May 2016 Newsletter
St. Therese of the Child Jesus
Catholic Elementary School
6930 Forest Park Drive, Mississauga, ON L5N 6X7
Ph. 905-785-0066 Fax: 905-785-0075
Board web site: www.dpcdsb.org
School web site: www.dpcdsb.org/TCHLD
MARY THE MOTHER OF GOD –THE GOSPEL OF LIFE
O Mary, Bright dawn of the new world, Mother of the living, to you do
we entrust the course of life; look down, O Mother upon us in your glory.
Grant that all who believe in your Son may proclaim the Gospel of life
with honesty and love to the people of our time. Obtain for them the
grace to accept that Gospel as a gift ever new, the joy of celebrating
it with gratitude throughout their lives and the courage to bear witness
to it resolutely in order to build, together with all people of good will,
the civilization of truth and love, to praise and glory of God the creator
and lover of life.
Amen
Principal:
C. Jack
Vice-Principal:
C. Sforza
Administrative Assistants:
J. Lusk, J. Hube
Catholic School Council Chair:
Elizabeth Cardoso
Superintendent of
Mississauga North:
T. Cruz
905-890-1221
Trustee Ward 9 & 10
Esther O’Toole
905-812-5163
Parish Information
Website:
http://www.saintjohnofthecross.com/
Mass Times:
Saturday: 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 8:00 a.m./10:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m./4:00 p.m.
Virtue of the Month- ACCEPTANCE
One of the great wonders of the world we live in is that no two people
are exactly alike. We may share biological families or national identity or
cultural and ethnic identity but we are all very unique and distinct
creations. God breaks the mold every time. And that is a fantastic fact of
life. Sometimes differences are scary, especially if we haven’t learned
about or don’t understand how people are different. The virtue of
acceptance means that we look beyond what we see, and see a person
created and loved by God. God you gave us the virtue of acceptance.
Help us to:
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Parish Mission Statement
"As members of the St. John of the
Cross Parish Community, we
acknowledge that all we are and all
we have are gifts from God. We take
ownership of these gifts which are
time, talent and treasure. We will use
them in the service of our community
and encourage others in the
community to do the same”.
Avoid temptation to judge or negatively stereotype
Look for positive traits in others
Notice who is left out and includes them
Stick up for the disadvantaged.
Demonstrate an attitude of acceptance, trusting that
others will hear God’s voice in their way and in their own
time
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Catholic Education Week
“Opening the Doors of Mercy”
May 1-May 8, 2016
As always Catholic Education Week begins on Sunday to highlight the
parish-home-school partnership that remains the foundation of Catholic
Education. We are pleased to announce the theme of 2016 is:
“Opening Doors of Mercy”
There are five sub-themes for each day of Catholic Education Week.
Monday “Mercy that Welcomes”
Tuesday “Mercy that Loves”
Wednesday “Mercy that Forgives”
Thursday “Mercy that Lives the Gospel”
Friday “Mercy that Rejoices”
Catholic schools are faith communities. We – parents, students, teachers,
administrative and support staff – walk and grow together in the faith
which we hope to see many of you during our school celebrations. You
would have received our Education Week flyer with all the details of our
events. We invite you to participate in one or more of these activities as
your personal time and work schedule may permit.
Crowning of Mary
May is the month we dedicate
to Mary, the mother of our
Saviour, Jesus. During the
month of May, as we honour
Mary and all mothers, we are
reminded of the many
blessings mothers bestow upon
their children each and every
day.
On Tuesday, May 24, 2016 in
partnership with the Rosary
Apostolate, we will celebrate
and honour Mary, the mother
of Jesus and our Mother too.
All parents are welcome to join
our celebrations in the
gymnasium at 9:15 am (Primary
students), or 11:00 am (Junior/
Intermediate students).
Shining Stars
On May 6, 2016 Mississauga
North Family of Schools, in
partnership with Special
Olympics will be hosting the 9th
annual Shining Stars Activity
Day for students at St. Aloysius
Gonzaga Catholic Secondary
School.
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School Procedures
Are You Moving?
To help us with our planning for next September, it would be appreciated if
you could let us know now, if you will be moving out of our school area over
the summer. If you know of any families moving into the area with children
who plan to attend St. Therese of the Child Jesus, it would be helpful if you
could alert us. The more information we have, the better we are able to
organize staff and students for September. In the absence of accurate
information, schools often have to reorganize classes in September due to
unexpected fluctuations in population. All we need is a quick note or call.
Thanks!
Safety First
Bicycle Safety
It is wonderful to see students bringing their bikes to school, however
students are reminded of the following regarding the safe operation of their
bicycle:
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Wear a helmet
Obey all traffic rules when coming to school/ going home
Walk your bike when on school property
Students are asked to park and lock their bike on the bike racks
School is not responsible for any loss or damage to bikes
Protection from the Sun
As the weather warms up it is important that students are reminded of the
danger of overexposure to the sun. Please remind your child(ren) of the
following:
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Wear protective clothing to cover exposed skin
Wear a hat to protect both the eyes and skin
When possible, stay out of direct sunlight
Wear sun block, the higher the protection factor number, the
greater the protection
5. Bring ample fluids to school to ensure hydration
Dress Code
We expect all students at St.
Therese of the Child Jesus to
come to school dressed in
clean, neat and modest
clothing (clothing suitable for
younger children may not be
appropriate for older children).
Appropriate classroom attire
excludes such things as, short
shorts, or skirts, cut-off jeans,
skintight yoga pants, shirts or
tops which do not cover the
midriff, spaghetti string tank
tops and any shirt with
offensive or questionable
messages. Proper footwear is
to be worn at all times (runners
for gym, indoor shoes for class,
boots for rain and snow).
Sunglasses and hats should be
removed upon entering the
school.
Allergy Awareness
There are a number of
students at our school that
have a severe life
threatening allergy. Due to
the severity of allergies within
our school, we ask that
parents not send in food
items to share with
classmates, not even during
special occasions such as
birthdays or Valentine’s Day
festivities. Please choose
stickers, pencils, etc. We will
not be permitting any food
items to be brought into a
classroom to share in order to
keep all of our students safe.
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Community Corner
Health Club
“The Exercise Fits Team” is looking for enthusiastic parent volunteers who
may have any special skills or training in the field of sports/ physical
activities and would like to host a wellness day at our school in June. If you
are interested please contact Mlle. Moreira or Mme. Guzun. Also
interested volunteers must have an up-to-date criminal reference check.
Clubs, Sports and Teams News
Intermediate Basketball
Intermediate Girls
The Intermediate Girls basketball team finished a great season with only
one loss during the regular season and advanced to the Family
tournament. At the Family tournament the girls displayed strong defensive
skills, playing the first place teams. The coaches Mme. Marcinkiewicz and
Mrs. Mills would like to thank Mr. Miller who attended practices last week to
demonstrate some different offensive and defensive strategies before the
tournament helping prepare the girls for the fierce competition. Thanks
you and congratulations to: Cianah M., Jessica C., Olivia A., Natalie C.,
Brogan N., Breaghana C., Lara B., Michelle M., Atinuke O., Kirsten S.,
Justyna L., and Sydney D.
Quebec City Trip
The grade 8’s will be leaving on
May 16th to explore Quebec
city. They will be returning on
May 19th. We wish them all a
great trip!
Grade 8 Graduation
Graduation for the grade 8
students will be on Thursday
June 23, 2016.
Intermediate Boys
The Intermediate Boys basketball team finished a great season and
advanced to the Family Tournament. At the Family tournament the boys
displayed great sportsmanship and played their best. The coaches Mrs.
Mugford and Mr. Leo would like to thank the boys for their energy and
enthusiasm. Congratulations to: Arveen C., Jack T., Chris L., Aidan H., Eric S.
Esteban P., Kyle D., Zach J., and Jackson G. Go Thunder!!
Eco Team
The Eco Club would like to thank all students for participating in our Earth
Week initiatives. As a school we were engaged in many activities to
celebrate and honour our Earth. The Eco Club continues to focus on waste
free lunches on Wednesdays, lights out lunches, bringing in reusable water
bottles and healthy eating. In May we will have a special visit from the
Ontario Eco Schools program to celebrate all of our accomplishments.
Grade 7 Trip
The grade 7 students will be
going to Niagara Falls on Friday
May 27, 2016. They will be
leaving school at 9:30 and
returning to school at
approximately 8:00 p.m. We
wish them all a good trip!
Student Appreciation Day
Mark June 24th on your
calendars as it will be the day
our Catholic School Council will
be hosting our Student
Appreciation Day – always a
day of fun!
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HEADS UP
On Wednesday April 20, 2016 St. Therese of the Child Jesus sent a Junior
and Intermediate Heads Up Teams to the Mississauga North competition
at St. Edith Stein. Both teams demonstrated excellent team work and the
coaches Ms. Viola, Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Ramlogan would like to thank
them.
Junior Team: Matthew F., Nathan A., Santiago R., Yarra B., and Ryan S.
Intermediate Team: Kelly C., Michael S., Nila P., Mark K. and Joseph D.
Track and Field Day
Students in Grade Five, Six, Seven, and Eight will be given an opportunity
to participate in a Track and Field day on Monday May 9, 2016 (Rain
Date May 12, 2016). Students will be asked to dress comfortably and for
the weather. We are looking forward to a great day of physical activity.
Summer Literacy Camp
Summer Literacy Camp is a half-day literacy intervention program. The
program is primarily designed to assist students having difficulty in literacy.
It is located at several sites in the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School
Board. It starts on July 11, 2016 and ends on July 29, 2016. The hours are
9:00-12:00. Transportation is NOT provided. There is a cost of $300 for the
camp. Deadline for Registration is May 27, 2016. Please contact your
child’s teacher for further details and application forms.
Grade 7 and 8 Summer School
Summer School is available to grade seven and eight students, as
recommended by the Principal. Summer school will be held for remedial
literacy, numeracy, and ESL. There is no cost for this program. Classes run
from July 4 to July 22, 2016. The hours are: 8:30-12:30. The deadline for
applications is Friday, May 27, 2016. Classes are being held at St. Faustina
Elementary School. Further summer school information is available
through your child’s teacher. Transportation will be provided.
Volunteer Appreciation Tea
The staff and students of St. Therese of the Child Jesus would like to show
our appreciation for all the support we have received throughout the
year from all of our volunteers. If you have volunteered any time this year,
we would like you to join us for a reception on Thursday May 26, 2016
from 2:00-4:00. Looking forward to seeing you there.
EQAO Provincial Assessment
Each year grade three and
grade six students in Ontario
are assessed in reading, writing
and mathematics. The
Education Quality and
Accountability Office (EQAO)
has developed the assessment
that is used in all schools. This
year at St. Therese of the Child
Jesus School the dates for the
Primary and Junior Division
Assessments will take place
between May 25 and June 8.
Kindly avoid booking dental,
doctor and other
appointments, vacation or
activities during the test period
in order to support maximum
participation by all students.
Grade 3: May 26,27,30
Grade 6: June 1,2,3
Please ensure that
appointments and time away
of school are outside of these
designated EQAO days.
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Happy Mother’s Day
May 8, 2016 is Mother’s Day. Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers and
caregivers in our school community. We are eternally grateful for the love
our Mothers give each of us.
Dates to Remember:
May 2-6 Catholic Education Week Opening the Doors of Mercy”
** Please see pamphlet**
May 5- Education Week Mass at 9:45 am
May 6- Shining Stars at St. Aloyisius Gonzaga
May 8- Mother’s Day
May 9-Track and Field Day (grade 5 – 8)
May 10- Welcome to Kindergarten night at 6:00 p.m.
May 12-Rain Date for Track and Field (grade 5 – 8)
May 12-Peel Safety Village Grade 3
May 12-Catholic School Council Meeting 7:00 p.m.
May 13- P.A. Day No school for students
May 16-19-Grade 8 Trip to Quebec
May 23-Victoria Day No School
May 24- Marion celebration
May 26 *NEW* Catholic School Council Meeting – 7:00pm
May 26- Volunteer Appreciation Tea 2:00-4:00
May 26-27-Grade 3 EQAO
May 27-Grade 7 trip to Niagara Falls
May 30-Grade 3 EQAO
June- 1-3- Grade 6 EQAO
June 3 -Grade 3 Swim to Survive
June 8- Year end Mass at 10:00 @ St. John of the Cross
June 9- Extended French Shadow Day
June 10 – Grade 3 Swim to Survive
June 10-Extended French Shadow Day
June 13- P.A. Day No school for students
June 16- Extended French Shadow Day
June 17- Grade 3 Swim to Survive
June 17-Extended French Shadow Day
June 22- Medieval presentation for Grade 4
June 23- Grade 8 Mass & Graduation, 7:00 St. John of the Cross Parish
June 24-Student Olympics & Appreciation Day
June 28 – FDK Celebration of Learning
June 28-Second Term report card goes home
June 30-Last day of School
Welcome to Kindergarten
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. Therese of the
Child Jesus Elementary School
on May 10, 2016 starting at 6:00
p.m. Parents and children will
have an opportunity to
experience some worthwhile
activities and to bring home a
bag of useful supplies to
practice these activities. We
look forward to seeing you
there.
Catholic School Council
Meeting Dates:
May 12, 2016 @ 7pm
May 26, 2016 @ 7pm
All are welcome to attend.
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