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St. Alfred Catholic School
3341 Havenwood Dr.
Mississauga, Ontario
L4X 2M2
905.625.0584
905.625.4490 (Fax)
“Every Child, A Promise.”
April
2016
Newsletter
Principal: L. DeWitte
Vice Principal T. Podobnik
Secretary: D. Suchocki
September
School Council
Chair: M. Pakula
2011
Superintendent
of ME Schools:
Newsletter
T. Lariviere
DPCDSB Trustee of Wards 1 & 3:
M. Pascucci
St. Martha & Mary Parish
1840 Burnhamthorpe Rd. East
(905) 625-5670
Rev. Fr. D. Corkum
http://stsmarthaandmary.org/
ST. ALFRED SCHOOL HOURS
School Begins 8:45 a.m.
Recess (a.m.)
10:45 - 11:00a.m.
Lunch
11:45- 12:45p.m.
Recess (p.m.)
2:15—2:30p.m.
Dismissal
3:15 p.m.
ST. ALFRED WEBSITE
http://www.dpcdsb.org/ALFRD
DPCDSB WEBSITE
http://www.dpcdsb.org/cec
TWITTER
Catholic Easter Prayer
Lord, the resurrection of Your Son
has given us new life and renewed hope.
Help us to live as new people
in pursuit of the Christian ideal.
Grant us wisdom to know what we must
do, the will to want to do it,
the courage to undertake it,
the perseverance to continue to do it,
and the strength to complete it.
source: New Saint Joseph People's Prayer Book
ADMINISTRATORS’ MESSAGE
We have celebrated the holiest time of year in the life of the Church-the Triduum. As
we gathered to celebrate the Paschal Mystery of the Lord, we remembered Jesus’ example of
service at the Last Supper, his agony in the garden, and his suffering and death on the cross.
We reflected on the sacrifice that Jesus made on Good Friday, and celebrated His glorious
Resurrection on Easter Sunday, rejoicing in the outpouring of Easter graces.
During the Lenten and Easter seasons, parents and teachers placed a heightened
emphasis on discussions about religion and spirituality with our children so that they came to
appreciate the beauty and mystery of our Catholic Christian faith story.
@StAlfred_dpcdsb
@DPCDSBSchool
We help our children see that Jesus’ mission was to teach the Good News, heal the
broken-hearted, and liberate the marginalized. We reflected on how Jesus’ mission led Him to
a torturous death that he willingly embraced for us. We rejoice that the Risen Christ continues
to animate this mission of love in action today!
Together in Christ,
L. DeWitte
Principal
T. Podobnik
Vice Principal
DUFFERIN-PEEL CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD LEARNING PLAN 2013-16
LOVING, LEARNING AND LEADING
We believe that each one, created in the image and likeness of God, is called by name into the Dufferin-Peel community to realize the Ontario
Catholic School Graduate Expectations to the fullest extent possible as we all journey from the early years to vocation.
STS. MARTHA AND MARY PARISH
Weekend Masses: Satur day Mass at 4:30pm, Sunday Masses at
8:30am, 10:00am, 11:30am
Weekday Masses: Monday to Satur day and Holidays at 9:00am,
First Friday at 7:00pm, and Wednesdays at 7:00pm
Confessions: Satur days at 3:30pm to 4:15pm
SACRAMENTS
First Reconciliation and Holy Communion at Sts. Martha and Mary
Parish:
First Communion: April 3 at 2:00pm
Confirmation at Sts. Martha and Mary Parish:
Confessions: TBD
Confirmation Mass: April 7 at 7:00pm
THE VIRTUE OF THE MONTH
LOVE
During the month of April we will focus on the virtue of Love.
God wants us to give generously to others around us.
God wants us to serve and to see goodness in everyone we meet.
A loving person …
• follows the examples of holy people
• is willing to make sacrifices for the good
of others
• knows that we are all lovable
• prays for others and cares deeply about
them
God has given us many people in our lives to show us examples of
LOVE. Our families, teachers, and friends show us their love every day.
Love can be seen in the simplest acts of kindness, such as sharing a
book, playing a game, or even by saying “thank you.” We should always
show our love for others because love is about seeing the good in people,
even when they make us angry. Jesus is always with us and we should
always try to remember His most important lesson, the lesson of love.
With love, God wants us to serve and to see the goodness in everyone
we meet.
Let us now pray ... for the virtue of love so that we will never be satisfied until all are satisfied. AMEN.
Our Shared Beliefs: CREATING CATHOLIC CONDITIONS FOR WELL-BEING, LEARNING AND LEADING
We believe that we are called to create a Catholic learning and working environment that is safe, inclusive, and welcoming.
ATTENDANCE
Our attendance line is: 905-625-0584 (Press #1). Please call to r egister an absence. You can call 24hrs a day including
weekends if you know your child will be absent from school. An answer ing machine is available to take infor mation.
Please provide the following information:
• Name(s) of student(s)
• Name of student’s teacher(s)
• Grade of student(s)
• Reason for absence
If an absence is not reported, our policy is to call home to verify student absenteeism. A parent or guardian must sign out
students at the office who leave early.
All students are expected to attend school regularly and punctually. All students who arrive after 8:45 a.m. or 12:45 p.m.
must obtain a late slip from the office. This measure is to ensure the safety of your child. We thank you for your continued
support in following this procedure.
SCHOOL WEB SITE
We have updated our school website. This site will be continually updated and has infor mation for par ents r egar ding school calendar information, newsletters and school updates. Visit www.dpcdsb.org and link onto the Elementary site at
St. Alfred Elementary School @ www.dpcdsb.org/ALFRD.
SIGN UP TODAY!
Parents and guardians of Dufferin-Peel Catholic students can stay up-to-date with the latest board news and information by
joining the Dufferin-Peel eCommunity. Members will receive the latest news and information by email, including news
releases, school activities and events, board meeting highlights, school and bus cancellations, plus useful tips for parents and
students. Sign up online at www.dpcdsb.org.
DPCDSB is on Twitter! For the latest board news and information, follow us @DPCDSBSchools.
NEWSLETTER DISTRIBUTION
Our school Newsletter is sent out via email to parents/guardians and will also be posted on our website. Paper copies will
continue to be distributed to our students in March and a limited number of copies will be available in the office for pickup. Starting in April, and in support of our Eco Plan, paper copies will be available for pickup
only at the front of the office. Email blasts providing a link to the newsletter on our website will
continue. If you have not provided the office with your email address and would like to receive a variety of school information via email, please contact the main office to be added to the distribution list after completing a CASL (Canada’s Anti
Spam Legislation) consent form.
FOLLOW US ON TWITTER #StAlfred_dpcdsb
This year St. Alfred school has joined twitter and we would love for you to follow us! It's a great way to receive instant
updates of school events, reminders and photos of exciting happenings at our school. Follow us at: StAlfred_dpcdsb.
Want more information about twitter? See Ms. Lupallier, Ms. Rotondi or Ms. Romano
Our Shared Beliefs: BUILDING COLLABORATIVE PRACTICES THROUGH INQUIRY
We believe that we are called to live and work in relationship within communities modelled after Christ.
Catholic School Council 2015 – 2016
Catholic School Council
Members of this year’s School Council are:
Chair:
Secretary:
Treasurer:
Parish Rep.:
OAPCE:
Margaret Pakula
Hajdi Bountas
Catherine Pudel
Vy Obedencio
Margaret Pakula, Tanya Escoffey,
Mario Stojanac
Upcoming School Council meetings are:
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
All St. Alfred School Parents
are invited to join us.
Homework Help
Homework Help is a free online Math help resource for students in Grades 7-10 in Ontario.
‘Homework Help’ provides free, live one-on-one
tutoring from Ontario-certified teachers Sunday
to Thursday, from 5:30 pm—9:30 pm ET.
It is funded by the Ontario government and administered by TVOs Independent Learning Centre.
Gr. 7 & 8 teachers will be registering their students online for this Math support.
Please speak to your child’s teacher if you have
any questions regarding this support.
CLASS LISTS
Over the next few months we will be making up the class lists for next year. This is quite a complex process and is done in consultation with this year’s teachers, support staff and administration.
As part of this process, parents may also give their input around class placement for their child
(ren). Input must be stated in writing, provide an educational reason for the request, and be submitted to the principal by April 29, 2016. Please do not confuse this with a request for individual
teachers, or an opportunity for your child to ask for the teacher s/he wants. We recognize that there
may be things about your child’s learning or past experience that we may not know about that may
affect your child’s learning. We invite you to help us find the most appropriate placement for your
child(ren), by sharing this information. We cannot guarantee that requests will be fulfilled, but all
will be considered.
Our Shared Beliefs: ENHANCING TRANSITIONAL PRACTICES
We believe that we are called to support all throughout our journey of life-long learning through growth, transformation, and witness; revealing “the hope that is within us”(1 Peter 3:15).
THE ONTARIO CATHOLIC SCHOOL GRADUATE EXPECTATIONS
Catholic education views human life as an integration of body, mind, and spirit. Rooted in
this vision, Catholic education fosters the search for knowledge as a lifelong spiritual and
academic quest. The expectations of Catholic graduates, therefore, are described not only
in terms of knowledge and skills, but in terms of values, attitudes and actions.
Vision of the Learner
The Graduate is expected to be:
1. A discerning believer formed in the Catholic Faith community who celebrates the
signs and sacred mystery of God’s presence through word, sacrament, prayer, forgiveness,
reflection and moral living.
2. An effective communicator who speaks, writes and listens honestly and sensitively,
responding critically in light of gospel values
3. A reflective, creative and holistic thinker who solves problems and makes responsible decisions with an informed moral conscience for the common good.
4. A self-directed, responsible, lifelong learner who develops and demonstrates their
God-given potential.
5. A collaborative contributor who finds meaning, dignity and vocation in work which
respects the rights of all and contributes to the common good.
6. A caring family member who attends to family, school, parish, and the wider community
7. A responsible citizen who gives witness to Catholic social teaching by promoting
peace, justice and the sacredness of human life.
Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations
I HAVE RESPONSIBILITIES!
 I am a peace-maker
 I am fair
 I am forgiving
 I follow rules and do my share
 I help the poor and care for people in need
 I stand up for what is right
 I know that all life is precious
I respect and protect the world and all that is in it
Because I accept my responsibilities, I can make a difference, and will
live my life like Jesus.
Our Shared Beliefs: KNOWING THE LEARNER THROUGH ASSESSMENT
We believe that we are called to use fair, equitable and transparent assessment practices, informed by our Christcentred approach to professional judgement, to create hope, engagement, and growth for all to realize their full potential.
PEDS
Personal Electronic Devices (PEDS) on Board Premises and/or Board Sanctioned Events for Educational Purposes:
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 (GF 066, Network User Application and Agreement). 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” and
the “Network User Application and Agreement.” 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. Failur e to comply with these guidelines may r esult in a loss of PED pr ivileges
and/or any other consequences deemed necessary by school administration.
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.
BUSING
STOPR (Student Transportation of Peel Region)
Stopr is providing bus transportation services for the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board. The STOPR website
ad-
dress is www.stopr.ca. This website provides access to up to date information regarding delayed buses and bus cancellations
due to inclement weather. To check for eligibility for transportation, please access the following website: businfo.stopr.ca.
STOPR Telephone Contact Information:
905-890-6000
Safety in the School Yard
Children need frequent reminders that name-calling, put-downs and violence are never appropriate responses to disagreements or arguments, regardless of
the provocation. Parents are urged to rehearse assertiveness skills with their children such as saying firmly, ― “Please Stop”, “I don’t like it when..”
“Leave me alone”
Playground Safety Rules
 Respect each other by being polite, friendly and co-operative
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Keep hands and feet to yourself
Allow others to join in your games
Play fairly and safely
Play with acceptable toys and equipment
Respect school property
Line up quietly till bell rings
Avoid conflicts and injuries
 NO standing in the middle or walking through active games
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NO leaving school property
NO name-calling or making fun of others, using inappropriate language or gestures
NO fighting, pushing, tripping, lifting, grabbing, body-checking, scratching, pinching, spitting or biting
NO unsafe or rough games: wrestling, tackling, play fighting
Remember to: Walk Away, Ignor e, Use your Wor ds, Seek assistance
Our Shared Beliefs: RESPONDING THROUGH EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTION
We believe that we are called to design and implement effective instruction that is Christ-centred, purposeful, engaging,
inclusive, responsive, and which reflects success for all.
THE ECO EAGLES
The Eco Eagles will be collecting used / dry markers until April 8th
Recycle Right Campaign with EcoSource
Earth Week (April 18 – 22, 2016)
Health and Wellness Update
The Health and Wellness Team wish to congratulate our Fitness Friends and staff who participated in a
10 Week Fitness Challenge. Our F itness F riends and staff demonstrated perseverance and a positive attitude as they tried various fitness genres like: zumba, tabata, circuit training and yoga. A pizza
lunch will take place on Tuesday, April 5 to celebr ate all their har d wor k.
The Health Focus for April is water and its importance for our health and well-being.
Mindfulness Meditation Mondays will return on April 4 and continue throughout the rest of the school
year with a focus on Christian meditation.
5th Annual Aerobathon
St. Alfred celebrates its 5th Annual Aerobathon, an environment-friendly event, on Friday, May 27 from 6:00-9:00pm at
St. Alfred School. This is a wonder ful community event that pr omotes the health and well-being of our youth and
community. All funds raised support Health and Wellness initiatives for our students. Participants will be able to experience various fitness genres, enjoy free food, refreshments and awesome giveaway prizes.
Registration forms will be sent home on April 18. lf you register before May 6, tickets are $5 per person. After May 6,
tickets will be $7 per person.
Save the date because this event promises to be a fun-filled evening for the St. Alfred school community. Please see our 5th
Annual Aerobathon poster for more details.
If you wish to support this event by donating a prize, please return the Aerobathon form that was sent home on March 29th
by Tuesday, April 12th.
STORAGE/ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION
Parents are responsible for ensuring that all medication and forms are updated annually. If your child requires medication,
please have all pertinent forms completed and returned with the medication to the office as soon as possible.
CONCUSSIONS
Concussions are brain injuries caused by excessive, rapid movement of the brain inside the skull. This movement causes
damage that changes how brain cells function, leading to symptoms that can be physical (headaches, dizziness), cognitive
(problems remembering or concentrating), or emotional (feeling depressed). A concussion can result from a blow to the head
or body in any number of activities including receiving a check in hockey, falling from a jungle gym, or slipping on an icy
sidewalk. All head injuries can be difficult to diagnose, however, a concussion is the most difficult head injury to diagnose.
Brain scans cannot determine if a concussion exists. The school calls parents whenever a child has hit their head. It is important that parents also keep the school informed if their child has had a head injury during an extracurricular activity. The
school will work with the family to set up a plan (in line with the Board’s protocol) to assist the student in returning to normal physical activity.
NO CHILD WITHOUT MEDIC ALERT PROGRAM
The No Child Without program offers a free MedicAlert membership to students who attend our school and are between the
ages of 4 to 14. If your child has a medical condition, allergy, or is required to take medication on a regular basis, then you
should consider a MedicAlert membership through this program. For further information pick up a brochure at the school
office, or visit www.nochildwithout.ca. If your child is already part of the program but his/her medical condition or contact
information has changed, call 1-877-282-5378.
SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS - Annual Criminal Declaration / Criminal Reference Check
A valid Criminal Background Check must be provided by all new volunteers. Once a CBC is provided to the school, an Annual Offence Declaration can be completed in subsequent years. The volunteer CBC/AODs must be housed in a secure location in the school. Forms are available from the main office.
EMERGENCY EVACUATION PLAN
In the unforeseen event that we should have an emergency at our school, we will evacuate to:
St Sofia Catholic Elementary School
3540 Havenwood Dr.
(905) 625.0823
Safety regulations and Board Policy require us to have this contingency plan in place. In the event of an evacuation to our
alternate site, your child will remain at St. Sofia School until we are able to contact you and make arrangements for pick up.
ShareLife
On Monday, March 7, 2016 Mr. Arthur Peters, the Director of ShareLife, visited our school. We shared with
him all of the great things that we are doing to help ShareLife in our school. Each student and staff member received a ShareLife Bracelet to celebrate ShareLife Week. The staff and students presented a cheque of $1567 to
ShareLife.
ShareLife has a long tradition of assisting the vulnerable and marginalized in our community dating back to the
1840’s when our first Archbishop of Toronto, Michael Power, personally worked with immigrants who were
dying of typhus. Today we continue this tradition by extending an invitation to all Catholics to take part in continuing to care for the vulnerable among us. ShareLife supports a number of Catholic organizations within the
community and Archdiocese of Toronto. Student and staff involvement in school-based activities has already
raised some funds this year.
Thank you for giving generously.
Your child may have a vision problem.
And with 80% of their learning being done through their eyes, vision issues can
have a severe impact on your child’s ability to learn.
Parents will not often be able to detect a problem. Signs and symptoms can be subChildren rarely know that they have a vision problem, and they can’t always tell
you what they see. Make sure they can see to the best of their ability by getting
them a comprehensive eye exam by an optometrist.
tle.
Eye exams and follow-ups are covered under OHIP for children under 19 yearsold, so there are no out-of-pocket costs. Just show your Ontario Health card.
For this year’s Year One Kindergarten students, the Eye See…Eye Learn® program offer s one complementary pair of glasses with their OHIP-covered eye exam, if prescribed by a participating optometrist.
Learn more at www.EyeSeeEyeLearn.ca.
EQAO Primary and Junior Assessments
Each Ontario student in Grades 3 and 6 will be assessed in Reading, Writing and Math for a
period of 3 days beginning May 25th, 2016, through June 8th, 2016. Kindly avoid booking
dental, doctor and other appointments during this period. If you have a child in either grade
3 or 6 you will receive specific communication and information regarding the Provincial Assessment just prior to the testing period
School Lockdown Drill
It is a policy in Dufferin Peel CDSB that all of its schools conduct a “Lockdown Procedure”
twice a year. This will be initiated should an emergency exist on school property or in the surrounding neighborhood. Part of the process is to practice the “Lockdown Procedures” as we
practice our Fire Drills.
During the first week of April we will be conducting our Lockdown Drills with our staff and
students. The procedures that we will follow have been recommended by the Board.
Students will be instructed that when they hear the announcements “Initiate Lockdown Procedure” followed by the repeated ringing of the bell, all staff and students will follow the following actions:
1. All students and staff inside the building will remain in their classrooms.
2. Students or staff in the hallways or washrooms will be expected to go to the closest classroom.
3. Students and staff will remain in the classroom until further instructions are given.
4. All students and staff who are outside the building are to quickly move as far away from
the building as possible and remain there until further instructions are provided.
We will be conducting our Lockdown Drill on Monday, April 4 at 1:30pm and Thursday,
April 7 at 1pm. The drill will be conducted with as much sensitivity as possible in order
not to cause undue concern with students. If you have any questions or concerns, please do
not hesitate to contact the school. Please assist us with this drill by reviewing the Lock Down
Procedures with your child(ren).
CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK 2016 Theme: Opening the Doors of Mercy / Ouvrir des portes de miséricorde
JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY officially proclaimed by Pope Francis, began on December 8, 2015 when the Holy
Doors were opened at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. “The Motto, ‘Merciful Like the Father’ serves as an invitation to
follow the merciful example of the Father who asks us not to judge or condemn but to forgive and to give love and
forgiveness without measure.” (Pope Francis)
Sub themes:
Advent:
“Mercy that Welcomes”
January:
“Mercy that Loves”
February:
“Mercy that Forgives”
March:
“Mercy that Lives the Gospel”
April:
“Mercy that Rejoices”
“La miséricorde qui accueille”
“La miséricorde qui aime”
“La miséricorde qui pardonne”
“La miséricorde qui vit l’Évangile”
“La miséricorde qui rend grâce”
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
April
April 1 Mississauga East Chess Tournament at St. James
April 3 First Communion
April 4 Autism Awareness Day
April 7 Confirmation Mass
April 11 PA DAY
April 13 HPV dose for grade 8s
April 13 HEP B dose for grade 7s
April 13 Virtue of Love Assemblies (All welcome)
April 18 Earth Week
April 21 “Recycling Right” Campaign Launch Assemblies
April 22 Eco Day
May
May 1
May 3
May 4
May 6
May 13
May 23
May 24
May 25
May 25
May 26
May 27
May 27
Catholic Education Week
School Mass
Art Gallery
Praying the Rosary
PA Day
Victoria Day
“Recycling Right” Celebration
Welcome to Kindergarten Night at 6:30pm
EQAO grade 3 Day 1
EQAO grade 3 Day 2
EQAO grade 3 Day 3
Aerobathon at St. Alfred 6-8:30pm
June
June 1
June 2
June 3
EQAO grade 6 Day 1
EQAO grade 6 Day 2
EQAO grade 6 Day 3
ATTACHED:
Math Insert for April
2016 CCCSC Matketplace Brochure
Aerobathon Brochure