St. Julia Catholic Elementary School
6770 Historic Trail, Mississauga, Ontario L5W 1J3
905-795-2706 or fax: 905-795-9096
Volume: 1
Issue: September, 2011
Principal
P. Nichols
Vice Principal
T. De Vellis Carino
Secretaries
A. Charette
S. Fragomeni-Jones
Superintendent
Mississauga Brampton
Central
L. Kazimowicz
Trustee
P. Ferreira
Peter.Ferreira@dpcdsb.org
Parish
St. Joseph Church
5440 Durie Road
905-826-2766
Pastor
Fr. Marc-Andre Campbell
Fr. Matthias Kim
School Hours
Start: 8:45 a.m.
Lunch: 11:45 to 12:45
Dismissal: 3:15 p.m.
JK-SK AM 8:45-11:15
JK-SK PM 12:45—3:15
Attendance Verification
Line
905-795-2706 press 1
Virtue of the Month for
September
Dates to Remember
September 2011
Gracious and merciful God of all creation,
Your have loved us since before we were
born.
From our mothers’ wombs to our eternal
place in heaven you have given us the gifts
to live and grow in safety.
We come to you now asking for the grace
and strength
To follow your plan and to form a safe,
caring and inclusive community
Here at St. Julia Catholic Elementary
School
May our faith in you and your plan
lead us to know and feel your
presence among us.
We ask this in the name of Jesus, your
Son, who lived to show us your way.
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1st Day of School—Welcome Back!
16
P.A. Day—no school
21
Pizza Days Begin- see insert
22
Open House & Curriculum Evening
26
Lunch Mom’s Begin– see insert
29&
30
Lifetouch Photo Days
30
Opening/ Thanksgiving Mass
October
3
Milk Program starts
10
Thanksgiving—No School
17
27
MBC Cross Country Meet
Board Cross Country Meet
Amen
A MESSAGE FROM PETER FERREIRA
" As your Trustee, it gives me much pleasure to welcome back all students, staff and parents to another
year at St. Julia Elementary School. A special welcome to those who are new to our school community,
may it be all that you expect from a Catholic school.
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic School Board is a vibrant
part of this community and of our parishes, and the
preferred choice for parents and supporters of Catholic education in our region.
We continue to be a Board that our community can
be proud of, as our successes mount and our leadership in provincial initiatives continues to be wellrecognized and emulated. Each of us contributes to
the betterment of our system and, consequently, to
the improvement and quality of experience for our
students".
OPEN HOUSE &
CURRICULUM EVENING
This year our Open House will be held on
Thursday, September 22. This will give you
an opportunity to meet and greet your child's
teacher as well as look around our beautiful
school. Teachers will be involved in Curriculum presentations from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. in
their classrooms.
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Faithful Person…
Prays regularly and reverently
Learns from Scripture Stories
Honors people’s God-given names
Assumes that there is good in
everyone
 Accepts the God-given worth of
themselves and others.
Please join me in Welcoming Back:
Staff List 2011-2012
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
Welcome Back!
I would like to welcome our students and families
back for the 2011-2012 school year. A warm welcome is extended to those students and families who are new to our
Catholic community and our Junior Kindergarten students
who have started school for the first time! I am certain that
this year will bring many rewarding experiences for our students, whether they are spiritual, academic or extra-curricular.
Being part of the St. Joseph’s Parish Community allows us to
work in partnership with Father Marc Andre and the parents
to prepare our students for the sacraments of First Reconciliation, First Communion and Confirmation. As in the past,
there will be many exciting things occurring at St. Julia. I will
keep parents informed of these through the newsletter, which
will be prepared for the third Wednesday of each month. In an
effort to be environmentally conscientious all school newsletters will be posted on the St. Julia website. You can view
our website through the following process:
www.dpcdsb.org
Click on: Elementary Schools >St. Julia
The school newsletter will be posted under the ―newsletter‖
heading on monthly basis.
If you would prefer to have the newsletter e-mailed to you,
please complete the attached form and return it to your child’s
teacher.
P. Nichols
P.A. DAY—FRIDAY, September 16, 2011
No school for students.
Grades
Ms. Fernandez
Ms. Laing
Ms. Wendel
Ms. Di Iorio
Ms. Burns
Mr. Kojan
Ms. Starnino
Ms. Miceli
Ms. Kerrigan
Ms. O’Donohue
Ms. Bitti
Ms. Kowal
Ms. Freedman
Ms. Cardoso
Mr. Morrice
Ms. Laratta
Ms. Shea
Mr. Pritchard
Ms. Lawrence
Ms. Cheong
Mr. Monahan
Ms. Quintana
Ms. Hewgill
Ms. Cherapacha
Ms. Hatcher
Ms. Fazzolari
JKSK
JK/SK
SK
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Moderate Needs
Ext.
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53994
53990
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Lunch Hour Student Monitors
Ms. Coleman
Ms. Lawrence
Resource Team
Mrs. Zivkovic
Mrs. Beaty
Mrs. Blundy
Mrs. Corrente
Mrs. Higgins
Mrs. D’Arrisso
Mr. Migdal
Ext.
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53966
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FSL
Mlle Hewitt
M. Attinello
ERW
Ms. Baptista
Mrs. Gasparini
Ms. Jose
Mrs. Milheiras
Mrs. Lalonde
Ms. Cartini
Secretaries
Ms. Charette
Ms. Jones
Custodians
Mr. Frankish
Mr. Wysocki
Mr. Ticconi
ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH INFORMATION
WELCOME & GOOD BYE!
We would like to take this opportunity to say good bye to C.
Debono and wish her luck in her new French position at
St. Therese of the child Jesus.
We would like to welcome our new staff members for 20112012:
A. Attinello, French
C. Gasparini, ERW
A. Hewitt, French
I. Cartini, ERW
VISITORS TO THE SCHOOL
Parents and visitors are welcome and are required to report to the
front office and sign a Visitor's Log. You will be asked to wear a
visitor's badge prior to accessing other areas of the school for special events, masses or celebrations. If you are picking up your
child early, you must report to the office and sign him/her out; he/
she will then be sent to the office to meet you. If you wish to speak
to a teacher please arrange for an appointment as not to interrupt
class time.
UNITED WAY & SHARE LIFE
You will see staff ―dressing down‖ on Fridays in support of the
United Way and Share Life. Each staff member has made donations to these charities.
Parent information evenings are set up for grade 2 and 8 students
who will be participating in the sacraments. Information will be sent
home shortly with your child. Please contact the church office at
905-826-2766 for additional information.
Completed Confirmation and 1st Communion Registration
Packages must be returned on any of the following dates to the
Parish:
October 17—9:00 a.m.—12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
October 18 –9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
October 19-9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
October 20-9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
October 21-9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
SACRAMENTS:
Reconciliation date: Friday, February 17 1t 9:30 a.m. Information
meeting on October 23 at 9:00-noon, or Jan 17 & 24.
1st Communion date: Sunday, April 22 at 3:30 p.m.
Confirmation Date: Tuesday, April 10, AT 7:00 p.m.
Student Masses at St. Julia School—all Welcome:
1. Opening Mass, Friday, September 30 at 10:00 am.
2. Advent Mass, Friday, December 9 at 10 :00 am.
3. Lenten Mass, Thursday, March 8 at 10:00 am.
4. End of the Year Mass, Thursday, June 14 at 10:00 am.
5. Graduation mass @ St. Joseph’s Parish June 27 at 10:00 a.m.
TRANSPORTATION
We appreciate your patience while bus routes and seating on the
buses is sorted out at the beginning of the year. We are trying to
get a count of exactly how many students are riding the bus in
order to offer spaces for those who have requested a courtesy seat.
If your child qualifies for bussing, but will not require bussing,
please notify the office. Parents of students who are eligible for
transportation will be able to login to the www.stopr.ca. site and
access the specific details of only their child’s transportation arrangements.
COURTESY SEAT POLICY
Bussing from St. Julia will be provided in accordance to the
guidelines set forth by the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School
Board. In keeping with the Board’s policy, younger students will
be given priority. Parents are asked to apply in writing and indicate your child’s name, bus # and bus stop requested, home address, grade, and the reason for your request. Please direct the
letter to Mrs. De Vellis Carino. Starting October 5, 2011, you
may update your Courtesy Seat status byvisiting http://
businfo.stopr.ca. You must enter your child’s OEN (found on the
report card.) Once the site confirms that your child has been assigned a seat, print this confirmation and return it to the school
office for a Bus Pass. Your child may ride the bus as soon as he/
she receives a Bus Pass from the school.
STUDENT INSURANCE
As required by the Education Act and the Ministry of Education,
the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board annually provides parents with information about cost-effective student accident insurance coverage via student courier. Although enrolment
is voluntary, the board encourages parents to take advantage of the
inexpensive insurance coverage, especially if their child/children
participate in sports, excursions/field trips, or, if parents do not
have dental insurance coverage. Enrolment is required in writing there are two options for enrolment:
1) Complete the traditional form and mail it in or
2) Apply On-line at www.insurmykids.com
ANAPHYLACTIC SHOCK
As we begin a new school year we would like to inform you that
St. Julia is an Allergen Aware School. There are pupils in attendance who suffer from severe and life threatening allergies to
certain foods, such as peanut and nut products. Exposure to the
smallest quantities can cause severe life threatening reactions.
STORAGE AND ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION
Please be advised that there is a Board policy on the storage and
administration of medication. If your child requires daily administration of medication, please contact the office as soon as
possible so that the appropriate forms can be sent home. Students are not allowed to carry mediation. All medication is
stored in the office.
KISS AND RIDE
Kiss and Ride has become a wonderful community building opportunity. We are pleased to greet many of the staff, students and parents
each morning. However, we always try to keep in mind that the primary goal is to achieve greater safety for all students arriving at the
school. To that end, we invite parent volunteers to help with our Kiss
and Ride program. Many hands make light work! The safety of
this program depends on parents, staff and students adhering to the
lane markings. The lane closest to the building is the bus lane, and at
no time, are cars to pass into this lane or block the entrance of the busloading zone.
For those parents who use the Kiss and Ride program, we would like to review how it works. The traffic flow through
our side parking lot is one-way only. The entrance is clearly marked
through the side parking lot. The right, curb indented lane, marked
―Kiss and Ride‖ is reserved for the drop off of students. Be careful of
handicapped vans which will be dropping off special needs students in
this area. Children must exit from the right side of the vehicle, and
proceed to the school playground. Cars then pull into the ―Drive thru‖
lane and exit the school grounds around the front. Following afternoon dismissal, we have 7 buses which need to be organized to transport children safely home. Bus students will exit out the front doors,
however, walkers and students being met by parents will be dismissed
from the back area. Please remain on the parking lot side of the fence
bordering our school yard and do not enter the school yard. Please
allow buses to have access to the driveway in order to pick up students. Students should not be dropped off at the school before supervision is provided in the yard at 8:30.
VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers help make the difference in our school community.
The All Star Reading Program is a program for primary students who
need some extra help to develop good reading skills. No prior experience is needed and training will be provided. Each week the focus is on
a specific skill, which you and the classroom teacher will be reinforcing with your student. If you can give 30 minutes to a student three
times a week, at any time during the school day convenient for both
you and the classroom teacher, we would love to have you join us!
Please see Mrs. Beaty in the front foyer at our Open House for more
information or to place your name on our list of 2011/2012 volunteer
Reading Coaches.
All volunteers new to the school must have a Criminal Reference
Check. You may pick up an application at the office.
REORGANIZATION
Staffing and class placements are tentative and based on school
enrolment. In the event that enrolment fluctuates from projections,
adjustments may need to be made to staffing and student placement. If reorganization is necessary and your child is affected,
you will be notified prior to Friday, September 16, 2011
EMERGENCY DRILLS
In accordance with Ministry and Board regulations, 3 fire drills and 2 lockdown
procedures are conducted at the school. During a lockdown procedure the bells will
constantly ring inside and outside the school. Please note at this time only Emergency Personnel are permitted to enter the school. Practicing these drills is important for student safety in case a real emergency occurs. We will continue to prepare
students in a judicious and conscientious manner. For safety reasons, we ask that
students wear proper footwear at all times.
SCHOOL COUNCIL INFORMATION
Please consider serving on the School Council for the 20112012- school year.
 Self-nomination forms will be available for pick up at the
school office from Monday, September 12 to Monday, September 19, 2011.
Deadline for submitting nomination forms is: Tuesday, September 20, 2011
 Election (if required) will be: Thursday, September 20 from
7:000 to 9:00 p.m. in the school library
 Publication of new council members names will be on:
Wednesday September 21 (if all nominees acclaimed); or
Friday, September 23 (if election required).
 First Council meeting: Tuesday, October 4, 7:00 p.m.
PICTURE DAY
On Thursday September 29 & Friday, September 30, 2011 Lifetouch Photography will be at the school taking individual student
pictures. Lifetouch Photography will be provided with class lists
containing students names, grades and homerooms. These lists
will be returned when the photography sessions are completed. If
you do not wish your child’s personal information to be shared
with Lifetouch Photography or you do not wish your child to
participate in the actual taking of the photographs, please send a
note specifying this to Mrs. Nichols, prior to September 29, 2011.
MEADOWVALE VILLAGE CELEBRATES 175
YEARS
Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 17th from
noon to 5pm to celebrate the 175th anniversary of Old
Meadowvale Village. The Meadowvale Village Community
Association, along with Mayor Hazel McCallion and Councillor George Carlson, invite you to join in the festivities.
The event will highlight the natural beauty of the Credit
River Valley and will bring the history of the First Nations
People, and the original Irish settlers, to life.
Come out and celebrate this milestone on Old Derry Road
between Second Line West and Historic Trail. You'll find...
 Heritage exhibitors and guided walking tours sponsored by Heritage Mississauga
 Madd Paddy Irish band performing (one member
of the band has three grandchildren at St. Julia)
 Goggin-Carroll Irish dancers
 First Nations drumming presentations
 Photo opportunities with early settler actors
 Antique vehicles and railway memorabilia
 Wood carving
 Face painting and crafts
 Food kioks
 Open houses and more
Any funds earned at the event will go towards the building of a
Bell Tower on the original village school which is currently used
as a Community Centre.
PED BOARD POLICY ( Personal Electronic Devices)
To promote respect for the dignity of all members of our school community and to enhance student achievement and safety, the use of a
PED is strictly prohibited in the school (including portables) or during
school related activities (such as retreats, field trips, sports events, etc.)
Failure to comply with this policy may result in the confiscation of the
PED and/or disciplinary action as outlined in the Catholic Code of
Conduct 2001. The school and the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District
School Board assume no responsibility for the loss, recovery, repair or
replacement for any PED brought onto school property.
It is the policy of the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board that
PEDs are to be kept out of sight, turned off and not used within school
premises or during school sanctioned events. To prevent the loss or
damage of PEDs, the school encourages students to leave their PEDs at
home or in their lockers.
Personal Electronic Devices (PEDs) are Wireless and/or Portable
Electronic Handheld Equipment that include, but are not limited to,
existing and emerging Mobile Communication Systems and Smart
Technologies (cell phones, smart phones, walkie-talkies, pagers, etc.).
Portable Internet Devices (mobile managers, mobile messengers,
BlackBerry handsets, etc.). PDAs (Palm organizers, pocket PCs, etc.).
Handheld Entertainment Systems (video games, CD players, compact DVD players, MP3 players, iPods etc.), digital or film Cameras,
digital or analogue Audio Recorders or Video Recorders (tape recorders, camcorders, etc.). Spy Gadgets (spy cameras, covert listening
devices, etc.), and any other Convergent Communication Technologies that do any number of the previously mentioned functions.
INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
LEVEL
Register Saturday September 10, 2011, for International Language classes
of your choice of 24 languages offered throughout DPCDSB. The elementary school International Language Program (JK-8) takes place on
Saturdays beginning September 10 through June 3 (Sundays at St. Herbert) from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. Parents who wish to register their child for
this program may attend a walk-in registration at the school which offers
the language of interest tot hem, on Saturdays (Sundays at St. Herbert)
from9:00 to 11:30 a.m. as of
September 10. Registration is ongoing (space permitting) throughout the
school year. For specific International language classes not currently not
offered please call our office at 905-891-9263 Ext. 0.
THE MILK PROGRAM IS BACK
Does your child eat lunch at school? Do you want to ensure they enjoy fresh,
cold milk? Starting Monday, October 3, 2011, our school is once again participating in the Elementary School Milk Program run by Dairy Farmers of
Canada. Now, your child can have fresh, cold milk at lunchtime. This program provides the kind of healthy goodness that helps children concentrate,
have more energy, and get most out of their school day. No other drink
comes close to giving children the 16 essential nutrients they need to grow
and be healthy.
Here is how to order:
Use the order form attached with the newsletter. Make payment in cash or by
cheque. If paying by cash, pleases send exact change only. Cheques
should be made payable to St. Julia. Please return the order form, along with
your payment, to your child's teacher by Monday, September 26, 2011. We
will offer both white and chocolate milk in the 250ml size for $0.95. The
staff and students of the Special Education department will be running the
program and proceeds go towards supplementing the life skills program for
our students with special needs.
The Special Education Department
Boutique-style jewelry from Stella & Dot in St.
Julia Open House Night Raffle
When you visit the school on Open house night, be
sure to stop by the School Council Table to buy a
ticket for a chance to win some Stella & Dot jewelry. The jewelry is designed by a women who
worked at Cartier, DeBeers and Louis Vuitton, is
not available in stores and is often worn by stars.
The pieces that will be raffled off include….
The Belle Fleur Ring ($49)
The Stella Vintage Link Necklace ($108)
The Vintage Cluster ring ($39)
The Pearl and Pave Rope Necklace ($69)
The Penelope Necklace ($79)
The Soiree Studs ($26)
Tickets are $5 each or three for $10 to be part of
the raffle. When all the tickets are collected, the
first name drawn will get their pick of one piece of
jewelry, the second name drawn then chooses one
piece and so on. The draw will not happen the
night of the Open House and winners will be notified the following week.
YOU’RE INVITED- AUTISM AWARENESS DAY
Sunday, September 25, 2011
St. Joseph’s parish hall 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Free admission. Refreshments served.
Hosted by the Catholic Women’s League
St. Joseph’s Parish
Today it is estimated that 1 in 150 children are
affected by autism, a complex neurological
disorder. There is a higher prevalence in boys
of 1 in 94! Statistics project a continued yearly
increase of 10-15 %. Indeed, it’s not uncommon today to have a child, or to know someone
who has a child, who is dealing with autism.
The emotional and financial toll on families of
autistic children can be severe. There is no
cure for autism at this time. While there may
be many treatments and therapies available,
these services are not a one stop shop and most
often cost is not covered by government or private health plans. Parents of children with Autism have to learn to deal with Medical Doctors, Naturopathic Doctors, School Boards,
Teachers, Government Agencies, Dieticians,
and most of all need to become experts at research on this medical condition. Our Awareness Day will include speakers from Erinoakkids Autism Service on the topics of detection
and support services in our community. The
Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides will
also speak and demonstrate the training of Autism Dog Guides. Please join us in learning
more about this important topic.
St. Julia Community: We would like to update our records! Even if you did receive the newsletter electronically last year, please provide us with your email address once again if you wish
to continue to receive the monthly newsletter electronically. Thank you!
I would like to have the Newsletter e-mailed to me at the following:
Current e-mail address:
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Parent Name:
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Child(ren) name
(s):____________________________________________________________________
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(ONE FORM PER FAMILY—PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY)