St. Joseph Catholic Elementary
NEWSLETTER
MAY 2015
A Prayer for May
Hail Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace!
The Lord is with Thee.
Blessed art thou among women,
And blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
Pray for us sinners,
Now and at the hour of our Death.
May is Mary’s
Month
Amen
Principal’s Message
The month of May and the
Celebration of Catholic
Education Week gives us
an opportunity to reflect
on the importance of
Catholic Education in the
lives of our children.
The theme of our Catholic
Education Week is,
“Exploring Paths of JOY.”
A pamphlet went home
with all students on Friday,
May 1, 2015 outlining all
the special events taking
place at our school during
this special week. The
highlight was Wednesday,
May 6 - Our Welcome to
Kindergarten Evening and
our School Book Fair Night.
Our Grade 8’s will soon
be receiving their sacraRemember too, that May
ment (Confirmation) and
is Mary’s month and the
we wish for them the
most wonderful thing we
can do for our Holy Moth- presence of the Holy
Spirit in their lives.
er is to give Her a dozen
roses every day. Join us
Our third annual “Girls
for our “Crowning of
Night In” takes place on
Mary” Presentation on
the 28th. Thanks to Mrs.
Wednesday, May 13 at
Snopek and Ms.
9:15 a.m.
Krolewski for organizing
this very worthwhile
event. Through these
This month as well, we
and other actions, St.
have our 1st Communion
Joseph Catholic School
Lunch (May 25) and ask
continues to live the
God’s special blessing for
all of our Grade 2’s receiv- promise and to demonstrate gratitude for Cathing their sacrament this
olic Education.
month and next at
God Bless!
St. Joseph Parish.
C. Bacci
EQAO Testing
EQAO TESTING
TAKES PLACE
MAY
E.Q.A.O. Testing for Grade 3 and Grade 6 students is taking place May 25 to June 5, 2015. A
letter will be going home to parents in the second week of May to let you know the specific
dates for each grade level. As well, parents are
encouraged to ensure their children eat a
healthy breakfast, get an adequate amount
of sleep, arrive at school on time and prepared and we kindly ask that parents avoid
appointments and unnecessary absences during
this time.
Happy Administrative Assistant’s Day to Mrs. Carabetta
On Wednesday, April 22, 2015 the entire school population celebrated
“Administrative Assistant’s Day”. Mrs. Carabetta was treated to flowers, chocolates and gifts from all the teachers and classes.
She had a wonderful day and I would like to heartily thank all the staff and students for making her day truly special, she felt very appreciated.
Welcome to Kindergarten Night at St. Joseph!
On Thursday, May 6 at. 6:30 p.m. parents/
guardians of Junior Kindergarten students regis-
MOVING??
tered for September 2015, are invited to attend a
workshop at St. Joseph School where they will
receive early literacy resources as part of the
Welcome to Kindergarten Program and learn
strategies for using the resources with their child.
Staff and community members working together
with The Learning Partnership will provide preschool children with some resources and experiences to begin their formal education with a foundation in literacy nurtured in their home. For
more information, call our school.
If you are going to be
moving to another
school during the
summer, please let
us know as this information
will assist us in making class
lists for the next school year.
Please notify the school as
soon as possible and Mrs.
Carabetta will prepare a transfer form to bring to the new
school.
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HappyMothers’
Day!
ACCEPTANCE
People of Acceptance…
May
10, 2015’
Day!
May 11,
2008

Are friendly and
open to all God’s
people

Sense God’s presence in people of
all ages, beliefs, genders, cultures, and/or abilities

Avoid the temptation to judge or negatively stereotype others

Look for positive traits in others

Understand there may be more than one way of doing things

Stick up for the disadvantaged

Notice who is left out and include them
Summer School
Summer Literacy Camp SK - Gr. 6
Summer Literacy Camps for students in SK to Grade 6 are being offered by the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School
Board from Monday, July 6 to Friday, July 24 The program runs from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Monday to Friday for 3
weeks. The cost of the program is $300 for 3 weeks.
The closest camp to St. Joseph will be at St. Gregory in Mississauga. For more information please speak to your child’s
teacher. Applications and payment is due to the school by June 5, 2015.
Summer School GR. 7&8
Summer School for students in Grades 7 and 8 is being offered by the Department of Continuing Education from
Tuesday, June 29th to Friday, July 1, 2015.
The program runs from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. from Monday to Friday and attendance for students enrolled is compulsory. Transportation is provided at home school pick up points. The program is intended for students who are achieving at Levels 1 and 2 in English and Mathematics. Students must be recommended by the Principal to be eligible to
attend. Please speak to your child’s teacher for more information. Applications are due May 29th, 2015.
WARM WEATHER DRESS CODE
As the warm weather (hopefully!!) approaches we would like to remind students that they are expected to dress in a manner and attire suitable for the occasion and appropriate to the school
environment. Boys must wear full length ‘T’ shirts with a sleeve (no muscle shirts or cut offs). Girls
are not to wear anything strapless, spaghetti straps, or have bare midriffs. Outfits that are appropriate for small children may not be appropriate for older children. Shorts are permitted for both
boys and girls provided they are modest. No short-shorts or jean cutoffs will be allowed.
Changes for Sacrament of Confirmation
We have recently been made aware that the Sacrament of
Confirmation will now be celebrated while students are in
GRADE 7. This means next year we will have a double cohort of Grade
7’s AND Grade 8’s receiving the sacrament of Confirmation.
St. Joseph Parish can expect to Confirm approximately 750 students in
total next year. Information will be forthcoming from the parish and
our school.
Intermediate Girls’ Basketball Team
Congratulations to our Intermediate Girls’ Basketball Team - they had an outstanding season. Our girls lost in the semi-finals to St. Faustina.
They played with spirit and heart - never giving up. Team members are: Hanna, Jordyn,
Katie, Annie, Caroline, Rebecca, Julia, Daniella and Jessica. Your coaches Mr. Abbas and Mr.
Bernais are so proud of you!!!
Just like the Leaf’s girls - maybe Next YEAR!!
Student Safety
Student safety is of paramount importance to the staff at St. Joseph
School. Our staff is diligent about stranger awareness with parents and
guardians in and around our school. Please keep in mind that while you
are NOT a stranger to your own child(ren) and maybe not to a few others either - BUT YOU ARE A STRANGER TO EVERY OTHER CHILD
IN THE SCHOOL!
Therefore - the protocol is - sign out your children by coming to the office
checking in with Mrs. Carabetta and signing them out in the office. Do
not go down the halls without first signing in and getting a visitor’s pass
from Mrs. Carabetta or the adult in the office.
At no time should you be on or near the yard, or in the hallways without
a visitor pass. Thanks so much to all you diligent parents who always
observe our visitor protocol.
ALLEGATION OF SEXUAL ABUSE REGARDING THE LATE FR. JAMES (JIM) ROTH, OSFS
Information regarding an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor related to the late Fr. James (Jim) Roth, OSFS, is
posted on the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board’s main webpage at www.dpcdsb.org.
Additional information, including where to report abuse or suspected abuse is also posted on the website of Father
Roth’s religious order, the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales, at www.tdprovince.org and the Archdiocese of Toronto at
www.archtoronto.org. Please consult these sources as appropriate.
Stations of the Cross - Presented by Our Youth Faith
Ambassadors
Our Youth Faith Ambassadors presented Our
Lord’s Passion to the entire school in two assemblies - one for the little ones and one for the
Junior - Intermediate students. It was a moving
and beautifully orchestrated event. If you were
lucky enough to see the presentation you know
this! If not - we have some pictures below of
the play. Thanks very much to Ms. Guerizzio,
Ms. Pelaccia, Mme. DaSilva and Ms. Shaelyn.
Grade 7’s Visit Sheridan
Grade A recent May 1st field trip allowed all of our girls and
boys in grade 7 to see first hand just how creative, challenging,
and rewarding a career in the skilled trades can be.
Students received a tour of Sheridan College's Skilled Trades
Campus in Oakville. The day was very 'hands on' as students
were able to handle tools and remote control machinery to
create an Ethernet cable, form metal, and inspect plumbing
systems to name a few of the experiences.
Students were surprised to learn that some skilled trades workers can earn as much as or more than lawyers! Besides that,
students learned the importance of choosing a career that they
can be passionate about so that they can not only become
productive, contributing members of society, but also can gain
a sense of happiness in their chosen career path using their
God given talents. Sheridan's presenters and teachers were
very informative and inspiring.
This field trip was well timed because in less than a year, grade
7 students will be picking courses for high
school. This experience will help students to keep their options
open when planning their future. For related information about
your child's future, see www.myblueprint.ca
French Plays
Mme. DaSilva organized French plays
for our school. Below pictured are Nathan, Matthew, Naya, Noah and Rita.
This is practice for our AIM curriculum
in French and allows our students to
orally practice their French. Everyone
loved the plays!!! Thanks so much!
Tue
5 Book Fair
Pizza Lunch
Wed
Lunch Moms
9:45 - DeSouza/Lazo
Spring Concert
Thu
7
Book Fair
1 - Snopek/Dina Spring
Concert
14
6Wrap Lunch
1 - Liturgy “Acceptance”
6:30 - Welcome to Kindergarten
3:30 - 7:30 Book Fair Buying
Evening
13
12
11 PA DAY
Lunch Moms
6:45 SAC
20
26EQAO Gr. 6
Wrap Lunch
27EQAO Gr. 6
Eco Workshop
Lunch Moms
28 MN - Soccer Tournament
11 - FDK Music Makers Lunch Moms
Pizza Lunch
Eco Workshop
Wrap Lunch
Eco Workshop
Pizza Lunch
21
Wrap Lunch
18 VICTORIA DAY
No School
25 EQAO Gr. 6
Grade 2 First Holy
Communion Luncheon
19 Coach Leaves for
Quebec City
No School for Students Pizza Lunch
4 Book Fair Browsing
Mon
M ay 2 0 1 5
Sun
3 Catholic Education
Week
Library Book Fair
10
17
24
31
Fri
2
Sat
16
9
1
6:30 - Movie Nite
“Big Hero 6”
8 Book Fair
Shining Stars @ Gonzaga
15
30
22 Coach Returns from 23
Quebec City
29 EQAO Gr. 3