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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.”
November
2015
Newsletter
Principal: L. DeWitte
Vice Principal T. Podobnik
Secretary: D. Suchocki
September
School Council
Chair: R. Didiano
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
@StAlfred_dpcdsb
@DPCDSBSchool
ADMINISTRATORS MESSAGE
The recurring theme throughout November is one of “remembrance”. All Hallowed Eve
gives way to All Saints Day and All Souls Day. It is a month of endings and of new beginnings. We pause and reflect on those who we have known, loved and respected and
who now are deceased. This month is also a good time to reflect on peace within ourselves and with others. At this time, it is good to remind ourselves to be role models in
what we say and what we do. We pray for peace and an end to conflicts that exist in our
world today.
Progress Reports will be sent home on Tuesday, November 17, 2015. There will be an
opportunity for some parents, students and teachers to meet together at progress conferences on the evening of Thursday, November 19, 2015.
At this time of the year we are also planning for the waiting season of Advent leading to
Christmas and the beginning of a new liturgical year. Advent will begin on Sunday, November 29, 2015.
L. DeWitte
Principal
T. Podobnik
Vice Principal
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, Fir st Fr iday 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:
Reconciliation Liturgy: February 18 at 7pm
Tour of the Church: TBD (possibly February 9, 11, 16) at 10:15am
First Communion: April 3 at 2:00pm
Confirmation at Sts. Martha and Mary Parish:
Parent Meeting and Enrollment: October 15 at 7:00pm (no students, only parents at this
meeting and forms should be dropped off to schools)
Confessions: TBD
Confirmation Mass: April 7 at 7:00pm
Our Virtue of the Month
God helps us to choose to be good people.
A person of conscience…
• chooses to do the right thing, even when it is hard
• takes time to think and pray before making decisions
• knows that their actions and decisions affect all those around them
• think of others before themselves
CONSCIENCE is the voice of God within us. As you develop your conscience, you will learn to make decisions that encourage and support truly
loving relationships. Our conscience reminds us how to act towards other
people and how to be a good friend. Sometimes it is hard for us to do the
right thing, but we must always remember that the right thing to do is not
always the easy thing to do.
Let us now pray ... for the grace and strength to be people of conscience people who know the good and decent way to act, and then choose to act that way. AMEN.
OPENING SCHOOL MASS
On October 26, 2015, our school celebrated our opening school mass on the feast of St. Alfred. We thank Father D. Corkum
for his spiritual guidance, and we thank the many parents that joined us at mass.
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 8:30 a.m. or 12:30 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
Beginning in November, the school Newsletter will be sent out via email to parents/guardians and will also be posted on our
website. Paper copies will also be distributed to students and a limited number of copies will be available in the office for
pick-up. 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
CUSTODY OF CHILDREN
On rare occasions, we are faced with difficult situations in which non-custodial parents arrive at school asking to visit their
child or to take their child home after school. We are best able to serve and protect students when we are made aware of
legal custody arrangements, visitation rights, and other special instructions. If legal custody matters affect your family,
please ensure that our office and classroom teachers are aware of custodial arrangements between parents that may affect
your child during school hours. Please ensure that a copy of the Court Order is on file at the school office.
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.
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.
Catholic School Council 2015 – 2016
On September 30, 2015 the first Catholic School Council meeting of the school year was held. At this meeting, the 2014 –
2015 Catholic School Council concluded its term and our new Catholic School Council was elected. We extend our appreciation and thanks to all members of last year’s School Council for their hard work and dedication to our school community.
Members of this year’s School Council are:
Chair – Rosemary Didiano
Co Chair— Margaret Pakula
Secretary – Hajdi Bountas
Treasurer – Rocio Smolen
Parish Rep.: Vy Obedencio
OAPCE – Margaret Pakula, Tanya Escoffey, Mario
Stojanac
Parent Council
Upcoming School Council meetings are:
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Wednesday, January 20, 2015
Wednesday, March 30, 2015
Wednesday, April 27, 2015
Wednesday, June 15, 2015
All St. Alfred School Parents
are invited to join us.
NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICING UNIT (NPU)
Each school has NPU officers assigned to it. Their roles are to be visible in the community, to interact with the school community and assist with a variety of school issues. Once again we would like to welcome Officer Galvao as our school NPU
officer.
CATHOLIC SCHOOL TRUSTEE
The Separate School Board Trustee for our school is Mr. Mario Pascucci. If you have a concern regarding School Board
Policy or how it affects you as a Separate School Supporter, you may reach him by calling at 905-890-0708 Ext. 20161.
AFTER SCHOOL PICK UP ROUTINE
Young children may make unsafe choices when they are faced with the discomfort of not knowing who is picking them up
or when their pick up person is late.
Please ensure to review the following guidelines with your child:
Designate a regular meeting place and time.
Communicate any changes in plans to your child and with a note to the teacher.
If your child feels uncomfortable waiting outside, he/she should report to the office.
Your child should not change the plans without parent permission.
If you are sending someone to pick up your child(ren) make sure to send a note indicating who will be picking him/her
up and the time.
Please note: Students need to be picked at by 3:15 p.m. dismissal time.
DO NOT change your child’s routine at the last minute of the school day as we may not be able to get a message to your
child.
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 F aith 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.
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.
BUSSING and COURTESY SEAT POLICY
STOPR (Student Transportation of Peel Region)
Stopr is providing bus transportation services for the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board. The STOPR website
address 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
Thank you to all parents who completed and followed the school board process for the Courtesy Seat Bus Request. We
tried to accommodate as many students as possible for this year. Please remember that this process must be conducted annually for students not normally eligible to ride the bus.
FRENCH IMMERSION INFORMATION MEETING
Year 2 Kindergarten parent(s)/guardian(s), who wish to enroll their child in a Grade 1 French Immersion class for September, 2016 are invited to attend an information meeting at:
French Immersion centres
Session location
Date and time
St Gertrude
St Pio of Pietrelcina
St Pio of Pietrelcina
Tuesday, November
10, 2015
7:00 p.m.
FIRE DRILLS AND LOCKDOWN PROCEDURES
We are required to conduct three fire drills in the fall and three in the spring. We are also required to practice two lock down
drills during the year. Lock down drills involves students moving away from the classroom door to a location within the
classroom away from windows. Lights are turned off and the doors are locked. These practices are to ensure that students
and staff are prepared in case we should need to go into lock down. Lock down would be initiated by police and Board security personnel.
CATHOLIC CODE OF CONDUCT
The Catholic Code of Conduct sets standards of behaviour that promote, encourage and foster a shared commitment to gospel values in daily life, respect for the dignity of persons created in God’s image, responsible participation in the civic life of
the school community, peaceful conflict resolution, respect for diversity, and a commitment to exemplary conduct, conscientious work, and service to others. At St. Alfred we continue to work together to provide a safe, caring, inclusive and
healthy Catholic school community for all.
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.
SHARELIFE and THE TORONTO BLUE JAYS
October has certainly been an exciting month for all the Blue Jays fans at St. Alfred! We had many spirit days and each one had more students with blue shirts,
baseball hats and their enthusiasm for the playoffs. To kickoff our ShareLife donation campaign we thought to ride that wave of enthusiasm and we challenged all
the classes to cover their classroom Blue Jays logo with coins. Every class participated and were thrilled to show off their covered logo. We raised over $350 in 2
days! Many thanks to all our generous students.
Together we can help!
OUR CATHOLIC SCHOOL HERITAGE
Catholic Schools have been educating the whole student in mind, body and spirit
in Ontario for nearly 170 years. They have provided educational excellence, in a
school culture imbued with the Gospel values of Jesus Christ. Catholic education
has been the foundation for millions of students to develop their full potential
spiritually, academically, physically, and socially. It has been a history of success.
WALKING WEDNESDAYS /MERCREDIS DE MARCHE
Walking Wednesdays/mercredis de marche has begun and will run all year long.
This is a shared initiative between "Health and Wellness and The Eco Eagles."
Each Wednesday teachers are encouraged to take their classes for a walk. There
are many benefits to walking such as: It gives everyone a good dose of oxygen
which is helpful for learning and focus, keeps us fit, and can be incorporated into
our DPA (Daily Physical Activity) routines. In addition, being outdoors helps us
appreciate all the nature that surrounds us. It also reminds us that as stewards of God’s creation, we need to protect all of
nature. Pope Francis in his encyclical “Laudate Si” states, “If we feel intimately united with all that exists, then sobriety and
care will well up spontaneously.” Thank you to Ms. Dell’Anno-Nunes and Ms. Newland for all of their support to this initiative.
AROUND THE HALLS
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
November 1
All Saints Day
November 2
All Souls Day
November 3
Open House at St. Paul’s 6:30pm to 8:30pm
November 3
Picture Retakes
November 4
See Hear Clinic
November 11
Remembrance Day (donations will be accepted and given to our Local Legion)
November 15 to November 21
Bullying Awareness Week
November 17
Progress Reports Go Home
November 18
Philip Pocock Grade 8 Night at 6pm
November 18
Parent Council Meeting at 7pm (All Parents are Welcome)
November 19
Parent Student Interview Evening as Needed
November 27
Ecosource Assembly
November 29
Advent Begins
December 21 to January 1 Christmas Break
January 4
First Day of Classes in New Year
January 12
Parent Evening to Support Transition of Students with Differing Abilities into Kindergarten at the CEC
Room 301 from 7pm to 8:30pm (Snow Date January 13)
January 25
Full Day Kindergarten Registration (7-8:30pm)
January 26
FDK Registration Snow Date (if needed)
January 27-29
FDK Registration (9am to 3pm)
ATTACHED:
Math Insert for November