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PRINCIPAL:
VICE PRINCIPAL:
HEAD SECRETARY:
ASSISTANT SECRETARY:
ASSISTANT SECRETARY:
November 2015
A. D’Agostino
V. Viola
M. Villella
A. Burt
A. Mijandrusic
120 Harvest Moon Drive, Bolton, Ontario L7E 2W1 Phone: (905) 857-7582
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS:
TRUSTEE:
HOLY FAMILY CHURCH
PASTOR:
ASSOCIATE PASTOR:
Fax: (905) 857-9353
L. Storey
F. Di Cosola
1-800-387-9501
905-951-8898
ST. NICHOLAS CATHOLIC SCHOOL COUNCIL
Co-CHAIRS: K. Foschia and L D’ Orazio
Fr. L. Leger
Fr. D. Gikonyo
905 857-1938
SCECRETARY: M. Pacek
Treasurer: L. Girimonte
Community rep- N. D’Emilio Parish Rep: J. Christie
SAFE ARRIVAL PROGRAM: Please remember to phone in your child’s absence: 905 857-7582.
The answering machine is available 24 hours - Messages are picked up regularly.
For more information about school events, go to our school website: http://www.dpcdsb.org/NICHO
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November
Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with
me...
As Catholics and Canadians, November is a
special month of remembrance. All Saints, All
Souls and Remembrance Day invite us to be mindful of all those who
we know that have died and sacrificed their lives. May God forever
give them rest and may we continue to live our lives through our good
works and actions. As we continue to grow as a Faith community, let
us pray for one another that God may give us strength to be Peace
Keepers and role models for our children.
AT ST. NICHOLAS SCHOOL – WE
PAUSE TO REMEMBER
On November 11th, Canadians all across the
country, stop and honour those who have
served, at home or overseas, in World War I,
World War II, Korea and Afghanistan. We also
recognize the incredible velour our modern day
Peace keepers and armed forces display in missions around the world.
St. Nicholas School extends an invitation to parents to join us in
recognizing this special day. Our Remembrance Day Service will take
place on Tuesday, November 11th, 2015. We will have 2 services, one at
9:30 am and the second at 11:20 am in the gymnasium. Parents are
welcome to join us for this peaceful ceremony. Poppies will be
available and the children are encouraged to make a small donation to
the Royal Canadian Legion beginning the week of November 2, 2015.
Students are invited to wear their uniforms of service (i.e. Air
Cadets, Boy Scouts, Girl Guides, Brownies, and Beavers etc.) or wear
colours of red and white to show support on November 11, 2015.
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In Flanders Fields
In Flanders Fields the poppies grow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved, and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders Fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe;
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders Fields.
-John McCrae
ALL SAINTS DAY
All Saints Day is celebrated on
November 1st, and reminds our
community of those men and
women (both known and unknown)
who have lived faithful lives in the
Church. On this day we remember our
saints in our prayers and ask for their
prayers and intercessions.
ALL SOULS DAY IS ON
NOVEMBER 2ND
All Souls Day is a Roman
Catholic day of remembrance for
friends and loved ones who have
passed away.
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Happy
Thanksgiving!
REPORTS AND STUDENT/PARENT
/TEACHER CONFERENCING
Progress Reports for grades 1-8 will go home on
Tuesday November 17th, 2015. The progress
report is designed to show student’s general
development of learning skills and work habits as
well as a student’s general progress in working
towards the achievement of curriculum
expectations in all subjects. A conference with parents is not mandatory
during the Progress Report period. Conference request forms will be
going home on November 10, 2015. If a conference has been requested,
please call the school office from Mon. Nov.16th thru Wed. Nov 18th
between the hours of 9:30am -11:30am, and at 1:30pm to 3:30pm to
book your conference time. Conferences will take place on the evening
of Thursday, November 19th, 2015.
FRENCH IMMERSION INFORMATION MEETING
Year 2 Kindergarten parent(s)/guardian(s), who wish to enroll their child
in a Grade 1 French Immersion class for September, 2016 are invited to
attend an information meeting at:
French Immersion
Schools
St. Gertrude
St. Pio of Pietrelcina
Our Lady of
Providence
St. Angela Merici
St. Joachim
Divine Mercy
St. Elizabeth Seton
St. Margaret of
Scotland
Information Session
Location
St. Pio of Pietrelcina
4765 Huron Heights
Drive
Mississauga
St. Angela Merici
83 Edenbrook Hill Drive
Brampton
Date and Time
St. Margaret of Scotland
2266 Council Ring Road
Mississauga
Thursday, November 12,
2015
7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 10,
2015
7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November
11, 2015
7:00 p.m.
2016-17 Kindergarten Registration
Registration for Kindergarten for the 2016-17 school year, will take
place on:
Monday, January 25, 2016
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.*
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Thursday, January 28, 2016
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Friday, January 29, 2016
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
* Snow Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2016, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
For more information about registration and the Kindergarten program,
call [905 857-7582] or visit www.dpcdsb.org.
PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES PEDs:
Students are permitted to register and use personal electronic devices
(PEDs) on board premises and/or board sanctioned events for
educational purposes, under the direction of staff and only with
parent/guardian permission. Students may register their PED for the
purpose of connecting to the board wireless network. Students are
required to adhere to the student “Personal Electronic Device Used with
WI-FI Network Student Agreement” (GF 337). Parents must complete
the GF form before students will be allowed to register their PED.
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Please be advised that the Dufferin-Peel
Catholic District School Board will not be
responsible for any cost incurred through
the use of personal data plans.
PEDs are to be used responsibly and should
not interfere with learning; their use must
comply with the Catholic Code of Conduct,
board policies and procedures. Any personal
communications (i.e., phone calls, text
messages, etc.) will continue to be directed
through the main office. Failure to comply
with these guidelines may result in a loss of
PED privileges and/or any other consequences
deemed necessary by school administration.
Students are responsible for the safety
and security of PEDs at all times and
the Board assumes no responsibility for
lost, damaged or stolen devices.
THINK PAPER /
CONDUCT REPORTS
At St. Nicholas School
we use a variety of
techniques to deal with
misbehavior.
One
technique that we are
using is a Think Paper. The think paper
is a tool that requires your child(ren) to
reflect on what they have done and what
they should/would do the next time a
similar situation were to occur. The think
paper is then brought home to parents to
share and be returned the next day signed.
It is our hope that you would discuss the
situation with your child. If a child
receives three or more think papers
Administration would then complete a
Conduct Report. If your child receives a
conduct report they have a conversation
with the principal or vice principal of the
school. They will then be given an
appropriate consequence and you would
be notified. A conduct report can also be
completed if the behaviour is very serious
and needs parental involvement and
attention right away.
SECURITY
For the safety and security of your
children, ONLY staff and assigned
supervisors are allowed in the school yard
during recesses. Parents, guardians and
caregivers are kindly asked NOT go into
The students’ play yard at the back and
side of the school. If you need to speak to
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your child we require you to come to the office and we will locate your
child and have them meet you in the office. We thank you for your
co‐operation in supporting the safe environment of our school.
LUNCH TABLE
Many parents come to school to drop off their child’s
lunch during school hours. We have a lunch table set up
in our front foyer for parents to drop off their child’s
lunch. Often, parents will hang around in the front foyer
until their child comes down to pick up their lunch. This has created a
lot of traffic in our front foyer during a busy transition time.
Consequently, this makes it difficult to monitor and compromises safety
in our school. Effective immediately, we are asking that when parents
are dropping off their child’s lunch, they label it, place it on the lunch
table and exit. Your child will come down when the lunch period begins.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation. This will make for a much
safer environment for all our students.
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PREVENT FLU AND COLDS BY EATING HEALTHY
With the cold season upon us, why not strengthen your
child’s immunity system with a healthy dose of these
natural remedies:
Fruit Bonanza Smoothie, made with raspberries, kiwi,
pineapple, peppers, milk, and yogurt
Super Food Trail mix, made with dried pumpkin seeds,
shreddies, raisins and dried blueberries
Stay Healthy Veggie & Dip made with hummus dip
accompanied by sliced peppers, broccoli, snow peas and carrots
DRESSING FOR WINTER
Please assist us in encouraging your child to dress
appropriately for the weather. Except when the weather
is extremely cold or wet, the students will be going
outside during the recess and lunch periods.
The Dufferin‐Peel Catholic District School policy states
that consideration should be given for keeping students
indoors during recesses when the wind chill reaches –
20C. At –25C students will be kept indoors. For the
younger students, it would be helpful if parents were to label items of
clothing with their child’s name. Each term, items make their way to
the Lost and Found and are never claimed. Labeled items can be returned
more easily and mixed up items sorted out more readily. If your child
brings home an item by mistake, please return it to the school so that this
mix up may be corrected the next day.
INDOOR SHOES
We have already begun to experience colder and wet
weather. In order to avoid tracking mud, water and
snow into the classroom, it will be necessary for
each student to have a pair of indoor running shoes.
Students will change into this additional pair of
shoes as soon as they come to their class. We are
also requesting that the shoes the students will
wear indoors, have non marking soles so that
there will be no black scuff marks on the floors. We appreciate your
assistance in this endeavor.
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LOCKDOWN
We have scheduled our Lock Down drill
for the week of November 9-13, 2015.
The drill will be conducted with as much
sensitivity as possible in order not to cause
undue concern with students. If you have
any questions or concerns, please do not
hesitate to contact the school.
SCHOOL BUS SAFETY
A reminder to parents,
guardians and students not
to walk in between parked
busses at the front of the
school. This is a safety concern for us and
for the bus drivers. We thank all students
and parents for your co‐operation in this
matter.
LATE BUSES
Due to circumstances over which we have
no control at the school, buses are often
irregular in schedules. We realize that this
is an inconvenience for you when picking
up your children at the bus stop.
Fortunately, we now have a website where
parents can check for bus delays and
cancellations. The website is
www.stopr.ca. At the school when buses
are late, students remain under the
supervision of the teachers or
administration.
BUS DRIVER
APPRECIATION
CELEBRATION
St. Nicholas celebrated Bus
Driver Appreciation Day on
October 16, 2015 with cards
of appreciation for all that they do. We are
grateful for the safety and care our bus
drivers take each and every day with our
students. Thank you Mrs. Blazys for
coordinating!
BUS PATROLLERS
Congratulations to all the following
students who were successful in
completing the Bus Patrollers Training
program at the Peel Children’s Safety
Village. Thank you to Malina, Alessandro,
Braden, Mitch, Adrianna, Mikayla,
Cadence, Brooke, Zachary, Ashley,
Brendon, Austin, Michael, Isabella, and
Emma as well as Mrs. Blazys and Mrs.
Morrone who supported this event.
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your own acts as right or wrong. What
does conscience do…?
Look Like? A person of conscience keeps
his/her promises.
YOUTH FAITH AMBASSADORS – COMMISSIONING
CEREMONY
Our Youth Faith Ambassadors participated in a
BECDM Commissioning Ceremony on October 23, 2015
at Holy Family Parish. Congratulations to Emma, Jessica,
Sofia, Kristina, Julia, Lara, Adelle, Alexia, Samantha, Julia
R., Maria, Isabella, Ashley, Cadence, Keinnell, Nicole,
Victoria V., Daniella, Malina, Victoria C., Carly, Victoria M., Victoria
G., Elisa, Melanie, Daniela as well as our Teacher Advisors, Mrs.
Morrone and Mrs. Rizarri for all their support.
BULLYING PREVENTION
CORNER– EVERYONE NEEDS TO
LEARN TO LIVE IN PEACE
A “Peace Place” is to be used as a place
for reflection and conflict resolution. It is
a place that encourages students to reflect
on, discuss and try to solve difficulties
they are experiencing. This idea of having
a ‘calming’ space is used in schools,
workplaces and family homes.
HARVEST CAMPAIGN
We extend a sincere thank you to the many
families that very generously donated nonperishable food for our annual Thanksgiving
Food Drive. All proceeds went to Caledon
Community Services located in Bolton. Thank you to Mrs. Marbella,
Mrs. DeBartolo, Mrs. Baldwin and Mrs. Porco and grade 3 classes for
organizing this event. St. Nicholas School came together to support
families in need.
VIRTUE AWARDS
Congratulations to
our October Virtue
Catch the Spirit
Award Recipients!
Kindergarten –
Christian M.
Primary – Sofia D.
Junior – Domenic D.
Intermediate – Zack
O.
These students received a Virtue T - Shirt
for demonstrating and living the virtues at
St. Nicholas school.
ST. NICHOLAS CROSS COUNTRY
Congratulations to all the St. Nicholas students who participated at the
BECDM Cross Country Meet. Our students and coaches, Mrs. Blazys,
Mrs. Fortini, and Mrs. Sirianni worked very hard and represented St.
Nicholas with pride. Congratulations to Madelyne, Alenka, Adelle, Kate,
Ethan, Franco, Sabrina, Kathryn, Megan, McKenzie and Ashley who
went to the Board level Cross Country Meet!
ST. NICHOLAS VOLLEYBALL
Great sportsmanship and team building were evident at the Jr. Boys
and Jr. Girls Volleyball Tournament. Both teams exhibited skill and
sportsmanship, a job well done! Thank you to our coaches Mrs.
Naccarato, Mrs. Grisolia and Mrs. Hegedusic and the St. Nicholas
teams for all their effort!
CANDY DRIVE FOR DR. SIMONE
Our Youth Faith Ambassadors are organizing a
collection of all candy for Dr. Simone. Boxes will
be set up in the front foyer. Please be generous and donate your
Halloween Candies. Our drive will take place from November 2 - 13,
2015. Thank you to our Youth Faith Ambassadors for their dedication
to service in support of such a worthy cause and to Mrs. Rizarri, and
Mrs. Morrone our YFA Advisors for organizing this event with our
YFA’s!
VIRTUE FOR THE MONTH OF
NOVEMBER
November Virtue of the Month is
Conscience
Conscience is having the knowledge of
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DATES AHEAD
NOVEMBER
2-11 YFA collecting donations for
Royal Canadian Legion
1
All Saints Day
2
All Souls Day
3
Gr. 7 and 8 Immunization
4
Grade 8’s visit St. Michaels’ S.S.
5
Picture Retake Day
11
Remembrance Day Celebration
12
Catholic School Council Meeting 7pm
16-18 Conference calls in
17
Progress Reports go home
19
Parent/Student/Teacher
Conferences
16-20 Anti Bullying Week
17
Rosary Apostolate
20
FDK to Rose Theatre
23,24,27 Dairy Farmer Visit
27
Family Christmas Craft Night
DECEMBER
6
8
15
Feast of St. Nicholas
School Mass 9:30am and 11:00am
Rosary Apostolate
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