Volume 3, Issue 10
June 2014
Happy Father’s Day
Inside this issue:
Many Blessings—STOPR—Social Media
Thank you, friend Jesus,
for my father who loves me,
Year End Items—Moving? - Gr 8 Graduation
Lost & Found—Bicycles/Skateboards/Scooters
for my grandfather
who cares for me
and for God, my eternal father,
who made me and is always with
me.
How Blessed I am!
Amen!
tine such a vibrant school:
All Summer Activities
St. Valentine Catholic School
5610 Heatherleigh Avenue
Mississauga, Ontario
L5V 2V7
905 890 0909
Brenda LeClair,
Principal
Peter Ferreira,
Trustee - Ward 6
416 805 7110
To our volunteers who have helped enrich the lives of students by helping out
in classrooms or on school trips
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To Msgr. Pan and his parish staff for their spiritual guidance and support
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To the School Advisory Council for their dedication and service to the students and staff
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To our lunch supervisors who came out in all sorts of weather to cheerfully complete their duties
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To our custodians, Mr. Quinsay, Mrs. Quinsay, Mr. Buenafe and Mrs. Buenafe, who keep our
school shining
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To our secretary, Mrs. Dodgson, for all her work in making the school “hum”
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To our teachers, for all their work in providing learning opportunities for our students
Learning
Totus Tuus—Criminal Refernce Checks
David Amaral,
Superintendent of Schools
905 890 0708
I would like to extend my sincere thanks to the many individuals who make St. Valen-
Living
Medication—Dress Code—Virtue: Fairness
Franca Dodgson,
Secretary
Applause, Applause….
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In School Mentors—Ice Dawgs
Praying
Karen Canlas,
School Council Chair
Msgr. Pan,
Pastor
St. Francis Xavier Church
905 890 5290
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Many Blessings!
… to Mrs. Sanguigni for all she has done for St. Valentine this year! Mrs. Sanguigni finishes her contract
and we thank her for her work with the grade 2/3s this year! We have benefitted from her many contributions and wish her well in her future teaching journeys!
… to Mrs. Dorscht and Ms. Correia who will be leaving St. Valentine School for St. Bernard of Clarivaux and St. Jude respectively! We thank Mrs. Dorscht for her many years of service at St. Valentine and the richness of extracurricular and in-class work she has brought to the school. Her enthusiasm and school spirit will surely be missed. We
thank Ms. Correia for her enthusiasm and work with our choir—the voices of our angels were truly well served
by her talents!
… to Mrs. Diana who will also be leaving St. Valentine School as she embarks on a
leave of absence to spend time with her family and “just be a mom”! Her calm and happy smile have welcomed and cheered many little faces in our kindergarten classes!
...to all of our families who are moving this year to new areas and adventures. We have been truly blessed to have
met and been friends with you! May God keep you safe and smile upon you as you embark on new chapters in
your lives!
From STOPR (Student Transportation of Peel Region)
On Saturday, August 23th, 2014, we will be holding our nineteenth annual YOUNG RIDER ORIENTATION DAY for ALL
Kindergarten children. The intent of the day is to introduce children to school buses in an informal setting prior to the first day of school.
We encourage you to participate by bringing your kindergarten children and elementary aged siblings to a one-hour program between the
hours of 9:00 a.m and 12:00 pm. Bus rides and a school bus safety video are only part of the informative fun. All Young Rider Days have
been tremendous successes.
Student Transportation of Peel Region (STOPR), The Peel District School Board and Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School
Board, First Student Canada, Stock Transportation Limited, Parkview Transit Inc., and Attridge Transportation Inc support this
event.. To confirm your attendance and preferred time slot, please call one of the bus companies listed below in June.
LOCATION
East Mississauga
BUS COMPANY
TELEPHONE #
First Student Canada
905 270-0561
(Wolfedale Division)
Central Mississauga
Switzer Carty Transportation Inc.
905 276-2224
West Mississauga
Stock Transportation Ltd. Mississauga
905 829-2040
Bramalea
Parkview Transit
905 857-9894
Brampton
Switzer Carty Transportation Inc.
905 595-1261
Caledon/Dufferin
Parkview Transit (Caledon)
905 846-1070
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You can find St. Valentine on:
www.dpcdsb.org/valen
www.youtube.com/channel/UCi3Jwu9tMqcXflPXD0Sgy2g
@valentinedpcdsb
Moving?
Year End Items
Term 3 Report Cards :
ures change and with that often comes reorganiza-
Your child(ren)’s third term report card will be
sent home on Wednesday
June 25th. Please take a few
minutes to complete page three
and return it to school the next
day. The last day of classes is
Friday June 27th.
tion.
Valentine area during the
Text and Library Books:
summer, please notify the
It is important that all school textbooks and library
office as soon as possible.
books are returned to the school by June 6th to
in our planning for Septem-
have your child search both bedroom and house for
ber.
If you are planning a move that is still within our
through the final week of June for their school
On September 2nd, we will post the area where
students will gather to meet their new teacher and
proceed to classrooms. There are a number of
reasons why next year’s teacher is not written on
the final report card. One of these is, with the
changes that are occurring almost daily, there is
no certainty that a given teacher will be teaching a
particular grade in September. Enrolment fig-
This information will assist us
ensure that inventories may be updated. Please
these items. Students will have access to them
September Placements:
If you are leaving the St.
work. Please note that books are extremely expen-
school area, please inform us so that we can
sive and that the school
update our school records.
does not have additional
As new neighbours move in, it would be appre-
funds to replace these
ciated if you would mention that registration
items, thus students will
before September is helpful in school planning.
be held financially responsible for lost or dam-
Office staff are available during the last week
aged materials.
Grade 8 Graduation
of August to take any fall registrations.
Lost and Found
Congratulations to this year’s Grade 8 Grad-
We have collected quite an assort-
uates!
ment of shoes, boots, sweaters, etc. in
On Tuesday June 24, grade 8 students will be
our “Lost and Found” box. During
attending a luncheon and afternoon dance. A
the third and fourth week of June, we
bus will transport the students to LeDome
will display all “Lost and Found” items
Banquet Hall at approximately 11:00 a.m.
on tables in the front foyer. Please
leaving from St. Francis Xavier Church. Student will return to the
drop by and look for specific items
school at approximately 4:00 p.m.
that your child may have lost. On
The Graduation Awards presentation will be celebrated at 7:00 p.m.
June 27th we will be packing up what-
at St. Valentine School. Light refreshments will be served after the
ever is left and forwarding
ceremony.
to charity.
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June 2014
Sun
Mon
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8
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
2
3
4
5
6
EQAO
Safety Officer
Visits
AM—Int. to St.
Joseph SS
2:15—Jump Rope
for Heart Assembly
Safety Officer
Visits
EQAO
EQAO
EQAO
Safety Officer Visits
Girls Softball
Boys Softball
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Gr 8—Wisdom Project
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10
PA Day
PM—Int.: MADD
Presentations
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12:45—French Plays
3:00 om—Volunteer
Social
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Jump Rope for
Heart
5:30 pm—
Community
Barbeque
Family Track and
Field
Play Day
Board Track and
Fiield
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25
9:30—End of Year/
Grad Mass
1:45—SK Celebration of Learning
11:00—Gr 8 Grad
Luncheon
Report Cards go
home
23
Play Day—Rain Date
26
27
Last day of classes
7:00 pm—Gr 8
Graduaton
29
30
“I alone cannot change the world , but I can cast a stone across the waters
to create many ripples.”
Mother Teresa
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COMMUNITY APPRECIATION BARBEQUE
St. Valentine School Advisory Council will be hosting an Appreciation Barbeque on Tuesday June 17th to thank our
community for all your efforts in volunteering and fundraising to support St. Valentine School during the 2013-2014
school year.
Attending our barbeque will be a Zumba instructor from our Wellness Night who will lead our families in some fast paced
dance/exercise throughout the evening.
Also, we will have Bubba the Clown to make balloon characters, The Wandering Wizard doing magic tricks and a DJ to
entertain one and all!
Families are offered one burger/hot dog per person. Please be sure to submit your order ASAP so that we can order
enough food for all! We will also be selling ice cream sandwiches for $2.
THANK YOU AGAIN FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Looking for some Summer-Time reading?
Looking for Father’s Day gifts?
You can still help our school, by placing your order at:
www.qsp.ca
- school code 18412
Don’t forget we will run our magazine fundraiser again in Fall 2012 and some publishers may send you early renewal notices. If you
renew with the publishers, the school does not receive any benefit. If you wish to renew early please do so online at www.qsp.ca. Thank
you.
Remember, if you have questions regarding your magazines, please call:
QSP Customer Service at 1-800-667-2536
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Bicycles, Skateboards, Scooters
In the interest of safety, students who ride bicycles to school are reminded that once they are on school
property, bicycles are to be walked to the bike rack, locked up and not touched until dismissal time.
Upon dismissal time, students are asked to walk
their bicycles off school property before riding them.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES ARE BICYCLES TO BE RIDDEN IN THE
DRIVEWAY OR PARKING AREAS AT THE FRONT OR SIDE OF THE
SCHOOL.
Please keep in mind that the locked bicycles are not supervised and are left on school grounds at the owners own risk.
The Power of an Hour - Volunteer today to be an In-School Mentor
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel in collaboration with the DufferinPeel District School Board matches elementary girls and boys with a
caring adult mentor. Matches meet for one hour each week during
school hours and on school property to share in fun activities. The result -- increased self-esteem, better grades and improved relationships with family and peers.
Children are in need of a mentor in schools in your area.
Volunteer today! Call 905-457-7288 or visit www.bbbspeel.com
Marvelous Mondays & Fantastic Fridays
Continuing through the month of June, families interested in purchasing a “cool” treat for their child prior to afternoon recess will be able
to purchase Ice Dawgs (ice cream sandwiches) for a Toonie. These ice cream sandwiches are nut free, high in fibre and low in fat.
We will not be taking pre-orders for the Ice Dawgs—we will call down students interested in purchasing an Ice Dawg and
they will pay their Toonie the day of sale. There is no obligation to participate nor any minimum weekly orders. Students, however, will be limited to ONE Ice Dawg per purchase.
Proceeds for the sale of the Ice Dawgs will support various charities on behalf of the school.
Distribution and Storage of Medication
If a child is required to bring medication to school, procedures relative to the administration of medication shall only adopted:
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When requested by the parents/guardians; and when authorized by a physician;
When medication must be provided during the school hours.
A designated staff member must administer medication; hence, a signed request/authorization form from the parents/guardians and the supervising physician, must be obtained. These forms are available through the school office. The required authorization forms and the medication
shall be delivered to the principal or designated person by the parents/guardians. All medication will be housed in a safe location. With the exception of
epipens, all medication must be kept in the school’s main office.
Pick Up of Medication Stored in the School’s Office 2014
Parents pleas be reminded any medications and/or epipens that your child has had stored in the office this year must be picked up on June 27th.
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Dress Code
would like to remind our students of the expecta-
after school and on weekends.
dents, regarding appropriate dress. Sleeveless
In keeping with the Board’s Mission Statement and
tions that are in place, especially our older stu-
tops are permitted but not halter, tank or short
tops. Short shorts and skirts and clothing of a
ards of neatness, cleanliness, modesty and good taste
suggestive nature or displaying offensive word-
as specified in the appropriate Dress Code Policy of
sweatbands or bandanas worn across the fore-
manner and attire suitable for the occasion and appro-
ing/images are not allowed. Also, headbands,
As we prepare for the warmer weather, we
Catholic teachings, each school is committed to stand-
the Board— “Students are required to dress in a
head are not permitted.
priate to the school environment. Failure to comply
Administration has the final decision regarding
tion…” (Catholic Code of Conduct)
school attire. Special outfits can be enjoyed
with this expectation shall result in disciplinary ac-
Virtue for June — Fairness
This month we will celebrate the virtue of fairness. When we spend a lot of time immersed in a variety of different media –
TV, movie, magazine, radio we can sometimes forget that life is not a competition. We are made by God to live together, to
share and to help each other. You can’t be a Christian alone. Christianity is all about living together in community – ideally,
one big happy family. When the urge to be superior takes over a person’s life then fairness can go out the window. Fairness, the belief that everyone deserves an opportunity to succeed, is not always about making things exactly equal. Some
people need a bit more time, space, money, and support to have an equal chance to succeed. And they deserve that
chance. Jesus spent a major part of his time on earth showing us about the preferential option for the poor and weak. He
spent an extraordinary amount of time showing how to follow God’s rules, the rules of the kingdom. The sick, the lame, the
blind, the bad sinners all need a fair chance to succeed – to overcome their disadvantages and disabilities in order to suc-
ceed. In today’s terms, that could be called good sportsmanship. A good sport makes sure the rules of the game give everyone an even chance to participate. Not everyone has to win. Everyone deserves a chance to be in the game.
ON REFLECTION…
Does it matter to me whether I win or lose?
OUR DAILY PRAYER FOR JUNE: Let us now pray… for the virtue of fairness- the desire to live by the rules of
God’s kingdom everyday of our lives.
AMEN
Totus Tuus Catholic Summer Camp
at St. Francis Xavier Parish
Come and join us once again this summer for the
Totus Tuus Catechetical Summer Camp for children and Youth to be held at St. Francis Xavier
Parish. The camp encourages and helps our youth
and children to learn more about our faith in a fun, engaging, interactive and
Criminal Reference Checks
In compliance with Ministry directives, a Criminal
Reference Check is now required if you wish to
volunteer your services in the school, transport
students and assist on trips.
motivating way. The experienced missionaries ensure that everyone is hav-
A Criminal Reference Check will be required for the 2014-2015
ing fun while learning about the gospels of the Lord.
school year if you plan to volunteer for both in school and out of
school activities. Avoid the rush in the fall and get yours completed
The camp details are as follows:
Grade 1 to 6
July 28 to August 1 9:00am to 2:30pm $60/ per child
Grade 7 to 12 July 27—July 31
7:00pm to 9:00pm $40/ per child
Registration forms are due by July 13, 2014 at the St. Francis Xavier Parish Office
For more information or to register:
Visit our parish website: http://stfrancisxavierchurch.blogspot.ca/
during the summer! Copies of the Criminal Reference forms are
available in the office.
An annual declaration is required for all valid Criminal Reference
Checks that are on file in the school office.
Email us: SFX.TotusTuus@gmail.com
We are on Twitter: @ValentineDPCDSB
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The Last Word
All-Summer-Long Activities
Have a family book club. Read the same book at the same time. Schedule
club meetings at two-week intervals to discuss the books, maybe over dinner.
Which characters did you like best? Did the story keep you interested? What
was effective about the author's style? When pressed for time, select shorter books to give everyone time to complete them
before the next club meeting. The frequency and quality of the book discussion is almost as important as the book selections. This activity helps kids learn to critique story elements and authors' styles-exactly what elementary through high
schoolers need for writing book reports at school.
Start a family newsletter. Put children of all ages in charge of keeping in touch with family and friends by e-mail this summer.
Younger kids can focus on individual e-mail messages. Older ones can put together family newsletters and distribute them
by e-mail. Most word processing software gives computer-savvy or more ambitious children the option to lay out the newsletters and insert images. This reinforces more sophisticated computer skills. At the least, this activity strengthens keyboarding, composition, grammar, and spelling skills.
Teach cooking. Find math in measuring and determining portions and nutrient contents. Find science behind why yeast
makes bread rise and why sparkling water bubbles. Find history in family recipes, art and design in food presentation, and
cultural awareness in preparing ethnic meals. Planning meals, budgeting, buying food, preparing, and serving also demand
organizing and that most important skill of all, cleaning up the mess. Cooking can even instill responsibility. Those who learn
to cook over the summer can make a weekly dinner for the family during the school year.
Build endurance. Involve your children in exercises that build strength, stamina, and lung capacity. Go hiking, tree climbing,
rock climbing, bicycling, running, jogging, skipping, jumping rope, playing hopscotch, and swimming with kids of all ages. Set
up a badminton court in the backyard and have family tournaments. Children can perfect their body control and movement
strategies merely by learning to avoid the garden when they lunge for the birdie. These full-body, high-movement exercises
are also excellent outlets for kids with attention disorders.
Plant a vegetable or flower garden together. There are many life lessons in gardening that kids of all ages can harvest. Nature is never short of surprising revelations. Gardening also teaches design, spatial and visual
planning, sequencing, scheduling and long-term planning, and follow-through-the same skills
middle and high school kids need to complete a long-term report. The plant selection process
puts kids in touch with weather conditions and soil quality as well as care and maintenance
schedules. If it is a vegetable garden, it will also show your child where vegetables come from.
It's not surprising that some kids think green beans come from cans in a supermarket.
Read more on FamilyEducation: http://school.familyeducation.com/summer/
activity/39286.html#ixzz33EpQRL4W
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