Principal: Mrs. S. Wolfe Trustee: Mrs. L. Zanella
Vice-Principal: Ms. T. Loftus Superintendent of Brampton West Family of Schools: Mr. G. Prajza
Head Secretary: Mrs. L. Pietrantuono Parish Priest: Father Jan Gogolewski
A new year is unfolding –
Like a blossom with
Petals curled tightly
Concealing the beauty within.
Lord, let this year be filled with
The things that are truly good -
With the comfort of warmth in our relationships, with the strength to help those who really need our help and the humility and openness to accept help from others.
As we make our resolutions for the year ahead,
let us go forward with great hope
that all things can be possible with your help and guidance.
Anonymous
Catholic School Heritage
How long have Catholic Separate schools been educating Catholic children and contributing to the public good in Ontario?
For about 170 years. In the early 1800’s there were separate schools in many cities, towns and townships. In Peel, three separate schools opened before Confederation
(1867): St. James in Malton in the 1830’s, St. John’s Agricultural College in 1861 and St. Patrick’s (1861), both in
Wildfield.
IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE PARENTS/
GUARDIANS OF STUDENTS RECEIVING THE
SACRAMENTS
DATES FOR RECEPTION OF THE
SACRAMENTS
First Reconciliation
Thursday, February 23, 2011 at 1:00 pm. at St.
Bonaventure School
First Holy Communion
Sunday, April 10, 2011 @ 3:00 pm at Our Lady of Fatima
Church, 101 Malta Ave., Brampton
Confirmation
Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at 7:00 pm at St. Leonard Parish

ASH WEDNESDAY
Ash Wednesday is the beginning of our
Lenten Season. Our liturgy and the blessing of the ashes will take place on
March 9 at St. Bonaventure School. Parents are welcome to join us on this very solemn occasion to mark the beginning of the holiest season on our liturgical calendar.
THANK YOU FROM GUARDIAN ANGELS
PARISH
St. Bonaventure School has received a letter from Fr. Jan
Gogolewski on behalf of Guardian Angels Parish thanking our staff and students for the many angels they created for the Guardian Angels Christmas Tree. The angels were purchased by many parishioners and the funds have been invested in the parish’s building fund.
Fr. Jan also thanks the community for the generous donation of $500.00 toward the parish’s building fund.
He writes, “I thank you, not just in my name, but in the name of all who will benefit from a church in which they will be able to worship and praise God, attend Mass and be able to celebrate the Holy Sacraments. You showed true Christmas Spirit and I know Christ our Saviour loves you for it. Keep up the good work.”
CHRISTMAS GIFT CARD FUNDRAISER
RESULTS
Many thanks to the wonderful families who donated money towards the Christmas Gift Cards that were purchased for needy families in our community. A grand total of $920.00 was raised.
May God bless you for your generosity!
The classes who raised the most were as follows:
1st place: Mrs. Trueman’s class ($120)
2nd place: Mr. Mowat’s and Mrs. Lomasney’s class
($80.00)
3rd place: Mrs. Menzella’s class ($75.00)
CRAM-A-CRUISER RESULTS
St. Bonaventure staff and students have received a thank you letter and a Certificate of Appreciation from Ste.
Louise Outreach Centre of Peel for helping fill their warehouse in efforts to alleviate hunger in our community. “We feel truly blessed for your hard work and the wonderful food donations raised through the
Peel Regional Police’s Campaign “Cram-a-Cruiser. All the best to you and your families in the New Year”.
STUDENT ARRIVAL AT SCHOOL ON TIME
Parents are asked to ensure that their child will be at school before the beginning of classes in the morning (8:45) and afternoon
(12:30). Students arriving after the entrance bell lose valuable organizational time at the beginning of each session .
STUDENT SUPERVISION TIMES
Please note that teachers are on supervision duty 15 minutes before the start of the school day and 15 minutes at the end of the day. For safety reasons we ask that you not drop your child off at the school prior to 8:30 am and please ensure that they are picked up at 3:15 pm.
Thank you!
Parking Lot Safety and Kiss n’ Ride
When dropping your child off at school, please use the
Kiss and Ride Lane which is located at the west side of the school. For the safety of all of our precious children,
CARS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO PARK, DROP OFF or
PICK UP students in the driveway or bus lane located at the front of the school .
JANUARY’S VIRTUE OF THE MONTH:
Self Control
I have self control. I know how to get things done on my own. I have control over my feelings. I make good decisions in the way I act and speak.
What is Self-Control/Decision Making?
Self Control/Decision making is a set of behaviors that help you:
Understand that the only thing in life which you can change and control is yourself .

Keep in check any unacceptable behaviours that may hurt yourself or others.
Realize that you are the master of your own destiny .
Keep your life in balance and focused by helping you cope with new challenges that come your way.
Keep your emotional responses in check or help you use moderation .
Accept personal responsibilities in life.
Reflect on your inner desire to grow up into a mature, responsible adult.
Self Control is restraint practiced over one‛s own emotions, impulses or desires.
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
Kindergarten registration will be held at
St. Bonaventure School on February 7th,
2011 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and during the day on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday February 9th, 10th and 11th from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. and from 1:00 to
3:00 p.m.
* Morning spaces will be assigned on a first-come firstserve basis.
Required documents:
Proof of age (birth certificate)
Catholic Baptismal Certificates for parent and child
Updated immunization records
Proof of Canadian citizenship or of Landed
Immigrant status
Proof of address
FACEBOOK PRESENTATIONS
Loyola Catholic School Council would like to invite you to a presentation by Chris Vollum on “Facebook 101”
This presentations deals with the dangers of Social
Network Sites. This presentation will take place on
February 15, 2011 at Loyola Catholic Secondary School at
7:00pm. This presentation is free to parents, teachers, trustees and administrators in Dufferin-Peel. There is no need to pre- register.
The St. Ursula School Council is also hosting a Facebook presentation on Monday, March 21. Please see the attached flyer and registration.
SEWING CLUB
Mrs. Tuzi and Mrs. Cadamuro have begun a sewing club every Wednesday from 11:50-
12:30. Grades 5-6 students are currently involved. The first few lessons will be focused on thumbnail sketches and generating ideas for sewing.
There will be three sewing machines operational in the room. The students will be creating pillow cases, followed by skirts and pants. They will also be creating their sewing patterns from scratch. Sewing lends itself to an abundance of curriculum-based vocabulary which is discussed and repeated, such as line of symmetry, congruency, flip, turns, patterns and fractional parts of a whole.
ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB
THE Environmental Club is up and running again! Participating Junior Division students will be meeting each
Tuesday at lunch to discuss environmental issues and concerns, as well the Club will be developing and putting in place “GREEN” strategies to make St. Bonaventure a more eco-friendly environment. Upcoming activities include environmental tip announcements, park and school ground clean-up and Brampton Clean City presentations.
STUDENT COUNCIL EVENTS
The first Friday of every month will be a Spirit Day
(unless it is a PA Day that month).
February 18 — Valentine Dance-a-thon Fundraiser
March 4 —Pyjama Day
DRESSING FOR WINTER WEATHER
Please encourage your child to dress appropriately for the cold weather. Outdoor play is healthy and invigorating when students are wearing suitable clothing.
Please write your child’s name on boots, mitts, hats, jackets and snow pants. Children must change into their indoor shoes for warmth, comfort and cleanliness. Please remember that children must wear shoes at all times while inside the building in the event of an emergency evacuation.

REPORTING STUDENT ABSENCES
In interest of student safety, a call or a note to the office reporting student absences is required. Please let us know if you know that your child is going to be late or absent. Attendance calls can be made after school hours, seven days a week for your convenience.
Our attendance number is (905) 970-9069 ext. 2 number of educational and recreational activities.
We wish them all the best for a very memorable experience!
VALENTINE’S DAY DANCE -a-THON
The staff and Student Council are excited to host a Valentine’s ”Show Your Love”
STUDENT SUPERVISION TIMES
Please note that teachers are on supervision duty 15
Dance-a-thon on February 18 to help raise money for our school activities and resources. Pledge forms and detailed information were sent home on February 1.
Money will be collected from February 14 to 18. minutes before the start of the school day and 15 minutes at the end of the day. For safety reasons we ask that you not drop your child off at the school prior to 8:30 a.m., to please pick them up ON TIME at 3:15 p.m
.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
During the winter months inclement weather may cause disruption of bus transportation and regular school opera-
SCHOOL SAFETY FOR OUR STUDENTS
Our Kiss and Ride program is set up to assist in the safe tions.
A decision to cancel school transportation and/or to close schools is usually made by 6:00 a.m. and will be announced on the following radio stations: arrival of students to our school. Parents are reminded that they are not to leave their car parked in this area. Our
CHUM AM 1050 driveway is a fire route and it is illegal to park there.
CFNY FM 102.1
CHFI FM 98.1
Therefore, we are requesting that you please do not park
EZ ROCK FM 97.3 in the driveway. This is especially a problem in the
VIRGIN RADIO FM 99.9 morning, during the kindergarten dismissal time and at
FM 93.1
3:15 p.m.
AM 640
CHIN FM 100.7
GLOBAL NEWS
SCHOOL COUNCIL
CFTO
Debbie Kicul - Chair (Stbonsc@gmail.com)
Candida Charles - Treasurer
CFTR AM 680
CJCL AM 590
CFRB AM 1010
CJBC (FR) AM 860
FM Z103.5
AM 1540
FM Q 107
CITYPULSE
CBC
ATTENTION ALL SENIOR KINDERGARTEN
Margaret Gill - Secretary
PARENTS/GUARDIANS
Heatherdawn White - Member at large Re: French Immersion
School Council meetings will be held at 7:00 pm in the school library on the following dates:
February 15; March 22; April 12; May 17
The French Immersion parent/guardian information sessions concerning the three (3) new (additional) sites for
September 2011 are scheduled as follow:
All are welcome!
INTERMEDIATE TRIP TO CAMP MUSKOKA
Many of our Intermediate students will be enjoying a trip to Camp Muskoka
Outdoor Education Centre on February 7, 8 and 9 where they will be participating in a
St Pio of Pietrelcina (Mississauga) – Tuesday, February 22,
2011 @ 7:00 p.m.
St Peter (Orangeville) - Wednesday, February 23, 2011 @
7:00 p.m.
St. Elizabeth Seton (Mississauga) - Thursday, February 24,
2011 @ 7:00 p.m.

FRENCH IMMERSION INFORMATION MEETING
Senior Kindergarten parent(s)/guardian(s) who wish to enroll their child in a Grade 1 French Immersion class for
September, 2011 are invited to attend an information meeting.
The deadline for submission of applications is 2:00 p.m.
Friday, March 11, 2011 .
IMPORTANT MESSAGE REGARDING FRENCH
IMMERSION LOTTERIES
Should an application have been submitted to more than one centre:
In the event that lotteries take place, each centre, to which an application has been submitted, is required to notify you in writing within six (6) school days of the lottery results. Parent(s)/guardian(s) are responsible for accepting/ declining a placement or waitlist ranking from each centre by April 8, 2011.
NOTE: Failure to respond in writing to the notification by the April 8, 2011 deadline will result in a forfeit of either the placement or waitlist ranking.
Parent(s)/Guardian(s) who have already applied to existing French Immersion Centres:
Should you be interested in applying to either St. Pio of
Pietrelcina, St. Elizabeth Seton or St. Peter Elementary schools, attendance is required at the Parent/Guardian
Information Session in order to obtain an application.
EQAO
Our Grade 3 and 6 students will be participating in the
Provincial EQAO assessments during the weeks of May
30th-June 10th. It is very important that your child be present at this time. Further information will follow.
THE BIG CRUNCH
Food share’s “Great Big Crunch” invites all students and teachers to learn about healthy eating and local and global food systems while following the journey from the apple seed, to the harvest, to the market, to the core.
On March 10th, St. Bonaventure will be providing apples to all students and teachers to participate in
“The Big Crunch” together at 2:30 pm. Yum, Yum!
DATES TO REMEMBER
February 7 JK/SK Registration Evening from 7—9 pm
February 9, 10, 11
JK/SK Registration from
9—11 am or 1—3 pm
February 7, 8, 9 Intermediate trip to
Camp Muskoka
February 15 School Council Meeting 7:00
pm (school library)
February 17 Junior Division Ski Trip
February 18 ”Show Your Love” Valentine
Dance-a-thon
February 21 Family Day (Schools closed)
February 23 First Reconciliation (1:00 pm
March 3 at the school)
Junior Division Ski Trip
March 4
March 9
Grade 8 Graduation Photos
Ash Wednesday Liturgy
March 10 The BIG Crunch
March 14 to 18 March Break