June 2011
Mississauga Wards 1 & 3
905-302-3096
905 890-0708 x 20161 mario.pascucci@dpcdsb.org
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REPORT CARDS
Reports cards will be sent home with students in grades senior kindergarten to eight on Tuesday, June 28, 2011. Parents and students may comment on the 3 rd page of the Ontario Report. Please return the 4th page by Wednesday, June 29,
2011.
Students who are not at school on or prior to June the 28th will have their report cards mailed to them.
SEPTEMBER 2011
The school office is closed until the week of August 29, 2011.
Classes resume on Tuesday, September the 6, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. Sts. Martha and
Mary will continue to have a 9:00 a.m. start and a 3:30 p.m. dismissal time. A copy of next year‟s calendar for holidays and professional activity days has been included in this newsletter. Keep this document handy.
CLASS PLACEMENTS
Class lists for the year 2011-2012 are extremely tentative. We have spent a great deal of time organizing the class lists to ensure the best possible placement for your child and will continue to fine tune them as the need arises. All our class placements will remain tentative until September enrollment is finalized. Due to a number of factors which impact enrolments, parents are reminded that combined classes are an increasing reality at Sts.
Martha and Mary.
Any concerns regarding class placements can be addressed in writing to the office and will be considered at the time of school re-organization Professional
Activity Day, September 16, 2011.
School closed to students.
FOND FAREWELLS
The last day for our students and staff is upon us. Mr. Carey and
Ms. Klein would like to take a moment to thank the wonderful staff of Sts.
Martha and Mary Catholic School for their support and dedication to our/your children this past year. It has been a very busy year, filled with many happy moments and success stories for your children. We all benefit from the gifts, uniqueness and talents of every person we meet in some way, shape or form. Unfortunately as the year comes to a close we must also prepare to say goodbye to staff who are leaving Sts. Martha and Mary
School including Ms. Addario and Ms. Di Cesare.
With sadness we bid farewell to these individuals who will leave us at the end of June. They have extended themselves greatly in their planning and marking in the classroom as well as involvement in a number of extra-curricular activities outside of the classroom.
With appreciation, we extend our gratitude to Vice-Principal Ms.
Klein for her leadership as co-administrator of our school as she will be transferring schools in September. Ms. Klein has contributed greatly to a vast number of areas, throughout her three years, in her role as educational, managerial and spiritual leader. Her most recent involvement in the facilitation of the jointly celebrated Catholic Education Week mass,
Welcome to Kindergarten festivities, curriculum initiatives, E.Q.A.O. facilitation, Volunteer Appreciation gathering and participation at both First
Communion and Confirmation sacramental masses and School Council meetings are only some examples of her dedication and commitment to the school. We trust that Ms. Klein will continue to foster leadership within the
Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board community at her new school.
We pray that all of our parting members, including Ms. Klein, Ms.
Addario and Ms. Di Cesare enjoy continued personal and professional success in all their endeavours. We feel blessed to have had this time to work with you.
TRANSPORTATION
It is time for the transportation department to get ready for next
September. Transportation eligibility is based on the student‟s grade level and their distance from the school. At Sts. Martha and Mary
School, only students eligible for bussing, based on Board guidelines, is able to take the bus.
As per Board policy, until routes are established, no consideration will be made for empty seat riders. Parents of children from JK – grade 8 who hope to access the school bus through the courtesy seat policy next year are reminded to find alternative transportation until the availability for additional riders has been determined.
Please note that the schedule for our bus will be posted on the front doors of the school the week before school starts.
ARE YOU MOVING?
If you will be moving from the Sts. Martha and Mary Catholic community over the summer, please notify the office. It is important that we are informed so that we can provide the necessary transfer forms. You will require these forms as part of your registration into any school in the province. Your child‟s
Ontario
Student Record Folder is sent to his/her only after we have had official that states registration . new school documentation

END OF THE YEAR MASS
Our end of the year Mass will be held on
Friday June 17, 2011 at 10:00 a.m
. in the school gymnasium. We are fortunate indeed to come together as a Catholic community to celebrate our faith and express our thanks to the heavenly Father for the many gifts bestowed upon us.
Parents are welcome to attend this celebration.
GRADUATION 2011
Congratulations to our GRADE 8 students on the occasion of their graduation from elementary school. This is a momentous accomplishment that marks the start of a new and exciting time in their lives, but also the ending of what we hope was a successful and joyful journey. We ask all members of our Sts. Martha and Mary Catholic community to say an extra prayer for our graduates this year.
Creator, please bless these graduates, and share with them Your wisdom and strength. Please lead them on the right path. Help them to remember that whatever they do, whether in word or deed, they must take action in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. Amen.
We are privileged to have had the opportunity to educate these future leaders. Congratulations from the staff and students of Sts.
Martha and Mary Catholic
School .
ROSARY CLUB
Under the faithful leadership of Mrs. Godin,
Mrs. O‟Connell and our dedicated volunteer, Mrs. Hansford, we were fortunate to honour our Blessed Mother
Mary through prayer. Every Thursday from February until May, a large group of dedicated young students met to pray the rosary, offering prayerful intentions and honouring Mary.
Students also made rosaries and had them blessed by
Father D‟Sousa.
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LIFE
MILK BAG MATTRESS MOVEMENT
(submitted by: Mrs. Bellini-Kavals)
Thank you to all the students who have been faithfully bringing in milk bags throughout the year. We have now completed 7 mattresses and another 6 are still in progress. Many of our crocheters will continue working on mattresses over the summer. Our faithful cutters have spent 2 recesses each week all year cutting the bags into strips and rolling them into balls of plarn (plastic yarn). It has truly been a team effort, with students from grades 4 to 8 cutting and crocheting.
Thousands of milk bags have been diverted from going to landfill and have been turned into something useful for Haitians who still do not have dry place to sleep. Our students have learned a new skill, practised recycling, made some new friends and given the gift of time to help others in need. At this time we have enough milk bags to keep us busy over the summer. We hope to continue this project for the 2011-2012 school year. Thank you once again for your support.
SHARELIFE RAFFLE EVENT (submitted by Mrs. Godin)
We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for making the
ShareLife raffle a great success. This year, over $1,000.00 was raised through the raffle, and through your generosity, many lives will be changed. Total ShareLife fundraiser this year have surpassed previous years amount, collecting approximately $4000.00. We are very impressed by the spirit of generosity, supporting 34 agencies within the
Archdiocese of Toronto. Thank you for your support.
Winners of the ShareLife raffle were:
2 Maple Leaf Exhibition Game Tickets: Noah Q.
Ipod Docking Station Plus Karaoke: Jessica M.
Kodak 8 mp. Digital Camera: Maria T.
4 Cineplex Movie Passes: Frank T.
$50 China China Restaurant Gift Card : Matthew S.
Cordi Bakery Gift Basket: Lauren Z.
Bath & Body Works Gift Basket: Jacklyn R.
$20 Longo‟s Gift Card: Mrs Bellini-Kavals
$20 The Pump Restaurant Gift Card: Max B.
DVD Homeward Bound II & Personal CD Player: Stephanie Q.
Juventus Soccer Ball & $10 McDonald‟s Gift Card: Gianluca C.
Wilson Soccer Ball & $10 McDonald‟s Gift Card: Emily B.
Super Summer Soccer Ball & $10 McDonald‟s Gift Card: Jordan D.
Mini Ball Set & $10 McDonald‟s Gift Card: Angelica L.
Play-Doh Magic Ice Cream Shoppe & Crayola Chalk: Noah Q.
The staff and students of Sts. Martha & Mary School would like to acknowledge the generous support of our ShareLife sponsors.
Cordi Bakery
The Pump Restaurant
Longo’s
China China Palace
Mrs. Boots, Mrs. Monid, Mrs. Gardiman, Mr. Carey,
Mrs. Maxymiw and Mrs. Godin

INTERNET SAFETY
As stated earlier, we are asking that parents be aware of their children‟s use of the computer. As you know, many children are using FaceBook, Blogs and MSN. It is important that as parents, you are informed as to what your children are sending out and receiving. Some of the communications are very inappropriate and do not foster Christian relationships.
STUDENTS LEAVING FOR LUNCH
Please be advised that students require signed parental permission to leave the school during the lunch hour. Notes are to be given to the teacher, who will then send the students to the office to sign out.
Students will not be permitted to call home if a note is forgotten. Students are reminded that they must return to the school prior to the 1:00 p.m. bell. Many students leave the school to go to the homes of nearby friends or fast food restaurants. Please understand that these students and their friends are unsupervised at these times and are the responsibility of the parent.
PEACE PALS PROGRAM
Under the direction of Mrs.
Yawney, some phenomenal
Christian spirit has been spread throughout the schoolyard of Sts.
Martha and Mary
School. This year, there were 27 Peace
Pals from grades 4 and 5 who provided support, organization and modeling of fun, cooperative games for our younger students during first recesses throughout the year. To each participant, thank you, for your dedication and willingness to volunteer.
Peace Pals: Agata M., Karoline L.,
Monica W., Jake D., Kristina A., Andrew
S., Rashidi E., Sebastian L., Stephanie
Q., Raquel A., Kristyna R., Sanja B.,
Lauren B., Madelyn J., Matthew G.,
Olivia E., Kelsie B., Bradley D.,
Sebastian N., Guiliana J., Alexia G., Madison D., Megan C., Kayla C.,
Gabrielle K., Dayton S., Carolina C.
Peace Pals enjoyed a pizza and ice cream lunch on Monday May 30 th
, as a thank you from our school community for their peace-keeping services throughout the year.
PROMOTING CHR ISTIAN LEADERSHIP
Under the direction and supervision of Ms. DeSimone, Ms. Daly, Mrs.
Hammond and Mrs. Bellini-Kavals our skilled and organized student leaders have met throughout the year and participated in a variety of activities which promoted a fun, safe, Christian, and caring environment.
These students promoted numerous food drives, faith activities, school dances, candy grams, and spirit days, which included our third successful “Vow of Silence”.
In recognition of their hard work and successful “Plant a Seed Campaign” to provide alternative income resources in Makeni, Sierra Leone, the Student Leader community was given the opportunity to bring guest speaker Scott Hammel to our school to speak with the students. Scott, a professional magician and
“daredevil”, is affiliated with “Me to We – Free the Children”, and enlightened and thanked our students for their enthusiasm and generosity.
The members of our 2010-2011 Student Leadership Team were:
Adrian B. Alex C.
Kaitlynn P. Meagan P.
Emily A.
Victoria S.
Melanie C.
Bianca F.
Juliana R.
Dana C.
Alyssa H.
Alex S.
Andrea D.
Shannon S. Amanda S. Joshua W.
Cole A. Alexa B. Samantha C. Marina D.
Montana G. Monique G. Chantal M. Noreen S.
Amy S. Michaela S.-L.
Stephanie B. Alyssa B.
Abbie O. Tate P.
Ben B.
Jordan R.
Julia M.
Samantha S.
We congratulate these individuals on an outstanding year.
SUMMER READ BOOK FAIR
Student Leaders wanted to share their “Me to
We Philosophy” with the community by offering the fourth annual summer Book Fair.
Thank you to Mrs. Pamela Smith-Loeters who ran and organized the Book Fair along with the assistance of
School Council volunteers. The Student Leaders thank the school community for their generosity. Parents are invited to visit the book fair which will run until Thursday, June 9 th
. All profits supported the school, the local community and the global community.
“Love to Learn – Learn to Love.”

JK/SK MEMORIES GATHERING
Parents of JK/SK students are invited to a gathering for students to share some of their fond memories of this past year.
The JK gathering will take place on
Monday June 27 th
at 11:00 a.m.
and
3:00 p.m.
SK gathering will be on
Tuesday June 28 th
at 11 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
for morning and afternoon students, respectively.
SUMMER SCHOOL
TRANSPORTATION, GRADE 7 & 8
Summer school programs in literacy and numeracy are offered to grade 7 and 8 students who are referred by their teachers. Busing to Metropolitan Andrei
School can be accessed at the front doors of Sts. Martha and Mary. Pick-up and drop-off times will be available to students by the end of June and will be posted at the front entrance of the school.
Classes run from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. each day, July 4 th
to July 22 nd
.
WARM WEATHER DRESS CODE
We would like our students to be neat, clean and comfortable for learning. Students are expected to dress in a manner and attire suitable for the occasion and appropriate to the school environment.
Preferably boys should wear full-length
T-shirts with sleeves. Basketball shirts or soccer shirts are allowed for gym wear. Girls are not to wear anything strapless or have bare midriffs. Spaghetti straps, tank tops, crop tops and off the shoulder tops are not acceptable. Shirts with inappropriate messages or pictures are not permitted at school.
Please ensure that shorts are of a modest length (no short skirts, shorts or cut-off jeans will be allowed). If students do not adhere to these guidelines , parents will be called and/or alternative attire will be provided . We hope you will assist us in maintaining a sense of dignity with respect to the clothes that are worn to school.
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School textbooks and team uniforms are school property and are
“loaned” to students annually. The expectation is that these items will be returned at the end of the year. Please remind your child to “search” his or her room for any school items and return them as soon as possible. Again, students and/or parents may be held responsible for lost or damaged materials. Report cards will be withheld at the office until the return or restitution of loaned materials. Thank you for your help and cooperation in this regard.
CATHOLIC SCHOOL COUNCIL ELECTIONS
A reminder that the elections for the Catholic School Council for Sts.
Martha and Mary Catholic School will be held in September.
Nomination forms for parent/guardian representatives will be available in the main office of the school from September 7 – 20, 2011.
Eligible parent/guardians are encouraged to complete a nomination form and become a parent/guardian representative. It is a great way to get to know your school community better and make a difference! Electors must be parents or guardians of students enrolled in the school and electors or their spouses must be separate school supporters. Parents wishing to be elected must be present at the September meeting. We encourage everyone to come out and get involved in your child‟s education. Our first School Council Meeting for the 2011/12 school year will be
Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.
CATHOLIC SCHOOL COUNCIL
We would like to take a moment to thank our Catholic
School Council for their ongoing support and their initiation of the many worthwhile activities and events that took place this year. Their support has proven itself to be an enhancement of our goals and initiatives and we are grateful for their insights, enthusiasm and child-centred approach to all decision-making. Our School Council members have each enriched the school by attending meetings and by organizing fundraising events that have supported our school based initiatives i.e., „Mad Science‟ presentations, literacy and instrumental music program materials, sports equipment auxiliary sound system, Student Leaders t-shirts. School council has also generously recognized many milestones within our students‟ lives. Gifts are provided on behalf of the school community in recognition of graduation and memento.
We would like to thank the Council‟s retiring members for their dedication and support over their many years of service. Sincere expression of thanks to Cindy Gonsalves (Past Council Chair/Parent representative), Laura Arnett (Secretary) and Lucy Serrano (Parent representative).; special acknowledgement to Filo Costa (Council Chair) for her dedication and supportive leadership this year. To all Council members we appreciated their volunteer efforts throughout the year which resulted in the organization of the Fall and Spring BBQs,
Halloween Dance-a-Thon, Pizza Days, Grade 8 Graduation Mementos,
Mitten Tree and executive Council positions, and a number of afterschool parent seminars.

BRING BACK THE WILD SHOW
On Thursday May 26 th students in grades JK – 8 enjoyed the Earth Rangers
Bring Back the Wild Show , sponsored by
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LIFE
The Mississauga East Family of Schools Track and Field Competition will be held at St. Marcellinus Stadium on Thursday June
16 th
.
Bull Frog Power. This curriculum-based presentation was 30 minutes in length and highlighted the importance of
Members of the 2011 Track and Field team are as follows:
( Finalists will compete at the Board competition on Friday June 24 th
. Go
Mavericks go!) biodiversity. The following live animals were featured in the show: an owl, a
Grade 8 Girls Team: Amy S., Callan N., Claudia E., Julia M., Pamela hawk and a salamander. All students received buttons, tattoos and animal
B., Paula B., Stephanie B. cards on Friday May 27 th . Grade 8 Boys Team: Adrian F., Ben M., Daniel D., Daniel F.,
Michael T., Sebastian M., William R.
GREASE
PRODUCTION
Some of our students have been busily learning songs and dances from the movie/musical, “Grease”, under the direction of Ms. Medeiros.
Information regarding the presentation of this show will be shared with parents of students involved in the production in the near future.
Thank you to Ms. Medeiros for all of her time and talents shared with our students.
SOFTBALL TEAM:
We are pleased to introduce you to the first ever Intermediate
Softball team.
Grade 7 Boys Team: Adrian B., Alex S., Andrew V., Claison U.,
David F., Jacob M., Justin B.
Grade 7 Girls Team: Alex C., Bianca F., Cassandra R., Juliana R.,
Melanie C., Rebecca T.
Junior Boys Team: Aiden M., Alexey T., Anthony S., Matthew
L., Momo M., Ryan F., Sal M.
Junior Girls Team: Agustina G., Amanda A., Ania N., Erin C.,
Kristine G., Olivia B., Tyler P.
A special thank you to our awesome Track and Field Coaches and
Organizers : Ms. Boots, Mrs. Hammond, Ms. Loncarich,
Mr. Mandarino, Ms. Prajza, and Ms. Sim.
Alexa C.
Callan N.
Amanda S.
Madison F.
Marcello C. Mateusz N.
Matthew N. Melanie C.
Montana F. Nick S.
Sebastian M. Shaunessy R.
Tyler P.
Thank you so much to our coaches, Mrs.
Sim and Mr. Mandarino.
Best wishes to the team who will compete in the Softball tournament on
Monday June 6, 2011.
INTERMEDIATE SOCCER
The intermediate soccer teams have enjoyed a fun, competitive season. Congratulations to the Boys‟ Outdoor Soccer team who completed their season on May 25 th
and finished 2 nd
out of 16 teams.
They played with determination and hard work. Well done boys!
The girls‟ team will compete in the Mississauga East Family outdoor Soccer tournament on Friday June 3 rd
. Good luck, girls!
We extend our thanks to our coaches Mr. Mandarino, Ms. Daly and Ms. Addario for their dedication to the teams.
Boys Team: Adrian F., Daniel D., Daniel F., Domenic T.,
Jacob, Marcello, Max B., Michael B., Michael T., Ryan,
Nicholas M., Nicholas S., Shaun, Steven S., Tyler P.
Girls Team: Abigail, Alyssa, Bianca, Callan, Chantal, Claudia,
Cassandra, Dana, Juliana, Marina, Pamela, Paula, Samantha, Stephanie,
Emily and Tate.

VISITS FROM OUR GRADUATES
It has often been the practice of former
Sts. Martha and Mary students to stop by the school for a visit with siblings, friends or former teachers. Although we dearly love to see our graduates, it is often at a time of the day when staff and students are busy with school work.
Please assist us in reminding former students and our current graduating class members that we look forward to visiting with them, however, we must limit these visits to after 3:30 dismissal. We ask visitors to check-in at the office and receive a Visitor pass, and wait at the office until the respective member is able to meet them.
PLAY DAY & BBQ DAY
Grades 1 – 8 Play Day will take place on
Wednesday June 15, beginning in the morning until about 11:50. Thank you to
Ms. Addario, Mrs. Yawney and Ms.
Osmak for organizing the fun-filled activities. Please ensure that your child has a nutritious breakfast and snack so that he/she can fully participate in this active day. The majority of our games are planned for outdoors so children are reminded to dress for the weather and the activity by wearing running shoes, a hat and sunscreen. Some of the stations may involve water games; therefore a change of clothing is recommended. The afternoon will be spent indoors enjoying the company of friends while watching an age and theme appropriate movie.
As is the tradition at Sts. Martha and
Mary, our Catholic School Council will sponsor a hotdog lunch on Play Day.
Each student will receive a hotdog, a bottle of water and a freezie as part of this special day.
Our thanks and gratitude goes out to each volunteer and especially to Mr.
Christopoulos, Mr. Gonsalves and Mrs.
Brenzavich for their efforts on behalf of our students.
KINDERGARTEN PLAYDAY
Mrs. Boots and Mrs. Maxymiw‟s classes are busily preparing for the Kindergarten
Play Day which will take place on
Tuesday June 21, 2011.
LUNCH SUPERVISORS
Mrs. Totedo, Mrs. Roberts, Mrs. Horich, Mrs. Frendo, Mrs. Dingli, Mrs.
Folk, Mrs. Daniele and Mrs. Edgar are the names behind the kind actions and attentive care our children receive during their lunch hour at
Sts. Martha and Mary. These ladies have endured many a cold, windy day in support of the safety, security and attention to safe play that is a part of your child‟s daily routine. We offer them our deepest thanks for the kindness and care they always share.
THIS IS YOUR SCHOOL…
Sts. Martha and Mary is a community gathering place, as it should be. Our site is enjoyed by many children, parents and visitors. If during evenings or weekends you happen to see anyone not respecting our school and its importance, please notify the school or contact the police.
DATES TO REMEMBER:
May 30-June10: Grade 3 and 6 EQAO Assessments
June 6-10: Grade 3‟s trip to Pioneer Village
June 6: Co-ed Intermediate Softball tournament
June 10: Grade 5, Artists in the Classroom
June 13: P.A. Day, Assessment & Evaluation for Reporting
June 14: ‘ Grease‟ day/evening performances in gym
June 14: Team Photo Day, Grade 8 fun picture
June 15: Play Day, Grades 1 – 8 & BBQ hosted by School
Council
June 16: Mississauga East Family Track & Field Meet
June 17: Year-end Mass at 10 a.m. in gymnasium
June 20: Play Day, Grades 1 – 8 (Rain date)
June 21: Kindergarten Play Day
June 24: Board Track & Field Meet
June 27: JK Gathering at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
June 28: Grade Eight Graduation, 7:00 p.m.
June 28: Reports go home
June 29: SK Gathering at 11 am. and 3 p.m.
June 30: Last day of classes
August 29- Sept.2: Office opens for registration
September 6: Classes Resume
September 16: Professional Activity Day
September 20: School Council Meeting/Elections
September 22: Open House and Barbeque

It has been another busy year at Sts. Martha and Mary and as we all prepare to head off to a welcomed summer break, the
School Council of Sts. Martha and Mary gives a heart-felt thank you to the parents, staff and students for all their valuable contributions, whether it was helping by volunteering in the school or donating to the school‟s fundraising efforts.
This year your School Council organized and implemented a number of activities during the school year with the assistance of school staff and parent volunteers:

School September Open House BBQ with an expanded menu, drinks and desserts this year

Halloween Dance-a-thon Fundraiser – raised $5,766.89
thanks to the generous support of our parents and community and corporate sponsors

Pizza Thursdays: This year the Pizza Committee responded to the school food and beverage policy pilot program with whole grain pizza crust and new pizza slice portions and expects to raise $9,641.38.

Application for Pro-Grant from the Board of Education which funded 3 Guest Speaker Presentations including
Ron Morrish, Andrea Olynyk – The Secret Life of Sugar and Kidproof – Protecting Your Kids Online.

Christmas Toy Drive and Mitten Tree with all proceeds going to the Dixie/Bloor Centre

Sts. Martha and Mary Marlies Night

Serving of Play Day Refreshments (BBQ hot dogs, water and freezies)

Serving of Grade 8 Graduation Refreshments and Coordination of Mementos

Council Corner communication in monthly school newsletter and „Nutrition Nuggets‟ by parent representative and Registered Dietitian Andrea Olynyk
Where do the fundraising dollars go? Each year School Council has traditional items that they support including:
 Support to the intermediate grades‟ instrumental program

Repairs to the school sound field system

Parish and Sharelife donations

Subsidize presentations to children including Mad Science

Play Day and Grade 8 Graduation Refreshments

Grade 8 Graduation Mementos
In consultation with the teachers, new initiatives this year included:

Nelson Student Success workbooks for grades 7 and 8 students

Library sofas

Student Leader T-shirts

Subsidize dramatic presentations

Gymnasium sound field system

Physical education equipment

2 way radios
In total, the school community was able to supply over $15,000 in activities and items for the school that would have otherwise gone unfunded. It is an amazing accomplishment and a testament to the school community‟s generosity and commitment to our students.
As we look ahead to the next school year, please consider coming out to the School Council meetings, even if you only have time for one or two. It really does give you a better understanding of the workings of the school, the projects that are happening throughout the year as well as developing an awareness of the role of the School Council supporting the principal.

PIZZA DAYS: The Sts. Martha and Mary School Council would like to say “thank you” to everyone who ordered pizza. We appreciate your commitment in supporting the many changes that were made to our pizza day this year.
Your contributions have made such a difference to our school. Our pizza sales raised over $9,600.00 this year! This money is used to fund various activities, events and supplies for the students and teachers of Sts. Martha and
Mary School.
We would also like to offer a sincere thank you to our pizza volunteers – Mrs. Folk, Mrs. Brenzavich, Mrs. Smith-Loeters,
Mrs. Holleran, Mrs. Casale, Mrs. Ragan, Mrs. Rovito, Mrs. Wylie, Mrs. Romany, Mrs. Folk, and Mrs. Horich, for giving of their time and effort. Everyone is welcome to join so please consider volunteering for pizza day next year.
It’s not too early to mark your calendars:
Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at 7:00 pm , will be the first School Council meeting of the school year. Parents interested becoming a member of the 2011-12 School Council are required to submit a nomination form to the principal no later than
September 20, 2011 at 3:30 p.m. All nominees must be present at this meeting in order to be eligible for consideration and to participate in School Council elections . Nominations forms will be distributed with the
September newsletter and can be obtained in September from the the Main Office. We hope you consider joining us next year.
We also look forward to seeing you at the Open House BBQ and Curriculum Night on Thursday September 22, 2011 .
LOST LIBRARY BOOKS!
These last few weeks of June find the library even busier than ever. As we scour the shelves for lost books we have quickly become aware of our diminishing resources. The school library is sending out an “all call” for unreturned items. Students have received information through class lists and announcements. Any items not returned by Friday June 17, 2011 , will be followed up with an overdue letter. In order to jog those memories, some students will wear home a bracelet with a reminder bead attached. We hope this will be a helpful reminder! Please also look for text books as our school policy is that report cards will be withheld at the office until all items are returned or payment for their replacement is made.
We are looking for many lost school books, even from the past and would appreciate families taking the time and making the effort to look for lost treasures.
Look for summer reading programs too! Burnhamthorpe Branch Library, recently renovated, offers a Summer Reading Club. It is free for children to join and kits can be picked up starting July. Remember, library cards are still free!
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We have read the June newsletter and we searched for books!
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Student Signature Parent/Guardian Signature
2011-2012 SCHOOL/HOME COMMUNICATIONS : in efforts to reduce paper and be a more eco-friendly school, parents will be invited to access our monthly newsletter through our school website. The website is regularly updated and in addition to the newsletter, it contains important information and dates of upcoming events i.e., annual calendar, School
Council information, presentations, field excursions and the like.
Sts. Martha and Mary School website:
HAVE A SAFE AND FUN-FILLED SUMMER – SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!

2011-2012 School Year Calendar
40 Matheson Boulevard West, Mississauga, ON, L5R 1C5, Tel: (905) 890-1221
First day of classes elementary and secondary schools Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Last day of classes Semester 1 Secondary (Semester Schools Only) Tuesday, January 24, 2012
First Day of classes Semester 2 Secondary (Semester Schools Only) Friday, February 3, 2012
School Year ends Elementary and Secondary Schools Friday, June 29, 2012
Number of school days for the 2011
– 2012 school year 194
Number of Instructional Days in Elementary Schools 188
Number of Instructional Days in Secondary Schools 188
Number of Professional Activity Days in Elementary Schools 6
Number of Professional Activity Days in Secondary Schools 6
School Holidays for the 2011-2012 School Year
Every Saturday and Sunday
Labour Day Monday, September 5, 2011
Thanksgiving Day Monday, October 10, 2011
Christmas Break (inclusive) Monday, December 26, 2011 to Friday, January 6, 2012
Family Day Monday, February 20, 2012
Mid-Winter Break Monday, March 12, 2012 to Friday, March 16, 2012 (inclusive)
Good Friday Friday, April 6, 2012
Easter Monday Monday, April 9, 2012
Victoria Day Monday, May 21, 2012
Elementary Schools – Professional Activity Days
1. Frida y, September 16, 2011 Principal’s Day: Re-organization/Faith Development/Prov. Priorities
2. Friday, November 18, 2011 Provincial Priorities and Faith Development
3. Monday, January 16, 2012 Term 1 Assessment and Evaluation of Pupil Progress
4. Friday, February 3, 2012 Reporting to Parents on Evaluation and Pupil Progress
5. Friday, May 11, 2012 Provincial Priorities and Faith Development
6. Monday, June 11, 2012 Term 2 Assessment and Evaluation of Pupil Progress
St. Sofia Only
1. Friday, November 18, 2011 Provincial Priorities and Faith Development
2. Monday, January 16, 2012 Term 1 Assessment and Evaluation of Pupil Progress
3. Friday, February 3, 2012 Reporting to Parents on Evaluation and Pupil Progress
4. Friday, April 13, 2012 Principals Day: Curriculum and Faith
5. Friday, May 11, 2012 Provincial Priorities and Faith Development
6. Monday, June 11, 2012 Term 2 Assessment and Evaluation of Pupil Progress
Secondary Schools – Professional Activity Days
1. Friday, September 16, 2011 Provincial Priorities and Faith Development
2. Friday, November 18, 2011 Provincial Priorities and Faith Development
3.Thursday, February 2, 2012 Principal’s Day: Semester Turnaround
4. Wednesday, June 27, 2012 *Principal’s Day: Year End Reporting and Activities
5. Thursday, June 28, 2012 *Principal’s Day: Year End Reporting and Activities
6. Friday, June 29, 2012 *Principal’s Day: Year End Reporting and Activities
*Semester and year end evaluations and school wide promotion meetings; contact parents with summer school recommendations, OSR and report card preparation; inventory management of books, equipment, learning materials; curriculum development for new course outlines; goal setting for the upcoming school year.
Secondary Schools – Examination Days
Semester 1: January 25, 26, 27, 30, 31, 2012
Semester 2: June 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 2012