Congratulations and Welcome
At the most recent meeting of the School Board there
were a number of Administrative appointments.
Included in the appointments, Mrs. Parker has been
assigned to St. Peter’s School in Orangeville as
Principal for September 2013. Mrs. Parker is currently
on leave. We are grateful for her contribution to the
Pope John Paul II School community and we offer her
best wishes in her new position.
We would like to express our appreciation to Mr. P.
D’Agostino for serving as Vice Principal in Mrs. Parker’s
absence. We expect that Mr. D’Agostino will be with
us until the end of the school year.
In addition, Mrs. Quick who is currently a Special
Assignment Teacher with our Program Department has
been assigned to Pope John Paul II School as Vice
Principal for September, 2013. We would like offer
our congratulations and welcome her to the Pope John
Paul II community.
Report Cards
Report cards will be distributed to the students on
Wednesday, June 26, 2013.
Class placements for the new school year will be
announced on the first day of school. Holding off on
class placements until the first day allows for
adjustments as new registrations come in. Hopefully,
it will reduce the number of changes which will need to
be made on the first PD Day – Friday, September 13,
2013.
Sunscreen
Over exposure to the sun can
cause skin damage. Students
are
reminded
to
take
precautions to protect the
skin. Some recommendations
to reduce the effects of sun
damage are:
- wear protective clothing to cover the skin
- wear a hat to protect the eyes and the skin
- wear sun block, stay away from direct sunlight
where possible
- know your skin type: fair skinned people burn easier.
Parents/Guardians are encouraged to review these
strategies with their children.
Please remember to notify the office
Please let us know if your family will be
moving out of our school area over the summer months.
Transfer papers are required at the other school.
Last minute calls
We have numerous calls that come in between 2:45 p.m.
and 3:00 p.m. each day asking us to let family members
know of a change in home time routine. While we will
make every effort to let a child know of a change in
plan, this should be the exceptional circumstance in
times of emergency. Please ensure that your child
knows to come to the office and wait in case you are
going to be late, or to see a neighbour in case you are
unable to be home. We strive to keep classroom
interruptions to a minimum, so these messages should
be reserved for the rare emergencies which inevitably
occur.
Family BBQ
Our Family BBQ was held on June 4. Thanks to
everyone who joined us. It was a wonderful way for
the community to come together. The entertainment
provided by Joanne Chapman School of Dance, Njacko
Backo and the zumba with Soraya was greatly
appreciated. Thank you to Garden Foods for their
donations.
Special thanks to our Parent Group
especially, Mrs. Colaciti and Mrs. Castellan.
Holydays
Throughout July, Holy Family Church is offering a
weekly Summer Camp program for students. There are
still some spots available for those students who are
currently in Junior Kindergarten and Senior
Kindergarten.
Students are invited for arts and
crafts, sports, music, faith and friendship. Please call
905-857-1938 for more information.
Grandfriends
Our Student Faith Ambassadors participated for a
fifth year in the “Grandfriends” program where groups
of students travelled to the King Nursing home and
spent time with the seniors who live there. The
students and residents of the home enjoyed making
crafts and spending time together.
We wish to thank Mme Attard, Mme Filippo and Mme
LaRosa for their time and efforts in encouraging the
students to contribute to their larger community.
Rosary Club
Throughout the month of May, a group of students had
the opportunity to pray the Rosary at lunchtime. They
gathered in the school, led the school in a decade of
the rosary each day and their last prayer session took
place in the Peace Garden. Thank you to all the staff
and students who took part in praying for special
intentions.
Student Monitors
A very special thanks goes out to our lunchroom
supervisors/student monitors who have served us this
year. Mrs. Sanii, Mrs. DeFrancesca, Ms. J. DeFelice,
Ms. M. DeFelice, Ms. Celebre and Ms. DiBartolo. have
been here over lunch to supervise students inside and
outside. Mrs. Chiarotto has also been available for
occasional coverage.
We are grateful for their
dedication in serving our community.
Any support that others may offer for the fall would
be greatly appreciated. If you are interested in
helping, please submit your name for consideration at
the office.
Eco-Club
Special thanks to the Eco-team which includes staff,
students and parents for their work on our front
gardens. We are now in our third year of renewal at
the front of the school. Special thanks to Mr. Barnett
and some of our parents including Mrs. Cardoza and
Mrs. Coulombe for their work in ensuring that the plan
comes together. Great care has been taken to include
plants which are part of our studies at school and also
plants which we will see in the spring and fall while
students are in school. Thanks to everyone for your
hard work.
Storage of Medication
We would like to remind all parents who
have had medication stored at the school
for their child that it will be sent home on
the last day. We do not retain medications
from one year to the next. New medications and the
proper forms for storage will need to be filled out for
the new school year.
We will send an individual
reminder to all parents affected by this policy. Please
be reminded that Epi-Pens have a shelf life of one
year.
From the Library
A huge thank you to all the parent
volunteers who helped out in the
library and at the book fairs this
year.
Your dedicated is truly
appreciated by staff and students.
Thanks to Mrs. Milani for her weekly
help and to the many others who help during Book
Fairs.
Book Fair: Thank you once again for the wonderful
support given to the book Fair. It was a huge success.
Monies raised will go towards buying new books for the
library.
Student Safety
Please remind your children to come and go directly
when travelling from home to school or vice versa.
There is greater safety when children travel with one
another. Therefore, they should not be delaying at the
playground or visiting with other families without prior
parental consent. Please discuss street safety with
your son/daughter. Once again we remind you that the
buses are for bus students only. The school buses
cannot accommodate friends who may be going to
someone else’s house after school.
Lost and Found
It is amazing that we have so many unclaimed items in
our Lost and Found Bin. Please stop by the school and
have a look before the end of the school year if your
child has some clothing items missing. Any remaining
will be given to charity at the end of June.
Girls on the Run
June 9th is the day of the big run!
Congratulations to the students
and parents/staff coaches who
have been working together to
prepare for this big day.
Their
support for one another has been inspirational for all
involved. Thank you to our coaches for running this
valuable program. Have a great run coaches and girls!
First Day of School
The first day of the new school year for students is
Tuesday, September 3th. School begins at 8:30 a.m.
Signs will be posted around the school building
directing students to their grade level meeting place.
The school office will open its doors the week of
August 26th for new school registrations.
Grade 8 Graduation
At 7:00 p.m. on Wednessday,
June 26, Father Larry Leger
will celebrate Mass at Holy Family
Church for our graduates and their
families.
Following Mass, diplomas
and awards will be given as part of our Graduation
exercises. We are grateful to the Pastoral Team at
Holy Family Church for allowing us to celebrate the
achievements of our graduates at the church.
Congratulations to all our graduates and best of luck to
them in the future
Dress Code
Summer is almost here! Students are reminded of our
school dress code. A certain level of modesty is to be
maintained at all times. Shorts should fall below
fingertip length. Pants are to be worn at the waist.
Boys should wear shirts or t-shirts with a sleeve –
muscle shirts or basketball jerseys are not
appropriate. We hope for the cooperation of all within
our community to maintain these standards, despite
the warm conditions.
After School Security
Students must be diligent on gathering all materials
prior to the end of the school day. Once
dismissed, there is no supervision provided
to
students. Students and/or parents should
not be returning to the school after
school hours to retrieve books or
belongings. In order to ensure the safety of the
workplace, no students or parents may wander to
classrooms after school.
Similarly, please note that students who are playing
nearby after school, do not have access to school
washrooms. Once students are dismissed, cleaning and
preparations are put in place for the following day – no
students, other than those here for a specific school
activity, should be in the building at that time.
Transportation
On Saturday, August 24, 2013, the transportation
department will be holding their annual YOUNG RIDER
ORIENTATION DAY for ALL Kindergarten children.
We encourage you to participate by bringing your
kindergarten children and elementary aged siblings to a
one-hour program between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and
12 noon. Bus rides and a school bus safety video are
only part of the informative fun. All Young Rider Days
have been a tremendous successes. To confirm your
attendance and preferred time slot, please call
Parkview Transit at 905-846-1070 in June 2013.
Permission is granted for one year only. The new policy
of integrated ridership will continue next year. We will
be sharing our buses with James Bolton School. This
will increase efficiency by filling the buses with only
the students eligible for transportation. Therefore,
anyone who is now riding the bus because of courtesy
seats being available this year should make
transportation or walking plans for September. There
will be even fewer or no courtesy seats for next year.
GEOQUERY WEBSITE: http://businfo.stopr.ca
This website also allows parents to login and find their
child’s transportation information by following these
instructions:
 type in the website address: businfo.stopr.ca

click “student login”

enter your child’s OEN number – at the top of
report card, street/house number, school and
grade

This
click “login”
will
automatically
display
the
child’s
transportation information, if they are eligible.
This
capability for “student login” will be available for
parents starting the second last week of August until
the end of June each year. This feature will be locked
down during the summer for route planning purposes.
Additional features of this website are, School
Information,
Which
School
Do
I
Attend
and
Transportation Eligibility and Delays and Cancellations
STOPR WEBSITE
A STOPR website is - www.stopr.ca.
The items
available in this website, include the following:
 “About Us” – background information on
Student Transportation of Peel Region

“Policies and Procedures” – STOPR procedures
and Peel and Dufferin-Peel Transportation
Policies
Busing Information
2013-14 BUS ROUTES
The deadline for any changes to
information is the first week of July.
Please contact the Transportation
Department at 905-890-6000. For
specific information, you will need to
use the Ontario Education Number
(OEN) found at the top of each
student’s report card. We would like
to remind you that Courtesy Seat

your
busing
“FAQ” – frequently asked questions in regards
to student transportation

“School Forms” – the forms that go with the
STOPR procedures

“Operators” – a list of all the school bus
operators in Peel Region and their telephone
numbers

“Links” – Ministry of Transportation links ie:
booster seat legislation

“Contact Us” – STOPR contact telephone
numbers by area

“Inclement Weather” – updates on a daily basis
for inclement weather cancellations

“Which School Do I Attend” – a direct link to
our Geoquery website

“Am I Eligible for Transportation” – a direct
link to our Geoquery website

“Your Child’s Busing Information” - a direct link
to the student login on our Geoquery website

Dufferin-Peel CDSB and Peel DSB logos – click
one of these logos and it takes you directly to
the school board home website page
TRANSPORTATION ELIGIBILTY POLICY
The Dufferin-Peel CSB Transportation Eligibility
Policy:
Kindergarten –Grade 1
1.0 km
Grades 2 – 4
1.6 km
Grades 5 - 8
2.0 km
No courtesy seats will be provided until the end of
September.
Water Safety
Children playing in and around storm sewers and
watercourses, entering storm sewers through the
outfalls, and entering storm sewers through access
covers can lead to danger. Please share with your
child(ren):
 Water flows in storm sewers and watercourses
are unpredictable and may change quickly;
 Toxic gases may be present;
 Tragic falls could take place; and
 Access is restricted and therefore, rescue
attempts are difficult
Track and Field
Best wishes to all the track and field
participants who will be representing our school at the
Family Meet June 12 and to those we hope will qualify
for the Board finals on June 21. Thank you to the
many teachers who are in the midst of working with
these athletes. We are also appreciative of those
parents who have expressed their willingness to help
by supervising the team at the Meet.
Soccer:
Intermediate Girls:. The following players will
represent the school at the upcoming tournament on
June 13, Laura P., Emma O., Noelle D., Anna Maria V.,
Natalie L., Victoria L., Martina D., Alana C., Juliana Q.
and Samantha T. They are being coached by Mr.
MacNeil and Mrs. Condotta as well as the student
coaches, Jocelyn C., Britney G. and Madison O.
Intermediate Boys Soccer:
Our Intermediate Boy’s Soccer team played on
Thursday, May 30 in a Brampton Tournament at
Creditview Fields The players include: Joseph C.,
Tyler C., Connor M., Jessie I., Ryan K., Tristan S.,
Devin E., Daniel D., Domenic B., Michael C., Daniel
M., Jordan C., Lucas C., Sebastian D. and Daniel D.
Their coaches are Mrs. Condotta and Mr. MacNeil.
Flag Football
The coaches are very proud of our
Flag Football teams. On Friday May 24
we had two teams play in the St. Nicholas
Tournament. Each team won their playoff
to end up going head to head for the
Championship. In overtime, Mrs. Bria’s squad scored
giving
them
a
well
deserved
championship.
Congratulations to both teams, coached by Mr. MacNeil
and Mr. Pusztai: Daniel B., Aidan W., Lucas C., Tristan
S., Sebastian D., Anthony D., Alessandro C., Jocelyn C.,
Makenna M., Caitlyn M., Brittany G. and Sydney B.;
coached by Mrs. Bria: Daniel D., Rocco A., Sebastian D.,
Dominic B., Andrew R., Dalton C., Alexis F., Madison O.,
Matthew T., Analia S., James W., Jordan D., Riley M.,
Charlotte B. and Aaron B.,
On June 3, Mrs. Bria took another team to another
Flag Football tournament at St. M. D’Youville Sec.
School. Once again, this team was successful in winning
the championship.
Congratulations to Daniel B.,
Domenic B., Sydney B., Lucas C., Dalton C., Sebastian
D., Anthony D., Daniel D., Makana M., Andrew B.,
Tristan S., Aidan W. and James W. Well done!
Beech Volleyball
The Beach volleyball team has been preparing for their
tournament in Brampton on June 5. They will be one of
sixty teams entered. We would like to wish good luck
to, Daniel B., Jocelyn C., Sebastian D., Britney G.,
Michael I., Makana M. and Aidan W. Special thanks to
the coaches, Mrs. Saab, Mr. MacNeil and Ms. Geiser.