December 2012
PRINCIPAL:
K.J. Carey
SECRETARY:
T. Crayden
SUPERINTENDENT:
C. Blanchard
STS. MARTHA AND MARY
PARISH TEAM:
Fr. D. Corkum
905-625-5670
www.stsmarthaandmary.org
CHAIR OF THE BOARD
OF TRUSTEES:
M. Pascucci
Mississauga Wards 1 & 3
(905) 302-3096
(905) 890-0708, x20161
Fax: (905) 890-0888
mario.pascucci@dpcdsb.org
www.trusteepascucci.ca
Inside
Celebrating Advent
School Council Corner
Advent Prayers for family
Safe & Healthy Schools
Inclement Weather
Transportation
Family Advent Mass
Invitation (Dec. 11)
Bullying Awareness
Facebook Reminder
Custodian retirement
STS. MARTHA & MARY
Catholic School
1760 Bough Beeches Blvd., Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2B9
905-624-9625
A Christmas Prayer
O God, Whose mighty Son was born in Bethlehem
those days long ago,
lead us to that same poor place,
where Mary laid her tiny Child.
And as we look on in wonder and praise,
make us welcome Him in all new life,
see Him in the poor,
and care for His handiwork, the earth, the sky and the sea.
O God, bless us again in Your great love.
We pray for this through Christ our Lord.
Amen
For Advent prayers and liturgies please visit:
www.catholicsdoors.com
FAITH LIFE
A MONTH OF VIRTUES
In December we celebrate the virtue
of hope. We believe that God comes
to us as a small fragile baby who
shows us that even the smallest and
poorest can make a profound
difference in the world.
God has given us this Advent season
year after year in order to focus our
minds and our hearts on the good all
around us. During this time of hope,
we are reminded that God chose to
send his Son to us because we are
worth it. God knows how great we
can be when we all come together.
When we look at the
world through the eyes
of God we know that the
message of hope in
Jesus‟ second coming
will be and is fulfilled,
because Jesus‟ love lives
in us every day.
People of Hope…
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Keep up a positive attitude
Can bounce back from tough
situations
Set and stick to their goals
See the good in others even
when they make mistakes
Work to include others
Let others know that they are
good people
PRIMARY ADVENT CONCERT
The students of the
Primary Division
wish to invite their
parents/guardians,
relatives and
friends to an
“Advent Concert”
in the gymnasium
at 7:00 p.m. on
Tuesday December 18, 2012.
SCHOOL ADVENT MASS
The Sts. Martha and Mary school community are invited to an
Advent Mass on Tuesday, December 11, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. at Sts.
Martha & Mary church, celebrated by Fr. Darrin Corkum. The
offering of the mass provides an opportunity to celebrate the
Eucharist together as a school and parish community. Please join
us for a fellowship social hosted by School Council immediately
following mass.
CELEBRATING ADVENT
The season of Advent begins with the fourth Sunday before
Christmas. This year, the liturgical season of Advent begins
Sunday, December 2, 2012. “Advent” is a Latin word meaning
“the coming”. During the season of Advent, Christians across the
world prepare for the celebration of the coming of the Lord into
the world through the birth of His Son, Jesus Christ. Advent is a
time to celebrate light in the midst of darkness, as symbolized best
by the Advent Wreath.
At Sts. Martha and Mary we emphasize the
implications of the birth of our Saviour through
our Christian actions. We ensure that Advent
is a time where we emphasize charity and
social justice. It is a time to prepare the way, to
make God real each and every day through
prayer, charity and social justice. The following activities provide
a small window into how the staff and students at Sts. Martha and
Mary are the arms, legs, and hands of God.
YOUTH FAITH AMBASSADORS
This initiative is to encourage Catholic elementary school students
in the Intermediate grades to live out our baptismal call to become
Fully Alive in the Lord Jesus Christ through care for themselves
and others. The role of the Youth Ambassador is to become an
active Christian through the knowledge of God‟s word, deepening
their own faith development and bettering their communities
through service. Here at the school, Youth Ambassadors are
associated with our Student Leader program. Ms. Daly and 15
Intermediate student representatives attended a commissioning
mass and celebration at Cristo Rei Church on Thursday,
November 15, 2012, Rev. Carlos T. Macatangga, who presided
over the mass. He defined the role of the Faith Ambassadors for
the students and encouraged them to be role models of faith and of
the virtues. He told the students that we should never compromise
our faith to just “belong”, that we need to do what is right and not
always what is popular. The students will share their experience
as ambassadors throughout the year and create opportunities for
becoming active witnesses in our school and community.
BULLYING AWARENESS
Bullying awareness week was
acknowledged throughout all
Dufferin-Peel CDSB school,
November 19-23, 2012. Here at the
school, in addition to the in-class
activities facilitated by classroom
teachers, intermediate Student
Leaders, Jessica M., Matthew L. and
Madison D., made a series of
awareness announcements as part of
the school opening exercises.
Each day, the announcements looked
at bullying from the perspectives of
the bully, bystander and victim
providing facts as well as suggestions
how to deal with bullying situations.
The motto, “If you fall down, you‟ve
got to get back up again.”; simply
stated, encouraged students to be
persistent in their efforts to confront
and handle situations brought on by a
bully.
The following Student Leaders
suggestions are provided as reminder:
To prevent cyber bullying…
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Defend the victim by talking to the
bully on the internet, as with text
message or facebook
To prevent physical bullying…
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As bystander provide support for the
victim, and seek adult help and
avoid getting involved in the „fight‟
To prevent social bullying…
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If you hear people talking about the
victim try to stop it as soon as
possible
To prevent verbal bullying…
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Go to the bully and tell them to stop,
but do not put yourself in danger; or
before the bully even does anything
you can take the victim away before
he or she gets their feeling hurt.
A word of advice for all you people
out there, “the bully bullies because
he/she wants to impress a group of
people, so that group of people gives them the attention they‟ll
keep on doing it.”
DON’T GIVE THE BULLY THE ATTENTION!!!
REMINDER – APPROPRIATE USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA
The impact of Social Media on
our society, in the few short
years since its introduction,
has been significant in many
ways. It is widely deployed
whether as a means of
advertising and marketing, entertainment, research, and
interpersonal and public communication. In many ways, social
media tools such as Facebook and Twitter have revolutionized
interpersonal communication, to the point where it has displaced
the telephone, email and even face to face dialogue among young
people in particular. There are, however, pitfalls with a form of
communications that, in effect, has no boundaries. Social Media
communications that may be intended for a small group of friends
or colleagues can instantly be flipped and transmitted to
thousands, even millions of people. And, if the message is one
that may be considered obscene, inappropriate, and libellous, in
bad taste or threatening, regardless of the intent or context in
which the original message was written, once it enters cyberspace,
it cannot be pulled back. Disclosure of personal information can
also open up the sender to safety concerns. The impact of this can
be damaging to the sender and the discussion participants, and the
damage could be lasting. Comments made on social media may
be subject to legal action. They may haunt you years later when
they turn up in an online search of your name by a prospective
employer. They may result in disciplinary action being taken
against you by your school. They may result in a visit by the
police and criminal charges being laid. Commentary made on
social media is not private and, is out there in the public domain.
So, choose your words carefully, be a discerning user. Use the
medium as a positive tool and avoid the pitfalls of inappropriate
use of social media.
PEACE PALS
Many of our grade 4, 5 and 6 students have volunteered to act as
Peace Pals to our younger students. Peace Pals are leaders within
the school. They foster safe, fun, co-operative and active play
during school recesses. Our staff representative, Ms. Yawney, has
worked to provide training to these young individuals. Thank
you Peace Pals for being such virtuous role models.
BELOVED CUSTODIAN RETIRES
We are happy to share with you that after serving the school
community for 17 years, custodian, Mr. Alfred Criminale has
retired effective November 30, 2012. We wish him well in his
retirement and all future endeavours.
SCHOOL COUNCIL CORNER
NUTRITION NUGGETS:
Candy in a Bottle:
I am constantly asked by parents for
my professional opinion on serving
children juice and for some advice on
which are the “best” juices. Sadly
they don‟t usually like my answer as
no juice product is equivalent in
nutrition to its whole fruit
counterpart. This month‟s Nutrition
Nuggets uncovers some of the
problems with the mass juice
consumption that exists amongst
children and grownups alike. There‟s
a reason that most healthcare
professionals refer to it as “liquid
candy”. Here‟s why that opinion
exists and why Health Canada and the
Canadian Paediatric Society
recommend that children drink no
more than 125ml (1/2 cup) of juice
per day:
1) Juice does not have any fibre in it
at all. Even “lots of pulp” orange
juice is devoid of fibre. Fibre is not
only helpful in bowel regularity, but
it also slows down the rush of sugar
that enters your bloodstream when
you drink juice.
2) Most juices are very high in sugar.
A lot of people think that just because
the juice is marked “100% fruit” that
it is healthy. Although the 100%
varieties are superior in that they
don‟t contain white sugar or high
fructose corn syrup, the fact is that
the effect on the body of fruit sugar
(fructose) versus white sugar
(sucrose), brown sugar (sucrose) or
high fructose corn syrup is the same.
Sugar of ANY kind spikes your blood
sugar and causes your pancreas to
work harder to lower it. Fructose,
which is the “natural” sugar contained
in fruit, ends up as glucose as an
energy source, just like every other
sugar.
3) You may also be surprised to learn that the fruit and vegetables
that make up juice (and applesauce and fruit cups for that matter)
are allowed in Canada to contain up to 10% “mold, pest and
fungus infested” produce as per the CFIA food manufacturing
laws.
4) Remember that 4g of sugar = 1 tsp of sugar. Check your juice
nutrition facts label to see how many teaspoons of sugar are
contained in it per serving and also how big the servings are.
Children up to age 10 should be consuming no more than 6tsp
(24g) of sugar a day. Some juices have 24g in less than one
serving! And again, just because the sugar comes from “juice”
doesn‟t mean it is healthy for your waistline or your blood sugar.
5) The food industry plays some labeling tricks on consumers
(legally) such as calling a juice “Blueberry Cherry Blend”, when
in fact it has little of either fruit juice in it. An example is Minute
Maid Natural Energy Pomegranate Berry Enhanced Juice, which
actually consists of mostly water, pear juice and sugar dressed up
to look like pomegranate and berry juices by adding only 1% of
these fruit juices to the drink for colour. Read the ingredient list.
7) Finally, note that the latest research shows a strong correlation
between overweight and juice consumption. If you are looking to
shed some pounds, replace your daily juice with water and see the
pounds come off! (This goes for all those fancy
caramel/mocha/peppermint lattes as well.)
To wean your children off of juice, try diluting it with water or
sparkling water and limiting consumption to ½ cup a day. Offer
water and milk instead. Children should be drinking 2 servings of
milk a day for healthy bones and teeth and proper growth and
development.
‘Nutrition Nuggets’ is written by Andrea Olynyk, Registered
Dietitian and Professor of Nutrition at the University of Guelph;
Andrea is a School Council member devoted to promoting
community nutrition, and in particular, to educating children,
young adults and parents on maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
„Nutrition Nuggets’ is provided as information for parents and not
reflective of Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board.
FUNDRAISING EFFORTS:
The two major fundraising efforts that are the initiative of School
Council are the Halloween Dance-a-thon and weekly “Pizza
Days”. Fundraising efforts result in the betterment of our school
by providing financial resources for ongoing and new educational
programs and equipment, and for repairs and/or replacement of
school supplies and equipment. This year, the proceeds from
fundraising will be allocated to “wish list” items such as the
purchase of Smart boards for the classrooms and upgrading
classroom sound system equipment. Council appreciates every
dollar that you spend in support of
these fundraisers and strives to
continue to make improvements at
the school as a result of your
generosity.
CHRISTMAS GIFT TREE:
To mark the beginning of
advent, the Christmas gift
tree was set up in the front
foyer to be decorated with
gift tags on November 26.
Please help to celebrate the
season of hope and giving by taking a
tag from the tree and purchasing a gift
for a child in need in our community.
Recommended gifts include clothes,
toys or gift certificates to local stores
that are appropriate for infants children 9 years of age. Gifts should
be left unwrapped, placed in a gift
bag and delivered to the school by
December 14, 2012. The Dixie Bloor
Centre will distribute gifts to families
in need in our community. This is a
wonderful opportunity to bring
excitement to a child on Christmas
morning that may otherwise not
experience this joy.
HATS, SCARVES AND MITTENS
Another way in which you can give
to those less fortunate at this blessed
time of year is to decorate our tree
with new hats, scarves and mittens
before December 14, 2012 These
clothing items will also be delivered
to the Dixie Bloor Centre and
distributed to families in our
community who are in need. If you
are interested in bestowing a
monetary gift, cash donations are also
happily accepted.
FAMILY ADVENT MASS AND
SOCIAL:
School Council is delighted to invite
families to our annual advent mass at
Sts. Martha and Mary Catholic
Church on December 11, 2012 at
7p.m. This gathering is a wonderful
way for families to celebrate joy and
our connection to the community during this most important
spiritual time of the year. All are invited to attend the refreshment
social hosted by School Council that will follow the mass where
goodies and beverages will be served. In an attempt to prepare for
the event and ensure that we order enough refreshments, please
make sure that you return the form that will be sent home with
your children related to this event.
SCHOOL COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES: The minutes
from Council‟s meeting on November 20, 2012 are posted on the
bulletin board located outside the school library. Anybody
interested in reviewing archives of past school council meeting
minutes are invited to visit www.dpcdsb.org/MMARY and click
on the “School Council” tab in the menu bar.
SCHOOL COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
The minutes from Council‟s meeting on October 23, 2012 are posted
on the bulletin board located outside the school library. November‟s
minutes will be approved at the upcoming Council meeting in
January. Anybody interested in reviewing archives of past school
council meeting minutes are invited to visit:
www.dpcdsb.org/MMARY and click on the “School Council” tab in
the menu bar.
NEXT SCHOOL COUNCIL MEETING:
All parents are welcome to join us at our next School Council
meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at 7pm in the
school library.
CATHOLIC COMMUNITY, CULTURE AND CARING
MILK BAG MATTRESS MOVEMENT:
Mrs. Bellini-Kavals and her
group of student leaders
would like to express their
appreciation to everyone who
sent in milk bags this past
month to help support their
Milk Bag Mattress Project for
children in Haiti. Students
will soon be meeting
regularly during recesses to
work on the mats. Several
students will be busy crocheting and many others enthusiastically
cutting the bags into strips. Remember that it takes anywhere
from 500-600 milk bags to make one mattress, so please continue
to collect and send in washed and dried outer milk bags. Last
year, the students completed 12 milk bag mattresses that were sent
to Haiti. Volunteers who went to Haiti report that tent cities in
Jacmel have been removed, unfortunately though, not all of the
inhabitants have been relocated to permanent homes; many are
now living on the streets. The photo
portrays a mat being given to a group
of children
CHRISTMAS SHOEBOX
CAMPAIGN
Thank you to everyone
who supported our
school‟s „Operation
Christmas
Child‟
shoebox campaign
this year. We are
proud to announce that through the
generosity of classes, teachers,
individual students and their families
105 shoeboxes were made and
distributed to various third world
countries through Samaritan‟s Purse.
Our school community offers great
support and thanks to our student
leaders and to Ms. De Simone, Mrs.
Hammond, Ms. Daly and Mrs. BelliniKavals for their contribution in
supporting this very important event.
CHRISTMAS FOOD DRIVE
Through the support of our
Student Leaders, we are
hosting a food drive
again this year.
Non-perishable food
items are being
collected
until
Friday December 14, 2012. Boxes
to collect these items can be found in
front of the Kindergarten classrooms
at the entrance of the school. Items
collected as part of our Christmas
food drive will be donated to St.
Vincent de Paul society. Our fall
collection was a tremendous success
overwhelming the society volunteers
who came to collect the food. Your
generosity and message through
action help the students better
understand what it means to „give‟.
JUNIOR GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL
Junior girls‟ volleyball began with a quick start this season,
coaches; Mrs. Hammond and Ms. Daly have been working with
the team to develop skills at the Mississauga East family of
schools games. We are pleased with the team efforts especially
since they represented the school at the family of schools
tournament at Fr. Michael Goetz S. S., Wednesday, November 28,
2012.
Jacklyn R.
Katelyn Z.
Kristina A.
Kylie F.
Gabrielle K.
Jennifer S.
Deborah G.
Emily S.
Kayla C.
Kristyna R.
INTERMEDIATE GIRLS’ BASKETBALL
Coaches, Mrs. Ford and Ms. De Simone have been conducting
practices and developing both players‟ skills and team work. This
year‟s team includes:
Jessica M.
Amanda A.
Ania N.
Sara V.
Sara F.
Madelyn J.
Jackie E.
Olivia P.
Jordan H.
Erin C.
CURRICULUM
BOOK FAIR
Our Scholastic Book Fair, organized by Ms. Osmak,
our teacher librarian, and a team of parent volunteers
coordinated by parent, Mrs. Smith-Loeters,
successfully made $1,212.70 profit to purchase new
books for the library and school resources.
EXTENDED FRENCH Information and Registration
Information Meeting for Extended French Program (Gr. 5) will be
take place on January 17, 2013 at St. Thomas More School at
7:00 p.m.
FRENCH IMMERSION
Senior Kindergarten parent(s)/guardian(s) may wish to consider
the French Immersion program as a possibility for Grade 1 in
September 2013. More detailed information will be available at
parent/guardian meeting at St. Gertrude School, 815 Ceremonial
Drive, Mississauga at 7:00 p.m. on January 14, 2013.
Completed applications will be accepted at the French Immersion
school office until February 6, 2013 to a deadline of 2:00 p.m.
FULL DAY KINDERGARTEN (4 AND 5 YEARS)
REGISTRATION FOR 2012-13
Registration for Junior and Senior Kindergarten for the 2013-14
school year, will take place, at school, on the following days:
Monday, January 28, 2013; 7:00-9:00
p.m. *Snow Date: Tuesday, January
29, 2013 - 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday,
January 30, 31 and February 1, 2013
9:00-11:00 a.m. 1:00- 3:00 p.m. For
more information, call or visit
www.dpcdsb.org.
2013-2014 FULL DAY
KINDERGARTEN ENTRY
PLANNING FOR STUDENTS
WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
There will be an information session
for parent(s)/guardian(s) of children
with special needs such as vision,
hearing, autism, physical/medical
and/or developmental delays who are
entering JK, SK Full Day
Kindergarten in September 2013.
The information session will be held
at the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District
School Board -- Catholic Education
Centre, Room 301 on January 17,
2013 from 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Parent(s)/Guardian(s) are also
reminded to register their child at our
school office. Official Registration
Dates are January 28th from 7 p.m. to
9 p.m., January 30th, 31st and
February 1, 2013 from 9 a.m. to 3
p.m. Snow Date is January 29, 2013
from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Studies show that active children are happier, healthier and smarter.
So encourage your son/daughter to get outside and get active – you‟ll
see the benefits at home, on the field and in the classroom.
For more ways to encourage your son/daughter to become active
visit:
www.participACTION.com
INDOOR FOOTWEAR REQUESTED
Please ensure that your child keeps a pair of
running shoes or other appropriate footwear at
school so that his/her feet remain dry and clean
at all times. As well, because so many areas of
our schoolyard can be quite muddy at certain
times of the year, this would really help in
keeping mud and dirt out of the classroom.
SAFE ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE
Thank you for your efforts in striving to ensure that our school is a
safe environment during arrival and dismissal times. Overall,
visitors to our school, driving vehicles onto the school grounds,
follow the expectations to keep fluid movement of traffic.
However, we would like to review a few items that require your
attention so that the safety of children and visitors to our school is
not being compromised.
This is a reminder that the school Kiss & Ride service is only
available from 8:45 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. During this time, teachers
are on duty to support the safe arrival of students. They provide
supervision of students exiting vehicles and entering the school
property but are not able to open doors. If your child requires
assistance to unbuckle his/her seatbelt and/or open a door, please
consider parking along Bough Beeches Boulevard, just east of the
exit driveway, rather than stopping in the drive through lanes.
Please note that the area of Bough Beeches Boulevard directly
in front of the school is designated as a “no parking zone” by
the City of Mississauga.
SAFE & HEALTHY SCHOOLS
HEALTHY
SCHOOL
INITATIVES:
Healthy School mandate is to promote
a healthy lifestyle including activities
and nutrition based upon Canada‟s
food guide. As a means of promoting
positive eating habits, our Healthy
School initiatives includes encouraging
students to bring fruits and/or
vegetables in their lunches, and
becoming more physically active every
day. Is your son/daughter getting at
least 60 minutes of activity per day?
During the noon hour dismissal, 1:00 p.m. arrival times and at
3:30 p.m. dismissal, parents are welcome to access any available
parking spots in front of the school; however extra
caution is advised due to the high volume of traffic
during these times. If there are no parking spots
available in front of the school, parents are asked to
park their vehicles on the street, just east of the
school exit and walk their child to class. Cars
should not be parked in the driveways in front
of the school (Drive Thru, Kiss & Ride, Bus
Loading/Designated Fire Route) at any time. As noted on the
posted signage at the entrance of the school, vehicles parked in the
driveway are parking in a designated Fire Route and can be
towed.
Your continued cooperation in
supporting our school parking
expectations is appreciated.
BLESSING OF THE
CHRISTMAS
TREE
Read from the Letter
of Paul to Titus 3:47 from the Family
Bible.
Lord our God,
We praise you for the light of
creation: the sun, the moon, and the
stars of the night.
We praise you for the light of Israel:
the Law, and the prophets, and the
wisdom of the Scriptures.
We praise you for Jesus Christ, your
Son:
He is Emmanuel, God-with-us, the
Prince of Peace, who fills us with the
wonder of your love.
Lord God,
Let your blessing come upon us as
we light this tree.
May the light and cheer it gives be a
sign of the joy that fills our hearts.
May all who delight in this tree come
to the knowledge and joy of
salvation.We ask this through Christ
our Lord. AMEN. [light the tree]
BLESSING
OF THE
NATIVITY
SCENE:
Read from
the Gospel of
Luke 2:1-8
God of every nation and people, from
the very beginning of creation you
have made known your love:
When our need for a Saviour was
great you sent your Son to be born of
the Virgin Mary.
To our lives he brings joy and peace,
justice, mercy, and love.
Lord, bless all who look upon this manger; may it remind us of
the humble birth of Jesus,
and raise up our thoughts to him, who is God-with-us and Saviour
of all,
and who lives and reigns forever and ever.
AMEN.
TRANSPORTATION CANCELLATIONS
/SCHOOL CLOSURES
A decision to cancel school transportation and/or
close schools, due to inclement weather, is
usually made by 6:00 AM. Only the Director of
Education has the authority to cancel transportation and/or close
schools. Please listen for DUFFERIN-PEEL CATHOLIC
DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD cancellations or closures.
Announcements are made on the following radio stations:
VIRGIN RADIO – 99.9
CJCL – 590 AM
CHIN FM 100.7
CFTR - 680 AM
EZ ROCK 97.3
FM 93.1
CHUM AM 1050
Announcements are made on the following TV stations:
CITY PULSE
GLOBAL NEWS
CBC
CFTO
PRAYER BEFORE CHRISTMAS
DINNER
Lord Jesus,
In the peace of this season our spirits are joyful:
We thank you for all you have given us. The gift of life, of family,
and friends and food that strengthen and nourish us.
You loved us so much that you sent your Son Jesus to become
part of our lives, to forgive us and save us and show us your care
for us. By your coming may the hungry be filled with good
things, and may our table and home be blessed.
Bless us, O Lord, and these Thy gifts, which we are about to
receive from Thy bounty through Christ our Lord, Amen
AFTER
HOURS
SCHOOL
ACCESS
Although
we
appreciate
the
dedication of our students to return to
school to acquire forgotten materials,
we ask your assistance in making this
a rare rather than regular occurrence.
Access to the school at any time is
highly monitored and after school
hours is no exception. Our custodial
staff are directed not to allow students
and parents to enter classrooms for
the purpose of picking up forgotten
books or homework. This is to ensure
the safekeeping of student, teacher
and school property.
In rare
circumstances, where an important
item is needed, please seek the
assistance of the classroom teacher,
the
principal
for
classroom
admittance.
CATHOLIC RATEPAYERS –
CHECK YOUR TAX BILL TO
ENSURE PROPER TAX
SUPPORT
If you are a Catholic ratepayer, we
urge you to check your property tax
bill to ensure that your support is
directed to your local Catholic school
board, in our case, the Dufferin-Peel
Catholic District School
Board. If
you are a tenant, you can
verify your support by
contacting our Admissions
Department at (905) 890-0708,
ext. 24511, 24512, or 24519, or your
local municipal office. By ensuring
that you are accurately recorded as
a Catholic school supporter, you can
help deliver a powerful message to
the government about the level of
support for publically-funded
Catholic education in Ontario. Also,
in order to be eligible to vote for your
local Catholic school board trustee,
you must be registered as a separate
school supporter.
DPCDSB is now on Twitter! For the latest board
news and information, follow us @DPCDSBSchools.
DATES TO REMEMBER:
Dec.1 – Dec. 14: Christmas Food Drive
Dec.1 – Dec. 14: School Council „Giving Tree‟
December 11: 7:00 p.m. Sts. Martha and Mary Family Advent Mass
December 21: Last day of classes, Christmas Break
December 25: Merry Christmas Everyone!
December 24 – Jan. 4: Christmas Break
January 7: Welcome Back – classes resume
January 14: 7 p.m. French Immersion Meeting for SK students at St.
Gertrude Catholic School
January 17: 7 p.m. Extended French Meeting for parents of grade 4
students at St. Thomas More Catholic School
January 21: Professional Activity Day; no school for students
January 22: School Council 7 p.m.
January 28: 7 – 9 p.m. Junior & new Senior Kindergarten Registration
January 29: 7 – 9 p.m. Snow Date J.K. Registration
February 6: French Immersion forms due for parents of SK
Jan 30- Feb. 1: 9-11a.m.; 1-3 p.m. Full Day Kindergarten Registration
February 18: Family Day (no classes)
March 11-15: March Break
STS. MARTHA & MARY CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE
Monday December 24, 2012
4:30 p.m. ,Vigil of Christmas - 8:00 p.m.
and 11:00 p.m.
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Tuesday December 25, 2012
Christmas Day - 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
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Sunday December 30, 2012
Holy Family - 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
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Monday December 31, 2012
New Year's Eve Mass - 4:30 p.m.
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Sunday January 1, 2013
Solemnity of Our Lady Mother of God - 9:00 a.m.
and 11:00 a.m.
Confessions:
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Tuesday. Dec. 18 – from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
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Wednesday, Dec. 19 – from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00
a.m. and from 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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Thursday, Dec. 20 – from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
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Friday, Dec. 21 – from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
and from 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
From the Staff of Sts. Martha and Mary
Catholic School
May your Christmas be of great joy
And may the miracle of Christmas continue to shine within your heart all year.
K.J. Carey
L. Rossi, J. Ford
M. Prajza
T. Crayden, S. Tannus
L. Sim, D. Copas
C. O’Connell
G. Pineda, M. Mandarino
L. De Simone, C. Godin, B. Massis
A.-M. Loncarich
A. Bellini Kavals, A. Gardiman, A. Criminale
F. Mason, T. Jenkins, S. Monid
M. Maxymiw, G. Di Cesare
A. Slaney, L. Yawney, F. C. Almeida
M. Osmak, A. Daly, F. Sanfilippo, J. Ritchie
K. Hammond, L. Medeiros, M. Marinuzzo, M. Wasserman
Have a Blessed Christmas
and
the most prosperous of New Years.