November 2015
ST. JOACHIM CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
435 Rutherford Road North, Brampton, ON, L6V 3V9
905-453-4472
Principal
M. Di Nunzio
Vice Principal
I. Judd
Office Staff
L. Quiambao
Y. McCutcheon
Superintendent
D. Oude-Reimerink
Family of Schools
Brampton North
East
Trustee
A. Da Silva
Remembrance and Peace
Lord Jesus Christ,
Those who we remember this month are examples of your words.
“Greater Love than this no one has than to lay down one’s own
life for a friend.”
This month we remember all those who lived and died for us;
their energy and their effort to defend our freedom for our loved ones
and for our country.
Teach us to appreciate the value of patriotism…
a true and Christian love of country.
Let us grow in a love for our country that consists not of following blindly,
But of working together to make it the land of goodness that it should be.
Let our patriotism be such that it will not exclude the other nations of the
world, but include them in a powerful love of country that has room for
all others too.
Amen
Parish
St. Anne
Parish Priest
Father J. Cherickal
Associate Pastor
Father F. Marrone
Parish Telephone
905 453-1303
“Through A
Celebration Of Our
Faith All Who Enter
Our School May
Grow Together As A
Christian
Community”
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
November is a time of remembrance. We honour and remember those who died
for our freedom and on All Saints Day and All Souls Day, we remember those who
meant so much to us. May our fondest memories of our lost loved ones bring us
peace. We encourage all students to wear a poppy during this time.
It was a busy month at school. Our junior girls and boys Volleyball team
represented St. Joachim with pride as did our Cross Country team at the Brampton
North East Meet and five students advanced to the Board finals.
Progress reports will be going home Tuesday, November 17th with parent/teacher
interviews to follow on Thursday, November 19th. Please be sure to connect with
your child(ren)’s teacher should you have any concerns. We look forward to the
month ahead as we prepare for the Christmas season, a season of giving. God
bless.
Your Admin Team,
I. Judd & M. Di Nunzio
14SEPTEMBER 201
November 2015
THE VIRTUE OF CONSCIENCE
“CONSCIENCE IS THE AUTHENTIC VOICE OF GOD TO YOU.”
Rutherford B. Hayes
A person of conscience …
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chooses to do the right thing, even when it is hard
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takes time to think and pray before making decisions
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knows that their actions and decisions affect all those around them
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thinks of others before themselves
From the perspective of the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations, a person of conscience...
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 Makes decisions according to gospel values
Accepts accountability for one's own actions -
Therefore I do my best always to have a clear conscience toward God and all people.
(Acts 24:16)
CATHOLIC SCHOOL COUNCIL MEETINGS
Please join us at our Catholic School Council Meetings – the next scheduled meeting are as follows:
Tuesday, November 10th, 2015
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2016
Tuesday, January 12th, 2016
Tuesday, April 12th, 2016
Tuesday, May 24th, 2016
Please note that in the event that school buses are cancelled, the Council meeting will also be cancelled.
PHOTO RETAKES NOVEMBER 4TH & SIBLING PHOTOS
Edge Imaging will be back on November 4th to do photo retakes. Please have your
child bring the proof envelope to school and students will be called down.
If you would like your children to take a sibling picture – please send a note with your
oldest child (and ask him/her to give it to the office) – with your children’s names and teachers stating you
want sibling pictures. You will receive proofs and the prices are the same as regular school pictures.
WELCOME AND GOODBYE
We would like to welcome Ms. Adeboyeku and Ms. Sullivan to St. Joachim. Ms. Adeboyeku will be replacing Mrs. Romani
in grade 2 who has now started her maternity leave. Ms. Sullivan will be joining us as a Planning Time teacher for the
Kindergarten classes. Both Ms. Adeboyeku and Ms. Sullivan have been members of the Dufferin-Peel community but will
now be making St. Joachim their home. Be sure to take a moment to introduce yourself.
PROGRESS REPORTS
On Tuesday, November 17 students in Grades 1-8 will bring home a Progress Report which is
designed to show a student’s development of learning skills and work habits as well as a student’s
general progress in working towards the achievement of curriculum expectations in all subjects.
The Progress report is not a formal report card and parent /teacher/student interviews are not
mandatory. Progress interview evening is Thurs. Nov. 19th. A Term 1 Report card will be sent
home in February and interviews will be conducted for all students at that time.
REMEMBRANCE DAY
Remembrance Day Assembly
On Tuesday, November 11th our students will be led in a wonderful liturgy of thanks and prayer
in memory of all those who have died for the peace and freedom we enjoy today. We are asking
students to wear red and white to honour our Veterans. Parents are welcome to join us at the
school to share in a moment of prayer and remembrance. Poppies will be available for all
students. Please send in a donation to help support our veterans.
November 2015
PARENT ENGAGEMENT – PLEASE JOIN US
On Tuesday, November 17th, our Catholic School Advisory Council is hosting a Parent Engagement Night by renowned
author and presenter, Jim Jordan. The topic of this evening is “AntiBullying Approach – Reducing Bullying in Schools – the
Parent’s Role. Please join us in the Gym at 7:00 p.m. NOTE: This is an evening for parents only. The discussion will
include things such as: Understanding the Roles of Bullying, how to be proactive, signs of bullying and is your child a bully?
This presentation is part of our Bullying Prevention Week. All classes will also be attending a presentation geared to their
own age by Jim Jordan throughout the week. Look for our flyer online and be sure to let us know you’re coming through
our survey monkey. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/K2R26CZ
LOOKING AHEAD TO HIGH SCHOOL
St. Thomas Aquinas Regional School of the Arts
An Open House for Grade 8 students will be held on Thursday November 12th at 6:30 p.m.
at St. Thomas Aquinas Secondary School. Please visit their website www.dpcdsb.org/aquin
(select “Centre for the Arts”) for additional details. Application documents and forms will be
available on Friday, November 14th on their website.
Holy Name of Mary Catholic Secondary School
Grade 8 girls & their parents/guardians are invited to attend the Holy Name of Mary Catholic Secondary School Grade 9
Information & Registration Evening on Thursday, November 19th, 2015 at 7:00 p.m., 115 Glenvale Blvd., Brampton,
Ontario. Please note that transportation is not provided by DPCDSB or by Holy Name of Mary C.S.S. For more information
please call 905-458-5541 ext. 64104 or visit www.dpcdsb.org/hnmry/guidance.
Notre Dame
On November 17, there will be an information night for families interested in enrolling their child at Notre Dame Catholic
S.S. (for Grade 8 students registering for Grade 9 - September 2016). The presentation will include an overview of the
secondary experience and support student transition from the elementary program. Families will see the virtues of our
great Notre Dame community! Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School Cafeteria, 2 Notre Dame
Avenue, Brampton (near Kennedy Road and Bovaird Drive). Please visit the school’s website for more details regarding the
information night and student programming.
BUS SAFETY
As part of our Bus Safety, all students participated in an emergency evacuation drill of the bus on Friday, October 23rd,
2015. This very short drill that included using the emergency exit at the back of the bus. All students are reminded that
riding the bus is a privilege. It is expected that they consider the bus an extension of school and must be respectful of the
driver and other riders. Under no circumstances should students be eating or moving seats while on the bus. Thank you
to all of the drivers who keep us safe on our ride to and from school daily as well as on our excursions.
FRENCH HOMEWORK HELP
Voilà Learning is excited to be able to offer the Online Homework Help in French free of charge to ALL students registered
in the Dufferin Peel District School Board at no cost. This unique and worthwhile opportunity will support student learning
in FSL by:
 Increasing student confidence, proficiency and achievement in FSL
 Increasing student, educator, parent and community engagement in FSL
Please see the brochure sent home or check out their website at www.VoilaLearning.com or
http://voilalearning.com/en/parentvideo for more details.
November 2015
FRENCH IMMERSION INFORMATION MEETINGS
Year 2 Kindergarten parent(s)/guardian(s), who wish to enrol their child in a Grade 1 French Immersion class for
September, 2016 are invited to attend an information meeting at:
French Immersion centres
Session location
Date and time
St Gertrude
St Pio of Pietrelcina
St Pio of Pietrelcina
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
7:00 p.m.
Our Lady of Providence
St Angela Merici
St Joachim
St Angela Merici
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
7:00 p.m.
Divine Mercy
St Elizabeth Seton
St Margaret of Scotland
St Margaret of Scotland
Thursday, November 12, 2015
7:00 p.m.
IT’S GETTING CHILLY!
In order to protect the health and safety of school aged children in Peel, the Peel Health Department
has developed guidelines for periods of extreme weather conditions. Weather information is
gathered from Environment Canada and School Board guidelines are followed when sending students
outside. Students should come dressed appropriately for winter weather (hats, mitts, etc.) For
health reasons and to help keep the school clean, we would request that the students have a pair of
indoor shoes. Please ensure that they are properly labelled and have non-skid marking soles.
Students will be asked to leave their outdoor boots/shoes outside their classrooms. Please note that
in the event of an emergency evacuation, students will not have the opportunity to put boots on. This is another reason
for students to have indoor shoes. Thank you for your help and cooperation.
INCLEMENT WEATHER BUS CANCELLATIONS
Please be advised that during the winter months, inclement weather may cause
disruption to bus transportation and regular school operations. A decision to cancel
school transportation and/or to close schools is usually made by 6:00 am and will be
announced on the radio and television stations identified below.
VIRGIN RADIO FM99.9
CHUM AM1050
CJCL AM590
CJBC (FR) AM860
CHFI FM98.1
EZ ROCK FM97.3
CFTR AM680
CFRB AM1010
FM Z103.5
FM93.1
CFNY FM102.1/AM640
CHIN FM100.7/AM1540
CBC FM99.1
CTV
CITYPULSE
GLOBAL NEWS
CANADA AM
For St. Joachim, the message will be as follows:
“All buses for the Peel District School Board and the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board have been cancelled.”
NOTE: If school buses are cancelled, it means that there will be no bus to or from school. Parents who drive their children
to school in the morning must also make arrangements to pick them up at the end of the day.
November 2015
BUS SAFETY
As part of our Bus Safety, all students participated in an emergency evacuation drill of the bus on Friday, October 23rd,
2015. This very short drill that included using the emergency exit at the back of the bus. All students are reminded that
riding the bus is a privilege. It is expected that they consider the bus an extension of school and must be respectful of the
driver and other riders. Under no circumstances should students be eating or moving seats while on the bus. Thank you
to all of the drivers who keep us safe on our ride to and from school daily as well as on our excursions.
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
2016-17 Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten registration for the 2016-17 school year, will be held at all Dufferin-Peel
Catholic elementary schools on:
January 25* from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
January 27, 28, 29 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
*A snow date has been designated on January 26 from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Registration forms will be available on the board website and in our schools in January.
Admissions are open to Catholic children and children of Catholic parents. Kindergarten students must be at least 4 years
of age by December 31, 2016.
More information about registration and the Full-Day Kindergarten program, call 905-453-4472 or visit www.dpcdsb.org
Students currently enrolled in Full-Day (JK) do not need to register on these evenings.
ACCIDENT INSURANCE COVERAGE
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board does not provide accident insurance coverage for student
injuries that occur on school premises or during school activities. You may purchase coverage for your child
at www.insuremykids.com (download brochure) or by calling toll free at 1-800-463-KIDS (5437).
COLD AND FLU SEASON
As cold and flu season approaches, the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board continues to be
vigilant in ensuring that our schools are clean and that our school communities are educated regarding
good hand hygiene and cough etiquette. These practices are promoted on an ongoing basis, but as the
prevalence of colds and flu increases, our board increases the cleaning of contact surfaces, as well as
reminds schools to review cold and flu prevention with students and staff. Many resources are utilized
from our regional health units.
A reminder, as well, that communicable diseases can be contracted in public places throughout the
year. For example, cold-related viruses, such as Enterovirus, are transferred from person to person through hand contact.
Cold and flu viruses typically peak from December through February, but can start as early as October.
Please assist us by reviewing good hand washing procedures, as well as other preventative measures, as out-lined on the
Peel Health website. As always, children who are unwell, should be kept at home.
For more information, visit the health unit website: http://www.peelregion.ca/health
Direct links to the above/ information can be found in the Parent Section of the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board
website at www.dpcdsb.org
DATES TO REMEMBER
Tuesday, November 17 – Pizza Day
Tuesday, November 17 – Progress Reports Go Home
Thursday, November 19 – Parent Teacher Interviews
Tuesday, November 10 & 24 – Sub Day
Wednesday, November 11 – Remembrance Day Assembly
Tuesday, November 23 & 24 – Hearing and Vision Screening (School Screening Association)
Wednesday, November 25 – Virtue of Conscience Assemblies
Monday, November 30 – Wednesday, December 2 - Dental Screening for grades JK, SK, 2, 4, 6 & 8
Wednesday, December 2 - Friday, December 4 – Grade 7’s to Camp Brebeuf
Wednesday, December 9 - Family Advent Mass at St. Anne’s Church 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 15 and Wednesday, December 16 - Christmas Concerts at 7:00 p.m.
November 2015
Developing Mindsets that Promote Growth
Time
Students need to learn to tell time on both
analogue and digital clocks. The world is
increasingly digital but there are still analogue
clocks in use. Telling time helps develop skills in
proportional reasoning, fractions, skip counting
and understanding elapsed time.
Web Resources:
http://www.ictgames.com/time.htm
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 # 2. Emphasize The Joy of Learning for Learning’s
Sake.
Family Math Activity K – 3:
Any measurement
can be determined in
Big Idea:
more than one way.
 When discussing school, talk about learning as a
means for personal reward, growth, intellectual
challenge, and opportunity – not a means to earn a
 How many times can you say your name (or
bounce a ball or skip) in one minute?
 Have your child organize various objects into
some type of order (e.g. taller/shorter,
longer/shorter, holds more/less etc…)
Family Math Activities 4-6: Time
Discuss with your child:
 How many minutes does it take you to get to
school?
 How many hours is a hockey or basketball
game?
 How much time has passed (eg: You started
school at 8:30 and you finished at 3)? How long
were you at school today? How much longer it
will take?
Note: Try to help your child define periods of time throughout their
day (eg: “You have been on the computer for 90 minutes.” “Dinner
will be ready in 20 minutes.” Be aware of time management.
Grades 7 & 8: Continuing
the Conversation about
Financial Literacy
Let’s discuss some factors affecting “Money
Decisions”… Peer Pressure
Discuss with your child:
 The last time that somebody tried to
influence a spending decision that they
made. Why were they trying to influence
your child’s decision? Were they able to
influence your child in any way?
Grade 7 & 8 – Free Math Tutoring!
Register today at https://homeworkhelp.ilc.org/ . All
you need to register is your student OEN number which
is found on your report card. Free tutoring is available
Sunday to Thursday 5:30pm to 9:30pm. If you have any
additional questions please contact your classroom
teacher.
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
Ro
Rosary
Apostolate
All Saint’s Day
1 All Soul’s Day
2 Pizza Day
8
9 Sub Day
3
Picture Retake
& Sibling
Pictures
4
5
6
7
11
12
13
14
19
20
21
26
27
28
Remembrance
10 Day
Pizza Day
6:30 p.m. Parent
Engagement AntiBullying
Presentation
15
16
6:30 p.m. Grade 8
Parent Info Night
@ Notre Dame
17
18
Grade 1 Trip to
Ripley’s
Aquarium
Sub Day
22
Hearing/Vision
Screening
23
3:45 p.m.
Progress Report
Card Parent
Interview Night
Hearing/Vision
Screening
24
Conscience
Virtues
Assemblies
25
Intermediate
Volleyball Minis
@ St. Cecilia
Dental Screening
for grades JK, SK,
2, 4, 6 & 8
29
30
NOVEMBER
2015
THIS MONTH:
-School Play Auditions
-Bring donations for poppies on Remembrance
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OCTOBER 2015
DECEMBER 2015
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INFORMATION LETTER Partnering for Change Dear Parents/Guardians: At Dufferin‐Peel Catholic District School Board, we believe that we are called to create a Catholic learning and working environment that is safe, caring, inclusive, and welcoming. Together with Central West Community Care Access Centre (CW CCAC), the Dufferin‐Peel community is continuing with a model of support for students that began last year in some schools. The integrated occupational therapist (OT) model of support was developed and studied by CanChild, a research centre at McMaster University. This model provides educational opportunities for our teachers to learn more about how children develop motor skills and how they can promote motor skill development through classroom activities. In this model, the OT works in the school with select students. She assists teachers, where appropriate, in learning more about motor development in all children and how to help children who may be having difficulty with some motor skills. OTs are health professionals who work with children in many different settings and who have an expertise in fine and gross motor skill development. Fine motor skills are related to tasks such as printing and writing, cutting with scissors, opening juice boxes and doing up zippers. Gross motor skills include activities like jumping, getting onto the school bus, climbing stairs and running. As you may know, the school has a team of staff (resource teachers, support staff) who work with educators to help students achieve their greatest potential. The OT will be part of the school team process and will be in the school on a scheduled basis. She will spend time in our classrooms, gym, and playground. She will observe children and work with school staff to offer instructional methods that may make it easier for children to learn and engage in motor‐based activities. If the OT feels that your child is continuing to have difficulty learning new motor skills, more than is typical for his/her age, she or another member of the school team will contact you. The OT will be spending much of his/her time in kindergarten and primary classrooms supporting the many activities children do at this age to help develop their motor skills. The OT will be working at the school with the broader school team and will be available to teachers to provide support as needed. She/he will work with teachers to share useful information and ideas that support student learning. Educational sessions will be offered for parents as well – watch our school newsletter for details. We hope that you will introduce yourself to the OT when you are in the school to attend a parent function or to visit your child's classroom. If you have concerns about your child’s ability to do motor‐based activities at home, feel free to let the OT know. If you have any questions about this project, please talk with your child’s principal. You may also contact Susan Wynes at CW CCAC, at 905‐796‐0040 ext. 2333. LOVING LEARNING AND LEADING We believe that each one, created in the image and likeness of God, is called by name into the Dufferin‐Peel community, to realize the Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations to the fullest extent possible as we all journey from the early years to vocation. “Each one called by name” (Isaiah 43:1) October 2015 
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