January 2014 Newsletter
Fond Farewell
Pauline Vanier
Catholic School
56 Oaklea Blvd,
Brampton,
Ontario, L6Y 4W7
Phone:
905-455-1001
Fax: 905-455-3406
Website:
http://
www.dpcdsb.org//
pvani
Principal:
I. Maas
Superintendent
L. Papaloni
Trustee
A. daSilva
905-890-0708
Head Secretary:
T. Winckler
St. Jerome’s
Parish
8530
Chinguacousy Rd.
Brampton
Phone:905-4554260
Fax: 905-450-6326
Website: http//
www.stjeromeparish.
ca
Pastor: Fr. Jan
Kolodynski
School Council
Chair
K. LaNave
We say good bye to Mademoiselle S. Moir
who accepted a permanent position at another school in Dufferin Peel C.D.S.B. in
January. Congratulations Mademoiselle Moir.
Blessing For a New Year
Professional Activity Day
Every good gift comes from the Father.
May He grant you His grace and every
blessing, and Keep you safe throughout
the coming year.
May He grant you unwavering faith,
constant hope and love that endures to
the end.
May He order your days and work in
His Peace, hear your every prayer, and
lead you to everlasting life and joy.
Amen
On Monday, January 20th, 2014 staff will
be involved in assessment and evaluation
activities. There is no school for students on
this day.
Reporting Periods
Sacrament Dates for Grade 2 Students
Report cards for the first term for grades 1-8
will go home on Tuesday, February 4, 2014.
Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences for
students in grades JK—8 will take place on
the evening of Thursday, February 6th.
More information regarding the conferences
will be sent home during the week of January 21st, 2014.
Full-Day Kindergarten Registration for
2014-15
Our Grade 2 students who have already
registered at St. Jerome’s Parish will receive Registration for the 2014-15 school year will
the sacrament of First Reconciliation on Sat- be held at Pauline Vanier on the following
urday, March 1, 2014 at 12:00 pm and First dates:
Communion on Saturday, May 24, 2014 at
Monday, January 27, 2014- 7:00 p.m. - 9:00
5:00 pm at St. Jerome’s Parish.
p.m.*
Congratulations Mrs. Thomas
We say a special farewell to Carol Thomas
who retired at the end of December after
26 years of teaching. Of those 26 years, 22
years were spent at Pauline Vanier. We will
miss Mrs. Thomas’ expertise, her sense of
humour and leadership. All the best Mrs.
Thomas as you enter this new phase of your
life.
*Snow Date: Tuesday, January, 28, 2014- 7:00
p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, January
29th, 30th and 31st , 2014
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Junior Kindergarten-Children must be 4 years old by
December 31,2014
Senior Kindergarten-Children must be 5 years old by
December 31, 2014
Registration packages may be picked up
starting January 13th,2014 to be completed
Learning and Growing Together with God
classroom teacher and French teacher to discuss the suitability of this opportunity for your child.
For more information, call Pauline Vanier at 905-455-1001. Interested parents and students are invited to this presentaA list of required documentation is below:
tion on Wednesday, January 15th, 2014 at 7 pm at St. Monica School. (60 Sterritt Drive, Brampton L6Y 5B6) AppliParents/Guardians should bring the following documents cations will be accepted at St. Monica until 3:00 pm on
when registering their child:
Wednesday, February 12th, 2014.
and returned on the above registration dates.
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proof of age of the child (birth certificate or passport)
original Roman Catholic Baptismal Certificate (for
parent/guardian and/or child) or Baptismal Certificate of other rites in communion with the Holy See
of Rome
updated immunization records
proof of Canadian Citizenship or Landed Immigrant status
proof of home address (utility bill, bank or credit
card statement)
for schools in Caledon and Dufferin County: emergency rural address numbers for identifying your
property
proof of English Separate School Support (may be
done at the time of registration by completing an Application For the Direction of School Support and/or a Separate
School Lease Agreement available at the school)
Kindergarten Entry Planning September 2014
On Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014 the Dufferin-Peel Catholic
District School Board will present an Information Night for
Parent(s)/Guardian(s) of students with Special Needs in the
areas of Vision, Hearing, Autism, Physical/Medical and/or
Developmental Delays in the cognitive and/or motor areas.
The session will run from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and will be
held in Room 301 at the Catholic Education Centre at 40
Matheson Boulevard West, Mississauga.
Information will be provided regarding School Entry Planning for students entering JK, SK and Full Day Kindergarten. At the session, parent(s)/guardian(s) will be reminded
to ensure they register at their local school.
Bus and School Cancellations
During the winter months inclement weather may cause
disruption of bus transportation and regular school operations. A decision to cancel school transportation and/or to
close schools is usually made by 6:00 a.m. and will be announced on the following media outlets:
VIRGIN RADIO 99.9
CFTR AM680 CFNY 102.1
EZ ROCK FM97.3
CJCL AM590 AM 640
CHUM AM1050
CFRB 1010
CTV
FMZ103.5
FM93.1 FM
FM Q107
CJBC (FR) 860AM
CITYPULSE
CBC 99.1
GLOBAL NEWS
CHFI FM98.1
CHIN 100.7 FM 1/AM 1540
The school boards will be communicating one of four
standard announcements to the radio stations. The four
announcements and their effect on the transportation system are as follows. (Please note that the bolded text only
will be communicated by the radio station).
1. “DUFFERIN-PEEL CATHOLIC DISTRICT
SCHOOL BOARD BUSES SERVING
ST. ANDREW, ST. BENEDICT AND ST.
PETER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND
R.F. HALL SECONDARY SCHOOL ARE
CANCELLED FOR TODAY.”
2.
Extended French Information Meeting
St. Monica will be hosting an Extended French Program
Information meeting for parents/guardians of Grade Four
students who wish to register for the program. The extended French Program starts in Grade Five with students receiving 50% of curriculum instruction in the French Language. Parents are encouraged to speak to your child’s
“THE DUFFERIN-PEEL CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD BUSES AND THE
PEEL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD BUSES
IN THE TOWN OF CALEDON AND THE
COUNTY OF DUFFERIN ARE CANCELLED”. This means that all runs listed under announcement #l PLUS the following are
cancelled.
All schools in the Town of Caledon and all
school runs that begin in the Town of
Caledon.
Individual schools will be notified if this cancellation affects their school.
3.
“THE DUFFERIN-PEEL CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD AND THE PEEL
DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD BUSES ARE
CANCELLED.” Th is m e ans that:
ALL Transportation services provided by the
Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board
and The Peel District School Board, including
buses, vans and taxis have been cancelled for
the entire day.
4.
“THE SCHOOLS AND OFFICES OF BOTH
THE DUFFERIN-PEEL CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD AND THE PEEL
DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD ARE
CLOSED.” Th is m e ans that:
ALL Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School
Board and Peel District School Board schools
and offices are closed to all students and staff.
ciate your co-operation in following these procedures.
Your child(ren)’s safety is our main concern.
Dressing for the Weather
Just a gentle reminder that students should be continuing
During the winter months, inclement weather and/or poor to dress warmly for outdoor recesses. Health officials indiroad conditions may cause the disruption of bus transpor- cate that the fresh air is good for children, not harmful, as
tation and regular school operations. When any bus is can- long as children are dressed appropriately.
Except when the weather is extremely cold or wet, the stucelled it is cancelled for the entire day. Therefore students
dents will be going outside during the recess and lunch
transported to school by parents require the same transperiods. The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Boardportation home.
If you have access to the internet you may check the Stu- policy states that consideration should be given for keeping
dent Transportation of Peel Region (STOPR) website for students indoors during recesses when the wind chill
cancellation and/or to see if your child(ren)’s bus is de- reaches –20C. At –25C students will be kept indoors.
Playing outdoors is a pleasant and healthy activity when
layed and by how long it is delayed.
students are wearing suitable clothing.
The STOPR website is www.stopr.ca
Kiss & Ride
Snow Stays on the Ground
We would like to thank those who have been using the
Pauline Vanier “Kiss and Ride Program”. However, in order for it to continue to run smoothly and safely both before and after school for all our students, everyone needs to
follow the same procedure:
As the winter weather begins, students are reminded that
“Snow Stays on the Ground”. Every child in the school
has been made aware of the importance of this rule in preventing injury to others. Students are encouraged to constructively use the snow that winter brings to build snowmen, forts, snow sculptures, etc. Please assist us by reviewing with your child the dangers of throwing snowballs and
the importance of preventing injury to other children. Together we will continue to create a school yard which is
safe for all during winter. If your child throws/kicks snowballs or snow they will receive a ‘snowball’ letter and we
ask that you review it with your child, sign it and return it
to the school the next day.
1. Students are expected to exit the vehicle when the vehicle reaches the front of the Kiss & Ride line where a staff
member is on duty.
2. In order to ensure the safety of your children, please
only let your children get out on the right hand side of the
vehicle. Please never allow them to exit on the left side of
the vehicle, as it is the designated drive thru lane.
3. Never drive or park in the bus lane at the front of the
school. This is reserved for busses.
4. During Dismissal Kiss & Ride students will be waiting
near the Kindergarten fence and will be escorted by staff to
the car at the front of the line.
5. If you need to walk your child to school or you need to
stop at the office, please park in the parking lot or on the
street if it is allowed. DO NOT PARK in the “Kiss And
Ride” lane or the PLASP Daycare parking lot. We appre-
Snow Forts
At Pauline Vanier we encourage students to spend their
recess breaks engaged in healthy, safe, and productive activities. Students typically spend time engaged in a variety
of activities including the building of snow structures or
forts during the winter months.
In response to concerns evolving from the building of
these structures we will be implementing a ‘Snow Fort
Code of Ethics’ which will be explained to students at an
upcoming assembly on January 16th and then posted in
each classroom and reviewed by staff with their students.
The code is intended to serve as an on-going reminder to
all students to continue to value and respect the efforts of
others and sets clear guidelines around these structures so
students can continue to enjoy recesses building snow
forts. The Snow Fort Code of Ethics is as follows:
Reporting Student Absences
As in the past, we ask that you call the school on the morning or afternoon that your child is absent or late. This measure is to ensure the safety of your child. Our phone number
is 905-455-1001. You can also leave a message on our answering machine at any time.
Students who leave early must be signed in and out at the
office by a parent or with written notification.
Snow Fort Code of Ethics
At Pauline Vanier, we enjoy building snow forts. We will
abide by the following agreements:
 We do not destroy snow forts. This agreement is in
effect during and after school hours.
 Everyone who builds a fort has to agree to changing it
or breaking it down.
 We need an invitation to go into a snow fort.
 We do not take snow blocks from other group’s structures unless we have their permission.
 We do not take over other group’s snow forts.
Dry Clothing Reminder
We ask that students keep an extra pair of mittens, pants
and socks in their backpacks or at school in case the items
they were wearing have become wet.
Personal Electronic Devices
Student Illness—Staying in During Recess
Students who are ill should be kept home where they are
most comfortable and can get better, sooner. A child who
is too ill to go out for recess is too ill to be at school. Your
co-operation to keep your child home when he/she is ill is
appreciated.
Storage/ Administration of Medication
We would like to remind parents and students of the
Dufferin-Peel Personal Electronic Devices policy which
states
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.
If your child requires medication please have all pertinent
forms completed and returned with the prescribed medication to the office as soon as possible. A reminder that chilJanuary Virtue of the Month is SELF CONTROL
dren are not allowed to keep any medication in their desk,
backpack or classroom (with the exception of an epi-pen if God has given us the ability to choose. We are able to conallergies are severe). All dispensing of medication requires trol how we react to what happens around us. We’ve all
medical permission and must be stored in the office.
“lost it” at one time or another. We are never proud of
those moments. As soon as they happen we make a promise that they will not happen again. Through prayer and
concentration, we can get better at controlling our reac-
tions. We can get better at showing self control. When we
all use self-control, we can be sure that our school will be a
safe, caring, and inclusive place to live and learn.
A person with Self-Control:
 Is patient
 Knows how to wait his/her turn
 Can calm him/herself down and think before reacting
to situations
 Knows how to avoid physical aggression
 Can think things through and do what is best for
everyone
Bullying Prevention Corner– Conflict is Inevitable;
Bullying is Not
The key message is January is “conflict is inevitable, bullying is not.” Through daily announcements students will be
given the opportunity to learn how to differentiate bullying
from daily conflict situations everyone faces. Everyone faces conflict in daily life and through it can learn to negotiate
and build relationships. Bullying is a form of violence that
leaves no room for negotiation and seeks to tear others
down rather than build relationships.
Tips for parents:
-help your children apply the definition of bullying to determine if a situation is bullying or conflict
Does one person have more power than the other? Is the behaviour intentional/on purpose? Does it keep happening?
(Answering yes to these questions indicates bullying; answering
no indicates conflict)
-use teachable moments and “what if’ scenarios with your
child to help them differentiate bullying and conflict
-talk to your children about the difference between being
passive, aggressive or assertive
Catholic School Council
The next Catholic School Council Meeting will be held on
Monday, February 3, 2014 at 6:45p.m. in the library. As
always, ALL parents are welcome to attend the meeting.
Lunch Monitor/Supervisor Position
We are accepting applications for sup p ly lunchtime supervisors. This is a paid position. The successful candidates
come in for approximately 1 hour over the lunch hour
when needed. The position involves supervising the students in various classrooms for twenty minutes and then
supervising the schoolyard for 40 minutes. You will be required to complete a Criminal Reference Check. If you are
interested, please pick up an application form at the office.
Dates to Remember
Monday, Jan. 13
Tuesday, Jan. 14
Wednesday, Jan. 15
Thursday, Jan. 16
Monday, Jan. 20
Tuesday, Jan. 21
Wednesday, Jan. 22
Monday, Jan. 27
Tuesday, Jan. 28
Wednesday, Jan. 29
Thursday, Jan. 30
Friday, Jan. 31
Monday, Feb. 3
Tuesday, Feb. 4
Wednesday, Feb. 5
Thursday, Feb. 6
Tuesday, Feb. 11
Wednesday, Feb. 12
Thursday, Feb. 13
Friday, Feb. 14
Tuesday, Feb. 17
Wednesday, Feb. 19
Wednesday, March 5
Monday, March 10-14
-Lunch Mom’s deadline for payment
-Pizza Lunch
- Grade 7 Inuit Games Presentation
-Extended French Meeting 7pm at
St.Monica
-Lunch Moms
-Evaluating and Reporting Day for
teachers (no school for students)
-Pizza Lunch
-YFA Commissioning Mass Grade
7and 8 at St. F. X. Parish in Miss.
-Term Two begins
-Interview request go home today
-Kindergarten Entry Planning Ses
sion (students with special needs),
Catholic Education Center 7pm
-Kindergarten Registration 7-9 pm
-See Hear Visits
-Pizza Lunch
-Grade 5 Scientists in the School
-Snow Day for Kindergarten
Registration 7-9 pm (if needed)
-Pizza Lunch
-Kindergarten Registration 9-11 am
and 1-3 pm
-Kindergarten Registration 9-11 am
and 1-3 pm
-Kindergarten Registration 9-11 am
and 1-3 pm
Catholic School Council meeting at
6:45 pm in the library
-Report Cards go home today for
Grades 1-8
-Pizza Lunch
-Rosary Apostolate
-Interview Evening
-Pizza Lunch
-Extended French Applications due
-Lockdown Practice
- Valentine’s Day
-Family Day (no school)
-Grade 8 Graduation Photos
-Ash Wednesday Liturgy 2:00 pm
-March Break
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