June 2012
PRINCIPAL:
K.J. Carey
SECRETARY:
T. Crayden
SUPERINTENDENT:
C. Blanchard
905-890-1221
STS. MARTHA AND MARY
PARISH TEAM:
Fr. E. D’Souza
905-625-5670
CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF
TRUSTEES:
M. Pascucci
STS. MARTHA & MARY
Catholic School
1760 Bough Beeches Blvd., Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2B9
905-624-9625
Thank You Lord
Mississauga Wards 1 & 3
905-302-3096
905 890-0708 x 20161
mario.pascucci@dpcdsb.org
INSIDE
Farewells
Calendar
2012-2013
Lord, we thank you for making us life-long learners.
We have finished another year of education and we
thank you for all the opportunities you have given us
to expand our knowledge.
We thank you for our parents, teachers and clergy
from whom we learn.
This summer, help us to relax, to enjoy our families
and friends and to have fun.
Help us to remember to play safely;
Help us to learn from our summer experiences;
And most of all,
Help us to speak with You frequently especially when
we encounter You in Your wonderful creation.
Amen
Athletics
Fr. D’Souza’s
Retirement
Sts. Martha and Mary Parish 1870 Burnhamthorpe Road East
New mass times effective July 1, 2012
Saturday 4:30 p.m., Sunday 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.
We would like to welcome new parish priest Father Darrin Corkum
REPORT CARDS
Reports cards will be sent home with
students in grades senior kindergarten to
eight on Tuesday, June 26, 2012. Parents
and students may comment on pages 3
and4 of the Ontario Report. Please
return the 4th page by Wednesday, June
27, 2012. Students who are not at school
on or prior to June the 26th will have
their report cards mailed to them.
SEPTEMBER 2012
The school office is closed until the week
of August 27, 2012.
Classes resume on Tuesday, September
the 4, 2012 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.
FOND FAREWELLS
The last day for our students and staff is upon us. Mr. Carey and
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 is leaving Sts. Martha and Mary School including,
Educational Resource Worker, Mrs. Gardiman.
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. .
We pray that all of our parting members, including staff and
students enjoy continued personal and professional success in all their
endeavours. We feel blessed to have had this time to work and teach with
you.
FATHER D’SOUZA’S RETIREMENT:
Father Edwin D‟Souza, parish priest at Sts. Martha
and Mary church, has announced his retirement
from his religious vocation after serving the
faithful followers of the Catholic church for many
years. Father D‟Souza took over as pastor in 2001
and through his ministry has been the spiritual
director for our students, celebrating many school
masses and more particularly the sacramental
celebrations of Reconciliation, First Communion
and Confirmation. We wish Father well as he
continues on the next phase of his journey.
CLASS PLACEMENTS
Class lists for the year 2012-2013 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.
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, are 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.
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 14, 2012.
School closed to students.
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 new school only after we have had official documentation
that states registration.
CATHOLIC COMMUNITY, CULTURE AND CARING
FE
END OF THE YEAR MASS
Our end of the year Mass will be held on
Wednesday June 20, 2011 at 10:15
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 2012
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. Gardiman,
Mrs. Tannus, Mrs. Marinuzzo 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‟Souza.
MILK BAG MATTRESS MOVEMENT
LIFE
(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 2012-2013
school year. Thank you once again for your support.
SHARELIFE RAFFLE EVENT (submitted by Mrs. Monid)
We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for making the
ShareLife raffle a great success. This year, over $800.00 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 $5,000.00. 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 Blue Jay Tickets for July 24th Front Row Seats– Noah H.
2 Maple Leaf Tickets- Pre-season Game – David B.
Kodak Easyshare 16mp Digital Camera – Ms. Loncarich
China China Gift Card for $50 – Danielle D.
Cordi Bakery Gift Basket – Karoline L.
4 Cineplex Odeon Movie Gift Passes – Bianca W.
Maple Leaf Gift Basket – Daniel P.
HMV Gift Card for $25 – Jack S.
Longo‟s Gift Card for $20 and NAILS For You Gift Card for $10 – Ms.
Rossi
The Pump Restaurant Gift Card for $30 – Ryan S.
Edible Arrangement Gift Card for $30 – Fiorenza J.
Juventus Soccer Ball & 3 Burger King Whoppers Gift Cards – Gabriel
D.
Striker Soccer Ball & 3 Burger King Whopper Gift Cards – Matthew L.
Royal Soccer Ball & 3 Burger king Whopper Gift Cards – Joseph C.
Basketball & 2 Burger King Whopper Gift Cards – Samantha S.
Playdoh Pop Maker & 2 DVD‟s (Stuart Little & Otas & Milo) – Rachel
C.
Mini Ball Set, Chalk & Bendaroos – Patrick S.
DVD (Spiderwick Chronicles) & 10 McDonald‟s Gift Card – Cruz R.
The staff and students of Sts. Martha and Mary School would like to
acknowledge the generous support of our ShareLife sponsors:
Mr. Ciccolini – Masters Insurance
Mr. & Mrs. Boots
Mrs. Godin
Mrs. Gardiman
Mrs. Maxymiw
Burger King Restaurants of Canada
Inc.
Cordi Bakery
Longo’s
NAILS for you
The Pump Restaurant
Edible Arrangements
China China Palace Restaurant
ShareLife Committee: Mrs. Tannus, Mrs.
Godin, Mrs. Gardiman, Mrs. Monid
COLLECTION OF POP TABS
(submitted by Mrs. Monid)
It is my pleasure to inform you that as of
this month, 1487 wheelchairs have been
purchased with the money raised from
bringing in the pop tabs. Each tab has
made a difference to those people who
were not able to afford to purchase a
wheelchair on their own, and with your
assistance, they can now be more mobile.
Thank you for all your efforts and please
continue over the summer months to
collect the tabs and bring them back to
the school in September!
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 12 Peace Pals from grades 5 and 6 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: Kristyna R., Nicole M., Raquel A., Kelsie B., Manna L.,
Patrisiya T., Stephanie Q., Olivia P., Hannah G., Rashidi E., Sebastian
L., Jasmyn A.
Peace Pals enjoyed a pizza and ice cream lunch on Wednesday, June
13th, 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. “Student Leaders” has been an extracurricular club at Sts.
Martha & Mary for five years. It is a place where our students are
provided with the opportunity to develop important life skills such as
communication, organization, teamwork, and responsibility. Above all,
it is a place where they are given the opportunity to make a positive
change whether in society or in our own school climate.
This year our grade 7 and 8 student leaders engaged in organizing a
number of social and fundraising events with a primary focus on
ShareLife.
Some of the activities and fundraising events included: Me to We Day,
Movember, food drives, Christmas shoe boxes, staff Christmas dress up,
candy grams, earth week awareness and freezie day.
The members of our 2011-2012 Student Leadership Team were:
Grade 8:
Adrian B.
Alex C.
Bianca F.
Alyssa H.
Kaitlynn P.
Meagan P.
Juliana R.
Alex S.
Emily A.
Melanie C.
Dana C.
Jessa C.
Victoria S.
Shannon S.
Amanda S.
Joshua W.
Alexa C.
Christian W. Lauren D.
Bruno A.
Grade 7:
Amanda A.
Larissa W.
Emma Z.
Ania N.
Ivanela G.
Sara V.
Jessica M.
Jessica C.
Meagan B.
Tyler P.
Matthew L.
Cameron H.
Jackie E.
Noah D.
Olivia B.
Dawson S.
Mariam G.
Katica M.
Julia L.
Danielle D.
Sofia G.
Grace K.
We congratulate these individuals on an outstanding year.
BECAUSE WE'RE GIRLS NIGHT!
Being a teenage girl can be tough business. Simply because they are
girls, female teens are faced with a myriad of changes, challenges, and
pressures, often spending their teen years in a state of stress and
REMINDERS AND SCHOOL COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS
uncertainty. Therefore, in direct response
to the School Climate survey as part our
Catholic School Learning Plan, to better
prepare our teenage girls for adolescence,
Sts. Martha and Mary School hosted an
evening completely dedicated to girls.
Here, 37 girls in Grades 7 and 8 had the
unique opportunity to learn about selfdefense, self-esteem, aesthetics, health,
and more. It was a fun-filled and
inspiring night empowering teenage girls.
Why? Because we're girls!
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.
Mrs. Marinuzzo‟s gathering will take
place on Monday, June 25th at 11:00
a.m. and Mrs. Tannus’ gatherings will
be on Thursday, June 28th 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 3 to July 20, 2012.
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
FE
LIFE
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.
COLLECTING ALL BOOKS AND TEAM UNIFORMS
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 5 – 18, 2012. 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 2012-2013 school year will be
Tuesday, September 18, 2012 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 childcentred 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., „Scientists in the School‟ presentations, literacy and instrumental
music program materials, sports equipment, 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 member for their
dedication and support over their many years of service. Sincere
expression of thanks to Mr. Jim Christopoulos who has been a long
standing member of Council and better known for coordinating the
Toronto Marlies‟ hockey family day and sharing his B.B.Q. skills at our
two annual events. Special
acknowledgement to Mrs. Cheryl
Brenzavich and Mrs. Michelle Ragan
(Council Co-Chairs) for their 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, ShareLife, Giving
Tree and for serving in executive, parent
or teacher representative positions.
ARTS PRODUCTIONS
Under the direction of Ms. Medeiros
students in her respective classes have
the opportunity to develop various
performance skills of music, drama and
dance. We are pleased to see the focus
upon the Arts continues to be an
important part of our curriculum. This
year students in grade two have worked
on an adaptation of Shakespeare, and
students in grades 3, 4, 5 and 6 will
perform in a student assembly a
combination of the Arts skills that have
been their focus this term. Students in
grades 6, 7 and 8 „Film and Drama Club‟
will perform their interpretation of „Alice
in Wonderland on June 26th.
SOFTBALL TEAM:
We are pleased to introduce you to the
first ever Intermediate Softball team.
Matthew N.
Matthew L.
Matthew V.
Matthew C.
Adrian B.
Bruno A.
Andrey V.
Andrew F.
Steven S.
Alexa C.
Melanie C.
Jackie E.
Amanda S.
.
Thank you to our coach, Mrs. Sim, a
valiant effort on behalf of the team at the
recent Softball tournament held on
Tuesday June 19, 2012.
TRACK AND FIELD 2012
The Mississauga East Family of Schools Track and Field Competition
will be held at St. Marcellinus S.S. stadium on Friday, June 15, 2012.
Members of the 2012 Track and Field team are as follows:
(Finalists will compete at the Board competition on Friday
June 22, 2012 Go Mavericks go!)
Grade 8 Girls’ Team: Alex C., Cassandra R., Bianca F., Juliana R.,
Dana C.
Grade 8 Boys’ Team: Justin B., Alex S.,Andrey V., Steven S., Adrian
B.,
Grade 7 Boys Team: Anthony S., Sal M., Carlos M., Matthew L.,
Noah D., Momo M.,Aiden M., Razvan T.
Grade 7 Girls Team: Sara V., Tyler P., Ivanela G., Ania N., Erin C.,
Jackie E.,
Junior Boys’ Team: R.J. H., Ryan F., Tyler B., Nicholas B.,
Tyler F., Gabriel D., Andrew S., Frank M.
Junior Girls’ Team: Augustina G., Jordan H., Olivia E.,
Monica W., Jordan H., Patrisiya T., Sabina S., Olivia P.
A special thank you to our Track and Field Coaches and Organizers:
Mrs. Sim, Mrs. Hammond and Ms. Loncarich. Ms. Prajza, as
Mississauga East Athletic Association President, will officiate at the
respective events on June 15 and 22nd. Further appreciation to the Junior
and Intermediate Physical Education teachers for their efforts to develop
the students‟ skills and assist with the annual try out event.
INTERMEDIATE SOCCER
The intermediate soccer teams have enjoyed a fun, competitive
season. Congratulations to the Boys‟ Outdoor Soccer team who
completed their season on Friday, June 8, 2012. They played with
determination and hard work. Well done boys!
The girls‟ team competed and won the Mississauga East Family
outdoor Soccer tournament on Tuesday, May 22, 2012. We are very
pleased with the girls‟ team effort and excellent coaching of Ms. Daly.
We extend our thanks to our coaches Mr. Mandarino, Ms. Daly
and for their dedication to the respective teams.
Boys’ Team: Ryan M., Steven S., Bruno A., Andrey V.,
David F., Spencer L., Christian W., Anthony S.,
Matthew L., Momo M., Carlos M., Exber P., Razvan T.
and Aiden M.
Girls’ Team: Erin, Bianca, Jessica, Cassandra, Juliana, Sara, Emily
A., Alex, Amanda, Alexa, Amanda S., Melanie, Dana and Jackie.
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.
STUDENT MONITORS
Mrs. Totedo, Ms. Dal Barco, Mrs. Horich, Mrs. Frendo, Mrs. Dingli,
Mrs. Folk, and Mrs. Daniele are the names behind the kind actions and
attentive care our children receive during their lunch hour at Sts. Martha
and Mary School. These individuals 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
appreciation for the kindness and care they always share.
PLAY DAY & BBQ DAY
Grades 1 – 8 Play Day took place on
Tuesday June 19, beginning in the
morning until about 11:50. Thank you to
Mrs. Yawney, Mrs. Boots and Mrs.
Maxymiw for organizing the fun-filled
activities. Under the supervision of our
intermediate teachers, the events were
facilitated by the grade 8 students and the
respective teams were lead by the grade 7
students. Students had the opportunity in
the afternoon while indoors to enjoy 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
sponsored a hotdog luncheon. Each
student received a hotdog, a bottle of
water and a freezie as part of this special
day. Thank you for the numerous parent
volunteers, facilitated by School Council,
who came to lend a helping help with the
preparations and distribution of the BBQ
items. Parent engagement, here at the
school was truly evident.
DATES TO REMEMBER:
KINDERGARTEN PLAYDAY
Mrs. Boots and Mrs. Maxymiw‟s classes
are busily preparing for the Kindergarten
Play Day which will take place on
Wednesday June 27, 2012.
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.
June 22: Board Track & Field Meet
June 25: JK/SK (Mrs. Marinuzzo) Gathering at
11 a.m.
June 25: Arts Performance
June 26: ‘Alice in Wonderland‟ day
performances in gymnasium for students
June 26: Reports go home
June 27: Kindergarten Play Day
June 27: Grade Eight Graduation, 7:00 p.m.
June 28: SK Gathering (Mrs. Tannus) at 11 am.
and 3 p.m.
June 29: Last day of classes
August 27- 31: Office opens for registration
September 4: Classes Resume
September 14: Professional Activity Day
September 18: School Council Meeting and
Elections
September 20: Open House and Barbeque
School Council Year End Report June 2012
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
Halloween Dance-a-thon Fundraiser – raised $7,517.92 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 $12,311.84.

Application for Parent Reaching Out (Pro) Grant for „Active Chefs‟ workshops

Christmas Toy Drive and Giving Tree with all proceeds going to the Dixie/Bloor Centre

Sts. Martha and Mary Toronto Marlies‟ Hockey Family Day

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
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 „Scientists in the School
 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
 Student Leader T-shirts
 Subsidize dramatic presentations
 Physical education equipment
In total, the school community was able to support $28, 838.29 in activities, events, equipment, athletic uniforms and the
like to augment the curriculum experiences for students. It is an amazing accomplishment and a testament to the school
community‟s generosity and commitment to our students and their achievement.
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 our pizza day this year.
Your contributions have made such a difference to our school. Our pizza sales raised over $12,000.00 this year..
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. Sanhueza, Mrs. Candido, Mrs.
Gandin 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 18, 2011 at 7:00 pm, will be the first School Council meeting of the school year. Parents interested
becoming a member of the 2012-13 School Council are required to submit a nomination form to the principal no later than
September 18, 2012 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 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 20, 2012.
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 22, 2012, will be followed up with an
overdue letter. 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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2012-2013 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. Further parent engagement is enhanced when receiving
one-way e-mail communiqués, parents will be invited to submit an e-mail address next year with Student Verification
forms
Sts. Martha and Mary School website:
http://www.dpcdsb.org/MMARY
HAVE A SAFE AND FUN-FILLED SUMMER – SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!
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2012-2013 School Year Calendar
Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board
40 Matheson Boulevard West, Mississauga, ON, L5R 1C5, Tel: (905) 890-1221
First day of classes elementary and secondary schools Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Last day of classes Semester 1 Secondary (Semester Schools Only) Tuesday, January 22, 2013
First Day of classes Semester 2 Secondary (Semester Schools Only) Friday, February 1, 2013
School Year ends Elementary and Secondary Schools Friday, June 28, 2013
Number of school days for the 2012 – 2013 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 2012-2013 School Year
Every Saturday and Sunday
Labour Day Monday, September 3, 2012
Thanksgiving Day Monday, October 8, 2012
Christmas Break (inclusive) Monday, December 24, 2012 to Friday, January 4, 2013
Family Day Monday, February 18, 2013
Mid-Winter Break (inclusive) Monday, March 11, 2013 to Friday, March 15, 2013
Good Friday Friday, March 29, 2013
Easter Monday Monday, April 1, 2013
Victoria Day Monday, May 20, 2013
Elementary Schools – Professional Activity Days
1. Friday, September 14, 2012 Principal’s Day: Re-organization/Faith Development/Prov. Priorities
2. Friday, November 16, 2012 Provincial Priorities and Faith Development
3. Monday, January 21, 2013 Term 1 Assessment and Evaluation of Pupil Progress
4. Friday, February 8, 2013 Reporting to Parents on Evaluation and Pupil Progress
5. Monday, May 13, 2013 Provincial Priorities and Faith Development
6. Friday, June 7, 2013 Term 2 Assessment and Evaluation of Pupil Progress
St. Sofia School ONLY
1. Friday, November 16, 2012 Provincial Priorities and Faith Development
2. Monday, January 7, 2013 Principal’s Day: Curriculum/Faith Development
3. Monday, January 21, 2013 Term 1 Assessment and Evaluation of Pupil Progress
4. Friday, February 8, 2013 Reporting to Parents on Evaluation and Pupil Progress
5. Friday, May 3, 2013 Provincial Priorities and Faith Development
6. Friday, June 7, 2013 Term 2 Assessment and Evaluation of Pupil Progress
Secondary Schools – Professional Activity Days
1. Friday, September 14, 2012 Provincial Priorities and Faith Development
2. Friday, November 16, 2012 Provincial Priorities and Faith Development
3. Thursday, January 31, 2013 Principal’s Day: Semester Turnaround
4. Wednesday, June 26, 2013 *Principal’s Day: Year End Reporting and Activities
5. Thursday, June 27, 2013 *Principal’s Day: Year End Reporting and Activities
6. Friday, June 28, 2013 *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 23 - 29, 2013
Semester 2: June 18 – 24, 2013