66 Main Street South, Brampton, Ontario L6W 2C6
Telephone: 905-451 - 1020 Fax: 905-451-0161
JUNE 2015
Principal:
P. Roul
Secretary:
A. Magalhaes
Council Chair:
D. Medeiros
Superintendent:
Sue Steer
(905) 890-1221
Trustee: Ward 3
Anna Podesta– da
Silva
(905) 890-1221
Parish: St. Mary
Catholic Church
66A Main Street, South
Brampton, Ontario L6W
2C6 (905) 451 - 2300
Fr. Liborio Amaral,
Pastor
Fr. Vargas Lara
(Associate Pastor)
Fr. Agustine Chan
(Associate Pastor)
WEBSITE:
www.dpcdsb.org
Then go to Elementary
Schools and click on St.
Mary Catholic School
Year End Blessing
O God of all beginnings and endings,
We praise and thank you for the gift of this school year.
It has been a time filled with grace and blessings,
With challenges and opportunities, joys and sorrows.
The days have passed quickly, O Lord.
The weeks, the months, the seasons, the holidays and holy days,
The exams, vacations, breaks, and assemblies,
All have come forth from your hand.
While we trust that your purposes have always been at work each day,
Sometimes it has seemed difficult to understand and appreciate
Just what you have been up to in our school.
Give us the rest and refreshment we need this summer.
Let our efforts of this past year bear fruit.
Bring all of our plans to a joyful conclusion,
And bless us, according to your will,
With the fulfillment of our summer hopes and dreams.
Watch over us in the weeks of rest ahead,
And guide each day as you have done this past year.
Help us return to school with a new spirit and a new energy.
May we continue to grow
In age, wisdom, knowledge and grace
All the days of our lives.
Amen.
@StMaryBrampton
@StMaryFDK
Virtues Program...
This month we focus on the virtue of Fairness. We
are made by God to live together, to share and to
help one another. You can’t be a Christian alone.
Christianity is all about living together in
community. While Fairness is the belief that
everyone deserves an opportunity to succeed it is
not always about making things exactly equal.
Some people need a bit more time, space, money
or support to have an equal chance to succeed.
A fair person:
 Listens to all sides before forming
opinions
 Shows good sportsmanship at all times
 Knows the same rules apply to everyone
 Refuses to twist rules to avoid
consequences
 Works to bring about peaceful solutions
to problems
 Celebrates the successes of others
 Can balance their own rights and
responsibilities with those of others
Through prayer and concentration we can
become better at practicing fairness.
THANK YOU…
As we approach the final school days of the
academic school year, we would like to extend
thanks to many parents, guardians, students and
staff who make our school a dynamic learning
environment.
On behalf of St. Mary Catholic School, we would
like to give a very special thank you to our School
Council members for their involvement,
dedication and tireless efforts in making this year
such a rewarding one in the children’s lives. Please
consider joining the council next year and
supporting the St Mary school community.
St. Mary Catholic School would like to give a
special thank you to all the volunteers who so
freely give of their time to contribute to the
betterment of our school community.
A big thank you to Mrs. Magalhaes for running
an efficient office and to Mrs. Ferraro for
maintaining a clean and safe school environment.
A very special thank you to our School Trustee,
Anna DaSilva for her continued support and
efforts on behalf of our school and all the schools,
which she represents at the Board level.
A very special thank you to our Superintendent
of schools, Sue Steer, for her support,
encouragement and work on behalf of parents and
students in Dufferin-Peel.
Farewell …..
To Ms. Nwakoby and Ms. Minichiello who
joined us in September to replace teachers that
were on leave, we thank you for everything you did
for our students, staff, parents and community. We
wish you the very best on your new endeavours.
To Mr. Godin who will be retiring at the end of
the school year. Thank you for all your support
and the impact you made on the students of St
Mary. We wish you the best on the next stage of
his life.
Monday June 8 - PA Day – No Classes
Please note that Monday June 8 is a Professional
Development Day and there will be no classes for
students. Teachers will be involved in Term 2
Assessment and Evaluation of Pupil Progress.
Grade 8 Graduation…
Grade 8 Graduation is scheduled for
Thursday, June 18th, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. at St Mary
Catholic School, in the gymnasium. Family and
friends are invited to join our graduates in
celebration of their accomplishments.
The Graduation lunch and dance will take place
on Monday, June 22th 2015. Students will receive
more information closer to the date.
Scholastic Book Fair June 8 to 12th…..
Final Report Cards…
Scholastic Book Fair: Scholastic Book Fair is
coming to our school from Tuesday, June 8th to
the morning of Friday, June 12th. Students will
have the opportunity to preview the Book Fair
before purchasing later in the week. The library
will be open on Wednesday, June 10th from 3:00
p.m. - 6:00 p.m. for parents who wish to visit the
Book Fair at that time. We hope to see you there!
Your child’s second term Provincial Report Card
will be sent home on Wednesday, June 25th.
CHOIR and VOCAL TEAM…
A special thank you to all the wonderful and
dedicated singers in the St. Mary School
Choir! You worked hard all year and sounded
amazing! Keep those vocal cords warmed up for
next year! Also a HUGE acknowledgement to
our Vocal Team who won first place at the
Brampton West Choir Competition! Thank you to
Ms. Marchese and Ms. Hung for their time!
ECO TEAM:…
The school would like to thank the ECO TEAM
for all their hard work and dedication to making
St. Mary greener! Ms. Marches and Ms. Hung
enjoyed working with this year's team and look
forward to some new initiatives next year!
Year End
The final school day for students is Friday,
June 26. If you are planning to move over the
summer and your child will not be returning to St.
Mary Catholic School in September please inform
us by letter to your child’s teacher or the school’s
office. This will greatly assist us to facilitate the
transfer of your children to their new schools.
First Day of School for 2014/2015…
School will resume on Tuesday, September 8th,
2015.
School Reminders…
Textbooks and Library books…
As the school year draws to a close, students are
reminded to return any books belonging to St.
Mary Catholic School. Library materials and
textbooks are expensive to replace. Please assist
your child(ren) in locating any lost items and return
them as soon as possible. All Library materials are
to be returned by Friday June 12th for shelving and
inventory. Thank you.
Year End BBQ…
On Thursday June 25th we will have our annual
BBQ. More information will be sent home closer
to the date. Reminder that all students will be
outdoors for some of the day—so please dress
appropriately: sunscreen, and hats.
School Council…
Volunteer Appreciation…
The volunteer appreciation event will be held on
Thursday June 25th in the afternoon. More
information will be sent home by Mrs.
Kraszewski shortly.
Year End Mass …
On Thursday June 25th we will have our annual
year end mass at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic
Church. Parents and guardians are welcome to
attend the Mass.
On behalf of the St. Mary School Catholic
community we would like to thank you for your
dedication and generous volunteering of time
helped make our school year exciting for our
students. The School Council members worked
hard on Chocolate Fundraiser, Open Houses,
subsidies for classroom trips/events, Christmas
Luncheon, and Macgreggors Meat Fundrasiers
and so much more, on behalf of the Community
of St. May Catholic Elementary School, we
thank you.
Health & Safety –
Sunscreen reminder…
Summer is here and children are spending time
outdoors for physical education classes, recesses
and lunch hours. Please make sure your child is
protected from the harmful effects of exposure to
the sun by having him or her wear sunscreen and a
hat.
It is also important to review the dress code with
your child. Here are some guidelines:
Students are allowed to wear
 Shorts and skirts must reach the bottom of the
students fingertips when hands are relaxed at their
sides.
 Tank top straps must have a minimum width of
5 cm (approx. the width of 3 adult fingers.)
Inappropriate slogans/ads on clothing are
strictly prohibited.
Bandanas, string tops, tube tops, halter tops or
anything that expresses a bare midriff and or
undergarments, skin tight clothing, spandex
shorts or pants, sheer materials, cut-off shorts,
torn or ragged clothing and pants that sag
below the waist are STRICTLY
PROHIBITED.
Students who come to school in unacceptable
attire may be ask to phone their parents to arrange
for a change of clothing to be brought to school
and/or spend time in the office. Your cooperation
is appreciated in the event that we may need to
contact you. Thank you in advance for helping
your child(ren) make appropriate clothing choices.
Distribution and Storage of Medication and
Epi-pens forms for September…
Forms for the distribution and storage of
medication and Epi-pens will be sent home in June.
Parents can then contact their physicians to
complete these forms over the summer holidays
and return these forms to school in September
2015.
Medication Stored in the office…
A reminder to parents that you will need to pick up
any medications and/or Epi-pen for your child that
has been stored in the office this year on June 26th.
Any medication that has not been picked up will be
sent home on the last day of school with your child.
School Council Elections
While School Council elections do not take place
until September, as an active community there are
many activities that we wish to offer our students
and families during the school year. Please give
some serious consideration over the summer to
joining the St. Mary Catholic School Council.
More information will follow in September.
Remember, “Many hands make light work”.
We will be looking for volunteers to step up to take
their place for the 2015-2016 school year. More
information on how to become involved with your
child’s Catholic School Council will be in the
September 2015 newsletter.
Dates to Remember …
June 8
PA Day
June 8 - Book Fair
12
June 9
Class Placement & Transitions
Meetings – Schedule to follow
June 9
Staff Meeting
June 10 BW Track and Field
June 11 SK Graduation
June 11 Grade 7 to Teen Ranch – Extended
Day
June 11 Pita Pit Day
June 12 Grade 8 Bowling Trip
June 12 NED Show
June 12 Report Cards Due to Office
June 15 TEAM Meetings
June
Grade 8 Mount Alverno trip
15-16
June 17 Immunizations
June 18 Grade 8 Graduation
June 19 Board Track and Field
June 19 Grade ¾ & 4/5 Bowling trip
June 22 Graduation Lunch & Dance
June 23 Play Day 9:00 – 11:30
June 23 Talent Show 12:45 – 2:30
June 24 Play Day Rain Date 9:00 – 11:30
June 24 Report Cards Sent Home
June 25 Year End Mass @ 10:00am
June 25 Year End BBQ @ 11:30
June 25 Year End Dance 12:30
June 25 Volunteer Appreciation @ 1:00
June 26 Last Day of classes