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ANGEL CAMPAIGN UPDATEThe Notre Dame Angel Campaign was an AMAZING success this year! The Notre Dame Community raised $15,000 to help families in our community have a happy and blessed Christmas Season!
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MERRY CHRISTMAS!
This year we asked the Notre Dame Community "What is your favourite part of the Christmas Season"... Below are their responses!
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Christmas is my favorite holiday! And, this Christmas will be especially heartwarming as my eldest daughter returns from university life away from home, my father-in-law joins us from Montreal, and my parents have a full bill of health. There are so many things to be thankful for, but none greater than the company of loved ones and the cheer and laughter of family and friends! Thank you Lord. 😊
Mr. Cordeiro What I like most about the Christmas season is seeing family during the holidays, or drinking hot chocolate and watching Christmas movies. Jillian Duncan |
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I always enjoy the time with friends and family I also enjoy the time to read and organize my closets! I usually take the time to sort clothes and linens. I also enjoy bonding with my dog, Ziggy.
Mrs. DeSantis Spending time with family. Observing family traditions like Christmas Baking day, Midnight Mass or outdoor Christmas Day games (reigning Ladder Ball champion here!) are great but so is taking the time to relax with both close and extended family you don't always see and appreciate having the time to do it. PJ days to watch favourite movies...or binge-watch newly acquired series also add to the joy of the season. Ms. Typer |
What I like best about Christmas is how the “season” brings people together and that all are filled with joy. When I see our school community coming together, helping those in need out, cheering each other on during our Christmas talent shows, when I get together with family, that is what I like best.
God bless,
Mr. Shaw
Time with family and friends just being together
Anjolaoluwa Oyelade
I love the festivity and kindness that goes around (if only people would be super kind and giving all year round). I also love being with my family and seeing the smiles on their faces Christmas morning. There're always working and so stressed, it makes me super happy when they smile during the Christmas season.
A.A
What I like most about the Christmas season is spending time with my family, my family and my cousins family have a tradition every Christmas, each Christmas my cousin and his family come over on Christmas eve and they spend 1-2 weeks with us. I love this tradition and hopefully it goes on for many years more.
P.B
I like getting together and celebrating with all the people I am closest to. Also, I love all the great food we get to eat! The excitement my kids get out of the advent calendar chocolate and countdown to Christmas is also fun to watch:)
Mrs. Kerwin
I like the time with family, Christmas songs and all the old Christmas Specials! Snow Miser is my fave!
Mrs. Callaghan
During Christmas season I feel way more laid back and relaxed. It’s way easier to write tests and do assignments knowing it’s December. Everyone feels more together as a community during Christmas season and it’s very welcoming and inclusive to all.
Andrew Valero Bunke
Giving back to those in need
Grace Chester
I won't lie, I've never been crazy about Christmas… but to see the excitement from my kids makes it hard to not enjoy the season. I took my kids to the Santa Claus parade, they're 1 & 3 years old, and their pure joy and enthusiasm was infectious, seeing them so happy makes me understand the true meaning of the season.
Mr. Giardina
God bless,
Mr. Shaw
Time with family and friends just being together
Anjolaoluwa Oyelade
I love the festivity and kindness that goes around (if only people would be super kind and giving all year round). I also love being with my family and seeing the smiles on their faces Christmas morning. There're always working and so stressed, it makes me super happy when they smile during the Christmas season.
A.A
What I like most about the Christmas season is spending time with my family, my family and my cousins family have a tradition every Christmas, each Christmas my cousin and his family come over on Christmas eve and they spend 1-2 weeks with us. I love this tradition and hopefully it goes on for many years more.
P.B
I like getting together and celebrating with all the people I am closest to. Also, I love all the great food we get to eat! The excitement my kids get out of the advent calendar chocolate and countdown to Christmas is also fun to watch:)
Mrs. Kerwin
I like the time with family, Christmas songs and all the old Christmas Specials! Snow Miser is my fave!
Mrs. Callaghan
During Christmas season I feel way more laid back and relaxed. It’s way easier to write tests and do assignments knowing it’s December. Everyone feels more together as a community during Christmas season and it’s very welcoming and inclusive to all.
Andrew Valero Bunke
Giving back to those in need
Grace Chester
I won't lie, I've never been crazy about Christmas… but to see the excitement from my kids makes it hard to not enjoy the season. I took my kids to the Santa Claus parade, they're 1 & 3 years old, and their pure joy and enthusiasm was infectious, seeing them so happy makes me understand the true meaning of the season.
Mr. Giardina
Not being at school for 2 weeks
Emilie Neill
Traditions
The things you remember doing every year during Christmas. For example, cutting down a tree was a day long event at our home. Breakfast, tree chopping, hot drinks by the fire in the barn at the tree farm and then home with eggnog and treats while we decorate.
Every November I plan a gingerbread house. Draw up the plans and then spend the first weekend in December baking and decorating and assembling with the help of my children and nieces. It’s not always perfect but it brings us together for a really wonderful weekend.
Mrs. Power
I like most about the Christmas season is the nice white snow, hot chocolate, spending time with friends and family, giving gifts and just spending
M.C
The thing I like most about the Christmas season is that I get a 2 week break that I don't have to spend with Mr. Giardina. Just kidding. The thing that I actually like most about the Christmas season is the snow, the beautiful lights and decorations, and spending time with my family. (Editor's Note: Ouch, my feelings!)
A.D
Emilie Neill
Traditions
The things you remember doing every year during Christmas. For example, cutting down a tree was a day long event at our home. Breakfast, tree chopping, hot drinks by the fire in the barn at the tree farm and then home with eggnog and treats while we decorate.
Every November I plan a gingerbread house. Draw up the plans and then spend the first weekend in December baking and decorating and assembling with the help of my children and nieces. It’s not always perfect but it brings us together for a really wonderful weekend.
Mrs. Power
I like most about the Christmas season is the nice white snow, hot chocolate, spending time with friends and family, giving gifts and just spending
M.C
The thing I like most about the Christmas season is that I get a 2 week break that I don't have to spend with Mr. Giardina. Just kidding. The thing that I actually like most about the Christmas season is the snow, the beautiful lights and decorations, and spending time with my family. (Editor's Note: Ouch, my feelings!)
A.D
Mon souvenir de Noel préféré est est quand ma famille et mes et nos voisins font une fête de onesie en thème de Noël chaque année.
Young-Lalumiere, Jason
I always look forward to receiving a Chocolate Letter from my Grandma at Christmas - it's a Dutch tradition
Mrs. Griffoen
Mom souvenir préféré est quand ma famille et moi allons à Blue Mountain pour faire du ski et planche à neige
Salok Dombkowski
J’aime beaucoup les fêtes Español qui paasent durant ce temps.
Fabian Cardona
Witnessing my son Carson's discovery and excitement, and being able to spend my time surrounded by those that I love.
Mr. Leyland
Mon souvenir favouri de Nöel est de faire les décorations de maisons en pain d'épice sur le réveillon de Noël.
Kayla Power
What I like most about the Christmas season is having my family over for Christmas of seeing my family over the holidays. Also seeing my friends and hanging out. I like to see my family and also eat the food that my aunt makes and see my little cousins and all my many other cousins. I like to talk with them and watch our traditional Christmas movies. I like to make ginger bread houses and bury Liam in the snow, also fight over Christmas crackers. I like watching my grandma try to figure out what she got and running around her house with my cousin. Basically I just like to be with my family.
A.G
During the Christmas season I like decorating my house and my tree. I also like when my family gets together for Christmas dinner because we eat good food and I get to see relatives I usually don’t get to see during the year.
L.J
Mon souvenir préféré doit être quand j’avais 12 ans et j’ai reçu une trampoline pour Noël!
Jaiden Morgan
I like watching Christmas movies, especially Rudolph and Christmas Vacation!!!
Mrs. Pietroiusti
Life is so busy, especially leading up to the holidays. I enjoy just being present with family and friends and catching up with the people that mean the most to me.
Mrs. Mercanti
How your family comes together also you get presents
T.L
Christmas songs because they just are so festive
T.M.
Getting to see my family and get time off from school
L.P
I like spending time with family. I like the time of school. And most importantly presents!!!!!!!
K.R
What I like most about Christmas is the beautiful Christmas decorations and lights, listening to Christmas songs, enjoying dinners and time with family, and getting to sleep in.
Amy Dawson
I enjoy spending time with my family the most
Hannah Fletcher
Jaiden Morgan
I like watching Christmas movies, especially Rudolph and Christmas Vacation!!!
Mrs. Pietroiusti
Life is so busy, especially leading up to the holidays. I enjoy just being present with family and friends and catching up with the people that mean the most to me.
Mrs. Mercanti
How your family comes together also you get presents
T.L
Christmas songs because they just are so festive
T.M.
Getting to see my family and get time off from school
L.P
I like spending time with family. I like the time of school. And most importantly presents!!!!!!!
K.R
What I like most about Christmas is the beautiful Christmas decorations and lights, listening to Christmas songs, enjoying dinners and time with family, and getting to sleep in.
Amy Dawson
I enjoy spending time with my family the most
Hannah Fletcher
Having the time to do fun things with family like skating, building in the snow, and then drinking hot chocolate with Mrs. Mikitzel’s homemade shortbread cookies later.
Mr. Mikitzel
My favourite thing about Christmas is seeing everyone's faces lighting up while were opening gifts.
OO
What I like most about Christmas is seeing the variety of gifts everyone in my family receives, including mine.
Sofia Canas-Morales
What I like most about Christmas is seeing the variety of gifts everyone in my family receives, including mine.
Mya Caverson
Sleeping, Eating, Being with Family
Zachary Collings
Going back home to Trinidad and seeing my mom
Jessica Landaverde
I like the vibes of coziness in the season. I love seeing snowflakes fall from the sky onto the ground, I like to see kids playing in the snow, I like to drink hot chocolate and bake cookies while watching my fireplace. I love driving at night during the Christmas Season, hearing the radio play in the car and singing all the lyrics.
E.W.
I like the presents, the time I spend with my family, and eating my moms food.
L.Y.
The fact that everyone doesn't care about the whole Jesus' birthday thing and it's not religious and just give each other presents and food and stuff for the joy of just doing it. I'm sorry about that, I just have no faith in any religions. I slightly respect them. I just don’t worship anything.
A.C
Being with my family and taking part in old traditions.
B.C
Mr. Mikitzel
My favourite thing about Christmas is seeing everyone's faces lighting up while were opening gifts.
OO
What I like most about Christmas is seeing the variety of gifts everyone in my family receives, including mine.
Sofia Canas-Morales
What I like most about Christmas is seeing the variety of gifts everyone in my family receives, including mine.
Mya Caverson
Sleeping, Eating, Being with Family
Zachary Collings
Going back home to Trinidad and seeing my mom
Jessica Landaverde
I like the vibes of coziness in the season. I love seeing snowflakes fall from the sky onto the ground, I like to see kids playing in the snow, I like to drink hot chocolate and bake cookies while watching my fireplace. I love driving at night during the Christmas Season, hearing the radio play in the car and singing all the lyrics.
E.W.
I like the presents, the time I spend with my family, and eating my moms food.
L.Y.
The fact that everyone doesn't care about the whole Jesus' birthday thing and it's not religious and just give each other presents and food and stuff for the joy of just doing it. I'm sorry about that, I just have no faith in any religions. I slightly respect them. I just don’t worship anything.
A.C
Being with my family and taking part in old traditions.
B.C
Decorating the Christmas tree with Christmas music blasting in the background.
A.M
This year is extra special for our household as my 87 year old mum will be here from Scotland for our first family Christmas together in 25 years. As a child growing up my mum always taught us how important the love of family is and that Christmas time is a time for celebrating the birth of baby Jesus and the importance of keeping his love in our hearts always.
Mrs. Barclay
What I like most about the Christmas season is spending time with my family and enjoying all the Christmas dinners.
L.C.
My favourite part of the Christmas Season is being with my friends and family.
- E.M.
Favourite part of the Christmas season is walking around at night and looking at all the Christmas decorations.
Jacob Quitazol
The thing I enjoy the most about the Christmas season is watching the snow fall.
--E.R.
A.M
This year is extra special for our household as my 87 year old mum will be here from Scotland for our first family Christmas together in 25 years. As a child growing up my mum always taught us how important the love of family is and that Christmas time is a time for celebrating the birth of baby Jesus and the importance of keeping his love in our hearts always.
Mrs. Barclay
What I like most about the Christmas season is spending time with my family and enjoying all the Christmas dinners.
L.C.
My favourite part of the Christmas Season is being with my friends and family.
- E.M.
Favourite part of the Christmas season is walking around at night and looking at all the Christmas decorations.
Jacob Quitazol
The thing I enjoy the most about the Christmas season is watching the snow fall.
--E.R.
Mon souvenir favouri est l'année quand je suis allée à Marco Island. Je suis allée pendant deux semaines depuis la vacance de Noël.
Elizabeth Young
Spending quality time with family and friends.
Mrs. Butrym
The gift of giving! ;0)
C.C
The gifts since you don’t know what you are getting.
L.F
What I like most about Christmas is, the food getting together with family and friends.
M.H.
Shopping for your friends and family and seeing their faces on Christmas morning
M.I.
What I like about Christmas is, the food and the weeks off we get while on break and the time I get to spend with friends and family during that time. :)
-Lucas Millward
Mon souvenir favori est l’atmosphère de bonheur pendant le temps de Noël.
Anon.
Elizabeth Young
Spending quality time with family and friends.
Mrs. Butrym
The gift of giving! ;0)
C.C
The gifts since you don’t know what you are getting.
L.F
What I like most about Christmas is, the food getting together with family and friends.
M.H.
Shopping for your friends and family and seeing their faces on Christmas morning
M.I.
What I like about Christmas is, the food and the weeks off we get while on break and the time I get to spend with friends and family during that time. :)
-Lucas Millward
Mon souvenir favori est l’atmosphère de bonheur pendant le temps de Noël.
Anon.
I like snow and Christmas lights I also like family being together for the Christmas season and most importantly presents and money for doing nothing
A.S
I love spending time with my family.
B.H.
Mostly, the time off of school because it feels like a much needed break. I also like spending time with family and because my birthday is also in December (Dec. 1st).
P.H
Being with family and being all with each other.
J.P.
I love the atmosphere of Christmas. A common happiness is shared between everyone this time of year. There is something special about walking around looking at Christmas lights. It brings out this Christmas feeling.
Tarynn Smallegange
A.S
I love spending time with my family.
B.H.
Mostly, the time off of school because it feels like a much needed break. I also like spending time with family and because my birthday is also in December (Dec. 1st).
P.H
Being with family and being all with each other.
J.P.
I love the atmosphere of Christmas. A common happiness is shared between everyone this time of year. There is something special about walking around looking at Christmas lights. It brings out this Christmas feeling.
Tarynn Smallegange
Family gathering together!
Robert Dube
Spending time with family & friends and guiltless indulgence in food - it’s the holidays after all!
Mrs. Obrovac
Mon mémoire préféré de Noël est l’ouverture des nouveaux pyjamas sur la veille de Noël!
Abigayle Burnett
Gathering with all of my family for a fish dinner on Christmas Eve!
Mrs. Tayler
Ma mémoire préférée de Noël est quand moi et ma famille allions chez mes grand-parents. Je vois beaucoup de membres de ma famille que je ne vois pas pour toute l’année.
Kaitlyn Tilton
Spending time with my family
A.M
Seeing family and celebrating the Christmas season being comfortable
E.P
Although there are many fond memories and great traditions about Christmas, I would have to say that my most favorite thing about the season is "TIME".
TIME to:
: celebrate my faith
: have snowball fights
: drive through the country and see Christmas lights
: go tobogganing
: visit and reconnect with friends and family
: stay in my pyjamas all day and play with my kids
: indulge in all the wonderful traditional foods and treats my
family makes (with absolutely no guilt)
: watch movies (new and old)
: snuggle up with a good book
: enjoy a cup (or two) of hot chocolate
: appreciate all the gifts God has given me!
Mrs. Barros
What I like about the Christmas season is that it isn't really cold during this time when it is snowing. I like spending time with family and friends during this season because it is a time to rest and a good break from school.
S.S.
I enjoy playing Christmas Carols at mass on Christmas Eve; the chance to slow down and relax over
the holiday; and to spend some quality time with family and friends.
Mrs. Hughes
Jaime les couleurs de Noël et comment tous le monde est content. Les lumières me donne de la joy.
Kalena Bernard
What I like most about the Christmas season is spending time with the family that I don't get to see often!
Mlle. Tambasco
TIME to:
: celebrate my faith
: have snowball fights
: drive through the country and see Christmas lights
: go tobogganing
: visit and reconnect with friends and family
: stay in my pyjamas all day and play with my kids
: indulge in all the wonderful traditional foods and treats my
family makes (with absolutely no guilt)
: watch movies (new and old)
: snuggle up with a good book
: enjoy a cup (or two) of hot chocolate
: appreciate all the gifts God has given me!
Mrs. Barros
What I like about the Christmas season is that it isn't really cold during this time when it is snowing. I like spending time with family and friends during this season because it is a time to rest and a good break from school.
S.S.
I enjoy playing Christmas Carols at mass on Christmas Eve; the chance to slow down and relax over
the holiday; and to spend some quality time with family and friends.
Mrs. Hughes
Jaime les couleurs de Noël et comment tous le monde est content. Les lumières me donne de la joy.
Kalena Bernard
What I like most about the Christmas season is spending time with the family that I don't get to see often!
Mlle. Tambasco