Principal: C. Athaide
Secretary: C. Ross
St. Dominic School
Superintendent:
Phone: 905.278.9821
Tim Lariviere
905-890-1221
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Fax: 905.278.1153
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Chair/Trustee:
M. Pascucci
905 302 3096
905 890 0708 ext 20161
mario.pascucci@dpcdsb.org
www.TrusteePascucci.ca
Pastor: Fr. Philip Jones
God of mercy and love, A P R I L 2 0 1 6
You have blessed us with goodness and compassion.
Help us to open our hearts to new possibilities.
Guide us to see each other with your loving eyes.
Remind us to use thoughts, words, and actions that
reflect love for our neighbours.
Make our school a place of warmth and acceptance, a
place where all are welcome.
The mission of the St.
Dominic School
Community is to promote
and foster Catholic
attitudes, values, and beliefs
in a supportive and caring
learning environment.
Together with dignity and
respect, we strive to inspire
life-long learning and
encourage students to
attain their full potential as
Christians.
Attachments :
Math Newsletter
Return Dr. Karyn Gordon’s
Attendance reply found on
page 3-due April 7
Queen of Heaven Math
Information Sheet– please return it to the school by April 5
April 11– P.A. Day –no school for students
April 11-Dr. Karyn Gordon’s Presentation at
8:00 p.m. in our School Gym
April 26– Progrant Math Night at Queen of Heaven
(Teachers from both schools will be facilitating the
event.)
April 27- Administrative Professional's Day - We
would like to thank Mrs. Ross for everything she does at
St. Dominic School and wish her a Happy Administrative
Professional’s Day.
Dear Parents,
I hope you all had a Blessed Easter with family and friends. Last month your contributions during Spirit Week raised $348 for ShareLife. Thank you for your continued support
of school initiatives. It was wonderful to see the student and staff participation during Spirit
Week especially on Wacky Hair Day. Movie Night was very successful as we had close to
100 participants. Thank you to the parents (Mrs. Kuypers, Mrs. Marcantonio, Mrs. Bianchi,
Mrs. Pressey, Mr. Hyginus, Ms. Rooney, Mrs. Placentile, Mr. and Mrs. Santos) and Mrs.
Pascolo who assisted us with Movie night. The Hockey Game between our NPU officers
and the students was exciting. Thank you to Mrs. Fong who has been running intermural
floor hockey during March and for organizing the game. Thank you to the students who
participated and to Mr. Kuypers for refereeing. On March 29, the Grade 7&8 students
teamed up with St. Paul’s students to make 148 sandwiches for the homeless as part of our
Outreach Project. We thank the teachers and students for their efforts.
This month the Parent Advisory Council through the Progrant initiative has invited
Dr. Karyn Gordon whose presentation is on April 11 at 8:00 p.m. Dr. Gordon is a famous
speaker on Cityline, Chatelaine, and Today’s Parent. Please return the reply portion on page
3 if you intend on coming. Council has also organized the Little Caesar’s Fundraising
Event. The funds from this event will be used to purchase activities for students such as
Play Day and future activities such as Scientists in the School and Graduation. Orders are
due April 15 and orders will be delivered and ready for pick up on May 6 from 6:00-8:00
p.m. I would like to thank the Parent Advisory Council for their continued support. On
April 26, Queen and Heaven will be hosting a Math Night with help from St. Dominic
teachers. The Math evening is for both Queen of Heaven and St. Dominic parents and children. April 20st is our school mass with Queen of Heaven school at 9:15 a.m. all parents are
welcome to join us for our community mass.
C. Athaide
St. Dominic Church News
First Communion Celebration – Saturday, April 23 at 5 pm Mass and Sunday,
April 24 at 9:30 am and 11:30 am Masses
Parent/Candidate Meeting and Confirmation Registration
Confirmation Enrollment – Saturday, April 2 at 5 pm Mass and Sunday, April 3 at
9:30 am and 11:30 am Masses
Celebration of Confirmation for Grade 7’s – Saturday, May 14 at 5 pm
Mass and Sunday, May 15 at 9:30 am and 11:30 am Masses
St. Dominic Parish is hosting a Skating Event
On April 2 from 7:00 –8:00 p.m. at Port Credit arena. Followed by a party at St.
Dominic Parish where there will be food and refreshments. Don’t forget to invite
family and friends!
Virtue—Love
This month we celebrate the virtue of love.
God has given us many guidelines and examples of how to live our lives.
He sent his Son Jesus to make sure we could see what life could be like.
Jesus made one lesson clear above all other lessons-the lesson to love.
Love is not about us-it is about forgetting ourselves and looking out for
the good of others. That’s what Jesus did-he forgot about himself on purpose. He chose to give up his life for the good of others.
Becoming a truly loving person is challenging. It takes prayer and concentration to get used to making little sacrifices for the good of others. Making little sacrifices on purpose so that others will have a bit of food, shelter, peace, fun and friendship. Through prayer, we can get better at showing love to everyone we meet.
Rosary Bracelet Making Workshop to Corpus
Christi School.
On April 18, students in Grade 2 will participated in a
special Rosary Bracelet Making Workshop. They will
be taught to make a beautiful glass pearl and crystal
rosary bracelet with a cross charm for the girls and a
wooden rosary bracelet with a cross charm for the
boys. This workshop is a creative and fun activity and
gives students an opportunity for artistic expression.
This workshop is free of charge to students as the Parnet Advisory Council allocated funds to this activity
(the First Communion gift). The bracelets will be
blessed at the school mass on April 20 and distributed
to Gr.2 students prior to their communion day so they
could wear them on their big day.
Thank you to the Parent Advisory Council for providing this opportunity to our Gr.2 students.
Little Caesar Fundraiser
Do you love pizza, crazy bread or cookie dough? Well her e is a way for you to stock up with Little Caesar ’s Pizza Kits
and dessert items! For the next few weeks St. Dominic's will be participating in a Little Caesar’s Pizza Kit Fundraising drive to
help raise money to enrich the lives of the students!! Some of the things on the wish list are Play Day, dance programs, graduation and much more… We are asking that everyone sells at least 1 kit to help us reach our goal. Please remind children not to
do door to door selling as we want everyone to remain safe.
Fill out the top portion of your order form with your name and the best contact phone number (cell phones preferred). Payment
is due at the time orders are received. We can take cash or cheque made payable to: St Dominic School
You may also order and pay online by credit card:
As a thank you
Go to www.PizzaKit.ca
for your fund
Click on -“Products” then “Shop”
raising efforts
Select “Ship Order to the Group”
Parent Council
Our Fundraiser ID # is 313 890
When: Fundraiser start date: March 24, 2016
will be having a
Order form and payment due: April 15, 2016 (Late orders will NOT be accepted.)
dance for the
Time and Date of Pizza Kit Pickup: Friday May 6 from 6:00- 8:00 p.m.
school.
Where: Pickup will be in the School Gym
Please pick up your pizza kits as soon as possible as we do not have onsite storage.
We are not responsible for orders that are not picked up on delivery day.
Volunteers Needed: We’ll also need several helpers on the day of delivery to help sort orders. Please call or email for details.
Chairperson: Jennifer Marcantonio
Email Address: stdominicparentadvisorycouncil@gmail.com
School Council Update
Much appreciation is extended to the 2015-2016 Parent Advisory Council for all of their hard work and dedication towards the
betterment of St. Dominic School community.
Our next meeting will take place on March 7, 2016 in the Library. Mr. DeVuono, Academic Consultant from the Religious
Education and Faith Formation Department will be here to share information and answer questions about the new Family Life program (Theme 3). All parents are welcome!!
All Parent Advisory Council Meetings will be at 6:30 p.m. in the library on the following dates: April 18, 2016 May 30, 2016.
Babysitting will be available.
Also please mark your calendars for the night of April 11 at 8:00 p.m.
The Parent Advisory Council, with the use of their Progrant Funds, was able to book Dr. Karyn Gordon. She will be
coming to our school to speak to parents about …
Raising Healthy Kids / Teens In An Age Of Overindulgence
Learn 7 Strategies To Raise Balanced Kids / Teens
Dr. Karyn Gordon empowers parents to bring balance back into their life by tackling the tough topic of over-indulgence. Many
kids / teens are living in a ‘buy now, pay later’ culture which is impacting their decision making, priorities, spending and eating
habits. This keynote is revealing, shocking and educational while introducing you to practical ways to achieve balance and
wellness in your family life.
She will address …
 A comprehensive understanding of over-indulgence and how it impacts spending habits, eating habits and scheduling habits
 Common obstacles preventing families from achieving balance in their life
 The costs if families do not strive for balance in their life
 7 practical strategies to raise healthy balanced kids / teens
Please return this portion with your child by April 7, if you are planning on attending this informative presentation. We need
to know how many people will be coming. Thank you
I will be attending the presentation by Dr. Karyn Gordon on April 11, 2016 at 8:00 p.m.
Name: __________________________________
Number of people attending __________________
EQAO Assessments for Grade 3 & 6
The province has designated May 25th to June 8th as the time for administering EQAO provincial assessments. The grade six
students will wr ite the test fr om May 25—31 and grade three students will wr ite from June 1—8. We ask that school day
appointments for Grade 3 & 6 students be avoided. The results of these tests will be received in the fall of 2016. For parents interested in more information about these assessments, there is a website made available by the province, www.eqao.com. The
website has parent resources, samples of the assessment questions for providing practice and support for your child and other
related information.
EQAO Parent tips: Strategies for Success
Stay positive
Here are a few things you can do to help your child stay positive about the test:
Celebrate your child's successes and efforts each day.
Limit your child’s absences from school.
Schedule appointments at times other than the assessment period.
Ensure that your child gets a good night's sleep and eats a healthy breakfast and lunch.
Make sure that your child arrives at school on time.
Speak positively about the test. Say things like, "Try your best."
Continue regularly scheduled extra-curricular activities.
Literacy Tips
Stop and talk about the book. Make predictions, talk about new words or ask questions.
Ask your child to retell the story as he remembers it.
Have your child relate the story to her/his own experiences (e.g., What does that remind you of?).
Encourage your child to read factual texts as well as fiction.
Let your kids see you as a reader.
Show ways you use writing in everyday life.
Encourage your child to write for many different purposes (lists, recipes, letters, research reports, journals, stories, instructions).
Focus on your child’s strengths, learning to write well is a difficult process.
Encourage risk-taking.
Praise his/her attempts.
Use math daily
Encourage the use of manipulatives (counters, shapes, etc. to help show his/her thinking).
Help your child to see practical uses for math (e.g., cooking, building, planning, shopping, measuring, estimating).
Encourage your child to estimate first, then figure it out.
Encourage your child to problem-solve.
Sometimes there is more than one right answer!
Encourage your child to communicate how the problem was solved (use numbers, pictures, words to explain).
Extra Clothes
Due to the field conditions, an extra set of clothes at school is a great idea in case of slips/falls. Please remind your
child to bring a pair of indoor shoes to school, and label the shoes for our primary students. Running shoes are preferred because they are safe and can also be used for gym. We appreciate your continued support
Lakeview Library
April Programs at Lakeview Library
1110 Atwater Ave 905 615-4805
For more information, please contact Julie Sandercock
@ 905 615-4805 ext 2636
or email at Julie.Sandercock@mississauga.ca
Did you know that the library has classes for infants, school aged
children, families and adults? There are many exciting activities
happening at the Lakeview Library.
St. Dominic Twitter handle has
changed to @StDominicDP
Please follow us and see the new picture of the school and other information.
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Internet Safety
Last Fall, we had our Police Presentations on Community Helpers, Stranger Danger, Bullying and Cyberbullying.
Junior and Intermediate students learned about internet safety and reviewed the serious consequences of misusing the internet.
We are asking all parents to be aware of what their children are doing on the internet and make sure their sons’ and daughters’
activities on the internet are completely appropriate. It would be helpful to know your child’s email address, log on names and
passwords. Make regular checks, look at the computer screen and make sure the computer is set up in an area that is frequently supervised by an adult.
Safe Play
All students are consistently reminded of the safe play expectations within the school and outside. Body contact activities, shoving and pushing are not acceptable behaviours at school. We applaud those who play appropriately and safely. Safe play is everyone’s business.
Safety and Behaviour on School Buses
1. School buses are an extension of the school and students will be responsible to their school principal for discipline as if they
were in a school building.
2. Students must follow instructions of the bus drivers. Misbehaviour on school buses will be reported to the principal and such
misbehaviour could result in suspension of riding privileges.
3. Passenger conduct must be orderly at all times so as to provide a safe environment.
4. Accordingly, the following rules will be strictly enforced:
a. There is to be no moving around on the buses while in motion. Students are to remain in their seats until
the bus comes to a complete stop.
b. Students shall take seats assigned to them by the bus driver when told to do so.
c. Students are not to put their heads or arms out of open windows.
d. Eating or drinking on the bus is not permitted.
e. Students are to refrain from throwing articles and must not leave garbage on the bus.
f. While talking among students is permitted, there is to be no undue noise.
g. Profanity will not be permitted.
h. No electronic devices should be used on the bus.
i. Vandalism of bus seats, etc. is prohibited.
5. Students must line up for the bus as instructed by the driver or school personnel, prior to boarding the bus. Pushing or shoving
will not be permitted.
6. Students will be picked up or let off at designated school bus stops only.
7. Students crossing the road must do so at a safe distance in front of the bus while the loading lights are operating.
Please review these rules with your child(ren) .
Catholic Education Week – May 1-6, 2016
Theme: Catholic Education: Opening Doors of Mercy
“Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.” – Matthew 5:7
The sub-themes for Catholic Education Week 2016 are as follows:
1. Mercy that Welcomes
Some of the Activities occurring during this week
2. Mercy that Loves
are: School Mass, Loretta Penny Presentation
3. Mercy that Forgives
about respecting our Environment and Peoples, and
4. Mercy that Lives the Gospel
Welcome to Kindergarten
5. Mercy that Rejoices
Catholic Education Week begins on a Sunday to highlight the partnership that remains the foundation of Catholic education
between our Catholic schools and local Catholic parishes. Throughout Catholic Education Week, we ask you to reflect on the
significance of Catholic education’s presence and contribution in our Church, and in our society. We invite all members of our
community, to participate in the celebrations and activities that will mark the celebration of Catholic Education Week 2016 in
our schools.
For more information about Catholic Education Week and to access OCSTA Resources, visit the OCSTA website.
Combined Classes
Combined classes have become a necessary reality at our school. This is a reality in many schools in Mississauga. As teachers prepare class lists they consider many factors, such as the learning styles of students, a balance of abilities and class culture. Within
Ontario all schools are bound by a teacher pupil ratio. This is particularly evident as we strive to meet the hard cap of 20:1 in the
primary grades. Until we finalize our enrolment in September, all class arrangements and teacher placements will be tentative.
School Organization for September 2016
The staff of St. Dominic will meet over the next few weeks to discuss class placements for September 2016. When determining
placement, some of the criteria we consider are: academic ability, work habits, study skills, maturity, social factors and placement
history. Due to our size, we are limited in our placement options. Since you know your child best, we always appreciate your input
concerning any special needs your child(ren) may have. With this in mind, we ask that if you have feedback for us, please provide it
in writing. We ask that you submit your feedback to the principal by Friday April 8, 2016. In your letter please include your child’s
strengths, needs and a description of their learning style including the type of learning environment that would provide your child
with the most success. Please do not make specific requests for a teacher as current and tentative assignments may change between
now and September. There is no guarantee that requests will be fulfilled, but all will be considered.
When staff meet they will take into consideration the overall needs of the students in relation to the make-up of the class. They will
also take into consideration any parental feedback they have received. It is not always possible, given the variables that go into devising a class, to accommodate all parental requests. Whenever possible we will meet requests, but the final decision rests with the
principal and the teaching staff.
Dates to Remember
April 1
April 5
April 6-8
April 11
April 12-14
April 13
April 14
April 15
April 18
April 20
April 21
April 22
April 23/24
April 26
April 27
April 28
April 29
May 3–8
May 3
May 4
6:30p.m.
May 6
May 10
May 13
May 14/15
May 19
May 24
May 25-June 8
Easter Mass
Chess Tournament at St. James
On April 20th St. Dominic will have its Easter mass
Kindergarten and Grade 1 Trip
at 9:15 a.m. with Queen of Heaven. Parents are invited
Grade 7 & 8 Trip to Camp Muskoka
PA Day and Dr. Gordon’s Presentation at
to attend. Students will walk to St. Dominic Church.
8:00 p.m. in the gym
Region of Peel Water Presentations
Jump Rope for Heart Kick off
Wear Pink in support of Pink Day Flash Dance
Mrs. Frigo’s class at Silvercreek
Diversity Conference
DPCDSB is now on Twitter!
Little Caesar order forms due
For the latest board news and information, follow us
Grade 2 Communion Bracelet making
@DPCDSBSchools
Parent Advisory Council meeting at 6:30pm
School Mass with Queen of Heaven
Trip to Camp Muskoka on April 6-8 for Grade 7&8
Rosary Apostles visit
Earth Day
Reminder for Parents
First Holy Communion Weekend
Math Night at Queen of Heaven for St
The bus will be arriving at 8:30 a.m. and we will be leaving
Dominic Parents too!
from the school at 9:00 a.m. We will be returning to the
Administrate Professional’s Day
school on April 8 at 3:00 p.m. If we are late we will send a
Mr. Czernkovich’s class at Silvercreek
message through our Twitter account and call the school.
60th Anniversary School Photo
Catholic Education Week
Loretta Penny Presentation at 8:45 am
Moving
School Mass with Queen of Heaven
Grade 8 Retreat to Mt. Alverno
Welcome to Kindergarten Night Time
If you are planning to move and you know that
your child will not be attending St. Dominic in
Dance for the School
September, please call the school office as soon as
Pick up Little Caesar’s Orders 6- 8:00 p.m.
you know.
Jump Rope for Heart
Battle of Books
PA Day
Confirmation Weekend
Earth Day is April 22
Volunteer Tea
Dental Screening JK, SK, Grade 2
What can you do to help the Earth? You can plant a
EQAO Testing
tree, clean up your neighbourhood, pack litter-less
lunch , walk to school, recycle, reuse and reduce .