Holy Family School
61 Allan Drive, Bolton, ON L7E 1P7
Phone: (905) 857-1300
Newsletter # 3
www.dpcdsb.org/HOFAM
Principal: M. Clarot
Head Secretary: M. Proctor
School Council Co-Chairs: M. D’Alelio
Superintendent: L. Storey 1-800-387-9501
Fax: (905) 857-9432
November 2015
Holy Family Church- Pastor: Fr. L. Leger (905) 857-1938
Associate Pastor: Fr. D. Gikonyo
Trustee: F. Di Cosola (905) 951-8898
Principal’s Message
Associate Pastor: Fr. S. Holandez (905) 857-1938
Prayer For Peace
Trustee: F. Di Cosola (905) 951-8898
Personal
Electronic
Catholic School Council Chair: S. Scerni
Superintendent:
P. Devices:
McMorrow 1-800-387-9501
Lord Jesus Christ,
source of all consolation,
by Your death and resurrection
we hope for eternal life.
We praise you Lord.
Bring peace into the world
by bringing Your peace into the hearts of all.
Fill our hearts with the fire of Your love
and the desire to ensure justice for all.
Teach us to love our enemies,
and to do good to those who hate,
to bless those who curse us,
and to pray for those who abuse us.
Help us to turn away from sin
And follow You in love.
As we remember the souls of those
who have passed from this earth
we pray for the victims of violence and war.
For those wounded in body
and for those wounded in spirit.
Glory and honour be yours,
forever and ever.
Amen.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Remembrance Day Assembly / QSP Fundraiser
Page 2
Information Meetings / Weather Cancellations
Page 3
EcoTeam News / Athletics News
Page 4
Student Council / YFA News
Page 4
Virtue of the Month—Conscience
Page 5
November/December Calendars
Page 6
Holy Family Catholic School has WI-FI available
for staff and student use. We at Holy Family recognize
the value of using Personal Electronic Devices (PEDs) to
enhance learning and curriculum delivery. As such, we
support the responsible and ethical use of PEDs in
keeping with the Catholic Code of Conduct and the
DPCDSB’s Policies and General Administrative
Procedures.
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. Failure to comply with these guidelines may
result in a loss of PED privileges and/or any other
consequences
deemed
necessary
by
school
administration.
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” (GF
337) and the “Network User Application and Agreement.”
(GF066) 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.
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.
It is also very reasonable that some parents may
chose not to have their child use their PED at school. In
those cases the school will make technology available for
student use, if it is necessary for instructional purposes.
As always don’t hesitate to contact me or your
child’s teacher if you have any questions.
Mrs. M. Clarot
We believe that each individual is a unique gift of life from God, and we believe in the innate spiritual goodness of all peo ple.
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Remembrance Day
Assembly
On Wednesday, November 11th at 10:45 a.m., our
annual Remembrance Day Assembly will be held in the
school gym. We will recognize the achievements and
sacrifices of Canadians at home and overseas during past
wars and peacekeeping operations around the world. At
11:00 a.m. we will observe the customary moment of
silence. As always, parents (and grandparents) are most
welcome to attend this service. We would like all students
to be wearing a poppy during our school assembly; our
Faith Ambassadors will be going class to class the
morning of November 11th, asking for a donation in
exchange for a poppy. All donations will go to support our
veterans through The Royal Canadian Legion.
All Saints’ Day and All Souls’
Day
All Saints’ Day, celebrated on November 1st, reminds our
community of those men and women (both known and
unknown) who have lived faithful lives in the Church. On
this day we remember our saints in our prayers and ask
for their prayers and intercessions. The historical roots of
this celebration have to do with those martyrs who died in
the early Church. Later, Pope Gregory VII declared this
day to be the date we remember all who lived and died for
their faith.
All Souls’ Day, November 2nd, is a Roman Catholic day of
remembrance for friends and loved ones who have
passed away. The day purposely follows All Saints’ Day
in order to shift the focus from those in heaven to those in
purgatory. It is celebrated with masses and festivities in
honor of the dead. While the Feast of All Saints is a day
to remember the glories of Heaven and those there, the
Feast of All Souls reminds us of our obligations to live holy
lives and that there will be purification of the souls of those
destined for Heaven.
Catholic School Council
The next council meeting will take place on
Monday, November 16th, 2015 at 6:30
p.m. As always, all parents are welcome
to attend this open meeting.
Turn Your Clocks Back
Sunday, November 1st, 2015
QSP Magazine Fundraiser 2015!
Please save your magazine orders (new or
renewals, including Digital) for our QSP Magazine
Fundraising Program. This program is great!
 Our Children --Helps improve literacy
skills; any reading material, including
magazines, encourages children to read.
 Offers us great prices and product selection.
 Our School--earns a profit, and the money
raised goes towards educational programs and
events that help to enrich our children’s lives.
You can order your magazines by going to
www.QSP.ca. Please use Online ID# HOLY FAMILY
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 3716677 and support our
school. Please make sure to use the ID# (or use the
SEARCH feature and search for our school) to ensure
our school gets the credit.
Remember that magazines make great gifts. You can
also share the above website address and ID# with
family and friends so that they can order directly
too.
Any questions or enquires should go to QSP
Customer Service at 1-800-667-2536.
Progress Reports/Interview
Evening
The progress reports will be sent home on
Tuesday, November 17th, 2015. Interviews,
only if requested by the teacher or parent,
will take place the evening of Thursday,
November 19th.
We believe that each individual is a unique gift of life from God, and we believe in the innate spiritual goodness of all peo ple.
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Gr. 9 Information Meeting
Therefore students transported to school by parents
require the same transportation home.
There will be an information meeting for Grade 8 students
and their parents/guardians interested in enrolling at St.
Michael C.S.S. for the 2016-17 school year. The meeting
will be held at St. Michael C.S.S., 9130 Columbia Way,
Bolton on Thursday, November 5th, 2015 at 6:45 p.m.
Parents/guardians, students and school staff are asked to
monitor the following radio/television stations after 6:00
a.m. to receive bus cancellation/school closure
information.
Extended French
Information Meeting
Grade 4 parent(s)/guardians(s), who wish to enroll their
child in a grade 5 Extended French class for September
2015, are invited to attend an information meeting here at
Holy Family School on Thursday, January 14th, 2016 at
7:00 p.m. Applications will be accepted at Holy Family
School until 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 16th, 2016.
French Immersion
Information Meeting
Senior Kindergarten parents/guardians, who wish to
enroll their child in a Grade 1 French Immersion class for
September 2015 are invited to attend an information
meeting on Wednesday, November 11th at 7:00 p.m. at
St. Angela Merici School located at 83 Edenbrook Hill
Drive, Brampton.
Advent Mass
We will be celebrating our Advent mass
on Tuesday, December 15th at 10 a.m.
As always, all parents/ guardians are
welcome to join us at Holy Family
Church.
Weather Cancellations
During the winter months, inclement weather and/or poor
road conditions may cause the disruption of bus
transportation and regular school operations. In these
cases, parents/guardians should develop alternate
care/transportation arrangements.
A decision to cancel bus transportation and/or to close
schools is made by 6:00 a.m. Decisions are based on
several factors including precipitation, air temperature
and road conditions. A decision to cancel bus
transportation may be system wide (where all buses in
Dufferin County and the Region of Peel are cancelled) or
municipality specific (where buses in one or more
municipalities are cancelled). If buses are cancelled in
the morning, they will not operate in the afternoon.
Radio: CJCL 590 AM, CFRB 1010 AM, CJBC 860 AM,
FOXY 88.5 FM, CHFI 98.1FM, CFNY 102.1FM,
EZROCK 97.3, 93.1 FM, CFTR 680 AM, Z103.5, CKFM
99.9 FM, 102.7 FM (Caledon), CHIN 100.7 FM
TV: CFTO
Global
The Weather Network
CP24
CBC
A bus cancellation and/or school closure message
will also be available online at www.dpcdsb.org; on
Twitter: @DPCDSBSchools; or by calling 905-8901221.
Cold and Flu Season
As cold and flu season approaches, the Dufferin-Peel
Catholic District School Board continues to be vigilant in
ensuring that our schools are clean and that our school
communities are educated regarding good hand hygiene
and cough etiquette. These practices are promoted on an
ongoing basis, but as the prevalence of colds and flu
increases, our board increases the cleaning of contact
surfaces, as well as reminds schools to review cold and
flu prevention with students and staff. Many resources are
utilized from our regional health units.
A reminder, as well, that communicable diseases can be
contracted in public places throughout the year. For
example, cold-related viruses, such as Enterovirus, are
transferred from person to person through hand
contact. Cold and flu viruses typically peak from
December through February, but can start as early as
October.
Regional Health Unit Resources
Please assist us by reviewing good hand washing
procedures, as well as other preventative measures, as
outlined in the various Peel Health and Wellington
Dufferin Guelph (WDG) resources available to you
through their websites. As always, children who are
unwell, should be kept at home.
Flu Clinics
Also available on the Peel Health and WDG websites, are
the schedules of local Flu Clinics.
For more information, visit the health unit websites:
 Peel Health Website
http://www.peelregion.ca/flu/clinics/
 Wellington Dufferin Guelph Health website:
http://www.wdgpublichealth.ca/?q=fluclinics
We believe that each individual is a unique gift of life from God, and we believe in the innate spiritual goodness of all peo ple.
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Winter Weather Reminders
Our winter season is fast approaching!
Please assist us in encouraging your
children to dress appropriately for the cold
weather. When on yard supervision,
teachers monitor if children are wearing
their boots, hats, gloves and scarves. We want our
students to feel comfortable outdoors and not get chilled
because of inappropriate winter dress. Except under
unusual conditions, students will go outside during recess
and lunch hour. The outdoor break allows for fresh air
and exercise. Health officials indicate that the fresh air is
good for children...not harmful, as long as students are
dressed properly.
For our younger students, it would be helpful if parents
were to label items of clothing with their child’s name, so
that each person can more easily locate his/her own
clothing from the class coat rack area. Each term many
items make their way to the “Lost and Found” bin
and are never claimed. Labelled items can be
returned more easily and mixed up items sorted
out more readily. Please ensure that your child
has an extra pair of shoes at school, to keep their
feet dry and warm during wet and/or snowy
weather. A change of clothing stored in a child’s
backpack, may also be a good idea for younger
students.
Please listen to weather reports and ensure
that children are dressed appropriately for the
weather. Unfortunately, some of our children are
coming to school feeling sick and with fevers. We
do not have the facilities to care for sick children
and sick children are not capable of concentrating
on learning. Therefore, if your child complains of
a sore stomach, sore throat or aches and pains,
please do not send him/her to school. It is harmful
to the health of your child and the rest of the school
population. All children who come to school are expected
to participate in outdoor recreation at recesses. Generally
speaking, if a child is well enough to come to school
he/she is well enough to go outside at recesses and lunch
hour. Exceptions may be made when a doctor’s letter
accompanies a request.
ECO Team News
Within the month of October, we have
continued to collect our recycling twice a
week. Thank you to all the students who
come out regularly to make sure the recycle
boxes in each class were emptied. It is important that
we all try to produce less garbage. There are many
students now using reusable lunch containers and water
bottles. This really helps reduce our daily garbage output.
Remember to take home any unfinished food. Our team
will be starting to monitor the classes by checking to make
sure that they are recycling and using the bins properly.
With Halloween, there are many wrappers from all the
candies. Please put the wrappers in the proper bins. We
don’t want to see them outside in our school yard.
Our team will be placing posters in the hall and on the
ECO bulletin board as reminders of our school events.
We always welcome new students to the Eco Team. We
would encourage more of our Grade 8’s to
participate in the Eco Team, which would
benefit their community service hours.
As the weather gets colder, we remind parents
not to idle their vehicles in the parking lot while
waiting for their children. Thank you to the
students who walked to school during the
month of October. We should all try to walk to school, if it
is possible. It is healthy for you and for the environment.
Be Eco Friendly. Thank you from the The Eco Team.
Cross Country
This year we were able to take 8
students to the Board Finals at
Centennial Park in Etobicoke. We
had a great day with all the runners placing well with their
individual race times. Congratulations to Alessandro A. in
Grade 4, Nadia G. in Grade 7, Ryan D. and Andrew D,
both in Grade 8. Holy Family School was very excited
when our Grade 6 boys’ team placed 3rd overall in the
Dufferin-Peel School Board. Congratulations to Luca D.,
Marco. A., Luke P. and Lucas D. It was a fantastic finish
to a good year. Thank you to all of our runners who
participated on the Cross Country Team this year. You
should all be proud of yourselves for your commitment
and dedication. Hopefully we will see most of you again
next year. Thank you also to coaches, Mr. Read, Mr.
Buckley, and Mr. Mazanik for all their hard work and
dedication to the team.
Jr. Girls’ Volleyball
The Junior Girls’ Volleyball Team played
in a tournament on Friday, October
9th. They came in first and advanced to
the next round. On Thursday, October
15th, they played in a tournament at St. Michael's High
School. The girls played with a lot of heart and spirit. The
girls were extremely sad because they came in second at
that tournament. However, the coaches and parents are
extremely proud of you all. Congratulation to team
members: Natalie, Ciara, Sarah, Samantha S, Samantha
S, Hailey, Emelina, and Emma. Thank you to Assistant
Coaches, Daniela, Sara and Grace. Thank you also to the
coaches, Mrs. Posteraro, Mr. Hill, and Mrs. Lovatt for all
their time and commitment to the team.
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Student Council
Student Council and Youth Faith
Ambassadors will be selling popcorn
every Wednesday starting November
4th.
Popcorn will be available for
purchase from 12:00 p.m. to 12:20 p.m. at
a cost of $2.00 per bag. Popcorn is
available in the following flavours: Butter
and Salt, Sea Salt and Vinegar, Dill Pickle, Kettle Corn
and White Cheddar. Our Student Council and Youth Faith
Ambassadors thank you in advance for your support.
Youth Faith Ambassadors
On Friday, October 23rd, the Holy Family Youth Faith
Ambassadors joined other Youth Faith Ambassadors
from our Family of Schools at Holy Family Parish for their
Commissioning Ceremony.
Father Larry Leger
celebrated mass along with Father Bob Glynn & Father
Robert Mignella.
The students prayed together and
Youth Minister Stephanie Benedetti led the students in an
energetic and memorable activity reminding us of God’s
Mercy. The students also participated in creating their
own prayer beads which they were able to bring home.
Virtue of the Month-Conscience
During the month of November, we will be focusing on the
virtue of conscience. God has given us the ability to know
the right and decent way to act and then to act that way.
We trust that the common Spirit we share inspires us and
guides us to make good decisions if we allow our
conscience to be well formed. A person of conscience
allows prayer and scripture to influence him/her.
People of conscience:
 Feel right and wrong and pay attention
 Listen to the voice of the Holy Spirit inside
 Choose to do what Jesus would do
 Know that followers of Jesus will have to make
difficult choices
 Keep promises even when tempted to give up
 Can see how his/her actions may help or hurt
others
 Admit their sins and feel badly about poor choices
 Say sorry and try to make up for hurtful actions
Bullying Prevention
Initiative Corner
The key message for November is that
“Everyone Needs to Learn How to Live
in Peace.” At Holy Family we strive to be
peacekeepers. We need to learn how to resolve our
conflicts safely and appropriately. It is okay to disagree
about various things, but we must get our message
across peacefully.
Tips for parents:
 help your child learn to recognize early signs that they
are becoming agitated or upset
 create a calming space or reflection area in your
home
 Learn the steps of the conflict resolution model the
school uses and apply those at home
Youth Faith
Ambassador
Commissioning
Christmas Break:
Monday, December 21st, 2015 to
Friday, January 1st, 2016
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November 2015
Sun
Mon
Tue
1
-All Saint’s Day
2
-All Soul’s Day
8
Wed
3
Thu
4
-Rosary
Apostolate—p.m.
9
10
16
-School Council
Mtg @ 6:30 p.m.
22
11
17
6
7
13
14
19
20
21
26
27
28
12
-PIZZA DAY
18
-Progress
Reports go home
23
5
Sat
-PIZZA DAY
- St. Michael S.S.
Info Meeting @
6:45 p.m.
-Remembrance
Day Assembly @
11 a.m.
-Fr. Imm. Parent
Info Meeting
15
Fri
-Scientists in
School--ELP
-PIZZA DAY
-Interview
Evening
24
25
-PIZZA DAY
29
30
-1st Sunday of
Advent
December 2015
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
1
Thu
2
-Rosary
Apostolate—p.m.
6
7
8
20
9
14
15
16
-Advent Mass @
Church—10 a.m.
4
5
10
11
12
17
18
19
21
22
-PIZZA DAY
23
-Start of
Christmas Break
27
3
-PIZZA DAY
-3rd Sunday of
Advent
-4th Sunday of
Advent
Sat
-PIZZA DAY
-2nd Sunday of
Advent
13
Fri
28
24
Christmas Eve
29
30
25
Merry Christmas
31 Jan
New Year's Eve
26
Boxing Day
1
-New Year’s Day
-Last Day of
Christmas Break
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