St. Edith Stein School
6234 Osprey Blvd., Mississauga, Ontario L5N 5V5 Tel. (905) 824–5777
Principal:
Christine Boulanger
Trustee:
Esther O’Toole
School Council Chair: Ann Labbe
Superintendent: Tilia Cr uz
Pastor: Fr. Mark Villanueva
What is Love?
April, 2016
The Lord is my shepherd,
there is nothing I shall want.
Amen
Principal’s Message
Spring is in the air and the warmer weather reminds us of new life and new beginnings. We are
so blessed to belong to the family of God. When
we look at the work of our hands, our feet and
our hearts, we can encounter the Risen One,
Jesus Christ. Jesus suffered, died and arose on
the third day so that our sins would be forgiven.
We proclaim the good news of Jesus with joy
and hope as we live a life of compassion, faith,
love, hope, justice respect, dignity and peace.
Our school Easter mass is on April 8th at
9:15am. We invite all family and friends to come
and celebrate the Risen Christ with us as a faithfilled community.
School Hours:
9:00am – 3:30pm
Recess 10:25– 10:40
Lunch 12:00 – 1:00
Recess
2:20 – 2:35
Why practice Love?
During the week of April 10-16th, we also celebrate National Volunteer Week. I would like to
take this opportunity to thank the parent volunteers who contribute their time, talents and
energy to enhance the academic, spiritual and
social aspects of our school. Your willingness to
support our staff and students has a powerful
impact on our school environment.
Do you want to live in a peaceful world?
Do you want to experience the love of
God in all things and allow others to experience God’s love through you? Everyone
has the need to be loved and the ability to
love. No one is perfect, not me, not you,
not anyone else. No matter what you dislike about others, it is of vital importance
that you value others - just as they are
right now. For by doing so, that is how we
create peace within our own hearts. You
will be able to embrace and love the
world.
God Bless,
How do you practice Love?
Mrs. Boulanger
Express your love. Find words and actions
of love that are appropriate. You need to
speak words of blessing rather than criticisms. Practicing love means to share your
resources with a needy person, participate
in your community of faith, offer gifts and
perform actions or deeds with no ulterior
motivation.
Attendance Line
(905) 824-5777
Superintendent:
Tilia Cruz
(905) 890-0708
Trustee: Esther O’Toole
(905) 812-5163
Love is caring for someone. It is wanting to be
near those you care about
and wanting to share everything with them
because they mean so much to you. Love
is a feeling that fills your heart. “Love is
patient and kind; love is not jealous or
boastful; it is not arrogant or rude. Love
does not insist on its own way; it is not
irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at
wrong, but rejoices in the right. Love bears
all things, believes all things, hopes all
things, endures all things.”1 Corinthians
13
ADDITIONAL PA DAY
MONDAY, APRIL 11, 2016
No school for students!
You are practicing LOVE when you…
 Are helpful to those in need
 Do not expect recognition for doing
good
 Use kind and loving words
 Sacrifice for others
 Appreciate everything around you as
a gift of love from God
The ‘Love’ Virtues
Assembly will be held on
Friday, April 29, 2016 @ 9:15am
We hope to see you there!!
“Social Workers Are There For You”
Elementary Summer School
Social Workers at Dufferin-Peel Catholic District
School Board
Grades 7 and 8
Social Workers are there for you ……
….Providing support to children experiencing the impact of parental separation and or divorce.
When parents separate, children are affected no matter
their age. Changes in a student’s behaviour that may
indicate coping difficulties include: acting out, sadness,
decline in grades, loss of motivation, lack of interest in
activities. School social workers can support families
and schools by:
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

Assisting parents with the task of how to inform
their children.
 Providing children and parents an opportunity to
discuss their feelings.
 Facilitating referrals to community agencies for
families who need further support in dealing with
their situation.
 Consulting with administration, teachers and parents regarding behaviours, maintaining consistent
routines and expectations during this time of transition.
School social workers are there to support students
and their families when they are experiencing separation and divorce.
How to get referred to a Social Worker
School social work services are available at every
Dufferin Peel Catholic District school. Requests for
social work service may be made by contacting the
principal or classroom teacher .
Summer Literacy Camp
Grades SK to 6
(3 WEEK PROGRAM)
July 11th to July 29th, 2016
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. daily
Fee for Service Program
No transportation provided
Deadline for applications: May 27, 2016
For more information:
http://www.dpcdsb.org/CEC/CNE
EQAO Update
The grade 3 and 6 EQAO assessments measure how well students have met the expectations in the Ontario Curriculum
Grades 1-8. The assessments test what students know and how
well they apply their knowledge and skills in reading, writing and
mathematics by requiring students to read and respond to passages, to write and to solve mathematical problems. The results
are reported in terms of achievement from levels 1-4 with level 3
as the standard.
The window for EQAO assessments of all grade 3 and 6 students
of 2015/2016 has been established for (Grade 3– May 25-27 and
Grade 6– May 31, June1-2) 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. For further details on our school results, improvement plans or student on the provincial assessments visit
the Board website at:
http://www.dpcdsb.org/EQAO/
YEARBOOK CONSENT FORMS
The YearBook Committee has started working on
the school 2015-2016 YearBook.
Please return your yearbook consent forms as
soon as possible.
Thank you for your support with this exciting
initiative.
(Please be informed that all students who do not
obtain permission, will be photoshopped out of
photographs.
ROLL OUT THE QUARTERS
Central Committee of
Catholic School Councils
presents
Opening the Doors of Mercy
CONFERENCE AND
MARKETPLACE
for Dufferin-Peel CDSB
Catholic School Council
Chairs, Members and Volunteers
Saturday, April 9, 2016
St. Joseph Secondary School
5555 Creditview Road, Mississauga
(Share Life Campaign)
On March 23, 2016 the students at St. Edith Stein School
participated in our fourth annual
ROLL OUT THE QUARTERS event.
During the season of Lent, our students focused on prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Our students were asked to
earn quarters reflecting their commitment to being contributing family members.
Throughout the day, classes were invited to line up all the
quarters they earned during Lent on class strips of tape in
the gymnasium. All proceeds were donated to Share Life .
The class with the longest line was Mrs. Cerminara’s class.
Congratulations to Patricia L. who won
Principal for a
Day.
Thank you for continuing to support our
ShareLife initiatives.
8:30am-12:45pm
For more information:
http://www.dpcdsb.ort/CCCSC/
The Youth Faith Ambassadors
This event is open to ALL interested
parents.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GRADE EIGHT STUDENTS
WHO WILL BE RECEIVING THE SACRAMENT OF
CONFIRMATION AT MERCIFUL REDEEMER PARISH ON
APRIL 8, 2016.
IN THIS SACRAMENT, STUDENTS ARE BLESSED WITH
THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (wisdom,
understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety
and fear of the Lord). THE GIFTS ARE SEALED WITHIN
US AT CONFIRMATION.
BE BLESSED, ABUNDANTLY, MIRACULOUSLY BLESSED!
OOPS…..I’M LATE AGAIN!
We have been noticing more and more parents picking up
their children well after the bell. Please note that the bell
sounds at 3:30pm and it is expected that parents/
caregivers are at school for pick up at that time. It seems
that the same students are waiting for rides well after the
bell at the end of each day. This often upsets younger students. Students who are not picked up are directed back
to the office.
If you find you cannot be here for 3:30pm please make
other daycare arrangements for your children.
Thank you in advance for being punctual.
Full Day Kindergarten Registration
2016 / 17
Pre-registration for 2016-2017 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.
Dates to Remember
April
4
Pizza Day (make up for March 24)
5
Confirmation Rehearsal at Merciful Redeemer
7
Chocolate / Popcorn Pickup (3:00-6:00pm)
Are You Moving?
8
School Easter Mass 9:15am
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, please put your request
in writing to Mrs. Boulanger. It is very important that we
have this information for planning purposes. Your cooperation is appreciated.
8
Confirmation Mass @ Merciful Redeemer (7:00pm)
Up-Date Information
22
Earth Day / Grade 1/2 Bowling Trip
Please inform the office of any changes to telephone
numbers, work numbers, 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 safety of your child(ren).
25
Rosary Apostolate visits
27
Intermediate Immunization
29
Virtues Assembly 9:15 / Book Fair Starts
29
Grade five Crawford Lake trip
Pope
Francis
opens holy
door at
Vatican for
Jubilee of
Mercy
CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK
Catholic Education week 2016 will be the week of
May 1-6th, 2016.
As always, Catholic Education Week begins on
Sunday to highlight the parish-home-school partnership that remains the foundation of Catholic education.
We are pleased to announce the theme for 2016 is
“Opening the Doors of Mercy”. There will be many
activities going on in the classrooms and school before during and after Education Week. A brochure
describing activities for the week will be sent home
at the end of April..
As always, all are welcome to attend.
11 PA Day (no school for students)
18 Fundraiser ends (all product / $ due)
20 Heads Up Competition @ St. Edith Stein
21 School Council meeting 6:30pm
MAY 1-6
Catholic Education Week
A MESSAGE FROM YOUR
CATHOLIC SCHOOL COUNCIL
St. Edith Stein School will be kicking off
our spring fundraiser on
Thursday, April 7, 2016.
Each family has the opportunity to
choose the product they would like to
sell: Papa Jack’s Popcorn or Belgian
Chocolate Boutiques.
Please complete the Product Selection
Form and return it to school by Apr. 4.
Thank you in advance for your
unwavering support!
Your Catholic School Advisory Council
Class Placements for September 2016
The staff will soon begin the process of appropriate
class placement for each student for the upcoming
school year. When building a class, many factors are
considered in the decisions to develop heterogeneous
groupings such as balance of abilities, gender,
learning style and social blending.
As you know your child best, we appreciate your input
concerning particular needs for your son or daughter.
If you have concerns regarding your child’s class
placement for September 2016, please submit the
enclosed letter to the office by May 5, 2016 indicating
the type of learning environment in which your child
has experienced the most success. Please do not
make a specific request for teachers as staffing is always tentative and changes can take place between
the tentative class placement and the first day of
school. We will consider your input as well as input
from the classroom teachers and, if we can accommodate your requests, we will do so. However, this is
not always possible and we ask for your understanding and flexibility. Rest assured our decisions are
made only after careful consideration of all the information and are based on the individual good of each
child balanced with the common good of the entire
school community.
St. Edith Stein School
is excited to
invite you to our
FRENCH CAFE
Come join us as we bring you to the wonders of a
French Cafe
Thursday, May 5, 2016
10:50-11:50am and 1:00-2:00pm
in the school gymnasium
Inclement Weather
Kindergarten students re-enacting the
Last Supper.
We are now hopefully past the
season of freezing temperatures
and blowing snow, however, we still ask that you ensure your
child is appropriately dressed for the weather conditions of the
day. While April showers may bring May flowers, they can also
bring wet footwear and dripping outerwear. We respectfully ask
that your child continues to have indoor shoes at school and
dress in warm clothing for those brisk spring days.
Criminal Offence Declaration 2016
If you have had a Criminal Reference Check in the past
year to two years—and we have a copy on file at the
school - you only need a Criminal Offence Declaration
(COD), which is signed in the presence of a staff member and is valid for the entire school year. Please see
the office staff for more information. If you would like
to volunteer on any level with students here at the
school, you are required to have Criminal Reference
Check. All parents accompanying students on field trip
or driving students to sports events must have a valid
COD . Your attention to this matter is greatly appreciated.
CHESS
On March 4,, 2016, the St. Edith Stein School Chess team
participated in the Mississauga North Chess Tournament.
Fourteen schools in the family participated in this tournament.
Congratulations to our students for showing great skill,
strategy and knowledge of the game.
Primary team: Grace, Maria, Nicholas, Sean, and Bryce
Junior team: Jayden, Lukas, Rodrigo, Nathan, Seven, and
Hiree
Intermediate team: Juliana, Lillian, Matthew, Thomas,
Aaron, and Bryce
Thanks to everyone who helped with the organization of the
tournament and Mme. Habashy for coaching the team.
UPCOMING CULTURAL DAY
St. Edith Stein School is in the process of organizing our
first Cultural Day, for Tuesday, May 3, 2016.
We are asking parents to
provide the school with artifacts, food, etc. celebrating
your family’s cultural background(s).
More information will be coming home soon. Please
begin to think about how your family can support this
amazing event.
Thank you in advance for your support..
Mrs. Tomazic and the Youth Faith Ambassadors
X-MOVEMENT NIGHT
The goal of this year’s PRO Grant proposal is to provide
parents with information about Active Living and
Nutrition.
Thank you in advance to all parents and students
who plan to join us for this fun-filled evening.
X-MOVEMENT NIGHT
Thursday, May 12, 2016
Hope to see you there!
GET IN TOUCH WITH YOUR CATHOLIC SCHOOL
ADVISORY COUNCIL...
Have an idea or a comment?
Please contact us at steinparentcouncil@outlook.com .
Be sure to check out our School Advisory Council
Bulletin Board in the front entrance of the school for
news and updates.
St. Edith Stein School Class Placement Input Form (2016/17)
Date:
____________________________
To:
Mrs. C. Boulanger
From
____________________________
Re:
2016
Information for consideration of class placement for September of
Please take into account the following information when deciding on my child’s
class placement.
My child has experienced the most success in the following learning
environment
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
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__________________________________________________________________
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*Some important factors in a child’s learning environment include: peer relationships, teacher’s instructional style, child’s learning style,
etc. (Please do not request specific teachers)
I understand that it will not be possible to satisfy all requests but that the staff will take into account the information above when making
class placement decisions.
Parent / Guardian: ____________________________________________
***Please return to the school by May 5th, 2016