San Lorenzo Ruiz Catholic School San Lorenzo Ruiz Catholic School 100 Barondale Dr., Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 3R1 100 Barondale Dr., Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 3R1 501-0400 Fax (905) 501-9275 100(905) Barondale Dr., Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 3R1 (905) 501-0400 Fax (905) 501-9275 http://www.dpcdsb.org/LRUIZ (905) 501-0400 Fax (905) 501-9275 http://www.dpcdsb.org/LRUIZ San Lorenzo Ruiz Catholic School http://www.dpcdsb.org/LRUIZ ADVENT The circle of this wreath will remind us of the coming of Christ, whose love for us has no end. The light of these candles will remind us of the coming of Christ, who is the light of the world. The green colour of these branches will remind us of the coming of Christ, who brings us eternal life. December 2015 Principal M. Harrison Vice-Principal A. Sodhi Secretaries N. Hajdinjak Parish St. Francis Xavier Parish Pastor Msgr. Edgardo Pan (905) 890-5290 Trustee T. Thomas (905) 890-1221 Superintendent L. Papaloni School Council Chair S. Rinaldi Attendance Verification Line (905) 501-0400 Press #1 This month we celebrate the virtue of hope. We believe that God comes to us a real human who can show us the way of life. Let us pray for the grace and courage to be people of hope people who can see, participate in and contribute to God’s goodness emerging around us. My friends, let us bless the Lord. By day and by night, and through every season, you watch over us, Lord. We praise you for this Advent wreath. It is the evergreen crown of your people, and it shines with the promise of victory. By the light of this wreath we shall wait in patience for your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. He will comfort our fears and bring hope to our waiting world. All glory be yours, now and forever. Amen Sa n Lo re nz o Ru iz Ca th CHRISTMAS SEASON IS HERE! Thank you to our wonderful Christmas elves, Mrs. Cabral, Mrs. Ledo, Mrs. Rinaldi, Mrs. Hajdinjak and Mr. Pizzorusso for decorating our front foyer and putting up the Christmas Tree. ADVENT MASS Casual Fridays You may observe that the staff dresses in a casual manner on Fridays. Through donations made on these Fridays, we are supporting Share Life. San Lorenzo Ruiz will be having our annual Advent Mass on: Thursday, Dec. 10 at 9:00 am. The mass will be held at school. We would like to extend a warm welcome to our entire community to please join us as we celebrate and prepare for the coming of Jesus Christ. Once again the San Lorenzo Ruiz Community will have an opportunity to demonstrate its generosity through our Angels Among Us program. Social workers -you for your participation in this worthy cause. Letters Went Home: Monday, November 23 gift info, food drive handout, gift permission—extra forms will be in the office Angel Tag Pick: Monday November 30th – Friday December 4th Kiss & Ride Our ‘Kiss & Ride’ program runs very smoothly thanks to the many parents who volunteer to open doors and escort students to the curb every day. However, we need your help to make the program safer and more efficient. *do not stop and drop your children off at the west end of the Kiss & Ride lane. Drive right up to the parents opening doors so that traffic flows smoothly and cars are not forced to swerve around others. This has led to significant delays for others and to many near collisions. *do not allow your child to exit on the left side of the car. Our neighbourhood police have been ticketing empty vehicles in the drop-off lane and those parked in the fire route. Tickets are in excess of $100.00 2015 San Lorenzo ANGEL TREE Dates Primary Christmas Concert All FDK—3 classes will celebrate the coming of Christmas in song and dance. Please join us on: Tuesday, December 15th 12:45 pm or 6:30 pm. More information will be sent home shortly. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS Our last day of classes for students before we break for our Christmas Holidays is Friday, December 18th. Classes will begin again on Monday, January 4th, 2016. There is a real need for gifts for children between the ages of 1-3 and 14-18 Gifts due: Monday December 7th – Thursday December 10th As well as part of the Angels Among Us, we will be having 3 School Spirit Days during our gift collection. Monday, Dec. 7 Christmas Colours Day Wednesday, Dec. 9 Christmas Crazy Hair Day Friday, Dec. 11th Christmas Decoration Day The following students demonstrate the Virtue of Faith . Alyssa and Reed in Ms. Kelly and Ms. Jane’s class. Nevaeh and Noah in Mrs. Chiavaroli’s class. Evan and Lauren in Mrs. Stolarski’s class Valentina M. and Hanna C in Mrs. Clarskon’s class. Hilary and Allison in Mrs. Tanzi-Botta’s class. Alakki and Murewa in Mrs. Aurelio’s class. Nathan and Anthony C. in Ms. Coccimiglio’s class. Alexandra and Victoria in Mrs. Duliunas’ class. Dora and Nolan in Mrs. Milek –Kalic’s class. Jeslyn and Rachel in Mrs. Mikail’s class. Beicia and Lysandra in Mrs. DeBono’s class. Lazar and Andrew S. in Mrs. Wilcock’s class. Aleah and Howard in Mr. Powers’ class. Nicol,e Craig and Tristan in Ms. Fernandes’ class. Melchior and Dion in Ms. Iannicca’s classs. Kaya and Irene in Mrs. Bahlis’ class. Jercin, Koshy and Joshua N. in Mr. Wos’ class. Jenee and Lance in Mrs. Tersigni’s class Matthew and Melissa in Mrs. Szekeres’ class. The following students demonstrate the Virtue of Empathy. Addison and Maia in Ms. Kelly and Ms. Jane’s class. Fares and Rachelle in Ms. Shiellds-Ballantyne and Ms. Frankovic’s class Kaeden and Jaden in Mrs. Chiavaroli’s class. Leo and Anaya in Mrs. Stolarski’s class Abigail and Sowmia in Mrs. Clarskon’s class. Fiona and Branden in Mrs. Tanzi-Botta’s class. Emmy and Christian G. in Mrs. Aurelio’s class. Victoria and Christopher in Ms. Coccimiglio’s class. Sara and Giuliana in Mrs. Duliunas’ class. Allyssa and Allessandro in Mrs. Milek –Kalic’s class. Jania and Gaviel in Mrs. Mikail’s class. Tiago and Mark in Mrs. DeBono’s class. Maya and Gail in Mrs. Wilcock’s class. Emily and Dominik in Mr. Powers’ class. Ines, Ericka and Natalia in Ms. Fernandes’ class. Ethan C. and Nohra in Ms. Iannicca’s classs. Emilia and Martyna in Mrs. Bahlis’ class. Laura and Chiara in Mr. Wos’ class. Caitlin and Rachel in Mrs. Tersigni’s class Christian t in Mrs. Szekeres’ class. EXTENDED FRENCH INFORMATION MEETING Grade 4 parent(s)/guardian(s) who wish to enroll their child in a Grade 5 Extended French class for September 2015 are invited to attend an information meeting at: San Lorenzo Ruiz School January 12 at 7:00 pm. CCAT TESTING RESULTS: Grade 4 CCAT results have arrived. If you would like your child's scores, please call Mrs. Taylor. The criteria for further testing is as follows: two scores at or above the 95th percentile and one score at or above the 90th percentile. Mrs. Taylor will contact parents if their child has achieved these scores on the CCAT. The 15 members of the Intermediate Co-Ed Soccer At the present time, our school is the designated centre Team competed in an invitational tournament outfor our area. side at Iceland. The round robin went exceptionally REBOOT! LIVE! With internationally renowned speaker and author, CHRIS STEFANICK And special musical guest, JON NIVEN Reboot! Live! is the fun, inspiring and practical experience of applying the beauty and genius of the heart of the Gospel to every aspect of your life. From prayer and spirituality, to work, dating, marriage, parenting, health and more! There is no part of your life that will be left untouched! TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH 2016, 7:00 – 9:30PM St. Francis Xavier Church, Mississauga To register, go online to www.RealLifeCatholic.com – or – Contact DAVID PATTERSON, at 905-890-5290 ext. 235 – or – email at ym@stfrancisxavierchurch.ca DO NOT MISS THE OPPORTUNITY TO GAIN INSIGHT INTO LIVING LIFE MORE FULLY! THE LIFE GOD HAS CREATED FOR YOU! www.sfxyouthministry.com well for SLR as the team placed first in their pool of teams. While waiting for the semi-finals to begin, Mother Nature sent cool winds, and heavy and cold rain drops. The rain did not let up, yet this tough and determined soccer team defeated Pauline Vanier in the semi-finals by a score of 4-0. It was now the final game against St. Jean Brebeuf. The game started and within 3 minutes of play SLR was already leading the game by a score of 1-0. Another goal was scored by SLR making it 2-0. However, St. Jean Brebeuf did not stop fighting as they managed to score not one but two quick goals. They tied the game within seconds of it being over. They pushed the game into penalty kicks. After three sets of kicks, it was SLR who came up on top earning the gold medal!! Not only did the players receive a gold medal but they have won a banner that will hang in the gym for years! These 15 players had amazing, crisp passes, fantastic kicks and throw ins, and outstanding communication with one another both on and off the field. The amount of talent and skill that these young ladies and gentlemen have could possibly be better than Cristiano Ronaldo, Sebastian Giovinco, and Mario Balotelli. Ms. Iannicca and Mrs. Mederios would like to congratulate the members of the Intermediate Co -Ed soccer team, Arason, Joy, Efe, Alexander, Christopher, Vincent, Joseph C, Joseph R, Filip, Wayde, Alexa, Gilian, Isabella, Veronika, and Chiara. Volunteers Needed For School Trips Every volunteer for trips must have a completed Criminal Reference Check. If you are interested and available to assist with this valuable experience, please see the office for a police check form, which must be signed by the principal before it is submitted to Peel Police. There is no charge for volunteers for the school board. It can take up to 6 weeks to get a criminal reference check. When your police check is completed, the classroom teacher will photocopy it and return the original to you. Your contribution towards supervision and safety of the students is essential. There are adult to student ratios that must be met which varies from each division. Thank you for your continued suppor t. WINTER WEATHER During the winter season, there are occasions that the students are kept in for indoor recess. It is generally accepted that when the wind-chill factor is –25C, students do not go out for recess. We also practice modified recess for days when temperature is between –20C and –24C. On these cold days, we consult regularly with the Weather Network. Please ensure your child is coming to school prepared for the weather. Hats, gloves, scarves, boots are all essential. Depending on the age of the child, snow pants are also an important item. Ensure items are labelled with your child’s name on them. Indoor shoes must be kept at school. Wet boots are not permitted inside the classrooms, gym, or library for safety reasons. SNOW AND ICE Now that the cold months have arrived and snow and ice are plentiful, a reminder of our safety policy is warranted. Throwing snowballs and sliding on ice are not allowed. As much fun as snow and ice are, they can be very dangerous when there are many people in one area. Most student injuries happen during the winter months. In order for our school to be as safe as possible, the school rule must be that snow stays on the ground—no snowballs, kicking snow or any other activity with snow or ice that could be harmful. Students are reminded daily on morning announcement as well as in the classrooms. Please take a few moments to reinforce these important safety rules with your children. COLD AND FLU SEASON Please use discretion in keeping your child home to recover if they are ill. A child who is coughing, wheezing, etc. is not in a state to learn and will only infect others. If a student is sent to school, it is assumed that they will participate in all aspects of the school day, including outdoor recess. E Q A O R E S U L T S 21 28 27 14 Pizza Start bringing in gifts All week long 20 13 7 Spirit Day Christmas Colour 6 Gr 7 and 8 Confirmation Insprition Mass at 12 pm Pizza Deluxe Monday Sunday 29 22 K-3 Christmas Concert 12:45 pm or 6:30 pm Gr 8 EF to Science Centre 15 Subway 8 Pita lunch Council @ 6:30 pm 30 23 16 Spirit Day Christmas Crazy Hair 9 2 Silvercreek gr 6 1 Angel tag Picks all week Gr 1 Trip to Casa Loma Wednesday 31 24 Santa Visit 17 Gr 8 EF Christmas Play PM 10 Advent Mass at 9 am 3 Virtue Assembly 2:15 Thursday Friday January 1, 2016 Happy New Year 25 Merry Christmas 18 Last day All gifts are being distributed to Social Workers 11 Girls Night In 2:50 pm —10 pm 4 Gr 7 and 8 Skills Canada Virtue of Hope Tuesday December 2015: 26 19 12 5 Saturday FULL-DAY KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION If your child was born in 2011 or 2012, she or he can start Kindergarten in September 2016 Kindergarten registration for the 2016-2017 school year, will be held at all Dufferin-Peel Catholic elementary schools on the following days: Monday, January 25, 2016 from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.** Wednesday, January 27, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Thursday, January 28, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Friday, January 29, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. **A snow date has been designated on Tuesday,January 26 from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Dufferin-Peel will be offering the Full-Day Kindergarten program in all 123 Catholic elementary schools in Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon, Bolton and Orangeville. Registration materials will be available for pick-up at the schools by January 13. Parents/guardians are to register their child in person at their designated Catholic school. To find out which Catholic school is in your area, please contact our Planning Department at 905890-0708 ext. 24440. Parents/Guardians should bring the following documents when registering their child: Proof of age of the child (birth certificate or passport) Original Catholic Baptismal Certificate of the Roman, Greek or Ukrainian Rite, for parent (one) and child (if the child has not been baptized, a letter of counseling with the parish priest, to complete the process will be accepted. Updated immunization records Proof of home address ** 2 are required! Pr oper ty Tax Bill, Real Estate Doc., Current Utility Bill, Government of Canada-issued document Proof of English Separate School support (may be done at the time of registration by completing an Application For the Direction of School Support and/or Separate School Lease Agreement available at the school. Kindergarten entry planning information session for parents of children with special needs On Tuesday, January 12, 2016 the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board’s Special Education and Support Services Department will host a Kindergarten entry planning information session. This meeting is for parents and guardians of children with special needs which affect their learning, such as vision, hearing, physical, developmental or autism, who are entering Kindergarten in September 2016. The meeting will be held at the Catholic Education Centre from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. For mor e infor mation about this session, call 905-890-0708 ext. 24284. WHAT: Kindergarten Entry Planning for Children with Special Needs Parent Information Session WHEN: Tuesday, January 12, 2016 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. WHERE: Catholic Education Centre – Room 301 (Third Floor) 40 Matheson Boulevard West, Mississauga (Hurontario & Matheson) Peel Transportation (STOPR) Inclement Weather: Bus Cancellation / School Closures Student Transportation website at www.stopr.ca or call 905 890 6000 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: VIRGIN RADIOFM99.9 CFNY FM102.1/AM640 CFRB AM1010 FM Z103.5 CHIN FM100.7/AM1540 GLOBAL NEWS CHUM AM1050 CJCL AM590 EZ ROCK FM97.3 FM93.1 CBC99.1 CTV CFTR AM680 CHFI FM98.1 CJBC (FR) AM860 FM Q107 CITYPULSE CANADA AM Please note that the highlighted text only will be communicated by the radio stations: “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.” “THE DUFFERIN-PEEL CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD BUSES AND PEEL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD BUSES IN THE TOWN OF CALEDON ARE CANCELLED FOR TODAY”. This means that ALL buses which operate into, out of, and within the Town of Caledon are cancelled for the entire day. “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”. This means that all runs listed under announcements #l and #2 are cancelled. Individual schools will be notified if this cancellation affects their school. “THE DUFFERIN-PEEL CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD AND THE PEEL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD BUSES IN THE CITY OF MISSISSAUGA ARE CANCELLED FOR TODAY.” This means that ALL buses which operate into, out of, and within the City of Mississauga are cancelled for the entire day. “ALL DUFFERIN-PEEL CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD AND PEEL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD BUSES ARE CANCELLED FOR TODAY.” 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. “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”. 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.