Queen of Heaven School
1198 Alexandra Ave., Mississauga, Ontario, L5E 2A5
Phone: (905) 278-9771
Fax: (905) 891-5972
OCTOBER 2015
Thanksgiving Prayer
October
September
2014
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Newsletter
Newsletter
M.Cloutier
McCann
Principal
T. Podobnik
Vice-Principal
D. Crook
Head Secretary
T. Lariviere
Superintendent
Of Schools
(905) 890-1221
Blessed are you, loving Father,
For all of your gifts to us.
Blessed are you for giving us the
Gift of family and friends.
We pause and give you thanks,
Lord, for all these gifts:
For the rains that give life, for the harvest.
As we rejoice in your kindness,
We pray for those who are in need.
Open our hearts to them
And teach us to be generous to others as
you are to us
Thank
you,
God.
Amen
M. Pascucci
Chair of the Board
of Trustees
Wards 1&3
(905) 302-3096
mario.pascucci@
dpcdsb.org
R. Chambers
School Council
Chair
Fr. P. Jones
Pastor
In This Issue:
 School Council Members
 School Safety
 Virtue—Empathy
 Halloween Dance-O-Thon
St. Dominic
Church
(905) 278-7762
Attachments:
Math At Home
Child In Need of Protection
Pupil Accommodation Policy Survey
Report to the Community Fall 2015
Adult & Continuing Education Fall
Courses 2015
Principal’s Message
Special thanks to School Council for the
very successful Queen of Heaven B.B.Q.
What a wonderful opportunity for families
to reunite and catch up on news as well as
meet teachers, staff, our trustee and the
new families to our community. Your child
(ren) were thrilled to introduce you to
their teachers and show off their work and
classrooms!
School Council
Congratulations to the twelve parents
who submitted nomination forms. All submitted names have been acclaimed and
no election is necessary. Our first School
Council meeting will be held on Thursday,
October 8th at 7 p.m. in the school library.
The meeting is open to all parents.
WORLD TEACHERS’DAY
Every year on October 5, World Teacher’s Day
celebrates and highlights the contribution of
teachers towards
the education and
development
of
children around the
world.
CONFIDENTIALITY
Confidentiality of Student & Staff Personal Information
We now live in an age where most parents/guardians and
many students have cell phones and other Personal Electronic Equipment (PEDs) that have photo, recording and
videotaping features. The temptation to take photos, videotape friends, teachers at school and other events is high,
especially when parent/family members are unable to
attend the event. The accessibility of these advanced technologies make it, easy and immediate.
The concerns that schools have, is how can the school,
maintain and protect the confidentiality of our students
and staff when acts that seem so innocent can potentially
have serious/harmful consequences. If photos, video clips
are placed on FaceBook pages, YouTube and other websites, control is lost on who can view it. In addition, written
consent from the participants must be secured to post such
information.
Dufferin-Peel Catholic School Board adheres to strict policies and guidelines on maintaining the confidentiality of
students and staff. At the beginning of each year, parents/
guardians sign forms granting/disallowing photos of their
child(ren) to be taken for school use (i.e., in classrooms,
hallway bulletin boards and assembly video presentations).
Schools should not post personal information on their websites. Personal information is defined in Section 2 of the
MFIPPAct, as 'recorded information about an identifiable
individual'.
Personal information should only be posted where informed consents have been obtained from all affected individuals or from persons who are legally authorized to consent on their behalf.
Informed consent requires that the person consenting understands the exact nature of the information for which
consent is sought, the potential consequences of signing
the consent form, and be given the right to revoke the consent at any time.
As such, we require parents/guardians/students to respect
and adhere to Dufferin Peel’s policy on Confidentiality of
Student & Staff Information.
LOST & FOUND
Our Lost & Found Table is growing rapidly and few students
are claiming lost clothes. In order for students to identify their
clothing we encourage you to label each article. As well,
school and lunch bags should be labeled.
In the event that your child loses a personal item you may sign in at the office and
then go and check the “Lost and Found”
boxes.
VIRTUES PROGRAM
Affirmation:
I understand other’s feelings and difficulties.
I am able to share in the joy of others.
I can sense the hurt around me.
I care about who is in trouble or has made a mistake.
I am a loyal and committed friend.
Throughout the month of October we will focus on the virtue of
empathy. An empathetic person listens attentively, notices and
responds to others, can see a situation from another person’s
point of view and knows that different people may feel differently
about the same thing. As a Catholic community let us pray for the
grace and strength to be people of empathy.
Library News and Book Fair 2015
Thank you to all families who supported our Scholastic Book Fair.
The Family Event would not have been a success without the assistance of our library helpers.
Congratulations to our draw prize winners.
Library News
The 2015-2016 school year is off to a great start.
Student volunteers are assisting as Library Helpers , the Reading
Club has begun, allowing students to visit the library during last
recess and students have been introduced to Digital Citizenship
lessons during their library visits.
ARRIVALS in PRIMARY YARDS
Upon arriving students are to gather in the school
yard at the side and rear of the building. Parents/
guardians and baby sitters are requested to move
away from the Primary Entrance, to avoid blocking
easy entry for our Primary students. Please say
goodbye at the front of the school and allow your child the opportunity to develop independence and a sense of play with
their peers, line up, and enter the building.
Thanks go out to all the parents who have been following the
entry and dismissal procedures. It has greatly reduced congestion
in the halls and school yard at these times.
Students are not to enter the school by the front doors, unless
arriving late. Students arriving late must report to the office and
get a late slip.
SCHOOL DRIVEWAY / KISS ‘N RIDE
We ask that parents continue to use the designated entrance of the school driveway to drop off and pick up your
child during morning Kiss ‘n Ride. Do not park in the dropoff lanes or block the bus lane. Students and parents
walking to school are reminded to stay on the sidewalks
and to use the crosswalk when traveling to the front of the
school.
We are in need of volunteers for the Kiss N’Ride Program . If you are able to help students before school or at
dismissal —helping students get into / out of cars and/or
directing students to sidewalks please let the office know!
COOLER WEATHER—INDOOR/OUTDOOR SHOES
As temperatures drop, students need to dress warmly and
have an additional pair of pants handy for unexpected
playground splashes. Please remember to bring a pair of
indoor shoes to keep mud and sand at bay. It is also important for students to bring—INDOOR/OUTDOOR SHOES
as we move into the Fall Season
and experience a change in
weather. Your cooperation is
appreciated.
UP TO DATE INFORMATION
Please inform the office of any changes to telephone numbers, work numbers, cell phone numbers and contact people! We cannot stress enough the importance of this information. This includes any medical information that may
jeopardize the health and safety of your child(ren).
DOGS in the SCHOOL PLAYGOUND
Please be aware that dogs should not be brought onto school property. If your dog is escorting you and
your child to and from school please make arrangements to meet your child on the
sidewalk in front of the school.
Special thank you to Mr. Leite
for picking up after the many
dogs who are let loose in our
schoolyard after hours. All our
community members are reminded to please pick up
after your animals.
TERRY FOX
On Wednesday, September 30th Queen of Heaven
participated in the Terry Fox ‘Walk for Terry.’ The
spirit of our Queen of Heaven students, staff and parents was clearly evident. Special thanks to Ms. Bertolacci and Ms Romero for organizing this event, to all
parent volunteers and to the Queen of Heaven Community for your continued support for Cancer Research. We received $702.20 in donations.
CASUAL FRIDAYS
You may have noticed that staff dress in a casual manner
on Fridays. Through donations made on these Fridays, we
are supporting the many charities affiliated with the United
Way of Peel ( Christian Charities) and ShareLife.
WELLNESS COMMITTEE UPDATE
At Queen Of Heaven we strive to communicate and develop a
plan to promote what it means to be a Healthy School by following the Food and Beverage Policy PPM 150.
All food and beverages sold in publicly-funded elementary and
secondary schools follow the Ontario government’s School
Food and Beverage Policy. The policy includes a set of nutrition
standards for providing healthier food and beverages at school.
Remember we need Healthy Eating to produce Healthy Learning!!
PIZZA WEDNESDAYS
Every Wednesday is Pizza Day. To make
it as easy as possible there is no advance
ordering. All students need
to do is bring $2 per slice every
Wednesday morning before 9:00
a.m. NO LATE ORDERS
will be taken.
LUNCH POLICY
We have a large number of students eating lunch at school and
often children need to be reminded of proper behaviour while
eating. We ask for the parent’s cooperation in reinforcing with
your child(ren) appropriate lunchtime behaviour.
Students are expected to:
 Remain seated while eating
 Not to share food (Sabrina’s Law/ Policy)
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Chat quietly with their friends
Dispose of all garbage/recyclables & clean
up desk area
MILK & COOKIE PROGRAM
The milk & cookie program has begun. The awesome students in
Room 102 will be packing and delivering milk and cookies to
students throughout the school who placed an order. The milk
and cookies will be delivered on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. This program has been implemented in other schools in
Dufferin-Peel who have Needs Moderate/
Severe Classroom. It adds an excellent component to their life skills program and helps
build a connection to the whole school.
Items sold meet the nutritional requirements of School Food and Beverage Policy.
ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE /B.B.Q.
Thank you to all who attended the Annual
B.B.Q. and Meet the Teacher Open House
held on Thursday, September 24, 2015. Hot
dogs and cold drinks were enjoyed by all and it was a wonderful
opportunity to meet with your child’s teacher. A special thank
you to our volunteers and members of last year’s School Council
who sold the tickets, served the cold drinks and hot dogs. Your
hard work is appreciated. Thank you also to our trustee Mario
Pascucci and Ms. Murphy, principal of St. Paul’s Secondary
School who were able to join us for this
fabulous evening of community building.
Queen of Heaven
Ontario Early years Centre
www.mpcrc.ca
We are open 4 mornings a week—Monday to Thursday at
at 8:45am for the community.
Drop In
Mondays to Thursday—8:45—11:45am. (Wed. until 11:00)
Family Time 9:30– 10:15—Monday, Tuesday & Thursday
Tales & Tunes—Wednesday 9:15-9:45
Gym Time—10:45-11:00—Monday, Tuesday & Thursday
(Socks need to be worn. Circle Time is at about 9:45am.
Infant Mother Goose (for infants 12 months and under)Wednesday at 11:00—12:00
Hope to see you soon! Teacher Cathy
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). 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.
Failure to comply with these guidelines may result 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.
Our CATHOLIC SCHOOL HERITAGE
A Historical Understanding of Key Issues Related to Catholic
Education: Our Catholic School Heritage
1. How long has the Catholic separate schools been educating
Catholic children and contributing to the public good in Ontario?
For about 170 years in the early 1800s there were separate
schools in many cities, towns and townships. In Peel, three separate schools opened before Confederation (1867): St. James in
Malton in the 1830s, St. John‟s Agriculture College (1861) and
St. Patrick‟s (1861), both in Wildfield.
2. Has the Ontario government always supported separate
schools?
Yes, as did its predecessor, the United Legislature of Canada
East (now Quebec) and Canada West (now Ontario) during its
total life from 1841 to 1867. One of the first pieces of legislation it passed in 1841 was the Common School Act, with a separate school clause.
3. Why did the United Legislature of Canada East and Canada
West keep improving separate school legislation?
It responded to Catholic parents, trustees, bishops and priests,
editors of the four Catholic newspapers, members of the business and professional world, all of whom argued for legal and
financial rights for separate schools.
4. Was there opposition to separate schools before Confederation?
Yes, as now, there were advocates of one school system.
Protestant spokespersons believed in the adequacy of the common (now public) school‟s basic non-denominational Christianity, which constituted an important element of the common
school‟s religion lessons and their readers. They held that beliefs specific to certain religions should be taught in the churches and homes.
5. Why did Catholics find the non-denominational religious
education of the common school unsatisfactory?
Catholics wanted separate schools where all the beliefs of the
Catholic Church would be taught, where the pupils would live
their faith in a sacramental and community manner in proximity to the parish church and priest, and where religion would
permeate the reading, literature and history curriculum. Furthermore, as modern times arrived, the multiculturalism of the
public school’s student body necessitated the eradication of the
teaching Christianity.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURE DRILLS
In accordance with Ministry regulations, we
will conduct three fire drills this fall. While
we hope that a real fire never occurs, this
practice helps prepare students in the
event of a real fire. In addition we have scheduled a lockdown practice for the first week of November. This procedure is intended to prepare students should a high risk
incident occur on school property or in the near vicinity.
EQAO RESULTS
Last May and June marked the annual administration of
the Primary and Junior Assessments of Reading, Writing
and Mathematics by the Education Quality and Accountability Office (E.Q.A.O.). Parents of children who wrote the
2014-2015 assessment will be receiving their child’s Individual Student Report shortly. These results provide a
“snapshot” of each student’s achievement of the
knowledge and skills in the areas of reading, writing and
mathematics. More general information may be found on
the EQAO website at www.eqao.com. If you have any
questions concerning your child’s results, please feel free
to contact the school.
TOYS
Please keep your child’s valuables at home. Staff cannot be
responsible for any valuables that your
child brings to school. Money, jewellery,
Pokemon cards, electronics, toys, etc.,
should be kept at home. “Wheelie shoes”
and “Bay Blades” are not allowed at school.
INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGES PROGRAMELEMENTARY
ARAMAIC
ARABIC
CANTONESE
CROATIAN
GERMAN
GREEK
HEBREW
HINDI
HUNGARIAN
IGBO
ITALIAN
MALAYALAM
MANDARIN
POLISH
PORTUGUESE
PUNJABI
RUSSIAN
SLOVAK
SPANISH
TAGALOG
TAMIL
THELUNGA
TURKISH
UKRAINIAN
URDU
Elementary International Language Classes
are available to students in grades JK to 8.
Please register at the IL sites.
Day schools do not accept registrations.
Call 905-891-9263.
There is continuous enrolment.
Classes run Sept. 19, 2015 – June 04, 2016
(9:00 am – 11:30 am)
For more information please visit
www.dpcdsb.org/programs & services/
languages/international languages
Student Agendas
School Agendas have been provided for the
children in Grades 1 to 8. As you know organizational skills are imperative in the success of a
child in school. Please take some time to look
over the agenda with your child(ren). It is particularly important to emphasize that the agenda is to be used daily to assist your child in
organizing his/her time and to keep parents informed on what is
happening in class and in the school. Please remind your child
(ren) to write contact numbers in their agenda so if they need
to call home they have the numbers easily accessible.
HALLOWEEN DANCE
This year we will be having a Halloween Danceon-thon on Friday, October 30th.. Students are
encouraged to show school spirit by dressing
up. Our School Council will be organizing the
event. Please remember that the Halloween
costume can’t have any weapons, and the students needs to
refrain from wearing masks as they obstruct their view.
Halloween was originally a Christian
Holy Day. Halloween is a shortened form of
All Hallow’s Evening. It is the evening before
the Feast of All Saints on the Roman Calendar. For Byzantine Catholics this is the Feast
of ВСІХ СВЯТИХ— the Sunday after Pentecost. On All Saints Day and All Souls Day we
remember the reposed who need our prayers. It is also a time to learn about the Saints who have loved
God and us. Decorations and costumes reflect the colours of the
fall season- orange and black. The harvest of pumpkins, colourful
gourds and bountiful fruit—given to us by God– remind us of
the goodness in our world . (Archpriest Roman Galadza )
PEDICULOSIS
We would like to bring to your attention a
problem that occurs from time to time each
year in most schools. The problem is infestation by head lice (pediculosis). If cases are found in the school,
we shall inform the parents. If your children do become infested
by head lice, we will ask you to keep them out of school until
after they have been treated with the correct shampoo and their hair is entirely clear of both lice and
nits (eggs). Your cooperation is appreciated as we
quickly try to control outbreaks. If you have any concerns, please contact the office.
HALLOWEEN SAFETY
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Please do not wear a face mask, so
you will be able to see clearly.
Wear light covered clothing so drivers
can see you.
Carry a flashlight so you will be to see on dark streets.
Go out with an adult, or an older brother or sister, if
you are under 10 years of age.
Stay away from cars, and friendly strangers in cars.
Watch for cars, and look both ways when crossing the
street.
Wear costumes above your shoes, so you are less likely to trip.
Do not eat treats until they have been checked by
your parent(s).
SAFE SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT
Queen of Heaven is a Catholic community that respects
and promotes the uniqueness of all its members. By following the teachings of Jesus, we pledge to provide everyone with a safe, caring and peaceful environment, which
ensures the respect and acceptance of all. All reported
bullying is always addressed. Your child deserves a safe
environment to work, learn and play in. Thank you for supporting us as we support your child.
DATES TO REMEMBER!
October
Junior Volleyball Home Games
1
Me to We Event
5
World Teacher’s Day
5
Gr 8 Confirmation meeting at St. Dominic Church 7pm
5
Junior Volleyball at St. Edmund
6
Gr 1 trip to Teaching Garden
6
Junior Volleyball Home Games
7
Gr 1/2 trip to Teaching Garden
7
Junior Volleyball - Home game
8
Junior Volleyball - Home game
8
School Council 7 p.m.
12
Thanksgiving
17/18 Confirmation enrolment masses
19-23 Waste Free Lunch Challenge
19
Federal Election
19
Miss East Cross Country Meet
21
Picture Day
26 Board Cross Country Meet
30
Halloween Dance-a-thon
1
DAILY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
As a school, we have implemented the government mandated 20 minutes of daily physical activity. You can visit the
Ministry’s Website at:
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/teachers/dpa_boards.pdf
CROSS COUNTRY RUNNING
Our cross country team is “up and
running”. Special thanks to the coaches Ms Cameron and
Ms. Dutra for their hard work and dedication. Practices
are being held mornings and after school. The Family Cross
Country Meet is October 19th at Centennial Park.
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District
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November
1
All Saints Day
2
All Souls Day
3
6:30—St. Paul’s Open House
11 Remembrance Day
13 Picture Retake Day
17 Progress Reports Go Home
15-21 Bullying Awareness Week
16/19/20
Peel Regional Police Presentations
29 Advent begins