Queen of Heaven School
1198 Alexandra Ave., Mississauga, Ontario, L5E 2A5
Phone: (905) 278-9771
Fax: (905) 891-5972
September
April
2011
2016
Newsletter
Catholic Education Week May 1-6th
Pope Francis has declared 2016 a “Holy Year of Mercy” as a way for the
Catholic church to “make more evident, its mission to be a witness of
mercy”. The Holy Year began on December 8, 2015 and will be celebrated until November 20, 2016. Throughout the year, there will be a series
of jubilee celebrations on the theme of mercy for teenagers, deacons,
the sick and disabled, prisoners, catechists and clergy.
M. Cloutier
McCann
Principal
T. Podobnik
Vice-Principal
D. Crook
Head Secretary
T. Lariviere
Superintendent
Of Schools
(905) 890-1221
M. Pascucci
As well, Pope Francis opened the Vatican’s Holy Door on December 8th.
The Holy Door is opened to evoke the concept of forgiveness which is
the main focus of a Holy Year. The theme God’s mercy is illustrated in
fifteen of the sixteen bronze panels that make up the Vatican Door. There are seven such Holy
Doors in the world, including one in Quebec City.
Catholic Education Week 2016 combines both the theme of mercy and the act of opening
doors of reconciliation, mercy and forgiveness to all around us.
Trustee Wards 1&3
(905) 302-3096
mario.pascucci@
dpcdsb.org
R. Chambers
C.vanBroekhoven
School Council
Co-Chair
Fr. P. Jones
Pastor
St. Dominic Church
(905) 278-7762
EQAO
Every student in
Grade 3 and 6 in the
province of Ontario will take this provincial assessment in reading, writing,
and mathematics. It will take place between May 25th and June 8th, for all
students in grade 3 and grade 6. Kindly
avoid booking dental, doctor appointments or vacations during this time.
The actual test will take three days to
administer. Go to www.eqao.com to
access parent resources.
REMINDERS
 April 2 & 3- Confirmation Enrolment
 April 2—St. Dominic Church Skating Party
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Port Credit Arena 7-8pm
April 11—PA Day
April 26—Math Night
Catholic Education Week May 1-6th
May 13 —PA day
May 22—Victoria Day
Attachments
 Math At Home
 Invitation to Family Math Night
DATE CHANGE—School Council
Please be advised that the School Council meeting has been changed to:
TUESDAY, APRIL 19th 7:00 p.m. at
St. Dominic Church
SCHOOL HOURS
School begins each day at 8:30 a.m.
Punctuality is the responsibility of both
child and parent. Arriving late disrupts
your child’s learning and the commencement of lessons. Please support us in our
efforts to have a great start each day!
STUDENT ABSENCES
We thank you for your continued support in following
the “Reporting Absences” procedure. For families new
to the school, you can reach the school answering
service by calling (905) 278-9771 please leave the
following information:
 Date of absence
 Student's full name
 Grade level and teacher
 Reason for absence
 Date of return
Please continue to call each day that your child is absent.
When your child returns to school, please provide the
teacher with a note regarding the specific reason for the
absence.
PLEASE LABEL BELONGINGS
Please label your child’s belongings so that when hats,
mittens, gloves, boots or jackets go astray they can be
found. Our LOST & FOUND table grows daily with lost
items that have not been retrieved. All items not claimed
will be donated to charity.
April Virtue of:
I am a loving person.
I show my love by doing kind things and saying
kind words.
I treat others as I want to be treated.
I love God and all that God has created,
including myself.
God has given us many guidelines and examples of how
to live our lives. He sent his Son Jesus to make sure
that we could see what life could be like. Jesus made
one lesson clear above all other lessons—the lesson of
love. Love is not about us—it is about forgetting ourselves and looking out for the good of the other. That’s
what Jesus did—he forgot about himself on purpose.
He chose to give up his life for the good of others—us!
Becoming a truly loving person is challenging. It takes
prayer and concentration to get used to making little
sacrifices for the good of others. Making little sacrifices
on purpose so that others will have a bit of food, a bit of
shelter, a bit of peace, a bit of quiet, a bit of fun, a bit
of friendship.
TERS
VISITOR AND PARENT SIGN IN
Please do not escort students directly to
class; rather, report to the main office
and the secretary will ensure that your child
gets to class safely. If necessary a visitor’s sticker will be
issued. It takes only a minute to help keep your children
safe. Students and staff feel safer when a visitor’s sticker
is visible on unfamiliar faces as well as familiar ones. Your
cooperation is appreciated.
DPCDSB is now on Twitter!
For the latest board news and information, follow us
@DPCDSBSchools.
WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT TO KEEP OUR
STUDENTS SAFE BY FOLLOWING THE
RULES FOR KISS’N RIDE
8:15—8:30 am & 2:30—3:15 pm
Parking lot is closed to ALL Parents at:
 8:15-8:30 and 3:00-3:15.
 EXCEPTION—Handicap Permits
Please use the crosswalk between:
8:15-8:30 & 3:00-3:15
No parked cars in the Kiss and Ride Lane
The Kiss and Ride Policy Is Enforced To Ensure
Safety for All Students.
Library News
This month in the library, we will focus on the season
of Spring, Life Cycles, the Virtue of Love and Earth
Day.
Our Snuggle Up Book Club continues to be popular,
offering students the opportunity to come to the library during last recess to read or exchange library
books. It is such a pleasure to see so many students
reading every day, playing chess, discussing books,
drawing and enjoying the library!
"Reading should not be presented to children as a
chore or duty.
It should be offered to them as a precious gift."
Kate DiCamillo
FLEXIBLE BOUNDARY POLICY
September 2016 PLACEMENTS
In May of each year, teachers and administrators
work together to determine class placements. This is
a complex process, and is done in consultation with
this years’ teachers, support staff and administration.
In each class we strive for a balance of learning
styles, a balance of gender, a balance of learning
needs, and a cross section of abilities.
If you as a parent wish to provide input into the process, please take into consideration the following
guidelines:
 Input must be in written form to Mrs. McCann no
later than April 22, 2016.
 Frame your request in terms of educational contexts e.g. your child’s learning needs/style; information not already known to the school; tips on
what has worked best for your child in the past
 Please be advised that letters which cite the names
of individual teachers, or names of children you
wish to be placed with your child will not be considered.
 There is no guarantee that requests will be fulfilled, but all will be considered.
Flexible Boundary policy offers convenience for parents
who access daycare in the area. Parents who have reSpring Programs at Lakeview Library
quested flexible boundary admittance for their children Family Storytime (Drop-in)
must be aware that the policy will be considered on a
7:00 pm – 7:30 pm Tues
student-by-student, year-to-year basis taking into ac10:15 am – 10:45 am Fri
count the class size of the students who are enrolling
All Ages, Free
and the resources available at the school. While we
Special Program (All Ages & FREE):
offer support to all of our students, please understand
Earth Day Storytime
that the availability of the flexible boundary policy
Tuesday, April 19, 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm
should never negatively impact on the class size and
Friday, April 22, 10:15 am – 10:45 am
school resources. Please feel free to call the school if
Mother’s Day Storytime
you have any questions regarding this policy.
Tuesday, May 3, 7:00 – 7:30pm
Friday, May 6, 10:15 – 10:45am
ARE YOU MOVING?
Why I Love My Mom
If you are planning to move or have
April 26 – May 8
already moved please notify the
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Father’s
Day Storytime
school office. If you move out of the
Tuesday, June 14, 7:00 – 7:30 pm
area and would like your child(ren) to
Friday, June 17, 10:15 – 10:45 am
remain at Queen of Heaven until the
Welcome to Canada Storytime
end of the school year, please put
Tuesday, June 28, 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm
your request in writing to Mrs. McCann. If you have
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Stay
& Play (Drop-in)
moved out of Peel Region, register at your local school
Ages: Birth - 6 Years
so taxes will be directed to the board in which you re11:00 am – 12:00 pm Wed
side. Your cooperation is appreciated.
10:45 am – 12:00 pm Fri
Family Fun Afternoons (Drop-in)
Indoor Shoes
LEGO, DIY Crafts, and Family Fun
Students are encouraged to have an in2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Sat
door pair of shoes at school. April can be a
very wet month so it is important to have dry shoes for
school.
Eco News
Go Green at Queen of Heaven
We are continuing to work on the
following initiatives…
In this Issue:
 Þ Turn the heat down Tuesdays
 Þ Water bottle and walk to school Wednesdays
 Þ Fade out Fridays
 Þ LOL - Lights out lunch
 Þ G.O.O.S paper
 Þ Radical Recyclers
Hurray to the students in Mrs. Stewart’s class for the
excellent recycling job.
During the month of April the Queen of Heaven Eco
team will focus on conserving energy and reducing paper towel usage. Let’s all work together to keep our
Earth clean and green.
Walk/Bike to School Wednesdays
We are encouraging fresh air and exercise to promote healthy learning as
well as lessening the emission of carbon monoxide in
the school yard.
We marked EARTH HOUR on March
30th by turning out the lights for an
hour during the day!
All non-essential lights were turned off,
and other lights were reduced ensuring
safety was maintained and normal activities were not adversely disrupted.
Spectators During After School Sporting Events
A reminder to parents that any spectators staying after
school to watch sporting events in the gym MUST be
accompanied by a parent/guardian.
School Dress Code Reminders
We expect that warmer weather
will soon be here, making classrooms somewhat warm and bringing about more casual dress. With this in mind, please
remind your child what is considered suitable clothing
for school. Clothing should be comfortable, tasteful
and appropriate for a school environment. Please refer
to the Dress Code Section of the Student’s Agenda.
Shorts are permitted, as long as they are neither too
tight nor too short. Tank tops, tube tops, halter-tops,
muscle shirts or anything that exposes midriffs are not
suitable for any student from Kindergarten to Grade 8.
Slogans on t-shirts will also be carefully monitored. The
intent of our school dress code policy is to continue to
provide modest, yet comfortable work atmosphere for
our students during the school day. We look forward to
your continued support as concerned parents.
Elementary Summer School
Remedial literacy and numeracy instruction is available for Grade 7 and 8 students from Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. during July. Students are recommended by the principal. Bussing is
provided from the home school.
Teachers will be contacting the parents of students
being recommended for summer school.
Applications will be available later in April.
Summer Literacy Camp
Summer Literacy Camp is now a
THREE WEEK program.
This program is offered to SK to
Grade 6 students. The camp runs
from Monday to Friday in July.
There is a fee for this program.
Hours for these classes are from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00
p.m. No Transportation is provided. Students are
recommended by their teacher. Application forms
will be available from the classroom teachers later
this month. If you are interested in registering your
child, please speak to his/her teacher. More information and registration forms will be available
shortly.
The Yum Yum Shop
Milk and cookies as well as other PPM 150 approved
snacks will continue to be sold most days from 11:3011:40 at the Yum Yum Shop
which is run outside Room 101
by some of the most amazing
grade 8 volunteers in Mississauga. These hard-working students
are gaining great work experience handling product,
cash and customer service.
Thank you for your continued and ongoing support!!!
April 27th
Happy Administrative Assistant Day
We would like to take
this opportunity to
thank Mrs. Crook for all
that she does for Queen
of Heaven every day.
Opening Doors of Mercy
Catholic Education Week:
May 1— May 6 2016
During this week the Catholic community celebrates
the unique and distinctive contribution that Catholic
Schools make to our students, our community, and
our province. Catholic Education Week is an opportunity to celebrate the Mission of our Catholic
Schools as they strive to integrate the Gospel values
of Jesus Christ in every aspect of the school’s life and
in curriculum.
“Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.” – Matthew 5:7
The subthemes are as follows:
 Monday: Mercy that Welcomes
(Jesus and the Woman at the Well: John 4: 1-42)
 Tuesday: Mercy that Loves
(The Good Samaritan: Luke 10:25-37)
 Wednesday: Mercy that Forgives
ST. DOMINIC’S PARISH NEWS
The church will always gather. What Christians can do
together far surpasses what we can do alone.
Our Parish is in trouble in terms of mass attendance, membership on committees, and in ministries and therefore, struggling
financially. St. Dominic’s church is looking for volunteers, fundraising ideas, and feedback from our community. The church
desperately needs our help in order to continue to meet the
sacred and social needs of our people.
Our community must come together to preserve and save St.
Dominic’s Catholic Church. Our church needs the support of all
of our families. Your help in any capacity is greatly appreciated.
We can email Fr. Phil with suggestions and solutions at
fr.psuggestionbox@gmail.com
In the future church,
attendance won’t
drive engagement;
engagement will
drive attendance.
(The Prodigal Son: Luke 15:11-32)
 Thursday: Mercy that Lives the Gospel
(Zacchaeus: Luke 19:1-10)
 Friday: Mercy that Rejoices
(Healing of the Paralytic: Luke 5: 17-26)
Kidssentials Hot Lunch for April – June
available to order online
Milk and Cookie Program
The last milk and cookie session begins Monday, April
18, 2016 and runs through to Friday, June 10, 2016—
this session will run for 8 weeks. Order forms were
sent home with children on Thursday, March 31 and
are due back Friday, April 8th. Room 102 would like
to thank everyone for their support with this very
important program that promotes healthy eating as
well as providing hands on life skills programming for
the students in Room 102. If you should have any
questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Gomes, the Needs Moderate/Severe Classroom teacher
in Room 102.
Take a break from packing lunch and place an
order at: http://www.kidssentials.com
Field Trip Cancellation Policy Update for Kidssentials Lunch
Dates:
If you have ordered a Kidssentials lunch on a date your child
will be away on a field trip, please contact Kidssentials to cancel the meal as soon as you receive the field trip form. Kindly
provide as much notice as possible – 2 business days’ notice
or more - to help them plan most efficiently. Last minute cancellations are accepted until 8am on the day of the cancellation.
Employment Opportunities: If you live in the Oakville/
Mississauga area and would like a part-time job working
while your child is in school, contact us today and apply by
phone or email.
Kidssentials may be contacted at: 905.855.1914
mail@kidssentials.com | http://www.kidssentials.com
DATES TO REMEMBER
April
EQAO
Every student in Grade 3
and 6 in the province of
Ontario will take this provincial assessment in reading, writing, and mathematics. It will take place between May 25thand June 8th, for all students in grade
3 and grade 6. Kindly avoid booking dental, doctor
appointments or vacations during this time. The actual test will take three days to administer. Go to
www.eqao.com to access parent resources.
Parent Tips: Strategies for Success
1. Always celebrate your child’s successes and hard
work each day.
2. Remind your child that the assessment will have
questions asking them things they have already
learned in class.
3. Be sure your child receives enough sleep every
night so that they are rested.
4. During test days ensure that your child eats a
healthy full breakfast and remember to keep a
positive and relaxing attitude in the home environment.
5. Do not force your child to study for these tests.
They are already working hard at school.
For additional information on Grades 3 and 6 testing
visit the EQAO website at: www.eqao.com and click
on : Parent Resources
Something to Remember: Although EQAO offers important information about your child’s learning it is
only part of the puzzle. The levels achieved on EQAO
will not be part of your child’s report card. The results
of the EQAO scores will be received in the fall.
YMCA
Families of Queen of Heaven Catholic School
Did you know?
The YMCA has a registered before and after school
program at Queen of Heaven Catholic School. The
program is for children 4-12 years of age. The program offers your child/children the opportunity to
participate in a variety of fun activities (i.e., crafts,
sports, group games, etc.)
(905) 276-9322 ext. 201.
Virtue of Love
1
Chess Tournament
2
St. Dominic Church Friendship Skate(Port Credit Arena)
2&3 Confirmation Enrolment
4
Intermediate Basketball home game
5
Grade 8 Graduation Photos
6
Ms. Sanelli & Ms. Gomes classes to mass at St. Dominic
7
Immunization
11
PA Day
13
International Day of Pink
Intermediate Basketball game at St. Edmund
Mr. Finelli & Ms. Murzydlo’s classes to mass at St.
Dominic
Intermediate Basketball game at Metro Andrei
14
Intermediate Basketball game home game
15
Youth Faith Ambassadors—Diversity Conference
Scientists in the School—Grade 2s
18
Intermediate Basketball game home game
19
School Council Meeting 7:00 p.m. at St. Dominic Church
Grade 2s—Rosary Workshop
School Mass
23 & 24
First Communion
25
Gr. 4,5,6 to Gregg LeRock Concert
26
ArtQuest—Grade 7s
Scientists in the School—Grade 1s
Math Night
27
Mr. Arduini’s class to mass
28
Scientists in the School—Grade 3s
29
Virtue Assembly
May
Virtue of Acceptance
1-6
Catholic Education Week
4
School Mass
School Performance 7 pm
10
Battle of the Books
10
Grade 8 trip to Ottawa
11
Ms. Dutra’s class to mass
12
Brass Rubbings Workshop—Grade 4s
13
PA Day
18
Ms. Sivongsay’s class to mass
19
Welcome to Kindergarten 6:30 p.m.
23
Victoria Day-No School
25
Ms. O’Brien & Mr. Napoleone’s classes to mass
EQAO begins until June 8th
Mississauga East Parent Engagement 7:00 p.m. St.
Timothy School