St. Monica School
60 Sterritt Drive
Brampton, Ontario L6Y 5B6
Tel (905) 454-6346 Fax (905) 454-6349
www.dpcdsb.org/MONIC
May 2014
Newsletter
A woman For All Seasons
As we look at the life of Mary we see her constantly reflecting on
the plan God had for her; we see her seeking, searching, loving,
responding to God’s call. Mary as a woman and a mother brings us to reflect
on the meaning of woman and mother in today’s world. Mary listened to
God’s word, reflected on it and acted on it. Today if we are to know God we
must first listen to His word. We must, as it were, open the doors
to our lives and let Him in.
Mary Most Holy, Mother of God,
Mississauga Brampton
Central Family of Schools
L. Papaloni
Superintendent
P. Peroni
Principal
C. Duke
Vice Principal
C. McIntyre
Head Secretary
E. Weseloh
Pray for us.
Assistant Secretary
T. Guerin
Council Chair
A. da Silva
Trustee
Dates to Remember
May 1:
May 5-May 10: Catholic Education WeekServing In The Love Of Christ
Newsletter Goes Home
anna.dasilva@dpcdsb.org
Gr. 7 Sheridan College
May 5: FDK Celebration of Play 10:45 a.m.-Gymnasium
St. Jerome’s Parish
Student Council Spirit Week-Cultural Day
May 6: Easter/Spring Mass 10:00 a.m. St. Jerome’s
Fr. Jan Kolodynski
Mandarin Lunch-Selected Ambassadors 11:30 a.m.
Healthy Schools Presentations—Selected classes
May 2:
(905) 890-0708 (ext. 20154)
Student Council Spirit Week-Movie/Book Character
May 8: First Communion Retreat-10 a.m. St. Jerome Parish
Welcome To Kindergarten 6:00 p.m.
Pastor
8530 Chinguacousy Rd.,
Brampton, Ontario
905-455-4260
ADDITIONAL DATES May 1, 8, 22, 29: Pizza Lunch; May 15: Mr. Sub
May 9: Burton Manor Senior Appreciation-Student Presentation/Performances-10:45 a.m. GYM
Virtue Recognition Awards/Presentations-1:45 p.m. GYM
May 10: First Communion-St. Jerome Parish 5:00 p.m.
May 1, 6, 8, 13, 15: EQAO Tutoring 3:45 p.m. Gr. 3, 6
May 11: Happy Mother’s Day
May 12: Gr. 6/7 A. Tac-Harborfront
May 14: Rosary Apostolate Coronation-a.m. Primary classes, p.m. Junior/Intermediate Classes-WEAR BLUE-Gym
May 19: Victoria Day-No School
May 20: Dental Screening
May 21: KOC Hockey Challenge-St. Angela Merici; SCHOOL COUNCIL 6:30 p.m.-ALL WELCOME
May 28: Zumba Day;
May 29: Farewell V. Lobo, Welcome Back S. Perruzza
May 26-May 30: EQAO (Please refrain from scheduling appointments)
June 2: Newsletter Goes Home
Website: www.stjeromeparish.ca
Principal’s Message:
How We Follow the Example of St. Mary
Congratulations to all students and staff for
their participation in our Holy Week Venue;
Palm Monday, Seven Last Words of Jesus,
Stations Of The Cross and The Passion Play.
Special thanks and congratulations go out to M.
Manalo for his lead with his class and L. Gredi’s
class in the students reenactment, the students,
Luisa B., M. Hamilton, D. Doyle, T. Collier for
costumes, music etc., our Techi students, and all
families who attended our performance. We had
a very busy month, so many opportunities and
challenges for our students. Again, I cannot say
this enough, the staff, students, parents and
pastor have been pulling together to make
exciting and challenging things happen at this
school. We look forward to culminating this
school year with additional extra-curriculars, a
complete educational venue, as well as many
other experiences. Thanks to the parents who
bring forth compliments and/or concerns, we
appreciate all feedback, and work towards
positive resolutions.
Farewell to: V. Lobo who contributed to our
school this year not only with her Gr. 2/3 class,
but throughout the school, her personality, talent
and skills will be missed and we wish her all the
best as she continues her career as a catholic
teacher with our board. Welcome back S.
Perruzza, the year went by quite quickly.
J. Ianiero who was covering T.
Gratton’s maternity leave, J. Ianiero is also
expecting a baby, and we thank her for her many
contributions to our school, and wish her best in
her new role-motherhood. We will be
interviewing for a suitable teacher until L.
Nunes returns to this class.
Mary was given the honor of bringing the Son of God into
the world. She also suffered in seeing Him die for the
world’s sins. As Mary stayed with Jesus until He left the
earth, we are comforted knowing that she remains at our
side, from birth until death, while we struggle with the hardships and
challenges of life.
As St. Luke presents Mary to us, “Mary, the ideal disciple, hears the
word of God, she ponders the word of God, she accepts it in faith,
she acts on the word of God, she bears the word of God within her,
she gives life to the word of God, she brings the word of God to
others.” (Scarborough Missions Feb. 2003)
Like Mary, we at St. Monica School encourage all to hear and
ponder the word of God, try to bear the word of God in our hearts,
and give life to it by our actions. We are a service people and all we
try to accomplish at our school and community is done with love.
This love gives life to the word of God within us.
May Devotions to Our Lady
On Sundays: O Mary, the Immaculate conception, you are the
New Eve. All that Adam and Eve longed for-and tried to steal from
God-you give to us as the Mother of God. May we share in your
holiness by our union with you.
On Mondays: At your nativity, O Blessed Virgin, the way by which
earth will be united to heaven is born. By the grace of your birth, we
are led away from our slavery, and are blessed with holy joy.
On Tuesdays: May we live every day, O Blessed Virgin Mary, the
miracle of the Annunciation. United with you may our life be a
constant YES to the presence of the Word made flesh. May we turn
with our yearning to the humanity of God.
On Wednesdays: O Mother of God, may we experience through
you all the graces of the Visitation: you bring Jesus close to us; we
rejoice with new life, your Magnificat becomes our hope.
On Thursdays: O Blessed Mother, God chose you to offer his
fatherly love more generously to the world. You are the Mother of
the Life by which we live-Jesus. He leads us to you. Through your
maternal mediation, all things are made new.
On Fridays: Our Lady of Sorrows, your presence at the cross
instills a grace that displaces horror. Your faith contains a light
greater than any darkness in my heart. Be with me in Calvary.
On Saturdays: O Blessed Lady assumed into heaven, give me the
ability to await God’s future and to abandon myself to the Lord’s
promises. Magnificat-Year Of Faith Companion 20122013 (Father Peter John Cameron, O.P.)
PARISH
NEWS
St. Jerome’s Parish
Sacramental Dates
Tel: 905-455-4260, Fax: 905-450-6326
First Communion Retreat: May 8 St. Jerome’s Parish 10:00
a.m.
E-Mail: office@stjeromeparish.ca
First Communion: May 10 St. Jerome’s Parish 5:00 p.m.
Homepage: http//www.stjeromeparish.ca
Confirmation: Thursday June 12, 2014 7:00 p.m.
Sunday Eucharist: Saturday 5:00 p.m.,
St. Jerome Parish Youth News
Sunday 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m.
The youth group meets weekly on Tuesday evening from
Fr. Jan “Our Good Father”
From May through 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 anytime and he
takes the time to join us for certain events. Fr. Jan
met with our Gr. 8 confirmation candidates during Holy
Week, and we certainly appreciated his presence at
our Passion Play on Holy Thursday. After The
Passion Play we were pleased to present Father with
two cheques. During the season of Lent, St. Monica
students participated in a voluntary Lenten Choice
activity where they had the opportunity to give their
popcorn/cookie money towards the parish toonie
project, statue of St. Jerome. The students presented
Fr. Jan with a cheque for $500.25.
Not only did the students contribute to the St. Jerome
statue, but our School Council also presented a
cheque for $500.00. The School Council raised funds
for school initiatives through a Dance-A Thon, and they
voted to contribute a portion of the funds toward the St.
Jerome Statue. Father wrote a special thank you in
the parish bulletin in regards to our collective statue
contribution.
On May 6 we are looking forward to have Fr. Jan
celebrate our Easter/Spring Mass at St. Jerome Parish,
on May 9 we appreciate the time he will take to attend
our Communal Catholic Education Week presentations
with Burton Manor-honoring and appreciating our
seniors. We are excited for our Gr. 2 students who will
be receiving their First Communion on May 10.
Father’s lead in and participation in many initiatives
and our school and his vision and belief in partnership
in Catholic Education is sincerely appreciated.
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 May, we celebrate the
virtue of ACCEPTANCE.
Acceptance God wants us
to Be friendly to everyone
we meet. An accepting
person •Is friendly and open
to all God’s people,
regardless of age, beliefs,
gender, culture, or ability.
•Sees the positive traits in
all people, even if s/he
disagrees with them.
•Avoids judging or
stereotyping o stereotyping
others. •Understands that
there may be more than one
way to do one way to do
things. •Sticks up for the
“underdog”. Can you
remember a time when you
were accepting to someone
who was not accepting to you?
A Catholic school is the ideal place to practice and prepare to live a
virtuous life. When we act out these virtues, 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)
MOVING
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Since
forms need to be completed to update records.
attendance will be extremely important during the EQAO testing
period, parents are asked, if at all possible, to refrain from
arranging doctor or other appointments during this time.
Secretary Appreciation Day
Wednesday April 24th was Secretary Appreciation Day. I
would like to publicly thank C. McIntyre and M. Di Adamo for all
ShareLife supports a number of Catholic organizations within
the things they do on a daily basis for the students, parents and
the community and Archdiocese of Toronto. Student
staff at St. Monica School. We are fortunate to have both of
involvement at our movie evening, our Christmas Sale and
them with the many qualities they offer our entire community.
some school based spirit activities will be directed to St.
Jerome’s Church this year as part of our donation.
May 12: Wishing all the mothers, grandmothers, caregivers, a
wonderful and loving mother’s day!
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.
Catholic Education: Serving In The Love Of Christ
Schools and parishes across the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District
School Board will host many special events and activities during
the week of May 4th –May 9th as students and staff celebrate
Catholic Education Week. I am among you as one who
serves. (Luke 22-27e)
Catholic schools are Catholic communities. Catholic schools
are faith communities. We – parents, students, teachers,
administrative and support staff – walk and grow together in the
faith which we received at our Baptism. And it is the
‘together’ that we grow. Our growth is primarily a
relationship with God, who at our Baptism, called us
by name. But the response of each of us to that growth is both
personal and communal. We grow in our faith in the nurturing
atmosphere of our Catholic community be that of our local
parish, our home, or our Catholic school community.
There are five sub-themes for each day of Catholic Education
Week:
Monday – Serve with faithfulness
Tuesday – Serve with humility
Wednesday – Serve with compassion
Thursday – Serve with justice
Friday – Serve with joy
Administrative Assistant Appreciation Day
Wednesday April 23 was Administrative Assistant Appreciation
Day. I would like to publicly thank C. McIntyre and E. Weseloh
for all the things they do on a daily basis for the students,
parents and staff at St. Monica School. We are fortunate to
have both of them with the many qualities they offer our entire
community.
May 11: Wishing all the mothers, grandmothers, caregivers, a
wonderful and loving mother’s day!
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.
Every year, the Ontario Catholic School Trustees’ Association
(OCSTA) provides our Catholic schools with a resource kit to
help schools prepare for Catholic Education Week. Using these
resources as well as our own developed activities we have
prepared a series of activities which will highlight how our
school is ‘Serving in the Love of Christ’.
School Events:
May 5-10:45 a.m. GYM Celebration of Learning FDK
May 6-10:00 a.m. Easter/Spring Mass –St. Jerome’s
May 8-First Communion Retreat-10-2, St. Jerome’s
Parish
May 8-6:00 p.m. Welcome To Kindergarten
May 9– 10:45a.m. Student appreciation for SeniorsBurton Manor Residents invited to our school
1:45 p.m. Virtues Assembly-Gym (Kindness&Love)
May 10-5:00 p.m. Mass-First Communion St Jerome’s
Parish
May 14-Full Day Rosary Apostolate-Blessed Virgin
Coronation
Behaviour Expectations
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.
At St. Monica School, we strive to provide an environment
where all students feel safe, happy and respected. Pupils of St.
Monica School are expected to behave in a manner that reflects
a Christian attitude. The question ‘What would Jesus do?’
provides guidance for making positive behaviour choices.
Behaviour expectations for respectful, safe, conduct and
consequences for inappropriate behaviour are reviewed
regularly with students. All students are expected to work in
cooperation with staff, peers, parents and the parish to build a
safe and caring learning environment. They are expected to
follow our school rules:
Respect God,
Respect yourself,
Respect others,
Respect the environment
These rules apply anytime and anywhere throughout the
school: in the classroom, on the playground, in the
neighbourhood, on the bus and on educational excursions.
Pupils are reminded of the importance of behaviours such as: •
cooperating with staff • not hitting, teasing, bullying or hurting
others • playing safely during recess times • entering and
exiting the school in a safe and orderly fashion • taking care of
school property • leaving personal electronic devices, roller
blades, skateboards, walkmans, scooters, laser pens and
valuables at home • not play fighting or playing tackle sports •
not throwing snowballs during the winter, rocks in the spring,
and regularly dressing appropriately for a Catholic school
setting. Students are reminded of the importance of reporting
inappropriate conduct or concerns to a teacher. They should
not take matters that could result in a physical altercation, into
their own hands. We continue to educate pupils and inform
parents about bullying prevention and virtuous living, and to
work through a progressive discipline model with appropriate
consequences.
Summer Heat
Anti Racism and Equity Plan
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.
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.
UV Index
Over 10
Category
Extreme
Sunburn Time
Less than 15 minutes
7-9
High
About 20 minutes
4-7
Moderate
About 30 minutes
Newsletters
Newsletters will normally be sent home at the beginning of
each month. Please look for them, as they will be sent home
with the youngest or only child in your family.
HEALTHY SCHOOLS
Thanks to S. Figliuzzi, T. Collier, A. Tac, T.
Deleo and J. Correia for their lead with our
Healthy Schools and the numerous students who signed up and are committed.
Dufferin Peel Skills Canada
Our intermediate Lego Dacta team Aidan B, Lucas Y, Matthew M and Stefan L won a gold medal and will be participating in the provincial competition in Waterloo on May 5th.
We wish them all the best at this high level of competition.
Thanks to D. Porter and J. Mason for their lead with this
team.
ECO SCHOOLS
Student Ambassadors
Thanks to C. Thornton, S. Silva, V. Lobo, J. Marshall for
their lead with our ECO Group. Our ECO team students, Gabrielle D, Andrew, Jeffrey, Amy, Alexi, Claudia, Giselle,
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. We look forward to appreciating some of them (through a random draw) with a complimentary Mandarin Luncheon on May 6.
Anjelica, Megan M, Chloe, Logan, Gabrielle H, Christian, Toby,
Kenya, Maya, Yasmine, Christina, Vanessa, Jillianne, Ava, Natalina, Bola, Madison, Adam, Meghan, Khari, Veronica, Emilia, Karli,
Angelyne, Sofia, Maddy, Erica were instrumental with their
lead re: Earth Week and our culminating Earth Week
Celebration on April 25 and scheduling all classes for
clean up, etc. as well as educating individual classes on
specific ECO initiatives. We are looking forward to ECO
challenges this month. We submitted all our information
re: ECO continued certification and we are aiming for
SILVER.
Packaging makes up a huge amount of the trash we put
out on the curb every week-about 33% of it in fact.
Take a look around your house, or while you are at the
grocery store, evaluate the amount of packaging you
see. Find three items for each category.
Student Council
Thanks also to our Student Council for their continued lead
throughout our school. We thank them for all their involvement and suggestions. Acknowledgements go out to M.
Heitzner, L. Gredi and P. Simpson for their lead with the students. Their lead with “Cops For Cancer,”, and our Spirit
Week is commendable! Yes, let’s not forget our total School
Spirit Week-April 28-May 2-Fabulous, thank you for your
support, appreciation and participation!
Need extra help in Grade 7 or 8 math?
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Visit the Homework Help website for free help from Ontario
One piece of packaging:
certified teachers. On this site, students have access to live chat
rooms between the hours of 5:30-9:30 from Sunday to Thursday
and 24/7 resources such as videotaped lessons and interactive
tutorials. Homework Help is ideal for understanding homework,
reviewing lessons, studying for tests, and searching math topics.
Two pieces of packaging:
Three or more pieces of packaging:
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Thanks to the numerous families who submitted your emails for “GOING GREEN”, since newsletters, forms,
messages etc. will be sent electronically. If you have
not already signed up for Going Green, please contact the office. We will still send out newsletters etc., to
the youngest and only for those who have not signed
up.
Register today at https://homeworkhelp.ilc.org/. All you need to
register is your student OEN number which is found on the report
card. If you have additional questions, please contact your classroom teachers.
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. Thanks to M. Zarkovic, N. Leo
and Gr. 8 students and student council for coordinating.
PIZZA
Pizza days are now offered three times a
month on Thursdays for those who preordered. This month May 1,8,22,29. 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 /voluntary lunch alternative.
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 voices were appreciated during our Passion
Play, will be will also be appreciated at our Easter/Spring
Mass.
Hip Hop: M. Manalo continues to work with this dance
group, the following students are on our teams; Junior Team:
Delaine P., Denelle D., Christina J., Maya F. , Ava S. , Jade
M., Alissa L. , Elijah G. , Natasha P., Kenia L., Kaia C. ,
Vanessa C. , Nia A., Kyla I. , Asuzanna V. , Jilliane S.
Intermediate Team: Chloe C., Anjelica M., Gayle S., Jessica
S., Megan M., Abbey T., Ashleigh B., Isabella F. , Kaelin C. ,
Megan M., Jasmine C., Nijaela W. ,Victoria M., Ceresse O.,
Maddy M., Gabriel C. , Idaya B.
Our junior and intermediate teams performed at the
Rose Theatre in our Board Competition on April 30. Our
intermediate students excelled and were honored with
Silver status. Our junior team excelled and brought
home the bronze! CONGRATULATIONS!
EXTRA CURRICULAR
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.
CHESS: 30 students signed up for our junior/intermediate
chess club. 10 students were selected to attend a chess
competition on April 25. Junior Students: Daniel M, Jelanie P.,
Adam F., Jesse F., Christian T., Intermediate Students: Beni D.,
Stefan L., Aiden B., Justine R., Mate V. Thanks to the teacher
leads; T. Deleo, J. Ianiero and S. Guilherme. We were
pleased our students had this additional opportunity and
next year we are looking to expand this club.
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. Their Hockey Challenge
will be on May 21 at St. Angela Merici School.
ARE YOU TICKED?
Make Sure Your School Support Designation is English Separate
(Catholic)
It’s a powerful message in support of Catholic education
On October 27, you will cast your vote for Catholic school trustee
in the Municipal elections. Make your vote count, by ensuring you
are registered as an English Separate school supporter.
When you designate yourself as an English Separate school
supporter, you help foster a strong political voice, through your
elected representative (Trustee), in ensuring your rights to a Catholic education for the young people in our province.
INFOpage - an online resource for information
about awards, scholarships, fundraising opportunities,
educational resources, professional development opportunities, parent/guardian resources and community events. To access the INFOpage, visit
www.dpcdsb.org.
To verify that you are registered as an English Separate school
supporter:
Check the assessment section of your Tax Bill or Property
Assessment Notice
Check your Voter Information Card received by mail during
the month of May
We can help you register or change your direction of school support. Contact the Admissions Department at 905-890-0708 ext.
24512.
For more information, visit www.dpcdsb.org
School Council & Community Bulletin Board
Located beside the front door. Feel free to check the
bulletin board regularly for School Council Updates,
School/Board Updates and Community events.
School Council Meeting
Our next school council meeting will be held on
Wednesday May 21 at 6:30 p.m. in our library, all are
welcome to attend.
Mr. Sub Lunches
Thursday May 15th is Mr. Sub Lunch.
Details regarding the lunch packages were sent out .Thanks
to Tish G. for continuing to coordinate and provide this additional lunch service to our community. It would be appreciated if all orders/money are submitted by 9:30 a.m. on the
due date, as we have many orders to collate. Please call
the office if you are able to assist with this luncheon, we
require additional volunteers.
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Welcome to Kindergarten
Safety Drills
All new junior kindergarten (Year One Full day Kindergarten) students that will be attending St. Monica
School in September are invited to join us (along with
their parents) in our Welcome to Kindergarten evening, on Thursday May 8th at 6:00 p.m. Welcome to
Kindergarten is an orientation program, where families
participate in activities that will help junior kindergarten students (Year One Full Day Kindergarten) prepare for school.
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.
IMMUNIZATION UPDATE:
The health department has sent out notices to all students whose
immunization is not up to date. If you received a letter from the
health department, please ensure that you provide them with all
updated information by the end of May. According to the Education Act, if your child does not have updated immunization, he/
she will be suspended from school.
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
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. Extra-curricular 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.
Student Accident Insurance Brochures are sent home with students at the beginning of each year. If you do not receive one
please contact us at the school. Participation in all extracurricular activities or excursions will require acknowledgement
of receipt and awareness of Student Accident Insurance available for purchase.
Criminal Reference Checks/Declaration Forms
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 council-dealing 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. Peroni-Principal). 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.
Parenting and Family Literacy Centre
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 9:30
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.
Curriculum Corner
DIFFERENTIATING INSTRUCTION
No two students are the same, and all of our students have varied needs. Therefore, teachers
make it part of their instructional routine to differentiate instruction. What does this look like in your
child’s classroom?
Teachers must address the needs of all Learning
Styles
and tactile learners
Teachers must address the needs of Multiple Intelligences
Kinesthetic, Interpersonal, and Naturalist
Teachers must take into consideration a student’s
Learning Skills and Work Habits
behaviour?
age time to complete tasks?
mal super-vision
Through differentiating instruction, teachers provide a
learning environment which may include:
accessible to all students and are well-organized
-fiction,
range of clearly labeled reading levels, variety of reading
selections, magazines, posters, varied genres, etc.)
reading area, whiteboards, smart boards, small group
workspaces)
anchor charts, descriptive feedback, classroom expectations posted, posted classroom schedules, etc.)
Differentiating instruction, will also be evident in the teacher’s instructional strategies……
-created with students (editing checklists, vocabulary walls, graphic organizers, text features)
-creating and posting success criteria for lesson expectations and student improvement
of others?
-ended questions
learning
monitor progress towards achieving them?
ties
students to think about their level achievement and goals
for improvement, descriptive feedback
-life situations
rent work
YOU Make A Difference!!!
Life Is a Gift Today
Before you say an unkind word Think of someone who can't speak.
Before you complain about the taste
of your food
- Think of someone who has nothing
to eat.
Before you complain about your husband or wife
- Think of someone who's crying out
to GOD for a companion.
Today before you complain about
life
- Think of someone who went too early to heaven.
Before whining about the distance
you drive
-Think of someone who walks the
same distance with
their feet.
And when you are tired and complain about your job
Thank you to all parents/guardians who:
•volunteered to coordinate /assist with the Mr. Sub luncheonTish
•volunteered to coordinate /assist with the Gr. 7/8 Poutine
Lunch-Nancy/C. McIntyre
•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 Kiss and Ride procedures and are
following our safe school drive way practices
•offered a full day Black History Month presentation to our
students-Francoise
•continue to appreciate our digital photos on the big screen
•complimented S. Silva/C. Thornton for receiving the noteworthy CAPE primary educator award
•appreciate all the additional extra-curriculars, excursions
offered to your children
•support our school council and all the work they do on your
behalf
•were able to participate in HOLY WEEK
•continue to offer prayers, support and encouragement when
staff/families are going through difficult times
- Think of the unemployed, the disabled, and those who wish they had
your job.
And when depressing thoughts seem
to get you down
- Put a smile on your face and think:
you're alive and still around.
(Author Unknown)
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”
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.