6133 Glen Erin Dr.
Mississauga, Ont.,
L5N 2T7
Phone: (905) 821-2277
Fax: (905) 821-3766 www.dpcdsb.org/SETON
January 2016
MISSION STATEMENT
St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School is a community of learners committed to the development of the whole person. We are gifts of God working together to serve the Lord Jesus and each other.
With family and parish, we strive for excellence and a commitment to life long learning.
Administration
P. Cahill, Principal
C. Pickering, Vice Principal
PRAYER FOR A NEW YEAR
Administrative Assistant
D. Stewart
Superintendent
T. Cruz
Phone: (905) 890-1221
Catholic School Trustee
E. O’Toole
Phone: (905) 812-5163
Email: esther.otoole@dpcdsb.org
Dear Lord,
We pray that this New Year will bring us closer to You.
May we take the time to get to know You.
Help us to truly celebrate the gifts You have graciously given us and use them to serve You and spread Your word.
May we also see and love You in all the people we meet so that, in turn, they can see You in us.
We ask this through Christ ,our Lord,
AMEN
Catholic School Council
Chairperson
E. O’Grady-Bimm
Parish
St. John of the Cross
Pastor: Rev. J. Kalluvila
6890 Glen Erin Drive
Mississauga, ON
L5N 2E1
Welcome Back!
Holidays always fly by, don’t they? You begin your holidays with grand plans of
Phone: (905) 821-1331 what you will get accomplished and end them wondering where the time went!
We are happy to welcome you and your children back to school, and to another year filled with promise and hope. For the latest information about school events, causes and initiatives, families are invited to follow us on
Twitter.
Our school feed is
@SetonWildcats
The Christmas season gave us all a wonderful reminder of the light that Jesus was in His time on Earth: a light in the darkness; hope amid despair. May we each use this reminder to be mindful that we are called to be the light in the lives of those that we meet—those that require understanding and kindness and forgiveness. At
St. Elizabeth Seton, we have become quite adept at living our mission statement to be gifts of God, working together to serve the Lord Jesus and one another. A lofty goal, true: but one worth striving to achieve.
Best wishes for a wonderful year in 2016!
P. Cahill, Principal C. Pickering, Vice Principal

Christmas donations to those in need
Thank you so much to those of you who helped make our St. Vincent de Paul Christmas Drive a huge success! Money and gift cards, totaling over $700.00, were given to St. John of the Cross Parish to support families through the St. Vincent de Paul Society.
It was very heartwarming to see the generosity of our school community. Thank you for making somebody else’s Christmas a little happier. God bless!
Seton Spirit Day
United Way and St. Vincent de Paul Society
On Friday, December 4th our school held the annual Spirit Day to raise money for the United Way and the St. Vincent de Paul Society. The staff at Seton had a wonderful and exciting day! In total, our school community raised $550.00. A big thank you to all!
Rosary Apostolate
Volunteers with the Apostolate continue to lead the students to Jesus through the
Blessed Virgin Mary, during their monthly visits to pray the rosary. The next visit by the
Rosary Apostolate is scheduled to take place on Monday, January 11th.
Feast Day Mass
Tuesday, January 19th
7:00 pm
St. John of the Cross Parish
All are welcome!
“The Giving Tree”
During the Advent Season our school collected new mittens, gloves, hats and scarves for the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Monetary donations were also accepted. As well, the school community collected socks for “Jordan’s Socks”, a campaign for the homeless.
The Student Faith Ambassadors decorated the Christmas tree with the donated clothing items. Our tree looked absolutely beautiful and was a source of inspiration, as staff, students, parents and visitors witnessed the originally empty tree overflow with the donated clothing items.
Family Advent Mass
We are so very proud of every single one of our students and the incredible job they did for our Family
Advent Mass on Wednesday, December 08, 2015 at St. John of the Cross Parish. Thank you to Father
Joseph who celebrated Mass with us, to the teachers in the Primary Division who organized the Mass, to the Staff who were in attendance that night, to the many teachers who assisted with the enormous choir that sang so beautifully and, finally, to all the students who participated. It was delightful to have so many families join us on this occasion.
The school would also like to thank the many parent volunteers from our Catholic School Council who volunteered their time and arranged for the refreshments and snacks in the Parish Hall, immediately following Mass.

Seton Book Fair – 2016
St. Elizabeth Seton School will be having the Scholastic Book Fair on Monday, February 1
Monday, February 1 st and Tuesday, February 2 nd st to Friday, February 5 th ready to record all the books and items they feel is a “must have”.
Wednesday morning the buying frenzy will begin. Students, parents and teachers will also have the opportunity to
. On students will visit the library with their wish list and pencil in hand shop. Students and their classes will be given a schedule with the assigned dates and times for viewing and buying. A flyer and a letter will be sent at a later date. Don’t forget to mark the Book Fair dates on your calendar! We look forward to seeing you during our Scholastic Book Fair and thank you, in advance, for supporting this great literary fundraiser.
Mostly, thank you for believing that books and reading are still an important factor in your child’s life and their future. (L.
Banks, Teacher-Librarian)
Seton Triumphs AGAIN!
Three students from our school won cash prizes in the Royal Canadian Legion Remembrance Day contest again this year. First Place, Junior Poem: Maya K, First Place, Intermediate Poem: Angela N, and First Place, intermediate
Essay: Gabriela B. Congratulations!
Catholic Graduate Expectations
During the month of January, I Have Ideas will be presented on our announcements, through our prayers and daily practice. Students are learning:
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I have thoughts and opinions that matter
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I make good choices
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I have hope for the future
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I solve problems with knowledge, understanding and prayer
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I know we are all equal and special
Extended French Parent Meeting
(parents of Grade 4 students)
St. Therese of the Child Jesus School
Thursday, January 14, 2016 @ 7:00pm
French Immersion Online Registration
Online registration: January 11 to February 14.
Should the number of applications exceed the number of spaces available, a centralized, computer-generated lottery will be held following the deadline. More information: dpcdsb.org
Preparing your Child with Differing Abilities for the Sacraments of First Reconciliation,
First Holy Communion and Confirmation
On Thursday January 28th , the Dufferin-Peel Special
Education Advisory Committee [SEAC] cordially invites families to an interactive evening with the Religious
Education and Faith Formation Team. The evening, presented with funding from the Ministry of Education’s
Parent Reaching Out (P.R.O.) Grant, will provide families with the opportunity to explore the Adaptive Kits that are used in our schools and to explore how to nurture a lifelong relationship with God. This event will take place in room
301 at the Catholic Education Centre, 40 Matheson Blvd
West, Mississauga from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A light dinner will be served. RSVP via e-mail or by phone to
Maryann Di Adamo at maryann.
diadamo@dpcdsb.org
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905-890-1221, ext. 24411 by January 15 th , 2016.
First Communion Parent Meeting
January 12, 17 or 26, 2016 @ 7:00pm
St. John of the Cross Parish
First Communion Enrollment
Saturday/Sunday February 20/21, 2016
Saturday/Sunday February 27/28, 2016
All Masses

ARE YOU TICKED?
Direction of school support has long been an issue for Catholic school boards in Ontario. The fact is that, unless the municipality is notified, the school support designation, for assessment purposes, automatically defaults to public school support when an individual or family moves to a new address.
This may have an impact on students’ eligibility to attend Catholic elementary schools, trustee representation on school boards, and on government’s perception of support for Catholic education.
We want to bring a greater awareness around this matter and have created the Are You Ticked? campaign as the communication vehicle for this awareness.
If you would like more information on school support designation or would like us to help you check or change your school support designation to the Catholic system, please call us at (905) 890-0708, ext. 24512.
IMMUNIZE ON TIME
REPORT EVERY TIME.
Report all immunizations your child receives to Peel
Public Health.
**online at www.immunizepeel/.ca
** call Peel Public Health at 905-799-7000.
Student records are reviewed annually. Over an eleven week period, students with incomplete records receive three letters mailed directly to them to request immunization information.
If parents/students DO NOT provide the required immunization information, the student will be suspended from school.
PLEASE NOTE :
Please send the above information to Peel Public Heath, not to the school Thank you.
Flex Boundary Admissions
Current flex admissions are not guaranteed. If you move out of the school catchment area it is in the best interest of your child that he or she attend their local school.
Flex boundary admissions must be requested in writing to the school Principal each year.
FRONT DOOR ENTRY SYSTEM
Parents and guardians are reminded that school entry doors are locked during the school day. Parents who enter the school are not to permit access to others who wish to enter the building. If anyone arrives late, they will need to ring the buzzer by the main entrance and wait until the door can be unlocked for them.
Although we try our best, there may be times where you may have to wait to gain entry, as staff in the office may be attending to other matters and cannot respond immediately, as soon as you ring the bell.
Kiss and Ride Lane-Safety First
We ask that you arrive on school property before 8:45 am to drop off your child(ren).
Please remain in the car lane and move forward as children come out of cars on the passenger side of the vehicle.
We ask that you do not pass stopped cars in the lane in order to move to the front of the lane. Students are walking to the yard and injuries may occur.
Please be patient and wait for your turn to release your child(ren).
Following these practices should provide for a more safe Kiss and Ride Lane.

Full Day Kindergarten Registration
Monday, January 25, 2016 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm (Snow Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2016)
Wednesday, January 27, 2016 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Thursday, January 28, 2016 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Friday, January 29, 2016 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Parents/Guardians should bring the following documents when registering their child:
 proof of age (original Birth Certificate)
 original Roman Catholic baptismal certificate (for child and/or parent/guardian) or baptismal certificate from an Eastern
Church in full communion with the Holy See of Rome. If the child has not been baptized, and the parent/guardian is a baptized Roman Catholic or is baptized from an Eastern Church in full communion with the Holy See of Rome, the parent/guardian must bring their own baptismal certificate.
 updated immunization records
 proof of Canadian citizenship (Birth Certificate or Passport) or of Landed Immigrant status
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2 proofs of address (mailed pieces: tax bill, bank statement, rental agreement-nothing online)
*All documentation must be submitted in English.
Parent evening to support the transition of FDK children with differing abilities
On Tuesday, January 12, the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board’s Special Education and Support Services
Department will host a Kindergarten entry planning information session for parents and guardians of children with differing abilities which affect their learning, such as vision, hearing, speech, autism, physical/medical and/or developmental delays in the cognitive and/or motor areas, who are entering Kindergarten in September 2016.
The meeting will be held at the Catholic Education Centre, 40 Matheson Blvd. W., Mississauga (Hurontario & Matheson), Third
Floor-Room 301 from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. (*Snow Date: January 13, 2016)
For more information about this session, call 905-890-0708 ext. 24011.
Term 1 Report Cards
The Elementary Provincial Report Card is designed to show a student’s achievement at two points in the school year.
Term 1 Report Cards will be sent home on February 2, 2016
Parent-Teacher Interviews: Thursday, February 4th and Friday, February 5th, 2016
Note from a Doctor
Sometimes, illness or injury makes parents feel as though their children would require to remain indoors for recess. Should you feel that this applies to your child(ren), you should be aware that the school will only entertain such requests when accompanied by a note from a medical doctor.

STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE
With so many activities that take place in the school playground, the gym and sporting activities, accidents at school sometimes do occur.
The Dufferin-Peel CDSB does not carry accidental insurance for students.
Outdoor/indoor activities, extra-curricular excursions and winter snow/ice conditions are additional reasons that parents may wish to consider purchasing student accident insurance.
An insurance brochure was provided to all families at the beginning of the school year; however, brochures are still available in the main foyer if any family is interested in purchasing this additional coverage.
Supporting Diverse Learners with Math at Home Transition Years: Grades 7-9
On Wednesday January 27 th , 2016, the Dufferin Peel Special Education Advisory Committee (S.E.A.C.) is inviting parents and guardians of intermediate students with diverse learning needs to attend a Parent Engagement
Workshop: “Supporting Diverse Learners With Math At Home Transition Years: Grades 7-9.”
This event will take place in room 301 of the DPCDSB Catholic Education Centre, 40 Matheson Blvd. West from
6:30 – 8:30 p.m. The evening, presented with funding from the Ministry of Education’s Parent Reaching Out (P.R.O.)
Grant, is intended to provide a hands-on learning opportunity to explore tools and online supports in mathematics to use with children from grades 7-9. Program Consultants will facilitate the event. A light dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. and rotational learning sessions will begin at 7:00 p.m. RSVP via e-mail or by phone to Grace Williamson at: grace.williamson@dpcdsb.org
(905) 890-0708 ext. 24005, by January 6 th , 2016.
ECO Initiative-Share Life Used Book Sale
We are collecting gently used children’s books for our Used Book Sale in May. Donated books should be in good condition and appropriate for our Catholic school. Books can include: novels, picture books, non-fiction and fiction.
If you have any books that you would like to donate, please drop them off in the main foyer.
Donations will be made to Share Life
Thank you for your support!

New
Tip # 4 .
Growth mindset is a belief system that suggests that one ’ s intelligence can be grown or developed with persistence, effort and a focus on learning.
- Mary Cay Ricci
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Keeping smiles bright in Peel
Peel Public Health School Dental Screening
Peel Public Health provides dental screening in Peel elementary schools as required by the Ontario Ministry of Health and
Long-Term Care.
A Peel Public Health registered dental hygienist and certified dental assistant will be visiting your child’s school on January 19,
2016 to provide a FREE dental screening.
What is dental screening?
-a dental screening is a quick look inside the child’s mouth
-a separate, sterilized mouth mirror is used for each child
-if the parent does not have a dental plan and cannot afford to take the child to the dentist, the child may be eligible for free dental care
-a dental screening does not replace regular dental visits
-if the parent DOES NOT wish to have their child participate in the FREE dental screening, they can fill in the School Screening
Exemption form (which will be given out by the child’s teacher’s) and give the completed form to the child’s teacher prior to the screening date.
For more information, call Peel Public Health at 905-799-7700 or visit www.peelregion.ca/dental

Head Injuries
As per Board protocol, each time a student sustains a head injury the incident will be logged and followed up with a phone call. As well, students will be receiving a “Concussions are
Serious” pamphlet. It is recommended to review the pamphlet and look for signs and symptoms of a concussion.
Students Arriving Late to School
We have had an increase in the number of students who arrive late to school in the mornings and after lunch. Especially as more wintry weather approaches, it is very important that students arrive to school on time and ready to work, as late arrivals disrupt instructional activities and classroom routines.
School starts at 8:45am. Students should be at school with enough time to line up with their classes. Please note that if they do not arrive on time to make it to their line as the bell rings, they need to enter through the front doors to pick up a late slip before going to class.
Catholic School Council Corner
Our next meeting is Thursday, January 14, 2016.
The meeting will be held in the library at 6:30pm.
Come find out what is going on in your school and how you can get involved.
All are welcome to attend.
Please refer to the school website for pizza and subway lunch dates. All forms are available on the website.
Pancake Tuesday is coming.
If you would like to volunteer on February 9th, please inform the office.
Early School Closures-Weather
In the event that it is necessary to dismiss students early or close the school during the school day, parents will be notified.
Please ensure that home phone numbers, cell numbers and emergency contacts are up to date.
If there have been any changes, please contact the school or send a note with your child.
DPCDSB Community Programs from Adult and Continuing Education
Adult Education Dufferin-Peel’s Adult Education Centers offer a range of programs that provide development in professional and language skills, including: Personal Support Worker Program, English as a Second Language, French as a Second Language, Business Credit Programs, Work Experience Co-op Programs,
General Interest Programs, New To Canada, PLAR for Mature Students -
See more at: http://www.dpcdsb.org/CEC/Programs/Adult+Education/
Locations:
Brian J. Fleming Adult Education Centre
870 Queen St. West, Mississauga, ON, L5H 4G1
Tel: 905-891-3034 Fax: 905-891-6602
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Monday to Friday)
St. Gabriel Adult Education Centre
3750 Brandon Gate Drive, Mississauga, ON, L4T 3M8
Tel: 905-362-0701
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Monday to Friday)

3
Sunday Monday
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
1
Happy New
Year!
2
Saturday
4
Welcome
Back to School!
5 6
Epiphany
9
10 11
Rosary Apostolate
Sub Day
Silvercreek-gr.6/7
12
FDK students with Differing
Abilities,
CEC@7:00pm
13
17
24
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18
Professional Activity
Day-No school for students
25
Kindergarten
Registration
7:00-9:00pm
Sub Day
19
Feast Day
Mass@7:00pmat
Parish
Dental
Screening(JK/SK
/Gr 2)
26
Safety
Village@9:30, Gr
5
Kindergarten
Registration
(10:00-3:00)
20
27
Kindergarten
Registration
(10:00-3:00)
7
HPV & Hep B
Immunizations
Pizza Day
8
14
Catholic School
Council@6:30
Pizza Day
15
21
Covenant
House@9:00 am, Gym
(Gr 7&8)
Pizza Day
28
Kindergarten
Registration
(10:00-3:00)
Pizza Day
22
29
16
23
30

Sunday
7
14
Monday
1
Sub Day
Book Fair
8
Sub Day
Rosary
Apostolate
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
2
Book Fair
Reports go home
9
Pancake Day
3
Book Fair
10
Ash Wednesday
Liturgy@12:45
Roll Out Quarters begins
4
Pizza Day
Book Fair
Parent/Teacher
Interviews
11
Pizza Day
5
Book Fair
PA Day: No classes for students
Parent/
Teacher
Interviews
12
French
Immersion
Application closes
(online)
6
13
15
Family Day
No school for students and staff
16
Skating
17
Virtue Assembly
18
Pizza Day
19 20
21 22
Sub Day
23
Skating
24 25
Pizza Day
26 27
28 29
Sub Day
Leap Year-extra day