ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC SCHOOL
4105 Colonial Drive
Mississauga, Ontario L5L 4E8
Phone: 905. 828.6348
Fax: 905. 828. 1744
Web: http://www.dpcdsb.org/ALLST
@allsaintsdpcdsb
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School Newsletter
APRIL
2016
Virtue of the Month:
LOVE
God wants us to serve and to see the
goodness in everyone we meet.
Principal
N. Levey
Vice-Principal
A.J. Hilario
Our Daily Prayer for April:
Let us pray...for the virtue of love so that we will never be satisfied until all are
satisfied. Amen
Head Secretary
R. Caves
Superintendent
D. Amaral
(905) 890.1221
Trustee
S. Hobin
Bus: (905) 890.1221
Cell: (905) 301.1210
sharon.hobin@ dpcdsb.org
Parish
St. Ignatius Loyola Parish
2300 Burnhamthorpe Rd.
Mississauga, ON L5L 3T6
Phone: (905) 820.1444
Fax: (905) 820.6879
www.st-ignatius-loyola.com
Pastor
Fr. Timothy Hanley
School Council Chair:
S. Baird & B. Dei
From the perspective of the Catholic Graduate Expectations,
a person with LOVE:
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is willing to make sacrifices for the good of others
knows that we are all lovable
prays for others
A Message from the Administration Team
Alleluia! Christ is risen! He has come to bring light to the darkness! He
comes so that we are witness to the many signs of spring. The hills of
snow have begun to melt and we begin to see tulips, crocuses and
other spring flowers trying to pierce the ground and begin the cycle of
rebirth. The beginning of spring is a time to evaluate what needs to be
done in order to have our environment looking it’s best. The gardens
around us will begin to come alive again. This continuous cycle of
rebirth represents our hope for the future and God’s
challenge for each of us to embrace the many gifts
and talents that we have. Spring is also a time when
the daylight hours become extended. The symbol of
light offers us a positive image of the risen Christ
and represents His challenge to us since He asks
us to light the path for others. We hope that this
season of spring brings a period of health and rest
to our entire school community.
We wish you all the Blessings of Easter!
Mrs. N. Levey and Mrs. A.J. Hilario
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Please note these Upcoming Dates
F. April 7
M. April 11
T. April 12
W. April 13
M. April 18
T. April 19
T. April 19
W. April 20
All
All
All
8
All
3-6
2
All
Toiletry drive ends
PA DAY- no school for students
School Council Mtg 7pm
Grad Photos- Smile!
Chocolate Fundraiser Ends
Mathletes all day
Communion Rehearsal 1pm
Book fair starts until the 29th
N. April 24
M. May 2-F. 6
M. May 2
T. May 10
W. May 11
T. May 24-27
S. May 28
M. May. 30
2
All
All
7&8
All
8
All
3-8
Holy Communion at Church
Catholic Education Week
Hats Off To Kidz walkathon
Sacrament of Confirmation
Jump Rope For Heart (am)
Quebec Trip
ALL SAINTS FUN FAIR
McMaster Engineering Day
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
Our Grade 2 students, with the guidance of their teachers, have been busily preparing for
their First Eucharist celebration. The Grade 2 students will rehearse on Thurs. April 21s .
Their Eucharist celebration will be celebrated on Sunday April 24th at St. Ignatius
Loyola Church at 2pm.
GRADE 7&8 CONFIRMATION
Our Grade 7&8 students have been preparing all year, with the help of their teachers
and staff at the church for the reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation. This is a
special moment in the student’s spiritual journey as they are confirmed with the gift of
the Holy Spirit. The celebration will be on Tuesday May 10th at St. Ignatius Loyola
Church at 7:00pm. The students are now seen as young adults in the Church. It is our
hope that they continue their spiritual journey and maintain and nature the relationship they have
developed with God.
TWITTER: Follow us on Twitter: @ALLSAINTSDPCDSB
CLASS PLACEMENTS
The staff at All Saints will meet during the month of May to begin discussing an appropriate placement
for each student for next year. When determining placements, some of the criteria
we consider are:
 Academic ability
 Date of birth
 Individual work habits
 Social considerations
and study skills
 Placement history
 Maturity
If you have any concerns about your child’s class placement for September, please complete the
attached Parent Input for Class Placement. You are asked to return these forms to Mrs. Levey. Please
refrain from making a personal request for a specific teacher as staffing is always tentative and
changes often take place between the time of tentative class placements and September. Our
decisions are made after careful consideration of all relevant information and are based on the
individual strengths and needs of each child.
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Welcome to Kindergarten
On May 3, at 7:00 p.m. we will be running the “Welcome to
Kindergarten” program for students new to kindergarten in
September 2016. The evening will begin with a brief presentation
by the current FDK educators. Parents and children will then be
part of different inter-active activities in preparation for their start in
kindergarten. Each child will receive a bag of materials to support
their learning.
EQAO testing of our grades 3 and 6 students will take place
from May 30th to June 10th. Please try to avoid scheduling any
appointments or anything else that will take your child out of
school during these dates. A letter to grades 3 and 6 parents will
be sent home closer to the testing dates.
ONLINE REPORTING TOOL
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School board has developed a new way to help
nurture a safe, caring and inclusive school environment. The Online Reporting Tool is
intended for students in grades 3 – 8 who become aware of bullying incidents and
negative behaviours. The student can simply ‘click’ on the link found on our school’s
website to fill out the report. The report will then be directly emailed to the principal and/or vice principal
and will be dealt with accordingly. It is important to recognize that the Online Reporting Tool is an
alternate reporting option. It is best practice to speak directly with a responsible adult at home and/or in
the school.
HEAD INJURY POLICY When a student receives an injury/bump to the
head (however minor), it is a 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 a concussion or illness.
ARE YOU MOVING?
If you are planning a move, or have already moved, please let us know. If you are
moving to a new school we will give you a Transfer Form to take with you to the
new school. We will be preparing classes for next September and this information
will be helpful in determining class sizes.
STUDENTS ARRIVING LATE TO SCHOOL
We have had an increase in the number of students who arrive late to school in
the mornings. Especially as more wintery weather approaches, it is very
important that students arrive to school on time and ready to work, as late
arrivals disrupt instructional activities and classroom routines. School starts at
8:45 am and student supervision begins at 8:30 am. Students should be at
school with enough time to line up and enter with their classes. Please note that
if they do not arrive on time to make it to their line as the bell rings, they need to
enter through the front doors and check into the office to pick up an admit slip
before going to class.
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ATTENDANCE VERIFICATION
As part of our Safe Arrival Program we ask that you notify the school if
your child will arrive late or will be absent from school for any reason.
We ask that you inform us by calling the school at 905-828-6348 and
leaving details regarding the absence. The answering machine is on 24
hours daily so your information may be relayed at any time.
This practice will greatly assist us to track and verify student attendance at
school.
ENTRY AND EXIT
We are attempting to control the flow of traffic through the front doors of the school. To that end, we
appreciate support from parents in reinforcing our message to students: students are to use their
recess doors for entry to school in the morning and for exit from school in the afternoon. Students are
welcome to use the front doors of the school when accompanied by an adult (i.e. when leaving or
returning from scheduled appointments, etc.)
SPRING WEATHER BRINGS MUD!
With the long, wet winter and the unpredictable temperatures, our schoolyard
alternates from icy and slippery to soggy and muddy. When conditions become
dangerous or too wet, we will close the field at recess. When the weather improves
and the field becomes dry, students will be able to use the field.
Students should also come dressed appropriately for the weather (water boots,
change of pants, etc.) For health and safety reasons we must insist on indoor shoes. Students
cannot walk through the school with wet boots or shoes. For their safety and comfort they need
to have indoor shoes. Please note that in the event of an emergency evacuation, students will not
have the opportunity to put boots on.
LOST AND FOUND
The bin is full! All of this stuff has an owner somewhere in our school… it was
brought here by the students, so it belongs to someone. If you are looking for that
lost hat, winter coat, snow pants, pair of running shoes, or lunch box you can
probably find it here. All classes will have an opportunity to walk past the lost and
found but you are welcome to come in and check as well. Unclaimed items will be
bagged up and donated to a local charity. Please ensure that your child’s items are
labelled with their name so that if they do get lost, they can be returned.
HATS OFF TO KIDZ MAY 2, 2016
All Saints once again will lead the fight for Leukemia research for Sick
Kids Hospital within our annual HATS OFF TO KIDZ walk- a-thon. Our
event take place on Monday May 2nd . Hats off to Kidz is a charitable
organization in the support of Leukemia research for the Hospital for Sick
Children and the Sick Kids Foundation. We invite all members of our
school community to “be the voice of children” and join us on this very
special day. On the event day students are asked to wear blue and white, and bring a hat.
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Battery Collection Thank you to all students, parents and staff for a very
successful battery challenge! As a school community, we fulfilled our mission by
recycling as many used batteries as we can to ensure they do not end up in landfills, where they are
not only added to soil waste but can be harmful to the environment. With your help we collected
enough batteries to fill 7 Call2Recycle collection boxes! The battery collection for this school year has
ended. Please continue to recycle used batteries by taking them to a designated collection site. Visit
Call2Recycle.ca to find the closest battery collection site near you.
The Great Gulp Challenge On Wednesday, March 23rd All Saints School took part in ‘The Great
Gulp’ by organizing a school-wide, synchronized drink of tap water. The event created a learning
experience where students had the opportunity to learn about tap water in Peel. Students were also
encouraged to drink from a reusable water bottle, instead of plastic bottles, to reinforce the importance
of creating less waste.
Earth Week begins April 18th – April 22nd. Stay tuned for upcoming Earth Week activities.
Intermediate Ice Hockey Team participated in the Beacon Cup in Orangeville before March Break.
The team earned a silver medal in the Tier 2 division. They will be participating in the Brampton Beast
tournament Friday, April 1st at Powerade Centre. Our Junior Ice Hockey Team will be participating in the St.
Timothy Invitational tournament Monday, April 4th at Iceland.
INTERMEDIATE BASKETBALL Our Boys' and Girls' Intermediate Basketball teams have been chosen
and they will begin their seasons in mid April with their opening game against Christ the King.
The teams are as follows: Girls' team - Emma S., Madison H., Holly D., Jillian L., Victoria C., Jaden K.; Jaiden
M.; Sarah G.; Michelle A.; Boys' team - Jahsiah H.; Erick K.; Bryce S.; Elijah A.; Jaden H.; Jahsyah S.; Patrick
M.; Josh M.; Ethan F.
Next SCHOOL COUNCIL Meeting:
The latest copy of the OUT & ABOUT newsletter
is available on the school website:
http://www.dpcdsb.org/ALLST/About/School+Council/
or under the ABOUT tab and then click School Council.
Lunch forms can also be found on this site.
http://www.dpcdsb.org/ALLST
April 12, 2016 at 7pm
All parents/guardians are
encouraged to come out to
meetings and participate.
ALL SAINTS School FUN FAIR SATURDAY MAY 28th 11-3 pm
Our great event is being planned and we need your help:
Volunteers needed: High School students and Parents needed) Please email
sandralopes@royallepage.ca
Bake sale-Please drop off nut free baked goods on Fri.May 27 in the evening.
Silent Auction: Looking for donations of NEW/UNUSED items. Please
contact susancurls@hotmail.com
Marketplace: Vendor and organizations selling their goods or providing info about their services.
Please contact the school.
TWITTER: Follow us on Twitter:
@allsaintsdpcdsb
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4105 COLONIAL DRIVE
MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO, L5L 4E8
TEL: (905) 828-6348
FAX: (905) 828-1744
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All Saints School Parent Input for Class
To:
From:
Date:
Re:
Mrs. Levey, Principal, All Saints School
__________________________
__________________________
Consideration for Class Placement for my son/daughter
Dear Mrs. Levey,
I understand that the staff of All Saints School will soon begin the process of determining class placement for
September, 2016. Kindly take into consideration the following information when making a decision regarding my
child’s class placement:
Child’s Name: _____________________________________ Current Teacher: _________________________
My son/daughter has experienced the most success in the following learning environment. (Please touch upon the
factors of a learning environment that are relevant to your child’s class placement, i.e. teacher’s instructional
style, peer relationships, child’s learning style, etc.).
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
(You may use the back of this form if more space is required).
I understand that it is not possible to accommodate all requests but that staff will take into consideration the
information provided above and use this information to form part of the decision.
Parent/Guardian Signature: _____________________________ Date: ______________
If you have concerns regarding your child’s class placement for September 2016, please submit this form to
N. Levey by May 2, 2016.
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Dear All Saints Parents,
ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC SCHOOL will be kicking off our SPRING fundraiser on March 31, 2016.
Please help us by taking as many orders as you can from your friends, family and co-workers. In
previous years, your support has helped us raise much-needed funds to support the school, and we
have no doubt that you will come through again this year for our students. We appreciate all of your
efforts during this fundraising drive.
On Friday, March 31st, 2016, each family will be receiving a Lamontagne Peanut-free and nut free
BELGIAN BOUTIQUE selection. Each case consists of 30 bars, at a cost of $3.00 for each bar. This case
includes a selection of very popular caramel, pure milk and rice crisp bars, plus mint, caramel and sea
salt individual wrapped bites. Those who sell one or more boutiques have a greater chance of winning
prizes.
The more you sell, the greater chance you have to win some
great prizes!
Grand Prize
A Family Weekend at Fallsview Waterpark Resorts
($250.00 gift card at Fallsview Waterpark Resorts)
Get your money in early. We will be collecting money & drawing for prizes on the week of APRIL 18 TH, 2016
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IMPORTANT!!! Please write the student’s name, phone number, & teacher’s name on envelope
Make cheques payable to ALL SAINTS SCHOOL COUNCIL
As always, please caution your children to sell only to people with whom they know. Focus
your efforts on family, friends and work colleagues. Do not allow children to sell door-to-door.
Have fun and take pride in supporting our school!
Thank you for your continued support.
IMPORTANT DATES
March 31st, 2016 – Chocolate is sent Home
April 18 – Fundraiser Ends
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ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL:
4105 Colonial Drive, Mississauga, L5L 4E8, (905) 828-6348
SCHOOL NEWSLETTER available at: http://www.dpcdsb.org/ALLST
On twitter: @allsaintsdpcdsb
April 2016
◄ March 2016
Sun
Mon
Tue
May 2016 ►
Wed
Thu
Link to
school
Website
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4
5
must be
pre-ordered:
www.lunchboxorders.c
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Lunch Moms
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Sat
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7 World Health Day 8
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Buy tickets for pizza
today…not on Friday!
Pizza & Yogurt
Toiletry drive for
Covenant House
ends
14
Buy tickets for pizza
pre-order! today…not on Friday!
PA Day- no school
for students
Fri
Grad Photos
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16
Pizza & Yogurt
JumpRope Kickoff
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19
Lunch Moms
MATHLETES for gr
3-8
www.mathletes.ca
Communion
rehearsal at the
church
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21
Buy tickets for pizza
pre-order! today…not on Friday!
Gr7&8 Confirmation
Retreat at Sara Eliz.
Ctr.
22 Earth Day
Pizza & Yogurt
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Ready to register?
Registration information is available in
the school office
or through the CCCSC website:
http://www.dpcdsb.org/CCCSC/
Saturday, April 9, 2016
AGENDA
8:30 a.m.
Registration, Refreshments,
Vendor Market Place
9:00 a.m.
Liturgy and Opening Remarks
9:30 a.m.
Keynote Address:
Dr. Susan Williams, Psychologist.
Parent’s Guide to Reducing Stress and
Increasing Resilience in Children
10:30 a.m.
Refreshment Break
Vendor Marketplace
Alternatively, you may complete the
Survey Monkey™ to register
using this URL:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/M9BFLTY
MOVE TO WORKSHOP SESSIONS . . .
Extraordinary Lives
Start with a Great
Catholic Education
For more information on the Central
Committee of Catholic School Councils
in Dufferin-Peel CDSB,
visit http://www.dpcdsb.org/CCCSC/
11:00 a.m.
Workshop Sessions [Attend one of eight sessions]
12:00 p.m.
Closing Remarks and Door Prizes
12:15 p.m.
Vendors open to Conference
participants until 12:45 p.m.
CENTRAL COMMITTEE
OF CATHOLIC
SCHOOL COUNCILS
PRESENTS
Opening Doors of Mercy
“Blessed are the merciful, for
they will receive mercy.” –
Matthew 5:7
Conference & Marketplace
St. Joseph Catholic
Secondary School
5555 Creditview Road, Mississauga, ON
Located on Creditview Road,
north of Bristol Road south of Britannia
for Dufferin-Peel CDSB
Catholic School Council
Chairs, Members &Volunteers
and School Administrators
Saturday, April 9, 2016
St. Joseph Secondary School
5555 Creditview Road, Mississauga
WORKHOP SESSIONS
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Dr. Susan Williams, Psychologist
Parent’s Guide to Reducing Stress and
Increasing Resilience in Children
Dr. Williams is currently the Director of the
Halton Centre for Cognitive Therapy and
Stress Reduction in Oakville.
She
maintained an appointment for 8 years as
Assistant Professor (PT) in the
Department
of
Psychiatry
and
Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster
University where she conducted research
on prevention and intervention with
anxious and depressed children, provided
treatment in the child, adolescent, and
adult hospital programs, and trained residents and interns in
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). She has worked on the CBT
Unit at the former Clarke Institute of Psychiatry in Toronto (now
CAMH), at the Anxiety Treatment and Research Centre at St. Joseph’s
Healthcare in Hamilton, the Mood Disorders program at the former
Hamilton Psychiatric Hospital, the Adolescent Program and Eating
Disorders Clinic at McMaster University Medical Centre, and the Child
and Family Centre at Chedoke Hospital, Hamilton.
Children who are excessively stressed or anxious can underachieve
in school, have low self-esteem, be angry, sad and lonely, have
difficulty with schoolwork and have difficult family and peer
relationships. Parents have a significant impact on how well children
respond to stress and anxiety. Therefore, it is important that we, as
parents, teach ourselves healthy ways to deal with stress and anxiety
so we can pass on this knowledge to our children. We also need to
follow some fundamental parenting principles so children learn how
to self-regulate when stressed and anxious. Healthy habits learned
in childhood promote lifelong healthy habits and a happier and more
productive life.
This presentation will describe some reasons why children are more
stressed and anxious than before and help parents develop
resilience, reduce stress, improve their child’s overall well-being and
create a happier home. The presentation will be followed by a
question and answer period.
Keynote Address
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
A
Being Catholic is Cool!!
Inspiring Our Children to Deepen their Faith
Presenter: S. Byrne, Chaplaincy Leader
This workshop will explore different avenues of the Church which
your child will find attractive. How do you encourage your child to
attend Mass? How about the value of reconciliation and support
for youth in the Archdiocese of Toronto? This workshop will give
you all the tools to talk to your child about the beauty and value of
our Church
B
Empowering Youth to be Leaders and Achievers
Presenter: Miguel Martinez
This 45-minute workshop is called "Speaking Their
Language." This workshop does not aim to perfect you, but rather
to give you insight into your loved one's mind. This workshop will
enable you to understand and communicate better with your
youth. Results will be based on your effort and diligence in
applying the knowledge and techniques you learn. I will teach you
the power of music and movement and how you can harness that
power in order to understand and connect with the young people
in your lives.
Mental Well-Being: Supporting Students Experiencing
Stress and Worry Sponsored by the Dufferin-Peel
Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC)
Presenters: J. Golla, Principal, Bishop Scalabrini School,
Mississauga; Dr. S. Sweet, Clinical Child Psychologist & Mental
Health Liaison for DPCDSB; S. Wessler, Social Worker, DPCDSB
C
In response to the Ministry of Education’s Mental Health and
Addictions Strategy aligned to the Catholic Board Learning Plan
(CBLP), Dufferin-Peel is committed to creating safe, caring,
inclusive and healthy school communities. Through a team
approach, an administrator, psychology staff, and social work staff,
will facilitate a workshop on the needs of the student experiencing
stress and worry. This session will provide an overview of
worry/anxiety and the team process educators/parents/caregivers
may use to support students facing particular challenges.
Special Education: A Ministry of Education
Perspective on Supports for Students with Differing
Abilities Session sponsored by Dufferin-Peel Special
Education Advisory Committee (SEAC))
Ministry of Education Presenters: M. Wallace - Education Officer,
Toronto and Area Regional Office, Z. Xu, Education Officer,
Special Education Policy and Programs Branch
This session is provided for parents/guardians of students with
differing abilities including special education learning needs.
Staff from the Ontario Ministry of Education's Regional Office and
Special Education Policy and Programs Branch, along with
Dufferin-Peel Staff, will bring a provincial context for special
education and support services aligned with Board programs and
services.
D
10
select
The New Ontario Health and Physical Education
Curriculum
Presenter: Shelagh Peterson, Coordinator of Religious
Ed & Faith Formation, DPCDSB
Ms. Peterson is the Coordinator of Religious Education and Faith
Formation for the Dufferin-Peel CDSB. She has been part of the
provincial team compiling Catholic resources to support our
schools in the implementation of the new Health and Physical
Education curriculum. With over twenty years teaching religious
education in Dufferin-Peel, she is well versed in the elementary
Fully Alive program and the secondary religious education
material.
E
F
21st Century Supports for All Students
Presenter: Joseph Marquis
Mr. Marquis will focus on technology to support all students in
the classroom as part of our Dufferin-Peel Universal Design for
Learning Suite. He will also provide handouts to support home
downloads of selected software.
G
Healthy Bodies Nurture Healthy Minds
Presenters: Hardev Sohi (PHN), Julia Pilliar (Dietician)
Peel Health Nurses will outline the importance of a healthy
lifestyle for young children.
Presenters will discuss the
importance of making appropriate food choices, increasing
exercise and proper rest. Focus in these areas can effect a
child’s behaviour, growth and development, both mentally and
physically
Volume 3
April
Fractions
Developing Mindsets that Promote Growth
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 may be
challenging for some children.
Identifying fractions in our
environment makes them meaningful
and easier to visualize.
What do we mean by “growth mindset”?
Mindsets change is not about picking up a few pointers here
and there. It’s about seeing things in a new way… changing
from a “judge and be-judged” framework to a “learn-and-help
learn” framework.
– Carol S. Dweck
Web Resources:
CLIPS (Critical Learning Instructional Paths
Supports)
Tips for Fostering a Growth Mindset:
Tip # 7. Provide Honest, Constructive Criticism That
Emphasizes Growth
 Work with your child to identify strategies for improvement.
 Use phrases like: “Let me add new information to help
you solve this…” or “What parts were difficult for you?
Let’s look at them.”
http://oame.on.ca/CLIPS/
Family Math Activity K – 3:
Big Idea
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 by using a ruler to mark the halfway point.
This is an 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:
 Ask what real-life situations might these fractions describe:
Two fifths 2/5, Three sixths 3/6, Five eighths 5/8
(e.g. 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
Financial Literacy!
Explore Career Possibilities
Talk to your child about:
 What two things do you enjoy most in
life?
o What career possibilities are there
in these two areas?
 What are you best at in terms of your
own abilities?
o Are there career possibilities that
fit with these talents?
All intermediate students have
access to My Blueprint (Career
Pathways Planning):
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Have your child go online and
share his/her profile with you.
http://www.myblueprint.ca/
“Give to the Emperor what belongs to him, and give to God what belongs to God.” Matthew 22: 17-21
Extraordinary lives start with a great Catholic education.