2266 Council Ring Rd.
Mississauga, On
L5L 1C1
Ph:905-820-5115
Fax:905-820-9272
Principal: J. Igercich Vice Principal: P. Passarelli
Secretaries D. Langley, M. DeDominicis
NOVEMBER
Make Me An Instrument of Your Peace
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.
Where there is hatred, let me sow love,
Where there is injury, pardon
Where there is doubt, faith,
Where there is despair, hope,
Where there is darkness, light,
Where there is sadness, joy.
O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much
seek to be consoled as to console,
not so much to be understood as to understand,
not so much to be loved, as to love;
for it is in giving that we receive,
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
it is in dying that we awake to eternal life.
St. Francis of Assisi
Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations
The Catholic School Graduate is expected to be:
An Effective Communicator who…
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listens and understands in light of Gospel values;
effectively reads, uses and understands written materials;
clearly, honestly and sensitively presents information and ideas;
communicates in one of Canada’s official languages;
enhances life with critical analysis rooted in Catholic faith.
Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board 905-890-1221
Director of Education: J. Kostoff
Trustee: Mississauga War ds 2 & 8
Sharon Hobin
(sharon.hobin@dpcdsb.org
Superintendent: D. Amaral
Associate Directors: S. McWatters, J. Hrajnik
Parish,:St. Francis of Assisi
Pastor: Fr. Bernard Vellozo
905-822-8132
Virtue of the Month: Conscience
During the month of November we will celebrate and focus on
the virtue of Conscience.
Sacramental Preparation
Although the school plays an important role in Sacramental
preparation, parents as the primary instructors of faith, are critical in preparing their children to receive these Sacraments. Preparatory meetings have been organized for parents. These
meetings will provide you with an opportunity to be an integral
part of your child’s spiritual growth in these sacraments. Father
Bernard and his Parish team work collaboratively with our staff
in nurturing the faith life at St. Margaret of Scotland.
Attendance and Punctuality
Daily attendance and punctuality are very important. A reminder for parents to call the school and leave a message if your
child is going to be late or away due to illness or an appointment. Parents should also call to report their child’s absence if
the child is not participating in a scheduled field trip.
The absence/late telephone line is (905) 820-5115. You will be
prompted to press 0. It is available 24/7. You do not need to
speak directly with the office. A message will suffice in the
event that due to volume of calls or time of calls you get our
voicemail. Please leave a message indicating the date, your
child’s name (please spell out the last name) and name of teacher and grade level. Due to our earlier start time, we ask that you
call before 8:30, so that we can verify attendance in a timely
manner.
Allergy Aware School VERY IMPORTANT NOTICE
St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Elementary School, is an
allergen aware school. Anaphylaxis is a severe and life threatening allergic reaction. The most common allergen triggers are
food, insect stings, medications, exercise and latex. An anaphylactic reaction involves symptoms from two or more body systems. We would appreciate the cooperation of the entire school
community by NOT sending any lunches or snacks that contain
nuts, nut oils or derivatives (e.g. peanut butter, peanuts, or peanut oil ), seafood, shellfish, sesame and whole eggs.
New Painted Playground
Remembrance Day
On Remembrance Day, we remember those who gave their
lives for freedom through various missions in pursuit of peace.
Poppies are worn on November 11 as a symbol of the sacrifices
men and women made for us, and the courage they displayed in
serving our country. It is appropriate that “Conscience” is the
virtue this month. We are called to do the right thing, and pray
for God’s guidance to make informed
decisions.
St. Margaret of Scotland School would
like to invite parents to join us on
Wednesday, November 11 at 10:30 a.m.
for our Remembrance Day Service.
At 1:30 p.m., the students will be reciting
“In Flanders Fields” in front of the
school. All are invited.
There is a newly painted playground at St. Margaret of Scotland
School! The students have been enjoying a variety of activities.
Grade 6 to 8 students will be trained as Playground Activity
Leaders (PALS) and they will help coordinate and lead games
during recess.
MEDICAL CONCERNS
If your son/daughter has any medical concerns, please ensure that
you inform the school. Information may be shared directly with
the classroom teacher or office. If medication is required, forms
will be sent for completion by parents and the family doctor. All
information is held in confidence.
DISTRIBUTION OF MEDICATION
Please speak with the office staff if there are any concerns or
needed consideration regarding the storage of medication. Parents
are required to complete a “Request for Storage of Medication”
form available through the school’s office.
Head Injury Policy
When a student receives an injury/bump to the head (however
minor), it is a Board Policy that we inform parents through a
phone call. This is precautionary only and we ask that you check
your child when they get home for any signs of a concussion or
illness.
WOW
This year our Walk On Wednesday/Marchons mercredi program
will continue. This project will help reduce the use of cars in our
Kiss and Ride lanes and in the school community. Additionally,
walking will help us exercise and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Eco-Schools
At St. Margaret of Scotland School we encourage you to reduce
the amount of garbage going to landfill sites. We collect recycling materials from classrooms each week. We want to encourage students to bring boomerang lunches and reusable water bottles, as we did last year! It is very important for us to treat our
earth with respect and to preserve our earth for future generations! WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE by helping to make
our world a cleaner, brighter and greener place.
Kiss and Ride Program
Please note that when dropping your child off at school use the
middle Kiss and Ride lane and have your child exit from the right
hand side of the vehicle. At this point the child may walk to the
sidewalk. Parents should not exit the car as this creates a safety
concern as the left lane is for exiting traffic. Please note that the
Kiss and Ride lane is for drop off
only. There is no parking or stopping in front of the school between
7:50-8:20 am and dismissal times 2:15 -3:00 pm. Also note that
we ask that you please do not make a LEFT HAND turn during
these times out of the school property
es are promoted on an ongoing basis, but as the
prevalence of colds and flu increases, our
board increases the cleaning of contact surfaces, as well as reminds schools to review cold
and flu prevention with students and
staff. Many resources are utilized from our
regional health units.
A reminder, as well, that communicable diseases can be contracted in public places
throughout the year. For example, coldrelated viruses, such as Enterovirus, are
transferred from person to person through
hand contact. Cold and flu viruses typically
peak from December through February, but
can start as earlier.
Office
Regional Health Unit Resources
Please assist us by reviewing good hand washing procedures, as
well as other preventative measures, as outlined in the various
Peel Health and Wellington Dufferin Guelph (WDG) resources
available to you through their websites. As always, children who
are unwell, should be kept at home.
Flu Clinics
Also available on the Peel Health and WDG websites, are the
schedules of local Flu Clinics.
For more information, visit the health unit websites:
Peel Health website: http://www.peelregion.ca/health
Wellington Dufferin Guelph Health website:
www.wdgpublichealth.ca
Direct links to the above information can be found in the Parent
Section of the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board website at www.dpcdsb.org
Weather Wise
Now that the fall season is well upon us we would like to remind
all parents that students should arrive at school dressed appropriately for the weather. When students are in attendance at school
they are expected to fully participate in all aspects of the program, which includes outdoor recess. At this time it is also advisable that students bring an indoor pair of shoes that may be left
at the school. This is also important as in the event of an emergency evacuation we are not able to take the time to put boots/
outdoor shoes on before leaving the building.
End of the Day Early Student Pick-up
From time to time, it is necessary for parents to pick up their
child early from school for medical appointments, etc.. We ask
that you indicate it in your child’s agenda. so that we may have
Advent Mass
Our school Advent Mass will take place on Thursday, December your child ready when you arrive. As well, from time to time,
parents need to pick students up early for emergency purposes.
10, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. in the school gym. Come and celebrate
We ask that you please notify the office as soon as you are aware.
mass and listen to our school choir as they share with us their
Calling before you come allows us time to get your child ready as
beautiful voices as we journey to Christmas
soon as possible. Also, as teachers are very busy preparing all
students for home during the last fifteen minutes of the school
Reminders and Resources: Cold and Flu Season
day, we ask that you make arrangements to pick up your children
As cold and flu season approaches, the Dufferin-Peel Catholic
District School Board continues to be vigilant in ensuring that our before 2:30 so as not to disturb classes during this very busy
time. This will alleviate parking and driveway issues for you as
schools are clean and that our school communities are educated
regarding good hand hygiene and cough etiquette. These practic- well.
SCHOOL CLOSING/BUS CANCELLATIONS DUE TO BAD WEATHER 2015-2016
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 stations:
CJCL 590, CFTR 680, CHFI 98.1, CFRB 1010 Z103.5, 93.1 FM, Virgin Radio 99.9, CHUM 1050
CFNY 102.1, EZ ROCK 97.3, CJBC (FR) 860 AM , CJMR/CHWO 1250, FOXY 88.5 FM CHIN
100.7 FM/1540 AM CITYPULSE, CBC, CFTO, GLOBAL NEWS THE WEATHER NETWORK
We 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)
Please note only announcements # 1 and #2 affect St. Margaret of Scotland students.
1. “THE DUFFERIN-PEEL CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD AND THE PEEL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD BUSES
ARE CANCELLED.” This means that:
ALL Tr anspor tation ser vices pr ovided by the Duffer in -Peel Catholic District School Board and The Peel District School Board,
including buses, vans and taxis have been cancelled for the entire day.
2.“THE SCHOOLS AND OFFICES OF BOTH THE DUFFERIN-PEEL CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD AND THE
PEEL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD ARE CLOSED.” This means that:
ALL Duffer in-Peel Catholic District School Board and Peel District School Board schools and offices are closed to all students and
staff.
3. “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.”
4. “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 #3 PLUS the following are cancelled.
All schools in the Town of Caledon including St. Patrick and all school runs that begin in the Town of Caledon.
Individual schools will be notified if this cancellation affects their school.
N.B. For Secondary School students riding Public Transit, cancellation of service will be communicated by the respective transit
property over the radio. Please be advised that Public Transit rarely cancels and that the level of service on days with inclement
weather is unpredictable.
FRENCH IMMERSION INFORMATION MEETING
Year 2 (SK) 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 centres
Our Lady of Providence
St. Angela Merici
St. Joachim
Session location
St. Angela Merici
Date and time
Wednesday, November 11, 2015 7:00 p.m.
St. Gertrude
St. Pio of Pietrelcina
St. Pio of Pietrelcina
Tuesday, November 10, 2015 7:00 p.m.
Divine Mercy
St. Elizabeth Seton
St. Margaret of Scotland
St. Margaret of Scotland
Thursday, November 12, 2015 7:00 p.m.
Upcoming Events
Nov. 11
Remembrance Day Services
Nov. 16
St. Margaret of Scotland Feast Day
Nov. 27
Dec. 10
Nov. 17
Nov. 19
Progress Report Cards go home
Progress Report Parent Interviews, as needed
Dec. 15
7:00 p.m. Movie Night at the school
9:30 a.m. Advent Mass in the
gym at the school
Christmas Concert-details to follow