St. Joseph Catholic Elementary
NEWSLETTER
JUNE 2015
June 2015
A Prayer for June
Heavenly Father,
We thank you for all your gifts to us:
For making us
For saving us in Christ,
For calling us to be your people.
As we come to the the end of the school year,
We give you thanks
For all the good things you have done in us.
We thank you for all who have shared
In the work of our school this year,
And ask you to bless us all in your love.
Enjoy a safe and happy summer!
Principal’s Message
Thank you so much to everyone for a fantastic school year. If you are able, please join us, for our year end mass
taking place on June 10th at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Parish.
At the end of the year its appropriate to say “thanks” to a few of our community members who make each day a
delight - here they are:
Applause, Applause…..
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To our volunteers who have helped enrich the lives of students by helping out in classrooms or on school
trips
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To Fr. Marc-Andre, Father Joseph and Fr. Russell for their spiritual guidance and support
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To our School Advisory Council for their dedication and service to the students and staff
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To our lunch hour student monitors: Mrs. Riess, Mrs. Moussa, Mrs. Tabar, and Mrs. Cabral, who came out
in all sorts of weather to cheerfully complete their duties
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To our custodians, Mr. Alora, Mr. Kippen and Ms. Sliwa, who keep our school shining inside and out
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To our valued secretary, Mrs. Carabetta, who - like her name -takes everyone under her wing and cares so
deeply for our community. She greets everyone with a smile and a problem solving attitude~ thanks to her
the school runs smoothly on good, greased wheels
We wish you all a wonderful and safe summer ! Come back relaxed and ready to work in the Fall!
NEWS from the LIBRARY!!!!
As the 2014-2015 school year draws to a
close, our Library Resource Center will be
asking all students to return borrowed library
materials in preparation for our year end procedures. Books must be returned to the library by June 15th and any bills for lost or
damaged items must also be paid by this date.
child’s reading interests throughout July and
August by visiting our local library in
Streetsville. All libraries in Mississauga will
be offering programs in the summer that may
be of interest to your child.
Our local library
branch is:
At this time I would also like to thank the St. Streetsville Library
Joseph community for your continued support at 112 Queen
of our library program and of our successful Street South,
winter and spring Book Fairs. Have a wonder- Mississauga, ON
ful summer and continue to support your
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Transportation 2015/2016
Transportation is provided for students who live too far from St. Joseph to walk to school. The transportation department
regularly issues eligibility to transport regulations that vary from Grade to Grade as well as “hazards” ie. Crossing a
busy road. Transportation will be building these lists from the home address - or babysitter address, if specified -or the
address we currently have listed in Trillium.
Any students who are flex boundary students, parents and guardians are responsible for transportation to St. Joseph as
it states on the flex boundary letter you receive each year. Please be advised:
students may become ineligible for bussing year to year as the requirements for bussing change with Grade Levels. However, if we are able to
Transportation will be posted at
offer an empty seat - usually for students that take care of younger siblings,
St.Joseph front doors August 31 to
that will be determined after the first few weeks of school and not before. If you
wish to be considered for an empty seat, let the office know as soon after the
September 4, 2015
school year starts and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
School Council - Thank You
A special thank you to our dedicated and hard working parents and staff who make up our school council.
You have done so much and generously given of your time to serve on the St. Joseph School Council. A special thanks to V. Coelho and S. Kockovski for co-chairing our council this year. Our School Council is dedicated to making your child’s experience at St. Joseph’s the BEST!
School Council Elections 2015/2016
Elections for the 2015/2016 School Council will take place in September in accordance with School Council
elections. We always need TONS of help so if you are available, please come out to our meetings.
Our first meeting of the year will be held Tuesday, September 29 at 6:30 pm in the Literacy Room.
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Please join us for our
School End of Year
Mass:
Friday, June 10 @ 10
a.m. at St. Joseph
Parish
Play Day
We are looking forward to a
wonderful event this year!
This year our teachers will be
organizing Play Day - based on
the theme of “The Pan Am
Games”. It will take place
Thursday, June 18th. We are
so excited this year because we
will be whipping up Snow
Cones for all the kids who
come to the rest station.
Also - Mr. B is going to help Mr.
Abbas to grill HOT DOGS! And
everyone will get a hot dog funded
by our own Parent Council.
Don’t forget your sunscreen!!!
Looking forward to an awesome
day!
Goodbye and We’ll Miss You !!! ...And Welcome….
A sad goodbye to Mr. Sawa in Grade 2/3 - he did an awesome job. Mr. Sawa was always willing to coach
our kids and participated in Faith Ambassadors and ran the choir this year. Our students will miss you
so much. A happy welcome back to Mrs. Scaffidi who is back after her parental leave.
There will be some more changes in staffing to come - we will keep you informed as
they develop - stay tuned.
Congratulations to all our Grade 2 students
who received their Sacrament of the Eucharist...the parents put on a lovely lunch to celebrate our First Holy Communion.
Thank you!
Congratulations to our Grade 8 students who received the Sacrament of
Confirmation.
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Before and After School Programs
PLASP Child Care Services operates Before and After School Programs at this school.
The Before School Program operates from 7:30 a.m. until school start. A nutritious breakfast is served daily.
The After School Program runs from the end of the school day until 6:00 p.m. Children participate in recreational activities, are served a nutritious snack daily and have time for homework.
Fee assistance is available for those who qualify.
Visit www.plasp.com and register your child online starting
May 21, 2015.
Our Junior Heads Up Team participated in the Family Competition held
at St. Sebastian School. From lower left: Nathan D., Sarah J., Meachan,
Melissa and Johan-Rye C.
Our Intermediate Team: Angela S., Julia S., Ian, Maripaz and Janna.
GIRLS NITE IN!!!!
On May 28 the Girls Club hosted Girls Night In for girls in gr 4-7 and their moms or another female relative. It was a
wonderful evening including belly dancing, calligraphy and a wonderful teaching chef Erica helped us make our own
Taco Dinners. A special thank you to everyone involved: Ms. Dina, Mrs. Krolewski, Mrs. Tabar, Mrs. Mousa, Mrs.
Snopek, Mrs. Pinelli and Mrs. Russell. Thank you to all the girls and moms who participated!
Monday, June 8 is a PA DAY!
NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS!
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Mark Your Calendars: September 23, Curriculum Night
On Wednesday, September 23 at 5:30 p.m. we will be holding our annual Curriculum Night and
Barbeque for St. Joseph School.
Please attend if you are able! More information will be coming in the first few weeks of September.
WARM WEATHER DRESS CODE
As the warm weather 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.
Bread and Honey Festival in Streetsville June 5, 6 & 7
A wonderful festival of fun - great for kids and parents too! Please join the festivities - Everything is in downtown
Streetsville!!!
Since 1973 our festival has been held annually on the first weekend in June, in the Village of
Streetsville, Mississauga, Ontario.
The 2015 Bread and Honey Festival begins on Friday, June 5th and runs through to Sunday, June 7th
... See you there!
Where's the best location for fun festivities for the whole family? Come join us at the 43nd Annual Streetsville
Founders' Bread & Honey Festival.
Don't miss our talented line-up of live performers for children and adults, alike, a wide selection of carnival rides,
games and hands-on educational demonstrations for the whole family... and of course, FREE Bread and Honey.
Get ready for more Minion madness when MINIONS hits theatres this July!
Come meet Kevin, Stuart and Bob at The Bread and Honey Festival before they
head out on their epic adventure this summer! In theatres and RealD 3D on July
10th!
HERE ! - Sat. June 6th on the "Upper Lot" 12:00 - 3:00pm !!
Grade 8’s Invade Quebec City - May 19 - 22
Thanks to our teachers for taking us! We had a wonderful time - from
left: Mr. Murray, Mme. Da Silva, Ms. Pelaccia, Mr. Abbas and Mr. Bernais (is taking the picture!)
Scenes from “La Belle” Quebec City the Quebec Provincial flag and the
Boardwalk with the Hotel Frontenac
in the background.
Here we all are! Having a
wonderful time on our tour.
Amazing time!
The best Grade 8’s ever!
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Sun
Bread and Honey
Festival
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Father’s Day
21Happy
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Mon
1Grade 3 EQAO
8 PA Day
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Tue
2Grade 3 EQAO
Thu
BBQ for Grade 8’s
tion Mass for Grade 8’s
Lunch Moms
Primary Bowling
Bread and Honey
Festival
Sat
Scooter’s Roller Palace
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Day
Board Track and Field Day
SERC Trip
LAST DAY OF
SCHOOL.
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19Rain Date for Play 20
12 FDK Zoo Trip
5Junior Division Trip to 6
Fri
June 2015
Wed
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Lunch Moms
Dental Screening
JK/SK & Gr.2
Lunch Moms
Beach Volleyball
EQAO Make Up Day
MN Softball Tournament
Pita Day
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6:45 SAC
10 - End of year Mass
10Pita Day
Pizza Day
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NO SCHOOL FOR STU- Pizza Day
DENTS
15 Family Track and 16
Field Meet
Pita Day
Home!
10 a.m. Grade 8 Graduation
Grades 1 - 3 to Humber
24Report Cards Go
Arboretum
25 10 a.m. Gradua- 26
Ice Cream SandGrade 5/6 SilverPlay Day
wich Day
creek
Lunch Moms
Pizza Day
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Pizza Day
22 9 a.m. SK Gradu- 23
ation
1 - School Achievement
Award Assembly
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