HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC SCHOOL
March 2016
Principal
N. Poerba
Vice Principal
A. Cassar
Head Secretary
P. Figliomeni
Superintendent
D. Finegan-Downey
Trustee
Shawn Xaviour
(Ward 10)
St. Patrick Parish
11873 The Gore Road
Brampton, Ontario
L6P 0B2
905-794-0486
Pastor
Father Vito
School Council
Chair
K. Dancy
Board News
@DPCDSBSchools
School News
@dpHolySpirit
25 Bloomsbury Avenue Brampton, Ontario L6P 1W9
Phone: 905-794-8039 Fax: 905-794-1285
Website: http://www.dpcdsb.org/SPRIT Twitter: @dpHolySpirit
PRINCIPAL & VICE PRINCIPAL MESSAGE
In March we look forward to some warmer weather, our
March Break, the beginning of Lent and many basketball,
indoor soccer, hockey and Chess practices. We wish to
congratulate our grade two children who received the
Sacrament of Reconciliation on January 26, 2016.
Congratulations also, to our Junior Basketball Teams who
participated in the Invitational Godzilla tournament at
Notra Dame. A special thank you goes out to CSC and
parent volunteers that made Yummy pancakes for us to
enjoy on Shrove Tuesday. Thank you to Mrs. Franco
and Mrs. Gabriel for organizing such a fun and memorial
Carnival for our students.
We also look forward to our Sharelife Hockey Challenge
on Tuesday, March 22 where the Holy Spirit Hockey
Team will play against the Holy Spirit staff and community
members. The game will take place at Mayfield arena.
Best wishes to all families for a relaxing March Break.
God Bless,
N. Poerba
A. Cassar
BULLYING PREVENTION CORNER
Bullying Can Be Stopped
This month we look at safe strategies students can use
when faced with a bullying situation. Students learn how
to deal with bullying using the ‘3 R’s’ - Recognize bullying behaviour; Refuse to be bullied; Report bullying
behaviour. There is no set formula that works with every
bullying situation. Students need to learn a variety of
strategies and the skill to determine when and how to
apply them safely. Key strategies that will be addressed
include: avoiding, playing with others, staying calm, ignoring, walking away, walking away with an explanation,
saying ‘stop’, being assertive and telling an adult.
Tips for Parents:
 Review strategies with your child
 Help your child practice speaking assertively (role
play)
 Take time with your child to make an appropriate
and safe plan for how you want them to deal with
situations LENTEN REFLECTION: A Different Kind of Fasting
Fast from negative thoughts about self or others . .
Feast on Christ dwelling in each of us
Fast from seeing differences . . .
Feast on the Spirit in all life
Fast from discontent . . .
Feast on gratitude
Fast from useless fears . . .
Trust in God’s providence
Fast from anger . . .
Feast on patience
Fast from bitterness . . .
Feast on forgiveness
Fast from discouragement . . .
Feast on hope
Fast from complaining . . .
Feast on appreciation
Fast from hostility . . .
Feast on non-violence
Fast on the need to always be right . . .
Feast on compassion for others
VIRTUE OF THE MONTH - KINDNESS
This month we will celebrate the virtue of kindness. God
has given us the gifts of friends and companions to keep
us company and to help us out along the way. Every
person in our lives carries the Spirit of God; so every
person is our brother or sister through Jesus Christ.
Kindness can only be seen through actions. It’s not
enough to say, “I will be kind or I am kind”. We must
show that we are kind by our words and our actions.
Through prayer and concentration, we can get better at
showing kindness to everyone we meet.
A kind person says nice things about others so they feel
good about themselves, stands up for people who are
picked on or need help, refuses to join others who are
insulting, intimidating, mean or hurtful and watches and
looks for ways to help those in need.
Teaching for The Father Inspired by The Son Guided by The Holy Spirit
OFFICE REMINDERS
LATE STUDENTS
A number of students continue to arrive late daily.
Any student arriving after 9:15 a.m. is considered late
and should be accompanied by an adult. Please
make every effort to have your child/ren at school on time. When a
child is late he/she misses valuable teaching time. Late arrivals
cause disruption to the other students and also to the teacher who
has already started the lessons for the day. Developing good work
habits and time management skills can maximize a child’s learning
potential. Let’s work together to develop these skills.
SCHOOL SAFE ARRIVAL
If your child will be late or absent, from school for whatever reason, we ask that you call the school to inform us.
To report the absence kindly phone (905) 794-8039 and
leave a message stating your child’s name, spelling the last name,
your child’s grade, teacher and duration of absence. These calls
are greatly appreciated and help us to streamline our safe arrival
program. SAFE SCHOOL DEPARTURE
Parents and family members who are picking up children at the end
of the day are strongly encouraged to use the Kiss “N” Ride. If you
are meeting your child(ren) you are asked to meet them outside
the exit that your child(ren) use at recess times. The front foyer
has a great number of students exiting at dismissal time and parents and other adults waiting to pick up children causes congestion
and sometimes an unsafe situation.
VISITORS TO THE SCHOOL
ALL visitors to the school must report to the main office. Our first
priority for all students is their safety. Board and Provincial guidelines clearly outline the procedures that all visitors must follow upon
their arrival on school property, which begins with reporting to the
Main Office. You will be issued a Visitor Sticker, which must be
worn visibly during your stay. Please remember to always sign in
and sign out. Thank you for following this mandatory safety protocol.
ARE YOU MOVING?
If you know your family is moving out of our Holy
Spirit Catholic School boundary, we would like to know. Each year,
a number of families move out of the area and reporting this change
assists us in our planning for the next school year. Please inform
the office at your earliest convenience.
UPDATE YOUR RECORDS
Parents, if your home phone number, cell number or work number
and email address has changed please notify the school office. It is
necessary to have current information in order for us to keep in contact with you.
MEDICAL REMINDERS
IMPORTANT IMMUNIZATION MESSAGE
FROM PEEL PUBLIC HEALTH
Peel Public Health will be reviewing immunization
records of all students at our school. Peel Public
Health must have proof that your child has been fully
vaccinated (immunized) according to the Ontario immunization
schedule. If you receive a letter please ensure that your child has
received the required vaccine(s), then give the date(s) your child
received these vaccine dose(s) to Peel Public Health immediately
to update your child’s record. For more information please call
Peel Public Health at 905-799-7700 or visit
www.ImmunizePeel.ca. Translation services are available.
LIFE THREATENING ALLERGIES
We would appreciate the cooperation of the entire
school community by NOT sending any lunches or
snacks that contain peanuts/nut products. We want
to ensure a safe environment for all students. Thank
you for your assistance with this initiative. When
celebrating a special occasion, we continue to encourage that
only non-edible treats be sent to school if they are to be shared
with other students.
MEDICATION
A reminder that students are not allowed to bring medication to
school. This includes prescription and nonprescription medication. As per Board protocol, all
medication must be stored in the office, accompanied by appropriate paperwork and doctor signature. Please note that this includes Advil, cough
medication, puffers, etc. We thank you for your cooperation in this matter. As always, we care about the safety of all
our students.
BE SMART, GET A HEAD START
Head lice are always present in the community. By
checking your child’s head once a week for head lice,
you will catch it early and treat it before it has a
chance to spread. Should you suspect that your child
(ren) has head lice, please notify the school.
THE LUNCH LADY
Cold and Flu season is upon us. Students
that ordered Lunch Lady may be absent from school. We offer
parents a same day cancellation option. Parents can contact the
Lunch Lady kitchen up to 8:00 a.m. same day to cancel their
child’s lunch and receive a credit to their account for the missed
lunch.
WEATHER REMINDERS
JUNIOR BASKETBALL SEASON
We would like to congratulate our junior boys and girls
basketball teams for a wonderful season. A special
COLD WEATHER
thank you goes to our coaches Mrs. Bucci, Mr. Tallevi,
Children will be kept in at recess when the wind chill is equivalent Mr., Toledo and Mrs. Waller.
to minus 25 degrees Celsius or colder. This is in accordance with
the policy of the Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board. We CARNIVAL
will, of course, monitor the weather situation on a daily basis. The On February 16, we were able to enjoy Carnival, Holy Spirit style. Students had the chance to play winter games, enjoy French entertainment
safety of our students is always of utmost concern.
WINTER PLAYGROUND RULES
We continue to promote playground safety especially
during the winter months.
The winter rules include:
 No throwing or kicking of snow or ice in any direction
 Remaining off of ice patches on the field or pavement
 Keeping off of high snow banks
 Keeping snow on the ground
 Not standing under icicles that accumulate along the roof’s
perimeter
 Staying off the field on days that it is designated unsafe for
students
DRY FEET, DRY CLOTHING
Colder weather is upon us! Please ensure that your child
comes to school prepared to participate in all activities,
including outdoor recess. All children should have hats,
scarves, gloves, warm coats and boots. As the rainy
season gives way to slush and snow, all students are reminded to
bring an extra pair of shoes to wear indoors during the winter
months. Fire regulations dictate that all students must have footwear on at all times.
In anticipation of a cold and snowy winter, we would also like to
advise parents to send an extra set of clothes (track pants, sweatshirts, socks, underwear) to school in the winter. These clothes
will be kept at the school to be used when the child is wet from
playing in the snow.
SCHOOL EVENTS
STROVE TUESDAY
On Tuesday February 9, we enjoyed pancakes and syrup on Shrove
Tuesday. A special thank you goes out to the CSC and the volunteers
that made this event possible.
and enjoy some yummy pancakes and warm hot chocolate. A special
thank you to our volunteers, Madame Franco and Madame Gabriel for
making this event possible.
FIRST RECONCILAITION
We are so proud of the Grade 2 students who celebrated their first reconciliation. We were blessed to bear witness to the faith journey our
students are on. A special thank you to Father Vito, Mrs. Malatesta,
Mrs. Celante and Mrs. Ruso who have worked with our students to prepare them for their special day. We look forward to being part of their
First Communion.
POETRY SLAM
A special thank you goes to Mrs. Regner and the poetry committee for
the poetry slam hosted on February 11th. Representatives from each
junior and intermediate classes had the opportunity to showcase their
poetry in the gym. Stephanie and Lebrun will represent Holy Spirit at the
upcoming BNE poetry slam.
MARCH EVENTS
SHARE LIFE HOCKEY GAME
On Tuesday, March 22nd the Holy Spirit Hockey
Team will be participating in our annual ShareLife
Hockey Challenge against the Holy Spirit staff and
community members. The game will take place at
Mayfield arena. There will be busses shuttling students from
grades 1 to 8 from the school to the arena. As part of the festivities we are asking students and parents to come out and show
spirit by wearing red and gold (yellow) that day!
MARCH BREAK
Parents are reminded that the March Break is from Monday,
March 14th until Friday, March 18th (inclusive). There will be no
school for students during this week. Classes for students will
resume on Monday, March 21, 2016.
HEALTHY SCHOOLS
This year our school is focusing on Healthy Eating and
WINTER WONDERLAND WHITE DANCE PARTY
Healthy Living. Please assist us in promoting healthy
On Friday February 12th, Holy Spirit participated in a Friendship White
eating by encouraging your child to pack healthy
Dance Party. Students had so much fun dancing and hanging out with
snacks and food low in processed sugars such as vegfriends during the dance party. A special thank you to Mrs. Lara and
etables and fruits. Every month our school will have a
Mrs. Patel for taking pictures, running the treat station and for providing
organizing dancers for the primary dance. Thank you to Mrs. Lara who healthy school focus based on Canada’s food guide.
also booked our DJ.
March- Vegetables and Fruits
UPCOMING EVENTS
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personal prayer and thanksgiving. Invite your neighbour and your relatives to join you and to celebrate how every day, moment by moment,
God grants us the grace to move forward. Every day is for us all an opportunity to begin anew; to strengthen our relationship with God and with
one another.
You are always in my prayers and remembered in the Eucharist. Happy
March.
With prayerful best wishes,
Theme: Catholic Education: Opening Doors of Mercy
“Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.” – Matthew 5:7.
Catholic Education Week begins on a Sunday to highlight the partnership that remains the foundation of Catholic education between our
Catholic schools and local Catholic parishes. Throughout Catholic Education Week, we ask you to reflect on the significance of Catholic education’s presence and contribution in our Church, and in our society. We
invite all members of our community, to participate in the celebrations
and activities that will mark the celebration of Catholic Education Week.
EQAO
The EQAO (Education Quality and Accountability Office) testing of our
Grade 3 and 6 students will take place from May 25th through to June
5th. Please avoid scheduling any doctor‘s appointments or anything else
that will take your child out of school during the testing dates.
CATHOLIC SCHOOL COUNCIL
The next Catholic School Council Meeting will be held on Wednesday,
April 14, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the conference room. As always, ALL
parents are welcome to attend the meeting.
ST. PATRICK’S PARISH MESSAGE
Dear students, parents, staff, administrators, support staff and friends of
School Communities in St. Patrick’s Parish:
Blessings to all of you, your families and loved ones. Many opportunities will be offered during the month of March to help us further understand and celebrate the love of God for us all. As per every year, the
March Break will gift us the opportunity to spend time together as family,
friends, and neighbours. A time to relax and enjoy the company of people we love. Be safe in your travels. Be aware of how precious the gift
of “togetherness” truly is, as you visit family and friends.
Holy days will mark our calendar this month: March 17 – Feast of St.
Patrick; March 19 – Feast of St. Joseph; March 20 – Palm Sunday;
March 24 – Holy Thursday; March 25 Good Friday; March 27 – Easter
Sunday. In all these days, and beyond these days, we celebrate the
Jubilee of Mercy.
Our parish at St. Patrick’s, as you know, is one of the 9 churches in the
Archdiocese of Toronto, to hold the DOOR OF MERCY. Many individuals and groups are coming through the Holy Door of our parish church,
in thanksgiving to God for the gift of God’s love and grace. Perhaps as
a family you may wish to journey to our church specifically for a time of
Fr. Vito Marziliano,
Pastor.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
March 1
March 2
March 14-18
March 22
March 24
March 25
March 28
March 31
April 1
April 4
April 5
April 11
April 16
April 29
May 1-6
May 2
May 13
May 31
June 13
June 17
June 22
June 24
June 28
Immunization 2
Swim to Survive (Ruso, Celante: M8)
Poetry Slam
Junior Boys Soccer Tournament
Swim to Survive (Turner: M9)
March Break
Share Life Hockey
Stations of the Cross
Good Friday
Easter Monday
Godzilla Basketball Intermediate Boys
Virtues Assembly
Chess Tournament
Godzilla Basketball Intermediate Girls
Brampton Beast Hockey Tournament
Easter Mass
Confirmation Retreat Grade 7
PA Day
First Communion
Virtue Assembly
Catholic Education Week
Confirmation Grade 7
PA Day
Virtues Liturgy
PA Day
Medieval Times (3/4, 4)
Grade 8 Graduation
Virtues Assembly
Report Card Sent Home
ATTACHMENTS
1. Catholic School Council Corner
2. Media - Bus Cancellations
3. CCCSC Market Place Brochure
Holy Spirit CSC Newsletter,
March Edition 2016
Thank you for continuing to send in your clean outer shell milk bags. There is a collection box in the
main office. These bags are woven into sleeping mats for third world countries through Dr. Simone’s
Canadian Food For Children.
A huge thank you to the parents and grandparents who took time out of their day to spend flipping
pancakes for both Shrove Tuesday and the French carnival. It’s events like these that bring the biggest
smiles to the kids, and thus the greatest reward for volunteering at the school. Thank you again. Our
volunteers are awesome!
Parents and guardians are always welcome to attend our council meetings as guests. It is an
opportunity to hear and learn about what is going on in the school in terms of curriculum and events. I
am personally inviting you to come out to our next meeting March 2, 2016 at 7:00pm in the school
conference room.
We are pleased to be offering a yearbook again this year for an early bird price of $25. Prices go up
March 11th. We are excited to provide a new payment option as well. This year, parents can order the
yearbook online through http://jostensyearbooks.com, by pulling up Holy Spirit under schools. Until
March 4th, you can personalize the book with your child’s name and added icons for an extra $3. Paper
orders will still be accepted, please make any cheque payable to Holy Spirit Catholic School Council.
The Central Committee for Catholic School Councils (CCCS) presents the conference and marketplace
“Opening Doors of Mercy” on Saturday April 9, from 9am to 1pm at St. Joseph’s Catholic Secondary
School in Mississauga. The keynote speaker is Dr. Susan Williams, a psychologist who will present
“Parent’s Guide to Reducing Stress and Increasing Resilience in Children”. It looks to be a great morning
of learning and I encourage parents to attend this FREE event. Please RSVP here:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/M9BFLTY
The Ontario Association of Parents in Catholic Education (OAPCE) and OAPCE Toronto present “Living
our Virtues in a Virtual World”, OAPCE’s 77th Annual Conference on Saturday May 7th, 2016 at Madonna
C.S.S. in Toronto. This is day of informative parent workshops including presenters such as Sara
Westbrook, Paul Davis, the Ministry of Education, and the keynote speaker Michael Redfearn. More
information can be found at http://www.oapcetoronto.ca/ This conference is a great source for
resources for parents.
I wish everyone a wonderful and safe March break.
Sincerely,
Karen Dancy, Chair, 2015-2016
STUDENT TRANSPORTATION OF PEEL REGION (STOPR)
BUS CANCELLATIONS/SCHOOL CLOSING DUE TO BAD WEATHER
2015 – 2016 SCHOOL YEAR
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 and
television stations:
VIRGIN RADIOFM99.9
CFNY FM102.1/AM640
NEWSTALK1010 AM
FM Z103.5
CHIN FM100.7/AM1540
GLOBAL NEWS
CHUM AM1050
CJCL AM590
EZ ROCK FM97.3
FM93.1
CBC99.1
CTV
CFTR AM680
CHFI FM98.1
CJBC (FR) AM860
FM Q107
CITYPULSE
CANADA AM
We will be communicating one of six standard messages to the radio stations. The six
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).
1.
2.
“THE 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.”
“THE DUFFERIN-PEEL CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD BUSES AND PEEL
DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD BUSES IN THE TOWN OF CALEDON ARE CANCELLED FOR
TODAY”.
• This means that ALL buses which operate into, out of, and within the Town of Caledon are
cancelled for the entire day.
3. “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 FOR TODAY”.
• This means that all runs listed under announcements #l and #2 are cancelled.
• Individual schools will be notified if this cancellation affects their school.
4. “THE DUFFERIN-PEEL CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD AND THE PEEL DISTRICT
SCHOOL BOARD BUSES IN THE CITY OF MISSISSAUGA ARE CANCELLED FOR TODAY.”
• This means that ALL buses which operate into, out of, and within the City of Mississauga
are cancelled for the entire day.
5. “ALL DUFFERIN-PEEL CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD AND PEEL DISTRICT
SCHOOL BOARD BUSES ARE CANCELLED FOR TODAY.”
• This means that ALL transportation services provided by the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District
School Board and the Peel District School Board, including buses, vans and taxis have
been cancelled for the entire day.
6. “ALL BUSES ARE CANCELLED AND 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 Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board and Peel District School
board schools and offices are closed to all students and staff.
Note: 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.
November 2015
Ready to register?
Registration information is available in
the school office
or through the CCCSC website:
http://www.dpcdsb.org/CCCSC/
Saturday, April 9, 2016
AGENDA
8:30 a.m.
Registration, Refreshments,
Vendor Market Place
9:00 a.m.
Liturgy and Opening Remarks
9:30 a.m.
Keynote Address:
Dr. Susan Williams, Psychologist.
Parent’s Guide to Reducing Stress and
Increasing Resilience in Children
10:30 a.m.
Refreshment Break
Vendor Marketplace
Alternatively, you may complete the
Survey Monkey™ to register
using this URL:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/M9BFLTY
MOVE TO WORKSHOP SESSIONS . . .
Extraordinary Lives
Start with a Great
Catholic Education
For more information on the Central
Committee of Catholic School Councils
in Dufferin-Peel CDSB,
visit http://www.dpcdsb.org/CCCSC/
11:00 a.m.
Workshop Sessions [Attend one of eight sessions]
12:00 p.m.
Closing Remarks and Door Prizes
12:15 p.m.
Vendors open to Conference
participants until 12:45 p.m.
CENTRAL COMMITTEE
OF CATHOLIC
SCHOOL COUNCILS
PRESENTS
Opening Doors of Mercy
“Blessed are the merciful, for
they will receive mercy.” –
Matthew 5:7
Conference & Marketplace
St. Joseph Catholic
Secondary School
5555 Creditview Road, Mississauga, ON
Located on Creditview Road,
north of Bristol Road south of Britannia
for Dufferin-Peel CDSB
Catholic School Council
Chairs, Members &Volunteers
and School Administrators
Saturday, April 9, 2016
St. Joseph Secondary School
5555 Creditview Road, Mississauga
WORKHOP SESSIONS
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Dr. Susan Williams, Psychologist
Parent’s Guide to Reducing Stress and
Increasing Resilience in Children
Dr. Williams is currently the Director of the
Halton Centre for Cognitive Therapy and
Stress Reduction in Oakville.
She
maintained an appointment for 8 years as
Assistant Professor (PT) in the
Department
of
Psychiatry
and
Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster
University where she conducted research
on prevention and intervention with
anxious and depressed children, provided
treatment in the child, adolescent, and
adult hospital programs, and trained residents and interns in
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). She has worked on the CBT
Unit at the former Clarke Institute of Psychiatry in Toronto (now
CAMH), at the Anxiety Treatment and Research Centre at St. Joseph’s
Healthcare in Hamilton, the Mood Disorders program at the former
Hamilton Psychiatric Hospital, the Adolescent Program and Eating
Disorders Clinic at McMaster University Medical Centre, and the Child
and Family Centre at Chedoke Hospital, Hamilton.
Children who are excessively stressed or anxious can underachieve
in school, have low self-esteem, be angry, sad and lonely, have
difficulty with schoolwork and have difficult family and peer
relationships. Parents have a significant impact on how well children
respond to stress and anxiety. Therefore, it is important that we, as
parents, teach ourselves healthy ways to deal with stress and anxiety
so we can pass on this knowledge to our children. We also need to
follow some fundamental parenting principles so children learn how
to self-regulate when stressed and anxious. Healthy habits learned
in childhood promote lifelong healthy habits and a happier and more
productive life.
This presentation will describe some reasons why children are more
stressed and anxious than before and help parents develop
resilience, reduce stress, improve their child’s overall well-being and
create a happier home. The presentation will be followed by a
question and answer period.
Keynote Address
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
A
Being Catholic is Cool!!
Inspiring Our Children to Deepen their Faith
Presenter: S. Byrne, Chaplaincy Leader
This workshop will explore different avenues of the Church which
your child will find attractive. How do you encourage your child to
attend Mass? How about the value of reconciliation and support
for youth in the Archdiocese of Toronto? This workshop will give
you all the tools to talk to your child about the beauty and value of
our Church
B
Empowering Youth to be Leaders and Achievers
Presenter: Miguel Martinez
This 45-minute workshop is called "Speaking Their
Language." This workshop does not aim to perfect you, but rather
to give you insight into your loved one's mind. This workshop will
enable you to understand and communicate better with your
youth. Results will be based on your effort and diligence in
applying the knowledge and techniques you learn. I will teach you
the power of music and movement and how you can harness that
power in order to understand and connect with the young people
in your lives.
Mental Well-Being: Supporting Students Experiencing
Stress and Worry Sponsored by the Dufferin-Peel
Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC)
Presenters: J. Golla, Principal, Bishop Scalabrini School,
Mississauga; Dr. S. Sweet, Clinical Child Psychologist & Mental
Health Liaison for DPCDSB; S. Wessler, Social Worker, DPCDSB
C
In response to the Ministry of Education’s Mental Health and
Addictions Strategy aligned to the Catholic Board Learning Plan
(CBLP), Dufferin-Peel is committed to creating safe, caring,
inclusive and healthy school communities. Through a team
approach, an administrator, psychology staff, and social work staff,
will facilitate a workshop on the needs of the student experiencing
stress and worry. This session will provide an overview of
worry/anxiety and the team process educators/parents/caregivers
may use to support students facing particular challenges.
Special Education: A Ministry of Education
Perspective on Supports for Students with Differing
Abilities Session sponsored by Dufferin-Peel Special
Education Advisory Committee (SEAC))
Ministry of Education Presenters: M. Wallace - Education Officer,
Toronto and Area Regional Office, Z. Xu, Education Officer,
Special Education Policy and Programs Branch
This session is provided for parents/guardians of students with
differing abilities including special education learning needs.
Staff from the Ontario Ministry of Education's Regional Office and
Special Education Policy and Programs Branch, along with
Dufferin-Peel Staff, will bring a provincial context for special
education and support services aligned with Board programs and
services.
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The New Ontario Health and Physical Education
Curriculum
Presenter: Shelagh Peterson, Coordinator of Religious
Ed & Faith Formation, DPCDSB
Ms. Peterson is the Coordinator of Religious Education and Faith
Formation for the Dufferin-Peel CDSB. She has been part of the
provincial team compiling Catholic resources to support our
schools in the implementation of the new Health and Physical
Education curriculum. With over twenty years teaching religious
education in Dufferin-Peel, she is well versed in the elementary
Fully Alive program and the secondary religious education
material.
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F
21st Century Supports for All Students
Presenter: Joseph Marquis
Mr. Marquis will focus on technology to support all students in
the classroom as part of our Dufferin-Peel Universal Design for
Learning Suite. He will also provide handouts to support home
downloads of selected software.
G
Healthy Bodies Nurture Healthy Minds
Presenters: Hardev Sohi (PHN), Julia Pilliar (Dietician)
Peel Health Nurses will outline the importance of a healthy
lifestyle for young children.
Presenters will discuss the
importance of making appropriate food choices, increasing
exercise and proper rest. Focus in these areas can effect a
child’s behaviour, growth and development, both mentally and
physically