Mary Fix Catholic School
Newsletter
Valentine’s Day Prayer for Friendship
The Celebration of love on Valentine’s Day shows itself in friendship.
May I remember that a friend I am
When coming to another’s place of unrest
With affection and warmth of caring.
A friend I am when listening openly, non-judgmentally
When judgment would be easy.
A friend I am when taking extra time
To lend a helping hand, though busy.
Learning and Living
Through God
486 Paisley Blvd. West
Mississauga, Ontario L5B 2M4
(905)270-3140 Fax: (905)270-3475
February 2013
Principal, A. Milanetti
Secretary, M. Kivell
Pastor, St. Catherine of Siena
Fr. Ruggiero (905)272-1454
Trustee, B. Iannicca
(905)270-0536
A friend I am when feeling your need
I act for you
As I would for myself.
Amen
Superintendent, C. Saytar
(905)890-1221
School Council Chairs,
R. Galluzzo & A. Orme
Term 1 Report Cards will be sent
home to students in Grades 1-8 on
Tuesday, February 5th.
Friday, February 8th is a P.A. Day for
teachers to conduct Parent/Teacher/
Student conferences. Conferences will
also be held during the evening on
Thursday, February 7th.
March Break begins on Monday,
March 11th and ends on Friday, March
15th. Students return to school on
Monday, March 18th.
Dates to Remember:
Virtue for February - Respect
God wants us to treat all people with the
respect they deserve.
A respectful person…
School Council Meeting
Please join us for the School Council
Meeting on Wednesday, February 6
at 7 p.m. in the Library.
Grs1-8 Rpt Cards Home
Feb 5
Intermediate Speeches a.m.
Feb. 6
Junior Speeches a.m.
Feb. 7
Mr. Cartwright Gr 5 to
Silvercreek
 Treats him/herself and everyone else with
equal consideration and courtesy
Feb. 7
Feb. 8
 Uses a positive tone of voice and body
language
Feb. 12
Interview Evening
P.A. Day-Interviews
Immunization Clinic
 Avoids swearing, name-calling, putdowns, and inappropriate gestures
Feb. 12
Shrove Tuesday
Feb. 13
Ash Wednesday
 Says „Excuse me‟, „Please‟, „Pardon Me‟
Feb. 14
Red, White & Pink Day
 Avoids gossip
Feb. 14
Dance-a-thon
Feb. 15
Intermed Ski Day #2
Feb. 18
Family Day
Our Daily Prayer for February,
Winter Walk to School Day—Feb 6
See inside for details
Feb 5
Let us now pray for the virtue of respect
March 4 First Reconciliation 730pm
so that everyone we meet will feel like
we are their brother and sister in Christ. March 11-15 March Break
March 20 Lenten Reconciliation
“Be at peace with your own soul; then
heaven and earth will be at peace with you.” March 24 Holy Week Begins
March 29 Good Friday
St. Jerome
Please join us for the Virtue Assembly
on February 22nd at 10:00 a.m. prepared
by Mrs. Dinga’s class.
April 1
Easter Monday
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Ash Wednesday Celebration:
February 13 at 10:30 a.m. in the
gym—All are invited to attend.
Sacraments
Grade 2 Reconciliation
Monday, March 4, 2013, 7:30 p.m.
Lenten Confessions Gr 2-8
Wednesday, March 20, 2013 @
9:15 a.m.
Grade 2 First Communion
Inclement Weather Procedures
In the event of snowstorms listen to the
following radio stations for info. about
bus transportation and school
closures, usually beginning about 6.
Important Immunization Message
CKFM 99.9 CHUM 1050 CFNY 102.1
Q107 CFTR 680 CISS 92.5
Updates on weather and school
closures are also available on City TV,
Global TV and the Weather Channel.
Announcements may say:

buses in Dufferin County may be
cancelled, while buses in Peel are
running and schools remain open
for students who walk

buses may be cancelled but the
school will remain open
Saturday, May 4, 2013 @ 11 a.m.
Grade 8 Confirmation
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 @ 7 p.m.
640 AM
Welcome Back to members from the 
school may be cancelled entirely
Legion of Mary who will pray the rosary
with students once a month. During
the month of Jan. they will pray with
our students on the 30 and 31st and in
Feb., the 20th and 21st.
Buses that do not run in the morning
do not run in the afternoon. If you
choose to drive your bus student to
school you are responsible for
providing transportation home at the
end of the day as well.
Full Day Kindergarten
If school closures are not announced
but you choose to keep your child
home during extreme weather, please
call the Attendance Line.
Mary Fix School will be a
Full Day Kindergarten site
for 2013-1014. Parents who already
registered, are reminded to check the
school messages on February 11, for
notification whether there will or will not
be a lottery. Please call the school,
905-270-3140 and listen to the
appropriate message for more
information. In preparation for the new
program, the board will be preparing
classrooms during the upcoming
months.
Intermediate and Junior students will
be participating in this year‟s speech
competition on February 5th & 6th
respectively. Selected students will
move on to represent Mary Fix at the
family speech competition at St.
Francis of Assisi school on February
27th (snowdate March 1st).
Thank you to Mrs. Dinga and Mr.
Chornous who will be coordinating the
speech competition.
If you receive a letter, ensure that your
child has received the required
vaccine(s), then give the date(s) your
child received these vaccine doses to
Peel Public Health immediately to
update your child‟s record.
Under the Immunization of School
Pupils Act, the Health Department has
the authority to suspend students from
school if they do not meet the
requirements. Students whose
immunization records are incomplete
may be suspended from school.
Update your child‟s records by:

Reporting them online at
www.ImmunizePeel.ca

Faxing to (905) 565-0426 (Attention: Immunization Records)
Bus Cancellations

Calling (905)799-7700
Bus and school cancellation
information is made available on the
radio and television stations. In
addition bus cancellation updates can
be accessed at
www.busmonitor.com.
For more information, please call Peel
Public Health at (905) 799-7700 or visit
www.ImmunizePeel.ca.
Valentine’s Day Dance-a-Thon
Speeches
Peel Public Health will be reviewing
immunization records of all students at
our school beginning January 2013.
Peel Public Health must have proof
that your child has been fully
vaccinated (immunized) according to
the Ontario immunization schedule.
All classes will be participating in a
Valentine‟s Day dance-a-thon.
Students are asked to bring a $1
donation for the Food Bank.
We‟ve been in school 100 days
Through every kind of weather
And now it‟s time to celebrate
We‟ll sing this song together
100 days! “Hip-hip-hooray!”
It sure seemed like forever.
We‟ll celebrate 100 days
And we‟ll be friends forever.
Primary students will celebrate 100
Day on February 14th!
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Attendance and Punctuality
Regular attendance is critical for
success. Although we encourage you
to keep your child home when he/she
is ill to avoid the spread of illness, we
encourage you, where possible, to
avoid appointments and planning vacations during regular school hours.
In addition, we expect students to
arrive at school on time. Late students miss opening exercises and important announcements and disrupt
their classes when they arrive after the
rest of the class is settled in.
Students with multiple absences and
lates will be monitored and may be
referred to an Attendance counselor.
Attendance/late arrivals are recorded
on the Report Card.
Remember to call the Attendance
Line if your child is going to be late or
absent: (905)270-3140 ext. 1
Fire and Lock Down Drills
In accordance with Ministry regula-
tions, three fire drills will be held in the
Fall and three in the Spring. While we
hope that a real fire situation never
arises, this practice will help prepare
students in the event of a real fire.
Schools are also required to conduct
Lock Down Drills. These procedures
will be reviewed with students during
this month.
Our Eco Team continues to make
Mary Fix a more „eco friendly‟ school
with the addition of Wasteless
Wednesday lunches and Lights out
lunches each day of the week.
Weekly waste monitoring is making
the Mary Fix community of teachers
and students more careful when deciding what gets thrown away and what
gets recycled.
Winter Walking Wednesday
On February 6 we are encouraging our
Mary Fix Community to bundle up and
walk to school. If you live far from
school, park a couple of blocks away
and walk the rest of the way!
Children will be greeted with a sticker
or a stamp and parents/grandparents/
caregivers are welcome to come into
the foyer for a hot cup of tea.
CLUBS AT MARY FIX SCHOOL: PALS, ECO TEAM & YOUTH FAITH AMBASSADORS
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Dry Feet, Dry Clothing
Colder weather is upon
us! Please ensure that
your child comes to
school prepared to participate in all
activities, including outdoor recess.
All children should have hats,
scarves, gloves, warm coats and
boots. As the rainy season gives
way to slush and snow, all students
are reminded to bring an extra pair
of shoes to wear indoors during the
winter months. Fire regulations
dictate that all students must have
footwear on at all times.
News From School Council
Our Mary Fix School Council
invites you to attend a series of
motivating seminars presented by
the Early Movement Academy. A
Lent is a time of repentance and a
busy lifestyle can leave us with little
preparation for Easter. It is forty days
time to prepare well balanced
in length and reminds us of the time
meals and snacks. Many of us
which Jesus spent in the desert
have caught ourselves at fast food
preparing for His ministry. The word
restaurants or buying pre packaged
„Lent‟ comes from „lenten‟, a word that
meals that often contain additives
means springtime. It is the time of the
and are stripped of their
year when the days are getting longer
nutrients. Our seminars will cover
as spring gets closer. Lent begins on
a variety of topics including
Ash Wednesday (February 13, 2013).
nutrition, the importance of physical
During Lent, the morning readings
encourage us to say “yes” to God and
activity and mood disorders. Join
In anticipation of a cold and snowy us for these educational seminars
“no” to our own selfishness.
winter, we would also like to advise in our school library on Feb. 19th,
parents of children in the primary
Feb 26th, March 5th. (for more
grades to send an extra set of
details, see the flyer in the
clothes (track pants, sweatshirts,
newsletter). Next Meeting:
Cold Weather
socks, underwear) to school in the Wednesday, February 6 at 7:00
Children will be kept in at recess if winter. These clothes will be kept at
p.m. in the library.
the wind chill equivalent temperathe school to be used when the
ture is minus 25 degrees Celsius or child is wet from playing in the
lower. This is in accordance with
snow.
the policy of the Dufferin Peel
Catholic District School Board. We
will, of course, monitor the weather
Once again, members of 12 Division
situation on a daily basis. The
joined us for a fun and exciting
safety of our students is always of
students vs officers basketball game
utmost concern.
on Friday, February 1st. Students
cheered on all the players but the
Family Day Holiday
This is a reminder to parents that
February is Black History month which Monday, February 18, 2013 is
designated as Family Day. There
coincides very well with our school
will be no classes for students on
efforts to promote a positive
understanding of diversity in our
that day. Enjoy your children!
Black History Month
community. Please continue these
discussions with your child(ren) at
home.
We look forward to Actions 4
Change: Resolve. This is a lively
performance that weaves together
African song, story, drumming and
dance; inspiring and empowering
students to become: proactive; to
speak out with confidence, and to act
with resolve among their peers. The
performance will be held on Tuesday,
February 5 at 1:15 p.m. in the gym for
grades K-8.
police, lead by our Community
Officers, P. Hall & B. Poffley, prevailed.
Despite the loss, a good time was had
by all!
Birthday Treats
At Mary Fix school we recognize
student birthdays with an announcement on the P.A. system and a personalized bookmark.
Presentations returning to Mary
Fix on February 28.
We have an increasing number of life
threatening allergies to nuts and nut
products in our school. For this reason
we ask that no food treats, such as
cupcakes, doughnuts or cookies be
brought into the school. Stickers,
pencils and other non-food items are a
great alternative.
The Central Committee for Catholic School
Councils Invites YOU to our Mid Winter Event Kathy Lynn: Who’s in Charge Anyway? ©
Kathy Lynn is Canada’s
Leading Parenting Speaker
“Kathy
brings invaluable wisdom, experience and down to earth
tips to all her parenting workshops, keynotes and books. All
parents will benefit from Kathy’s help and support.”
Says the esteemed Barbara Coloroso,
International Parenting Speaker and Author
www.Parentingtoday.ca
Join Us…
Date:
Thursday, February 28th, 2013
Place: Mississauga Convention Centre
75 Derry Road West
Presentation:
7:00 pm
Kathy Lynn will address the issue of maintaining a balance between hearing children and having
them listen.
It will help parents understand their role concerning family rules, routines, expectations
and limits.
Book
signing to follow presentation
Free Admission...............Donations of non–perishable food items are welcome!
A special thanks to our sponsors
RETURN TO YOUR SCHOOL PRINCIPAL – ASAP
Reservation Request form for Kathy Lynn Keynote
Name:
_________________________________________________________
School: _________________________________________________________
Number of Attendees: ____________
Mary Fix Catholic School Council
Invites Parents To Attend
MotivACTION early
Heathy
Lifestyle Seminars
movement academy
3 Special Evenings For Parents Presented By
early movement academy
Bringing cutting edge health, fitness and nutrition education to schools and communities!
Healthy Lunches, Nutrition
and Lifestyle Seminar for
Parents
on
Tuesday, February 19th, 2013
Mary Fix School Library
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
RSVP by February 13th
Healthy Lifestyle
Promotion Seminar for
Families
on
Tuesday, February 26th, 2013
Mary Fix School Library
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
RSVP by February 20th
MotivACTION seminars are brought to you by the “Parents Reaching Out Grant”
awarded to Mary Fix Catholic School. Please join us, have an evening out and learn
more about getting children and their families excited about moving, eating healthfully,
and thinking critically about healthy lifestyle choices. More information on the reverse.
Mood Disorders,
Eating Disorders, and
Body Image Seminar
on
Tuesday, March 5th, 2013
Mary Fix School Library
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
RSVP by February 28th
RSVP to Mary Fix School: 905-270-3140 or return the bottom portion of this flyer to the school.
Mary Fix School is located at 486 Paisley Boulevard West.
Yes, (number of people) ____ will be attending the Healthy Lunches, Nutrition and Lifestyle Seminar on Tuesday, February 19th at 7pm
Yes, (number of people) ____ will be attending the Healthy Lifestyle Promotion Seminar for Families on Tuesday, February 26th at 7pm
Yes, (number of people) ____ will be attending the Mood Disorders, Eating Disorders, and Body Image Seminar on Tuesday, March 5th at 7pm
Parent’s Name: _____________________________________________________
Bombarded by a wealth of readily available poor food choices, children are eating more than ever before. In tandem, technology
is developing at a breakneck pace, providing children with many options that keep them indoors and off their feet. The result?
Weaker, rounder and increasingly unhealthy children who struggle with body image and emotional distress. All of this is ushering
in an alarming era where children, for the first time ever, are expected to live shorter lifespans than their parents. The statistics are
frightening, at best. Children with “adult diseases” are doing poorly in school, their self-esteem is suffering, and athleticism is at a
decline. However, with the proper education and leadership, these statistics can be changed. Early Movement Academy is
attempting to make such a change by motivating children and youth towards movement, active lifestyles, and healthy living.
Healthy Lunches, Nutrition and
Lifestyle Seminar for Parents
Healthy Lifestyle Promotion
Seminar for Families
In this seminar we aim to inform parents
and caregivers about their children’s
most important nutritional needs while
in school, and how to provide best for
that. We offer information regarding
navigating nutritional landmines, which
includes how to shop in a grocery
store, how to catch tricky marketing
selling you low quality food with a high
quality brand name, how to read
nutrition labels, and how to incorporate
movement into busy schedules in an
easily adoptable way.
Through this seminar we aim to inspire
children and their families towards
movement and healthy eating by
explaining the importance of regular
physical activity, selecting appropriate
foods to nourish various body systems,
and engaging them in a serious
conversation about how to implement
real and lasting changes. We do not
aim to preach, but share our own
stories, coupled with easily understood
breakdowns of research-basedinformation and statistics. Children are
welcome to attend this seminar!
Topics Covered:
• Components of Healthy Lifestyle:
o Physical Activity Guidelines
o Healthy Nutrition Choices
o Staying Educated and
Navigating Tricky
Marketing
• Healthy Lunch Ideas
o Sample Recipe Ideas
o Making the Best Choices
when Eating Out
o Children's Most Important
Nutritional Needs
• Lifestyle Changes
o How to Incorporate Health
Food Shopping, Food
Preparation, and Eating
into Busy Schedules
• Healthy Food Choices:
o Breakfast Foods
o Lunch Foods
o Dinner Foods
o Snack Ideas
Early Movement Academy Inc.
Mood Disorders, Eating
Disorders and Body Image
Seminar
Topics Covered:
• Components of Healthy Lifestyle:
o Physical Activity
o Healthy Nutrition
o Staying Educated and
Making the Right Choices
• Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines
and Canadian Sedentary Behaviour
Guidelines:
o How to Meet the
Requirements
• Benefits of Physical Activity at a
Young Age:
o Physical Health
o Mental Health
o Academic Performance
o Skill Development
• Healthy Food Choices:
o Muscle Foods
o Bone Foods
o Heart Foods
o Brain Foods
o Energy Booster Foods
o Facts about Sugar
www.emainc.ca
In this seminar we approach extremely
sensitive material with compassion and
empathy, explaining that many people
are suffering the same issues, and
hiding it because of remaining social
stigmas. We aim to counter the stigma
through an open, honest and
informative conversation, offering
options for follow-up help. We invite
whole family to attend this seminar!
Topics Covered:
• Mood Disorders:
o Brain Chemistry –
Depression is a Flaw in
Chemistry, NOT Character
o Depression, Anxiety and
other Mood Disorders in
Youth
o Warning Signs and Where
to Turn
• Eating Disorders
o Anorexia, Bulimia, and
Disordered Eating
Behaviours
o Root Causes and Where to
Turn
o The Affects of a Long-Term
Eating Disorder on the
Human Body
• Body Image
o Media Misconceptions
o Female and Male “Ideals”
o Positive Body Image
Techniques
o Improve Body Image
through Proficiency in
Sport
info@emainc.ca
289 807 1755