St. Edith Stein School
Mid-January Update
6234 Osprey Blvd., Mississauga, Ontario L5N 5V5 Tel. (905) 824–5777
Principal:
Mrs. C. Boulanger
Trustee:
Esther O’Toole
Head Secretary: Mr s. Candiano
Superintendent:
Tilia Cruz
School Council Chair: Ann Labbe
Pastor:
Fr. Mark Villanueva
January Update,2016
Virtue of the Month
This month we will celebrate the virtue of selfcontrol. Self-control helps us to resist the
temptation to do something that we will regret.
Self-control helps us to resist the temptation to
do something that will harm ourselves or others. Self-control is one of the marks of a spiritually mature person.
An excerpt from our
School Council Mission
Statement:
The mission of the DufferinPeel Catholic District School
Board, in partnership with the
family and church, is to provide
in a responsible manner, a
Catholic Education which develops spiritual, intellectual,
aesthetic, emotional, social and
physical capabilities of each
individual to live fully today
and to meet the challenges of
the future, thus enriching the
community.
A person with self-control….
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is patient
A Prayer for a New Year
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knows how to wait his/her turn
A whole new year is mine today . . .
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May I be wiser, Lord I pray!
I’ll strengthen friendships,
old and true,
And learn to cherish new ones too!
May I keep on learning and grow
A little better as I go . . .
To cast aside each grudge and grief,
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
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knows how to avoid physical aggression
can think things through and do what is best for
everyone
When we use self-control, we can be sure that
our school will be a safe, caring and inclusive
place to live and to learn.
And hold fast to a firm belief
That life is joyous, gracious, good,
When lived in terms of neighbourhood!
To welcome fun, and play a while.
To lighten work with a happy smile!
To thank the Lord and every day
Remember Him and kneel and pray
In gratitude for strength and health
And blessings which are all my wealth!
Superintendent:
Tilia Cruz (905) 890-0708
Trustee: Esther O’Toole
(905) 890-1221
can be calm and think before reacting to
situations
This year’s a gift from God to me
To spend, or use, or set me free . . .
A whole new year is mine today . . .
May I be wiser, Lord, I pray!
Amen
The Virtues assembly will be held on Friday,
January 29, 2016 at 1:15pm.
We hope you are able to join us!
Junior & Senior Kindergarten
Registration for 2016-17
Registration for the 2016-17 school year will be held at all
Dufferin-Peel Catholic elementary schools on the following
dates:
Monday, January 25, 2016 - 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.*
*Snow Date: Tuesday, January 26 - 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, January 27-29.
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Year One students - Children must be 4 years
old by Dec. 31, 2016
Year Two students- Children must be 5 years
old by Dec. 31, 2016
Parents/Guardians should bring the following
documents when registering their child:
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proof of age
original Catholic Baptismal Certificate of the Roman,
Greek or Ukrainian Rite, for parent (one) and child (if the
child has not been baptized, a letter of counselling with
the parish priest, to complete the process will be accepted)
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updated immunization records
proof of Canadian citizenship or of Landed Immigrant
status
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proof of address (property, tax bill, real estate document, utility bill (no online copies), government of Canada– issued forms)
***A driver’s license is not an accepted document
***Online bills will no longer be accepted
EXTENDED FRENCH
Grade 4 parent(s)/guardian(s), who wish to enroll
their child in a Grade 5 EXTENDED FRENCH
class for September, 2016 are invited to attend an information meeting at January 14, 2016 @ 7:00 p.m.
for St. Therese of the Child Jesus located at 6930 Forest Park Drive, Mississauga, L5N 6X7 (905-7850066). At the present time, the above mentioned
school is the designated centre for our area..
Inclement Weather and School Closure
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 stations:
VIRGIN RADIO FM 99.9
CHUM AM 1050
CFTR AM 680
CFNY FM 102.1
CJCL AM 590
CHFI FM 98.1
CFRB AM 1010
EZ ROCK FM 97.3
CJBC (FR) AM 860
FM Z103.5
FM 93.1
AM 1540
AM 640
FM Q 107
CHIN FM 100.7
CITYPULSE
GLOBAL NEWS
CBC
CFTO
We will be communicating one of four standard messages to the radio stations. The four 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. “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.”
2. “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”. This means that all runs
listed under announcement #l PLUS the following are
cancelled.
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All schools in the Town of Caledon and all school
runs that begin in the Town of Caledon.
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Individual schools will be notified if this cancellation
affects their school.
3. “THE DUFFERIN-PEEL CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL
BOARD AND THE PEEL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD BUSES
ARE CANCELLED.”
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.
4. “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 Duffer in-Peel Catholic District School Board and
Peel District School Board schools and offices are closed to
all students and staff.
ECO NEWS
REMINDERS
January
January 11 Hockey Team Dryland Practice
January 13 MADD Presentations (gr.7&8)
January 14 School Council meeting (6:30)
Hockey team pratice(8:00am)
January 18 PA Day
January 20 Hockey team practice (8:00am)
January 20 Peel Police RAID program (gr.6)
January 21 Silvercreek Trip (gr. 4)
January 21 Skills Canada presentation(gr.7)
January 25 Rosary Apostolate visits
January 25 Kindergarten Registration
(7:00-9:00 pm)
January 26 Grade 4 French plays
January 28 Hockey Tournament
January 29 Virtues Assembly 1:00pm
February
February 1 Hockey Tournament Playoffs
February 2 Report Cards Sent Home
February 3 Peel Police RAID (gr. 6)
February 4 Interview Evening
February 5 PA Day
February 9 Shrove (Pancake) Tuesday
February 10 Ash Wednesday (2:15pm)
February 12 Peel Police Presentations
February 14 Valentine’s Day
February 15 Family Day (no school)
February 18 School Council meeting(6:30pm)
February 18 School Chess Tournament
February 19 Peel Safety Village (gr. 5)
February 22 Rosary Apostolate visits
February 29 Virtues Assembly
Welcome to 2016! At Stein, our New Year’s Resolution is to reduce energy consumption so that we
can be good ambassadors for our
planet. Why not
make it your family’s resolution
too? There are
lots of simple,
effective ways to
reduce the
amount of energy
you use at home.
Instead of turning up the heat on those cold,
wintry days, put on a sweater or extra blanket.
Ensure that the furnace is checked annually
and is working efficiently
Windows should be properly sealed. Keeping
the curtains and blinds closed at the end
of the day also helps keep out the cold.
Encourage your children to walk to school.
Reduce the amount of recycling and garbage
you produce by using reusable containers.
Turn off all lights not being used.
Use rechargeable batteries.
Donate gently used clothing and household
materials to non-profit organizations such
as St. Vincent de Paul instead of throwing
them in the garbage.
Thanks for being our ECO partners. Remember
our motto:
TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE THE
FUTURE GREENER
FROM ST. JOSEPHINE BAKHITA PARISH:
FRENCH IMMERSION ONLINE REGISTRATION
The Theology of the Body …
“How can I live my life in a way that brings happiness and fulfillment?”
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Singles, engaged couples, married couples, and
youth 18+ are encouraged to attend.
Presented over 2 consecutive Saturdays beginning Sat. Jan. 23rd from 9:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. at St. Ignatius Loyola RC
Parish Hall, 2300 Burnhamthorpe Rd W.,
Mississauga, L5L 3T6.
For information and pre-registration contact Anthony Mendes 416-302-4253 or Tod Markelj
TOB@bell.net.
A fee of $20.00 per person or $25.00 per couple,
which includes a workbook, will be collected during
registration at the first session.
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CONGRATULATIONS
FATHER MARK
VILLANUEVA!
25th ANNIVERSARY
OF HIS ORDINATION
TO THE PRIESTHOOD!
Online registration: January 11 to February 14,
2016.
Should the number of applications exceed the number of spaces available, a centralized, computergenerated lottery will be held following the deadline.
For more information please visit: dpcdsb.org
IMMUNIZE ON TIME
REPORT EVERY TIME.
Please report all immunizations your child
receives to Peel Public Health.
*online at www.imunizepeel/.ca
*call Peel Public Health at 905 799-7000
Student records are reviewed annually. Over an
eleven week period, students with incomplete
records receive three letters mailed directly to
them to request immunization information.
If parents DO NOT provide the required immunization information, the student must be suspended
from school.
Please note:
PLEASE SEND THE ABOVE INFORMATION TO PEEL
PUBLIC HEALTH, NOT TO THE SCHOOL
Thank you for your
continued support and
guidance as our school pastor.
We wish him all the best and
congratulate him
on his 25 years of service to
the Lord.
REPORT CARDS
The Elementary Provincial Report Card is
designed to show a student’s achievement at
two points in the school year.
Term 1 Report Cards: February 2, 2016
Interviews: February 4 and 5, 2016
STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE
With so many activities that take place in
the school playground, the gym
and sporting events,
accidents at school
sometimes do
occur.
The Dufferin-Peel
CDS Board does not
carry accidental insurance for students.
CATHOLIC SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL
The next School Council meeting will be held
on Thursday, January 14, 2016
at 6:30 pm in the Library.
All parents are encouraged to attend.
Thank you to our school Council members
for providing a wonderful Bake Shop at our
Christmas Concert.
Thank you for providing the baking, soliciting
donations for the raffles and donating items
for the raffles.
An insurance
brochure was provided to all families
at the beginning of
the school year;
however, brochures
are still available in the main office if any
family is interested in purchasing additional
coverage.
HEAD INJURIES
As per Board protocol, each time a student
sustains a head injury the incident will be
logged and followed up with a phone call.
As well, students will be receiving a
“Concussions are Serious” pamphlet. It is
recommended to review the pamphlet and
look for signs and symptoms of a
concussion.
ST. EDITH STEIN
EARLY SCHOOL CLOSURES—WEATHER
In the event that it is necessary to dismiss students
early or close the school during the school day, parents will be notified.
Please ensure that home phone numbers, cell numbers and emergency contacts are up to date.