ST. RICHARD SCHOOL
`Family
“Think Clearly. Feel deeply. Act wisely. Follow Him closely.”
Phone: (905) 826-5572
NEWSLETTER
November
2014
7270 Copenhagen Rd., Mississauga, Ontario L5N 2C3
Fax: (905) 826-9564
Website: http://www.dpcdsb.org/RICHA
November Prayer
M. Araman
Principal
Dear God
We try our best to be nice, helpful, polite and good
To show respect, kindness and act as we should
We want to practice the Golden Rule
To live in peace – that’s what’s cool
We want to use our words to help build others up
Please help us to do what is right
To tell a teacher and not join in a fight
We want to learn from our mistakes
To use our gifts and talents
To make our school an even better and inclusive place
Amen
G. Falotico
Secretary
St. Richard Gather Club
Ape
Amen.
J. Torrao
Council Chair
A. Walker
Custodian
T. Cruz
Superintendent of
Schools
(905) 890-1221
S
E. O’Toole
Trustee
(905) 812-5163
St. John of the
Cross Church
Fr. J. Kalluvila
Associate Pastor
Fr. A. Kulanjyil
Fr. F. Antony
(905) 821-1331
Healthy Snack Service
Remembrance Day
HHHAll are welcome to St. Richard School on Tuesday,
November 11, 2014
for a Remembrance Day liturgy. The liturgy will begin
at 10:50 am in the
school gymnasium
Healthy Snacks returns Tuesday,
November 11 and will be available to all
students on Tuesdays and Thursdays until
the end of May. Students may enjoy a
healthy snack immediately before or after
the morning or afternoon recess break.
No registration is necessary. There is no
fee charged to receive the snacks.
Donations to help fund the program are
welcome. Special thanks to Mrs. Falotico
for overseeing the program.
Open Book St. Richard
On Thursday, October 16th, St. Richard teachers and School Council
members joined forces to launch the first of 3 literacy based theme
nights. After a brief introduction and presentation by Mrs. Mountjoy,
parents visited various classes hosted by teachers. During these breakout
sessions, parents learned some of the different reading strategies adapted
to improve reading comprehension. Literacy Loot Bags were distributed to
all participants as a bonus for attending. The 2nd session was held on
November 4 with the theme of comic books framing the evening.
The last session will take place on November 19, and centers around
fairy tales. Special Thanks to Mrs. Torrao and Mrs. Mountjoy for organizing
the activities and to all the teachers volunteering their evenings in support.
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Bullying Prevention
November’s Key Theme: Everyone Needs to Learn How to Live in Peace
In November students will focus on the message of peace. Peace is defined as inner contentment, serenity and
harmonious relations. Students will create a unique ‘peace place’ in each of their classrooms. The ‘peace place’ is
an area identified and decorated by students that they can use to take a moment for personal reflection or to
resolve conflict with another student. This idea of having a ‘calming’ space is used in schools, workplaces and
family homes.
Tips for Parents:
 help your child learn to recognize early signs that they are becoming agitated or upset
 create a calming space or reflection area in your home
 learn the steps of the conflict resolution model the school uses and apply those at home
Cross Country
It was another successful year running cross country at St.Richard School. For the past few weeks, the students trained
diligently. On October 9th, at Erindale Park, St. Richard had runners from grades 4 through 8 participating in the races.
They were: Aiden B, Damain C, Jikka V, Justin B, Julien O, Rishon D, Gabriel M, Brandon P, Roman P, Brynn B, Osasere A,
Khoa N, Owen W, Christian F, Mariana L, Lainey B, Katrina O, Alana W, Danica D,
Christina, D, Andre H, Meadoh C, Alison K, Carlin P, Michael W, Emanoeal S,
Sarah-Mae I, Alec B, Isabela C, Jack K, Nicholas O, Evan M, Dorian D, Roberto M,
Jacob S, James L, Joaquin R, Darko B, Tianna G, Jonzen B, Sarah P and Samantha M.
3 students advanced to the Board finals on October 30.
They were: James L, Nicholas O, and Meadoh C.
Congratulations to all our runners. We also thank the coaches Mrs. Christy and
Mrs. Malison for working hard in training our youngsters. As well, Mrs. Jordan and
Mrs. Foster coordinated the event for Mississauga North schools serving as convenors.
Kindergarten Registration 2014-2015
Registration for Full Day Kindergarten at St. Richard School will take place on the following dates in the school front foyer.
Monday, January 26, 2015 from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
If schools are closed on Monday due to weather, evening registration will be offered on Tuesday, January 27 from 7 pm to 9 pm.
From Wednesday, January 28th to Friday, January 30th, 2015 registrations will be accepted from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
You are required to produce the following documents: Birth certificate, Baptismal certificate (child or parent), proof of
address (utility bill with address), and immunization card.
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Cancellation of Bus Service
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 decided by 7:00 a.m. and will be posted on the
Dufferin Peel website, www.dpcdsb.org, and announced on the following radio stations:
CHUM 1050
CHEZ Z97.3
CJCL 590
CHIN 100.7/1540 AM
CFNY 102.1
TALK 640
CJBC (FR) 860 AM
CJMR/CHWO 1250
CBC 740 FOXY 88.5AM
CFTR 680
CHFI 98.1ENERY FM 93.1
In the event that school busses are cancelled, St. Richard School will remain open for students. The school will be closed only if
the Board decides to close all schools due to poor weather conditions or anticipated poor weather conditions. Please note that
when schools are closed to students they are also closed to staff.
Virtues Education
The virtues theme this month is Conscience.
Conscience is the voice of God within us. God helps us
choose to be good people. He has given us the ability to
know the right and decent way to act. How can we be
more conscientious in our interactions with
each other?
Congratulations to October’s Virtue of
Empathy Recipients:
Jaina Y., Luciano M.A., Danielle S., Jonathan M.,
Joel C., Lucas A., Justin N., Adande H., Justyna W.,
Benjamin B., Samantha G., Emily K., Cristian A.,
Isabella S., Anthony P., Alexander G., Amanda S.,
Jessica T., Joanna W., Jessica K., Nicholas E.,
Dominika M., Justin Y., Marina B.P., Dooreh M.,
Jonathan E., Gabriel S., Isabella D., Rebecca B.,
Abigail T., Logan M., Andrzej B., Tianna G.,
Roberto M., Joaquin R., Bernice V., Annika C.,
Logan K., Alicja R., Bianca S.P., Andre A.H.,
Christina D., Alana G., Kaylie S., Tochukwu O.,
Jacob M., Lucas M., Katrina O Ayden F., Brandon
F., Jordan D., Khoa N., ., Aidan B., Nicholas L.,
People of Conscience
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Feel right and wrong and pay attention
Listen to the voice of the Holy Spirit inside
Choose to do what Jesus would do.
Know that followers of Jesus will have to make
difficult choices
Keep promises even when tempted to give up
Can see how his/her actions may help or hurt others.
Admit their sins and feel badly about poor choices
Say sorry and try to make up for hurtful actions
Extended French Information
Parents of students in grade 4 who may be considering
registering for the Extended French Program in September
2015, are invited to attend one of the information
meetings scheduled. See enclosures for full details.
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Speech Competitions!
Dates to Remember
All parents are welcome to attend the grade 4 – 8
Speech competition on Monday, November 17 in
the school gym. Grade 4 – 6 compete from 8:50
until 9:50 am with grades 7 and 8 competing
between 10:20 and 11:20 am
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Nov. 5
Nov. 6
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Nov.11
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Nov.26
Nov.28
Nov.30
St. Richard Open Book part 2 – Comic Books
Picture Retake Day
Grade 7 and 8 Trip to Les Miserables
School Council Meeting @ 6:30 pm in the library
Rosary Apostolate
Submarine Lunch Day
Remembrance Day liturgy @ 10:50 in the gym
Report Cards sent home with students
Grade 3 Swim To Survive Program
Interview Evening for Parents 3:15 to 8:00 pm
PA day – no school for students
Speech Competitions in the gym
St. Richard Open Book part 3 – Fairy Tales
Grade 3 Swim To Survive Program
Grade 3 Swim To Survive Program
Mississauga North Speech Competition
1st Day of Advent
Gather Club
The Gather Club would like to thank all students and
their families for supporting the recent candy drive.
The hard candy and chips are sent to developing
countries where hunger continues to be a problem.
The candy helps stimulate the digestive system.
Dress Appropriately for the Weather
Now that colder weather is upon us, we respectfully remind
you to ensure that your children come to school dressed
warmly to participate in recess activities. When weather
conditions are severe, we may reduce the outdoor
playtime, or have indoor recess entirely. Fresh air and
exercise are vital components for successful learning, so we
will endeavor to have children play outside whenever
possible. Help your children come to school appropriately
dressed with warm coats, scarves, hats and mittens on
those really chilly days! For health and safety reasons and
to help keep the school clean, we ask all students to have
indoor shoes. For students in grades 1 to 3, a spare set of
socks and pants in their knapsacks is advisable. This would
avoid unnecessary phone calls to parents requesting a
change of clothing be brought to school when and if
children are wet. Thank you for your support.
Thursday, November 6
6:30 pm
In the Library
All welcome!
Junior Boys and Girls Volleyball Teams
Congratulations to the junior girls’ and boys’ volleyball teams! Both teams had an amazing
season, where they showed great team work and spirit. This year both teams made it to
the family Volleyball tournament which was played at St. Aloysius Gonzaga Secondary
School on October 7th. The girls’ volleyball team was Kaylie S, Sarah-Mae I, Meadoh C,
Samantha M.P, Bianca S.P, Christina D, Isabella C, Maria Jose L, Hannah Rose C.
The Jr. Boys volleyball team was Aiden B. Alec B, David B, Connor B, Ashton E, Andre F,
Jack K, Logan K, Maion M, Nicholas O, Dario P, Mateo R. Thank you to the coaches too;
Mrs. Polom and Mr. Shanks. GO ROYALS!
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