ST. JEAN-MARIE VIANNEY
CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
75 Jordensen Drive
Brampton, Ont. L6X 0S1
Phone (905) 497 6888
APRIL 2015
Important Dates
April 29 SK Graduation Pictures
May 07 Gr. 4-8 Spring Concert
FAX (905) 497 8833
Newsletter #6
Principal
Tim Waters
Vice Principal
Melissa Daddabbo
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May 09 Gr. 2 First Communion
May 11 PA DAY
May 12 Parent Council
May 20 Gr. 8 Confirmation
May 20
WTK Evening (Year 1)
School Spirit Wear is coming.
Order forms will be sent home
shortly.
Welcome to Kindergarten
Please note that Wednesday, May 20th at 6:30p.m. until 8:00 p.m. we will have our
Welcome to Kindergarten session. This session has been designed for the new FDK
child and parents. We ask that you do not bring siblings to this session.
Full Day Kindergarten Registration for 2015-2016
Secretary
Brenda Waud
Assistant Secretary
Josie Harvey
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Superintendent
Sue Steer
Trustee
Darryl D’Souza
Parish Priest
Father Jan Kolodynski
Visit our School Website:
www.dpcdsb.org/VIANN
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Registration for Full-Day Kindergarten is underway! Please come to the school office to register for next year. For more information about registration and the
Full-Day Kindergarten program, call 905-453-5020 or visit www.dpcdsb.org.
Vianney is now on
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April 22nd is when the world celebrates Earth Day and people get involved in helping the environment. Earth Day began when people realized that it was time to
start taking better care of the planet. It is a special day when everyone can help
to make the planet a cleaner and better place to live. The first
Earth Day was celebrated on April 22nd in 1970. In 1990 Canada
joined the rest of the world to celebrate our special Earth that
God has given to us to take care of.
For the latest news
and information,
@VianneyBW
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Intramurals
Kiss and Ride
During the months of January February and March 158
Now that the spring weather is finally
upon us we ask that you consider
walking to school. Our Kiss ‘n Ride is
a service and a convenience to parents; however, student safety is our
most important goal.
students in grades 1, 2 and 3, once again, participated
in an indoor intramural program. Students were divided
into teams and each team played on various days each
week. Students truly loved the non-competitive and
team focused games.
Fitness Night
Mrs. Mezzatesta
For a second year, Vianney hosted a Family Fitness
night on Thursday, February 19th. It was such a great
way to get parents and kids laughing and having fun
together all while benefiting from a great cardiovascular
workout and stress reliever! Thank you to all our staff
who helped run and set up stations, Peel Health for their
Also our Kiss ‘n Ride and Parking Lot is an idle free
zone. We have many cars that arrive early prior to arrival and dismissal who leave their engines running. This
is a hazard to the environment and it endangers the
health of the students.
When dropping your children off at Kiss N Ride, please
make sure that they exit on the passenger side of the
car. If you need to assist your child in getting out of the
car, please park in a parking space to do so. When using Kiss N Ride, you should not be getting out of your
car, thus allowing for the steady flow of traffic to continue. Please remember to treat staff on Kiss N Ride with
respect, they are ensuring the safety of your children.
wonderful display and information on common misconceptions and to Cassie Campbell for their information on
Mental Health : Anxiety
current events.
Many children and youth
experience
worries and fears from
time to time,
such as writing a test, giving a speech
or trying out a school team. Mild worries are typically
manageable, however when the worries begin to interfere with your child's daily life, it can become a concern.
Another big thanks go out to Coach Martinez from MTC
Life who came to help get us moving. Coach had been
in our school delivering our students a program where
movement and music were used in delivering essential
content in a way that encourages healthy physical development while reinforcing virtues. He covered topics such
LIFE" so make it count! Remember "Be the change you
Anxiety is when the level of unease is persistent and
great enough to interfere with everyday activities.
Many children with anxiety are quiet and nondisruptive so it can be easy to miss signs that they are
struggling.
wish to see in the world". Thank you to all the families
Some symptoms to look for in your child:
who were able to make it out! Can't wait to see you all
· Number of worries and fears
at next years fitness night!
· Trouble sleeping and feeling restless
EQAO After School Tutoring
· Refusal to join in social activities
as respect for ourselves and others, positive self-body
image, and leadership. He always told us that "WE ARE
AWESOME" and he taught us that we only have "ONE
Our Grade 3 and 6 after school program is in full swing
until the middle of May. We have 50 students participating every Monday and Wednesday from 3:30 to 4:45
p.m. The purpose of the tutoring is to provide students
with extra support in the areas of Math and Language.
· Low self-esteem
· Excessive worry about grades or unable to work to
their potential
· Physical symptoms: trembling, shaking, sweating,
chest pain, unsteady feelings, headaches, stomach
pain and shortness of breath not attributable to a
health problem.
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How YOU can help!
· Recognize and reward small improvements
CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK - MAY 3rd to
MAY 8th
Theme: Catholic Education: Exploring Paths of Joy “ Were not our
hearts burning within us while He was
talking to us on the road?” - Luke
24:32
· Provide an environment where mistakes are viewed
as a natural part of learning
· Reward brave, non-anxious behavior
· Be patient
· Provide advance warning of changes in routine
· Seek support in your community; Child and Youth
Counsellor at your school
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The sub-themes for Catholic Education Week 2015 are
as follows:

Walking Together and Sharing our Story
Region of Peel 3rd Notification
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Opening the Scriptures
The region of Peel has mailed out letters regarding outstanding immunizations. Peel Public Health maintains
and reviews the immunization records of all students to
ensure they meet the requirements to attend school.
Students with incomplete immunization records will be
suspended. Please look for notification in the mail and
respond to the request appropriately.

Welcoming Others to the Table

Recognizing Jesus in the Breaking of the Bread

Proclaiming the Good News
School Organization 2015-2016
SJMV School will begin preparing for the placement of
students for the upcoming 2015-2016 school year in the
near future. While all placements are tentative until the
end of September 2015, we do recognize that parents/guardians may have preferences or special considerations for their child(ren). For those parents/guardians
who would like to have their input, please forward a
letter directed to Mr. Waters(Principal) no later than
May 7th, 2015. Requests should outline the learning
profile of your son/daughter and indicate the preferred
learning environment for your child(ren). Please refrain
from requesting a specific teacher for your child.
We will do our best to consider each request, but please
note that not all requests will be honoured.
Catholic Education Week begins on a Sunday to highlight the partnership that remains the foundation of
Catholic education between our Catholic schools and
local Catholic parishes. Throughout Catholic Education
Week, we ask you to reflect on the significance of Catholic education’s presence and contribution in our
Church, and in our society.
Grade 3 & 6 EQAO Assessments
Grade 3 and 6 students will work on EQAO
Assessments in reading, writing and
mathematics from May 25 – June 5, 2015
When scheduling appointments, please keep
these dates in mind.
Brampton Northwest Celebrates
April 8, 2015
Glee Club Performance
Thank you to Mrs. Duke for organizing our school Glee
Club and best wishes on their
performance at St Leonard’s
Parish on May 7th.
Performers include:
Adriana, Eliza, Dana, Jazmine, Sarah, Wynnona,
Callista, Brianna, Natasha, Alexa, Nan, Jessica, Angelika, and Naomi.
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Upcoming Events
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Grade 7 and 8 Summer School
April
10 Day of Pink at Cassie Campbell
13 Rosary Apostolate
Once again we are pleased to announce that we will be offering
summer school for Grades 7 and 8 elementary school students.
20 Grade 6 RAID
This program is specifically designed for students in grades 7 and
8 who require additional assistance in meeting grade expectations in both literacy and numeracy.
21 Dance Competition at the Rose Theatre
Students MUST take both the literacy and numeracy classes.
22 Earth Day—Eco School Presentations in gym
Eligibility for the summer school program will be determined by
the Principal in consultation with teachers, students and their
parents/guardians.
13 Grade 6 RAID Program
24 Vianney Villages
27 Grade 6 RAID
27 Intermediate Boys Basketball Trn at Vianney
Recommended students are highly encouraged to attend.
29 SK Grad Photos (am only)
Students must attend the entire program – no holidays are
allowed.
29 Speech competition in gym
Dates: Tuesday, June 29 to Friday July 17, 2015
May
Time:
03 Catholic Education Week Begins
Transportation for pupils enrolled in this program will be provided
at pick-up points meeting the Board distance requirement. Pickup points will likely be your home school. (Further information to
follow in June.)
04 Music Monday
07 Glee Club Competition @ St Leonard’s Parish
07 Grade 4-8 Spring Concert 6:30 p.m.
08 Dress Loud Day $2.00 Donation
09 First Communion at St. Jerome’s 5:00 p.m.
11 PA DAY— No School for Students
12 Final Parent Council Meeting 6:30 p.m.
15 Special Games at Cassie Campbell
20 WTK Evening at 6:30 p.m.
20 Confirmation at St. Jerome’s Parish 7:00 p.m.
20 Junior Girls Soccer Tournament
Peel Police Youth Education
Program
Mission: Together with our community partners empower
every child & youth with the capacity and inspiration to promote safety and prevent violence, crime & victimization
Thank you to constable Giordano for her presentations to our
students.
Topics included:
Kind is Kool
Everyday Hero
Cyber Citizenship
Digital Leadership
Power to be Awesome
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each day
Get Loud! Get Loud!
St. Jean-Marie Vianney is proud to be participating in
"Dress Loud Day" on Friday May 8, 2015. Students are
invited to donate $2 and come to school dressed in their
wackiest, wildest, and loudest clothing. All proceeds from
"Dress Loud Day" will be donated to VOICE for Hearing
Impaired Children, a Canadian Registered Charity, supporting children with hearing loss and their families. More information will be sent home closer to this
date.
DANCE TEAM UPDATE
Our dance team has been practicing very hard for our upcoming Dance Event at the Rose Theatre, which will be
held on Tuesday, April 21, 2015. Good luck to all participants!
Chess Team
Congratulation to our school Chess Team for doing extremely
well at the Brampton West Family tournament this past month.
This year we had approximately 40 students playing chess during
the lunch hour. Thank you to Mr. Stone, Mr. Zoretich. Mr
MacEachern and Mr. Quintana for coaching and supervizing the
players. Team members include:
Kiro, Ofure, Katrina, Vanessa, Deshawn, Hezekiah, Calvin,
Oseremhen, Joshua A., Daniel M., Daniel J., Matthew,
Joshua M., and Alessio.
Our goats from our Sharelife Fundraiser have been purchased
and delivered. Thanks to all the families that donated to their
purchase!