Volume 4, Issue 10
June 2015
Inside this issue:
Lord God,
As a School Community,
we have shared many experiences this year.
We are linked by common tasks
and by our wonderful time together.
As we say good-bye and end our year, we ask You Lord,
that You bless our children, our teachers and our parents.
Keep us in Your care during the summer months
and throughout our lives.
Guide our steps and strengthen our hearts.
Give us courage to do what is best for our children
whom we love and cherish.
Guide us through the remainder of the year.
Allow us to return in September refreshed, rested
and eager to continue on the path that You have chosen for us.
Help us to continue to build
and strengthen our St. Valentine Community in the next school year.
Bless us through the summer months.
Amen
Many Blessings—STOPR—Social Media
Year End Items—Moving? - Gr 8 Graduation
Lost & Found—Bicycles/Skateboards/Scooters
St. Valentine School Successes—Ice Dawgs
St. Valentine Catholic School
5610 Heatherleigh Avenue
Mississauga, Ontario
L5V 2V7
Brenda LeClair,
Principal
Emily Moran
Vice-Principal
Franca Dodgson,
Superintendent of Schools
905 890 0708
tine such a vibrant school:
Luz del Rosario,
To our volunteers who have helped enrich the lives of students by helping out
Trustee - Ward 6
416 528 6447
in classrooms or on school trips
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To Msgr. Pan and his parish staff for their spiritual guidance and support
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To the School Advisory Council for their dedication and service to the students and staff
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To our lunch supervisors who came out in all sorts of weather to cheerfully complete their duties
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To our custodians, Mr. Quinsay, Mrs. Quinsay, Mr. Buenafe and Mrs. Buenafe, who keep our
school shining
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To our secretary, Mrs. Dodgson, for all her work in making the school “hum”
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To Mr. Prugo and Mrs. Moran for sharing their leadership skills
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To our teachers, for all their work in providing learning opportunities for our students
Learning
Sports and Math
David Amaral,
I would like to extend my sincere thanks to the many individuals who make St. Valen-
Living
Totus Tuus—Criminal Refernce Checks
Secretary
Applause, Applause….
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Medication—Dress Code—Virtue: Fairness
Praying
Karen Canlas,
School Council Chair
Msgr. Edgardo Pan
Pastor
St. Francis Xavier Church
905 890 5290
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Many Blessings!
… to Mrs. Ruta, Mrs. Soares, Mr. Moscato, Ms. Khoury and Ms. Haines for all they have done for St.
Valentine this year! They all finish their contracts and we thank them for their work with the St. Valentine
Community this year! We have benefitted from their many contributions and wish them well in their future
teaching journeys!
… to Mrs. Love and Mrs. Markovic as they finish the year ready to expand their families this summer with the special blessing of new babies! And speaking of babies—congratulations to Mrs. Karim, Mrs. Dimaapi, Mrs. Dronyk and Mrs. Sanguigni who all welcomed special bundles of joy this year! We wish them all the best as they nurture and grow their own little “Bravehearts”!
… to Mrs. Beadle and Mr. Chiola-Nakai who both embark on the very exciting life experience of RETIREMENT! Mrs. Beadle will settle in to spoil her grandchildren and travel while Mr.
Chiola-Nakai will find new adventures (too bad the Leafs just signed Mike Babcock—
Mr. Chiola-Nakai is retiring as a winning hockey coach!). He looks forward to being
“Mr. Mom” and maybe writing the next “Harry Potter” phenomenon. We say good
bye to them both with love, good wishes and Braveheart spirit!
...to all of our families who are moving this year to new areas and adventures. We have been truly blessed to have
met and been friends with you! May God keep you safe and smile upon you as you embark on new chapters in
your lives!
From STOPR (Student Transportation of Peel Region)
On Saturday, August 22nd, 2015, we will be holding our nineteenth annual YOUNG RIDER ORIENTATION DAY for ALL
Kindergarten children. The intent of the day is to introduce children to school buses in an informal setting prior to the first day of school.
We encourage you to participate by bringing your kindergarten children and elementary aged siblings to a one-hour program between the
hours of 9:00 a.m and 12:00 pm. Bus rides and a school bus safety video are only part of the informative fun. All Young Rider Days have
been tremendous successes.
Student Transportation of Peel Region (STOPR), The Peel District School Board and Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School
Board, First Student Canada, Stock Transportation Limited, Parkview Transit Inc., and Attridge Transportation Inc support this
event.. To confirm your attendance and preferred time slot, please call one of the bus companies listed below in June.
LOCATION
East Mississauga
BUS COMPANY
TELEPHONE #
First Student Canada
905 270-0561
(Wolfedale Division)
Central Mississauga
Switzer Carty Transportation Inc.
905 276-2224
West Mississauga
Stock Transportation Ltd. Mississauga
905 829-2040
Bramalea
Parkview Transit
905 857-9894
Brampton
Switzer Carty Transportation Inc.
905 595-1261
Caledon/Dufferin
Parkview Transit (Caledon)
905 846-1070
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You can find St. Valentine on:
www.dpcdsb.org/valen
www.youtube.com/channel/UCi3Jwu9tMqcXflPXD0Sgy2g
@valentinedpcdsb
Moving?
Year End Items
Term 3 Report Cards :
ures change and with that often comes reorganiza-
Your child(ren)’s third term report card will be
sent home on Wednesday
June 24th. Please take a few
minutes to complete page three
and return it to school the next
day. The last day of classes is
Friday June 26th.
tion.
Valentine area during the
Text and Library Books:
summer, please notify the
It is important that all school textbooks and library
office as soon as possible.
books are returned to the school by June 6th to
in our planning for Septem-
have your child search both bedroom and house for
ber.
If you are planning a move that is still within our
through the final week of June for their school
On September 8th, we will post the area where
students will gather to meet their new teacher and
proceed to classrooms. There are a number of
reasons why next year’s teacher is not written on
the final report card. One of these is, with the
changes that are occurring almost daily, there is
no certainty that a given teacher will be teaching a
particular grade in September. Enrolment fig-
This information will assist us
ensure that inventories may be updated. Please
these items. Students will have access to them
September Placements:
If you are leaving the St.
work. Please note that books are extremely expen-
school area, please inform us so that we can
sive and that the school
update our school records.
does not have additional
As new neighbours move in, it would be appre-
funds to replace these
ciated if you would mention that registration
items, thus students will
before September is helpful in school planning.
be held financially responsible for lost or dam-
Office staff are available during the last week
aged materials.
Grade 8 Graduation
of August to take any fall registrations.
Lost and Found
Congratulations to this year’s Grade 8 Grad-
We have collected quite an assort-
uates!
ment of shoes, boots, sweaters, etc. in
On Tuesday June 23, grade 8 students will be
our “Lost and Found” box. During
attending a luncheon and afternoon dance. A
the third and fourth week of June, we
bus will transport the students to LeDome
will display all “Lost and Found” items
Banquet Hall at approximately 11:00 a.m.
on tables in the front foyer. Please
leaving from St. Francis Xavier Church. Student will return to the
drop by and look for specific items
school at approximately 4:00 p.m.
that your child may have lost. On
The Graduation Ceremony will be celebrated at 7:00 p.m. at St. Val-
June 26th we will be packing up what-
entine School. Light refreshments will be served after the ceremony.
ever is left and forwarding
As always, families of graduates and staff are invited to attend.
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to charity.
Praying
June 2015
Sun
Mon
Tue
1
Wed
Thu
8
3
4
5
Gr 3 EQAO
Gr 6 EQAO
Gr 6 Trip to Science
Centre
Intermediate Boys
Softball Tournament
9
PA Day—No
school for students
14
15
Sat
2
Intermediate Girls
Softball Tournament
7
Fri
6
10
11
12
3:15 pm—Volunteer
Social
5:30—End of Year
Barbeque
Gr 4/5—FNMI
Drum Workshop
17
18
19
20
25
26
27
16
13
Hats off 2 Kidz HepB/MenC/HPV
Walk
Clinic
Primary Playday
21
22
23
Intermediate Soc- 9:30—End of Year/
cer Tournament
Graduation Mass
10:45—Virtues
Assembly
11:00—Gr 8 Grad
Lunch & Dance
7:00 pm—Gr 8
Graduation
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"Dear
29
24
Junior Soccer Tournament
1:30 - SK Celebration of Learning
REPORT
CARDS GO
HOME
Last day of classes
30
young people, do not bury your talents, the gifts that
God has given you! Do not be afraid to dream of great things!"
Pope Francis
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COMMUNITY APPRECIATION BARBEQUE
St. Valentine School Advisory Council will be hosting an Appreciation Barbeque on Thursday June 11th to thank our
community for all your efforts in volunteering and fundraising to support St. Valentine School during the 2014-2015
school year.
Attending our barbeque will be the ever popular Bubba the Clown to make balloon characters, The Wandering Wizard
doing magic tricks and a DJ to entertain one and all!
Families are offered one burger/hot dog/veggie burger per person. Please be sure to submit your order ASAP so that
we can order enough food for all! We will also be selling ice cream sandwiches for $2.
We look forward to seeing everyone and celebrating a successful school year!
THANK YOU AGAIN FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Looking for some Summer-Time reading?
Looking for Father’s Day gifts?
You can still help our school, by placing your order at:
www.qsp.ca
-
School Id: 3738960
Don’t forget we will run our magazine fundraiser again in Fall 2012 and some publishers may send you early renewal notices. If you
renew with the publishers, the school does not receive any benefit. If you wish to renew early please do so online at www.qsp.ca. Thank
you.
Remember, if you have questions regarding your magazines, please call:
QSP Customer Service at 1-800-667-2536
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Bicycles, Skateboards, Scooters
In the interest of safety, students who ride bicycles to school are reminded that once they are on school property,
bicycles are to be walked to the bike rack, locked up and not touched until dismissal time.
Upon dismissal time, students are asked to walk
their bicycles off school property before riding them.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES ARE BICYCLES TO BE RIDDEN IN THE DRIVEWAY OR PARKING AREAS AT THE FRONT OR SIDE OF THE SCHOOL.
Please keep in mind that the locked bicycles are not supervised and are left on school grounds at the owners own risk.
Skateboards, scooters and rollerblades should not be ridden to school and should be left at home as there is no safe or appropriate storage for them.
This has been an incredibly busy and productive year at St. Valentine School! Some of our successes this year…
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Masses, liturgies, virtue assemblies, sacrament celebrations, Rosary Apostolates, retreats
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Social justice initiatives—Terry Fox, food drives, Christmas gift card drive, hat and mitten tree, food banks, Dr. Simone,
Hats Off 2 Kidz, Harmony Movement Conference
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Field trips, in-school presentations, Spring Concert
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Family engagement activities : family Christmas craft night, numeracy, literacy, EQAO nights, barbeques, Raptors
game, Welcome to Kindergarten, movie nights
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Athletics, academic competitions, clubs, spirit days
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New initiatives: SWSI, PEDs, outdoor classroom, Buddy Benches, Lion’s Den, FNMI, Musical Futures (Arts),
Student Led Learning Walks…
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AMAZING LEARNING EXPERIENCES AS STUDENTS EXPLORE THE WORLD
THROUGH INQUIRY!
Marvelous Mondays & Fantastic Fridays
Continuing through the month of June, families interested in purchasing a “cool” treat for their child prior to afternoon recess will be able
to purchase Ice Dawgs (ice cream sandwiches) for a Toonie. These ice cream sandwiches are nut free, high in fibre and low in fat.
We will not be taking pre-orders for the Ice Dawgs—we will call down students interested in purchasing an Ice Dawg and
they will pay their Toonie the day of sale. There is no obligation to participate nor any minimum weekly orders. Students, however, will be limited to ONE Ice Dawg per purchase.
Proceeds for the sale of the Ice Dawgs will support various charities on behalf of the school.
Distribution and Storage of Medication
If a child is required to bring medication to school, procedures relative to the administration of medication shall only adopted:
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When requested by the parents/guardians; and when authorized by a physician;
When medication must be provided during the school hours.
A designated staff member must administer medication; hence, a signed request/authorization form from the parents/guardians and the supervising physician, must be obtained. These forms are available through the school office. The required authorization forms and the medication
shall be delivered to the principal or designated person by the parents/guardians. All medication will be housed in a safe location. With the exception of
epipens, all medication must be kept in the school’s main office.
Pick Up of Medication Stored in the School’s Office 2015
Parents pleas be reminded any medications and/or epipens that your child has had stored in the office this year must be picked up on June 26th.
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Dress Code
would like to remind our students of the expecta-
after school and on weekends.
dents, regarding appropriate dress. Sleeveless
In keeping with the Board’s Mission Statement and
tions that are in place, especially our older stu-
tops are permitted but not halter, tank or short
tops. Short shorts and skirts and clothing of a
ards of neatness, cleanliness, modesty and good taste
suggestive nature or displaying offensive word-
as specified in the appropriate Dress Code Policy of
sweatbands or bandanas worn across the fore-
manner and attire suitable for the occasion and appro-
ing/images are not allowed. Also, headbands,
As we prepare for the warmer weather, we
Catholic teachings, each school is committed to stand-
the Board— “Students are required to dress in a
head are not permitted.
priate to the school environment. Failure to comply
Administration has the final decision regarding
tion…” (Catholic Code of Conduct)
school attire. Special outfits can be enjoyed
with this expectation shall result in disciplinary ac-
Virtue for June — Fairness
This month we will celebrate the virtue of fairness. When we spend a lot of time immersed in a variety of different media –
TV, movie, magazine, radio we can sometimes forget that life is not a competition. We are made by God to live together, to
share and to help each other. You can’t be a Christian alone. Christianity is all about living together in community – ideally,
one big happy family. When the urge to be superior takes over a person’s life then fairness can go out the window. Fairness, the belief that everyone deserves an opportunity to succeed, is not always about making things exactly equal. Some
people need a bit more time, space, money, and support to have an equal chance to succeed. And they deserve that
chance. Jesus spent a major part of his time on earth showing us about the preferential option for the poor and weak. He
spent an extraordinary amount of time showing how to follow God’s rules, the rules of the kingdom. The sick, the lame, the
blind, the bad sinners all need a fair chance to succeed – to overcome their disadvantages and disabilities in order to suc-
ceed. In today’s terms, that could be called good sportsmanship. A good sport makes sure the rules of the game give everyone an even chance to participate. Not everyone has to win. Everyone deserves a chance to be in the game.
ON REFLECTION…
Does it matter to me whether I win or lose?
OUR DAILY PRAYER FOR JUNE: Let us now pray… for the virtue of fairness- the desire to live by the rules of
God’s kingdom everyday of our lives.
AMEN
Totus Tuus Catholic Summer Camp
at St. Francis Xavier Parish
Come and join us once again this summer for the
Totus Tuus Catechetical Summer Camp for children and Youth to be held at St. Francis Xavier
Parish. The camp encourages and helps our youth
and children to learn more about our faith in a fun, engaging, interactive and
Criminal Reference Checks
In compliance with Ministry directives, a Criminal
Reference Check is now required if you wish to
volunteer your services in the school, transport
students and assist on trips.
motivating way. The experienced missionaries ensure that everyone is hav-
A Criminal Reference Check will be required for the 2015-2016
ing fun while learning about the gospels of the Lord.
school year if you plan to volunteer for both in school and out of
school activities. Avoid the rush in the fall and get yours completed
The camp details are as follows:
Grade 1 to 6
August 10-14
8:30am to 2:30pm $65/ per child
Grade 7 to 12 August 9—13
6:30pm to 9:00pm $45/ per child
Registration forms are due by July 13, 2014 at the St. Francis Xavier Parish Office
For more information or to register:
Visit our parish website: http://stfrancisxavierchurch.blogspot.ca/
during the summer! Copies of the Criminal Reference forms are
available in the office.
An annual declaration is required for all valid Criminal Reference
Checks that are on file in the school office.
Email us: SFX.TotusTuus@gmail.com
We are on Twitter: @ValentineDPCDSB
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The Last Word
Sports and Math – A Winning Combination
This summer, Ontario is hosting one of the largest sporting events in our history. An estimated 7,600 top athletes
from the Americas and Caribbean will compete at more than 30 venues located in 16 municipalities across southern
Ontario. To kick off the event, a 41-day PanAm Torch Relay is planned from May 30th to
July10th to share in the spirit in more than 130 communities across the province. The Parapan Am
Torch Relay is planned for August 3-7.and will involve 250 torchbearers.
The games will offer a broad range of math knowledge and skill building opportunities for everyone
in the family in a variety of sport events: baseball, basketball, beach volleyball, canoe/kayaking,
cycling, equestrian, soccer, golf, judo, swimming, figure skating, triathlon, softball, and many more.
In celebration of the games, plan to engage the entire family by taking part in math activities. Here are some suggestions to get you started:
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Plot the journey of the torchbearers taking part in the Torch Relay. How far will they travel? How long
will it take? This offers an opportunity for families to discover Ontario cities and towns in greater detail
(size, demographics, summer events) as well as math activities such as calculating distance between communities and the amount of time to get there.
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Compare one’s performance in a sport with the results of the competitors in the games.
Predict how many medals Canada will win. Which country will rank 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the medal count?
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Compare the results (time, distance, strength) of your favourite athlete(s) over time.
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How do the athletes or players use angles to succeed in their sport?
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Looking at data on each of the participants, do you think the triathlon will be won by someone who is
very strong in one event and average in the other two, or someone who is strong in all three disciplines?
The following links will assist in your planning:
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Toronto 2012 Pan Am/Parapan AM Games http://www.toronto2015.org/ Provides information about the
venues, sporting events and the two torch relays.
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Maths and Sport: Millennium Project http://sport.maths.org/content/ Developed by the University of Cambridge
to celebrate the London Olympic 2012 and Paralympic Games
http://www.edugains.ca/newsite/math/schoolleader/ideas_for_school_leaders.html
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