San Lorenzo Ruiz Catholic School
100 Barondale Dr., Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 3R1
(905) 501-0400 Fax (905) 501-9275
http://www.dpcdsb.org/LRUIZ
Halleluia!
Jesus is risen!
He is risen indeed!
APRIL
2015
May this declaration
resound not only in these walls
but touch the lives
of all we meet
and forever be
the truth of which we speak.
Your love,
once sown within a garden,
tended for your own people,
neglected and rejected,
now spreads its sweet perfume
in this place
and wherever it is shown.
Principal
M. Harrison
Vice-Principal
A. Sodhi
Secretaries
N. Hajdinjak
C. Walters
Halleluia!
Jesus is risen!
He is risen indeed!
Parish
St. Francis Xavier Parish
Pastor
Msgr. E. Pan
(905) 890-5290
Trustee
T. Thomas
(905) 890-1221
Superintendent
L. Papaloni
School Council Chair
S. Rinaldi
Attendance
Verification Line
(905) 501-0400
Press #1
A Person of Love…
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Wants the best for others
Is willing to make sacrifices for the good of others
Learns from the heroic lives of saints & holy people
Knows that we are all lovable
Prays for others
God has given us many examples of how to live faithfully.
He sent his Son Jesus to make sure that we could see
how we should live our lives.
Jesus made one lesson clear above all other lessons – the
lesson to love. Love is not about us – it is about forgetting ourselves and looking out for the good of the other. He chose to give up His life for the good of others –
for us!
Becoming a truly loving person is challenging. It takes
prayer and concentration to get used to making little sacrifices for the good of others. Through prayer and concentration, we can get better at showing love to everyone we meet.
LENTEN MASS
On February 27th, our school celebrated Lenten Mass with St.
Hilary School at St. Francis Xavier Church. The celebrant,
Msgr. Pan, spoke about the transformative power of repentance, good works and prayer as means to align our lives more
closely with Jesus, especially during Lent.
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CHURCH
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
Holy Week
Mon. March 30 8 am and 7 pm (Tenebrae
after the 7pm mass)
Tues. March 31 8 am
Wed. April 1
8 am and 7 pm
Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7:30 pm only
Good Friday
April 3
11 am, 1 pm , 3 pm
Stations of the Cross
Aprl 3 7:30 pm
Easter Vigil
Sat. April 4
8:30 pm
Easter Sunday Sun. April 5
8 am, 9 am, 10:30 am,
12 pm, 1:30 pm and 3:00 pm
SAN LORENZO RUIZ
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
On Holy Thursday, April 2nd at 1:00PM, the students of
Mrs. Szekeres’ and Mr. Powers’ classes will be leading the
Stations of the Cross liturgy as we join as a community to
draw closer to Jesus’ passion in preparation for Easter. All
parents are welcome.
GRADE 8 CONFIRMATION
The Grade 8 students of San Lorenzo Ruiz
will be celebrating the sacrament of
Confirmation at St. Francis Xavier Church on
Thursday, April 16th at 7:00 pm.
Please note: as of September 2015, grade 7 students will
receive Confirmation. So for the year 2015, grade 7 and 8
will receive Confirmation. In Sept 2016, grade 7’s will
receive confirmation.
GRADE 2 FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
The Grade 2 students of San Lorenzo Ruiz
will celebrate the sacrament of First Holy
Communion on:
Saturday, May 2nd at St. Francis Xavier
Church at 10:00AM. There will be a
photographer available at the church hall
between 9:00AM and 9:30AM to take
individual photographs. A group
photograph will be done at 9:30AM. More details to follow.
ROSARY APOSTOLATE
Thank you to the Rosary Apostolate who have been
visiting our school on the third Thursday of every
month since October and praying the rosary with
our staff and students. We have learned about
different saints and how to pray the
mysteries. Prayer is making a
difference at school and in our
lives: deepening our convictions
of
faith,
prompting
the
conversion of our heart, and
strengthening our will to follow
Christ.
CATHOLIC EDUCATION
WEEK
Catholic Education Week is
scheduled for the week of
May 3– May 8, 2015.
This year's theme is: Exploring Paths of Joy.
This year’s five sub-themes, one for each of the five
days of Catholic Education Week, help students to
understand the rich meaning of this year’s theme:
Catholic Education Week begins on a Sunday to
highlight the partnership that remains the foundation of Catholic education between our Catholic
schools and local Catholic parishes. Throughout
Catholic Education Week, we ask you to reflect on
the significance of Catholic education’s presence and
contribution in our Church, and in our society. We
invite all members of our community, to participate
in the celebrations and activities that will mark the
celebration of Catholic Education
Week 2015 in our schools.
Summer Literacy
Camp
Registration packages will be
going out shortly. Please be advised that
Summer Literacy Camp is a 3 week program,
running from July 6th to July 24th from 9 am—
12 pm (Monday to Friday), open to students
from SK to Grade 6.
This year Gr. 3 and 6 provincial EQAO assessments of Reading,
Writing and Mathematics will take place between May 25th and
June 5th.
Please avoid scheduling any vacations or
appointments during this time. For more information about the
EQAO Assessments, visit www.eqao.com
ARE YOU MOVING?
We are in the process of planning classes
and staffing for the 2015-2016 school year.
If you are moving, we would appreciate if
you would let us know. Contact the office
at 905-501-0400.
CREATING CLASSES FOR SEPTEMBER 2015
Class formation is a complex procedure, which takes into consideration not only the needs of the individual child, but frames
those needs in the context of the larger classroom group. In each
class we strive for a balance of learning styles, a balance of gender, a balance of learning needs and a cross-section of abilities.
The current teachers, support staff and administration take part
in the process. If you as a parent wish to provide input into the
process, please take into consideration the following guidelines:
 Input must be made in writing to the Principal no later than
April 30, 2015.
 Please frame requests in terms of educational contexts, e.g.
your child’s learning needs/style; information not already
known to the school; best learning environment, relevant
history, sibling concerns.
 Please do not make requests for specific teachers.
 Please do not ask that your child be put in a straight grade.
Head Injury Policy:
When a student receives an injury/bump to the head
(however minor) it is Board Policy that we inform
parents through a phone call. This is only precautionary and we ask that you check your child when they
get home for any signs of concussion or illness. It is important
to report to the office if your child has suffered a concussion
outside of school—for example, during hockey or
soccer practice.
Extended French Applications
We are still accepting applications for
the Extended French Program
2015/2016 enrollment. Please drop by the main
office to pick up an application.
MS. SHIELDSBALLANTYNE
Eugendus
MS. MANCINI
Joseph, Nicolette
MS. CHIAVAROLI
Stefano, Samantha
MS. CLARKSON
Stanley, Alessia, Ethan
MS. AURELIO
Kyle, Nolan
MS. TANZI-BOTTA
Zoe, Evana
MS. JENKINS
Stephanie, Sofia
MS. DEBONO
Avery, Johanna, Theresa
MS. MIKAIL
Catherine, Monje, Thalia
MS. STARCEVIC
Maya, Serena
MS. MCHEADY
Annalisa, Ethan
MS. MILEK-KALIC
Daniel, Auguste
MS. WILCOCK
Martyna, Emilia
MR. POWERS
Jacob, Justin
MS. BAHLIS
Lance, Alicia
MS. IANNICCA
John Paul, Olivia, Rita
MS. TERSIGNI
Mackenzie, Joshua, Jerald
MR. WOS
David, Nathaly, Antun
MS. SZEKERES
Jancy, Kasia
Easter Sunday
Pizza
27
26
Pizza
20
Mr. Sub Lunch
HPV gr 8 Dose #3
Hep B gr 7
13
Easter Monday
No School
6
Monday
19
12
5
Sunday
28
Gr 4 Scientist in
the School
21
14
School Council
Meeting at
6:30pm
7
Pita Lunch
T u e s da y
29
Administrative
Professional Day—
thank you to
Mrs. Walters and Mrs.
Hjajdinjak
22
Earth Day
15
Chess
Tournament at
St. Gertrude
8
1
30
23
16
Confirmation
Mass at 7 pm
Virtues’
Assembly at 12:30
9
Holy Thursday
Stations of the
Cross 12:30 pm
Parents are
welcome
2
Thursday
No School
Good Friday
Friday
SAVE THE DATE:
ROCK AND ROLL
PERFORMANCES
WILL BE MAY 6 & 7
Grade 8 Retreat at St.
Francis
Xavier S.S.
24
17
10
3
Virtue of Love
W e d n e s da y
April 2015:
25
18
11
4
Saturday
Fractions
Learning about fractions extends childrens’ understanding of our number
system. While whole numbers represent quantities of whole units, fractions signify parts of whole units or
parts of sets. Although fractions are
all around us, learning about fractions
is difficult for some children. Identifying fractions in our environments
makes them meaningful and easier to
visualize.
Developing Mindsets that Promote Growth
What do we mean by “mindset”?
Mindsets are the assumptions and expectations we have for ourselves and
others. These attitudes guide our behavior and influence our responses to
daily events.
- Dr. Robert Brooks
Tips for Fostering a Growth Mindset:
Tip # 3. Set appropriately high expectations and provide support.
Expectations should focus on habits, effort, and growth, not
grades.
Provide your child with other supports (extra help, additional
resources). Don’t assume that “you could do it easily if
you just tried harder.”
Family Math Activity K – 3:
A fraction shows the relationship between a part and a
whole.
With your child, gather several similarly shaped objects,
such as a piece of paper, a towel, a placemat, a picture
frame, a magazine and a book.
Ask your child to show you one half of each object, perhaps opportunity for your child to see that fractional
portions must be of equal size.
Extension: Ask your child to show you one fourth of each
object.
Family Math Activity 4-6:
Big Idea: Numbers tell us how much or how many
Ask what real-life situations might these fractions describe:
Two fifths
2/5
Three sixths 3/6
Five eighths 5/8
For example: Five eggs have been eaten from the dozen. This
represents 5/12 of the set.
Can your child describe the
fraction of eggs eaten (5/12) and the remaining eggs (7/12)?
Grades 7 & 8: Continuing
the Conversation About Your
Money Decisions!
Let’s discuss some factors affecting “Money Decisions”…
Ask your child to keep a log for one week of
all the times, instances, or circumstances that he/she has an encounter with
money (e.g., a subway ride, buying gum
at a store, going to the bank or ATM,
buying an app).
Ask your child to make a list of all the ways
in which money enters into his/her daily life.
Discuss with your child his/her money encounters (e.g., what was the total value
of your money encounters?)
Note: Consider factors that affect money decisions: emotions, friends and peers, customs,
traditions, habits, family members, latest styles
and fads, advertising, incentives, and personal
values.