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May Newsletter
Mary, Mother of Mothers
Secretary:
T. Sunseri
Superintendent:
D. Finegan-Downey
905-890-1221
Trustee(s):
S. Xaviour
416-528-9622
F. Di Cosola
905-951-8898
St. Patrick Parish
Pastor:
Fr. V. Mariziliano
905-794-0486
School Council Chair:
A. Ranieri
School Website:
www. dpcdsb.org/
PATRK
Mary, Mother of Mothers, we honor you this month of May.
Help us to be servants as you
were,
And carry the life of Jesus within
us always.
Help us to model our lives after
yours;
To become loving,
To love the unlovable,
To be closer to you,
To have greater trust,
To love our wayward families,
To become caring and serving to
all those we affect in our daily
lives.
Amen
M A Y
2 0 1 6
Principal’s message
Catholic Education Week takes place
from May 2-6th. Please see the calendar
enclosed for a full list of activities during
this important week. This year’s Catholic
Education week is Opening Doors of Mercy. 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. To honour Catholic Education
Week we will have a mass on Wednesday, May 4th at 9:30am. Parents are welcome to join us at the Church. Father
Vito will be blessing a statue of St. Patrick
that the church is donating to the school.
Following the mass the entire school population will participate in the procession
with the statue. The Youth Faith Ambassadors will be running a food drive during
this week. Please send in non-perishable
food items in support of those in need.
This is an exciting month as students ingrade 7 receive their Confirmation. May
God continue to bless them and guide
them on their faith journey. Thank you to
Mr. Broccoli, Mr. Tenuta and Father Vito
for all of their hard work in preparing the
students. I also wish to congratulate the
grade 2 students who received their First
Communion recently. Thank you to Mrs.
Scarfo for her hard work in preparing the
students for the sacrament.
As we honour Mary and all mothers during the month of May we are reminded of
the many blessings mothers bestow upon
their children each and every day. Let us
keep Mary and all mothers in our
thoughts and prayers.
N.Resendes
Principal
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Virtue of the Month– Acceptance
The virtue of acceptance describes our ability to look at the attitudes and action of
those around us and then just 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, sexual orientation and see a person as
created and loved by God.
School Bus Safety
As you know ensuring child safety is a very
important goal while students are on the bus.
Please remind your children of the following
rules on the bus:
 Listen to the driver when getting on and
off the bus, especially when a road must
be crossed
 Go directly to their seat and stay seated until they are let off the bus
 Follow all instructions from the bus driver, especially about where they
put their belongings
 No eating or drinking on the bus, school bags should remained closed
 No swearing or yelling or other types of inappropriate behaviour
 No opening or closing of windows unless the driver permits
 Keep all belongings inside the bus
 No damage to the bus seats (students will be held responsible)
 Respect private property while waiting for the school bus
 Allow the bus driver to focus on driving by not talking to the bus driver
while the bus is in operation unless it is necessary
School Council Retreat:
May 18, 2016 7pm
At St. Patrick’s Church
All parents are welcome
Next School Council
Meeting:
June 7, 2016
7:00pm
It is imperative that students understand that the bus driver’s main focus
must be to drive and so students must be on their best behaviour for the
duration of their trip.
Catholic Education Week takes place from May 2-6, 2016. 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 and that of our local parish, our home, or our Catholic school community.
This year’s theme, Opening Doors of Mercy is supported by five subthemes, one for each of the five days of Catholic Education week in order
to help students to understand the rich meaning of this year’s theme:
Monday: Mercy that Welcomes
Tuesday: Mercy that Loves
Wednesday: Mercy that Forgives
Thursday: Mercy that Lives the Gospel
Friday: Mercy that Rejoices
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Summer Literacy Camp—Senior Kindergarten to
Grade Six
Literacy camp provides a fun and innovative environment for learners! Small group and
individual attention for your child’s individual learning needs with a balanced literacy curriculum with lessons planned for your child’s individual learning needs. Registration is
available only through teacher referral. The Program runs weekdays, Monday July 11thFriday July 29th, 2016 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 pm at a cost of $300 for the full 3 week session. Please see the attached flyer for more details.
EQAO Update
The grade 3 and 6 assessments measure how well
students have met the expectations in the Ontario
Curriculum Grades 1-8. The assessments test what
students know and how well they apply their
knowledge and skills in reading, writing and mathematics in everyday situations by requiring students
to read and respond to passages, to write and to
solve mathematical problems. The results are reported in terms of achievement from levels 1-4 with
level 3, which represent a high level of achievement
as the standard.
The window for EQAO assessments of all grade 3
and 6 students of 2015/2016 has been established
for May 25 to June 8, 2016. Please keep this important time frame in mind when you are planning
family trips or appointments. It is important that all
Grade 3 and 6 students be on time and in attendance for these assessments.
For further details on our school results improvement plans or students achievement on the provincial assessments visit the Board website at: http://
wwww.dpcdsb.org/EQAO/.
Hats Off 2 KIDZ Walk
Schools across Dufferin-Peel Catholic District
School Board will be participating in the Annual
Walk-a-Thon in support of Hats Off 2 Kidz, Leukemia Research at Sick Kids Hospital on Thursday,
May 5, 2016 beginning at 9:00am. Schools will walk
on the school property area simultaneously.
Students are asked to bring any donation they wish
to support this cause. Remember no donation is too
small.
We invite all members of our school communities to
come and take a walk with us on this very special
day.
Chocolate Fundraiser
A huge thank you to everyone
who participated in the chocolate fundraiser!! We raised a
total of $3495.29! Thank you
to all of the School Council
Members who gave their time
and contributed to such a
successful fundraising event! Special thank you to
Mrs. Sunseri and Mrs. DiDomizio for all of their
efforts in coordinating this fundraiser!
Welcome to Kindergarten Information Evening
All parents who have registered their child for Junior Kindergarten for September 2016 are invited
to attend (with their child) a “Welcome to Kindergarten” information evening at St. Patrick on
Thursday, May 5, 2016 @ 6:30pm. Teachers
will be reviewing the Full Day Kindergarten Program and children will have an opportunity to experience some worthwhile activities and to bring
home a bag of useful supplies to practice these
activities.
The Brampton Parks and Recreation Dept., the
Brampton Library as well as the Caledon Early
Years Centre will also be here with interesting information for parents. We look forward to meeting
you!
PLASP After School Care
Parents who are in need of child care after school can
take advantage of the PLASP Child Care Program being held at St. Patrick School. For more information
contact
PLASP
at:
905-890-1711.
Dear parents, students, staff, administrators and parishioners of St.
Patrick’s parish:
As our Easter Season unfolds, and many of our children and young friends approach the church with family and loved ones to celebrate their First Holy Communion and Confirma on, we rejoice in the love and mercy of God who con nues to enrich us with his blessings. Tradi onally, the month of May, embracing the Feasts of Easter and Pentecost, reminds us of the early Chris an community. While wai ng for the promised gi of the Holy Spirit, they remained in the Upper Room, with Mary, the Mother of Jesus. She was their Mother and their teacher. Con nuing that tradi on, the Church dedicates the month of May to her love. We look upon her as she remains for us the perfect disciple of Christ, our Mother and our model in following her beloved Son and listening to his Word. May her love con nue to embrace our families. May her prayers be felt in the lives and the homes of all who face daily challenges. As the month of May begins, let us turn to her in confidence and trust, as her beloved children. It was from the Cross that Jesus entrusted all of us, in the person of John, the beloved disciple, to her, as her sons and daughters, brothers and sisters of the Lord. During the month of May, let us as individuals and families, turn to her in prayer and ask her to “pray for us”. Perhaps, as we gather around our dinner table, or at other moments of the day, an extra “Hail Mary” may be recited each day. Thanking her for her “yes” to God, and for bringing Jesus to us. Also, May begins with a week dedicated to Catholic Educa on. I take this opportunity, as I will each day at Mass this week, to thank God for the gi of Catholic Educa on. I also wish to congratulate all involved in our schools. Thank you and God bless you dear principals and viceprincipals, teachers and secretaries, custodians and volunteers. And above all, you, dear parents and guardians, students and all who believe and support Catholic Educa on. Let us pray that this gi may con nue to be appreciated and supported by all who are the recipients of its benefits. Wishing you blessings, love and peace, Fr. Vito Marziliano, Your pastor. May 2016
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Catholic
Education
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11:30 Jr.
Speech Competition in the
Gym
Hats off to
Pizza Friday
Sick Kids
Walk
Gr. 7 Confir- 1:35pm Diary
mation 7pm of Anne
Frank Presentation Gr. 4 &
Sub Day
up
6:30pm Welcome to Kindergarten
Mass at
9:30am
Virtue assembly in the gym
at 1:35 pm
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School Rooftop Photo
9:30am
Sport team
photos
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Gr. 4,5,6
Science Centre Trip
Sub Day
17
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Gr. 7 & 8
Immunization
13
14
PA Day
No School
Pizza Friday
18
19
20
School
Council Retreat 7pm
Sub Day
Gr. 4/5 trip
to Silvercreek
9:15 Virtues
Assembly/
Volunteer
Appreciation
Pizza Day
25
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27
Sub Day
Victoria Day
No School
29
11
Pizza Friday
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Summer Literacy Camp 2016
Community Information
A Literacy Reinforcement and Enhancement Program for Students
SK through Grade Six
Oral Language:
Reading:
Writing:
Listening and Speaking
Fluency, Motivation, Comprehension
Text Forms and the Traits of Writing
Writing Process
(Retelling and Proficient Reader
Strategies)
Foundational Skills:
Phonemic Awareness, Letter Sound
Identification, Concepts about Print,
Hearing and Recording Sounds in Words,
High Frequency Words
Friday Fun Days!
Spelling/ Phonics/ Working with Words/
Grammar / Vocabulary Development
Reader’s Theatre
Literacy experiences
Literacy Camp provides a fun and innovative environment for learners!
Small group and individual attention for students
Balanced literacy curriculum with lessons planned for your child’s individual learning needs
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Registration is available only through teacher referral.
Dates: Monday July 11th – Friday July 29th
Days: Weekdays
Time:
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Cost:
$300 for full 3-week session
MISSISSAUGA
Father Daniel Zanon
450 Hillcrest Ave.
St. Bernard of Clairvaux
3345 Escada Dr.
St. Catherine of Siena
2350 Hurontario St. S.
St. Gregory
1075 Swinbourne Dr.
St. John of the Cross
3180 Aquitaine Ave.
St. Louis
1450 Lewisham Dr.
St. Pio of Pietrelcina
4765 Huron Heights Dr
BRAMPTON
Lester B. Pearson
140 Howden Blvd.
St. Angela Merici
83 Edenbrook Hill Dr.
St. Jean-Marie Vianney
75 Jordensen Dr.
Ven. Michael J. McGivney
450 Fernforest Dr.
St. Nicholas
BOLTON
120 Harvest Moon Drive
Registration forms are available at
all Dufferin-Peel Elementary Schools after March Break.
For registration information please call 905-891-9263 ext. 0
Offered by the Department of Adult and Continuing Education
Registration Forms to be submitted to school by May 27, 2016.
April 6, 2016.
Dear: Principal and Teachers
National Youth Week and National Youth Arts Week (May 1st – May 7th) is an opportunity for
communities across Canada to rally together to celebrate our amazing youth – their energy, their
creativity, and their innovative spirits.
Check out these exciting opportunities for students and schools and contact us by April 22nd to confirm
your involvement.
Music Monday at Garden Square
We are looking for classes, choirs, and drumlines to join our celebration!
Music Monday is a national event that brings together thousands of students, educators and music
makers in a nationwide concert performance of an original song written by a Canadian artist. This year,
Garden Square will be hosting Music Monday on Monday May 2nd, 2016 where the Square will be filled
with students singing “We are One”, the Music Monday anthem. Join us as we feature local schools,
choirs and host a drumline battle. Email us at youthweek@brampton.ca for more information.
100 Acts of Art in the Park
Are you up to the challenge?
100 Acts of Art in the Park challenges schools to bring at least 100 students to their local park to explore
the arts. Mount Pleasant Village, Gore Meadows Community Centre, Chinguacousy Park, and Gage
Park will be hosting activities from 10am-1pm in visual arts, drama, dance and music. Email us at
youthweek@brampton.ca for more information.
Art Work and Still Images
Do you have students whose art work should be showcased?
Youth artwork will be filling the walls in the galleries at City Hall, The Rose Theatre, and libraries.
Student photography will also be featured on the screen downtown in Garden Square. Please email us
at youthweek@bramptopn.ca and tell us about it!
Battle of the Bands
The Wrap Up Party on May 7th concludes with a Battle of the Bands in Garden Square. Encourage
students who are part of a band to contact us at youthweek@brampton.ca for more information
regarding the submission process.
Launch Party – Sunday May 1st, Gage Park 12pm-4pm
Wrap-Up Party – Saturday May 7th, Garden Square 12pm-5pm
If you have any questions or would like some more information regarding National Youth Week or
National Youth Arts Week please contact us at the information provided below.
Thank you
Christina Romasz
Recreation and Culture
City of Brampton
905-874-5157
christina.romasz@brampton.ca