St. Edith Stein School
6234 Osprey Blvd., Mississauga, Ontario L5N 5V5 Tel. (905) 824–5777
Principal:
Trustee:
May, 2016
Christine Boulanger
Esther O’Toole
Superintendent: Tilia Cruz
Pastor:
Fr. Mark Villanueva
School Council Chair: Ann Labbe
Catholic Education Week
How beautiful are the feet of those who bring
Good News.
(Romans 10:15)
Opening Door
of Mercy
Thanks to all
those who
provide leadership in our
Catholic schools.
We pray for all educators and
students, giving thanks to God
for all those who faithfully
spread the Good News.
School Hours:
9:00am – 3:30pm
Recess 10:25– 10:40
Lunch 12:00 – 1:00
Recess
2:20 – 2:35
Attendance Line
(905) 824-5777
Superintendent:
Tilia Cruz
(905) 890-0708
Trustee: Esther O’Toole
(905) 812-5163
We are delighted to begin the month of May
with a celebration of the distinctiveness of
Catholic Education. This year, Catholic Education Week takes place from May 2 - May
6, 2016. During this week, the Catholic community celebrates the unique and distinctive
contribution that Catholic schools make to our
students, our community and our province.
Catholic Education Week is a welcome opportunity to celebrate the mission of our Catholic schools as they strive to integrate the
Gospel values of Jesus Christ in every aspect
of the school’s life and curriculum. This
year’s theme is Opening Doors of Mercy.
Please refer to the Catholic Education Week
pamphlet or the schedule included in this
newsletter for a calendar of planned activities
at our school.
Virtue of the Month
This month we will celebrate the virtue of
‘acceptance’. One of the great wonders of the
world we live in is that no two people are exactly alike. God breaks the mold every time,
and that is a fantastic fact of life.
An accepting person….
 Is friendly and open to all God’s people,
regardless of age, beliefs, gender, culture or
ability
 Sees the positive traits in all people even
if she or he disagrees with them
PA DAY
(Provincial Priorities in a Catholic Context)
Friday, May 13, 2016
Principal’s Message
As some of you may already know, it was
announced at the Board meeting on April
29th, that I will be leaving St. Edith Stein
School at the end of June to continue my
journey at St. Albert of Jerusalem
School. As this school year draws to a
close, please know that I am truly grateful
that God has allowed me the privilege of
serving this community, filled with a highly
dedicated staff; respectful students, devoted volunteers, and supportive parents over
the past five years!
Although it is with a heavy heart that I am
leaving such an amazing community, I am
excited about the new challenge which lies
ahead. I am genuinely grateful for your
support over the past five years as we
worked together to make St. Edith Stein
School a vital force in the life and development of your children.
It is with great pleasure that I proudly hand
over the community to Mr. M. Araman who
will serve as principal at St. Edith Stein in
September. He has a wealth of knowledge
and expertise to bring to our school. I am
confident that all of you will continue to
welcome and support him as you did me.
Once again, thank you, thank you, thank
you. It has truly been a pleasure!
Mrs. C. Boulanger
Punctuality
School begins at 9:00am in the morning
and 1:00pm in the afternoon. Students
should arrive at school on time to line up
with their class. Late students that enter
through the front doors must stop at the
office to pick up a late slip before going to their class. These
‘lates’ are recorded on their attendance record. Punctuality
is a student expectation for all students of St. Edith Stein.
Junior Kindergarten Registration 16/17
Pre-registration for 2016/2017 for Junior Kindergarten
classes took place in January. If you missed this opportunity to enroll your child or know of someone who has
moved into the area please contact the school for registration information.
GET YOUR YEARBOOK!
On Sale Now!
The Yearbook Committee is very excited to offer the
families of St. Edith Stein School an opportunity to
purchase a 2015-2016 yearbook.
Place your order today for a 36 page Edge Imaging, soft
bound, colour yearbook featuring photo memories of the
2015-2016 St. Edith Stein School year.
Yearbooks will be delivered before the end of the school
year!
Books can be ordered now through May 16th
for $20.00 per book.
Are You Moving?
If you are planning to move or have
already moved please notify the
school office. If you move out of the
area and would like your child(ren) to
remain at St. Edith Stein until the end
of the school year, please put your request in writing to
Mrs. Boulanger. Your cooperation is appreciated and
really assists us with our planning efforts for next year.
Thank you.
Up-to-Date Information
Please inform the office of any changes
to home, work and cell phone numbers
and contact people! We cannot stress
enough the importance of this information. This includes any medical information that may jeopardize the health and safety of your
child(ren).
Heads-Up
Congratulations to our Junior and Intermediate Heads-Up
teams. They competed in the Mississauga North Family
of School Heads-Up competitions at St. Edith Stein
School.
Junior Team - Austin, Nicholas, Ethan, Hiree and Lukas
Intermediate Team -Reese, Isabella, Vanessa, Alyssa and
Aaron
Congratulations on winning the Intermediate Gold Medal!
Elementary Summer School
Thank you to the coaches who prepared and accompanied the
students: Mrs. Nunez, Mrs. Sostaric and Mrs. Martin.
Grades 7 and 8
Thank you to Mrs. Sostaric and Mrs. Nunez for organizing the
Family level tournament!!
July 4 to July 22, 2016
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Students must be recommended by the Principal.
Bussing provided at home school pick up points.
Deadline for applications: May 27, 2016
For more information: http://www.dpcdsb.org/CEC/CNE
or call school office
CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK
May 2 - May 6, 2016
“Catholic Education Week”:
Opening Doors of Mercy
Come Holy Spirit, Fill the Hearts of your Faithful
people and enkindle in them the fire of Your love.
In a world that often fixates on the
negative, divisive and cynical, the
goodness and giftedness that comes
from our school and other Catholic
schools can be overlooked. This year’s Catholic Education Week
(May 2nd-6th), celebrates our schools with the theme: Opening
Doors of Mercy. We have accomplished many wonderful things
this year; let us take some time during Catholic Education Week
to celebrate them!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR CATHOLIC EDUCATION
WEEK…..
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
First Nations Traditions Games (gr. 2/3))
Friday, April 29- May 6, 2016
Book Fair
Tuesday, May 3, 2016:
Culture Day (parents welcome to attend)
Wednesday, May 4, 2016:
Welcome to Kindergarten 6:30pm
Thursday, May 5, 2016:
Café Francais (parents welcome to attend)
Friday, May 6, 2016
Shining Stars
Poetry Café in Mrs. Wallace’s Class 10:40am (parents
welcome to attend)
Five sub-themes, one for each of the five days of Catholic Education Week, help students to understand the rich meaning of this
Tuesday, May 10-Wednesday May 11, 2016
X-Movement Program
year’s theme:
Day 1…Mercy that Welcomes
Day 2…Mercy that Loves
Day 3…Mercy that Forgives
Day 4…Mercy that Lives the Gospel
Day 5…Mercy that Rejoices
Catholic Education Week begins on a Sunday to highlight
the partnership that remains the foundation of Catholic education between our Catholic schools and parishes. 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 2016 at St. Edith Stein School.
St. Edith Stein Elementary School
Thursday, May 12 2016
X-Movement / Nutrition Stations Community Night 6:00pm
(parents invited to attend)
Friday, May 20, 2016
Crowning of Mary Ceremony
9:15 a.m. – Primary
10:35 a.m. – Junior/Intermediate
(Parents welcome to attend)
ARE YOU TICKED?
Make Sure Your School Support Designation is English Separate (Catholic)
It’s a powerful message in support of Catholic
education
When you designate yourself as an English Separate
school supporter, you help foster a strong political voice,
through your elected representative (Trustee), in ensuring
your rights to a Catholic education for the young people in
our province.
To verify that you are registered as an English Separate
school supporter:
Check the assessment section of your Tax Bill or Property Assessment Notice
Check your Voter Information Card received by mail
during the month of May
We can help you register or
change your direction of school
support. Contact the Admissions
Department at 905-890-0708 ext.
24512.
For more information, visit
www.dpcdsb.org
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
St. Edith Stein Advisory Council is pleased to
announce the return of the Christmas Bazaar!!
The Bazaar will take place on Saturday,
November 12th from 10-3 pm.
If you are interested in volunteering with the
Bazaar committee, we would be happy to have
you. Please contact the office or send us an
email at steinparentcouncil@outlook.com
If you are interested in being a vendor at the
Bazaar, applications are available in the office,
or you can email us at steinbazaar@hotmail.com. You can also visit us on
our Facebook site at facebook.com/steinbazaar
NEXT SCHOOL COUNCIL MEETING
THURSDAY, MAY 19 @ 6:30pm IN THE SCHOOL LIBRARY.
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!!!
A Mother’s Day Prayer for Moms
A Mother’s love is something that
no one can explain,
It is made of deep devotion, of sacrifice and pain,
It is endless and unselfish
and enduring come what may,
For nothing can destroy it or take that love away…
It is patient and forgiving
when all others are forsaking,
And it never fails or falters
even though the heart is breaking…
It believes beyond believing when the world around condemns,
And it glows with all the beauty of the rarest, brightest gems
A many splendored miracle,
man cannot understand
And another wondrous evidence
of God’s tender guiding hand.
Helen Steiner
Culture Day
We are planning our very first
Culture Day at St. Edith Stein,
but it won’t be successful without your
help!
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
All countries and continents will be
represented.
Please send in any cultural artifacts with
your child(ren). The more the better!
Students will visit the displays on Tuesday, May
3rd in the morning. Parents
are invited to visit the displays at in the afternoon.
We are excited to celebrate
the many cultures in our
school.
School Dress Code - Warm
Weather
Students are expected to adhere to the
standards of modesty, neatness and good
taste in their attire within our Catholic
school. Short shorts, excessively tight shorts, halter/crop
tops are not considered appropriate for the school environment. Tank tops for girls and boys are not permitted.
Shirts need to be an appropriate length without violent or
inappropriate language or symbols. Sunglasses, hats and
visors are for outdoor wear. Sunscreen is a good protection
from the harmful effects of exposure to the sun.
School Walkathon in Support of St. Josephine
Bakhita Parish “Walk of Hope”
St. Josephine Bakhita Parish is currently in the process of developing plans for the design of the new
parish church. The parish is thrilled to have passed
the million dollar mark in fundraising for the building fund, but more is still needed before the archdiocese will allow construction of the new church
building to begin.
This is the parish that serves our school community
and supports our children in preparing for and celebrating the Sacraments. To that end, our school will
be holding a walkathon on Friday, June 17th, from
9am to about 10:30am, to help the parish raise
money for the building fund. Parents are welcome
to participate with their children, and will be needed to supervise the walking route. Additional information and pledge sheets will be sent home closer
to this date. Please mark this date on your calendar, and thank you in advance for your support!
Dates to Remember
May
2-6
Catholic Education Week
3
Culture Day
4
Welcome to Kindergarten (6:30pm)
5
French Cafe
6
Shining Stars
9
Math Mania
10
Black Creek Pioneer Village (gr. 3)
11
Got Skates (4&5)
10-11 X-Movement (Australian Footy Ball Program)
12
Edge Imaging taking Yearbook photos
12
X-Movement Community Night 6:00pm
13
PA Day
15
First Communion
17
Track and Field Day (4-8)
18
Got Skates
19
School Advisory Council meeting
20
Crowning of Mary
24
Got Skates (4&5)
26
Trip to Aquarium (JK-gr.2)
25-27 EQAO for Gr. 3
May 31– Jun2 EQAO for Gr. 6
June
8-10
13
14
16
17
22
27
28
30
Grade 7&8 Trip to Ottawa
P.A. Day—Report Card Preparation
Year End Mass 9:15am
SK Graduation 10:30am
Walkathon for Parish Fund 9:00am
Canadian Warplane Museum (gr. 6)
Grade 8 Graduation at Miss. Convention Centre
Report Cards go home
Last day of School / Clap Out of Grade 8s /
Virtues Assembly 9:15am
WELCOME TO KINDERGARTEN
On Wednesday, May 4, 2016, from 6:30-8:00pm, we will
be hosting WELCOME TO KINDERGARTEN NIGHT. If you
have registered a child for the FDK program (JK) and
would like to learn more about the play-based Kindergarten program please try to attend this event.
CONFIRMATION
Congratulations to our grade seven and
eight students who received the sacrament
of Confirmation during the month of April.
In this sacrament, students are blessed
with the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit
(wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude,
knowledge, piety and fear of the Lord). At
Baptism, we receive these gifts and they
are freely given to us to help us live lives
as followers of Jesus. The gifts are sealed
within us at confirmation. They help us respond to the presence of the Holy Spirit,
make good choices and serve God and
others.
Students, may you always know the peace
of God, that passes understanding and
wisdom. May you be guided by His Holy
hand, and possess his heart and nature as
you grow into the wonderful person He intended you to be! May you always know
His Love, His Mercy, His Faithfulness, His
Abundance, & His Grace...in all the things
you do, and places that you go!
TRANSPORTATION FOR 2016-2017SCHOOL YEAR
The following website allows parents to login and find their child’s
transportation information by following these instructions:
1. type in the website address: businfo.stopr.ca
2. click “student login”
3. enter your child’s OEN number, street/house number, school
and grade
4 .click “login”
This will automatically display the child’s transportation information,
if they are eligible. This capability for “student login” will be available for parents starting the second last week of August until the end
of June each year. This feature will be locked down during the summer for route planning purposes.
Additional features of this website are, School Information, Which
School Do I Attend, Transportation Eligibility and Delays and Cancellations
STOPR Website
A STOPR website is - www.stopr.ca. The items available in this
website, include the following:
“About Us” – background information on Student Transportation
of Peel Region
“Policies and Procedures” – STOPR procedures and Peel and
Dufferin-Peel Transportation Policies
“FAQ” – frequently asked questions in regards to student transportation
“School Forms” – the forms that go with the STOPR procedures
“Operators” – a list of all the school bus operators in Peel Region and their telephone numbers
“Links” – Ministry of Transportation links ie: booster seat legislation
“Contact Us” – STOPR contact telephone numbers by area
“Inclement Weather” – updates on a daily basis for inclement
weather cancellations
“Which School Do I Attend” – a direct link to our Geoquery website
“Am I Eligible for Transportation” – a direct link to our Geoquery
website
“Your Child’s Busing Information” - a direct link to the student
login on our Geoquery
website
Transportation Eligibility Policy:
The Dufferin-Peel CSB Transportation Eligibility Policy:
Kindergarten –Grade 1
Grades 2 – 4
Grades 5 - 8
Secondary
1.0 km
1.6 km
2.0 km
4.8 km
EQAO Update
EQAO Update
The grade 3 and 6 EQAO assessments measure how well
students have met the expectations in the Ontario Curriculum
Grades 1-8.
St. Edith Stein School, the grade 3 students will write the
EQAO assessments of Reading, Writing and Mathematics on
May 25th, 26th, and 27th. The grade 6 students will write on
May 31, June 1st and 2nd. Please keep this important time
frame in mind when you are planning family trips or appointments. It is important that all grade 3 and 6 students be in
attendance for the assessments.
Students will be required to complete three test booklets: one
mathematics booklet, one reading
booklet and one writing booklet.
The types of questions in the booklets will be familiar to your
child as they are based on the work your child has been completing throughout the year. Sample questions can be viewed
on the EQAO website at www.eqao.com.
We ask that you make every effort to avoid holidays during
these days and to try to make sure your children are in attendance each day during the assessment. In advance, we appreciate your efforts in scheduling appointments around this block
of time. The EQAO assessment results help us to continue to
improve upon the quality of Catholic education offered to your
children.
It is also important not to stress the student unnecessarily
about the EQAO assessments. Please attempt to keep routines intact as much as possible during the testing period so
that no undue stress is placed upon the students. You can
help prepare for the testing by talking to your child and helping
to reduce the anxiety related to any type of testing situation.
Ensure your child has enough sleep, eats a nutritious breakfast
and is well hydrated.
X-MOVEMENT FAMILY FUN NIGHT!
The St. Edith Stein School Council would
like to invite all of the students, family, and
friends to come out to our X-Movement
Family Fun Night.
Not only will you be able to partake in an exhilarating
Australian Footy Ball program, but the participants
will also gain information regarding healthy eating and
active living.
There will be many samples of nutritious snacks and
lunch foods to be enjoyed by everyone involved.
Thursday, May 12, 2016
X-Movement Program: 6:00-7:00 pm
Make and Take Nutritious Snacks
7:15– 8:00pm
Asthma Protocol
With the arrival of humid weather and the likelihood of physical education and DPA activities being held outside, please ensure your
child’s asthma medications are on hand and are up-to-date, particularly if your child is affected by exercise-induced asthma. Please communicate your specific instructions through the Student Asthma Management Plan.
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!!
SHARELIFE CAMPAIGN 2015-16
This year’s SHARELIFE campaign was extremely successful and we would like to take this opportunity to
congratulate staff and students on their tremendous efforts
and generosity.
This year we raised: $ 1521.00 through our
Roll Out the Quarters Campaign
Amazing!!!!
Thank you to Mrs. Tomazic and our Youth Faith Ambassadors for organizing this event.
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Congratulations to all of the raffle winners who won Easter chocolates and stuffies!
CURRICULUM CORNER
An important part of our school’s Collaborative Inquiry this year has been implementing the use of
the UMCL model. This model is essential in planning out solutions to questions and inquiries in
any subject matter. Please support your child in using this effective model when completing assigned work at home. This will emulate the problem solving process being used at school.
Step One (Understand the problem)

Restate the problem; identify information; talk about the problem
Step Two (Make a Plan)

Relate the problem to similar problems; consider possible strategies; select a strategy, discuss
ideas with others to clarify which strategy would work best
Step Three (Carry Out the Plan)

Execute the chosen strategy; do necessary calculations, monitor success, revise strategies as
necessary; draw pictures; used words and symbols; share results
Step Four (Look Back at the Solution)

Check ther reasonableness of the answer; review the method used; did it make sense?; consider extensions or variations, describe how the solution was reached ; explain the solution
HEALTH CANADA: HEALTHY EATING
Spring is finally here! It’s the perfect time of year to brush up on your healthy eating knowledge and encourage students to
make some healthier eating choices. Healthy eating is important to good health. Food nourishes your body and gives you
energy to maintain a healthy, active lifestyle. Eating the right foods can also help reduce your risk of many chronic diseases.
On the Health Canada website, at www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/nutrition/part/tb-bo/index-eng.php, you will find a Healthy
Eating Toolbox filled with a wide variety of resources, tools, and tips on promoting healthy eating. Included there is a guide
for children, youth and adults to track their food intake to make sure they’re meeting the recommendations in Canada‟s
Food Guide. The My Food Guide Servings Tracker can be found at: www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/food-guide-aliment/tracksuivi/index-eng.php Information can also be found at www.HealthyCanadians.gc.ca/EatWell. For example, the section on
food labels (www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/eating-nutrition/label-etiquetage/index-eng.php) includes interactive quizzes and
tools with information about how to use nutrition information to make more informed choices. Another good site for nutrition information is the “Healthy Life” channel on the Canadian Living website, produced in collaboration with Health
Canada. www.canadianliving.com/health/__healthy_life/). The site provides tasty recipes, informative articles and videos,
top nutrition advice and a fun, skill-testing quiz.
FIRE AND LOCKDOWN DRILLS
As part of DPCDSB’s safety protocol, every school is required to hold
three fire drills and one lockdown drill each term in order to familiarize
students with procedures to follow in the case of emergency. Our
students have demonstrated excellent skill during these practices.
Please continue discussions at home regarding the reasons for these drills.
REPORT CARDS
It is hard to believe, but the school year is quickly coming to a
close. The second term report cards will be distributed to students on Wednesday, June 28th. Even though the summer
weather is approaching, students are encouraged to continue
working hard and set goals to achieve academic success.
Children learn best when schools and families work as a team.
Please contact your child’s teacher with any concerns about
your child’s progress. It is never too late in the year to do so.
Thank you for your unwavering support!