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950 North Park
Drive
Brampton, Ontario
L6S 3L5
November 2015
Phone: (905) 7922282
Fax: (905) 7929129
Ms. V. Elizondo
Principal
Ms. A. Cassar
Vice-Principal
Mrs. A. Battaglia
Head Secretary
Mrs. D. OudeReimerink
Superintendent
(905) 890-1221
Mr. S. Xaviour
Trustee
(905) 890-1221
St. Anthony of
Padua Parish
NOVEMBER VIRTUE: Conscience
This month we will focus on the virtue of
conscience.
Conscience is the voice of God within us. As
you develop your conscience, you will learn
to make decisions that will make sure you
will always have love in your life. Our conscience reminds us how to act towards other
people and how to be a good friend. Sometimes it is hard for us to do the right thing,
but we must always remember that the right
thing to do is always the easy thing to do.
A person of conscience . . .
Chooses to do the right thing, even
when it is hard
Takes time to think and pray before
making decisions
Knows that their actions and decisions affect all those around
them
Thinks of others before themselves
940 North Park
Drive
Brampton, Ontario
Daily Prayer for November
(905) 793-8030
Father Joseph
Pham
Pastor
Father Mani Zacharias
Pastor
Let us now pray . . . for the grace and
strength to be people of conscience – people
who know the good and decent way to act
and then choose to act that way.
Amen
St. Anthony Remembers
We live in a wonderful country, full of opportunities and freedoms we often take for
granted. You can be sure that Canadian
Veterans do not take our situation for
granted. In times of war, armed conflict
and peacekeeping, young men and women
sacrificed all they knew, all the comforts,
love and safety of home in order to defend
the rights and freedoms of others.
We owe it to those who have served our
country to learn, to understand, and to
appreciate the task they have undertaken.
Generations of Canadian Veterans,
through their courage, determination and
sacrifice have helped to ensure that we
will live in a free and peaceful country. On
November 11th at 10:30 am, the St. Anthony community will come together for a
Remembrance Day assembly to pause,
pray and say “thank you” in remembrance
of our Veterans.
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Catholic School Council
We would like to welcome the members of our
Catholic School Council:
Parent Member: R. MacBean
Parent Member: P. Graff
Parent Member: L. Crozier
Teacher Representative: L. Stevenson
The following council positions are currently unfilled: Chairperson, Treasurer Secretary, Parish
Representative, OAPCE Representative, and Community Representative. If you are interested in
joining our Catholic School Council please join us
at our next meeting on November 30th @ 6:30 p.m.
Child and Family Services Act
The Child and Family Services Act compels
educators to report any issue that may
compromise a child’s welfare. If school staff
suspect any issues that may affect a child’s safety,
the Children’s Aid Society (CAS) must be
contacted. It is not the role of the educator to
investigate – that is the role of CAS.
Attendance and Punctuality
We ask that parents continue to support
their children in their morning routines so
that they can arrive to school on time. This
ensures that your child learns an essential
life skill, participates in the entire school
day, and that disruptions to the learning environment are minimal.
If you child will be absent from school please
call (905) 792-2282 and leave a message
stating your child’s name, his/her teacher’s
name, and the reason for absence. Thank
you for your continued support.
Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations
(elementary version of the OCSGE)
I HAVE A VOICE!
* I speak, write and listen as Jesus would want me to.
* I care about others.
* I am honest.
* I think carefully before I react or speak.
* I respect all people and their languages.
* I listen to stories of the Bible.
BECAUSE I HAVE A VOICE, I WILL USE IT WISELY, AND I
WILL LIVE MY LIFE LIKE JESUS.
Homework Tip
Help children make a plan. On heavy homework
nights or when there is an especially hefty assignment to tackle, encourage your child to break up
the work into manageable chunks. Create a work
schedule for the night if necessary and take time for
breaks.
THANK YOU
We would like to thank all parents who volunteered
at our Halloween Dance-A-Thon. Without your assistance we would no be able to hold these fun events
for our students.
Sports Corner
This month our Intermediate Boys and Girls will be participating in their volleyball tournament on November 17th.
We wish both teams much success.
We would also like to congratulate our Junior Volleyball
teams and our Cross Country team for representing St.
Anthony at their respective competitions.
Many thanks to the staff who give so much of their time to
coach teams.
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AUTHOR VISIT
St. Anthony School is excited to announce a visit
by author Michael Wade. Michael Wade is the author of the “And then it happened” series. He will
be presenting to students in grades 3 to 8 on the
afternoon of November 5, 2015. Parents are welcome to attend the presentation with their child’s
class. Signed copies of his books will also be available for purchase.
Halloween Pumpkin Contest
All classes participated in our annual Halloween
Pumpkin Decorating Contest. The theme this year
was Disney characters. The final products were
amazing! The winning pumpkins for each division
are:
Full Day Kindergarten Registration for 2016-2017
Registration for full day kindergarten for the 2015-2016 school
year, will take place at St. Anthony School on the following
days:
Monday, January 25, 2016
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Thursday, January 28, 2016
Friday, January 29, 2016
7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
*Snow Date:
Tuesday, January 26, 2016
7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
For more information, call St. Anthony School at 905-792-2282
or visit www.dpcdsb.org
EXTENDED FRENCH INFORMATION MEETING
Ms. Alto—FDK
Grade 4 parent(s)/guardian(s), who wish to enroll their child in a Grade
5 Extended French class for September, 2015 are invited to attend an
information meeting on Thursday January 14, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.:
St. Jean Brébeuf
63 Glenforest Road
Brampton, ON
L6S 1L8
(905) 791-8529
Mrs. Whitney—Gr. 5
At the present time, the above mentioned school is the designated
centre for our area. Applications will be accepted at that centre until
3:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 16th, 2016.
Pediculosis (Head Lice)
Mrs. Gasior—Gr. 7/8
All entries can be viewed on our school Twitter
feed.
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.
Health Tips From Peel Public Health
Healthy Teeth Tips!
Brushing teeth with fluoride toothpaste is one of the
most effective ways of removing plaque from the exposed
surfaces of teeth. Effective tooth brushing takes a minimum of two minutes and is recommended twice daily,
once in the morning and especially before bedtime.
Remember 2 for 2 is what you do! Brush your teeth a
minimum of 2 times each day for 2 minutes each time.
Brushing at bedtime is most important. If the food is left
on the teeth at bedtime it can be converted into useable
food for the bacteria to form acids, thereby decreasing
the PH levels and causing decay. Also during the night
there is a decrease of saliva and therefore less buffering
of acids. Supervision and adult assisted brushing is advised for children.
When choosing a toothbrush look for one that has soft
bristles, a small head which makes it easier to reach every tooth, especially those at the very back of the mouth
and a bulky handle which makes it easier to grasp, especially for children.
Here are some important steps to follow in caring for
your toothbrush:
rinse toothbrushes after each use and allow to air dry
replace toothbrushes when they become frayed or
worn, approximately every three months
Remember that toothbrushes should not be shared with
anyone! Brushing your tongue will help freshen your
breath. Debris and bacteria can collect on your tongue and
cause bad breath.
For more information please call Peel Public Health at
905-799-7700.
Safe, Caring, Inclusive Schools
At St. Anthony we strive to create a safe, caring and inclusive environment for all students, staff and visitors.
Part of our work in this area includes providing students
with consistent messaging about bullying prevention.
During the month of November we will be focusing on
the following key message: “Everyone needs to learn to
live in peace”. Students will learn about cooperation,
justice and peacefulness. Each month we will focus on
an additional key message with students. Please take
some time to discuss these key messages with your
child(ren).
Progress Reports and Interviews
Progress reports will be sent home with students on Tuesday, November 17, 2015.
Parent—Teacher interviews will take place for
those requiring and interview at this time on
Thursday, November 19, 2015. Please see
interview sheet that will be coming home with
students to set up an interview time if needed.
Our Catholic School Heritage
Each month we will highlight some key questions/answers related to our Catholic School
Heritage.
1. 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 1800s 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 1830s, St. John’s
Agricultural College (1861) and St. Patrick’s
(1861), both in Wildfield.
2. Has the Ontario government always
supported separate schools?
Yes, as did its predecessor, the United Legislature of Canada East (now Quebec) and
Canada West (now Ontario) during its total
life from 1841 to 1867. One of the first pieces
of legislation it passed in 1841 was the Common School Act, with a separate school
clause.
3. Why did the United Legislature of
Canada East and Canada West keep improving separate school legislation?
It responded to Catholic parents, trustees,
bishops and priests, editors of the four Catholic newspapers, members of the business
and professional world, all of whom argued
for legal and financial rights for separate
schools.
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5 Author Visit Gr. 3-8
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Sub Day
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9 X Dance Sessions
24 Huddle Up Presentation
17 Progress Reports
go home Gr. 1-8
10 X Dance Sessions
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11 Remembrance Day
Liturgy 10:30
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19 Interview Evening
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27 Pizza Day
20 Sub Day
13 Pizza Day
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Gr. # @ Crawford
Lake
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30 Dairy Presentation
X Dance Sessions
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