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St. Hilary Catholic
Elementary School
November 2015—Issue 3
5070 Fairwind
Mississauga, ON
L5R 2N4
Office: 905-568-0056
Fax: 905-568-8236
www.dpcdsb.org/hilry
Principal
T. Loftus
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Secretary
C. DeRoia
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Superintendent
L. Papaloni
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Trustee
Thomas Thomas
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Parish Priest:
Msgr. E. Pan
Associate Pastors:
Fr. S. Savarimuthu
Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day gives us an opportunity to pay respect to the more
than 100,000 Canadians who have lost their lives in wars and peace
keeping duties for Canada. Remembrance Day began after the end of the
First World War which ended on the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month.
On November 11th, our school will honour those who have served and died in
World War I, World War II, Korea and in all peace missions. All are welcome to
attend the Remembrance Day Assembly at 11:00 a.m. in the school gymnasium.
St. Vincent de Paul Food Drive
St. Hilary School and members of the
St. Vincent de Paul Society wish to
thank everyone who supported the
You said to your disciples,
Our school community was extremely generous
"Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called
in providing food for those in need.
children of God.”
Virtue of the Month:
Conscience
Stay Connected
During November, we will focus on the virtue of
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For the latest board news
and information.
Lord Jesus,
Thanksgiving Food Drive.
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A Prayer for Peace
Conscience.
Therefore I do my best always to have a clear
conscience toward God and all people. (Acts 24:16)
God helps us to choose to be good people.
You know how much our
world needs your peace,
yet in so many places there is
only war and conflict.
Lord, through the power of
your Holy Spirit,
transform human hearts,
give our world a desire for
peace, and help us to do our
part.
From the perspective of the Catholic Graduate
Expectations, a person of conscience makes
decisions according to gospel values and
accepts accountability for one's own actions.
Amen
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St. Hilary Catholic Elementary School
Catholic School Council
Special thanks to the Catholic School Council for hosting the annual
Halloween Spook-a-thon for all grades and the fun of dressing up on October
30th.
The Catholic School Council has an email account which parents/guardians
may utilize to contact the Council chairs regarding questions and concerns.
The address is: sthilaryparentcouncil@gmail.com.
Please join us at our next meeting on Monday, November 9th at 6:30 p.m.
(REVISED DATE)
Sacramental Preparation Events and Key Dates
Understanding Key
Issues in Catholic
Education
First Holy Communion and First Reconciliation:
Nov. 8 at 9:00 a.m.: Inscription Mass
Jan. 17 and Jan. 31 at Noon.: Preparation Masses
Q: Why did the United
Legislature of
Canada East and
Canada West keep
improving separate
school legislation?
Jan. 22 at 9:30 a.m.: First Reconciliation
April 9 at 10:00 a.m.: First Holy Communion Mass
Confirmation:
Nov. 3 at 7:00 p.m.: Parents’ Meeting at the Church (mandatory)
Dec. 6 at 9:00 a.m.: Inscription Mass
A: It responded to
Catholic parents, trustees,
bishops and priests,
editors of the four
Catholic
newspapers, members of
the business and
professional world, all of
whom argued for legal
and financial rights for
separate schools.
Jan. 28 at 7:00 p.m.: Preparation Mass
Feb. 18: Confirmation Retreat at Queen of Apostles Retreat Centre
April 7 at 7:00 p.m.: Confirmation Mass
Pop Can Tabs
Please continue sending in your pop can tabs. The Royal Canadian Legion is
always happy to receive the tabs, as they are used towards the purchase of
wheelchairs for those in need. Thank you to all who have contributed to date!
Special thanks, also, to Mr. Tremblay for overseeing this campaign.
Cross Country Running
On October 16th, our Cross Country Team ran a tough and challenging race and we
wish to congratulate our runners for their accomplishments. Special mention goes
out to the students who advanced to the Board-level Meet on October 26th:
Nolan G., Beatrice H., Daniel J. and Nicolas M. Many thanks to their coaches,
Mme. Fantin, Mrs. Paniconi, Mrs. Slabikowski and Mrs. Dowling for their
encouragement and organization of this worthwhile athletic activity. Special thanks
to the many parents who attended and/or helped supervise the event.
FLY HAWKS FLY!
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Visitors to the School
All visitors, including parents/guardians must sign into the office and wear a Visitor’s badge.
Access during lunch time may be delayed depending on the availability of staff who are
required to monitor the buzzer system.
In this regard, parents/guardians are encouraged to:
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Arrive at school on time to allow children to enter with their classmates to avoid front entry lates.
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Send lunch with your child in the morning to limit traffic through the front door at lunch time.
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We respectfully request that you limit your visits to the school during the daytime as much as possible in
order to protect the instructional time and reduce interruptions.
Thank you for your understanding and co-operation.
Fire, Hold and Secure & Lockdown
Fire Drills: We have fire drills
for students to practice exiting
the school building at the
sound of the fire alarm. This is
also a good reminder to
parents to practice home fire
escape and to check smoke
alarms in your homes.
Hold & Secure and Lockdown
Procedures: There may be
situations where the school,
under the direction of the
Peel Regional Police, may
need to have a “hold &
secure” or a “lockdown”.
The School Board has
mandated that lockdown
procedures be added to the
school’s safety routines.
The lockdown procedures
attempt to secure students
in their own classrooms in
the event that
there is a high
risk incident
about to unfold in the school
or in dealing with the
presence of an individual in
possession of a dangerous
article on school property.
Student
Supervision Times
After Hours Security
Students must be diligent in gathering all materials prior to the end of the
school day. Once dismissed, there is no supervision provided to the students.
Students/parents must not be returning to school after school hours to retrieve
books/belongings. In order to ensure the safety of the workplace, no students
or parents will be able to enter any classroom after school.
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Hands-off Policy
In order to ensure the comfort and safety of all, we expect students to adhere to
the “Hands-off Policy” at the school. “Play fighting” is also not permitted.
Every student has been made aware of the importance of these rules. Please
assist us by reviewing these expectations with your child. This will help to
make our school environment a safe, healthy and positive place for all of our
students.
Please note that
teachers are on
supervision duty 15
minutes before the start
of the school day. For
safety reasons, we ask
that your child does not
arrive at the school
prior to 8:45 a.m.
St. Hilary Catholic Elementary School
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Chocolate Fundraiser Update
Thank you to all the families for your support with our Catholic School Council’s Annual
Chocolate Fundraiser. We are still waiting for the final calculations. Details will be announced in
the December newsletter.
Progress Reports
Progress reports will be sent home on Tuesday, November 17th. Interview evening will be on
Thursday, November 19th. Teachers will be contacting parents only if there is a need for an interview.
EXTENDED FRENCH INFORMATION MEETING
Grade 4 parents/guardians who wish to enroll their child in a Grade 5 Extended French class for September,
2016 are invited to attend an information meeting at:
School: San Lorenzo Ruiz
Address: 100 Barondale Drive, Mississauga—L4Z 3R1 (905-501-0400)
Date: Tuesday, January 12, 2016
Time: 7:00 p.m.
At the present time, the above mentioned school is the designated centre for our area. Applications will be
accepted at that centre until 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 16, 2016.
FRENCH IMMERSION INFORMATION MEETING:
Year 2 Kindergarten parent(s)/guardian(s), who wish to enroll their child in a Grade 1 French Immersion
class for September, 2016 are invited to attend an information meeting:
French Immersion centres
Session location
Date and time
St Gertrude
St Pio of Pietrelcina
St Pio of Pietrelcina
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
7:00 p.m.
Our Lady of Providence
St Angela Merici
St Joachim
St Angela Merici
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
7:00 p.m.
Divine Mercy
St Elizabeth Seton
St Margaret of Scotland
St Margaret of Scotland
Thursday, November 12, 2015
7:00 p.m.
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St. Hilary Catholic Elementary School
PEDICULOSIS
Although not a communicable
disease, pediculosis (head lice) is a
concern to parents and teachers.
Each year it is common for outbreaks of pediculosis to occur.
Unfortunately, in recent years, head
lice have become increasingly
common throughout North
America. They are parasites, which
have been common among human
beings for centuries. They are not
connected in any way to dirt or
neglect. Anyone can be infested
with them. When a case of lice is
found at school, we inform parents
of the infected classes by way of a
special letter. In order to control
these pests, we shall follow the
procedures outlined below. We
request your full co-operation.
If a case is found in the school, we
will inform all parents of the
students in that class. We then
request that you check your own
child’s head. If you find them to
also be infested, we would ask that
you contact us so that we may
advise you of the proper treatment
for them. This information can also
be obtained from a pharmacist or
Peel Health Department.
Even if cases are not reported from
the school, it is a wise precaution to
check your child’s head
periodically. Encourage your
children not to put on other
people’s hats or scarves. Inform
them not to use other people’s
combs or hairbrushes.
If your child does become
infested with head lice, we
will ask you to keep them
out of school until after they have
been treated with the correct
shampoo and their hair is entirely
clear of both lice and nits (eggs).
When a child returns to school,
he /she must report directly to the
office and be checked by the
principal or designate before
proceeding to the classroom or the
yard.
No one is to be re-admitted to class
without being checked. If we all
follow these procedures, we may
not entirely escape outbreaks, but,
we may prevent some cases, and,
bring others under control quickly.
DROPPING AND PICKING UP STUDENTS IN FRONT DRIVEWAY
Parents are reminded not to leave their cars parked in the lanes in the front driveway or in the lanes that lead to
the north, rear parking lot. These lanes are fire routes and parking there is illegal. Please also refrain from
blocking the bus lane so that the school buses are able to enter and exit the driveway safely and on schedule.
Please also be reminded that the rear parking lot is for staff only. If you need to park and get out of your car when
dropping off or picking up your child, please park in the parking spots at the front of the school, or, on the street
as permitted. Parking enforcement is often on-site issuing tickets to illegally parked vehicles. It is imperative that
parents and guardians who drive their children to school adhere to the traffic circulation plan and comply with
the traffic and parking signage on the site. Thank you for your co-operation.
YMCA AND KINDERGARTEN DROP-OFF ZONE
The YMCA and Kindergarten Drop-off Zone near the Kindergarten yard has been designated for brief dropping
off or picking up of students. Please refrain from parking vehicles in this area for extended periods of time.
INDOOR AND OUTDOOR SHOES
We ask that students bring a pair of indoor shoe that can be worn inside of the school and left in the classrooms.
Removing outdoor shoes upon entering the building helps keep our school environment healthy, clean and safe.
PALS
The P.A.L.S. program, (Playground Activity Leaders in the School), encourages all children to participate in
activities. P.A.L.S. is a peer-led program in which Grade 6 students are trained to plan and lead fun and safe
activities on the playground at recess. The objectives of the program are to increase physical activity, decrease
conflicts and reduce the incidence of playground bullying and provide a leadership opportunity for students.
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Full Day Kindergarten Registration Evening
Monday, January 25, 2016
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
SNOW DATE: Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Additional Full Day Kindergarten Registration Dates:
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Thursday, January 28, 2016
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Friday, January 29, 2016
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Parent Evening to Support Transition of Students with Differing Abilities into Kindergarten
Tuesday, January 12, 2016 – CEC Room 301, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
(Snow Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2016)
IMPORTANT DATES
November 1
All Saints’ Day
November 2
All Souls’ Day
November 3
Confirmation Parent Meeting
St. Francis Xavier Church at 7:00 p.m.
November 4
School Photo Retakes in a.m.
November 5
Grade 8 Information Night
St. Francis Xavier Secondary School: 6:30 p.m.
November 8
First Holy Communion Inscription Mass
St. Francis Xavier Church at 9:00 a.m.
November 9
Catholic School Council Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
November 10
Grade 7 and 8 Immunizations
November 11
Remembrance Day Liturgy 11:00 a.m.
St. Hilary School Gymnasium
November 12
Mrs. Bartnik and Mrs. Dias’s Classes to Silver Creek
November 17
Progress Reports Sent Home
November 19
Parent-Teacher Interviews (As needed)
November 27
Rosary Apostolate
December 4
Advent Mass 9:15 a.m. at St. Hilary School
December 6
Confirmation Inscription Mass
St. Francis Xavier Church at 9:00 a.m.
December 16
Christmas Concert: Grades 3/4 to 8 at 6:00 p.m.
December 17
Christmas Concert: Kindergarten to Grade 2/3 at 2:00 p.m.
December 21 to January 1
Christmas Break
January 4
Return to School