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950 North Park
Drive
Brampton, Ontario
L6S 3L5
Phone: (905) 7922282
Fax: (905) 7929129
Ms. V. Elizondo
Principal
Ms. A. Cassar
Vice-Principal
Mrs. A. Battaglia
Head Secretary
Mrs. D. OudeReimerink
September 2015
A Prayer for September
Gracious and merciful God of all creation,
You have loved us since before we were born.
From our mothers’ wombs to our eternal place in heaven you
have given us the gifts to live and grow in safety.
We come to you now asking for the grace and strength to follow your plan and to form a safe, caring, inclusive community
here at St. Anthony.
May our faith in you and your plan lead us to know and feel
your presence among us.
Superintendent
Amen
(905) 890-1221
Mr. S. Xaviour
Trustee
(905) 890-1221
St. Anthony of
Padua Parish
940 North Park
Drive
Brampton, Ontario
(905) 793-8030
Father Joseph
Pham
Pastor
Principal’s Message
On behalf of the entire staff at St. Anthony School, I would like to welcome everyone back to a new school year. We hope you all had a wonderful summer with
family and friends. A special welcome goes out to all new families and staff who
are joining us this year.
We would like to welcome Mrs. Power who will be teaching grade 2/3, Mrs. Reid
who is teaching grade 6, and Ms. Valentic who is teaching grade 1.
We would also like to congratulate Mrs. Nuzda and Mrs. Roussy on the birth of
their baby boys. We hope they have a wonderful year with their new little ones.
We wish everyone a successful school year filled with many exciting opportunities
for learning and growing together. We look forward to working with you and your
children.
V. Elizondo
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SEPTEMBER VIRTUE: Faith
To begin the new school year, we will focus our attention on the first of our virtues – faith.
A faithful person believes that we are created, guided by and destined to be reunited with God.
A faithful person believes that God’s plan for us includes the right to be safe, especially at school.
A faithful person . . .
 Prays regularly and reverently
 Learns from scripture stories
 Honours people’s God given names
 Assumes that there is good in everyone
 Accepts the God given worth of themselves
and others
School Hours
8:15 am - supervision in the yard begins
8:30 am - morning entry bell
10:00 am - 10:15 am Morning Recess
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Kindergarten Lunch
11:40 am - 12:40 pm Gr. 1– 8 Lunch
2:05 pm - Afternoon Recess
3:00 pm - Dismissal
*Please note that supervision in the yard begins
at 8:15 am. Please do not leave children
Student Attendance
If your child will be absent or late, please call
the school office at 905-792-2282. We have a
voicemail system so you may leave a message
24 hours/day. Please leave the following information:
 Child’s name
 Child’s teacher
 Reason for absence
Lunch Policy
Thank you for completing the Lunch Permission
Form and returning it to your child’s teacher. This
will ensure that the school is aware of where you
prefer your child(ren) to be over the lunch hour.
Any changes to the agreement throughout the year
must be submitted in writing to the teacher and/or
office. Thank you for your cooperation in this
matter.
Once children have arrived back at school, they
must remain on school property. They are not permitted to leave school again without written permission.
A table is located outside the office for lunches.
Lunches should only be dropped off on rare occasions. If you are dropping off a lunch for your child
please clearly label your child’s name and teacher’s
name on the outside of the lunch bag/container and
place it on the table. Please advise your child(ren)
to expect a lunch to be dropped off.
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Visitors to the School
For information on bussing please visit:
Please note that all visitors to the school including parents/guardians must enter through the
front doors and report directly to the office.
To ensure the safety of all students, parents are
asked to remain outside the school yard boundaries when dropping off or picking up their children. Likewise, pets are not permitted within
the school yard boundaries. Please remember
that although you are a parent/guardian to your
child, you are a stranger to other children.
Please be assured that staff supervisors are on
duty in the yard from 8:15 AM to 8:30 AM each
day, and from 3:00 PM to 3:10 PM to ensure the
safe arrival and dismissal of our students.
http://businfo.stopr.ca
If your child does not currently qualify for bussing you
may submit a written request for a courtesy seat during
the month of September to Ms. Cassar. Please indicate
your child’s name, grade, home address and reason for
your request in the letter. Please note that courtesy
seats are not available until all eligible bussing has been
processed (usually early October) and that we may not
be able to accommodate all requests.
Homework Policy
Please be advised that teachers at St. Anthony will adhere to the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board policy
on Homework – Kindergarten to Grade 12. In particular, the policy states that homework shall not be assigned to
students in kindergarten. Homework in the early grades (grades 1-3) shall more often take the form of reading, playing, discussing, listening, viewing, and interactive activities such as building and cooking with the family. In later
grades (grades 4-8) homework may take the form of independent work, with a maximum of 40 minutes per day, and
a maximum of 60 minutes per day on average for intermediate students. A summary of the policy can be found in
your child’s agenda (grades 1-8).
Custody of Children
On rare occasions, we are faced with difficult situations in
which non-custodial parents arrive at school asking to visit
their child or to take their child home after school. We are
best able to serve and protect students when we are made
aware of legal custody arrangements, visitation rights and other special instructions. If legal custody matters affect your
family, please ensure that our office and classroom teachers
are aware of any custodial arrangements that may affect your
child during school hours.
PA DAY
Please note there is a PA Day on Friday, September 18,
2015. There is no school for students on this day.
Medications
It is crucial that you notify the office of any serious health
concerns. If this applies to your child you are asked to provide us with treatment procedures in written format.
There is a Board policy on the storage and administration of
medication. Where a student is required to take medication at school, medication forms must be completed by you
and your physician prior to the storage and administration
of any prescribed medication by the school. The storage
and administration of an Epi-Pen requires additional forms
to be completed by physicians. These forms are available
from the school.
To ensure the safety of all our children, please do not send
medication to school unless you have made arrangements
with the school in advance.
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Kiss and Ride/Parking/Safety
Thank you to the many parents who continue to follow the
safety guidelines for the drop off and pick up of children.
These guidelines are in place to keep all children safe.
The following reviews the school protocol:
St. Anthony Catholic School Council
We would like to thank the St. Anthony Catholic
School Council for all of their support last year. We
value their input into a variety of educational issues.
We hope that last year’s members will consider returning this year. We look forward to your skills and
contributions.
TRAFFIC SAFETY
The KISS and RIDE LANE is designed to be a quick and convenient method to drop off children at school, without the need to
park or leave your vehicle.
Illegally parked vehicles pose a danger to students and pedestrians.
After dropping children at Kiss and Ride, parents are to use the
front drive through lane. There is no parking in this area.
If you wish to walk your child to school, please park in a designated spot or on the road. When walking from the parking lot
or road please use designated walkways and DO NOT walk
through the kiss and ride lanes or the drive through.
Your support and cooperation is appreciated.
If you are interested in being a member of the 2015 2016 St. Anthony Catholic School Council, or would
like to nominate an excellent candidate in the community, please fill out a nomination form. Nomination forms are due back at the school office no later
than 3:00 p.m. September 25, 2015.
Should the number of candidates be less than or
equal to the number of positions, the candidates shall
be acclaimed. Should an election be necessary, you
will receive information listing the names of the candidates. Elections will take place on October 5,
2015 at 6:30 p.m. by secret ballot if needed. Eligible voters must vote in person. Proxy voting is not
permitted. Our first meeting will take place on October 5, 2015 @ 6:30 p.m.
OPEN HOUSE BBQ
Our Open House BBQ will take place on Thursday, September 17, 2014. BBQ from 5:30-6:30 and classroom
visits from 6:00-7:00p.m. We hope you are able to join
us!
DPCDSB is now on Twitter! For the latest board news and information, follow us
@DPCDSBschools.
Scholastic Book Fair
Our Scholastic Book Fair will take place Monday, September 14 to Thursday, September 17, 2015. Students will have the opportunity to browse and purchase books during the regular school day. The book
fair will also be open on Thursday, September 17th from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm for families to visit. Please
stop by and check out the great selection of books and items available. All proceeds from the book fair
support the purchase of new books for our school library.
Allergy Alert – Sabrina’s Law
We have a number of students at St. Anthony School with life threatening allergies. Anaphylaxis is a severe and lifethreatening reaction caused by even very small quantities of the allergen. The most common allergens are food
(peanuts, nut products and by-products, sesame and shellfish, for example), insect stings, medications and latex. We
ask for the cooperation of the entire school community by NOT sending any lunches, snacks, or treats that contain
peanuts, nut products or fish (including Tim Hortons’ doughnuts and/or timbits, which are not nut free). Please be
aware that your child will not be permitted to eat a snack/lunch that contains even small quantities of these ingredients. If you would like to celebrate your child’s birthday at school, please do not send food products to be shared
in the classroom. We suggest, instead, that you consider non-food items like pencils or stickers. Alternatively, you
could purchase an age-appropriate book to donate to your child’s classroom in his or her honour.
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St. Anthony Staff List 2014 - 2015
Volunteers
P. Mastronardi
JK/SK
S. Salpietro
DECE
H. Fredrick
JK/SK
V. Duggan
DECE
I. Alto
JK/SK
M. Valentic
Gr. 1
J. Saul
Gr. 1
H. Suraci
Gr. 2
L. Porter
Gr. 2
R. Power
Gr. 2/3
M. Lasica
Gr. 3
T. Persad
Gr. 3/4
A. Chiarelli
Gr. 4
A. Duffy
Gr. 5
T. Whitney
Gr. 5
M. Reid
Gr. 6
A. Dalli
Gr. 6
J. Martins
Gr. 7
V. Gasior
Gr. 7/8
A.
Dinu
Gr. 8
L. Stevenson
SERT
N. Ragona
SERC/SERT
L. Nardi
FSL
F. Cataldo
FSL/Planning Time
J. Humniski
Planning Time
N. Asquith
Library/ESL
M. Walczak
Educational Resource Worker
B. Harris
Educational Resource Worker
K. Kiernander
Educational Resource Worker
T. McVeigh
Child and Youth Worker
U. Agarwal
Social Worker
S. Klein Smith
Psychologist
L. Roske
Speech & Language Pathologist
E. Robertson
Head Custodian
R. Lepiane
Evening Custodian
A. Battaglia
Head Secretary
A. Cassar
Vice-Principal
V. Elizondo
Principal
If you plan to volunteer at the school or on a
class field trip this year please note that you
must have a current Criminal Reference Check
on file at the school. Please come to the office
to pick up the volunteer forms required. Once
they are completed please return to the school.
Thank you for giving your time to support our
QSP Fundraiser
We will be holding our QSP fundraiser again this
fall. Please help us by saving your magazine orders
and purchasing them through our QSP fundraising
program.
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QSP offers great prices and selection
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Our school earns a profit, and the money
raised goes towards programs and events that
help to enrich our children’s lives at school.
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Help improve literacy skills by reading a variety
of material, including magazines.
Thank you in advance for your support of our
school.
The kick-off assembly will take place on September
23, 2015.
SMILE
Picture Day for all students will take place on
Monday, September 21,
2015.
2015—2016 School Year Calendar
First day of classes Elementary and Secondary Schools
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
First Day of classes Semester 2 Secondary
Thursday, February 4, 2016
School Year ends Elementary and Secondary Schools
Thursday, June 30, 2016
Number of school days for the 2015 – 2016 school year
194
Number of Instructional Days in Elementary Schools
188
Number of Instructional Days in Secondary Schools
188
Number of Professional Activity Days in Elementary Schools
6
Number of Professional Activity Days in Secondary Schools
6
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School Holidays for the 2015-2016 School Year
Every Saturday and Sunday
Labour Day
Monday, September 7, 2015
Thanksgiving Day
Monday, October 12, 2015
Christmas Break (inclusive)
Monday, December 21, 2015 to Friday, January 1, 2016
Family Day
Monday, February 15, 2016
Mid-Winter Break
Monday, March 14, 2016 to Friday, March 18, 2016 (inclusive)
Good Friday
Friday, March 25, 2016
Easter Monday
Monday, March 28, 2016
Victoria Day
Monday, May 23, 2016
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Elementary Schools – Professional Activity Days
1. Thursday, September 3, 2015
Provincial Priorities in a Catholic Context
2. Friday, September 18, 2015
Principal’s Day: Re-organization/Faith Development
3. Monday, January 18, 2016
Term 1 Assessment and Evaluation of Pupil Progress
4. Friday, February 5, 2016
Reporting to Parents
5. Friday, May 13, 2016
Provincial Priorities in a Catholic Context
6. Monday, June 13, 2016
Term 2 Assessment and Evaluation of Pupil Progress
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St. Sofia Only – Professional Activity Days
1. Thursday, September 3, 2015
2. Thursday, January 7, 2016
3. Friday, February 5, 2016
4. Friday, April 29, 2016
Provincial Priorities in a Catholic Context
Curriculum/Faith Development
Reporting to Parents
Curriculum/Faith Development
5. Friday, May 13, 2016
Provincial Priorities in a Catholic Context
6. Monday, June 13, 2016
Term 2 Assessment and Evaluation of Pupil Progress
Personal Electronic Devices on Board Premises and/or
Board Sanctioned Events for Educational Purposes:
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board acknowledges the value of the use of technology for learning. Students
are permitted to register and use personal electronic devices
(PEDs) on board premises and/or board sanctioned events
for educational purposes, under the direction of staff and
only with parent/guardian permission (GF 066, Network
User Application and Agreement). Students may register
their PED for the purpose of connecting to the board wireless network. Students are required to adhere to the student “Personal Electronic Device Used with WI-FI Network
Student Agreement” and the “Network User Application and
Agreement.” Please be advised that the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board will not be responsible for any
cost incurred through the use of personal data plans.
PEDs are to be used responsibly and should not interfere
with learning; their use must comply with the Catholic Code
of Conduct, board policies and procedures. Any personal
communications (i.e., phone calls, text messages, etc.) will
continue to be directed through the main office. Failure to
comply with these guidelines may result in a loss of PED privileges and/or any other consequences deemed necessary by
school administration.
The school principal may authorize limited acceptable uses of personal electronic devices during schoolsanctioned activities for a specific designated purpose
outside of instructional spaces and/or in common areas.
Students are responsible for the safety and security of PEDs at all times and the Board assumes no responsibility for lost, damaged or
stolen devices.
Further information will be sent home in October
prior to our school going live with student registration of PEDS.
Sports / Clubs Corner
This year there will be a wide variety of sports teams
and clubs running at St. Anthony school. We hope to
have something to meet the interests of all students.
We encourage students to join a team or club this
year. It is a great way to learn new skills, meet new
friends, have fun and support your school. Students,
listen for information over the next few weeks for further details.
Pediculosis (Head Lice)
Please check your children frequently and if you find
them infested, we would ask that you let us know so we
can advise you on the proper treatment. If a child does
become infested, we will ask you to keep your child out
of school until he/she has been treated with the correct
medicated shampoo and his/her hair is entirely clear of
both lice and nits (eggs). When the child returns to
school, the child needs to come to the office to be
checked before going to class.
If we all cooperate in these procedures we can address
these occurrences in a sensitive manner. We may not
entirely escape outbreaks, but we will be able to bring
them under control.
ECO UPDATE
Congratulations to the St. Anthony School Community for achieving Silver ECO Schools Certification.
Thank you to our ECO Team for all your hard work
throughout the year and to all staff and students
who participated in our monthly ECO challenges!
Home Work Tip of the Month
Set up a homework-friendly area. Make sure children have a well lit place that is free from distractions to complete homework. Keep supplies - paper, pencils, glue, scissors - within reach.
TERRY FOX WALK
On Friday, September 25, 2015 the St. Anthony
school community will participate in the annual
Terry Fox Walk. Over the next two weeks students
are working to fill a mason jar with coins as a donation to the Terry Fox Foundation. The class with
the most coins will win a prize.
Anti-Bullying Key Message
Every month we will focus on an anti-bullying key
message. This month’s message is “Everyone has
a right to be safe at school”. Throughout the
month students will explore ideas that will help
make our school a safe and welcoming environment for all.
Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations
Distinctive expectations for graduates of Catholic schools are determined and shaped by the vision and destiny of the human person emerging from our faith tradition. This Christian anthropology or world view, reveals the dignity and value of
the person. Our tradition tells us God creatively and lovingly calls each of us into the wonder of life, sustaining us by the
power of the Holy Spirit, throughout the human journey, into life eternal. We acknowledge that the journey includes moments of brokenness and sin.
We recognize in the person of Jesus, the risen Christ, the human face of God sharing our life in order to heal us of our brokenness and liberate us from sin. This Christian vision of the human journey is best understood within the context of relationship. It is accomplished in community, in solidarity with brothers and sisters in the Church and beyond.
Catholic education views human life as an integration of body, mind, and spirit. Rooted in this vision, Catholic education
fosters the search for knowledge as a lifelong spiritual and academic quest. The expectations of Catholic graduates, therefore, are described not only in terms of knowledge and skills, but in terms of values, attitudes and actions.
The Graduate is expected to be:
A discerning believer formed in the Catholic Faith community who celebrates the signs and sacred mystery of God's
presence through word, sacrament, prayer, forgiveness, reflection and moral living.
An effective communicator who speaks, writes and listens honestly and sensitively, responding critically in light of gospel values.
A reflective, creative and holistic thinker who solves problems and makes responsible decisions with an informed moral
conscience for the common good.
A self-directed, responsible, lifelong learner who develops and demonstrates their God-given potential.
A collaborative contributor who finds meaning, dignity and vocation in work which respects the rights of all and contributes to the common good.
A caring family member who attends to family, school, parish, and the wider community.
A responsible citizen who gives witness to Catholic social teaching by promoting peace, justice and the sacredness of
human life.
Throughout the year we will focus on these expectations with our students from JK to Grade 8 in age appropriate ways.
Watch for examples of these expectations in action in our monthly newsletter and on our twitter feed.
St. Anthony of Padua Parish’s EDGE Program
If you are in Grades 6-8 and would like to grow in your faith while meeting new friends and
having fun, come join us at the EDGE. For more information, check out our website at
www.stanthonyofpadua.ca. To contact us, email Yolanda at paduayouth@gmail.com or
phone (905) 793-8030.
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Book Fair—Last day
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