St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School
665 Willowbank Trail,
Mississauga, Ontario L4W 3L6
Telephone: (905) 848- 5397
Fax: (905) 848-0738
Principal:
Head Secretary:
Superintendent:
Pastor:
D. Brkic
S. Ferenc
T. Lariviere 905 890-1221
Fr. John Facey 905 270-2301
Trustee: M. Pascucci (905) 302-3096
Chair of the Board of Trustees
Fax: 905 890-0888 Tel: (905) 890-0708
mario.pascucci@dpcdsb.org
January 2015
BLESSINGS FOR A NEW YEAR
Holy Father, God of our yesterdays, our today, and our
tomorrows,
We praise You for Your unequaled greatness.
Thank You for the year behind us and for the year ahead.
Help us in Your new year, Father, to fret less and laugh
more, to teach our children to laugh by laughing with them
and to teach others to love by loving them.
When Love came to the stable in Bethlehem, He came for
us so that Love could be with us, that we could know You,
and that we could share Love with others.
Help us, Father, to hear Your love song in every sunrise, in
the chirping of sparrows in our backyards, in the stories of
our elderly, and the fantasies of our children.
Help us to stop and listen to Your love songs, so that we
may know You better and better. We rejoice in the world
You loved into being.
Thank You for another new year and for new chances
every day. We pray for peace, for light, and for hope, that
we might spread them to others.
Forgive us for falling short this past year. We leave the
irreparable past in your hands, and step out into the
unknown new year knowing You will go with us.
We accept Your gift of a new year and we rejoice in what's
ahead, depending on You to help us do exactly what You
want.
I say it again, we rejoice! In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
We are pleased to welcome Tim Lariviere as
Superintendant of Mississauga East Family of
Schools. Mr. Lariviere began his new role on
January 1, 2015.
In January
we celebrate
the Virtue of
Self-Control
Virtues
Assembly
January 29th,
2015
at 11:30 a.m.
Like a city
breached,
without
walls, is one
who lacks
self-control.
(Prov. 25:28)
DATES TO REMEMBER
Jan. 5 FDK Registration packages available for parents
Jan. 7 Eastern Rite Christmas
Jan. 12 Rosary Apostolates
Jan. 19 PA Day – No school for students
Jan. 20 Term 2 begins
Jan. 20 7:00 p.m. CSC Meeting
Jan. 26 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. FDK (JK) registration
Jan. 27 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. FDK (JK) registration – Snow Date
Jan. 29 11:30 a.m. Virtues Assembly – parents are welcome
Feb. 3 Report Cards go home
Feb. 5 Interview Night
Feb. 6 PA Day - Interviews
“A Love of Christ and a Love of Learning”
Welcome Back and Happy New Year!
On behalf of the entire staff of St. Vincent de Paul School, I
would like to wish you a happy, healthy and prosperous
New Year! We hope this coming year is filled with many
blessings for you and your loved ones and we all look
forward to working with you and your children in 2015.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your
generosity in supporting our initiatives for families in need
at Christmas. Thanks to you, all initiatives were very
successful.
Our Christmas Concert was a huge success thanks to the
staff who invested their time and effort into it, our
students who did an amazing job and thanks to you - the
most supportive audience!
Since your involvement significantly impacts your child’s
educational success, I encourage you to continue to be
involved. If you ever have any concerns or questions,
please speak with your child’s teacher. With your support,
we can provide the best educational experience for your
child.
God’s blessings in 2015!
D. Brkic
VIRTUE OF SELF CONTROL
From the perspective of the Catholic Graduate Expectations, a
Person of Self-Control…
 Is patient
 Knows how to wait his/her turn
 Adapts to situations in light of the common good
 Can calm him/herself down and think before reacting to
situations
 Knows how to avoid physical aggression (e.g., hitting,
kicking, pushing, fighting, etc.)
 Thinks first about what is best to do for everyone in the
group
 Has a positive, confident sense of self and others
 Thinks reflectively to solve problems
 Applies effective communication, decision-making,
problem-solving & resource management skills
 Reflects on personal values, abilities and aspirations
 Participates in leisure and fitness activities for a balanced
and healthy lifestyle
God has given us the ability to choose. We are able to control
how we react to what happens around us. We may feel
pressure from inside or from outside ourselves to react
aggressively to a situation. We’ve all “lost it” at one time or
another. We are never proud of those moments. As soon as
they happen, we make a promise that they will not happen
again. Through prayer and concentration, we can get better at
controlling our reactions.
God wants us to do what we know and feel is right.
ANGEL TREE AND FOOD DRIVE
On behalf of our Youth Faith Ambassadors, Ms. Grabowski,
Ms. Anderson, Ms. Ferenc and Ms. Murphy, thank you for
donating towards our and Food Drive. With your help, we
were able to support many families within our parish.
A special thank you to all the families who participated in
our Angel Tree program and to all our staff who generously
donated gifts and gift cards as well. At St. Vincent de Paul,
we always strive to spread the love of Christ. Thank you all
for helping us teach the children the true meaning of
Christmas, and ensuring that Advent is a time to spread
Hope, Peace, Joy and Love.
CHRISTMAS HAMPER
This Advent season, Ms. Ricardo’s Gr. 8 class sponsored a
family in need within our parish community through the St.
Vincent de Paul Society of St. Patrick’s parish.
They put together a Christmas basket with gifts and food
items to help make their Christmas a little brighter.
CANDY CANE DRIVE
Our Intermediate Youth Faith Ambassadors and Ms.
Ricardo sold candy canes to raise money for the St. Vincent
de Paul Society of St. Patrick’s parish.
The Intermediate YFA Elves raised over $400! All proceeds
went directly to the St. Vincent de Paul Society to support
families and senior citizens in our community.
Thank you to the students who purchased candy canes.
We thank you for your generosity and support.
ST. VINCENT de PAUL CHOIR
We would like to congratulate our choir for their
spectacular Christmas performance at Sunrise Retirement
Home on Wednesday, December 3, 2014. The seniors
really enjoyed our Medley of Christmas carols and it was
great to see many parents who attended to support our
students. Seniors also treated us with refreshments,
popcorn, and candy canes which was greatly appreciated.
Our seniors already requested our return visit next year!
We have a wonderful gift at St. Vincent de Paul. Helping
students to develop good Christian values which bring
about caring relationships and wonderful experiences is
the most precious gift of all!
Many thanks to Mme. Ciminelli and Mrs. Murphy for
preparing the students for this performance.
“A Love of Christ and a Love of Learning”
INTERMEDIATE HOCKEY TOURNAMENT
On Thursday Dec 4, 2014, the intermediate hockey team
participated in the annual St. Martin's Hockey Tournament
at Tomken Arena. Even though they went with only 12
players who had not practiced or played together before
the tournament, the boys and girls played with fierce
determination and won two games making it to the
quarter final. In the quarter final, they lost a heart breaker
4-3 to St. Barbara. Congratulations to the Intermediate
Boys and Girls for a great play! Thanks to all the players
and their families. It was a tremendous success.
Thank you Mr. Antoniw and Mr. Martins for coaching the
team.
Parent(s)/Guardian(s) are also reminded to register their
child at our school office.
CATHOLIC SCHOOL COUNCIL UPDATE
Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 20,
2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the school library. Just a note that CSC
will be organizing a few Valentine’s events next month.
More information will be sent home soon.
FULL DAY KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
EXTENDED FRENCH INFORMATION MEETING
Parent(s)/guardians, who wish to enroll their child in
a Grade 5 Extended French class for September 2015
are invited to attend an information meeting at:
St. Thomas More Catholic School
3270 Tomken Road,
Thursday, January 15, 2015 at 7 p.m.
At the present time, the above mentioned school is the
designated centre for our area. Applications will be
accepted at that centre until 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, February
17, 2015.
There will be an information session for
parent(s)/guardian(s) of children with differing abilities
including
vision,
speech,
hearing,
autism,
physical/medical and/or developmental delays who are
transitioning to Kindergarten in September 2015. The
information session will be held at the Dufferin-Peel
Catholic District School Board -- Catholic Education
Centre, Room 301 on Thursday, January 8, 2015, from
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Snow date Tuesday, January
13, 2015, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
FRENCH IMMERSION PROGRAM
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board will hold
a series of public information meetings in Mississauga and
Brampton for parents and guardians interested in enrolling
their children in the board’s French Immersion Program for
the 2015-2016 school year. The information sessions are
intended to provide parents and guardians with an overview
of our French Immersion Program, the criteria for
admittance, and changes that can be expected from the
regular program.
French
Immersion
Schools
“A Love of Christ and a Love of Learning”
Session Location
Date and Time
Our Lady of
Providence
St. Angela
Merici
St. Joachim
Our Lady of
Providence
35 Black Oak
Drive
Brampton
Tuesday,
November 25,
2014
7:00 p.m.
St. Gertrude
St. Pio of
Pietrelcina
St. Gertrude
815 Ceremonial
Drive
Mississauga
Wednesday,
November 26,
2014
7:00 p.m.
Divine Mercy
St. Elizabeth
Seton
St. Margaret of
Scotland
St. Margaret of
Scotland
2266 Council
Ring Road
Mississauga
Thursday,
November 27,
2014
7:00 p.m.
Online registration will begin following the French
Immersion Parent Information sessions with the deadline
for submissions to be announced. Should the number of
applications exceed the number of spaces available, a
centralized, computer-generated lottery will be held
following the deadline.
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board offers the
French Immersion Program starting in Grade 1 at eight
school sites. Students registered in this program will spend
90% of their day learning in the French language. All
subjects and activities in the French Immersion classroom,
except for Religion and Family Life, will be delivered in
French. In Grades 2 and 3, 70% of the instruction will be in
French, with the proportion of English increasing to 50% in
later years.
For more information about the French Immersion program
visit www.dpcdsb.org or call 905-890-0708 ext. 24307.
OUR CATHOLIC SCHOOL HERITAGE
4. Was there opposition to separate schools before
Confederation?
Yes, as now, there were advocates of one school system.
Protestant spokespersons believed in the adequacy of the
common (now public) school’s basic non-denominational
Christianity, which constituted an important element of
the common school’s religion lessons and their readers.
They held that beliefs specific to certain religions should be
taught in the churches and homes.
5. Why did Catholics find the non-denominational
religious education of the common school unsatisfactory?
Catholics wanted separate schools where all the beliefs of
the Catholic Church would be taught, where the pupils
would live their faith in a sacramental and community
manner in proximity to the parish church and priest, and
where religion would permeate the reading, literature and
history curriculum. Furthermore, as modern times arrived,
the multiculturalism of the public school’s student body
necessitated the eradication of the teaching of Christianity.
A MESSAGE FROM OUR LIBRARIAN
Gently used book donations are accepted throughout the
year.
“A Love of Christ and a Love of Learning”
MINIMIZING DISRUPTIONS
We appreciate continued parental help and support in
minimizing disruptions to classes, whenever possible.
If you wish to discuss something with your child’s teacher,
we ask that you set up an appointment with the teacher.
Approaching the teacher, before, during and/or after
school makes it difficult for the teacher to focus on her/his
students. This also becomes a safety issue. Please leave a
message with the office and the teacher will call you back.
If your child is late, please have him/her report to the
office. PLEASE DO NOT ESCORT YOUR CHILD TO CLASS.
Please send a note in advance, to your child’s teacher
when your child needs to be picked up early, then meet
them in the office and sign them out.
If delivering lunches to your child at school, please write
your child’s and teacher’s names on lunch bags and leave
them on the lunch table in the front foyer. This would be
greatly appreciated.
COLD AND FLU SEASON
With cold and flu season upon us, the Dufferin-Peel
Catholic District School Board continues to be vigilant in
ensuring that our schools are clean and that our school
communities are educated regarding good hand hygiene
and cough etiquette. These practices are promoted on an
ongoing basis, but as the prevalence of colds and flu
increases, our board increases the cleaning of contact
surfaces, as well as reminds schools to review cold and flu
prevention with students and staff. Many resources are
utilized from our regional health units.
A reminder, as well, that communicable diseases can be
contracted in public places throughout the year. For
example, cold-related viruses, such as Enterovirus, are
transferred from person to person through hand contact.
Cold and flu viruses typically peak from December through
February, but can start as early as October.
Please assist us by reviewing good hand washing
procedures, as well as other preventative measures, as
outlined in the various Peel resources available to you
through their website.
In addition, we remind parents to please use discretion in
keeping your children home to recover. A child who is
coughing and sneezing, is not capable of learning—and is
in the position of infecting other children.
For more information, visit the health unit website:
http://www.peelregion.ca/health
Direct links to the above information can be found in the
Parent Section of the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School
Board website at www.dpcdsb.org
COLD WEATHER
Except when the weather is extremely cold, all students
will be expected to go outside during all recesses. Students
who cannot play outside due to illness should remain at
home until they are feeling better.
It is imperative that students come dressed appropriately
to go outdoors. We recommend that children carry an
extra pair of socks and mittens/gloves in their backpacks
We also ask our students to have a pair of indoor shoes at
school to help keep the classroom floors dry and clean and
to ensure their comfort and safety. While at school,
students must wear shoes at all times since they would not
have time to put them on in case we have to evacuate the
building.
SNOW SAFETY
We will keep reminding all students of our policy that snow
must stay on the ground. For the safety of all, there are to
be no snowballs, kicking of snow or any other activity
involving snow or ice that could be harmful. Although it
may seem like a fun activity, our experience has shown
that serious accidents can and do occur. Sliding on any hills
created by snow ploughs, and sliding on ice are also
prohibited.
Please discuss these safety procedures and reinforce them
with your children – it is imperative that everyone adhere
to these rules.
PEDICULOSIS (Head Lice)
Pediculosis is a problem which occurs from time to time
each year in schools. If cases are found we inform all
parents of the class involved by letter. If a child is infected,
we request that she/he be kept out of school until she/he
has been treated with the correct medicated shampoo.
Please keep us informed if this happens to your child.
DRIVEWAY/ KISS AND RIDE SAFETY
Many thanks to parents / guardians who have been using
the correct and safe procedure for dropping their children
off in the morning in our Kiss and Ride program. Our
driveway is made safer when everyone cooperates. Please
ensure you have pulled up to the front of the drop line to
let children in or out of your car. The driveway gets very
congested as 9:00 a.m. approaches, and many students are
arriving after the bell rings. Please be aware that it is our
expectation that children arrive at school on time and
prepared to work.
“A Love of Christ and a Love of Learning”
LUNCH HOUR ROUTINES
A reminder that students who regularly stay for lunch are
NOT permitted to leave school property without a signed
and dated note from parents each time they leave school
grounds. Students either go home for lunch or stay in
school for lunch. Thank you for supporting this important
safety routine.
PARENTS IN THE SCHOOL YARD
Thank you for your cooperation of parents and caregivers
from not entering the schoolyard when dropping off their
children.
SUPERVISION OF STUDENTS
Supervision begins at 8:45 a.m. and ends at 3:30 p.m.
Please do not bring/send your children to school earlier
than this time. Given safety concerns, it is not a good idea
to leave your children outside unattended. Please make
other arrangements for the care of your children prior to
8:45 a.m. Please meet your child at the school at 3:30 p.m.
when students are dismissed.
LATE ARRIVALS
All students from FDK to Grade 8, should start school on
time. This prevents interruption of classes and loss of
information for the students. A student is considered late if
the school bell has rung and they are not in line and
entering the school with their classmates. Being
consistently and continuously late interrupts the classroom
during lessons, creates delays in the office and sets a poor
example for those who do arrive on time. Please
encourage and assist your child(ren) to recognize that
punctuality is a responsibility, which all students should be
developing.
SABRINA’S LAW-ANAPHYLAXIS
If your child has a severe reaction to peanuts, peanut byproducts, bee/wasp stings or any other allergies or medical
conditions, please let the school know as soon as possible.
It is essential that the information you provide to us is
accurate and up-to-date.
There are various forms which need to be completed by
you and your family doctor if it is necessary to store an
epipen/medication at school. We continue to have
students with severe, life threatening allergies to nuts and
peanuts. Although this may or may not affect your child’s
class directly, we require your continue cooperation in
sending foods to school that are free of peanuts, nuts, or
their by-products. We cannot guarantee that any
classroom is nut free, but we are attempting to minimize
the exposure and keep everyone as safe and healthy as
possible.
IMMUNIZATION
Ontario Law (Immunization of School Pupils Act, 1990)
requires all school age children to be immunized against
Diphtheria, Tetanus, Polio, Measles, Mumps and Rubella.
The law requires Peel Health to keep up-to-date records of
your child’s immunization. In the past we have had a
number of students receive letters of suspension from
school due to records not being updated at the Health
Department. It is your responsibility to forward the
information to Peel Health. Whenever you have your child
immunized, inform the Health Department. Your child,
before turning age 7, must have the Age 4-6 Booster for
Diphtheria, Tetanus, Polio. All necessary immunization
records for your children must be sent to Peel Health. You
may fax your up-to-date information to PeelHealth at 8407144 or call 791- 7800 ext. 7661.
INCLEMENT WEATHER/BUS CANCELLATIONS/SCHOOL
CLOSURES
During the winter months inclement weather may cause
disruption of bus transportation and regular school
operations. A decision to cancel school transportation
and/or to close schools is usually made by 6:00 a.m. and
will be announced on the following radio stations:
CKFM
CFNY
CHIN
CFRB
CHUM
CJCL
CHAY
Q107
DC103FM
CHFI
CJMR
CHWO
680News
AM640 CISS FM
CHEZ
CBC
CIAO
CJBC(Fr.)
STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE
With all the activities that take place at school in the
playground, the gym and in sports, accidents happen.
Dental injuries can occur when 2 children accidentally
bump heads or fall. The school board does not carry
accident insurance for students. Fall outdoor activities,
extra-curricular and excursions are an additional reason
you may wish to buy student accident insurance. An
insurance package was sent home with your child(ren).
This is optional for families. 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.
Student Accident Insurance Brochures are sent home with
students at the beginning of each year. Please contact the
office if you are still interested in Student Accident
Insurance.
“A Love of Christ and a Love of Learning”
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
St. Vincent de Paul 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.
In rare circumstances, our students and staff may need to
evacuate the building as a result of an emergency in the
building or in the nearby community. Our evacuation site
is John Cabot Secondary School. Board regulations and
safety precautions require this contingency plan. Should
an evacuation be necessary, you will be notified as soon as
possible and your child will be held at John Cabot School
until we make direct contact with a parent/guardian.
Students are in need of mentors at schools throughout
Peel Region.
BECOME A VOLUNTEER TODAY!
Visit www.bbbspeel.com to learn more about In-School
Mentoring.
STUDENT MONITORS NEEDED
We are currently accepting applications for supply student
monitors. This is a paid position. The successful candidates
come in for approximately 1 hour over the lunch hour. The
position involves supervising the students in various
classrooms for twenty minutes and then supervising the
schoolyard for 40 minutes. You will be required to
complete a Criminal Reference Check. If you are interested,
please pick up an application form at the office.
CUSTODY OF CHILDREN
On rare occasions, we are faced with difficult situations in
which non-custodial parents arrive at our school asking to
visit with their child or take their child home after school.
We are best able to serve and protect the child when we
are made aware of legal custody arrangements, visitation
rights and special instructions. If legal custody matters
affect your family, please ensure that our office and
classroom teachers are aware of custodial agreements
between parents. We require that a copy of all legal
documentation be kept in your child’s school records.
THE POWER OF AN HOUR!
In-School Mentoring Program
Big Brothers Big Sisters in collaboration with the DufferinPeel Catholic District School Board matches students in
Grades 2 – 5 with a caring adult mentor. Matches meet for
1 hour, once a week at the child’s school, during school
hours and on school property. Together they share in fun
activities such as crafts, board games, playing basketball or
talking. The result – increased self-esteem, better grades
and improved relationships with family and peers.
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY DAYS
Just a reminder that Monday January 19th, 2015 is a
Professional Activity Day. There will be no school for the
students on that day. The day is designated for report card
writing. Friday February 6th, 2015 is also a Professional
Activity Day, with no school for students. That day is
designated for Parent/Student/Teacher conferences.
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WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU SUSPECT YOUR
CHILD HAS A CONCUSSION?
HOW IS A CONCUSSION TREATED?
We want to give you
Your child should not be le alone and should be seen by a The most important treatment right a er a concussion is doctor as soon as possible that day. res ng the body and the brain. The child should not If your child loses consciousness, call an ambulance to take your child to the hospital immediately. Do not move your child or remove any sports equipment un l the paramedics arrive. exercise, go to school, or do any ac vi es that over‐work a heads up
the brain, such as reading, watching TV, listening to music, or using electronics (e.g., tex ng, playing video games, and using computers). Problems caused by a head injury can get worse later that
Too much s mula on of the brain too soon can make day or night. Your child should not be le alone, and concussion symptoms worse and last longer ‐ especially in should be checked regularly throughout the night. If you children and teens whose brains are s ll developing. When have any concerns about your child’s breathing or sleeping, children and teens start to feel be er, it is important to wake your child up. Otherwise, let your child sleep. increase learning and then play ac vi es gradually so the brain has me to heal without being overloaded. You should see a doctor immediately if your child’s symptoms get worse, such as: 
Trouble waking up 
Increased confusion 
Seizures 
Trouble walking 
Headache that gets worse Return to Learn followed by a 5‐phase process for Return

Vomi ng more than once to Play. Concussion is a brain injury. With parental HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE FOR MY CHILD
TO GET BETTER?
Dufferin‐Peel Catholic District School Board has developed guidelines for suppor ng Return to AcƟvity following concussion. These guidelines include a 5‐phase process for consent, school administra on will work collabora vely with school psychology staff to monitor your child’s progress through the 10 phases. No two concussions are exactly the same. Most concussion symptoms disappear within a few days or weeks. Some For more informa on, contact your child’s school. symptoms can last much longer, however, because child “Peace, peace, to the far and the near, says the Lord;
and teen brains are s ll developing, making them more and I will heal them.” (Isaiah:57.19)
vulnerable. It may take longer to heal from a concussion if your child or teen has had a concussion before. Addi onal resources for students and parents can be accessed at Parachute Canada.(www.parachutecanada.org). Concussions
are serious
Concussions are brain injuries caused by rapid movement of the brain inside the skull. Concussions can result from a blow to the head or body (e.g., receiving a check in hockey, falling from a jungle gym, and being in a car crash even if the head has not hit anything). Concussion changes brain func on, which results in a variety of physical, cogni ve, and behavioural/emo onal signs or symptoms. A concussion is difficult to diagnose. Brain scans do not always determine if a concussion exists, but ignoring the symptoms of a poten al concussion can have serious and long‐las ng effects. It should be noted that injuries that result from a PHYSICAL
COGNITIVE

Loss of consciousness/lack of responsiveness 
Confusion (not aware of play or events) 
Blank stare/glassy‐eyed/dazed or vacant look 
Unable to answer memory ques ons immediately 
Seizures/convulsions 
Slow to get up 
Feeling “slowed down” 
Headache/pressure in head/child clutching head 
Feeling “in a fog” or “dazed” 
Neck pain 
Difficulty concentra ng 
Dizziness 
Difficulty learning and remembering 
Balance problems/poor coordina on 
Nausea or vomi ng 
Loss of vision or blurred or double vision 
Seeing stars or lights 
Tired/lethargic/drowsy 
Sensi vity to light or noise 
Irritable/easily frustrated or upset 
Ringing in the ears 
Sad/more emo onal 
Slurred speech 
Anxious/nervous 
Sleeping more than usual 
Difficulty falling asleep 
Doesn’t “feel right” concussion may lead to ‘second impact syndrome’, which is a rare condi on that causes rapid and severe brain swelling and o en WHAT ARE THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
OF CONCUSSION?
WHAT ARE THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
OF CONCUSSION?
WHAT IS A CONCUSSION?
a er injury BEHAVIOURAL/EMOTIONAL
catastrophic results, if an individual suffers a second concussion before he/she is free from symptoms sustained from the first concussion. Since concussions can only be diagnosed by a medical doctor or a nurse prac
YOUR CHILD CAN HAVE A CONCUSSION WITHOUT
BEING KNOCKED OUT (LOSE CONSCIOUSNESS)
oner, educators, school staff, or volunteers cannot make the diagnosis of concussion. “...but it was your word, O Lord, that heals
all people.” (Wisdom:16.3)
IF ANY OBSERVED SIGNS OR
SYMPTOMS WORSEN CALL 911