Queen of Heaven School
1198 Alexandra Ave., Mississauga, Ontario, L5E 2A5
Phone: (905) 278-9771 Fax: (905) 891-5972 http://www.dpcdsb.org/QHEAV
Mary’s Song of Praise
May
2016
September
Newsletter
2011
Newsletter
M. Cloutier
McCann
Principal
T. Podobnik
Vice-Principal
D. Crook
Head Secretary
T. Lariviere
Superintendent
Of Schools
M. Pascucci
Trustee Wards 1&3
R. Chambers /
C. van Broekhoven
School Council
Chairs
Fr. P. Jones
Pastor
St. Dominic Church
(905) 278-7762
My soul magnifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my
Saviour, for he has looked with favour on the lowliness of his
servant.
Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed; for the
Mighty One has done great things for me, and Holy is His name.
His mercy is for those who fear Him from generation to generation.
He has shown strength with His arm; he has scattered the proud
in the thoughts of their hearts.
He has brought down the powerful from their thrones, and lifted up the lowly; He has filled
the hungry with good things, and sent the rich away empty.
Luke 1, 46 - 53
ADMINISTRATORS’ MESSAGE
During the month of May, spend some time talking to your children
about our Blessed Mother. Pray the rosary together as a family. Saints
have acclaimed its effectiveness and Popes have recognized it as a rich
source of divine blessing.
Catholic schools are Catholic communities. Catholic schools are faith
communities. We parents, students, teachers, administrators, and support staff, walk and grow together in the faith which we received at our
Baptism. And it is the ‘together’ that we grow. Our growth is primarily
a relationship with God, who at our Baptism, called us by name. But
the response of each of us to that growth is both personal and communal. We grow in our faith in the nurturing atmosphere of our Catholic
community be that of our local parish, our home, or our Catholic
school community.
We would also like to say Happy Mother’s Day to all of our special mothers, grandmothers and aunts in
our Community. We wish you a day filled with love, happiness and family. May God continue to bless
all of our mothers.
Together in Christ,
M. Cloutier McCann
T. Podobnik
Our Shared Beliefs: CREATING CATHOLIC CONDITIONS FOR WELL-BEING, LEARNING AND LEADING
We believe that we are called to create a Catholic learning and working environment that is safe, inclusive, and welcoming.
SCHOOL HOURS
Queen of Heaven School hours remain the
same for the 2015-2016 school year.
School Begins
Recess (a.m.)
Lunch
Recess (p.m.)
Dismissal
8:30 a.m.
10:35 - 10:50 a.m.
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
1:55 - 2:10 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
STUDENT ABSENCES
As in the past, we ask that you call the
school on the days that your child will be
absent. This is a safety precaution that can
save precious moments should there ever be
an emergency situation. We thank you for
your continued support in following this
procedure. Upon reaching the school answering service please leave the following
information:
 Date of absence
 Student's full name
 Grade level and teacher
 Reason for absence
 Date of return
(905) 278-9771
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.
ENTRY AND EXIT
Teachers will be reviewing with their students which doors to enter and exit. Students are asked to use the assigned doors for
their entry and exit and to proceed to the
front of the school to meet their parents.
We ask that parents who do not make use of
the Kiss and Ride drop off, meet their children at the sidewalk areas located at the
front of the school at the start and end of the
day. Parents are not to be in the yard with
the children.
THE VIRTUE OF THE MONTH
During the month of May we will
focus on the virtue of Acceptance.
One of the great wonders of the
world we live in is that no two people are exactly alike. We may
share biological families or national
identity or cultural and ethnic identity, but we are all very unique and
distinct creations. God breaks the
mold every time! And that is a
fantastic fact of life!
It can also be a challenging fact of
life if it makes us afraid. Sometimes differences are scary – especially if we haven’t learned about
or don’t understand how people are
different.
The virtue of acceptance describes
our ability to look at the attitudes
and actions of those around us and
then just stop and consider without
judging them. The virtue of acceptance means that we look beyond what we see – a person’s
skin colour, ethnic background,
religion, age, gender, sexual orientation and see a person created and
loved by God.
As a loving Father, God teaches us
to treat each other with dignity and
respect. This is the way we build
God’s kingdom here on earth.
An accepting person …
• is friendly and open to all God’s
people, regardless of age, beliefs,
gender, culture or ability
• sees positive traits in others even
when disagreeing with them
• avoids judging or stereotyping
others
• understands that there may be
more than one way to do things
• sticks up for the “underdog”
Let us pray this month for the
grace and courage to be people of
acceptance – to have the strength
to trust that God is at work in everyone’s life despite any misgivings
we may have.
Our Shared Beliefs: BUILDING COLLABORATIVE PRACTICES THROUGH INQUIRY
We believe that we are called to live and work in relationship within communities modelled after Christ.
EMERGENCY
PLAN
EVACUATION
THE ONTARIO CATHOLIC SCHOOL GRADUATE EXPECTATIONS
In the unforeseen event that we should have
an emergency at our school, we will evacuate
to:
St Paul Catholic Secondary School
815 Atwater Dr.
905.278.3994
Safety regulations and Board Policy require
us to have this contingency plan in place. In
the event of an evacuation to our alternate
site, your child will remain at St. Paul Secondary School until we are able to contact
you and make arrangements for pick up.
St. Dominic’s Roman Catholic
Church
Catholic education views human life as an integration of body, mind, and spirit.
Rooted in this vision, Catholic education fosters the search for knowledge as a lifelong spiritual and academic quest. The expectations of Catholic graduates, therefore,
are described not only in terms of knowledge and skills, but in terms of values, attitudes and actions.
Vision of the Learner
Father Phil Jones
http://stdominicschurch.blogspot.ca/
The Graduate is expected to be:
1. A discerning believer formed in the Catholic Faith community who celebrates
the signs and sacred mystery of God’s presence through word, sacrament, prayer,
forgiveness, reflection and moral living.
2. An effective communicator who speaks, writes and listens honestly and sensitively, responding critically in light of gospel values
3. A reflective, creative and holistic thinker who solves problems and makes responsible decisions with an informed moral conscience for the common good.
4. A self-directed, responsible, lifelong learner who develops and demonstrates
their God-given potential.
5. A collaborative contributor who finds meaning, dignity and vocation in work
which respects the rights of all and contributes to the common good.
6. A caring family member who attends to family, school, parish, and the wider
community
7. A responsible citizen who gives witness to Catholic social teaching by promoting peace, justice and the sacredness of human life.
Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations
I AM A LEARNER FOR LIFE!
 I use my gifts and talents given to me by God
 I always do my best
 I build on my strengths and weaknesses
 I set goals
 I accept change
 I am proud of the good things I do
 I am thankful for the gifts of others
Our Shared Beliefs: BUILDING COLLABORATIVE PRACTICES THROUGH INQUIRY
We believe that we are called to live and work in relationship within communities modelled after Christ.
VISITORS IN THE SCHOOL
In order to insure the safety of students and
staff, the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District
School Board requires ALL visitors
(including parents, guardians, volunteers)
to use the front doors located near the main
office and report to the office upon entering the building. Anyone not wearing an
identification sticker will be asked by staff
to return to the office. This procedure
helps students and staff in recognizing our
many visitors at Queen of Heaven School.
If you are picking up your child at school
at a time other than regular dismissal, we
ask that you report to the office to sign
them out. Arrangements will be made for
your child to be sent to the office. If you
intend to send someone else to pick up
your children, please write a note to the
classroom teacher or inform the office.
THE LUNCH TABLE
Once again, a table has been placed in the
foyer for lunches. Please ensure that your
child’s name is on the lunch bag/ container. We are encouraging nutritious lunches.
Classes are not to be interrupted for students to pick up lunches. Please let students know in the morning if they should
expect to have a lunch dropped off. They
should be responsible to come down and
pick up their lunch. We cannot be responsible if a lunch goes missing. We stress
that there are students with food allergies
and therefore students are not to share
food. Please check with your child’s teacher if you have any questions.
MEDICAL ALERT – ANAPHYLACTIC REACTIONNUT ALLERGIES
Please be aware that there are students in our school with a severe life-threatening
food allergy (anaphylaxis) to NUTs and PEANUTs. This is a medical condition
that causes a severe reaction to certain allergens and can result in death within
minutes. Although this may or may not affect your child’s class directly, please
send lunches and snacks to school with your children that are free from peanuts or
nut products. We ask that you do not send in food products for the whole class to
celebrate birthdays or social occasions. A donation of a book or game to the classroom is a safe alternative to food products and will be enjoyed so much longer by
the children. Please feel free to contact your child’s teacher if you have any concerns or questions. We thank you for your co-operation and attention to this
health watch.
NO CHILD WITHOUT MEDIC ALERT PROGRAM
The No Child Without program offers a free MedicAlert membership to students
who attend our school and are between the ages of 4 to 14. If your child has a
medical condition, allergy, or is required to take medication on a regular basis,
then you should consider a MedicAlert membership through this program. For
further information pick up a brochure at the school office, or visit
www.nochildwithout.ca. If your child is already part of the program but his/her
medical condition or contact information has changed, call 1-877-282-5378.
STORAGE/ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION
Parents are responsible for ensuring that all medication and forms are updated
annually. If your child requires medication, please have all pertinent forms completed and returned with the medication to the office as soon as possible.
Y.M.C.A. CHILD CARE SERVICES
Y.M.C.A. Daycare operates before and after school programs, in this school, for
children up to 12 years of age. Please contact Faye Lydee at (905) 276-9322Ext.
202 for more information .
French Trip to the Living Arts Center
The Junior classes went to the Living Arts Center in Missississauga, to enjoy
French Culture and Music performed by Gregg LeRock.
Our Shared Beliefs: BUILDING COLLABORATIVE PRACTICES THROUGH INQUIRY
We believe that we are called to live and work in relationship within communities modelled after Christ.
SCHOOL AGENDAS
As you know organizational
skills are imperative in the success of a
child in school. To assist in this process,
school agendas have been given to the children in Grades 1-8. Your child is responsible to record their homework, upcoming
projects/assignments, important dates, and
teacher notices in their agenda. We are asking that you, as a parent, check your child’s
agenda on a daily basis and initial it. The
teachers will be reviewing the importance
of the agenda with their students and we ask
that parents take the time to go over it with
their child(ren).
NEWSLETTER DISTRIBUTION
The school Newsletter is sent out via email
to parents/guardians and is also posted on
our website. In order to maintain our ECO
SCHOOL DESIGNATION paper copies
will not be distributed to students but a limited number of copies will be available in
the office for pick-up. If you have not provided the office with your email address and
would like to receive school information via
email, please contact the main office to be
added to the distribution list after completing a CASL form (Canada’s Anti Spam
Legislation).
SCHOOL MASS AND SACRAMENTAL PREPARATIONS
CONFIRMATION
The Sacrament of Confirmation - conferred on May 14/15, 2016 at all Masses
GRADE 7 ONLY
KIDSSENTIALS—Lunch Program
Kidssentials Hot Lunch – May & June dates are available to order.
Take a break from packing lunch and place an order at: http://www.kidssentials.com
If for some reason online ordering is not an option for you contact us and we will be happy
to assist you. Field Trip Cancellation Policy Update for Kidssentials Lunch Dates:
If you have ordered a Kidssentials lunch on a date your child will be away over lunchtime, please contact Kidssentials to cancel the meal as soon as you receive the field trip
form. Ordered lunches will not be left at the school for late pick-up. Kindly provide as
much notice as possible – 2 business days’ notice or more - to help Kidssentials 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
905.855.1914 | mail@kidssentials.com | http://www.kidssentials.com
at:
IMMUNIZE ON TIME REPORT EVERY TIME
http://www.dpcdsb.org/QHEAV
For the latest board information and news,
follow us on Twitter @DPCDSBSchools
Report all immunizations your child receives to Peel Public Health.
**online at www.immunizepeel/.ca
** call Peel Public Health at 905-799-7000.
Student records are reviewed annually. Over an eleven week period, students
with incomplete records receive three letters mailed directly to them to request
immunization information. If parents/students DO NOT provide the required
immunization information, the student will be suspended from school.
HEALTHY EATING AND ECOSCHOOLS
CHILD ILLNESS
Please keep your child home if he/she is
sick. We discourage children who have a
fever, are coughing, vomiting or have a runny nose, from coming to school. They will
recover from their illness quicker if they are
resting at home.
We promote Healthy Eating throughout the school year by encouraging our students to bring in healthy snacks and lunches. Students will be able to participate
in activities in their classrooms and projects that encourage healthy eating.
Our Shared Beliefs: KNOWING THE LEARNER THROUGH ASSESSMENT
We believe that we are called to use fair, equitable and transparent assessment practices, informed by our Christ-centred approach
to professional judgement, to create hope, engagement, and growth for all to realize their full potential.
PEDICULOSIS
Head Lice is a common problem which occurs
at some time in most schools at least once every year. Head lice are parasites which have
been common among human beings for centuries. They are not connected in any way with
dirt or neglect. If a case is found in our
schools, we shall inform parents of the students in that classroom in a letter. We have
had a number of cases so we ask that you also
check your own children regularly. If you find
them to be infested, please notify the office.
For more information check out
FIRE DRILLS/LOCKDOWN
We are required to conduct three fire drills in the fall and three in the spring.
We are also required to practice two lock down drills during the year. Lock
down drills involve students moving away from the classroom door to a location within the classroom away from windows. Lights are turned off and
the doors are locked. These practices are to ensure that students and staff are
prepared in case we should need to go into lock down. Lock down would be
initiated by police and Board security personnel.
REPORTING HEAD INJURIES
http://www.peelregion.ca/health/topics/
headlice/.
Even when it appears to be insignificant, we try to inform parents of all reported head injuries at school. We do this in recognition of the potential danger of any injury involving the head area. Our intent is not to alarm you, but
to keep you informed. Please remind your child to let a staff member know
if they bump their head or if they get hurt at school.
UNITED WAY and SHARELIFE
OUR CATHOLIC SCHOOL HERITAGE
How was the corporation tax issue solved?
In 1962, the Ontario Separate School Trustees’ Association presented Premier John Robarts a brief which outlined the probable bankruptcy of some
separate school boards and the inferior salaries, teacher qualifications,
school accommodation and programs compared with those of the public
schools. The government began providing to the separate school boards
grants which compensated for their lack of corporate assessment. Separate
school boards were able to erect new schools and additions with gymnasiums, libraries, kindergarten rooms, and special education facilities.
CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK 2016 Theme:
Opening the Doors of Mercy / Ouvrir des portes de miséricorde
JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY officially proclaimed by Pope Francis,
began on December 8, 2015 when the Holy Doors were opened at St.
Peter’s Basilica in Rome. “The Motto, ‘Merciful Like the Father’
serves as an invitation to follow the merciful example of the Father who
asks us not to judge or condemn but to forgive and to give love and forgiveness without measure.” (Pope Francis)
All staff has contributed to the United Way
and ShareLife. The funds will allow staff to
dress down on Fridays. We are very pleased to
be participating in such a worthy cause.
Our Shared Beliefs: RESPONDING THROUGH EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTION
We believe that we are called to design and implement effective instruction that is Christ-centred, purposeful, engaging, inclusive, responsive, and which reflects success for all.
Homework Help
Q
U
E
E
N
O
F
H
E
A
V
E
N
Homework Help is a free online Math help resource for students in Grades 7-10 in Ontario.
‘Homework Help’ provides free, live one-on-one tutoring
from Ontario-certified teachers Sunday to Thursday, from
5:30 pm—9:30 pm ET. It is funded by the Ontario government and administered by TVOs Independent Learning Centre. Gr. 7 & 8 teachers will be registering their students
online for this Math support. Please speak to your child’s
teacher if you have any questions regarding this support.
Personal Electronic Devices on Board Premises and/or Board Sanctioned Events for Educational Purposes:
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board acknowledges the value of the use of technology for learning. Students are permitted to register and use personal electronic devices (PEDs) on board premises and/or board sanctioned
events for educational purposes, under the direction of staff and only with parent/guardian permission (GF 066- Network User Application and Agreement, completed at initial registration). Students may register their PED for the
purpose of connecting to the board wireless network. Students are required to adhere to the student “Personal Electronic Device Used with WI-FI Network Student Agreement” and the “Network User Application and Agreement.”
The student agreement GF 337 will need to be signed before students can use the WiFi network.
Please be advised that the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board will not be responsible for any cost
incurred through the use of personal data plans.
PEDs are to be used responsibly and should not interfere with learning; their use must comply with the Catholic Code
of Conduct, board policies and procedures. Any personal communications (i.e., phone calls, text messages, etc.) will
continue to be directed through the main office. Failur e to comply with these guidelines may r esult in a loss of
PED privileges and/or any other consequences deemed necessary by school administration.
The school principal may authorize limited acceptable uses of personal electronic devices during school-sanctioned
activities for a specific designated purpose outside of instructional spaces and/or in common areas.
Students are responsible for the safety and security of PEDs at all times and the Board assumes no responsibility for lost, damaged or stolen devices.
Virtue of Love Assembly
On Friday, April 29, 2016 Queen of Heaven Celebrated our Virtue of Love Assembly. The highlight of the Assembly was a video and pictures of our Queen of Heaven students and staff celebrating Acts of Kindness and LOVE for
one another. We thank Mrs. Yiptong’s and Mrs. Dutra’s Classes for their participation in preparing for the Assembly.
First Holy Communion at St. Dominic’s Parish
Q
U
E
E
N
On Saturday April 23, 2016 and Sunday, April 24, 2016 grade 2 students from Queen of Heaven celebrated their first
Holy Communion at St. Dominic’s Parish. We thank Father Phil for his spiritual
guidance.
O
F
H
E
A
V
E
N
Library News
The Scholastic Spring Book Fair arrives
just in time for you to stock up on books
for summer reading! The theme for this
fair is “Feeling Groovy”. The fair will be
open from May 2th to May 10th in the library.
Students will have an opportunity to browse the fair and make a wish list, which they will bring home to discuss with
you. You may choose to send in money with your child, or stop by the fair on Thursday, May 5 th during intermission
and after the Spring Showcase: Blossoming with Books.
If you stop by the Book Fair at the Showcase intermission or after your child’s performance,
we accept cash,
cheque, Visa, MasterCard and American Express and debit for your shopping convenience. Every purchase benefits
our school!
Spring Showcase During Catholic Education Week
Q
U
E
E
N
O
F
H
E
A
V
E
N
Queen of Heaven celebrates Catholic Education Week. Literacy opens the doors of opportunity and takes us on a journey of adventure, magic, imagination and learning. The students and teachers will present their journey of faith and knowledge as it blossoms through
literacy at our Spring Showcase “Blossoming with Books” on Thursday, May 5th, 2016 –
1:00 pm and 6:00 pm.
Battle of the Books
Queen of Heaven hosts the annual Mississauga East Battle of the Books Competition on
Tuesday, May 10, 2016. Battle of the Books is a fun, academic-based competition designed
to encourage students to read quality literature from an approved book list. This year 11
schools will participate, with teams of 9-12 junior students representing their schools.
The Earth Without Art is Just "eh"!
The grade 7 classes took part in a wonderful art
workshop creating embossed crosses. The students first worked on a paper template, that
they transformed into beautiful designs using
copper and aluminum media. The crosses will
be displayed in the foyer for Education Week
and will be a wonderful keepsake commemorating their Holy Confirmation. The workshop
was facilitated from Rochelle, a former art
teacher.
Queen of Heaven Chess Team
Queen of Heaven School had a team of chess players
that participated in the Mississauga East Family Tournament on April 1, 2016.
The Intermediate and Junior students played very
well. The primary students advanced to the quarter
finals playoff round. We thank the Parent Council for
the purchase of quality chess boards this year. We are
looking forward to next year’s chess club.
Q
U
E
E
N
MAKING MATH FUN
O
F
H
E
A
V
E
N
and
recently hosted a Family
Math Night. Families engaged in a
variety of hands-on math games. Staff
from both schools shared and modelled practical strategies for strengthening math skills while building the
home-school partnership.
At the end of the evening, families
were presented with a take-home
package of math tools which included
online resources, websites and applications for developing number sense
and fact fluency.
Through a joint effort of school staffs
and Catholic School Councils, the
CODE Resource Inspiring Y our Child
to Learn and Love Math, was used to
plan the evening.
“Parent engagement matters. Study
after study has shown us that student
achievement improves when parents
play an active role in their children’s
education, and that good schools become even better schools when parents are involved…”
AROUND THE HALLS
Q
U
E
E
N
O
F
Miss. East Diversity Conference
H
E
A
V
E
N
On Friday April 15th, nine of Queen of Heaven’s YFAs attended the Mississauga East Diversity Conference at
Philip Pocock Secondary School. The conference began with a liturgy, followed by a gallery walk whereby all
the schools in Mississauga East showcased diversity in their respective schools. The students were treated to
lunch followed by a presentation by the keynote speaker “The Testament”. He spoke to the students about
respect and celebrating our differences.
DATES TO REMEMBER
May:
May 1-6
Catholic Education Week
May 2 Mercy that Welcomes
May 3 Mercy that Loves
May 4 Mercy that Forgives
May 4 School Mass at St. Dominic’s
May 4 Family Intermediate Basketball Tourney at Goetz S.S.
May 5 Mercy that Lives the Gospel
May 5 Spring Showcase
May 6 Mercy that Rejoices
May 8 Mother’s Day
May 10 Intermediate Ottawa Trip Day 1
May 10 Last Day of Book Fair
May 10 Miss. East Battle of the Books Competition
May 11 Mass at St. Dominic’s (Dutra)
May 11 Intermediate Ottawa Trip Day 2
May 12 “Brass Rubbings” presentation to grade 4’s in pm
May 12 Intermediate Ottawa Trip Day 3
May 13 PA DAY—no school for students
May 15 Pentecost—50 Days after Easter
May 18 Mass at St. Dominic’s (Sivongsay)
May 19 MEAA Softball Tourney
May 19 Welcome to Kindergarten Presentation
May 23 Victoria Day—School is closed
May 24 Crowning of Mary Assembly—Please consider having your children bring
flowers to help Crown Mary
May 25 EQAO Grade 3 Day 1
May 25 Mass at St. Dominic’s (O’Brien and Napoleone)
May 26 EQAO Grade 3 Day 2
May 27 Trip to Heart Lake Conservation Area (Peel Water Festival) (Arduini, Finelli)
May 27 EQAO Grade 3 Day 3
May 30 EQAO Grade 3 Makeup Day 1
June:
June 1 EQAO Grade 6 Day 1
June 2 EQAO Grade 6 Day 2
June 3 EQAO Grade 6 Day 3
June 6 EQAO Makeup Day
June 9 Parent Council Meeting
June 13 PA Day—no school for students
June 15 End of the Year Mass at St. Dominic’s
June 22 Grade 3 Swim to Survive Day 1
June 23 Grade 3 Swim to Survive Day 2
June 24 Grade 3 Swim to Survive Day 3
June 24 Board Track Meet at St. Marcellinus
June 27 Grade 6 Trip to Mansfield Day 1
June 28 Grade 8 Graduation
June 28 Report Cards Go Home
June 28 Grade 6 Trip to Mansfield Day 2
June 29 St. Paul’s S.S. Graduation
June 29 Grade 6 Trip to Mansfield Day 3
June 30 Last Day of School
ATTACHMENTS
Math Insert for February
2016CEW Poster
2016 Summer Literacy Camp for students in grades 1-6
PCC Summer Parenting Workshops 2016
Boys Summer Camp 2016
Girls Summer Camps 2016