60 Sterritt Drive
Brampton, Ontario L6Y 5B6
Tel (905) 454-6346 Fax (905) 454-6349
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January 6: Happy New Year! Welcome Back!
January 7: 10 Youth Faith Ambassadors SFX Parish
January 8: School Council Meeting 6:30 p.m.
All Welcome!
January 9: Gr. 2 Rosary, PIZZA DAY
January 15: Rosary Apostolate; Gr. 5 Extended French
Information Meeting 7 p.m.
January 16: Mr. Sub , Peel Waste Sessions
January 20: PD Day
January 21: Drop Off Used Books
January 23: Pizza Day
ADDITIONAL DATES
January 24: Hip Hop Groups Burton Manor; January 27: Skills Presentation all Gr. 7&8 Gymnasium
January 27: FDK Registration 7 p.m., January 29-Jan. 31 FDK Registration 9-12; 1-3
February 3: Newsletter Distributed
February 4: Report Cards Go Home Gr. 1-8
February 6: Interview Evening 4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.; 6:15 p.m.-8:15 p.m.; School Council Used Book Sale, Pizza Day
February 12: Gr. 5 Extended French Applications Due; Rosary Apostolate
February 13: Mr. Sub Day; Boys Junior Basketball-St. Kevin
February 14: School Council Dance-A-Thon (Cupid-A-Thon)
February 17: Family DayNO SCHOOL, February 20: Family Movie Evening Share Life-6:00 p.m., Pizza Day
Attachments: Home and School; Math In Motion
Jan. 2014
Newsletter
Mississauga Brampton
Central Family of Schools
L. Papaloni
Superintendent
P. Peroni
Principal
C. Duke
Vice Principal
C. McIntyre
Head Secretary
E. Weseloh
Assistant Secretary
T.B.D.
Council Co- Chairs
A. da Silva
Trustee
(905) 890-0708 (ext. 20154) anna.dasilva@dpcdsb.org
St. Jerome’s Parish
Fr. Jan Kolodynski
Pastor
8530 Chinguacousy Rd.,
Brampton, Ontario
905-455-4260
Website: www.stjeromeparish.ca

Principal’s Message:
Best wishes to all St. Monica families for a very peaceful and loving New Year.
May 2014 see Jesus fill your lives with His wonder.
The teachers are ready to begin the New
Year with renewed energy dedicated to teaching your children to attain educational success. We are pleased to welcome J. Ianiero who will be replacing
T. Gratton who is on maternity leave. J.
Ianiero brings a wealth of talent and skills and commitment to Catholic Education.
Welcome to the new families that have moved into our area, we are certain you will feel “at home” at St. Monica School! A fond farewell to those who have left St. Monica
School, we wish you every success! God Bless!
Remember to try to be kinder than necessary, for everyone we meet may be fighting some kind of battle.
THE CATHOLIC SCHOOL
“Catholic Schools aspire to a holistic influence in that they seek to infuse the whole curriculum and the ethos with the
Catholic unifying vision. The Catholic character of a school is not something extra appended to the otherwise neutral content of the curriculum, to the otherwise instrumental process of teaching and the otherwise non-ideological climate of the school. The distinctively Catholic inspiration of a school leaves, on the contrary, its internal mark on the whole curriculum and the ethos of that school.”
Stefaan E. Cuypers A Journal of Catholic
Education and Practice “The Ideal of Catholic Education in a
Secularized Society” June 2004
This is the moment to continue to teach our faith! In Catholic schools we provide space and time for the holy.
This month we are focusing on “Self Control”. Self Control God wants us to do what is we know and feel is right. A Catholic school is the ideal place to practice and prepare to live a virtuous life.
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)
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.
Fr. Jan “Our Good Father”
Fr. Jan was extremely busy this Christmas Season, we hope he gets some well deserved rest this month.
Throughout 2014, we will continue to work with Fr. Jan on the faith formation of students, families and staff. We look forward to having him at our school anytime!
Important Date:
March 1, 10 a.m. Gr. 2 Reconciliation-St. Jerome Parish
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.
The group is currently practicing for the Good Friday presentation of
The Way Of The Cross. All new members are welcome for both acting and singing roles.

To Send or Not to Send...
Cold and Flu season is upon us. We remind parents to please use discretion in keeping your children home to recover. A child who is coughing and sneezing, is not capable of learning — and is in the position of infecting other children. If your child is well enough to attend school, it is expected that they are well enough to go outside for recess.
Winter Wear
Winter is here! Please assist us in encouraging your child to dress appropriately for the cold weather. The students will continue to play outside for 2 fifteen-minute recesses and 1 forty-minute lunch break. FDK-two (30-40 minutes outdoor activities daily). Outdoor play is a healthy and invigorating activity when students are wearing suitable clothing and warm mittens. Please write your child’s name on boots, hats, mitts and snowsuits. Children must change into their indoor shoes for warmth, comfort and cleanliness.
Please put an extra pair of mittens and socks in your child’s school bag in case they need a dry change.
It is winter in Canada. This means children need to dress warmly. Here are some tips to help you ensure your child is dressed for the cold:
• A hat is essential - 80% of body heat is lost through the top of the head
• Mitts - to allow the fingers to stay together to generate increased heat
• A windproof/ waterproof jacket - to maximize warmth and maintain dryness on snowy days
• Winter boots - to provide traction to prevent slips and falls, to keep feet dry and warm
• Waterproof pants - to ensure students are warm outdoors and are dry when they enter after recesses
Remember, except under unusual conditions students go outside at recess and over the lunch hour.
SAFETY-No Snowballs Permitted
Throwing snowballs on school property is ABSOLUTELY
PROHIBITED.
Although it may seem like a fun activity, our experience has shown that serious accidents can and do occur.
Students have been reminded on a regular basis through daily announcements and teachers that while out for recess, snow stays on the ground. It is for the safety of all of our students that this procedure is in place. Parents are asked to reinforce this safety rule with your child. Consequences will apply for students who disregard the school safety expectation, and may result in a formal suspension from school.
Full-Day Kindergarten Registration for 2014-15
Registration for Full-Day Kindergarten for the 2014-15 school year, will take place at St. Monica on the following days:
Monday, January 27, 2014
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Friday, January 31, 2014
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.*
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
* Snow Date:
Tuesday, January 28, 2014 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
For more information about registration and the Full-Day
Kindergarten program, call St. Monica School or visit www.dpcdsb.org
.
Extended French Information Meeting
Grade 4 parent(s)/guardian(s), who wish to enrol their child in a
Grade 5 Extended French class for September, 2014 are invited to attend an information meeting at:
School: St. Monica School
Address: 60 Sterritt Dr.
Brampton, L6Y 5B6
Date: Wednesday January 15, 2014
Time: 7:00 pm.
Applications will be accepted at our school until 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, February 12th, 2014.
Outdoor/Indoor Shoes
Parents/Guardians! We need your help to keep our school safe, clean and dust-free. Please send an indoor pair of shoes.
If you require assistance please contact the school.
Safe and Fair Play
Your child(ren)’s safety is a major concern. Thank you for your assistance and cooperation with our enforcement of the NO
CONTACT and NO INTERFERING with other students’ rule.
Although it is normal for children to have disagreements, this form of conflict does not appear to be a major problem, and is resolved at the school level. Physical contact, interfering and rough play is a concern. We are working with all children
(providing examples) to heighten awareness of what safe play means. The children are cautioned frequently that the components of Safe Play are NO CONTACT and NO
INTERFERING with other children. Students who play together are of quite different athletic and/or intellectual abilities; to ensure safety of students with varying abilities, you are asked to reinforce these principles with your child(ren). As always you will be notified if your child is in repeat violation of this rule.

Early to Bed….Early to Rise
Getting enough sleep is crucial to school success with academics, attitude, behaviour, social adjustment, effort, contentment and well-being. Research indicates that consistency in this routine is extremely important for success at school.
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. Winter outdoor activities, 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.
GOING GREEN
Thanks to the numerous families whom submitted your e-mail address for GOING GREEN. Effective immediately, newsletter, forms, messages etc., will be sent electronically. If you have not already signed up for going green, you still can, please contact the office. We will still send out paper copies of newsletters to the youngest and only for those families whom did not sign up for this option.
The Columbian Squires are the official youth organization of The Knights
Of Columbus. The Squires program develops leadership by allowing the
Squires to plan and carry out activities with advice, suggestions and encouragement from Knights Leaders. Squires also have fun and bond while helping their Church and community through service. St. Patricks Circle
2041 would like to extend an open invitation to all Catholic boys age 10-18 to meet with us every Thursday night from 7-9pm at St. Monica School for our weekly activity night where we play sports like basketball, soccer, floor hockey and dodgeball. Every week we meet together to not only play but to learn how to strengthen our Catholic Faith through prayer, reading the gospel and learning how to pattern our lives around the Youth Christ. For more information please contact Knights Of Columbus Youth Director Domenic Rutigliano at 905 459 0488 or by email at dmrdistributing@aol.com
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!
Knights of Columbus Free Throw
Thanks to all classroom teachers for having the students try out for Free throw during their gym classes. L. Gredi, T. Deleo and student helpers will soon be holding our in school competition.
The selected students will represent our school at their competition on February 4, 2014 here at St. Monica School.
BASKETBALL
Our coaches have been practicing with our students in preparation of their basketball tournaments. Thanks to M. Manalo and S.
MacDonald for volunteering to coach and practice with our students.
STUDENT FAITH AMBASSADORS
Thanks to T. Collier, A. Tac, S. Figliuzzi, J. Conway, J. Correia, T.
Deleo for leading our Faith Ambassadors, congratulations to the following students who are committed to the youth ambassador group;
Maya L.
, Cieria P.
, Andrew P.
, Natalie T.
, Eugenio F.
, Camilla F.
, Isabella
U.
, Katelyn A.
, Jeslyn A , Faustina M.
, Marianne N.
, Teesha A.
, Salena G.
, Alexia P.
,
Reese Q.
, Jamauri N.
, Peace O.
, Ella S.
, Yasmine A.
, Ad a m S.
, Christian T.
, Natalina
D.
, Anthony M.
, Christina J.
, Jade M.
, Justin K.
, Cerra C.
, Elissa S.
, Mate V.
, Beni D.
,
Stefan L.
, Victoria M.
, Angela S.
, Jordan B.
, Anjelica M.
, Dumebi I.
, Janella L.
, Megan
M.
, Miryam K.
, Emerson G.
, Jefferey O.
, Jude A.
, Tuyet P.
, Autum G., Belen F. Ten of our Faith Ambassadors will be attending a commissioning ceremony/mass at St. Francis Xavier Parish. We thank J. Conway for taking these students to this special event, as well as the students who will be representing us.
Student Council
Thanks also to our Student Council for their lead with Our Christmas Tree Of Warmth. We thank them for all their involvement throughout the school under the lead of M. Heitzner and L. Gredi.
ECO/HEALTHY SCHOOLS
St. Monica continues to work on going green and being healthy through our excited new initiative: WALKING WEDNESDAYS!!!
Every Wednesday, students are asked to walk to and from school to help out the environment and work on becoming healthier kids!
Parents, we need your help with this initiative! Please encourage your son or daughter to walk to school on Wednesdays! The class with the most walkers will receive a class prize!!! Also don’t forget
Waste Free Fridays, yes send snacks, lunch, etc, in reusable containers for students to bring home!
Let's continue working together to be an Eco-Friendly and Healthy school community!

SCHOOL HOURS:
9:15-3:45
Bell to Bell, Time on Task
Arriving late for class means that a pupil misses a very important part of the day - the time when instructions for the day’s activities are given, discussed and teaching begins.
Entering a classroom late is embarrassing for a child. It interrupts the lesson for both the teacher and the other pupils. The habit or custom of punctuality is one that should be established very early in a child’s school life. School attendance and punctuality are legal requirements. We ask for your cooperation in ensuring your child’s regular attendance by arriving before 9:15 a.m. Bell to Bell, Time on
Task!
Just a reminder that students should not bring to school items of value. These may be things of sentimental value or monetary value. This is, also, not the place where cards or any other collectibles are traded. Cell phones, cameras, ipods and other electronic devices should not be visible at school. The school is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
SCHOOL COUNCIL NEWS
Volunteers Needed Consider giving of some time to become involved in various aspects of school life. School
Council also requires volunteers to assist with their many endeavours at our school, specifically our major fundraiser –
Valentine Dance-A-Thon, Used book Sale and Mr. Sub luncheons. Please come out and share your talents. Many hands make light work. Don’t forget to get your required
Criminal Reference Check.
Mr. Sub Lunches Thursday January 16th is Mr. Sub
Lunch. Details regarding the lunch packages will be sent out shortly. Thanks to Tish G. and the school council for coordinating and offering this additional lunch option.
DANCE A THON
Please join us in promoting, supporting, seeking out sponsorships for our School council Dance-A-Thon on February
14, 2014. This is the major fundraiser led by our school council. We require volunteers to assist with the pledge collections, decorations, and just come out and have fun dancing. We are asking you also to assist by bringing your son/daughter’s pledge form to work, ask close neighbours and relatives to sponsor your child. All funds raised will directly benefit the school, and the Arts program within the school.
School Council Meeting
Our next school council meeting will be held on Wednesday
January 8 at 6:30 p.m. in our library, all are welcome to attend.
School Council & Community Bulletin Board
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
.
Parents and guardians of Dufferin-Peel students can stay upto-date with the latest board news and information by joining the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board E-
Community. Members will receive the latest news and information by email, including media releases, school activities and events, board highlights, school and transportation cancellations, plus useful tips for parents. Sign up online
TODAY!
You may go to www.stopr.ca
for daily bus cancellations or delays.

M ILK 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 J. Ianiero, M. Zarkovic, N. Leo and
Gr. 8 students and student council for coordinating.
PIZZA
Pizza days will continue twice a month on
Thursdays. This month January 9 and January 23. 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. We are considering having pizza days three times per month, carefully read the next bi-monthly orders and decide if you want your child to participate.
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 during school hours.
Inclement Weather Conditions
On the days when the weather is extremely hazardous or conditions seem to be deteriorating throughout the day, parents may decide to keep their children home in the morning, or not have them return after lunch, for reasons of safety. On days when the weather is extremely hazardous, please listen to a radio station for information regarding the operation of school buses. If the bus does not run in the morning, there are no buses in the afternoon.
Bus Cancellation During the winter months inclement weather may cause disruption of bus transportation and regular school operations.
A decision to cancel school transportation and/or to close schools is usually made by 6:00 a.m. and will be announced on the following radio and television stations: NOTE: If buses are cancelled,
Pizza, Mr. Sub, Dance-A-Thon, tournaments are cancelled!
VIRGIN RADIOFM99.9 CHUM AM1050 CFTR AM680 CFNY FM102.1/AM640 CJCL
AM590 CHFI FM98.1 CFRB AM1010 EZ ROCK FM97.3
AM860 FM Z103.5 FM93.1 FM Q107 CHIN FM100.7/
AM1540 CBC99.1 CITYPULSE
CJBC (FR)
GLOBAL NEWS CTV
The board will be communicating one of four standard messages to the radio stations. The four announcements and their effect on the transportation system are as follows: (Please note that the highlighted text only will be communicated by the radio stations).
1. “DUFFERIN -PEEL CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD BUSES SERVING
ST. ANDREW, ST. BENEDICT AND ST. PETER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND R.F.
HALL SECONDARY SCHOOL ARE CANCELLED FOR TODAY.”
2. “THE DUFFERIN -PEEL CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD BUSES
AND THE PEEL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD BUSES IN THE TOWN OF CALEDON
AND THE COUNTY OF DUFFERIN ARE CANCELLED”.
This means that all runs listed under announcement #l PLUS the following are cancelled.
All schools in the Town of Caledon and all school runs that begin in the Town of Caledon.
Individual schools will be notified if this cancellation affects their school.
3. “THE DUFFERIN -PEEL CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD AND THE
PEEL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD BUSES ARE CANCELLED.” This means that:
ALL Transportation services provided by the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board and The Peel District School Board, including buses, vans and taxis have been cancelled for the entire day.
4. “THE SCHOOLS AND OFFICES OF BOTH THE DUFFERIN -PEEL CATHOLIC DIS-
TRICT SCHOOL BOARD AND THE PEEL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD ARE
CLOSED.” This means that: ALL Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board ad Peel
District School Board schools and offices are closed to all students and staff.
YOU Make A Difference!!!
Thank you to all parents/guardians who:
•volunteered to coordinate /assist with the Mr. Sub luncheon
•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
•support all efforts of our school council
•continue to respect our Kiss and Ride procedures and are adhering to this practice
•have been seeking out sponsorships for our dance -a-thon;
Joanne and Phil S.