St. Vincent de Paul School
665 Willowbank Trail Mississauga, Ontario L4W 3L6
Tel: (905) 848- 5397 Fax: (905) 848-0738
Principal: Mr. Tony McLoughlin
Secretary: Ms. Susan Ferenc
Trustee: Mr. Mario Pascucci (905) 302-3096
Chair of the Board of Trustees
Fax: 905-890-0888
OfficeTelephone:
905-890-0708 ext. 21061
mario.pascucci@dpcdsb.org
www.TrusteePascucci.ca
Pastor: Fr. John Facey (905) 270-2301
Superintendent: Mr. C. Blanchard (905) 890-1221
June 2013
Prayer for the end of the year
As we come to the end of another school
year,
May we now relax from our studies a little,
We pause to thank You, Dear Lord,
For all of Your guidance and support in our work
Throughout this past year.
Please forgive us for any times that we may have
Offended You by not using our talents and gifts to
serve You (and ourselves) best.
Watch over us as we begin to enjoy our summer
vacation.
Keep us safe and free from harm.
We ask this of You, Jesus Christ, our Lord and
Saviour.
AMEN.
June is the Virtue of Fairness.
“God wants us to treat each other as we would
like to be treated.”
A fair person…
 Listens to both sides of the story
 Is a good team player
 Knows that the same rules apply to
everyone
 Works to bring about peaceful
solutions
Grade 8 Graduation Dates
Plans are well underway for our
Grade 8 Graduation. Formal
activities that will take place on
Thursday June 20 at 7pm. in the
school gym. The children will, as
tradition dictates, travel off-site to
have their luncheon and dance on
Wednesday June 19 from 11:00- 4:30 p.m. approx.
CONSISTENT ATTENDANCE
We remind parents of the importance of consistent
attendance in your child’s success. If attendance or
punctuality have been a significant concern with regards
to your child, you may receive or have received a phone
call or letter from your child’s teacher. We respectfully
urge you to take these letters seriously and help your
child to develop more positive habits for success in the
future.
Share Life
A huge thank you to the entire St.
Vincent de Paul community for
donating $500.00 to Share Life
through donations from our Toonie 2
Ball. As special thanks to Mr. Trias
for coordinating this effort.
HANLAN WATER PROJECT
Farewell to staff members
It is with great sadness that we
announce that several teachers
will be leaving the St. Vincent de
Paul School community. We extend best wishes to
Mr. Carlos Trias who will be leaving St. Vincent
de Paul at the end of the school year. A very
special good bye to Mrs. Diane Harmon who has
decided to retire after thirty years in education.
We also will welcome back Ms. Heather
Anderson who will be returning St. Vincent de
Paul.
On personal note, I would like to announce that after
five years, I will be leaving St. Vincent de Paul to
assume Principal responsibilities at another school in
Dufferin-Peel. It has been an honour serving the
students at this school. They have made every day a
joyous one and I thank all the parents and teachers that
have helped create an environment condusive to
learning. I will sincerely miss everyone.
SUMMER WEATHER CLOTHING
The warmer days are hopefully
just around the corner and with
them come the summer fashions.
We ask your assistance and cooperation in helping us to uphold
standards of neatness, modesty and good taste
regarding appropriate clothing during hot weather.
What is acceptable on a six year old may not be
considered appropriate on a twelve year old. Thus,
students from grades 5 to 8 should avoid purely
recreational wear such as short-shorts, cutoffs, tank
tops, halter tops, or any clothing which leaves the
wearer with a bare back or bare midriff. The office
will provide a large t-shirt for those students who
are dressed inappropriately. Thank you for your
co-operation in this matter.
This is a notice that the Region of
Peel is undertaking the Hanlan
Water Project. St. Vincent de Paul
Community members will receive
information from the Region of Peel
highlighting the extensive construction of
underground piping that will take place in the
Cawthra Road and Burnhamthorpe area. For more
information, contact the Region of Peel: Public
Works at 905-791-7800. A representative from
Region of Peel will be at our School Council
Meeting on June 5 at 6:30 p.m.
Class Organizations for 2013-2014
At St. Vincent de Paul we maximize
the groupings of students to ensure
we create the best possible
educational environment for all of
our students. The process involves
grade level teachers meeting with the principal and
special education team to generate the proposed,
tentative lists according to the following criteria:
1. Consider parental input outlining educational
reasons for the placement of their children where
possible (must be received in writing by the
Principal. Letters must be sent to the office, not
the classroom teacher.
2. Avoid having siblings, cousins, relatives or twins
in the same class where possible.
3. Student levels are considered to ensure clear
balance of level 1-2-3-4 students in each class.
4. Students with special education or special needs
are considered in the groupings.
5. Students who are English Language Learners are
considered for the distribution.
6. Students with behavioural needs.
7. Students who facilitate the learning of others.
8. Students who inhibit the learning of others.
9. Number of male and female students.
All class placements are confidential until the
first day of school on September 3, 2013.
Closing Mass
Our year-end Mass is scheduled for
Monday, June 17, 2013 at 10:15 a.m. at St.
Patrick’s Church . To increase or
relationship and communication with
our home parish, we feel it is important
for this year’s Closing Mass to be held at the
Church. We will use a bus to shuttle students from
JK/SK- Grade 3. In the spirit of health and
wellness, our grades 4 – 8 students and supervisors
will walk. All parents/guardians are invited to join
us for this celebration either on the bus or by
walking with your children
Catholic Education Centre
Schools Program: Westlake
Campus
Once again, we are delighted
that we will continue hosting
the Catholic Education Centre
Program: Westlake Campus
at St. Vincent de Paul School for the 2013-2014 School
Year. This is a Ministry of Education funded program
that provides an alternative learning opportunity for
students who require specialized support. The focus is
on literacy, numeracy and overall student achievement
and well being. This program responds to the
educational needs of young people for whom the
regular pattern of school and/or family life is
interrupted for a variety of reasons. The Dufferin-Peel
Catholic District School Board continues to offer support
for these programs in collaboration with community
agencies and the Ministry of Education. We look
forward to another successful year welcoming our CEC
School Program students, as well as their
parents/guardians.
As part of the Board and School Pillar of Inclusivity
and Catholicity, we will welcome the Westlake
students to attend our School BBQ to be held June 6
from 11a.m. to 12 noon in our school playground.
JOHN CABOT S.S.: GET READY
FOR HIGH SCHOOL!!!!
To our Grade 8 Graduates. The GET READY
DATES at Cabot have been set. A reminder
phone message will be sent out in the summer as
well. It is very exciting that Cabot has 140
future Grade 9 students already signed up!!!!! For
further information, contact John Cabot S.S.
directly at 905- 279-1554
Get Ready Dates:
Wednesday August 21 - 8:15 -12:30
Thursday August 22 - 8:15 -12:15
"Long weekend" break
Monday August 26 - 8:15 -12:15
Tuesday August 27 - 8:15 -12:15
Wednesday August 28 - 8:15 -12:15
Custody of Children
On rare occasions, we are faced with difficult
situations in which non-custodial parents arrive at
school asking to visit their child or take the child
home after school. We are best able to serve and
protect students when we are made aware of legal
custody arrangements, visitation rights and other
special instructions. If legal custody matters affect
your family, please ensure that our office and
classroom teachers are aware of any custodial
arrangements that may affect your child during
school hours. It is imperative that you provide any
legal paperwork to the office so it can be kept on
file.
NO DOGS IN THE SCHOOL YARD!!!!
It is important for the safety of all
our students that no dogs be
brought into the school yard before,
during and after school hours. Even
the gentlest dogs can get over excited with so
many distractions and children. Please keep your
pet safe at home for their safety and that of the
students.
A PROGRAM LIKE NO OTHER!!!!
Suppose I told you there was a wellresearched and statistically proven
program that on average could:
• increase the average life expectancy of
children by eight years
• significantly reduce children’s use and risk from
alcohol, tobacco and drugs
• dramatically lower their risk of suicide
• help children rebound from depression 70 per
cent faster
• dramatically reduce children’s risk for
committing a crime
• improve children’s attitude at school and increase
their school participation
• reduce the risk for rebelliousness in children
• improve children’s odds for a “very happy” life
• provide children with a life-long moral compass
• provide children with a caring extended family
church life in their adult years
Is there such a program? Yes, there is. The program
is called “Active Church Participation.” In study
after study, children who actively engage in a faith
community on a regular basis significantly benefit
from reduced likelihood of life problems and risky
behaviours. It significantly improves their odds of a
happier, healthier, and longer life. These studies
show the same life benefits and results for adults,
as well.
In addition, numerous surveys continue to show a
strong statistical connection between being active
in the church as a child and staying active as an
adult. Furthermore, recent research indicates that
even “being involved at least a few times a month
is correlated with nearly the same sticking power
as weekly
How much would a program like this be worth?
What if I told you it was free, and took less than a
couple of hours a week? Would you be interested?
School Textbooks.
At this time of the year, please take a
look around your home for school
textbooks and library books. School
textbooks and library books are
school property and are loaned to the students
annually. The expectation is that textbooks will be
returned at the end of the school year. Students are
responsible for these textbooks and will be asked to
pay if these books go missing or have been
vandalized.
IMPORTANT DATES!!!
June 3 - Grade 2 Sacramental Celebration- 9:30
am
June 3rd- Grade 8 Sacramental Celebration- 10:20
am
June 5th– School Council—6:30 pm
June 6th- School Barbeque: 11-12 pm
June 6th – Theme Thursdays Begin!!!!
June 7th – PA Day- no school for children
June 10th– Grade 4/5 Medieval Times
June 11th– Girls Soccer Tournament
June 12th- Grade 8 Kensington Market
June 13th- Theme Thursday
June 14th– Boys Soccer Tournament
June 14th– Ms. Pinto’s Class to Dr. Simone
June 14th– HPV/HEP B Vaccinations
June 17th –Mississauga East Track Championships
June 17th- - Year End Mass at St. Patrick’s- 10:15a.m.
June 18th- Playday
June 18th- Tags Activity Assembly
June 19th – Grade 8 Graduation Dance and
Luncheon
June 20th – Theme Thursday
June 20th– Grade 8 Graduation Evening Ceremony
June 21st – Board Track Championships
June 21/24th – Talent Show Dress Rehearsals
June 25th – Talent Show 10am/6:30pm
June 26th- Report Cards go home
June 27th- Theme Thursdays
June 28th- Last Day: Grade 8 Clap Out.
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HAVE A GREAT SUMMER.
PEACE AND GOD BLESS