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
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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
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH 2016, 7:00 – 9:30PM
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To register, go online to
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Contact DAVID PATTERSON, at 905-890-5290 ext.
235
– or – email at ym@stfrancisxavierchurch.ca
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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.
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All week long
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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
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Spirit Day
Christmas Crazy Hair
9
2
Silvercreek gr 6
1
Angel tag Picks all
week
Gr 1 Trip to Casa
Loma
Wednesday
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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:
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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:
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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.