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
September 2012
Prayer of Return
O Lord, we return from a time of
rest, vacation, visiting.
We return from camps, travels,
cottages.
Thank you, Lord for the summer.
It eases the mind, relaxes the body,
and soothes the soul.
We return to school, to routines,
and to lessons.
Thank you, Lord for our students, teachers, and
parents.
Strengthen all who instruct; guide all who learn.
Lord, keep us from getting so organized that
there is no time for you.
Let us seek and serve you in everyone we meet,
Everywhere we go, and in everything we do.
As we return to our routines, let us not forget,
Who has sent us on this journey.
Amen.
PRINCIPAL’S OPENING MESSAGE
I trust that everyone had a wonderful and relaxing time
with their families over the summer. I greatly look
forward to working with the staff and your children to
continue with a variety of initiatives that will make our
school special in a variety of ways. I would like to
welcome all new families who have joined our
community and especially our new full day JK/SK
children who are starting school for the first time.
We will encourage a cooperative partnership between
home, school and parish to promote positive learning
experiences for our students. St. Vincent DePaul is an
active school that relies on cooperation and teamwork.
We are blessed to have an devoted School Council and
Parish team. Please consider putting in your nomination
to become part of the Council or simply come out
become involved!!!!
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL STAFF 2012-2013
JK/SK
J. Gaglia
Gr.1/ 2
G. Giannini
Gr. 3/4
L. Ceniti
Gr. 6
R. Pinto
Gr. 7/8
A. Velagic
F.S.L./E.S.L. L. Ciminelli
E.R.W.
C. Ceravolo
Planning
S. Granzotto
E.C.E.
J. Franchino
Gr. 1/2 D. Harmon
Gr. 2/3 M. Defranceso
Gr.4/5 M.Ricardo
Gr. 7/8 C. Trias
Lib. M. Sita - Sills
SERC:S. Dutka
E.R.W. M. Ciccone
E.S.L. K. Lugiewicz
Support Staff:
C.Y.W.
Psychologist
Social Worker
Speech Pathologist
Head Custodian
Secretary
Principal
J. McLean
A. Day
L. Taylor
L. Buckle
J. Gonzalvo
S. Ferenc
T. McLoughlin
Please Note: All staffing is tentative due to the high
possibility of reorganization on September 14, 2012.
School Day
9:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
12:00-1:00 p.m.
2:30 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
School Entry
Recess
Lunch
Recess
Dismissal
P.A. Day
Friday September 14th is scheduled as a Professional
Activity Day. This day will be dedicated to school
improvement planning and reorganization if
required.
Catholic Education Centre Schools Program:
WestLake Campus
Once again, we are delighted to welcome
the Catholic Education Centre Program:
Westlake Campus to our school. 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.
Please find attached a link to Catholic Education Centre
School: 2012-2013 “Providing Alternative Learning
OpportunitiesFor All Students.” This well written
document gives information that highlights the
Alternative Section 23 Program that will continue at St.
Vincent de Paul in Sept. 2012.
http://www.dpcdsb.org/NR/rdonlyres/9589B2C5-47304587-B3ADF663250C8272/98715/CatholicEducationCentreBrochur
e1.pdf
A hard copy of the brochure is also available in the
office.
Combined Classes
As the population of St. Vincent de Paul declines,
combined grades continue to be a necessary reality at
our school. This is a reality in many schools in the
Mississauga East Family. As teachers prepare class
lists they consider many factors, such as learning styles
of students, a balance of abilities, and class culture.
Being in a combined grade is in no way prejudicial to a
child’s education. Within Ontario, all schools are
bound by a strict teacher:pupil ratio. This will be
particularly evident as we strive to meet the hard cap of
20:1 in the primary grades and the guidelines of 26 :1
in grades four to eight. Until we finalize our enrolment
in mid-September, all class arrangements and teacher
placements will be tentative. Please see the attached
memos from the Board: “Elementary School
Organizations Plans for 2012-2013 and “ An
Introduction to Combined Grades.”
Safe Arrival Program
For safety reasons, it is very important to notify the
school by calling 905-848-5397 if your child is going to
be absent or late. This communication is vital to ensure
the safety of your child. If we do not hear from you,
Mrs. Ferenc, our secretary, will be calling to verify your
child’s absence.
Student Verification Forms
We appreciate your co-operation in keeping
us up-to-date regarding pertinent information
for your child
i.e. changes in address, telephone numbers
etc. Accurate information is vital should we need to
contact you in an emergency situation. Please ensure
that you complete and return the Student Verification
Forms that will be sent home with your child early next
week.
Emergency Evacuations
Staff and students regularly practice
emergency evacuation and lockdown
procedures. These include: a safe exit
from the building in the event of a
fire, and safety actions in the event of
an intruder or bomb threat. If an evacuation requires us
to relocate, our alternate location is John Cabot
Secondary or Westminster Church.
Accident Insurance
As required by the Education Act and the
Ministry of Education, the Dufferin-Peel
C.D.S.B. 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 your children participate in sports, field
trips/excursions, or, if parents do not have dental
insurance coverage.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, require any
assistance, or prefer to enrol online or by phone,
please contact the Client Service Department of
Reliable Life Insurance through one of the
following options:
Telephone:1-800-463-5437 or 905-523-6525
E-mail:
insuremykids@reliablelifeinsurance.com
Web: www.insuremykids.com
Address:P.O. Box 557, Hamilton, Ontario,
L8N 3K9
SCHOOL COUNCIL’S CORNER: Elections
The Catholic School Advisory Council shall include, but
not be limited to:

parents and guardians of
children in the school

a community representative from the parish
in which the school is located

the school Principal

a teacher assigned to the school

a non-teaching staff member assigned to the
school
Nominations forms for the parent/guardian
representatives will be available at the main office
beginning Sept. 7, 2012. Completed nomination forms
must be received by the main office by 4:00 pm on
Friday September 21, 2012. The election will take place
if necessary on Monday Sept. 24, 2012 between the
hours of 8:30 and 4:00 pm by secret ballot. Eligible
voters must vote in person and proxy voting is not
permitted. An election will be held if the number of
candidates extends beyond the number of positions. If
not, the candidates shall be acclaimed.
Our first Council meeting will be Tuesday October 2 nd
at 6:30pm. We are also in search of anyone willing to
help out at specific times during the year, such as
helping to distribute pizza on pizza days, sub days,
Fundraising Committees, etc. Please call the school to
leave your name or share your name with us at the Open
House or at a Council meeting.
No Child Without Brochures
St. Vincent de Paul is one of 96
schools in Dufferin Peel with the
“No Child Without” program since the
program’s inception in 2006.
The No Child Without program offers
free Medic Alert bracelets for children age 4 up to
their 14th birthday. The child must be attending
a school that is participating in the program to
receive free Medic Alert bracelets. More
information about the program can be found at
http://www.nochildwithout.ca/ and information
brochures are available at the main office.
PROGRAM & CURRICULUM
Open House/Curriculum Night
Our annual Open House/Curriculum Night will
be held on Wednesday, September 26th . This
event will take place from 5:45- 7:15 pm. This is
an opportunity for you to meet your child’s new
teacher(s) and learn about their programs. All
parents/guardians are encouraged to attend this
event and also attend the Scholastic Book Fair
coordinated by Ms. Sita – Sills during the week
of September 24th. We look forward to seeing
you. Further information regarding food and
refreshments will follow.
VIRTUES
We are called as Catholics to put
into
practice, and model for others, the
teachings of Christ through our
words and actions. Throughout
Dufferin Peel, we will be
integrating virtues formation into all areas of our
school life within the context of our faith. The
“Virtues Program” reinforces the qualities of
positive character development, with a specific
virtue being highlighted each month:
September - Faith
November – Conscience
January – Self-Control
March – Kindness
May – Acceptance
October - Empathy
December – Hope
February –Respect
April – Love
June – Fairness
HEALTH & SAFETY
Medication & Allergies
Please make the school aware of any
important medical information
regarding your son/daughter in order
that we can properly prepare in the event
of an emergency.
For the safety of all children, medication must be
stored in a safe place. Forms must be completed
by your doctor in order to distribute medication.
Several children suffer from a life-threatening
allergy to peanut, nut products, and egg
allergies. With this in mind, please do not bring
any treats to the school for a child’s birthday. A
better alternative would be pencil gifts, stickers,
etc.
Visitors to the School
The safety of all the children attending our school is
vital. All parents and visitors entering the building
must use the front doors, sign in at the office and
obtain a badge identifying them as a Visitor.
Terry Fox Run
Our annual Terry Fox Run will take
place on September 28th. We are in
the process of planning for another
successful tribute to Terry Fox, and
aid his mission to raise funds for
cancer research. A huge thank you to
Ms. Dutka for organizing this event.
ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER!!!!
This September 2012 Monthly Newsletter will be the
only newsletter sent out by hard copy to the entire
school community. Last year, we started the process of
sending out an electronic newsletter. If you wish to
receive the newsletter electronically, please fill out the
form below listing all email addresses that you wish to
have the newsletter sent to. A select number of hard
copy newsletters will be available at the front office and
the newsletter will be downloaded to our school website
http://www.dpcdsb.org/VPAUL
Name of Children:
______________________
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Student Agendas
The St. Vincent de Paul School student agenda is an
invaluable tool that can be
used by your child to meet
his/her learning needs. Not
only does it allow students
the opportunity to begin to
develop good study habits, it
also serves as a valuable communication tool between
home and school. We thank our School Council for
paying for the cost of student agendas for all students in
grades JK to 8.
CRIMINAL OFFENCE DECLARATIONS
All volunteers who help at St. Vincent de
Paul must have a Criminal Reference
Check. If you plan to continue to help at our
school on a regular basis or will be looking
to volunteer next year, why not pick up a
Criminal Reference Check Application in the office.
There is no charge for the process and by completing
the form now, there will not be any delay in being part
of early school year activities.
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Looking ahead:
Sept. 14 th – Professional Development Day
Sept. 19 nd- 21 st - Grade 7 and 8 go to Camp Muskoka
Sept. 24 th – Book Fair Week begins
Sept. 26th –Open House 5:45- 7:15pm
September 28 th – Terry Fox Day- details to follow
Oct. 2 nd – School Council -6:30pm
Oct. 2 nd – World’s Finest Chocolate Assembly: more
details to follow
Oct. 8 th – Thanksgiving
Oct. 15 rd – Picture Day
Oct. 16 th – PA Day—no school for students