St. Matthew Catholic
Elementary School
May 2016
280 Kingsbridge Garden Circle
A Mother's Love
Mississauga, ON
L5R 1L2
Tel: 905 890-6898
Fax: 905 890-7611
www.dpcdsb.org/MATHW
There are times when only a mother's
love can understand our tears, can
soothe our disappointments and calm all
of our fears.
Principal
E. Plastina
A Woman For All Seasons
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Secretary
N. Russo
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Superintendent
L. Papaloni
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Trustee
A. Abbruscato
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Parish Priest:
Fr. C. Macatangga
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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.
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There are times when only a mother's
faith can help us on life's way and inspire in us the confidence we need from
day to day.
Mary Most Holy, Mother of God,
For a mother's heart and a mother's faith
and a mother's steadfast love were fashioned by the angels and sent from God
above.
Pray for us.
--Author Unknown
Virtue of the Month: Acceptance
Kindness
Join the Dufferin-Peel
There are times when only a mother's
love can share the joy we feel when
something we've dreamed about quite
suddenly is real.
This month we will celebrate the virtue of
Acceptance. Thepathy
virtue of acceptance
describes our ability to look at attitudes
and actions of those around us and then
stop and consider without judging them.
The virtue of acceptance means that we
look beyond what we see - a person’s skin
colour, ethnic background, religion, age,
gender - and see a person created and
loved by God.
Wishing all mothers, grandmothers,
caregivers, a wonderful and loving
Mother’s Day!
Congratulations to our Grade 2 Students who received the Sacrament of
First Communion on Saturday, April 30, 2016!
Congratulations to our Grade 7 & 8 Students who received the
Sacrament of Confirmation on Sunday May 1, 2016!
Thank you to Father Carlos, Deo Simao and the Cristo Rei staff for their assistance in preparing our students for the sacraments.
CATHOLIC SCHOOL COUNCIL
The School Council Spring Fling Dance-a-thon was a fun event. We raised just over $2700 in donations. Thank
you to our families for your continued support in all our Council initiatives that enhance the well-being and success of our children.
YOUTH FAITH AMBASSADORS
Our Youth Faith Ambassadors visited Dr. Simone’s Warehouse on May 2, 2016. Our food donations were well
received, packed immediately, and placed in a container by our own students to send to help those in need in
Peru. Thank you to all who donated. Our Youth Faith Ambassadors will prepare our Closing/Graduation
Mass for Thursday, June 23 at 9:30 a.m. Parents are welcome.
In light of the change of seasons, we would ask that you review with your child(ren)
appropriate dress expectations. We ask for your support as we encourage a dress code
that reflects the school as a place of learning. Please also review with your child(ren) that what may be acceptable in the primary grades, may not be appropriate at the Junior or Intermediate level. Students who come to
school with inappropriate clothing, will be asked to phone their parents to arrange for a change of clothing.
SCHOOL COMMUNICATION
As you may be aware, we are now sending school communication electronically. Thank you to our many families who have signed up to receive information such as newsletters sent directly to their email account as an attachment. There are many benefits to joining the email distribution list, including supporting our Eco Friendly
initiative to reduce paper, reduce the risk of lost or misplaced information, and staying informed and up to date.
Newsletters and other communication will continue to be sent out to those families who have signed up. If you
wish to sign up please contact the Office.
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Catholic Education Week
May 1-6, 2016
Theme: Opening Doors of Mercy
“Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.” –
Matthew 5:7
The sub-themes for Catholic Education Week 2016
are as follows:
1. Mercy that Welcomes
2. Mercy that Loves
3. Mercy that Forgives
4. Mercy that Lives the Gospel
5. Mercy that Rejoices
Catholic Education Week begins on a Sunday to
highlight the partnership that remains the foundation
of Catholic education between our Catholic schools
and local Catholic parishes. Throughout Catholic
Education Week, we ask you to reflect on the significance of Catholic education’s presence and contribution in our Church, and in our society. Parents are
welcome to join us.
Tuesday, May 3 at 1 p.m.
Tuesday, May 3 at 6:30 p.m.
Ballroom Dancing Showcase
Kindergarten to Grade 8
Friday, May 6 at 10 a.m.
Please note . . .
Friday, May13, 2016 is a P.A. Day.
There
will be no school for students
on that day.
ECO TEAM UPDATE
The St. Matthew Green Team continues to be hard at work. All students are urged to bring in their
re-usable water bottles every day and especially on Wednesdays in order to participate in our
Wednesday Water Bottle Challenge! So far, the students in Mrs. Guidoni’s Kindergarten class have
been the greatest role models in maintaining and winning this challenge. CONGRATULATIONS!
The Eco Team recently completed their certification process and we are projected to be a GOLD ECO school! We
also have some very exciting Greening projects planned. Please look for our new native species garden at the front
of the school. Parents wishing to help us with our greening projects may leave their name at the Office and one of
the Green Team Co-ordinators will contact you. Thank you for your support!
EQAO PRIMARY AND JUNIOR ASSESSMENTS
This year, Grade 3 and 6 students will once again participate in Provincial Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) testing. Testing will take place between May 25 and
June 8. Since attendance will be extremely important during the EQAO testing period, par
ents are asked if at all possible, to refrain from arranging doctor or other appointments or
vacations during this time.
UPCOMING EVENTS…
May 4
May 5, 12, 19
May 5
May 12
May 13
May 16
May 17
May 19
May 23
May 25 –June 8
May 30
May 31-June 3
Grade 7 Students’ trip to Sheridan College Spotlight
Grade 3/4 - Swim to Survive Lessons
Kindergarten Students’ trip to Ripley’s Aquarium
Peel Health Immunization for Grade 7 Students and Grade 8 Girls
P.A. Day
Trip to Cedar Glen for ESL/Diversity Students
Grade 3 Students go to Festival of Trees at Harbourfront
Grade 8 Students’ Shadow Day at St. Francis Xavier
Victoria Day
EQAO for students in Grades 3 and 6
The Circles of Rosary
Licensed to Learn Luncheon
Grade 7 & 8 trip to Quebec City