61 Allan Drive, Bolton, ON L7E 1P7 Phone: (905) 857-1300 Fax: (905) 857-9432
Newsletter # 5 www.dpcdsb.org/HOFAM January 2016
Principal: M. Clarot
Head Secretary: M. Proctor
School Council Co-Chairs: M. D’Alelio
Superintendent: L. Storey 1-800-387-9501
Holy Family Church - Pastor: Father Larry Leger
Associate Pastor: Fr. David Gikonyo (905) 857-1938
Trustee: F. Di Cosola (905) 951-8898
Catholic School Council Chair: S. Scerni
May God make your year a happy one!
Superintendent: P. McMorrow 1-800-387-9501
Not by shielding you from all sorrows and pain,
But by strengthening you to bear it, as it comes;
Not by making your path easy,
Welcome back and wishing you a New Year that brings joy, health and prosperity to your home. I hope that you were able to enjoy time with family and friends this Christmas season.
As we begin this new calendar year, significant and
But by making you sturdy to travel any path; concerted efforts continue here at Holy Family School. We
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God’s love, peace, hope and joy to you for the year ahead.
Not by taking hardships from you,
But by taking fear from your heart;
Not by granting you unbroken sunshine,
But by keeping your face bright, even in the shadows;
Not by making your life always pleasant,
and by making you anxious to be there to help.
N S I D E
But by showing you when people and their causes need you most,
T H I S I S S U E will continue a variety of focused school improvement initiatives and activities. Our school focus continues to be on numeracy and literacy. Staff professional development efforts are concentrated in these areas.
As a parent, you can help your child experience success at school by reading with them regularly. When they get older encourage your child to read regularly, independently. In numeracy, please refer to the Math at Home handout, as it has many great ideas and suggestions to help your child.
Also, remind your child to always read assignments and test questions carefully and to always write complete and detailed answers or responses. Continued encouragement and praise for your child’s efforts are always helpful in promoting their success and achievement.
We continue to look at student mindset. Research suggests that parents and teachers should think about how they praise their children. These words and actions tell children how to think about themselves. Research states that we should praise a child’s effort instead of praising
ELP Registration Info Page 2
Extended French Information Meeting Page 2
Weather Cancellation Info / School Bus Safety Page 3
Thank you to all parents for your continued support of our
School Bus Safety / Eco-Team News Page 4 wish you and your families a very happy 2016.
Virtue of Month – Self-Control Page 4
Math @ Home Page 7
January / February Calendar Page 8
We believe that each individual is a unique gift of life from God, and we believe in the innate spiritual goodness of all people. 1

Please note that Monday, January 18 th , 2016 is a PD Day.
This day is for “Term 1 Assessment and Evaluation of
Pupil Progress”. As well, Friday, February 5 th , 2016 is also a PD Day. This day is set aside for Parent/Teacher interviews. There will be no school for students on either of these days.
The next School Council meeting will take place on Monday, January 11 th , 2016 at
6:30 p.m. As always, all parents are welcome to attend this open meeting.
Grade 4 parent(s)/guardians(s), who wish to enroll their child in a grade 5 Extended French class for September
Please note that registration for the Full
Day Early Learning Program for four and
2016, are invited to attend an information meeting at Holy
Family School on Thursday, January 14 th , 2016 at 7:00 p.m. Applications will be accepted commencing Tuesday,
January 19 th , 2016. The deadline for accepting applications is Tuesday, February 16 th , 2016 at 3:00 p.m.
If the number of applications received exceeds the number of spots available, a lottery will be held on
Wednesday, February 24 th , 2015. five year olds will take place on the following dates:
Monday, January 25 th , 2016 7:00 -- 9:00 p.m.
(Snow Date: Tuesday, January 26 th 7 -- 9:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, Jan. 27 th –29 th
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
For first year ELP - Children must be 4 years old by Dec.
31 st , 2016
For second year ELP - Children must be 5 years old by
Dec. 31 st , 2016
Online registration will be open from Monday, January
11 th , 2016 to Sunday, February 14 th , 2016. Should the number of applications exceed the number of spaces available, a centralized, computer-generated lottery will be held following the deadline. For more information,
Parents/Guardians should bring the following documents when registering their child:
 proof of age
 original Roman Catholic Baptismal Certificate (for parent and child) or Baptismal Certificate of other rite in communion with the Holy See of Rome
 updated immunization records
 proof of Canadian citizenship or of Landed Immigrant status
 ***proof of home address ( TWO of the following: property tax bill, current utility bill, real estate document or Government of Canada issued forms —
NOTE: Driver’s Licenses are not acceptable.) please contact the Program Department at 905-890-0708 ext. 24332.
In the colder weather we receive numerous requests to allow children to remain indoors when students have a cold, flu, etc. Please note that we cannot comply, as we neither have the facilities nor the staff to supervise these students. Moreover,
Health Officials indicate that the fresh air is good for children - NOT harmful , as long as students are dressed
Admissions are open to Catholic children and children of
Catholic parents. For more information, contact Holy
Family School or call the Admissions Department at 905-
890-0708 ext. 24500 or visit the board web site at www.dpcdsb.org
. appropriately. On extremely cold days, particularly when the Wind Chill Factor lowers temperatures considerably, we will limit the amount of time that students spend outdoors, or hold recess indoors. With the exception of these occasions, we expect that all children will go outdoors for recess and during the lunch break.
We believe that each individual is a unique gift of life from God, and we believe in the innate spiritual goodness of all people. 2

Please assist us in encouraging your children to dress appropriately for the cold weather. Please ensure that your child is wearing his/her boots, hats, gloves and scarves. Except under unusual conditions, students will go outside during recess and lunch hour.
For our younger students, please ensure that your child has an extra change of clothing (socks and pants) stored in their back pack. This will help prevent phone calls home when your child comes to the office with wet clothing . All items of clothing should be labelled so that each student 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. If your child brings home any clothing item by mistake, please return it to the school so that this mix up may be corrected.
Students are expected to wear shoes in the school building at all times. Please note that in the event of an emergency evacuation, students will not have the opportunity to put on shoes, boots, clothing articles, etc.
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.
1. “THE DUFFERIN-PEEL CATHOLIC DISTRICT
SCHOOL BOARD BUSES SERVING ST. ANDREW, ST.
BENEDICT AND ST. PETER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
AND R.F. HALL SECONDARY SCHOOL ARE
CANCELLED FOR TODAY.”
2. “THE DUFFERIN-PEEL CATHOLIC DISTRICT
SCHOOL BOARD BUSES AND PEEL DISTRICT
SCHOOL BOARD BUSES IN THE TOWN OF
CALEDON ARE CANCELLED FOR TODAY”.
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This means that ALL buses which operate into, out of, and within the Town of Caledon (includes Holy Family
School) are cancelled for the entire day.
3. “THE DUFFERIN-PEEL CATHOLIC DISTRICT
SCHOOL BOARD BUSES AND THE PEEL DISTRICT
SCHOOL BOARD BUSES IN THE TOWN OF
CALEDON AND THE COUNTY OF DUFFERIN ARE
CANCELLED FOR TODAY”.
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This means that all runs listed under announcements
#l and #2 are cancelled.
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Individual schools will be notified if this cancellation affects their school.
4. “THE DUFFERIN-PEEL CATHOLIC DISTRICT
SCHOOL BOARD AND THE PEEL DISTRICT SCHOOL
BOARD BUSES IN THE CITY OF MISSISSAUGA ARE
CANCELLED FOR TODAY.”
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This means that ALL buses which operate into, out of, and within the City of Mississauga are cancelled for the entire day.
During the winter months inclement weather may cause disruption of bus transportation and regular school operations. A decision to cancel school transportation and/or to close schools is usually made by 6:00 a.m. and will be announced on the following radio and television stations:
5. “ALL DUFFERIN-PEEL CATHOLIC DISTRICT
SCHOOL BOARD AND PEEL DISTRICT SCHOOL
BOARD BUSES ARE CANCELLED FOR TODAY.”
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This means that ALL transportation services provided by the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board and the Peel District School Board, including buses, vans and taxis have been cancelled for the entire day.
VIRGIN RADIOFM99.9 CHUM AM1050 CFTR AM680
CFNY FM102.1/AM640 CJCL AM590 CHFI FM98.1
NEWSTALK1010 AM EZ ROCK FM97.3 CJBC (FR)
AM860 FM Z103.5 FM93.1 FM Q107 CBC99.1
CHIN FM100.7/AM1540 CITYPULSE GLOBAL NEWS
CANADA AM CTV
6. “ALL BUSES ARE CANCELLED AND THE
SCHOOLS AND OFFICES OF BOTH THE DUFFERIN-
PEEL CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD AND
THE PEEL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD ARE
CLOSED”.
We will be communicating one of six standard messages to the radio stations. The six announcements and their effect on the transportation system are as follows: (Please note that the highlighted text only will be communicated by the radio stations).
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This means that ALL Dufferin-Peel Catholic District
School Board and Peel District School board schools and offices are closed to all students and staff.
We believe that each individual is a unique gift of life from God, and we believe in the innate spiritual goodness of all people. 3

With winter weather fast approaching, it is possible that buses may be delayed at times. Please be flexible in understanding that runs may be delayed due to poor weather conditions. We suggest that you please check www.stopr.ca for up- to- the- minute bus delay info rmation. You will require your child’s OEN number which you can find on their report card.
Please remind your children that their safety is of the utmost importance to us.
Snow is always to stay on the ground.
Snowball throwing, kicking snow or ice, or throwing snow at anyone is not tolerated here at Holy
Family School. The playground climber is also closed for the winter to ensure the safety of our students.
All students are reminded that there is to be no food or drink on the bus at any time. There are many children who suffer from food allergies. Touching a seat where another child has consumed an allergen can result in anaphylaxis for those with severe allergies. We are also concerned about possible choking.
In the interest of safety, we remind all students that they are to remain seated at all times when the bus is in motion. “Indoor” voices are expected to minimize driver distraction. Weather plays a significant factor in the timely arrival of your child’s bus. Drivers are given the right to make judgment calls as required especially in rural situations. Safety is the primary concern and all decisions are made with this as the highest priority. Your patience and flexibility in understanding this variable is really appreciated. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact the school.
A reminder of our valuable transportation website for upto-the-minute delays due to weather, mechanical problems, etc. Visit www.stopr.ca
.
A reminder to parents/guardians that all communicable diseases must be reported to the school office (e.g. chicken pox, measles, Fifth’s disease). Students should remain at home until they are no longer contagious. We are required to report to the Region of Peel Health
Department any contagious diseases in our community.
Maintaining safety on the bus is a shared responsibility. Students, parents, our bus drivers and the school are needed as partners to ensure the safe transporting of students to and from our school. We require everyone to be committed to following the behavioural expectations of riding the bus. Those who choose not to comply with the safety and behavioural standards put all users of the bus at risk. Drivers are instructed and have an obligation to issue pink slips to students who choose not to comply.
The school in turn will contact parents to work together to help students make appropriate choices. Please review the expectations with your children. We thank you for your support and cooperation in our effort to provide safe transportation for your children.
Happy New Year from the ECO-
Team. The ECOTeam will be continuing to remind everyone to be environmentally friendly.
Remember to use your reusable lunch containers and take home your organic waste to compost at home. This month we will be participating in a Board-wide
Waste-Free Lunch Challenge for elementary schools that will be held during the week of January 18 th – January
22 nd , 2016. Our ECO students will continue to conduct our classroom checks for the proper use of recycle bins and the amount of plastic water bottles that are still being used in the school. Please use your own reusable water bottle. We will also be doing a couple of energy audits in the coming weeks. We are encouraging teachers to turn off their computer monitors when they are not being used and to turn off the classroom lights when the room is empty. Thank you to all the students who faithfully come to our meetings with great ideas and for helping out each week, with recycling.
Now that we are finally having some winter weather, we still need to remind parents that they should not be idling their cars while waiting for their children. Please turn off your engines while in the parking lot or the
Kiss and Ride lane.
We believe that each individual is a unique gift of life from God, and we believe in the innate spiritual goodness of all people. 4

Thank you to all the families who contributed gift cards, toys and other items for our Tree of Mercy Campaign.
Your generous contributions touched many families this
Christmas and showed what a kind and caring community we have here at Holy Family School.
Thank you to the Rotary Club of Bolton, who distributed dictionaries to our Grade
3 students on Monday, January 4 th , 2016. The object of the Rotary Dictionary Project is to provide third grade students a personal dictionary of their very own that will serve them at least through elementary and middle school. Many educators see this as a key to better reading, speech, and writing, which in turn improves student performance in other areas as well.
During the month of January, we will be focusing on the virtue of self-control. God has given us the ability to choose. We are able to control how we react to what happens around us. We’ve all “lost it” at one time or another. We are never proud of those moments. As soon as they happen we make a promise that they will not happen again. Through prayer and concentration, we can get better at controlling our reactions. We can get better at showing self-control.
Self-control helps us to resist the temptation to do something that we will regret. Self-control helps us to resist the temptation to do something that will harm ourselves or others. Self-control is one of the marks of a spiritually mature person. When we all use self-control, we can be sure that our school will be a safe, caring and inclusive place to live and to learn.
A person with self-control …
is patient
knows how to wait his/her turn
can calm him/herself down and think before reacting to situations
knows how to avoid physical aggression (hitting, kicking, pushing, fighting, etc.)
can think things through and do what is best for everyone.
On behalf of Student Council, we would like to thank everyone who supported our popcorn initiative. Popcorn sales will begin again on Wednesday, January
27th. The flavours available are Butter and Salt, Salt and Vinegar, White Cheddar,
Kettle Corn and Dill Pickle. The cost per bag is
$2.00. Thank you again for supporting your 2015-2016
Student Council.
The Youth Faith Ambassadors have been hard at work.
They did a wonderful job leading our Advent Retreat and liturgy before the Christmas Break. We continue to go over to the Davis Center to visit our Grandfriends. We made some crafts and enjoyed some snacks before
Christmas. Our next visit is Friday, January 15 th , 2016 and we will be playing some card and board games with our
Grandfriends. Thank you to all our students.
As a result of a generous Board grant, Mike Ford, singersongwriter, will be performing for our grade 5 and 6
Extended French students on Tuesday, January 12 th .
Conflict is a part of our daily lives. It happens to all of us. It is inevitable, and will occur whether we like it or not.
Conflict is a disagreement where equal power is present. Conflict changes to bullying when there is an imbalance of power and there is intentional hurt that is repeated. The key message in January is “conflict is inevitable, bullying is not” . Everyone faces conflict in daily life and through it can learn to negotiate and build relationships.
Bullying is a form of violence that leaves no room for negotiation and seeks to tear others down rather than build relationships.
We believe that each individual is a unique gift of life from God, and we believe in the innate spiritual goodness of all people. 5

We believe that each individual is a unique gift of life from God, and we believe in the innate spiritual goodness of all people. 6

January 2016 Vol. 3
as your arm?
 Find 3 things that weigh less than a shoe (e.g.,
 What can find in your home that is about as long
Tip # 4 .
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Work with your child to set goals that are reasonable and desirable for both of you.
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All goals should emphasize growth
–
the development of a skill or the expanding knowledge. adult shoe, sandal, child ’s shoe )
Let’s discuss “Money in the News”…
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Big Idea: The same object can be described by using different measurements.
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Sun Mon
Tue Wed Thu Fri
- Happy New
Year's
1
Sat
2
3
10 11
-School Council
Mtg. @ 6:30 pm
4 5
-Rosary
Apostolate —pm
12
-Parent Info
Mtg. for New
Special Needs
Students to ELP
19
-Start accepting
EF applications
17
24/31
18
-P.A. Day —No school for students
25
-ELP Reg. 7 – 9 pm*
-Silvercreek
—
Mrs. Angelosante
& Mr. Buckley
26
-Snowdate* for
ELP Reg. 7 -- 9 pm
6
27
-ELP Reg.
9 am – 3 pm
-Virtue Assembly
-PIZZA DAY
7
13
20
14
-PIZZA DAY
-Ex. French Info
Meeting – 7 pm
@ H.F.
-PIZZA DAY
21
-PIZZA DAY
-ELP Reg.
9 am
– 3 pm
28
-See/Hear
Screening
-ELP Reg.
9 am – 3 pm
8
15
22
29
Sun
7
Mon
-Term 2 Starts
1
8
Tue Wed Thu
2
-Reports go home
-Rosary
Apostolate
—p.m.
3 4
-PIZZA DAY
-Dental
Screening
—ELP,
Gr. 2 and Gr. 8
-Interview Night
9 10
-Shrove Tuesday -Ash Wednesday -PIZZA DAY
11
Fri
--P.A. Day —No
5
School for students
-Interview Day
12
9
16
23
30
Sat
6
13
14
-Valentine's Day -Family Day —
15
School Closed
21 22
-Parent Council
Mtg @ 6:30 p.m.
28 29
16
-Deadline for EF applications
-Jr. Basketball
Tourn. @ St.
John Paul
23
17
-Virtue Assembly -PIZZA DAY
-Gr. 8 Grad
Photos
18
24
-Lottery for EF if necessary
-PIZZA DAY
25
19
-Olympics Day
26
20
27
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We believe that each individual is a unique gift of life from God, and we believe in the innate spiritual goodness of all people. 9