St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School
665 Willowbank Trail,
Mississauga, Ontario L4W 3L6
Telephone: (905) 848- 5397
Fax: (905) 848-0738
Trustee: M. Pascucci (905) 302-3096
Chair of the Board of Trustees
Principal:
D. Brkic
Fax: 905 890-0888 Tel: (905) 890-0708
Head Secretary: S. Ferenc
mario.pascucci@dpcdsb.org
Superintendent: T. Lariviere 905 890-1221
Pastor:
Fr. John Facey 905 270-2301
January 2016
BLESSINGS FOR A NEW YEAR
Holy Father, God of our yesterdays, our today, and our
tomorrows,
We praise You for Your unequaled greatness.
Thank You for the year behind us and for the year ahead.
Help us in Your new year, Father, to fret less and laugh
more, to teach our children to laugh by laughing with them
and to teach others to love by loving them.
When Love came to the stable in Bethlehem, He came for
us so that Love could be with us, that we could know You,
and that we could share Love with others.
Help us, Father, to hear Your love song in every sunrise, in
the chirping of sparrows in our backyards, in the stories of
our elderly, and the fantasies of our children.
Help us to stop and listen to Your love songs, so that we
may know You better and better. We rejoice in the world
You loved into being.
Thank You for another new year and for new chances
every day. We pray for peace, for light, and for hope, that
we might spread them to others.
Forgive us for falling short this past year. We leave the
irreparable past in your hands, and step out into the
unknown new year knowing You will go with us.
We accept Your gift of a new year and we rejoice in what's
ahead, depending on You to help us do exactly what You
want.
I say it again, we rejoice! In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
In January
we celebrate
the Virtue of
Self-Control
Virtues
Assembly
January 29th,
2016
at 10:30 a.m.
Like a city
breached,
without
walls, is one
who lacks
self-control.
(Prov. 25:28)
DATES TO REMEMBER
Jan. 7 Eastern Rite Christmas
Jan. 11 Rosary Apostolates
Jan. 18 PA Day – No school for students
Jan. 19 7:00 p.m. CSC Meeting
Jan. 20 & 21 7:00 p.m. Gr. 8 Confirmation
Jan. 25 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. FDK (JK) registration
Jan. 26 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. JK registration – Snow Date
Jan. 29 10:30 a.m. Virtues Assembly
Feb. 1 Term 2 begins
Feb. 2 Report Cards go home
Feb. 4 Interview Night
Feb. 5 PA Day - Interviews
“A Love of Christ and a Love of Learning”
Welcome Back and Happy New Year!
On behalf of the entire staff of St. Vincent de Paul School, I
would like to wish you a happy, healthy and prosperous
New Year! We hope this coming year is filled with many
blessings for you and your loved ones and we all look
forward to working with you and your children in 2016.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your
generosity in supporting our initiatives for families in need
at Christmas. Thanks to you, all initiatives were very
successful.
Our Christmas Concert was a huge success thanks to the
staff who invested their time and effort into it, our students
who did an amazing job and thanks to you - the most
supportive audience!
Since your involvement significantly impacts your child’s
educational success, I encourage you to continue to be
involved. If you ever have any concerns or questions,
please speak with your child’s teacher. With your support,
we can provide the best educational experience for your
child.
God’s blessings in 2016!
D. Brkic
ANGEL TREE AND FOOD DRIVE
On behalf of our Youth Faith Ambassadors, thank you for
donating towards our Food Drive. With your help, we
were able to support many families within our parish.
A special thank you to all the families who participated in
our Angel Tree program and to all our staff who generously
donated gifts and gift cards as well. At St. Vincent de Paul,
we always strive to spread the love of Christ. Thank you all
for helping us teach the children the true meaning of
Christmas, and ensuring that Advent is a time to spread
Hope, Peace, Joy and Love.
SHARELIFE
Just before the Christmas Break, our intermediate students
played a volleyball game against teachers. Despite their
efforts, the students lost but we all had fun and raised $215
for ShareLife.
We thank you all for your generosity and support.
VIRTUE OF SELF CONTROL
From the perspective of the Catholic Graduate Expectations, a
Person of Self-Control…
 Is patient
 Knows how to wait his/her turn
 Adapts to situations in light of the common good
 Can calm him/herself down and think before reacting to
situations
 Knows how to avoid physical aggression (e.g., hitting,
kicking, pushing, fighting, etc.)
 Thinks first about what is best to do for everyone in the
group
 Has a positive, confident sense of self and others
 Thinks reflectively to solve problems
 Applies effective communication, decision-making,
problem-solving & resource management skills
 Reflects on personal values, abilities and aspirations
 Participates in leisure and fitness activities for a balanced
and healthy lifestyle
God has given us the ability to choose. We are able to control
how we react to what happens around us. We may feel
pressure from inside or from outside ourselves to react
aggressively to a situation. We’ve all “lost it” at one time or
another. We are never proud of those moments. As soon as
they happen, we make a promise that they will not happen
again. Through prayer and concentration, we can get better at
controlling our reactions.
God wants us to do what we know and feel is right.
CATHOLIC SCHOOL COUNCIL UPDATE
Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 19,
2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the school library. Just a note that CSC
will be organizing a few Valentine’s events next month.
More information will be sent home soon.
FULL DAY KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
2016-2017
Monday, January 25, 2016
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Snow Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Thursday, January 28, 2016
Friday, January 29, 2016
“A Love of Christ and a Love of Learning”
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Parent Evening to Support the Transition of
Students with Differing Abilities into Kindergarten
There
will
be
an
information
session
for
parent(s)/guardian(s) of children with differing abilities
including vision, speech, hearing, autism, physical/medical
and/or developmental delays who are transitioning to
Kindergarten in September 2016. The information session
will be held at the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School
Board -- Catholic Education Centre, Room 301 on
Tuesday, January 12, 2016, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Snow date Wednesday, January 13, 2016, from 7:00
p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Parent(s)/Guardian(s) are also reminded
to register their child at our school office.
Parents/Guardians should bring the
documents when registering their child:
following
FRENCH IMMERSION PROGRAM
Online registration will begin on Monday, January 11th
with the deadline for submissions to be announced. Should
the number of applications exceed the number of spaces
available, a centralized, computer-generated lottery will be
held following the deadline.
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board offers the
French Immersion Program starting in Grade 1 at eight
school sites. Students registered in this program will spend
90% of their day learning in the French language. All
subjects and activities in the French Immersion classroom,
except for Religion and Family Life, will be delivered in
French. In Grades 2 and 3, 70% of the instruction will be in
French, with the proportion of English increasing to 50% in
later years.
For more information about the French Immersion program
visit www.dpcdsb.org or call 905-890-0708 ext. 24307.
· Proof of age of the child (birth certificate or passport)
· Original Catholic Baptismal Certificate for parent (one)
and child (includes baptismal certificates 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 has
been baptized in an Eastern Church in full communion
with the Holy See of Rome, the parent/guardian must
bring their own baptismal certificate.
· Updated immunization records (Immunization Card,
Peel Health Form or Letter of Exemption)
· Proof of home address (Two of the following: property
tax bill, current utility bill, real estate document or
Government of Canada issued forms)
· Proof of English Separate School support (may be done
at the time of registration by completing an Application For
the Direction of School Support and/or Separate School
Lease Agreement available at the school.
EXTENDED FRENCH INFORMATION MEETING
Parent(s)/guardians, who wish to enroll their child in
a Grade 5 Extended French class for September 2016
are invited to attend an information meeting at:
St. Thomas More Catholic School
3270 Tomken Road,
Thursday, January 14, 2016 at 7 p.m.
At the present time, the above mentioned school is the
designated centre for our area. Applications will be
accepted at that centre until 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, February
16, 2016.
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board offers the
French Immersion Program starting in Grade 1 at eight
school sites. Students registered in this program will spend
90% of their day learning in the French language. All
subjects and activities in the French Immersion classroom,
except for Religion and Family Life, will be delivered in
French. In Grades 2 and 3, 70% of the instruction will be in
French, with the proportion of English increasing to 50% in
later years.
For more information about the French Immersion program
visit www.dpcdsb.org or call 905-890-0708 ext. 24307.
PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES ON BOARD
PREMISES
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board acknowledges
the value of the use of technology for learning. Students are
permitted to register and use personal electronic devices (PEDs)
on board premises and/or board sanctioned events for educational
purposes, under the direction of staff and only with
parent/guardian permission. Students may register their PED for
the purpose of connecting to the board wireless network.
Students are required to adhere to the student “Personal
Electronic Device Used with WI-FI Network Student Agreement”
(GF 337) and the “Network User Application and Agreement.”
(GF066) Please be advised that the Dufferin-Peel Catholic
District School Board will not be responsible for any cost
incurred through the use of personal data plans.
PEDs are to be used responsibly and should not interfere
with learning; their use must comply with the Catholic
Code of Conduct, board policies and procedures. Any
personal communications (i.e., phone calls, text
messages, etc.) will continue to be directed through the
main office. Failure to comply with these guidelines may
result in a loss of PED privileges and/or any other
consequences deemed necessary by school administration.
“A Love of Christ and a Love of Learning”
The school principal may authorize limited acceptable uses of
personal electronic devices during school-sanctioned activities for
a specific designated purpose outside of instructional spaces
and/or in common areas.
Students are responsible for the safety and security of PEDs
at all times and the Board assumes no responsibility for lost,
damaged or stolen devices.
If your child is late, please have him/her report to the office.
PLEASE DO NOT ESCORT YOUR CHILD TO
CLASS.
Please send a note in advance, to your child’s teacher when
your child needs to be picked up early, then meet them in
the office and sign them out.
If delivering lunches to your child at school, please write
your child’s and teacher’s names on lunch bags and leave
them on the lunch table in the front foyer. This would be
greatly appreciated.
COLD AND FLU SEASON
With cold and flu season upon us, the Dufferin-Peel
Catholic District School Board continues to be vigilant in
ensuring that our schools are clean and that our school
communities are educated regarding good hand hygiene and
cough etiquette. These practices 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, cold-related viruses, such as Enterovirus, are
transferred from person to person through hand contact.
Cold and flu viruses typically peak from December through
February.
Please assist us by reviewing good hand washing
procedures, as well as other preventative measures, as
outlined in the various Peel resources available to you
through their website. As always, children who are unwell,
should be kept at home. For more information, visit the
health unit website:
http://www.peelregion.ca/health
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
MINIMIZING DISRUPTIONS
We appreciate continued parental help and support in
minimizing disruptions to classes, whenever possible.
If you wish to discuss something with your child’s teacher,
we ask that you set up an appointment with the teacher.
Approaching the teacher, before, during and/or after school
makes it difficult for the teacher to focus on her/his
students. This also becomes a safety issue. Please leave a
message with the office and the teacher will call you back.
COLD WEATHER AND SNOW
We have already experienced very cold temperatures.
Except when the weather is extremely cold, all students will
be expected to go outside during all recesses. Students who
cannot play outside due to illness should remain at home
until they are feeling better.
It is imperative that students come dressed appropriately to
go outdoors. We recommend that children carry an extra
pair of socks and mittens/gloves in their backpacks We
also ask our students to have a pair of indoor shoes at
school to help keep the classroom floors dry and clean and
to ensure their comfort and safety. While at school, students
must wear shoes at all times since they would not have time
to put them on in case we have to evacuate the building.
“A Love of Christ and a Love of Learning”
SNOW SAFETY
We will keep reminding all students of our policy that snow
must stay on the ground. For the safety of all, there are to
be no snowballs, kicking of snow or any other activity
involving snow or ice that could be harmful. Although it
may seem like a fun activity, our experience has shown that
serious accidents can and do occur. Sliding on any hills
created by snow ploughs, and sliding on ice are also
prohibited.
Please discuss these safety procedures and reinforce them
with your children – it is imperative that everyone adhere
to these rules.
PEDICULOSIS (Head Lice)
Pediculosis is a problem which occurs from time to time
each year in schools. If cases are found we inform all
parents of the class involved by letter. If a child is infected,
we request that she/he be kept out of school until she/he has
been treated with the correct medicated shampoo. Please
keep us informed if this happens to your child.
DRIVEWAY/ KISS AND RIDE SAFETY
Many thanks to parents / guardians who have been using
the correct and safe procedure for dropping their children
off in the morning in our Kiss and Ride program. Our
driveway is made safer when everyone cooperates. Please
ensure you have pulled up to the front of the drop line to let
children in or out of your car. The driveway gets very
congested as 9:00 a.m. approaches, and many students are
arriving after the bell rings. Please be aware that it is our
expectation that children arrive at school on time and
prepared to work.
LUNCH HOUR ROUTINES
A reminder that students who regularly stay for lunch are
NOT permitted to leave school property without a
signed and dated note from parents each time they leave
school grounds. Students either go home for lunch or stay
in school for lunch. Thank you for supporting this important
safety routine.
PARENTS IN THE SCHOOL YARD
Thank you for your cooperation of parents and caregivers
from not entering the schoolyard when dropping off their
children.
SUPERVISION OF STUDENTS
Supervision begins at 8:45 a.m. and ends at 3:30 p.m.
Please do not bring/send your children to school earlier
than this time. Given safety concerns, it is not a good idea
to leave your children outside unattended as student
supervision in the yard begins at 8:45 a.m. and not before.
Please make other arrangements for the care of your
children prior to 8:45 a.m. Please meet your child at the
school at 3:30 p.m. when students are dismissed.
LATE ARRIVALS
All students from FDK to Grade 8, should start school on
time. This prevents interruption of classes and loss of
information for the students. A student is considered late
if the school bell has rung and they are not in line and
entering the school with their classmates. Being
consistently and continuously late interrupts the classroom
during lessons, creates delays in the office and sets a poor
example for those who do arrive on time. Please encourage
and assist your child(ren) to recognize that punctuality is a
responsibility, which all students should be developing.
SABRINA’S LAW-ANAPHYLAXIS
If your child has a severe reaction to peanuts, peanut byproducts, bee/wasp stings or any other allergies or
medical conditions, please let the school know as soon as
possible. It is essential that the information you provide
to us is accurate and up-to-date.
There are various forms which need to be completed by
you and your family doctor if it is necessary to store an
epipen/medication at school. We continue to have
students with severe, life threatening allergies to nuts and
peanuts. Although this may or may not affect your
child’s class directly, we require your continue
cooperation in sending foods to school that are free of
peanuts, nuts, or their by-products. We cannot guarantee
that any classroom is nut free, but we are attempting to
minimize the exposure and keep everyone as safe and
healthy as possible.
IMMUNIZATION
Ontario Law (Immunization of School Pupils Act, 1990)
requires all school age children to be immunized against
Diphtheria, Tetanus, Polio, Measles, Mumps and
Rubella. The law requires Peel Health to keep up-to-date
records of your child’s immunization. In the past we
have had a number of students receive letters of
suspension from school due to records not being updated
at the Health Department. It is your responsibility to
forward the information to Peel Health. Whenever you
have your child immunized, inform the Health
Department. Your child, before turning age 7, must have
the Age 4-6 Booster for Diphtheria, Tetanus, Polio. All
necessary immunization records for your children must
be sent to Peel Health. You may fax your up-to-date
information to PeelHealth at 840-7144 or call 791- 7800
ext. 7661.
“A Love of Christ and a Love of Learning”
INCLEMENT WEATHER/SCHOOL CLOSURES
During the winter months inclement weather may cause
disruption of regular school operations. A decision to close
schools is usually made by 6:00 a.m. and will be announced
on the following radio stations:
CKFM
CFNY
CHIN
CFRB
CHUM
CJCL
CHAY
Q107
DC103FM
CHFI
CJMR
CHWO
680News
AM640 CISS FM
CHEZ
CBC
CIAO
CJBC(Fr.)
are aware of custodial agreements between parents. We
require that a copy of all legal documentation be kept in
your child’s school records.
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY DAYS
Just a reminder that Monday January 18th, 2016 is a
Professional Activity Day. There will be no school for the
students on that day. The day is designated for report card
writing. Friday February 5th, 2016 is also a Professional
Activity Day, with no school for students. That day is
designated for Parent/Student/Teacher conferences.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
St. Vincent de Paul School is required to conduct three fire
drills in the fall and three in the spring. We will also be
conducting two lockdown drills throughout the year. These
drills are standard practice across the Board and ensure that
in the event of a real emergency our students and staff can
respond quickly and appropriately. If you have any
questions or concerns regarding these drills please speak to
your child’s teacher or the main office.
In rare circumstances, our students and staff may need to
evacuate the building as a result of an emergency in the
building or in the nearby community. Our evacuation site
is John Cabot Secondary School. Board regulations and
safety precautions require this contingency plan. Should an
evacuation be necessary, you will be notified as soon as
possible and your child will be held at John Cabot School
until we make direct contact with a parent/guardian.
CUSTODY OF CHILDREN
On rare occasions, we are faced with difficult situations in
which non-custodial parents arrive at our school asking to
visit with their child or take their child home after school.
We are best able to serve and protect the child when we are
made aware of legal custody arrangements, visitation rights
and special instructions. If legal custody matters affect your
family, please ensure that our office and classroom teachers
“A Love of Christ and a Love of Learning”
INTERNATIONAL
Student Programs
Welcoming students from around the world
INFORMATION NIGHT
February 23, 2016
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Learning Centre
3566 South Common Court, Mississauga
Information regarding the International
Student Program, Summer ESL Credit
Program for International Students,
Student Exchange Program, and community
supports available to newcomers, will be
shared. Full details of the various programs
and opportunities will be provided by
several guest speakers and there will be an
opportunity to ask questions.
Kindergarten to Grade 12
High Academic Standards
and Achievement
Catholic Values
Wide variety of specialized programs
Full access to ESL and support services
Located in the Greater Toronto Area
Direct access to public transit
Easy access to world renowned
colleges and universities
For more information, visit www.dpcdsb.org
or call 905-412-3341 ext. 31460 or email rita.borg@dpcdsb.org
INFORMATION SESSION
Parent Evening to Support the Transition of
Children with Differing Abilities into
KINDERGARTEN
Including: Vision, Hearing, Speech,
Autism, Physical/Medical and/or
Developmental Delays in the
cognitive and/or motor areas.
January 12, 2016
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.*
Catholic Education Centre
40 Matheson Boulevard West
Mississauga
*Snow Date: January 13, 2016
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Note: Kindergarten Registration
will take place at your local Catholic
school January 25, 27, 28, 29, 2016.
Registration information available
at www.dpcdsb.org
Dufferin-Peel
Catholic District
School Board
“Whoever welcomes this child in my name welcomes me.”
(Luke 9:48)
For more information,
contact Laura Conte at
905-890-0708 ext. 24011
laura.conte@dpcdsb.org
Extraordinary lives start with a great Catholic education.