Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board
ST. TIMOTHY CATHOLIC SCHOOL
2214 Cliff Road, Mississauga, ON L5A 2N9
TEL: 905-277-0990
FAX: 905-277-5570
COOPERATE … EDUCATE … CELEBRATE
SEPTEMBER 2014 NEWSLETTER
K. Kovacs
Principal
A. Aguilar
Vice-Principal
E. Dal’Bo
Head Secretary
C. Bissola
Assistant Secretary
C. Blanchard
Superintendent of Schools,
Mississauga East
905-890-1221
M. Pascucci
Chair of the Board of Trustees
905-890-0708 X20161
Cell: 905-302-3096
mario.pascucci@dpcdsb.org
www.TrusteePascucci.ca
B. Iannicca
Trustee, Ward 7
Cell: 905-270-0536
bruno.iannicca@dpcdsb.org
Fr. Camillo Lando
Pastor,
St. Catherine of Siena Parish
905-272-1454
P.L.A.S.P. Program
905-890-1711
PRAYER FOR A NEW SCHOOL YEAR
Loving and gracious God,
As we begin this new school year,
we gather once again as a community of believers.
We thank You for the energy and the spirit that You renewed in us
through the summer months. We thank You for the time to enjoy
our family and friends and to reflect on what is important in our lives.
Let this year be marked by enthusiasm and love so that,
with the inspiration of Your Spirit, we may continue to grow in our faith.
Help us to fulfill Your hope for us with honest intentions and works of faith.
Guide us and teach us this year as we strive to become better students
and disciples of Jesus, our greatest teacher.
We ask this in Your holy name.
+ AMEN.
PRINCIPAL’S GREETINGS
As this new school year begins, we
would like to extend a warm welcome
to all of the new families who have
joined our school community.
Welcome back to those returning to
St. Timothy School.
For staff that have left our
community, we wish them well in
their new assignments.
We are
excited to welcome new staff
members to our school team and
together, we look forward to the
upcoming school year.
As our school population changes, so
too will the make-up of the classes
and programs offered. This past
summer, we had a portable added to
the south end of our school yard. As a
school community we will continue to
strive for excellence in all areas, as
supported by our school motto:
“Cooperate, Educate, Celebrate.”
All parents/guardians are invited to
attend our Open House & Bar-B-Q on
Wednesday, September 17th. This
will be an excellent opportunity to
develop and strengthen the important
connection between home and
school.
I look forward to working with you in
partnership as we strive to achieve
the goals of Catholic Education. I wish
each of you a year filled with
rewarding opportunities and look
forward to the blessings that St.
Timothy staff, students, and families
will experience in 2014-2015. Thank
you for your continued support.
Sincerely, K. Kovacs
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SEPTEMBER 2014
IN SEPTEMBER, WE FOCUS
ON THE VIRTUE OF FAITH
St. Timothy School Newsletter
2014-2015
ST. TIMOTHY STAFF LIST
SCHOOL ORGANIZATION
& CLASSROOM INFORMATION
The beginning of each school year is always
marked by unexpected changes which
require all of us to be understanding,
accommodating and flexible.
The
September school organization is based on
projected enrolment prepared by the
Board’s Planning Department.
Such
enrolment projection determines the
number of teachers assigned to the school
and consequently, the grade and class
configurations.
In the event that student enrolment falls
below or above projections, an adjustment
to the number of teachers assigned to the
school follows, which may affect the
placement of your child.
Staffing and student class placements are
still tentative.
Based on increased enrolment, we may
need to reorganize the classes. Therefore,
please note that your child’s class is not
final until after reorganization occurs. If
reorganization is necessary, we will work as
quickly as possible to establish new student
and/or teacher assignments.
We will
endeavour to keep the best interests of
your child in mind if a new class placement
is required.
STAFF NEWS
A very special welcome is extended to the
following new staff members of our school:
A. Aguilar
Vice-Principal
N. Martins
Grade 1/2
K. Mastromattei
Grade 5
B. Kontostergios
Planning Time (0.6)
N. Zabukovec
Planning Time (0.8)
Welcomed back from Maternity Leaves are:
A. Feather
Grade 2
D. Gdyczynski
Grade 7
Also returning to our staff:
E. Lukito
Grade 7
C. Obal (LTO for T. Colaco) FDK– JK/SK
as of Sept. 2nd, 2014
ROOM
JK/SK-A C. Obal /L. Wagner (DECE)
101
JK/SK-B L. Giovinazzo/T. Colaco (DECE) 103
JK/SK-C G. Domingos/K. Gomes (DECE) 102
JK/SK-D A. Iarossi/M. Quaranta (DECE) 105
JK/SK-E K. Murphy/ K. Cosentino (DECE) 104
Grade 1-A
M. Jach
111
Grade 1-B
J. Garcia
107
Grade 1-C
B. Lootsma
106
Grade 1/2
N. Martins
109
Grade 2-A
A. Feather
113
Grade 2-B
S. Battista
110
Grade 3-A
D. Bakker
108
Grade 3-B
A. D’Souza
112
Grade 3-C
J. Allen
210
Grade 4-A
S. Sadowski
205
Grade 4-B
C. Di Iorio
208
Grade 5-A
L. Chyz
Portable 1
Grade 5-B
K. Mastromattei Portable 2
Grade 6-A
D. Salvati
207
Grade 6-B
J. Brandt-Claus
206
Grade 7-A
E. McCharles (Lukito) 202
Grade 7-B
D. Gdyczynski
201
Grade 8-A
E. Hyde
203
Grade 8-B
S. Dzikowski (Zenga) 204
Special Ed/ESL
Special Ed/ESL
SERC
FSL/ Planning
FSL
Library/Planning
M. Wilson
209
M. Zivkovic
Workroom
J. van Leeuwen
209
J. Dzugan
N. Zabukovec
B. Kontostergios
L. D’Amore
M. Krampert
M. Riopel
M. Romeo
ERW
ERW
ERW
A. McColgan
M. Harden
M. Istifan
Planning Time
Planning Time (.8)
Planning Time (.6)
Planning Time (.2)
Head Secretary E. Dal’Bo
Asst. Sectretary C. Bissola
Head Custodian M. Blasko
Custodian
D. Jevremovic
Custodian
J. Binder
COOPERATE … EDUCATE … CELEBRATE
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SEPTEMBER 2014
MESSAGE FROM BRUNO IANNICCA,
CATHOLIC SCHOOL TRUSTEE, Ward 7
I’d like to take this opportunity to
welcome you back for another year of
learning, growth and memory-generating
experiences at St Timothy. If you are new
to the community, welcome! This is an
outstanding school and I know your
child(ren) will thrive here.
I certainly hope that you had a wonderful holiday. I’d
normally say a wonderful “summer” holiday, but it felt more
like spring and fall weather then it did summer weather!
My hope is that the past two months has given us all an
opportunity to recharge our batteries and get ready for the
challenges of another school year.
In this regard, I look forward to seeing you around the school
and at school functions. In addition, I encourage you to get
involved with the Catholic School Advisory Council at St
Timothy as this is the forum where school and board issues
regarding your children are discussed.
Again, welcome and I look forward to seeing you. God Bless.
Bruno Iannicca
Trustee, Ward 7
ST. TIMOTHY SCHOOL HOURS
8:45 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
11:06—11:21 a.m.
12:04—1:04 p.m.
Yard Supervision/Kiss ’n’ Ride begins
Morning Bell rings
Morning Recess
Lunch Hour
(20 minutes to eat inside; 40 minutes outside)
2:27—2:42 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
3:45 p.m.
Afternoon Recess
Dismissal Bell rings
Supervision ends
For the safety of your child(ren), please DO NOT drop your
child off at school prior to 8:45 a.m. and arrange for pick-up
PROMPTLY at 3:30 p.m.
St. Timothy School Newsletter
Leave the following information on the voice-mail:
 date/length of absence
 student’s full name
 grade and teacher
 reason
 date of return
All students who arrive after 9:00 a.m. or 1:04 p.m. must
report to the office to sign-in and/or get a late slip prior to
going to their classroom.
Lunch Procedures
Please be reminded that the school lunch hour is 12:04 -1:04
p.m. Permission forms indicating your child’s usual lunch
routine (i.e., remain at school or go home for lunch) will be
sent home. Please ensure this form is returned to the school
promptly. Supervision will be provided throughout the lunch
hour for those students who remain at school.
For students who will be signing out for lunch on occasion but
do not normally do so, written permission will be required
EACH TIME the student leaves the school property. Please
send a note to your child’s teacher in this regard.
VISITORS AND VOLUNTEERS
For the safety of staff and
students, ALL visitors to our school
(including parents) are required to
enter the building through the
front doors of the school and
report immediately to the Office.
Please review the enclosed letter
regarding access to school this year. Visitors must sign-in
and obtain a Visitor’s sticker if remaining in the building for
any reason during school hours.
We are pleased to welcome our volunteers for another year
to support learning in our school. We appreciate their
commitment and support and look forward to a great year.
Any individual who works as an employee of the Board or ANY
volunteers to assist with school programs, including one-day
field trips, MUST obtain a Criminal Reference Check (CRC)
completed by the Peel Regional Police. CRC’s are free of
charge for Volunteers. Forms are available at the Office.
ATTENDANCE & PUNCTUALITY
All students are expected to attend school regularly and
punctually. In the event that your child will be absent or late,
parents/guardians are requested to notify/call the school.
This greatly assists with our safe arrival program. The
Attendance Line is available 24 hours to report absences.
Please call 905-277-0990 and Press 1 for Attendance. For
students who are absent/late, and for whom a call/note is not
received, the school will attempt to call you.
CATHOLIC SCHOOL CODE OF CONDUCT
All students will be reviewing the Catholic Code of Conduct
with classroom teachers during the beginning weeks of
school. This information can be found in the front of the
Student Agendas. We kindly ask that you review these
policies with your child(ren) to ensure consistent expectations
at home and school.
COOPERATE … EDUCATE … CELEBRATE
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SEPTEMBER 2014
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY DAY
Friday, September 12th, 2014 is a Professional
Activity Day. There are no classes for students
on this date. This date has been designated for
teachers and support staff to be involved in
faith-based activities and curriculum development. Activities
related to school re-organization will take place as necessary.
TRANSPORTATION, STOP-R & COURTESY SEATS
All bus information for the current school year
is posted on the windows by the front door of
the school.
Transportation eligibility is
determined via the Board Transportation
Policy. Information regarding this policy, as
well as current route information, is available
through the STOP-R website at www.stopr.ca
and you will require your child’s OEN number found on their
report cards to access the information.
You may also call contact the Transportation Department at:
905-890-6000 Transportation—Mississauga East
905-890-6362 Transportation—Special Education
A limited number of seats may become available for students
who are ineligible for bussing. If the number of applicants
exceeds the number of available spots, criteria are taken into
consideration, such as age of the student and distance of
home address from the school. Courtesy seat application
forms are available in the main office. We will inform
applicants in October, after the Thanksgiving weekend, as to
whether a seat can be provided.
ENTRY / EXIT PROCEDURES & KISS ‘n’ RIDE
We ask all parents/guardians to please review the enclosed
letter regarding entry and exit procedures at St. Timothy
School.
The safety of our students, parents and visitors, as well as
staff, is of the highest priority at the school. We appreciate
you carefully reviewing this information and sharing it with
your children.
Also, please note that pets are NOT permitted anywhere on
school property.
USE OF SCHOOL TELEPHONE
All students are reminded to have all learning materials,
sports equipment, and after-school arrangements made
prior to coming to school each day. The school phone is to
be used for emergency purposes only.
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OPEN HOUSE & BAR-B-Q
Our annual Open House and Bar-B-Q will
be held on Wednesday, September 17th.
Please mark this date on your calendars
and plan to attend to meet your
child(ren)’s teacher(s), socialize with
members of the St. Timothy community
and enjoy a BBQ hosted by our parent
volunteers from our Catholic School Council.
6:00—6:50 p.m.
Bar-B-Q
6:50—7:00 p.m.
Remarks (Trustee, Principal)
7:00—7:30 p.m.
Classroom Visits
MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW regarding Order Forms.
CATHOLIC SCHOOL COUNCIL
Communication between home and school is greatly
enhanced by parental involvement with the Catholic School
Council. All parents/guardians are encouraged to come out
to meetings and participate. The aim of the Catholic School
Council is to promote the vision, values, sacramental life
and Catholic practices of the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District
School Board and the Catholic community it serves, and to
advise the principal and the Board.
Catholic School Council Elections: According to Ontario
Regulation 612, School Council elections must take place
within the first thirty days of each school year.
Nomination Forms will be sent home and are also
available at the office.
All parent nominations must be submitted by Thursday,
September 25th, 2014 at 4:15 p.m. We encourage all
parents to consider running for School Council. It is a great
opportunity to get involved in the school community.
Our first Catholic School Council
Meeting will take place on
Wednesday, October 1st at 7:00
p.m. Hope to see you there!
STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE
As required by the Education Act and the Ministry of
Education, the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board
annually provides parents with information about cost effective student accident insurance coverage. Although
enrolment is voluntary, the Board encourages parents to
take advantage of the inexpensive insurance coverage,
especially if their child(ren) participate(s) in sports,
excursions/field trips, or, if parents do not have dental
insurance coverage.
Brochures for Reliable Life Insurance have been sent home
on the first day of school. You may purchase coverage for
your child at www.insuremykids.com or by calling toll free
at 1-800-463-KIDS (5437). Please direct your questions to a
Reliable Life Insurance Representative.
COOPERATE … EDUCATE … CELEBRATE
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SEPTEMBER 2014
SCHOOL AGENDAS & TEXTBOOKS
School agendas have been ordered
for students in Grades 1—8 to assist
your child in organizing his/her
time.
The teachers will be
reviewing the importance of the
agenda with their students. Your
child is responsible for recording
their homework, upcoming projects/assignments, tests/
quizzes, important dates and teacher communication on a
daily basis. We ask that you check your child’s agenda on a
daily basis to keep informed of school and classroom
events. Please read the important information for parents
in the front pages of the agenda.
Textbooks for course subjects are loaned out to students
with the expectation that they are returned at the end of
the school year in good condition. The teachers keep a
record of each textbook that are assigned to students.
Please help to keep our costs down by encouraging your
child to take proper care of them. There will be a
replacement cost to the student if the textbook is damaged,
lost, or not returned to the school.
STUDENT INFORMATION
Student Verification Forms for each child will
be sent after the September PA Day. All forms
should be returned to the appropriate
classroom teacher no later than Thursday,
September 18th, 2014. This information is
important and required
to update our
records. We ask you to sign and return this
form even those which have correct information.
Parents are responsible for ensuring the school has an
accurate and up-to-date record of the address, phone
numbers, and emergency contacts for your child(ren). We
ask that you inform the main office or your child’s teacher
promptly if information changes during the school year.
Custody of Children
On rare occasions, we are faced with difficult situations in
which non-custodial parents/guardians arrive at school
asking to visit a student or sign them out. We are best able
to serve and protect our students when we are made aware
of legal custody arrangements, visitation rights and other
special circumstances. Please inform the main office of
these issues as soon as possible and we will ensure your
child’s teacher is aware of the arrangements.
ALLERGIES & MEDICATION
Peanut and Other Life-Threatening
Sabrina’s Law Anaphylaxis Reaction
Allergies,
As we begin the new school year, we would like to inform
you that St. Timothy School is an allergen-aware school.
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There are pupils in attendance at our school who suffer
from severe and life-threatening allergies to certain foods,
such as peanut and tree nut products. Exposure to the
smallest quantities can cause severe and life-threatening
reactions. Anaphylaxis is a severe and life threatening
allergic reaction. The most common allergen triggers are
food, insect stings, medications, exercise and latex. An
anaphylactic reaction involves symptoms from two or more
body systems.
We would appreciate the cooperation of the entire school
community by ensuring all snacks/lunches sent to school
are peanut, tree nut, and shellfish allergen-free. We want
St. Timothy Catholic School to be a safe environment for all
students. Thank you for your assistance with this initiative.
If your child has been diagnosed with this allergy and you
have not notified the school, please do so immediately.
There are forms that must be completed.
A written communication will be sent to the parents of
children notifying them of the nature of a life threatening
allergy when it is specific to their child’s classroom. Your
continued cooperation in support of our efforts to create a
safe and healthy learning environment for all is greatly
appreciated!
Please do not send snacks / cakes / treats into the school
for birthdays or special occasions (e.g. Hallowe’en). There
are many non-food alternatives such as stickers and pencils.
Medical Concerns
If your child has any medical concerns,
please ensure that you inform the
school. Information may be shared
directly with the classroom teacher/
office.
If medication is required,
forms will be required for completion
by parents and the family doctor. All
information is held in confidence.
Medication
School staff cannot administer medication, (including
aspirins and Tylenol) without a “Request and Consent for
Administration of Medication” form, completed and signed
by a doctor. A properly labeled container is required,
including the instructions and conditions that are to be
followed for the administration of the medication for the
safety of the child.
Parents of children with life threatening medical concerns/
allergies are asked to notify Ms. Dal’Bo in the school office
and fully complete an Emergency Medication Protocol form
each September and return it to the school as soon as
possible. All medication is stored in the office area. The only
exception to this requirement has to do with any child who,
because of life threatening allergies, must carry medication.
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SEPTEMBER 2014
St. Timothy School Newsletter
FIRE DRILL & LOCKDOWN PROCEDURES
CANADA’S ANTI-SPAM LEGISLATION
St. Timothy School is required to conduct
three fire drills in the fall and three in the
spring. We will also be conducting two
lockdown drills throughout the year. These
drills are standard practice across the Board
and ensure that in the event of a real
emergency, our students and staff can
respond quickly and appropriately.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding these drills,
please speak to your child’s teacher or the main office.
On July 1, 2014, Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL)
came into law. It prohibits the sending of commercial
electronic messages, including e-mails, that encourage
participation in a commercial activity, unless the sender has
received the recipient’s consent prior to sending the
message.
DRESS CODE & APPROPRIATE ATTIRE
Board Policy states that all students are expected to dress in
clean, neat and practical attire. Appropriate attire is the
criterion for acceptable dress that most often reflects our
attitude toward any given situation. The expectation here is
that we avoid such recreational wear such as tank tops,
halter tops, muscle shirts, tube tops, spaghetti straps, short
shorts, cut offs, hats/headgear, wallet chains and shirts with
inappropriate logos/symbols. The items are contrary to
both the philosophy of our Catholic schools and the
standards that we set as parents and educators.
“WE SHARE THE AIR”
As many individuals in our school have allergies and/or
respiratory conditions (e.g. asthma) which can be triggered
by fragrances, we would like to remind everyone that St.
Timothy participates in a “We Share the Air” initiative. Due
to this “SCENT-sitivity,” we request that all staff, students,
and visitors refrain from the use of any perfumed/fragrant
products both prior to arrival at the school and while in
the building throughout the day.
PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES
To promote and maintain a positive and safe Catholic
school climate, the Board maintains a
policy regarding all Personal Electronic
Devices (PEDs). ALL PEDs are to be kept
OFF and OUT OF SIGHT during school
hours. For the safety of students and
protection of these valuable devices, we
kindly request that these devices remain at home and are
not brought to school. The school will not be held
responsible for damaged or lost items.
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board and St.
Timothy School require your consent to send any electronic
messages which promote, advertise or offer for sale goods
and services, such as, school photos or school fundraisers.
Your child brought home a form (part of the start-up
package sent home on the first day) asking for your consent
to receive electronic communications, which may contain
commercial electronic messages, such as the examples
described above. If you are interested in receiving emails
from the school, including the monthly newsletter, please
sign and date this form, and return it to your child’s
teacher. You may withdraw your consent at any time by
notifying the main office.
DATES TO REMEMBER
For all holidays and PA Days, refer to 2014-2015 School Year
Board Calendar in Student Agendas or visit www.dpcdsb.org
SEPTEMBER
12
16
17
24
25
P.A. Day – No classes for students
Opening School Mass ~9:45 a.m.
@ St. Catherine of Siena Parish
Open House & Bar-B-Q
6:00—7:30 p.m.
Picture Day
- Terry Fox Walk/Run
- Catholic School Council
Nomination forms DUE
OCTOBER
1
5
13
22
31
Catholic School Council Meeting
World Teacher’s Day
Thanksgiving Day Holiday — no school
- Bus Driver Appreciation Day
- School Photo-Retakes and Siblings Photos
Hallowe’en Boogie-a-thon
SACRAMENTAL DATES FOR GRADE 2 & GRADE 8
Parishioners of St. Catherine of Siena are asked to review information listed in the parish bulletin for specific information throughout the year.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION (Grade 2)
CONFIRMATION (Grade 8)
Registration: Mon. Sept. 15 OR Wed. Sept. 17
@ 7:30 p.m. with parents & children
Celebration: Sat. May 2, 2015 @ 11:00 a.m.
Registration: Tues. Sept. 16 OR Thurs. Sept. 18
@ 7:30 p.m. with parents & students
FIRST RECONCILIATION (Grade 2)
Celebration: Tues. May 26, 2015 @ 7:00 p.m.
Celebration: Wed. March 11, 2015 @ 7:30 p.m.
ALL MEETINGS WILL BE HELD AT THE CHURCH.
Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board
ST. TIMOTHY CATHOLIC SCHOOL
2214 Cliff Road, Mississauga, ON L5A 2N9
TEL: 905-277-0990
FAX: 905-277-5570
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ENTRY AND EXIT PROCEDURES
September 2, 2014.
Dear Parents and/or Guardians:
With a new school year starting, we would like to take this opportunity to review Entry and Exit Procedures for students as they
arrive at and depart from St. Timothy each day. Please take a moment to read the contents of the letter and share this
information with your son/daughter. We want to ensure the safety of students, parents and staff alike. With your cooperation in
regards to the items below, we will continue to ensure that St. Timothy is a safe place to learn and grow.
“DO’s”
 Children are to be dropped off/picked up, using the parking lot or Kiss ‘n’ Ride lane between the hours of 8:45 and 9:00 a.m.
and 3:30 -3:45 p.m. Please note yard supervision begins at 8:45 a.m. daily.
 As cars enter the school driveway, they are to do so in a in a single line, approaching in a cautious and slow manner,
proceeding to the front of the Kiss ‘n’ Ride lane. Teachers on duty are available to assist in traffic flow and safe crossing for
students.
 Children are to exit the car in a safe and careful manner. Parent/Guardian assistance is appreciated with car seat/booster
harnessing and/or seatbelts, as well as opening and closing doors. Backpacks should be packed and ready to go before your
vehicle enters the Kiss ‘n’ Ride lanes.
 Cars are to exit the driveway in a slow and cautious manner obeying all signage and/or staff direction.
 All pedestrian traffic is to cross at the designated crosswalks as directed by staff.
“DON’Ts”
 Please do NOT drop students off at the west side of the Kiss ‘n’ Ride lane. Cars MUST pull up to the front of the lane for pickup/drop-off as directed by staff on duty.
 Cars are NOT to create two lanes of traffic. A single lane of traffic must be obeyed at ALL times.
 Cars are NOT to park and/or drop-off/pick-up students from the designated bus lane, fire routes or entrance driveway.
 Cars are NEVER to be parked and/or left unattended in any lanes. Cars MUST park in the designated spaces in the school
parking lot. Please DO NOT park in designated spaces reserved for school staff.
 Pedestrian traffic is PROHIBITED on the south side of our driveway (exit route). This lane is for vehicular traffic only.
 Pedestrian traffic is NOT to cross through active lanes of traffic. Pedestrians MUST adhere to designated crosswalks and all
driveway signage.
 Parents/Guardians are NOT permitted on the yard with students. Parents/Guardians are requested to wait at the side gate
or on the catwalk during pick-up/drop-off.
 Please be reminded that pets (e.g., dogs) are NOT permitted anywhere on school grounds.
We appreciate your cooperation in ensuring that these entry and exit procedures are followed in order to optimize student
safety. Thank you for your cooperation in this regard. Please do not hesitate to contact the school directly if you have any
questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
K. Kovacs
Principal
A. Aguilar
Vice-Principal
Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board
ST. TIMOTHY CATHOLIC SCHOOL
2214 Cliff Road, Mississauga, ON L5A 2N9
TEL: 905-277-0990
FAX: 905-277-5570
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SAFE SCHOOLS — IMPORTANT NOTICE
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FRONT DOORS LOCKED – SEPTEMBER, 2014
Dear Parents and/or Guardians:
We strive to make sure that our school is a safe, caring, healthy and inclusive place in which to learn and to work. Fire drills,
visitors’ badges/sign in and other safety and security protocols and practices are important components of our commitment to
maintaining a safe and secure school environment.
You may be aware that, through the province’s Safe School Welcome Program, our school received a grant last year that provided
for the installation of a front door speaker/buzzer/video monitoring system. The installation of this system allows us to
proactively enhance the safety and security of students and staff by locking the front doors after classes begin. This change in
access to our school requires a new access protocol that will apply to all visitors, including parents and guardians. The system is in
place and will continue to operate as per the procedures last year.
Under the system, visitors may gain entrance by pressing a buzzer mounted on the wall outside the building, beside the front
door. The buzzer activates a two-way speaker and camera system. The Office will then be able to determine who is at the door,
by observing on a video monitor. This will enable better regulation of visitor access to the school.
The following are also part of our safe schools protocol:
 All outside doors are locked and entry can be gained only through the front door.
 All visitors, including parents/guardians must sign into the office and wear a Visitor’s badge.
 Access during lunch time may be delayed depending on the availability of staff who are required to monitor the new system.
The co-operation and understanding of parents/guardians will be an important factor in the success of this protocol. In this
regard, parents/guardians are encouraged to:
 Arrive at school on time to allow children to enter with their classmates to avoid late entry, in which case students must sign
in at the office and obtain a late slip.
 Send lunch with your child in the morning to limit traffic in through the front door at lunch time.
 We respectfully request that you limit your visits to the school during the daytime as much as possible in order to protect the
instructional time and reduce interruptions.
Thank you for your understanding and co-operation as we continue to implement the access protocol in September.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact my office.
Sincerely,
K. Kovacs
Principal
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