St. Monica School
60 Sterritt Drive
Brampton, Ontario L6Y 5B6
Tel (905) 454-6346 Fax (905) 454-6349
www.dpcdsb.org/MONIC
A Blessing for the End of the School Year
Let us put ourselves into the hands of the Lord
And pray that He will bless us and our families during the wonderful
summer months.
May we all help to make our homes a place of relaxation, joy, love, peace
and safety.
June 2014
Newsletter
Mississauga Brampton
Central Family of Schools
L. Papaloni
Superintendent
P. Peroni
May we be generous and considerate, not thinking only of ourselves
Principal
but helping others enjoy the blessing of the summer time.
C. Duke
May God guide us and strengthen our hearts until we meet once again.
God bless!
Vice Principal
C. McIntyre
Head Secretary
E. Weseloh
Assistant Secretary
T. Guerin
Council Chair
A. da Silva
Trustee
Dates to Remember
June 9: P.D. DAY-No School for students
(905) 890-0708 (ext. 20154)
June 2:
Newsletter Goes Home– E distribution as well
June 11: Confirmation Practice 10:45 a.m.
anna.dasilva@dpcdsb.org
Gr. 7-St. Augustine Dance
June 12: Confirmation St. Jerome Parish 7 p.m.
St. Jerome’s Parish
Intermediate Boys Soccer Tournament
June 12: Elections at our School
Fr. Jan Kolodynski
June 13: FDK and Gr. 5 Watershed presentation
Pastor
June 16: Family Track and Field Meet
8530 Chinguacousy Rd.,
June 3:
MADD Presentation Gr. 7&8
June 4:
Beach Volleyball Intermediate Tournament
Volunteer Appreciation Tea-2:00-3:15 Library
Brampton, Ontario
905-455-4260
ADDITIONAL DATES
June 5, June 19, June 26: Pizza Lunch
JUNE 15: HAPPY FATHER’S DAY
June 12: Mr. Sub Luncheon
June 13: Gr. 5&6 Poutine Lunch
June 17: YEAR END MASS 10:00 a.m. Gym; School Progress report Posted on Website
June 20: BOARD TRACK AND FIELD
Year Two (Senior Kindergarten) Graduation 10:45 a.m. Gym/and or playground-pending weather
Gr. 8 Graduation Ceremony 6:00 p.m. Gymnasium
June 23 Gr. 1-8 Play day;
P. Simpson: Excursion Gage Park
June 24: Grad Lunch and Dance; FDK Hawaiian Day
June 25: Reports Go Home , Ribbon Award /Virtue Assembly 10:00 a.m. GYM
June 26: Last Page of report card –signed and returned, Talent Show 10:00 a.m.
June 27: Last day of School—-Enjoy your summer holidays, be safe!
Website: www.stjeromeparish.ca
Principal’s Message:
This has been such a busy year;•Sacramental
preparation •School masses, liturgical
celebrations, Gr. 8 retreat •Share Life
Initiatives-Christmas Store, Family Movie Night •First
Communion luncheon/retreat •Spiritual
bouquets/prayers/fundraising for immediate school needsstudents/staff/families •Pastoral Plans •Gr. 8 Confirmation
•Holy week celebrations; Stations of the Cross, “Palm
Monday”, Corporal Works of Mercy, •Passion Play •Living
Rosary/Crowning of Mary •Catholic Education Week
•Pastor visits •Advent Mass •Reconciliation •School wide
charity dances, School council Much Video Dance-A-thon
•Community outreach –Gifts of Warmth, Food Drives •StackAThon •Progressive Discipline •Diversity , Gr. 7 Diversity
Conference •Virtues Education •Anti-Bullying (Safe School)
Committee •Excellence in curriculum delivery/assessment and
evaluation •Full Day Kindergarten •Parenting Family Literacy
Center •EQAO, PM Benchmarks, CASI, Reaching Readers, PRIME,
Ready-Set-Go, Transition Planning, Gr. 7-9 OSSLT , New Teacher
In-service, Intermediate Literacy Inservices •Ambassadors, •Gr.
7&8 Immunization, •Rosary Apostolate•Earth Rangers,
•Literacy Capacity Building, Welcome To Kindergarten,
Math Training •Student Recognition Awards and assembly
in collaboration with School Council •See/Hear Screening
•Gr. 3, 6,7,8, FDK, Spec Ed Smart Boards and Smart Board
in the library for all students •Extra-curricular
sports/activities •All Athletics, Hockey Team, Intermediate
additional Soccer•School Choir •Primary Glee Club,
Dancing and Art Club, Chess team •School Hip Hop Groups
•Craft Clubs •Christmas Crafts/Santa Photos •Team Sports
•KOC Soccer, Free throw, Hockey Challenge •Skills
Canada/Robotics/Math Challenge-Competition •Science
Fair •Field trips/Excursions •Sheridan College, Junior
Achievement •Gr. 4 Silver Creek •Gr. 3 and 6 Tutors •Pizza
lunch/Subway lunch/Poutine lunch/Popcorn/cookie/ice
cream sales •Fitness/Zumba Days/Parent /Family Session
•Volunteer Appreciation •PALS •School council, youth
initiatives, Basketball Nets •New team uniforms, •Arts
Appreciation Evening• Open house •Student agendas
•Yearbook/video memories •Black History Reflections •Burton
Manor monthly visits-culmination at our school •Staff
Appreciation •St. Monica Web page, E-Newsletter •School Photos
•Gr. 8/S.K. Graduations •Gr. 8 , Year Two FDK Graduation
photos •Math Challenge •Milk Program •Special
presentations, speakers •Student council/charities/theme days
•Continued partnership with St. Augustine and Cardinal Leger
•Financial donations for school initiatives: Knights of Columbus,
•ECO Initiatives, school beautification, peace garden, parking lot
•CAPE winners-S. Silva/C. Thornton •FDK Celebration of Play
•Mary Of Nazareth Screening with our Pastor •Going Green
newsletter •Wonderful partnership with our Pastor-Father Jan,
and our superintendent L. Papaloni
I sincerely thank everyone for being true partners in catholic
education. I have been here for two years and a half, I sincerely
thank the excellent staff, students, school council and families
for their contributions to Catholic Education and for working as
a team in the best interest of all students, curriculum thrusts
and extra curricular experiences.
Your collective support in appreciating our parking lot and safety
changes has not gone unnoticed. I will continue to be honored to
serve as your principal next year. Thank-you to all our parents for
assisting us to provide the best possible education for your
children, our students! Working with the children, parents, the
extremely dedicated school council, our Pastor-Fr. Jan, board
personnel and the extraordinary St. Monica staff is a true
blessing. There have been many interesting times this year, but
together as a community we support one another and are
blessed for this!
Thanks to the parents who bring forth compliments and/or
concerns, we appreciate all feedback, and work towards positive
resolutions.
Remember to try to be kinder than
necessary, for everyone we meet may be fighting
some kind of battle.
“May God, who said, “Let there be light,” create in us each day, the light
of faith, hope and love.”
FAREWELL AND THANK YOU TO C. Duke
“C. Duke” has been a vice principal and administrative partner
at St. Monica School for the past year who blessed this
community with her many talents, leadership, knowledge,
insight, curriculum and technology strengths, problem solving
abilities, caring and compassionate personality. It is with
mixed emotions that we wish her well in her promotion to
Acting Principal at Mary Fix Catholic Elementary School
effective September 2, 2014. She had an impact on the lives of
many children, staff and families with whom she interacted.
Her talents, personality, devotion to the administrative role,
leadership and giving nature will be missed, but sincerely
appreciated at Mary Fix School.
A special welcome to our newly assigned half time Vice
Principal J. Vierra for September 2014. We are very excited
to have her join our staff and share her leadership style with our
community. She comes to us from the Program Department and
is extremely knowledgeable in curriculum. She is dedicated to
serving our students. Please join me in welcoming J. Vierra!
Farewell and Thank you to: T. Deleo, S. Guilherme, K.
Fitzpatrick T. Deleo, E. McCarthy and L. Stott who replaced
T. Gratton, D. Williams, Y. Chan and C. Briganti on their
leaves. We were fortunate that we were able to have them as a
part of our staff. Their enthusiasm and contributions
throughout the entire school has not gone unnoticed. We wish
them all the best as they pursue their teaching careers in our
Catholic School Board, and are confident that their
skills, talents and compassion will be shared in another
community, or possibly ours, yet again. Here’s
hoping!
PARISH
NEWS
St. Jerome’s Parish
Tel: 905-455-4260, Fax: 905-450-6326
E-Mail: office@stjeromeparish.ca
Homepage: http//www.stjeromeparish.ca
Sunday Eucharist: Saturday 5:00 p.m.,
Sunday 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m.
On May 9th, Our Student Faith Ambassadors led our virtues
assembly highlighting the virtues of Kindness and Love. The
following students received certificates in displaying the Virtue
of Kindness; Jack Y., Eugenio F., Salena G., Anuji V., Kwame
G., Emily G., Kassidy A.K., Andrew C., Matthew M. The
following students received certificates in displaying the Virtue
of Love; Chase A., Amari M.D., Dayna P., Alyssa B., Erica L.,
Dannelle D., Angela S., Jaedon Z.E., and Giselle F.
Congratulations to all who exemplified these virtues.
Fr. Jan “Our Good Father”
Thanks to Fr. J. Kolodynski for his spiritual guidance
with our families, staff and students. On May 10 our
Gr. 2 students made their First Holy Communion.
Father has a unique way of making the students feel
welcomed, worthy, and connected to God through his
inspirational homily, and treatment of those receiving
sacraments, as well as all students. Our Gr. 8 students
will receive the Gift of the Holy Spirit in the Sacrament
of Confirmation on June 12th. Fr. Jan has been a
visible presence at our school, meeting with students
and visiting with staff. For the month of June we will
continue to work with Fr. Jan on the faith formation of
students, families and staff. Fr. Jan is welcome at our
school at anytime and takes the time to join us for certain
events, or just to come by and visit. During Catholic
Education Week Fr. Jan celebrated our Easter/Spring Mass,
while focusing on Mary Our Blessed Mother, we appreciated
celebrating at St. Jerome Parish and we sincerely
appreciate Father’s vision and inspirational messages. Our
students appreciate Fr. Jan’s impromptu visits as well. The
parish, school, home connection definitely works at St.
Jerome’s Parish, we are fortunate to have a Pastor so
dedicated in serving his flock. On May 28, Fr. Jan
celebrated his 42 anniversary of ordination to the
priesthood. When a priest is ordained, he is given the
responsibility to preach, to teach and when he becomes
pastor to govern! At St. Jerome’s, Father Jan has definitely
performed his priestly duties of teaching, preaching and
governing.
St. Jerome Parish Youth News
The youth group meets weekly on Tuesday evening
from
7:30-9 p.m. Feel free to join in at the 7 p.m. mass
before the meeting. Each week the students explore
their faith, play games and form many friendships.
New members Gr. 8-12 are always welcome.
VIRTUE OF THE
MONTH:
During the month of
June, we celebrate the
virtue of FAIRNESS.
Fairness God wants us to treat
each person as we would like to
be treated. Fairness… is the ability
to be open minded and act in a
just and fair way. Fairness allows
us to treat others with mercy and
compassion - to feel and act with
and for another person. When we
act out these virtues, we are
making the presence of God
visible in the world around us. We
will be participating in our own
prayer that: your kingdom come,
your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. (Mt 6:10)
Can you remember a time when you were fair to someone
who was not fair to you?
A Catholic school is the ideal place to practice and prepare to
live a virtuous life.
“Healthy partnerships achieve a level of understanding
beyond the norm, an almost uncanny ability to intuitively
“read” each other’s minds.”
Thank you to: The Staff
Our school has been blessed with this wonderful staff. I thank the
staff for all the extras they give to the St. Monica Catholic School
Community. The numerous hours, extra curricular activities,
dedication and care for your children are commendable.
It is known throughout the community that the St. Monica staff are
unique in so many areas, we pull together to create an educational
and “family” environment.
Thank you to: School Council
Our school council and all our parents and volunteers are highly
commended for the dedication and numerous hours they have
assisted at the school.
Special acknowledgement to:
• The leadership, flexibility and dedication in leading in a truly
Christian fashion to Nancy M.; chair-Sept.-Nov., and Tish G.
our current chair. Their involvement throughout our school is
highly appreciated.
Thanks to our entire school council: Chairs: Nancy M., Tish ,
Secretary: Luana F., Treasurer: Susy U., Parish Rep:
Fatima C., OAPCE Rep: Yarlene F., Community Rep: Anita
S., Members: Elizabeth C, Melanie K., Sandra S., Anna M.,
Joanne S., Jenya L. Non-Voting Member:s : Phil S., Sarah
M., Concetta M.
Volunteer Appreciation
Thank you to the many parents who gave of their time in so
many ways this past year. We are pleased to honour YOU with
a token of appreciation and refreshments on June 4th at 2:00
p.m. in our library. Research shows children of parents who
are involved in their child's education tend to do better in
school. Thanks to D. Doyle for coordinating.
MOVING
If you are planning to move out of our school area for
September, please notify our office as soon as possible. We will
provide you with transfer forms for the new school. Please
remember that if you change your address at any time, new tax
forms need to be completed to update records.
Teacher Rep: M. Hamilton, Non Teaching Rep: T. Collier
Cheers and thank you to all parents who appreciated our:
•Pizza Luncheons
•Subway /Poutine Luncheons
•Excursions
•Popcorn/Icecream/Cookie sales
•Retreats
•Special luncheons
•Fundraising
•Bank Reconciliation
•Council “Minute” taking
•Donations
•Charitable almsgiving
ShareLife supports a number of Catholic
organizations within the community and Archdiocese of
Toronto. Student involvement at our dances, our Christmas
Sale, Family movie night and some school based spirit activities
will be directed to St. Jerome’s Church this year as part of our
donation. This year we are proud to say as a community we
were able to contribute $2,000.00.
HELPING HAITI
Thanks to J. Conway for her leadership. Our contributions of
non perishable/health items and $600.00 financial contribution
will definitely assist those less fortunate. We are looking
forward to the enthusiasm for Shaving Heads/Pie Throwing re:
M. Manalo/L/ Gredi for two selected students on June 5 at 2:40
p.m. Feel free to join us if you are available.
•Behind the Scene work
•Major Fundraiser-Dance-a Thon
ECO SCHOOLS
•Ribbon Awards Ceremony
In order to stop the waste crisis in its tracks, we should teach
our families and relatives about the 3 R’s: Reuse, Reduce,
Recycle. Everyone must know that it is important to reduce and
recycle. Reducing waste is not as hard as it sounds. One easy
way to reduce waste is to REUSE!
•Extensive Extra-Curricular Venue
•Soon to be SK/Gr. 8 Graduation
All parents and volunteers are highly commended for their
support, numerous hours, and initiatives. We can’t thank “YOU”
enough! The school/home partnership is working extremely
well in a positive fashion at our school.
www.peelregion.ca/pw/waste
GOING GREEN NEWSLETTER
Thank you to the many families who submitted their e-mail for
our Going Green Newsletter initiative. We are hoping for 80%
response rate. If you have not returned your form, please have
your child pick up another form in the office, so you can be part
of our GOING GREEN initiative. Please note, other valuable
information will also be posted on this site along with the
newsletter.
Graduation: Mass, Awards Ceremony
Summer Sun Safety & Dress Code
In order to protect students from heat exposure and ultra
violet rays during hot, sunny weather, parents should
ensure that children wear shirts with short sleeves,
sunscreen every day, and hats when they are outdoors.
Summer Sun Safety & Dress Code
We also need your assistance to help your child make
appropriate clothing choices. The Catholic Code of
Conduct states: "Students are required to dress in a
manner and attire appropriate to the school environment.
Board policy states that all students are expected to dress
in clean, neat and practical clothing. The Dress Code has
been shared with all students. School guidelines are:
•the top of the pants must meet the bottom of the shirt with no
exposure of midriff or undergarments at anytime, even when
they lift their arms
•shorts must be walking shorts which are neither too tight, too
short or tattered
•halter tops, spaghetti strap tops, tank tops/muscle shirts and
mesh shirts should not be worn by any student. There should
be no bare shoulders, (3”/8cm. rule)
•clothing with offensive, suggestive and/or inappropriate
statements or pictures (including advertisements for alcohol or
tobacco products) are not permitted
•sunglasses, hats, headbands and other inappropriate
headwear must be removed before entering the school building
Your assistance in ensuring your child is dressed appropriately
is appreciated. Students who are not dressed appropriately
may be removed from class and/or sent home to change.
Summer Heat
The main risk of hot summer weather is that of exposure
to ultra-violet (UV) rays which are a risk factor for the
development of skin cancer and cataracts in later life. The
UV index is the measure commonly used in Canada to
assess the risk on a given day. Parents are encouraged
to send children with hats and protective clothing or to use
sunscreen (with an SPF of 15 or greater) when the UV
index is high.
UV Index
Over 10
Category
Extreme
Sunburn Time
Less than 15 minutes
7-9
High
About 20 minutes
4-7
Moderate
About 30 minutes
0-4
Low
More than one hour
Our Grade 8 Graduation Awards will be on Friday June 20 at
6:00 p.m. in our gymnasium. Our Gr. 8 celebrations will
continue on June 24th with our graduation luncheon and dance
at Speranza Banquet Hall. A special thank you to all who are
involved in planning our Grade 8 Graduation.
Senior Kindergarten Graduation
Our Senior Kindergarten graduation will take place on Friday
June 20 at 10:45 a.m. in our gym or outdoors-pending weather.
A special thank you to J. Correia, T. Collier, S. Silva and C.
Thornton for all their planning and coordination. Looking
forward to seeing you at our Graduation and social.
Library Books, Textbooks, Other School
Property
If you find items belonging to the school please drop them off as
soon as possible or if you find materials in the summer, you can
drop them off before school begins in September.
Anti Racism and Equity Plan
In following through with board policy at St. Monica School we
believe that every student is a unique individual created by God
and for God. To this end our respect for all learners is
embedded in the learning process to help all achieve to their
potential considering the various needs, diverse talents,
heritage, background, areas for growth. Co-operation,
tolerance and acceptance are continued requirements at St.
Monica School.
Storage of Medication
Any medication stored in the office will be sent home
with students on the last school day. (If you would like to make
alternate arrangements re: transportation of medication please
contact the school.) New forms will have to be completed by
parents and the child’s doctor for the new school year. A copy
of the required form(s) for 2014/2015 will be sent home with the
students in the near future.
Student Transportation
Bus routes will be posted on the front doors of our school
before classes resume on Sept. 2. All students who are eligible should be waiting at least 10 minutes before scheduled
arrival.
The distance is:
FDK-Gr. 1
1 km
Grade 2 - 4
1.6 km
Grade 5 - 8
2 km
Bus routes are usually received in the office the week before
school begins. This information will be posted on the front
windows of the school. If you move over the summer, and
you know your child qualifies for busing, please inform the
Student Transportation Department by July 15th, in order for
the change to take effect September 2, 2014. Please call
905-890-0614
Please Note: There will be few if any courtesy seats at
St. Monica School.
Lost & Found There is an abundance of lost items that have
been collected over the winter months. We have put out all
unclaimed articles on tables for students to go
through. Please remind your child/ren to go through these
items. We will display them in our front foyer until June
18th. Any unclaimed items will be donated to charity before
the end of the school year.
Storm Sewers Children playing in and around storm sewers and
watercourses, entering storm sewers through the outfalls and
entering storm sewers through access covers is dangerous and
can lead to a fatality. Please let your children know that water
flows in storm sewers and watercourses are unpredictable and
may change quickly, that toxic gases may be present, that tragic
falls could take place and access is restricted and rescue attempts are difficult. A verdict of the Coroner’s inquest into the
accidental death by drowning of students recommends that parents and schools educate students on the dangers of sewers.
PALS
Newsletters
Newsletters will normally be sent home at the beginning of
each month for those who have not signed up for Going
Green. Please look for them, as they will be sent home with
the youngest or only child in your family.
J. Correia and T. Deleo are the leaders with PALS. Our PALS
group continue to work with students outside during lunch and
recess on cooperative games and conflict resolution. The program is up and running, and is benefitting our outdoor unstructured recess and lunch times.
MILK PROGRAM
We will be continuing our milk program at St. Monica School.
Thanks to M. Hamilton, C. McIntyre and our student volunteers for co-ordinating and distributing.
POPCORN
We continue to have Popcorn and Cookie Fridays.
Bring your toonies and enjoy a bag of Kernels popcorn or for a loonie enjoy a cookie. For $1.50 Ice
cream sandwiches are also available in June. Thanks to M.
Zarkovic, N. Leo and Gr. 8 students for coordinating.
PIZZA
Pizza days will continue this month for those
who have pre paid. The dates are June 5, June 19 and June
26. Thanks to D. Doyle, J. Conway and the Gr. 8’s for coordinating and all staff for coordinating orders, as well as all families for submitting forms on time and appreciating this special
luncheon.
Report Cards Your child’s Gr. S.K.-8 Provincial Report Card is
being sent home Wednesday June 25th, 2014. We wish to bring to
your attention once more, Page 3, called the Response Form.
This page provides you the opportunity to comment on your
child’s achievement, goals and home support. Please complete
and sign this page. Send it back to your child’s teacher by June
26th, 2014. It will be included along with a copy of your child’s
report card in his/her Ontario School Record (OSR), which is kept
on file in the office. Our (FDK year 1) students will receive a
copy of their Early I.D. checklist.
Tuesday September 2, 2014 The first day of school! Staff will
be out in the schoolyard to greet our students for the new school
year and to direct them to their new classrooms.
School Hours 2014-2015 Our hours will continue to
be 9:15 a.m.-3:45 p.m., with lunch from 12:15 a.m.1:15 p.m. In 2014-2015, we will have three full day
kindergarten classes.
Currently PLASP is our after school provider, please contact the
office if you could use this service.
Father’s Day Wishing all fathers a very happy and
enjoyable Father’s Day on June 15th!
EXTRA CURRICULAR
Choir Thanks to D. Doyle, M. Hamilton, M. Manalo and S.
MacDonald who continue to lead our choir. Thanks to the
students with their beautiful voices who are committing to
our choir! Their Music Ministry continues to be very appreciated.
PALS : J. Correia, and T. Deleo continue to coordinate our students. Our PALS group works with students outside during lunch and recess on cooperative
games and conflict resolution. We are pleased at the
interest and involvement of staff and students for this
wonderful program in collaboration with the Region Of
Peel.
Primary Art Club: D. Doyle and T. Collier are leading
our students in this specific club. Many students have
signed up and are enjoying the club and the specified
skills they are learning.
Primary Dance Club: S. Figliuzzi is the lead for our
primary dance club, over 80 students are participating
and are learning new dance moves while getting fit,
congratulations to all!
Gr. 1&2 Primary Glee Club: A. Tac is the lead teacher with our primary glee club. Students are excited to
participate and are having fun while refining their vocal
skills.
Knights of Columbus Hockey Challenge
Thanks to L. Gredi, T. Deleo and M. Zarkovic for
providing our students with this opportunity. They performed exceptionally well at their tournament.
Intermediate Soccer
J. Conway and M. Manalo took our soccer teams to
additional competitions, we are pleased they were able
to demonstrate their skills at this additional tournament.
Thanks to the parents who supported this and were
able to drive.
Student Faith Ambassadors
Continue to take the lead on various initiatives throughout the
school. The student faith ambassadors and the staff leads are
truly making a difference at our school.
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Student Council
Thanks also to our Student Council for their continued
lead throughout our school. Acknowledgements go out
to M. Heitzner, L. Gredi and P. Simpson for their lead
with the students. The students leadership throughout
the school is very appreciated.
You
may
go
to
www.stopr.ca for daily bus
cancellations or delays.
Are You Ticked? – Catholic Ratepayers Have You
Checked Your Tax Bill to Ensure Proper Tax Support?
Help us to maintain our right to publicly funded Catholic Education – if you are a Catholic ratepayer, we urge you to
check your property tax bill to ensure that your support is
directed to your local Catholic school board, in our case, the
Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board.
If you are a tenant, you can verify your support by contacting
our Admissions Department at 905-890-0708 ext 24511,
24512 or 24519 or your local municipal office. By ensuring
that you are accurately recorded as a Catholic school supporter, you can help deliver a powerful message to the government about the level of support for publically funded
Catholic school board trustee, you must be registered as a
separate school supporter.
Insurance
With all the activities that take place at school in the playground,
the gym and in sports, accidents happen. Dental injuries can occur
when 2 children accidentally bump heads or fall. The school
board does not carry accident insurance for students. Extracurricular and excursions are an additional reason you may wish to
buy student accident insurance. An insurance package was sent
home with your child(ren). This is optional for families. You may
purchase coverage for your child at www.insuremykids.com or by
calling toll free at 1-800-463-KIDS (5437). Please direct your
questions to a Reliable Life Insurance Representative.
NO SMOKING ON SCHOOL PROPERTY
Consistent with the Tobacco Control Act, the Board’s policy prohibits smoking and holding lighted tobacco anywhere in the school or
on school property by anyone, at any time.
Criminal Reference Checks/Declaration Forms
BIKES, ROLLER BLADES, SKATEBOARDS
In keeping with the Safe Schools Act, all volunteers
must have a Criminal Reference Check. If you have
the time or inclination to be a volunteer, assist with
school trips, drive for sports events, assist with our
fundraiser(s), be an active member of school councildealing with children in any capacity, please contact
the office for a criminal reference check form, (this form
must be signed by myself )for the 2014-2015 school
year and deliver it to Peel Regional Police Headquarters, 7750 Hurontario Street Brampton Ontario. The
check is free for volunteers, but will assure the safety
of all students at St. Monica Catholic School. If you
already have a Criminal reference check on file at the
school, please complete the Criminal Offence Declaration form. Please have your check or declaration completed so you can continue to be an important and valued member at our school. Once you receive your
criminal check please submit it to myself (P. PeroniPrincipal). For the 2014-2015 school year, volunteers will not be allowed to assist with special
lunches, volunteer in the class, or go on excursions, there will not be any exceptions. So please
pick up a form ASAP from the office so we can continue to have educational excursions, presentations and special luncheons for our students, your
children.
Roller blades, scooters and skateboards are not allowed on school
property. It is a liability issue and we are not set up to supervise
activities using these items. Students who ride bikes to school
must walk them on school property. A reminder to all of our students that the law requires all children wear proper bicycle helmets. Please note, we cannot guarantee safe bicycle storage.
VALUABLES
Students are not to bring valuables or items of importance to
school. This includes trading cards, expensive sports equipment,
toys, personal electronic devices (cell phones) etc. The school cannot assume responsibility for valuables brought to school.
PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES
A reminder that Dufferin-Peel CDSB has a PED policy. Students
are asked to leave all electronic games, cell phones, iPods, walkmans, etc, at home. However we understand that in this age of
technology and communication, some students have these items.
The school will not be responsible for lost, damaged or stolen
items.
CREATING CLASSES FOR NEXT YEAR
The process for the formation of classes for September 2014 has been tentatively completed. Creating the
best and most functional class groupings is a task that
requires much thought, consideration and careful
planning. Our goal is to establish balanced classrooms. These classes consist of students who will
work together and therefore will enrich each other’s
learning experiences.
Class Placements You will NOT be receiving a tentative class
placement with your child’s report card. A placement for grades will
be determined, however room numbers will not be assigned. We will
work together the last week of August to make tentative plans. Yet
again in September, as families continue to move in and out of the
school area, we may have to revise the lists. Reorganization may
once again be a possibility in September if there is a major change in
our enrolment. Final class placements are usually assured by the
middle of September. The final day of school for 2014-2015 will be
Friday, June 27th.
In creating our classes we considered the following:
Safety Drills
learning styles / work habits
gender balance (male/female)
balanced academic abilities
social, emotional and physical needs
Throughout the year, students and staff participate in fire and lockdown practices. During these drills students are instructed on specific
procedures to follow. Fire and Lockdown practices ensure that students are aware of procedures should an actual emergency occur.
These drills help to ensure the safety of all students, staff, parents
and community members that may be visiting the school.
student experience in combined class
behavioural needs
Special Education or English Language Learner
Parenting and Family Literacy Centre
needs
St. Monica School is very proud to continue to host the Parenting and
Family Literacy Centre at our school. This program welcomes parents and caregivers with young children from birth to age six to engage in learning and playing together. The program is FREE and will
be open Monday-Friday from 9:15 a.m.- 12:50 p.m. in Room 101.
Mrs. Appiah-Kubi, the parent worker continues to welcome families.
The goal of the program is to help young children make any easier
transition to kindergarten, to foster their early literacy and numeracy
skills as well as to support parents and care-givers and enable them
to be successful in their parenting role. Please note, OLDER siblings
are NOT permitted in the Parenting and Family Literacy Centre. during school hours.
balance of maturity needs
• Staffing is always tentative and changes can take
place between now and September.
Few, if any schools in Ontario today are without combined grades. Combined grade classes can be beneficial to the students by allowing for appropriate class
organization and a balanced number of students in
each class. Our teachers and other professional staff
carefully construct these combined grades. Many
factors are considered, including peer group relationships, previous placements, social, academic and behavioural factors.
Programs in schools today are highly specialized,
which substantially reduces the impact of combined
grade classes. Combined grades can do much to
enhance independent work skills among our students.
Parents/guardians can assist their child in adjusting to
a new placement by giving support and reassurance.
Class placements are tentative until the September
2014 enrolment is finalized.
IMMUNIZE ON TIME.
REPORT EVERY TIME.
Report All Immunizations Your Child Receives to Peel Public Health.
Online at www.immunizepeel.ca
Call Peel Public Health at 905-799-7700
Fax at 905-565-0426
Summer School
There is an opportunity for students to attend summer school, which
is meant for students who need a boost in their learning. For Grades
1 to 6, a Summer Literacy Camp is available in July from 9:00 a.m.12:00 p.m. There is a fee for this camp. Summer school for Grade 7
& 8 will also be available, free of charge. For further information,
please contact your child’s classroom teacher.
SCHOOL COUNCIL NEWS
School Council & Community Bulletin Board
Located by the library. Feel free to check the bulletin board
regularly for School Council Updates, School/Board Updates and Community events.
Volunteers Needed Thank you to those who filled in and
submitted the Volunteer Network Form. Volunteers are still
required for our Mr. Sub Luncheon, please contact the
school for additional information as to what is involved for
this.
School Council Meeting
Our next school council meeting will be held on Tuesday
September 9 at 6:30 p.m. in our library, all are welcome to
attend. NEW MEMBERS WELCOMED!
Mr. Sub Lunches
Thursday June 12th is Mr. Sub Lunch for those who prepaid.
Thanks to Tish G. for continuing to coordinate and provide
this additional lunch service to our community. Please call
the office if you are able to assist with this luncheon.
BE AT PEACE
YOU Make A Difference!!!
Thank you to all parents/guardians who:
•volunteered to coordinate /assist with the Mr. Sub luncheonTish
•volunteered to coordinate /assist with the Gr. 5/6 Poutine –
Nancy M. Lunch, and will be volunteering for our Gr. 5/6
Poutine Lunch-Anthony F., Tish G.
•contact the teacher or office with a concern or compliment
•volunteer on a regular basis or quick notice basis
•assist your children in following our Code of Conduct, and
safe bus procedures
•are able to transport your son/daughter/friends to various
extra-curricular events and/or assist with supervision
•continue to respect our new Kiss and Ride procedures and
are following our safe school drive way practices
•purchased “pom-poms” for our cheer leaders
•appreciate all staff members for all they do for all students
•appreciate all the additional extra-curriculars, excursions
offered to your children
•support our summer dress code
•supported and appreciated our FDK Celebration of Learning
•ensured your children were in attendance for EQAO
Do not look forward in fear to the changes
of life; rather look to them with full hope
that as they arise, God, whose very own you
are, will lead you safely through all things;
And when you cannot stand it, God will carry you in His arms.
•attended our additional ZUMBA session
•attended our last school council meeting and participated in
our board strategic survey
Do not fear what may happen tomorrow;
The same everlasting Father who cares for
you today will take care of you today and
every day.
He will either shield you from suffering or
will give you unfailing strength to bear it.
Be at peace and put aside all anxious
thoughts and imaginations.
St. Francis de Sales
This is the moment to continue to teach our faith! In Catholic
schools we provide space and time for the holy.
Let Us Not Forget! One Solitary Life
“Guided by the Spirit…growing as a
family”
In July we will be celebrating
Canada, its history, values, cultures and traditions. This
would be a good time to remind
ourselves to celebrate our own
families.
Teach your children what is
important about your family’s
traditions, history, values and
faith. Encourage your children
to honor and love who they are
as family.
“Keep these words that I am commanding you today in your heart.
Recite them to your children and
talk about them when you are at
home and when you are away, when
you lie down and when you rise.”
Families spending time with families creates bonds of friendship and cements communities. Tell your children they also belong to a family of faith. Spend time with
extended family, family friends and your
parish family; you’ll benefit from all of
them!
“For when two or three are gathered in my
name, I am among them.” Matthew 18:20
Catholic Education
We continue to thank our predecessors for their pursuance
and convictions. We need to be convinced that Catholic Education is worth holding onto. Our continued partnership will
assist in ensuring the existence of our Catholic system.
Jeremiah told the people of Israel in captivity“ We forgot who we were” I pray we never forget that, The
roots of our tree of Catholic Education are religious, spiritual, and Catholic. This is the moment to continue to
teach our faith! In Catholic schools we provide space and
time for the holy.
Deuteronomy 6:6-7
The Power of an
Hour - Volunteer today to be an In-School Mentor
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel in collaboration with the Dufferin-Peel District School Board matches elementary girls and
boys with a caring adult mentor. Matches meet for one hour
each week during school hours and on school property to
share in fun activities. The result -- increased self-esteem, better grades and improved relationships with family and peers.
Children are in need of a mentor in schools in your area.
Volunteer today! Call 905-457-7288 or visit
www.bbbspeel.com
STUDENT TRANSPORTATION
of Peel Region
Phone: 905 890-6000
Fax: 905 890-6330
SPRING NEWSLETTER RE: STUDENT TRANSPORTATION
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING TRANSPORTATION ELIGIBILITY
FOR DUFFERIN-PEEL CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD STUDENTS
CURRENTLY IN GRADES 1, 4 AND 8
Eligibility for transportation is determined based on distance criteria established in Board policy. For the Dufferin-Peel
Catholic District School Board, these are:
JK – Grade 1
Grades 2 – 4
Grades 5 – 8
Grades 9 – 12
1.0 kilometre
1.6 kilometres
2.0 kilometres
4.8 kilometres
The purpose of this communication is to ensure that parents of students currently in
grade 1, grade 4 and grade 8 are aware that transportation eligibility status for your child may change next year as your
child moves, respectively, to grades 2, 5 and 9. As the distance criteria increases at the noted grade levels, students
who are currently eligible for transportation in grades 1, 4 and 8, may no longer be eligible for transportation when they
move to the next grade level.
Effective June 1, transportation eligibility information for 2014-2015 will be available on
our website. To confirm the transportation eligibility status for your child for the 2014-2015 school year, please access
our website at www.stopr.ca. Access the “Am I Eligible for Transportation?” icon, select 2014-2015 and enter the required address, 2014-2015 grade level, and program information to obtain the transportation eligibility status for your
child.
This notification is provided to advise parents of a potential change in transportation eligibility and, therefore, provide sufficient time for parents to make arrangements to get their child to school, if required.
INTEGRATED RIDERSHIP
Since 2011, Student Transportation of Peel Region (STOPR) has been utilizing integrated ridership on various bus runs. With integrated ridership, students from both Dufferin-Peel and Peel schools ride together on the same buses. All eligible students continue to be transported on runs where integrated ridership is implemented. Integrated ridership is designed to create a more effective and efficient operation of service, is more environmentally friendly and reduces traffic in our communities.
STOPR staff continues to assess additional school communities where integrated ridership may be feasible. STOPR will provide additional information to your school community, if integrated ridership will
be implemented for the 2014-2015 school year in your area.