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Chalk Talk
St. Anne School
JUNE
2013
JANUARY
Principal
D.2013
Amaral
Vice Principal
R. Furtado
Summer Prayer
Father, Creator of all, thank You for summer!
Thank you for the warmth of the sun
and the increased daylight.
Thank You for the beauty I see all
Secretarial Staff
L. Cameron
S. Forgione
around me and for the opportunity to
be outside and enjoy Your creation.
Thank You for the increased time I
Custodian
K. Allen
have to be with my friends and family,
and for the more casual pace of the summer season.
Superintendent
C. Pitoscia
(905) 890-1221
Draw me closer to You this summer.
Pastors
Fr. J. Cherickal
Fr. P. Magyar
(905) 453-1303
As I enjoy Your creation, create in me
Trustee
A. DaSilva
(905) 459-7089
Teach me how I can pray no matter
where I am or what I am doing.
a pure heart and a hunger and a thirst for You.
Amen.
FAREWELL & WELCOME
communities
within
the
Dufferin-Peel
Catholic
District School Board. Mr.
Amaral’s new position is
expected to be announced at
the upcoming June Board
Meeting.
Council Chairs
J. Payne
Y.Simpson
St. Anne School
124 Vodden St. East
Brampton, Ontario
(905) 459 – 7621
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Sadly, we say Good Bye to
Mr. Amaral, who for the past
3 years, has tirelessly served
our school community by
promoting a school culture
founded on faith and equity
for all. We know that Mr.
Amaral’s caring nature and
dedication
to
student
learning will be missed by
all members of the St. Anne
School Community.
We wish Mr. Amaral all the
best in his new position, as
he
carries
forth
his
dedication
to
Catholic
Education by serving other
We welcome Mr. Gibson,
who has been appointed to
the position of Acting Principal of St. Anne School.
Mr. Gibson is presently the
Vice-Principal of St. Therese
of the Child Jesus School.
VIRTUES CORNER: FAIRNESS
FAREWELL & WELCOME (Continued)
Sadly, we must also say good bye to the following staff
members who have all accepted positions at new schools.
Ms. Adusei, Ms. Cassar, Mr. P. Furtado, Mlle. Hanna,
and Mrs. Urac, Mrs. Roberti, Mr. Da Costa, and Mrs.
Tresgallos. We wish them every success in their future
roles and thank them for their dedication and
contributions in making St. Anne a great place to learn.
In return we welcome the following new staff to the St.
Anne School community: Mr. Antinello, Mrs.
Commisso, Mrs. Farrell, Mrs. Mitchell, Mrs. Roth and
Mrs. Rozas.
KISS ‘N’ RIDE SAFETY REMINDERS
Please discuss this virtue with your child.
This month we will celebrate the virtue of FAIRNESS.
Fairness, the belief that everyone deserves an
opportunity to succeed, is not always about making
things exactly equal. Some people need a bit more
time, space, money, and support to have an equal
chance to succeed and they deserve that chance.
A fair person:
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DO NOT PARK in the Kiss & Ride lanes
DO NOT “CUT IN” Wait in LINE
WATCH for CHILDREN at all times
DO NOT OPEN DOORS onto “drive-through lanes”
LARGE VEHICLES please advance in the Kiss & Ride
Lane to assist in making the turn and avoid backing up
REDUCE YOUR SPEED entering and exiting school
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responsibilities with those of others
With the warm weather approaching,
we would like to take this opportunity
to review the dress code expectations.
DRESSINGJunior
FOR and
THEIntermediate
WARM WEATHER
students are
to observe the following guidelines:
ARE YOU MOVING?
If you are planning to move out
of the St. Anne School area or to
change addresses within our
boundaries, please let us know
as soon as possible.
Listens to all sides before forming opinions
Shows good sportsmanship at all times
Knows that the same rules apply to everyone
Refuses to twist rules to avoid consequences
Works to bring about peaceful solutions to
problems
Cheers on the successes of others
Can balance their own rights and
CATHOLIC SCHOOL COUNCIL NEWS
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CATHOLIC SCHOOL COUNCIL NEWS
School council meetings are open to all and we invite you to
CATHOLIC SCHOOL COUNCIL NEWS
attend on Wednesday, June 5th 2013 at 6:45pm.
We thank you for your support in all
our initiatives and are pleased to
report that the proceeds are being
used to enhance our students’
experiences
at
every
level.
Please come and join us.
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Wear shorts of an appropriate length (e.g., a
walking short length or longer)
Wear pants/jeans/capris at appropriate waist level
(no hipsters)
Sleeveless blouses are permitted (no tank tops or
muscle shirts – must be three fingers in width)
Blouses/skirts should be of a length that they could
be tucked in if required
At no time should any undergarment be exposed
Caps and visors are recommended. Please, no
bandanas or sports bands
As per Board Policy, all school volunteers are required to
have an updated CRC. If you plan to volunteer in any school
activity, including day trips, please ensure that your CRC is
on file in the office.
FROM THE LIBRARY
Thank you all students for a
wonderful year at the library!
The time has come to return all
your books for the year. Please
note the following dates:
Last day of book exchange:
Friday, May 31st.
All books need to return by:
Thursday June 6th.
Students are reminded that they are responsible for any
borrowed library materials and may have to pay for lost or
damaged books. If you find the lost book, return it to the
library and you will be reimbursed.
If you have any questions, please ask Mrs. Gallo-Reid, the
Teacher-Librarian.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
GO TITANS GO!
Athletics:
CITY CHAMPIONS!!!
Congratulations go out to the girl’s softball
team for their outstanding sportsmanship
during tournament and becoming City
Champions. Thank you to Ms. Slade and
Mrs. Robin for coaching. Team Members: Jocey,
Madeline Y., Ashley, Samantha, Denise, Sherise,
Dana, Angeline, Patricia, Winy, Madeline A., and
Siobhan.
Congratulations go out to the boy’s softball
team for their outstanding effort and
sportsmanship this season. The boys finished
3rd out of 10 teams. Well done! Thank you to
Mr. Halverson and Mr. Kerr for coaching.
Team Members: Javier, Kyle, Ryan, Kevin, Tyler,
Eduardo, Luke, Tristan, and Connor.
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION
Mark your calendar for June 17th at 2:30 p.m. for our annual
volunteer appreciation social! All volunteers are invited to
the school for a social to be recognized for your valuable
time that you give up to i.e. enhance school programs, attend
a school trip, assist with Council luncheons, help coach a
team or be a Council member. Invitations will be sent home
with your child. We look forward to seeing all of you!
CLASS PLACEMENTS
As in previous years, class lists and teacher placements will
be publicized ONLY on the first day of school. Due to new
registrations that will occur in late August and families
moving over the summer, class assignments may by changed
during the first month of school.
Talent Show:
St. Anne's Got Talent! St. Anne's Annual
Talent Show was held on May 16th and 17th.
There were many fabulous acts and Fashion
Show, by St. Anne's very own talented
students. The show would not have been a
success without the fabulous MC's and our
terrific backstage crew!! Thank you to all
parents, family and friends who came to watch
and support our talented performers!
Thank you to Mme. O’Reilly, Ms. Adusei,
Mrs. Savage and Mrs. Del Pilar
for
organizing the Talent Show.
Orienteering Team:
Congratulations to the St. Anne Orienteering
Team for their hard work and dedication. A
special mention to Dana B.,Alicia B., and
Mikaela N., who placed in the top 3 in the
Toronto tournament, and Siobhan A., who
placed 4th. Thank you to Mme. Alaimo &
Mrs. DeRidder for coaching.
Student Parliament and Youth Faith
Ambassadors:
Thank you to the St. Anne Student Parliament
and Youth Faith Ambassadors for their
ongoing leadership in running Playday, school
spirit weeks, liturgies, dances, and a variety of
school social justice initiatives throughout the
year.
EQAO Provincial Assessment
IMPORTANT DATES
Congratulations to our Grade 3 and 6 students on the very hard
work that they have spent preparing for the assessment, and
know that they tried their best! Thanks to the teachers who
were very busy preparing the students as well! Our grade 3
and 6 students will finish EQAO on June 6th.
REMINDERS FOR SEPTEMBER 2013-2014
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June 5
Welcome Back:
The first day of classes is on Tuesday,
September 3rd, 2013 at 9:00 a.m.
Please review the following procedures
in preparation for the first day of classes
for the new school year.
Busing:
Please read the attachments enclosed on
School
start
up
transportation
procedures. Busing Route information
will be posted on the school doors in the
last week of August. A reminder that
courtesy seat assignment is reviewed
each school year – even if your child
had received busing this year.
Junior Kindergarten:
JK children do not attend school the first week of school.
Their child’s teacher will contact parents prior to school to
arrange a classroom visit and teacher meeting during the
first week of school. All Junior Kindergarten children
will begin on Monday, September 9th 2013.
Catholic School Council @ 6:45pm
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-EQAO Assessment Ends
-Return ALL Library Materials
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PA Day (Report Card Writing)
School will be Closed
June 6
June 7
June 11
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Intermediate Trip to Ottawa
6:45 am Meet at the Church
7:30 am Departure
June 12
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Grade 1s to Spring Ridge Farm
June 13
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Full Day Kindergarten Out of Boundary
Lottery @ 4:00pm
June 17
th
-Year End Mass @ 10:30am
Please Join Us at St. Anne’s Parish
-Volunteer Appreciation Tea @ 2:30pm in
Library
June 19
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Family Level Track and Field Meet
June 20
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FDK Celebration of Learning in the Small
Gym @ 2:30pm
June 21
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Board Level Track and Field Meet
June 25
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-Grade 8 Graduation Luncheon and Dance
@ 11:00 am Professor’s Lake
-Grade 8 Graduation Ceremonies
@ 6:30pm St. Anne School
June 26
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-Play Day
-Report Cards Go Home (SK- Gr. 8)
June 28
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Last Day of School
Senior Kindergarten:
SK children will assemble in the kindergarten play area.
Grade 1-8 students:
All grade 1-8 students are to assemble in the playground.
Teachers will gather students by grade level and inform
students of their teacher and classroom location.
In case of rain, Senior Kindergarten students will gather in
the library, students in grades 1-3 will gather in the small
gym and students in grades 4-8 will gather in the large
gym.
August 26
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September
rd
3 2013
September
th
9 2013
Busing Route Information will be posted this
week
-First Day of School Welcome Back
-Junior Kindergarten appointments start
Start Date for All Junior Kindergarten
Students