Friday :
Did you know that there are about 72 million Father’s Day cards given out every year, according to Hallmark.
The first Father’s Day was celebrated on June 19, 1910 in Spokane, Washington.
Date : Thursday June 18th, 2020
Land Acknowledgment: We would like to start our day by acknowledging that the land on which we learn, play and live is the traditional land of the Mississauga Anishnawbe. At St. Francis of Assisi, we strive to honour the teachings of the generations that have gone before us with care and respect for this earth.
Daily Prayer: Loving God, We are often influenced by what others think of us. Please help us to not be too proud of praise, and not too discouraged by criticism. Show us how to be modest like Mary. Amen.
Birthdays:
Jane Priest Gr. 5
Jackson McFarland Gr. 4
Throwback Thursday:On this day in 1939, Batman first appeared as a superhero in DC Comics. That's 81 years ago.
Date : Wednesday June 17th, 2020
Land Acknowledgment: We would like to start our day by acknowledging that the land on which we learn, play and live is the traditional land of the Mississauga Anishnawbe. At St. Francis of Assisi, we strive to honour the teachings of the generations that have gone before us with care and respect for this earth.
Daily Prayer: O Jesus, Meek and humble of heart, hear us. From the desire of being esteemed, deliver us so that others may be esteemed more than us. Amen
Birthdays:
Merrik Dvernichuk Gr. 1
Wellness Wednesday: Laughter really is the best medicine. According to the Mayo Clinic it also has several short and long term health benefits.
Why not try hosting a comedy festival in your very own home. Let your kids make some tickets or even a flyer to promote the event. Happy Smiling.
Date : Tuesday June 16, 2020
Daily Prayer:
Dear God, Lead us in modesty, teach us not to be boastful or arrogant, help us to build up your Kingdom as we share Your love with others. Amen.
Birthdays:
No Birthday for Today
Bee Facts :
Bees are really interesting and fun to watch. Today my daughters and I are building a bee hotel to give a safe place for some awesome little bees.
Here are some cool bee facts.
Daily Prayer:
.Heavenly Lord, Give us the humility to admit our mistakes, and the strength to correct them, the ability to sympathize rather than to discourage, and the heart to think of people at their best rather than at their worst. We ask this in your Son’s name, Jesus. Amen.
Birthdays:
Ella Drover, Ella 2
Liam McVey, GR 6
Taylor Moses, GR 1
Breanna Park, GR 8
Stella Roy, GR K
Kason Bryant, GR 2
Savannah Charlton FDK
Landon Rellinger, GR 4
Tegan Sprentzel, GR. 7
Mrs. Tranza :)
Daily Prayer:
Sanctifier God, Jesus told us, “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven,” help us to remember You love us especially when we feel very alone. Amen.
Birthdays:
Jackson Zinkie Gr. 4
Fun Fact Friday:
Did you know that if you read your child one book a day from birth to their 5th birthday, they will have read 1,825 books.
Also, reading just 20 minutes a day has a huge impact on your child. Reading strengthens their vocabulary, in fact they are exposed to about 1.8 million words a year.
Land Acknowledgement:
We would like to start our day by acknowledgingthat the land on which we learn, play and live is the traditional land of the Mississauga Anishnawbe. At St. Francis of Assisi, we strive to honour the teachings of the generations that have gone before us with care and respect for this earth.
Daily Prayer:
Dear God, Jesus told us, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons and daughters of God,” help me to be a peacemaker with everyone today. Amen.
Birthdays:
Ryan Beckman FDK
Throwback Thursday :
June 11th, 1993 "Jurassic Park", directed by Steven Spielberg, starring Sam Neill and Jeff Goldblum opens, sets box office weekend record of $502 million
Date : Wednesday June 10th , 2020
Daily Prayer:
Creator God, Jesus told us, “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God,” help us to recognize Your Face in all the people we see today. Amen.
Birthdays:
No Birthday Shout Outs today
Wellness Wednesday :
With the nice weather finally here, remember to wear your sunscreen. Choose the right SPF for your activity and remember to reapply often.
Think about it Tuesday Answer
You have 2 coins that equal 30 cents, one of them is not a quarter, what are the coins you have?
Answer: You have one quarter and one nickel, only one coin isn’t a quarter.
Date : Tuesday June 9th, 2020
Daily Prayer:
Divine God, Your Son Jesus told us, “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy,” help us to be kind in everything we do today. Amen.
Birthdays:
Keith Brazeau FDK
Think about it Tuesday:
You have 2 coins that equal 30 cents, one of them is not a quarter, what are the coins you have?
Answer coming tomorrow.
Special Request: You will be receiving an email this week with outstanding library materials. Please have a look for them and return them during your pick up time on Monday June 15, 2020. There will be a drop off location for them
DATE : Monday June 8th, 2020
Daily Prayer:
Dear Lord, We pray as members of our school faith community that we will continue to support the mission of our Catholic schools. We ask for the guidance and example of those who have gone before us, such as Monsignor Calyton O’Donoghue. May we help one another live out the goals of Catholic education and to celebrate this precious gift. Amen
Birthday Shout Outs:
June 6th, 2020
Jaiden Beaumont Gr. 8
Make It Happen Monday
Today why not challenge yourself to make something happen. Give yourself a goal and make it happen ! It's amazing how great it feels when you accomplish something you’ve put your mind to.
DATE : Friday June 5th, 2020
Daily Prayer:
Loving God, Jesus told us, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdome of Heaven,” Help us to recognize those around us who are poor in spirit so we can bring your loving presence to them. Amen.
Birthday Shout Outs:
Jaxon Flowers Gr. 8
Autumn Orimiston Gr. 5
National AccessAbilities Week
Today's Focus : Physical Disabilities
FACTS:
According to 2017 data from the Statistics Canada survey of Canadians with disabilities, it is estimated that 2 170 000 Canadians live with a disability that affects their level of pain, flexibility or mobility.
Many conditions can cause permanent physical disabilities for people; some common ones that children may have are:
Cerebral Palsy
Spina Bifida
Muscular Dystrophy
Spinal Cord Injuries
This fact sheet explains many of the statistics and realities of living with a disability. Of note is the cost for people to purchase wheelchairs, other mobility devices and to make a home accessible for different mobility needs.
Peterborough’s Council for Persons with Disabilities offers the Time in my Shoes program
The book Wonder by R.J. Palacio tells the beautiful story of Auggie, a 10-year old boy born with a genetic condition. His physical difference is that he lives with a facial deformity. This short video describes the world from the main character’s perspective.
Meet Cassie in this video, she is a five year old girl who lives with the same genetic condition as Auggie.
DATE : Thursday June 4th , 2020
Daily Prayer:
Lord, Teach us to be self-effacing avoiding vanity or pushing our opinions on others, we pray in the name of your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.
Birthday Shout Outs:
Nevaeh Tenorio FDK
Special Shout Out:
Jackson Zinkie went on an adventure this weekend, walking from Newcastle to Cobourg. Jackson had challenged himself to walk 60,000 steps, he ended up walking 65,000 steps !! Great job Jackson.
National AccessAbilities Week
Today's Focus : Intellectual Disabilities:
FACTS:
Intellectual Disabilities:
“Intellectual disability is a disability characterized by significant limitations both in intellectual functioning (reasoning, learning, problem solving) and in adaptive behavior, which covers a range of everyday social and practical skills. This disability originates before the age of 18.”
-It is estimated that 69,000 Canadians have intellectual disabilities (1.5 percent of the population).
-Intellectual disability is the most common type of developmental disability.
Intellectual disabilities can be caused by injury, disease or a problem in the brain.
Down Syndrome:
-Down Syndrome is the most frequently occurring chromosomal congenital anomaly in Canada.
-Approximately 45, 000 Canadians have Down Syndrome.
- In Canada, approximately 1 in 781 babies are born with Down Syndrome.
-Characterised by extra genetic material associated with the 21st chromosome.
-Three types of Down Syndrome: trisomy 21 (most common, translocation, and mosaicism).
Sources:
Special Olympics Canada website
American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (aaidd) website
Canadian Down Syndrome Society website
The Down Syndrome Association of Toronto (DSAT) website
DATE :Wednesday June 3rd , 2020
Daily Prayer:
Father, you sent your Word to bring us truth and your Spirit to make us holy. Through them we come to know the mystery of your life. Help us to worship you, one God in three Persons, by proclaiming and living our faith in you. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
Birthday Shout Outs:
Samantha Blake Gr. 4
Jubal George Gr. 1
National AccessAbilities Week
Todays Focus : Newcomers to Canada
FACTS:
Canada welcomed 313,580 immigrants in 2019. Ontario welcomed 139 071 immigrants in 2019.
PVNCCDSB supports 170 newly arrived English Language Learners.
PVNCCDSB also supports approximately 400 students whose first language is not English
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It takes 5-7 years to learn academic English and only 2 years to learn basic interpersonal communication skills.
“Every human being is a child of God. He or she bears the image of Christ! We ourselves need to see, and then to enable others to see, that migrants and refugees do not only represent a problem to be solved, but are brothers and sisters to be welcomed, respected and loved.” Message for the 2014 World Day of Migrants and Refugees, (Pope Francis)
DATE: Tuesday June 2nd, 2020
Daily Prayer:
Lord, Today we pray for Modesty. Let our works be for Your glory and not for the praises of others. May everything that we do, be a reflection of You. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Birthday Shout Outs:
Natalie Lagace Gr. 8
Owen Lagace Gr.8
National AccessAbilities Week
Todays Focus : Deaf & Hard of Hearing
FACTS:
The term Deaf refers to a person who uses sign language to communicate and considers themselves to be a part of the Deaf community/Deaf culture. A Deaf person usually does not consider themselves to have a disability; difficulties communicating with hearing people constitute a language barrier.
Deaf and/or hard-of-hearing refers to a person with audiologically-measured hearing loss (Medical Terminology). Note that many dislike the term “hearing impaired” and may consider it to be offensive.
(It should be noted these are guidelines only as many Deaf/hard of hearing people may refer to themselves as something else and that should be respected as well).
Colouring Books - learn how Kaci and/or Vibe hear with their Cochlear implantable solutions
Christina Aguilera - Beautiful (ASL)
DATE: Monday June 1st, 2020
Daily Prayer:
Lord, Today we pray for Modesty. Let our works be for Your glory and not for the praises of others. May everything that we do, be a reflection of You. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Birthday Shout Outs:
May 30th Birthdays
Reighley Ball Gr.3
Kavya Gowreesan Kindergarten
Sophia Perdue Gr. 2
May 31st Birthdays
Alexis Hrycyna Gr. 2
Jenna Rego Gr. 3
Jacob Thomas Gr. 2
June 1st Birthdays
Amaya Bernardi Junior Kindergarten
Luke Breward Gr. 8
Caelyn Smith Gr. 8
National AccessAbilities Week
Today's Focus : Low Vision and Blindness
FACTS:
Today an estimated 1.5 million Canadians have vision loss. There are hundreds of different eye conditions, diseases and disorders that can cause vision loss. The different degrees of vision loss are categorized into the following 3 groups:
Low Vision - Visual acuity of 20/70 or worse (what a person with perfect vision sees from a distance of 70 feet away is what the visually impaired person sees from 20 feet away).
Legal Blindness - Visual acuity of 20/200 or worse
Total Blindness - No vision whatsoever
The following website describes the various contributions that different visually impaired people have made to society throughout history.
Famous People with Visual Impairments
PRAYER:
Listen: Open the Eyes of My Heart and reflect on the vision that comes from within our hearts.
Meditate: Reflect on the importance of peace and silence by spending a moment in Christian Meditation using either this song or through silent prayer.
Listen & Pray: Click on this spoken prayer which asks God to help us create accessible and inviting learning spaces.
DATE: May 29, 2020
Daily Prayer:
God, Let your gentleness be evident in each one of us. You provide a heart of compassion, kindness, gentleness, humility and patience. Through you, help us to embrace these gifts and share them with each other. Amen.
Birthday Shout Outs:
No birthdays for today
Daily Activity: Fun Fact Friday
Click here to get 126 Amazing Social Media Facts
Daily Prayer:
Dear Father, Wisdom comes through a gentle spirit and a peaceful mind. Help me to seek a quiet calm so that I may hear Your truth in my own heart and in the thoughts and actions of others. Let me take time each day to quiet my mind. Let serenity be my countenance so that Your will may be seen and heard. Amen.
Birthday Shout Outs:
Justin Jordan Grade 4
Daily Activity: Throwback Thursday
On this day in 1943 the first helicopter received its patent. Though helicopters had been built before this time, it was during the second world war that interest in development of the helicopter really took flight ( I love a good pun).https://www.britannica.com/technology/helicopter Barbie was trademarked on this date in 1958. Barbie made her official debut at the New York Toy fair in 1959. Barbie has represented over 200 careers since her debut and is still a much loved toy for children.
Click here for more Barbie history. https://barbie.mattel.com/en-us/about/history.html?icid=home_body-5_module_history_p1
Daily Prayer:Loving Jesus, Thank you for all of the gentle comforts that nurture our spirits; for soft music, for the loving embrace of family, for the smiles of friends and kind strangers. All of these things show us that Your spirit is working here within us. Let us see You in all the wonderful, kind people we meet. Amen.
Birthday Shout Outs:
There are no birthday wishes for today.
Daily Activity: Wellness Wednesday
1. Music improves workout performance Listening to music while exercising can improve work out performance by 15%. 2. Exercising improves brain performance Cardiovascular exercise helps create new brain cells. This enhances brain power and brain activity.
3. Working out sharpens your memory Exercising increases the production of cells that are responsible for learning and memory
For more fun workout facts check outCarleton Athletics
DATE: May 26, 2020
Daily Prayer: Dear friend, Jesus, I am a person who thinks before I speak and act. My voice is quiet and my actions are careful. Sometimes I feel like I am not seen or heard by others. I know You call us to be gentle. Please help me recognize that being a gentle person is a gift- it is the Holy Spirit working within me. Help me to value and nurture my strength. Through God our loving father, Amen.
Birthday Shout Outs:
Tommy Ristovski Gr. 8
Victoria Shantz FDK
Daily Activity: Try It Tuesday
Have you started a new hobby ?, perhaps picked an old one that you’ve been missing for a while? Let us know on our Twitter or Facebook pages. We would love to hear from you.
DATE: May 25, 2020
Daily Prayer: Jesus, Help us to remember that service and faithfulness rather than glory and honour should be our goals and that a humble spirit will bring us even closer to God our Father, Amen.
Hail Mary Hail Mary, full of grace. Our Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Birthday Shout Outs:
Over the weekend
Tristan Fitzpatrick- Verstege Gr. 2
Today
Brianna Idegwu Gr. 1
Daily Activity: Move It Monday
Exercise doesn’t have to be a planned thing, you can find lots of spontaneous exercise in everyday activities.
Try going for a family walk together, bending down to pick the flowers is a great way to give your body a little stretch.
Even the most mundane chores can be made into an exercise, try dancing when you are vacuuming and stretching when making your bed.
Daily Prayer:
Jesus, Gentle Lamb, Your power and glory did not come through violence or wealth. Instead, the truth of Your divinity was shown through teaching, healing and sacrifice. Please let us follow You not by seeking praise and power but by living God’s truth in our lives and serving others gently and simply. Amen.
We would like to start our day by acknowledging that the land on which we learn, play and live is the traditional land of the Mississauga Anishnawbe. At St. Francis of Assisi, we strive to honour the teachings of the generations that have gone before us with care and respect for this earth.
Land Acknowledgement:
We would like to start our day by acknowledging that the land on which we learn, play and live is the traditional land of the Mississauga Anishnawbe. At St. Francis of Assisi, we strive to honour the teachings of the generations that have gone before us with care and respect for this earth.
Birthday Shout Outs:
No Birthday Shouts Outs today
Daily Activity: Fun Facts Friday
Did you know that Algoma Orchards in Newcastle has over 1200 acres of orchards ?!
They also ship and box more than 2 million boxes of apples annually.
Algoma also makes between 9 and 10 million litres of yummy cider every year.
Check out their story here:
Algoma Orchards
DATE: Thursday May 21, 2020
Daily Prayer:
Jesus, Let us model our lives after You. Humility, obedience trust and faithfulness permeates all that You are. Let us follow in Your footsteps to offer our lives in God’s service. Through Christ, Your Son, Amen.
Birthday Shout Outs:
Isla McCreary FDK
Avery Smith FDK
Daily Activity: Throw Back Thursday
Today in 2005 the world’s tallest roller coaster opened in Jackson County, New Jersey at Six Flags Great Adventure Park.
The Kingda Ka is 45 stories in the sky—that’s 456 feet high!
https://youtu.be/ISlx5fzLJpg
Daily Prayer:
Dear God, Sometimes I find it hard to balance being gentle and being strong. When I am gentle I am afraid that others may think I am weak. Please help me to understand that I can be gentle as well as strong. When I am compassionate, tender and forgiving I am showing incredible strength; yet also true gentleness. Amen
Birthday Shout Outs:
Christian King- Disalle Grade 2
Maricia Mucci Grade 7
Daily Activity: Wellness Wednesday
Today’s focus is hugs. Hugging helps to make us happier, healthier and more relaxed. The key to a good hug is that it has to last at least 20 seconds.
With so much stress and strangeness in these times a hug can be very reassuring. Hugs are known for being a comfort to not only the person receiving the hug but also to those who are giving it. Hug your loved ones close and stay healthy and happy.
DATE: Tuesday May 19th, 2020
Daily Prayer:
Heavenly Father, Let us take some time today to remember and be thankful for our moms and for those whose gentle love, mothers us each day. The humility of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and her mild and obedient manner, are examples to all mothers. Let us respect and care for all mothers acknowledging their gentle strength as they care for their children every day. Amen.
Birthday Shout Outs:
Jaywin Francis Gr. 4
Arden Slyvestre FDK
Birthdays over the weekend go to:
Carson Cauchi Gr. 7
Carlie Cauchi Gr. 7
Margaret Wiggins Gr. 6
Alannah Langille Gr. 6
Emily Hayes Gr.8
Isabella Morra Gr. 3
Daily Activity: Try It Tuesday
Do you like to play card games like Go Fish or Crazy 8s ?. Why not play together as a family. There are lots of really fun games to play together.
Click here to visit Today’s Parents article for 10 family friendly card games.
DATE: Friday, May 15, 2020
Daily Prayer:
Father, It seems like the louder and the more outrageous, the better in this modern world. We pray today for a return to gentleness. May the kind word and the soft smile be valued among the loud and flashy world around us. Help me to be the one who stops to notice the small wonders in Your creation. Amen.
Birthday Shout Outs:
There are no birthdays for today
Daily Activity: Fun Fact Friday
A lion’s roar can be heard from 5 miles away. To be more specific, a lion can roar as loud as 114 decibels, which is roughly 25 times louder than a gas-powered lawnmower.
Daily Prayer:
Did You Know? Today we remember the Good Shepherd. Traditionally, the 4th Sunday of Easter is called Good Shepherd Sunday. Jesus said, “I am the Good Shepherd. I know my own, and my own know me.”
Dear Jesus, You are my Good Shepherd. You know, and call me by name. I hear your voice and know you are near. Lord your gentle love holds me close and leads me day by day. Let me always hear your voice and follow it, I pray. Amen.
Birthday Shout Outs:
No Birthdays for today
Daily Activity: Throwback Thursday
1944 - George Lucas, American director, producer, and screenwriter who founded Lucasfilm (Star Wars, Indiana Jones)
Daily Prayer:
Heavenly Father, Help me to pause today to hear Your voice in the stillness of the moment. My life is busy, fast and loud. I need to stop and listen to Your gentle voice. You are always with me. Help me to find You. Amen
Birthday Shout Outs:
Lucas Chapman Grade 8
Ella Henderson Grade 3
Meike Piels Grade 1
Wellness Wednesday: Calm Heart, Calm Breathing
We breathe differently when we are participating in different physical activities and when we have various feelings. We have slow breaths when we’re calm, short and sharp when angry, short and shallow when scared, and deep when stressed.
Our breath is closely related to our heart rate.
Try practicing taking a deep breath to relax:
- Stand or sit calmly and let your muscles relax
. 2. Take a slow, deep breath in, feeling the air enter and expand the lungs. Put one hand on your stomach and feel your stomach expand as well.
3. Slowly let the air out of the lungs. Feel the muscles in the body relax as the air goes out.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 three to five times until the body is fully relaxed.
Land Acknowledgement: We would like to start our day by acknowledging that the land on which we learn, play and live is the traditional land of the Mississauga Anishnawbe. At St. Francis of Assisi, we strive to honour the teachings of the generations that have gone before us with care and respect for this earth.
Daily Prayer:
Dear God Please work within me to nurture gentleness. Sometimes my anger is too quick and my words are too sharp. I ask that, through, Your grace I will become a gentler person and closer to the example of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen.
Birthday Shout Outs:
Declan Allen, Gr. 5
Alissa McVey, Gr. 4
Jesse Pazienza, Gr. 2
Try it Tuesday:
I am always on your dinner table but you would never eat me, what am I?
Today is Monday May 11th, 2020
Daily Prayer: Dear Jesus, Help us to remember all of the gentle people in our lives. Sometimes their voices are not heard and their acts of kindness and selflessness are not noticed. We know these people are doing the work of Your spirit. Remind us today to see You in the gentle people meet. Amen.
Birthday Shout Outs:
Abbie and Georgia