St. Raymond
Catholic Elementary School
5735 Whitehorn Avenue Mississauga,
Ontario L5V 2A9 905-286-1010
January 2014 Edition
“Living In Faith”
Principal
Mr. W. Brunton
Vice Principal
Mr. T. Prugo
Head Secretary
Ms. L. Campoli
Assistant Secretary
Ms. T. Caines
Superintendent
Mr. D. Amaral
Trustee
Mr. P. Ferreira
(905) 890-1221
Parish
St. Joseph’s Church
5440 Durie Road
Mississauga, ON
905-826-2766
office@stjosephsstreetsville.com
JANUARY VIRTUE ~ Self-control
This month we will celebrate the virtue of self-control.
We may feel pressure from inside or from outside
ourselves to react violently to a situation. We’ve all “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 reactions. We can get better at showing
self-control. Self-control helps us to resist the temptation
to do something that will harm ourselves or others. Selfcontrol is one of the marks of a spiritually mature person.
When we all use self-control, we can be sure that our
school will be a safe, caring and inclusive place to live
and to learn.
Parish Team
Fr. Andre-Pastor
Fr. D’Souza -Assoc. Pastor
Youth Minister –
Ana DaCosta
Family Day Care
905-542-0101
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@DPCDSBSchool
PRINCIPALS
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“Vivo In Fides”
Welcome back to all of our staff and
students. A warm welcome to Ms.
Campoli who is returning from an
extended leave. We hope the
Christmas holidays brought peace and
tranquility and that you were able to
enjoy some time with family and
friends.
Another year has come upon us. The
month of January is named after the
Roman god Janus. This Roman god had
two faces so that he could look ahead
toward the future and back at the past at
the same time. As we end the old year and
look forward to a new one, we try to be a
little like Janus. We know what we did
wrong and what we did right, and hope to
do better this year. Some people make
ambitious New Year’s resolutions; others
just take it day by day. Let us look to
Jesus as an example of how to take on the
challenges of a new year. Jesus set the
example by teaching right from wrong and
by teaching that love for each other is
paramount.
Let us love one another more than we
did last year. Let us work harder to
improve ourselves. Let us bring Jesus’
spirit into the lives of others. Let this
New Year spark renewal for the love of
learning and achieving to the best of
one’s ability. Let January’s renewal
allow us to focus next on February’s
virtue – the virtue of respect. Leave
everyone who comes into contact with
you, better than when they first came.
To everyone in the St. Raymond
community, it is our wish that the
New Year brings you and your
family peace, happiness and good
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From the Office:
FULL DAY KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION 2014‐15
Registration for Full-Day Kindergarten for the 2014-15 school
year, will take place at St. Raymond on the following days:
Monday, January 27, 2014
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Friday, January 31, 2014
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.*
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
* Snow Date:
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
For more information about registration and the
Full-Day Kindergarten program, call St. Raymond
School or visit www.dpcdsb.org.
PLANNING INFORMATION SESSION FOR PARENTS OF
CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
On Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 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.
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY DAY
A reminder to all parents that Monday, January
20, 2014 will be a P.A Day for all students as
teachers will be engaged in a variety of
Assessment and Evaluations throughout the day.
REPORT CARD AND INTERVIEWS
The Term One Report Card will be going home on
Tuesday, February 4, 2014. Interviews will take place
on the evening of Thursday, February 6th. It is our
hope to see all parents/guardians during this interview
cycle. Confirmation of the interview time will be sent
home with the Report Card.
Parents are asked to complete Page 3 of the Ontario
Report Card. The Parent – Student Response Form is
an opportunity for parents and students to comment
upon student achievement. This is also an opportunity
for parents to express their personal commitment to
helping their child set goals. When parents return this
form to the school, it will be place in their child’s
Ontario Student Record (O.S.R.).
Kindergarten Parent Notice:
Please note that Kindergarten children do not receive
a report card in January. Dufferin - Peel will maintain
the current practice of a planned interview at the end
of term one, a checklist in June of Junior
Kindergarten/ Year One and a full report card in June
of Senior Kindergarten /Year Two full-day
Kindergarten students.
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BREAKFAST FOR KIDS
Effective January 14th we are
pleased to announce that the Breakfast for Kids will now run
twice a week; on Tuesday and Thursday mornings starting at
8:10.a.m. Students who wish to participate must return the
parent consent form.
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ADVENT OUTREACH INITIATIVES
Thank You to Our School Community for your
generous contributions towards our Christmas
outreach initiatives including Angel Tree, donation of
personal care items, donation of hats, mitts and
gloves. With your generous support, we were able to
assist families in our community as well as St. Vincent
de Paul Society’s Christmas Hamper Project 2013.
PARENTS / VISITORS AT ST. RAYMOND
We welcome all parents at St. Raymond but continue to
request that parents / visitors check in the office. In order to
ensure the safety of our students, we cannot have parents or
visitors visit classrooms or walk through the hallways. If you
need to sign out your child, we request that you do so at the
office. In the event that you need to drop items off for your
child, please check in at the office. Parents who bring in lunch
for their children are asked to leave it at the table located in the
school foyer and label it. All students leaving the school early
will be released through the front office as they must sign out. If
your child arrives late we ask you to NOT accompany them to
class.
VOLUNTEERS
We welcome volunteers to our school. If interested, please
complete the Volunteer Brochure located in the Community
Board outside the office in the foyer and return it to the office.
STUDENT ABSENCES/ LATES
Please use our 24 hour answering service to inform the school
of late or absent students. We must hear from a parent or
guardian if a student will be absent, arriving late or leaving
early. Phone 905-286-1010
If a pattern of unexcused lateness or absents
becomes apparent, parents will be contacted by
the school.
SCHOOL WEBSITE
Every few days, Mrs. Goncalves updates the website with
letters, information and other pertinent information. Looking for
a document or information, check out our website:
http://www.dpcdsb.org/RAYMO
Parents please note yard supervision begins at
8:15 a.m. Students should not arrive before
supervision starts.
February, 2014
The schools of Dufferin-Peel are currently accepting
Full Day Kindergarten registrations from families
who reside within the established Full Day
Kindergarten school boundaries.
As you do not reside within our school boundaries,
we are not, currently, able to accept your child’s
registration for Full Day Kindergarten at our school.
In accordance with the Board-approved registration
procedure, we ask that you proceed as follows:
A]
Completely register your child at your home
school in the neighbourhood where you reside to
ensure that your child is properly registered
for September 2014.
B]
Should you wish to request admittance to a
Full Day Kindergarten program under the
Flexible Boundary Procedure, please go to
your home school, ask for a Request for
Flexible Boundary to an Alternate School
form and submit it to the Principal of the
Full Day Kindergarten school anytime after
January 31st, 2014.
D]
You will be informed of the status of your
request at a later date. No flexible boundary
requests will be confirmed prior to midSeptember, 2014.
E]
Should your child be granted a space through
the Flexible Boundary Procedure, that space is
only guaranteed for the year in which the
space is granted. You must re-apply for Flexible
Boundary in every subsequent year. If space
is not available, your child will return to your home
school.
F]
Please be aware that you will be responsible
for the transportation of your child to the Full Day
Kindergarten school as per the Flexible
Boundary Procedure.
We thank you for choosing Catholic education for
your child.
Yours Sincerely,
M. Brunton - Principal
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Welcome to Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School
Board.
We are pleased to meet you and to assist you in
registering your child/ren for kindergarten.
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LIFE THREATENING ALLERGIES
We would appreciate the cooperation of the entire school
community by NOT sending any lunches or snacks that contain
peanuts/nut products, seafood/shellfish, eggs, chickpeas,
green peas, lentils and kiwi. This includes products like
Nutella as well as Sushi. Please also be aware that some
salad dressings contain oyster juice which can cause a serious
anaphylaxis response. Please do not send any food products
to mark a child’s birthday. It is also discouraged to send your
child to school with any WowButter sandwiches. We want St.
Raymond to be a safe environment for all students. Thank you
for your assistance.
FLU SEASON
We are heading into the flu season. Being parents ourselves,
we are only too aware of the work pressure you experience
when providing care at home for a child who is ill.
Nevertheless, aside from being the best course of action for
your child, keeping your sick child at home may also serve to
limit the spread of influenza in the community of school children
and staff. Below, you will find just such advice coming from the
Health Department
• Stay home! Don’t drag yourself into work or school. You’ll only
infect your colleagues or classmates
• Stay away from people who are elderly, chronically ill, or have
respiratory problems
RECESS BREAKS
Recess Breaks serve a special purpose in the school routine
and except in unusual cases, students are not excused from
going outside. Students who have the flu, heavy coughs or
colds should be kept at home, for they are too contagious with
the cold germ to be sitting in the classroom with other students.
SNOW & ICE
Now that the cold months have arrived and snow and ice are
plentiful, a reminder of our safety policy is warranted. Throwing
snowballs and sliding on ice are NOT allowed. As much fun as
snow and ice are, they can also be very dangerous when there
are many people in one area. Most student injuries happen
during the winter months. In order for our school to be as safe
as possible, the school rule must be that snow stays on the
ground – no snowballs, kicking snow or any other activity
with snow and ice that could be harmful. Please take a few
moments to reinforce these important safety rules with your
children.
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WINTER IS HERE
When students are in attendance at school they are expected
to participate in all school activities which includes recess.
If your child is ill or has not fully recuperated from an illness
consideration must be given to keeping the child at home so
that he/she may recuperate fully. We do not have the
resources to provide supervision indoors when all other
students are out for recess. Please note that children who are
ill are not in a learning state and may very well infect others
around them. We thank you in advance for your consideration
in this matter.
Parents are reminded that students should be dressed
appropriately for winter weather conditions. Recess is
considered a part of the school day and thus students in
attendance are expected to participate in this activity.
Consideration will be given to reducing the amount of time
outdoors for children (grade 8 and under) when the
temperature is -20 degrees Celsius or colder. When the
temperature or equivalent wind chill temperature is minus 25
degrees Celsius children must be kept indoors.
We ask that students bring an indoor pair of shoes that may be
left at the school. This is important, as in the event of an
emergency evacuation we are not able to take the time to put
boots /outdoor shoes on before leaving the building.
USE OF SCHOOL PHONES
Students will only be permitted to use the school phone in
cases of emergency. An emergency is considered to be an
illness or injury. Calling home because it is raining, and/ or for
forgotten shoes, wanting to go to a friend’s house or other
minor issues are not considered emergencies. A reminder that
students are not allowed using cell phones or pagers during
school hours. If you have a cell phone it should remain off
during the school hours.
PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES (PEDS) ON SCHOOL
PROPERTY
As part of our efforts to promote and maintain a positive
Catholic climate in our schools, the board approved a new
policy last year regarding Personal Electronic Devises (PEDS)
on school property. In this regard, all PEDs (i.e. cell phones,
pagers and video games i.e. Game Boys, IPods, Walkman)
must be kept out of sight, turned off and not used within
school premises or during school-sanctioned activities. To
prevent the loss or damage of PEDs, we encourage students
to leave their PEDs at home as the school cannot be
responsible for their safe keeping.
SCHOOL CLOSING / BUS CANCELLATIONS DUE TO
BAD WEATHER
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 radio & T.V stations:
Virgin Radio FM 99.9,
CHUM AM 1050
CFTR AM 680, CFNY 102.1, CJCL 590, CHFI FM98.1,
CFRB AM 1010
EZ ROCK FM97.3, Z FM10
CJBC (FR) AM860 FM93.1
CHIN FM 100.7 FM / 1540 AM
CITYPULSE, CBC,
GLOBAL NEWS, CTV
Our Board will communicate the following standard
messages to the radio stations:
“THE DUFFERIN-PEEL CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL
BOARD AND THE PEEL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD BUSES
ARE CANCELLED.” This means that:
ALL Transportation services provided by the Dufferin-Peel
Catholic District School Board and Peel District School Board,
including buses, vans and taxis have been cancelled for the
entire day.
“THE SCHOOLS AND OFFICES OF BOTH THE DUFFERINPEEL CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD AND THE
PEEL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD ARE CLOSED.” This
means that:
ALL Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board and Peel
District School Board schools and offices are closed to all
students.
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LIVING OUR FAITH VIRTUES ASSEMBLY
Every other month, our students gather for an assembly that
will focus on the Virtue of the month. The assemblies are led
by St. Raymond’s Anti Bullying Team and begin with a liturgy
followed by a presentation or discussion regarding an anti
bullying theme. Three students from each class are recognized
and receive an award for each of the following categories:
Award of Recognition, Christian Living Award, and
Academics Award. Parents of the recipients are invited via a
letter to attend the assembly but all parents are welcome! Our
next assembly will take place on February 26, 2014.
ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION
A reminder that children are not allowed to keep ANY
medication on their persons, in their desk, backpack or
anywhere in their classroom, unless ordered by their doctor. In
such case, documentation is necessary. All dispensing and
storage of ANY medication must occur from the Office.
KISS & RIDE PROGRAM
Please be advised that NO CARS are allowed to park in the
Kiss N Ride / fire route lane or drive through lane in the front
of the school. If parents are picking up and waiting for their
child they are to use the designated side streets. Please
ensure that you read all street signs prior to parking on any
side streets. It is also prohibited to park at Whitehorn Public
School. Please do not park at Whitehorn Public School as
all parking spots are just enough for Whitehorn Public
School staff.
The city of Mississauga has been patrolling and have
ticketed cars who are in violation of these parking
procedures. St. Raymond School or the Dufferin Peel
Catholic District School Board will not be responsible for any
fines that have been given to cars that are not following city
parking by laws.
When students exit the car in the Kiss N Ride lane, they
should use the passenger doors only to exit vehicles
this will ensure students will be dropped off on the school
sidewalk safely.
Under NO circumstances should vehicles be backing up or
going the wrong way or parking. No vehicles are to park in
the drive thru lane at any time.
School Kiss & Ride should improve the traffic flow and
ultimately create a safer environment for the children.
For the safety of all teachers, students, and vehicles,
teachers will only supervise students as they exit the
vehicles. Parents may assist their child on exiting the
vehicle, but are kindly asked not to park in the Kiss N
Ride lane. We thank you for your cooperation with this
matter.
FEBRUARY IS BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Library Corner:
On Friday, February 7th, our Gr. 3 – 8 students will be
immersed in an interactive presentation on the Underground
Railway, a secret way to help African-Americans escape to
Canada and be freed from slavery. On February 21st, our
primary students will be part of an interactive presentation
using music and dance to learn about legendary tales from
West Africa.
SECONDARY SCHOOL TRANSITION PLANNING
St. Joseph SS Information
Guidance Counsellors and the Academic Resource
Department Head are available to parents to answer
questions. In the spring the grade 8 students come to St.
Joseph Secondary School for a presentation in the cafeteria,
followed by an extensive tour of the building. At this time
students will see a video by First Day Productions (St. Joe’s
drama students) on the first day of school in high school. For
more details, please refer to the letters that have been sent
home with your child.
St. Francis Xavier S.S. Pre-IB Information
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Please check our IB program for application procedures and
deadline at:
http://www.dpcdsb.org/STFXS—IB Program
BE SMART, GET A HEAD START
Head lice are always present in the community. By checking
your child’s head once a week for head lice, you will catch it
early and treat it before it has a chance to spread. Should you
suspect that your child(ren) have head lice, please notify the
school.
Remember, an infestation of lice is not a reflection on the
cleanliness of your child. In fact, students with appropriate
hygiene habits are as susceptible to lice as any other group. A
reminder to all to refrain from sharing hats at any time, but
especially during the winter months.
The treatment for pediculosis is simple. Specially medicated
shampoo or cream rise is available from your pharmacist.
Carefully follow the manufacturer’s directions and remove all
nits from the hair.
Any infected student will need to be checked before re-entry to
class. Thank you in advance for your co-operation.
Peel Health (www.peelregion.ca/health/) is available to
provide advice to parents, school staff and students about
treatment and prevention. They can be contacted at (905) 7917800.
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St. Raymond Book Fair Info:
School Advisory Council Corner:
Welcome Back & Happy New Year! We hope everyone had a
blessed Christmas Holiday. Here are a few up & coming items
to look forward to at St. Raymond School.
Pizza Order Forms for February and March will be sent home
with students soon. Please do not include payment for pizza
with funds for any other event.
Popcorn/Sub Days for the month of January are on Friday,
January 17th and 31st.
Pre-Xmas Fundraiser – Thank you to all who participated in
the Norcard Catalogue and Avgen Gift Card fundraisers. A
profit just over $2,400 was made.
Speaker –Mr. Chris Vollum will be speaking with students on
Monday, January 13th on Internet Safety. We will also be
hosting an evening presentation for parents on the same day.
Please see attached flyer for further details.
DR. SIMONE – CFFC – Thank you to everyone that has
donated items for Dr. Simone’s CFFC. We will continue to take
donations of clothing, toys, etc. throughout the year. During the
month of January, we will holding a drive for salt. Salt is a
limited source in Central Africa. Salt deficiency causes many
diseases such an goiter which produces an enlarged thyroid
gland. A pregnant woman with iodine deficiency can
give birth to a baby who is mentally challenged. All is easily
preventable. Please pick up an extra box of salt and place it in
the "St. Raymond's Chapel", the donation box which is located
in the school’s foyer. Thank you for your continued support.
Parish Connection:
HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION
It is important that our children continue to be
exposed to our Catholic Community through
experiences at the parish.
The Sunday celebration of the Lord’s Day and
the Eucharist is at the heart of the Church’s
life. ‘Sunday is the day on which the Paschal Mystery is
celebrated in light of the apostolic tradition and is to be
observed as the foremost holy day of obligation in the universal
Church.’
Movie Night –St. Raymond Council is pleased to host the
viewing of Frozen on Thursday, March 6, 2014. Students
must be accompanied by a parent and are encouraged to bring
their pillows and a sleeping bag. Cost of admittance is a
donation of a perishable food item which will be donated to our
local St. Vincent de Paul. More details to follow.
Blue Jay Game Day – Save the Date!!! Council has once
again scheduled a family outing to a Blue Jay Game on Friday,
June 6th. The Toronto Blue Jays will face off against the St.
Louis Cardinals. Seats have been reserved in sections
240/241 at a cost of $24/ticket. More details to follow.
Throughout the school year, students experience the mystery
of Jesus Christ through celebrations, liturgies and mass. We
encourage all of our families to maintain these traditions
and obligations throughout the year by attending Mass as
a family every Sunday. St. Joseph’s Parish mass times are
as follows:
Saturday mornings – 9:00 a.m.
Sunday – 8:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m.
and 6:00 p.m.
Sports Corner:
School Council Meeting – Our next school council meeting is
scheduled to take place on Wednesday, February 5th @ 6:30
pm in the school library. Council is now offering free child
sitting for children 4+ during our council meetings. Just email
us an rsvp to st.raymond.sac@live.com. All are welcome!
BASKETBALL
The session has just begun and St. Raymond will verse five
teams within the Mississauga South Family. The top two teams
will advance to the Family Tournament.
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INTRAMURAL/ EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
FAMILY DAY BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CARE
St. Raymond continues to offer many extra-curricular activities
and clubs for our students. Many activities have been planned
this year such as a Chess team, volleyball, basketball, soccer,
choir, and so much more. Thank you to our staff for organizing
these activities. Please encourage your children to become
involved and enjoy all that St. Raymond has to offer.
At this time, Family Day Before & After School programs have
available spaces for students in grades 1 to 8. Hours of
operation: Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 8:30 am and 3:00
pm to 6:00 pm. Please call (905)542-0101 for more
information.
We encourage all students to participate in intramurals as it is
an excellent opportunity for students to develop social skills, cooperative play, and daily physical activity.
DATES TO REMEMBER:
Community News:
EXTENDED FRENCH INFORMATION MEETING Grade 4 parent(s)/guardian(s), who wish to enroll their child in a Grade 5 Extended French class for September, 2014 are invited to attend an information meeting at: School: St. Lorenzo Ruiz Address: 100 Barondale Drive, Mississauga Date: Tuesday, January 14, 2014 Time: 7:00 p.m. At the present time, the above mentioned school is the designated centre for our area. Applications will be accepted at that centre until 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 12, 2014. A CALL FOR LEGO
We are in the process of finalizing plans for a Primary Lego
Club (Gr. 1-3) and would like to issue a call for any extra or
unused lego that you may have and are willing to donate to us.
Kindly bring any Lego these pieces to the office.
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January 2014
January 13 – Chris Vollum Presentation
for Grades 5-8 ( see insert on following
page for info)
January 17 - Rosary Apostolate Visit
January 20 - P.A. Day. No school for our students
January 23 – Artists in the School for Grades 3-8
January 27 – JK / SK Registration Night
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
February
February 3 – Dental Screening for Jk/Sk, Gr. 2 & 8
February 4 – Term One Report Cards sent home
February 5 – School Council Meeting @ 6:30 p.m.
February 6 – Parent – Teacher Interviews in Evening
February 7 – Artists in the School for Grades 3-8
February 21 – Artists in the School for Grades 1-3
February 26 - Virtue Assembly (see website for times)
Dufferin-Peel Catholic Institute for International
Education International Student Program
Now Accepting Applications
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is
now accepting applications from international
students who wish to study in our outstanding
elementary and secondary schools.
Education means the world to us.
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board
(DPCDSB) is Ontario’s second largest Catholic
school board operating 149 school facilities
(including 123 elementary and 26 secondary
schools) throughout Mississauga, Brampton,
Caledon and Orangeville. Schools are connected to
and supported by Catholic parishes and our faith.
Internationally recognized for excellence in
education.
One of the truly defining characteristics of a
Dufferin-Peel education is the diversity that comes
with having a student body from over 150 countries.
We celebrate both our internationalism and the
uniqueness of each member of our community students, staff, parents, and parish. As a school
community we are greatly enriched by this diversity.
Opening minds to a better world.
Located just west of the City of Toronto, on the
north shore of Lake Ontario, and less than a 90
minute drive to Niagara Falls and the U.S. border,
Dufferin-Peel is home to the Toronto Pearson
International Airport, Canada’s largest airport with
non-stop service to 180 destinations in 60 countries
around the world. Plus, the region boasts an
extensive network of local and regional train and
bus services with direct connections to 16
universities and colleges within a 60 kilometre
radius.
Students wishing to apply to our International
Education programs are encouraged to visit our
website at
www.dpcdsb.org/CEC/Programs/International+Stud
ents/ or to contact:
Rita Borg, Principal of the International Student
Program rita.borg@dpcdsb.org
(905) 412-3341 Ext. 31460
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ST.RAYMOND’s ECO Green Team
Make it healthy!
What to pack for Lunch?
Make it litterless!
Make it affordable!
Pack a nutritious litterless lunch at home and save! These prices were obtained from two local
grocery stores. Packing a lunch at home is healthy and saves money! Make it litterless: protect
the environment and save even more on throw away wrappings! Pack in reusable containers and
save even MORE MONEY.
Convenience Lunch
Small prepackaged lunch kit:
 Crackers & meat
 small chocolate bar
Kool Aid Jamer
1 Fruit Roll Up
Dunkaroo Cookies
Nutrition value
Price
$2.69
(priced in London )
.30
.28
.48
Minimal
High in fat and sugar
$4.30
Total:
Lunch
1 apple
Sandwich: 2 slices
of
whole wheat bread
Ham
Bottle of water
Garbage produced
Price Chopper
.14
.18
No Frills
.13
.17
.34
0
.22
0
Lots of trash!
A child taking disposable
lunches to school,
creates an average of
67 pounds of garbage
annually!
Garbage produced
0 (compost the peel)
0
(reusable container)
0 (reusable water
bottle)
Baby carrots
.16
.16
0 (reusable container)
yogurt
“Astro Yogurt”
.32
0
.25
(reusable container)
Nutrition Value
Excellent
Contains foods
Nutritious,
Low in fat and
from all 4 food
affordable and
sugar
groups
protects the
environment!
Total
$1.07
$1.00
0 garbage
Pack a nutritious lunch at home and save $2.75 per day.
That’s $55 per month or $550 per year per child!
Pack a Litterless HEALTHY Lunch and be good to the earth too.
Participate in St. Raymond’s Litterless Healthy lunches EVERY DAY!!!
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MISSISSAUGA NORTH & SOUTH FAMILIES OF SCHOOLS
CATHOLIC SCHOOL COUNCIL CHAIRS MEETING
HEALTHY MINDS & HEALTHY BODIES:
Supporting Mental Health
As We Serve Families in the Love Of Christ
DATE: FEBRUARY 18, 2014
GUEST SPEAKER: DAN MCGANN, MSW, RSW
REGISTERED SOCIAL WORKER IN PRIVATE PRACTICE THIS PRESENTATION IS OFFERED FOR ANY/ALL PARENTS
IN BOTH FAMILIES OF SCHOOLS
FROM 7:15 – 8:15 P.M.
LOCATION: ST. ALOYSIUS GONZAGA SECONDARY SCHOOL
SCHOOL THEATRE (ROOM 112)
Mr. McGann’s discussion will include:
How do we support families struggling with mental health?
What strategies can we employ with our children who are suffering from anxiety &
depression?
MAP TO ST. ALOYSIUS GONZAGA SECONDARY SCHOOL
HTTP://WWW.DPCDSB.ORG/DUFFERINPEELWEB/BOUNDARY%20MAPS/GONZAB
OUNDARYMAP.PDF
PARENTS ARE ASKED SEND THE TEAR‐OFF BELOW TO THEIR school principal by FRIDAY JANUARY 31 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------RSVP for Presentation by Mr. D. McGann on February 18, 2014
Name: ______________________________________________
School:
______________________________________________
# of attendees: __________________________________
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