St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School
2350 Hurontario Street South
Mississauga ON, L5B 1N1
Phone: 905.277.2448 Fax: 905.277.5910
www.dpcdsb.org/siena
School Newsletter
February 2015
Love
Principal
G. Pedroso
Vice-Principal
R. Scicluna
Head Secretary
S. Waugh
Assistant Secretary
S. Jones
Superintendent
D. Amaral
905–890–1221
Love is patient and kind,
It doesn't envy or boast and it's never proud,
Love is not rude or selfish,
It doesn't get angry easily or keep track of wrongs.
Love doesn't delight in bad things
But it rejoices in the truth.
Love always protects, trusts, hopes and perseveres.
Love never fails.
Trustee
B. Iannicca
905–890-1221
~ St. Paul to the Corinthians
Parish
St. Catherine of Siena
2340 Hurontario St.
Mississauga, Ontario
L5B 1N1
905-272-1454
Pastors
Fr. Camillo Lando,
C.S. Pastor
Fr. Santo Cigolini,
C.S. in Residence
Fr. Mario Lorenzana,
C.S. Associate Pastor
School Council
Co-Chairs
Ms. Weerawarna and
Ms. Campinos
Administrator’s Message…
The New Year began on a very positive note, as we had Peel Police come in to do a variety of
presentations on safety and drug awareness with students. We had the opportunity to gather
as a school community and reflect on the Virtue of Self-Control with two assemblies. Our
grades 4 & 5’s are participating in the city’s Got Skates program offering skating lessons. The
grade 6 classes have been taking part in an indoor golf clinic. On the sports front, our boys and
girls junior basketball teams hit the court with Stallion power, being victorious in their first
games. We ended the month with two fabulous presentations from Earth Rangers and Music
from Fano-Soro, who led us in the beats from Africa.
As we begin our Lenten journey we will focus on the virtue of Respect as we continue to foster
a safe, caring, healthy and inclusive school community. In preparation for the celebration of
Easter we will continue to reflect and renew ourselves spiritually as we engage in prayer,
fasting and almsgiving.
February will be another busy and active month at the school. Activities this month include: two
Virtue Assemblies, Skating Lessons for our grades 4’s & 5’s, Golf Clinics for our Gr. 6’s, school
and family Speech Contests, Junior Basketball, a dance for grades 6-8 students, a Family
Movie Night, and two Artist in the School Presentations (Musical Theatre).
Yours in Catholic Education,
G. Pedroso and R. Scicluna
Many Hands, Many Lands, One Heart, One God
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Virtue of the Month: Respect
For though I am free with respect to all,
I have made myself a slave to all, so that I might win
more of them. (1Cor 9:19)
We all deserve to be treated respectfully by others.
However, in order to be respected we also have to
respect ourselves. Everyone has a right to go to
school/work free of gossip, name-calling, and putdowns. We should expect to be treated with respect by
everyone we meet – our brothers and sisters in Jesus.
Our Daily Prayer for February:
Let us pray for the virtue of respect so that everyone we
meet will feel like we are their brother or sister in Christ.
AMEN
From the perspective of the Catholic Graduate
Expectations, a person with respect…
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Has a confident, positive sense of self and respect
for the dignity and welfare of others
Honours the rights, responsibilities and
contributions of self and others
Values and honours the important role of family in
society
Values the environment and uses resources wisely
Honours the faith traditions, world religions and life
journeys of all people of goodwill
Respect is love in plain clothes. -- Frankie Byrne
Virtue Assemblies: Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Gr. 4-8 @ 10 a.m. and Gr. K-3 @ 1:30 p.m.
Please note: All Virtue information is included in the
front pages of your child’s agenda.
Ontario Catholic School Graduate
Expectations
Distinctive expectations for graduates of
Catholic schools are determined and
shaped by the vision and destiny of the
human person emerging from our faith
tradition. Catholic education views human
life as an integration of body, mind, and
spirit. Rooted in this vision, Catholic
education fosters the search for knowledge as a lifelong
spiritual and academic quest.
The Graduate is expected to be:
1. A discerning believer formed in the Catholic Faith
community who celebrates the signs and sacred mystery
of God's presence through word, sacrament, prayer,
forgiveness, reflection and moral living.
2. An effective communicator who speaks, writes and
listens honestly and sensitively, responding critically in
light of gospel values.
3. A reflective, creative and holistic thinker who
solves problems and makes responsible decisions with
an informed moral conscience for the common good.
4. A self-directed, responsible, lifelong learner who
develops and demonstrates their God-given potential.
5. A collaborative contributor who finds meaning,
dignity and vocation in work which respects the rights of
all and contributes to the common good.
6. A caring family member who attends to family,
school, parish, and the wider community.
7. A responsible citizen who gives witness to Catholic
social teaching by promoting peace, justice and the
sacredness of human life.
Lenten Season
Parish Information:
St. Catherine of Siena
2340 Hurontario St., Mississauga, ON L5B 1N1
T: 905-272-1454
E: office@stcatherine.ca
Sacramental Preparation
FIRST COMMUNION – GRADE 2 STUDENTS
The Sacrament of First Communion this year will be held
Saturday, May 9, 2015 at 3 p.m.
CONFIRMATION – GRADE 8 STUDENTS
The sacrament of Confirmation this year will be
celebrated Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at 7 p.m.
Our Liturgical Season of Lent
begins with our Ash Wednesday
Mass on Wednesday, February
18, and continues until Easter
weekend (April 3-6). During our six
week Lenten journey we recognize
and discuss with our students our human frailties which
causes us to sin. We prepare for the coming of Easter
through reflection, prayer and charity. We respond to
Jesus’ call for a “change of heart” by becoming stronger
in our will to say ‘yes’ to God and ‘no’ to our selfishness.
We look forward to our Lenten journey together, a
strengthened and renewed faith in God’s will.
Many Hands, Many Lands, One Heart, One God
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Siena Awards Award Winners!
Black History Month
When teachers notice a
student(s) living out the
virtues, here at school, they
will give out a SIENA Award
Slip to the student(s).
Black History Month
is an opportunity to
share the historical
and present
contributions of
African Canadians.
Black History Month has been celebrated in Canada
since the 1950’s. Black History Month is an opportunity
for Canadians to recognize the significant contributions
individuals of African heritage have made, and continue
to make, in areas such as education, medicine, art,
culture, public service, economic development, politics
and human rights.
> K-3: Elijah G. (Ivanscics) and Jaymes P. (Venchiarutti)
> 4-6: Sofia B. (Connolly) and Mary H. (Hyacienth)
> 7-8: Nevil T. (De Vito) and Ornenna T. (Torun)
These students have been acknowledged school wide
through a P.A. announcement and have their picture
posted on our SIENA Award / Virtue board. Teachers
focused on, although not limited to, the virtue of the
month.
Interview Night/Day
Interviews will take place on the evening of Thursday,
February 5 and the morning of Friday,
February 6, 2015. Forms have been sent
home to schedule an interview time.
Confirmation of the interview time will be
sent home with your child’s report card. It
is our hope to see all parents during this interview cycle.
PA Day – Interview Day
A reminder to all parents that
Friday, February 6,
2015 will be a P.A Day for all
students, as teachers will be
engaged in interviews throughout the day.
Report Cards
The report card for Term 1 will be going home
on Tuesday, February 3, 2015. Interviews will
take place on the evening of Thursday, Feb. 5
and the day of Friday, Feb. 6. It is our hope to
see all parents during this interview cycle.
CCCC School Climate Survey
The Ontario Ministry of Education
focus on Safe Schools and
Positive School Climate as well as
its Equity and Inclusive Education
Strategy requires that all schools
across the province implement a
School Climate Survey for
students every two years. At St. Catherine of Siena, the
Catholic Community Culture and Caring School Climate
(CCCC) Survey will take place February 4, 5 and 10 for
students in grades 3-8.
Parent/Guardian Survey
A parent/guardian CCCC School Climate Survey has
also been developed to provide parents/guardians an
opportunity to express feedback regarding their child’s
experiences. Parents of all students in all grades, K
through 12 are invited to participate. An-email and letter
with a link directly to the survey will be sent to parents.
The link is:
http://www.dpcdsb.org/CEC/Parents/School+Climate+Su
rvey.htm
Family Day
School Council
A reminder to all parents that
Monday, February 16, 2015 is
family day, and there will be no
school on this day.
Next Meeting: Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Speech Contests
Our School Speech Contests will be held
Tuesday, February 3. Class
representatives from intermediate grades
will present in the morning, while those
from grades 4- 6 will present in the
afternoon. The Mississauga South speech contest will
be held Wednesday, February 11.
Communication between home and school is greatly
enhanced by parental involvement with the Catholic
School Council. The aim of the Catholic School Council
is to promote the vision, values, sacramental life and
Catholic practices of the
Dufferin-Peel Catholic
District School Board and
the Catholic community it
serves and to advise the
principal and the Board.
Many Hands, Many Lands, One Heart, One God
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Family Movie Night
Parent Evening - Next Generation
Learning
St. Catherine of Siena School Community is proud to
present Winter Family Movie Night on Friday, February
20. Our feature presentation will be Big Hero 6. The
event is open to all students and their families.
Parents/guardians must accompany their children to
the show. Tickets are $3.00/person, which includes
admittance, a raffle ticket, popcorn and a drink. Seating
will be provided. Doors will open at 6 p.m., with the
movie starting at 6:30 p.m.
Book Fair
Scholastic Book Fair is coming to the
Siena Library!!! Students will be visiting
the Book Fair throughout the week.
Families are welcome to visit the Book
Fair in the library during the hours listed
below. Our Family Event Night will take place during
interview night on Thursday, February 5 as well as
Friday, Feb. 6 in the morning. A Book Fair flyer, along
with a letter including additional information regarding a
raffle to win Scholastic prizes, is being sent home with
every student. This year, a goal chart will be posted to
help reach our school goal of selling more books than
last year's book fair. Thank you in advance for
supporting the Scholastic Book Fair fundraiser, and for
believing in books and the importance reading has on
your child.
Scholastic Book Fair Dates:
M–W, February 2, 3, 4
9:15 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursday, February 5
9:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (Night)
Friday, February 6,
9:15 a.m. to noon (P.A. Day)
Monday, February 9
9:15 a.m. - 4 p.m.
(Closed during lunch hours)
March Break
A reminder the school will be closed
March 16 – 20 for our mid-winter
break. School will begin again on
Monday, March 17. We would like to
wish everyone a relaxing and
enjoyable March Break.
On Wednesday,
February 25, both
St. Timothy and St. Valentine School will be host a
Parent Engagement Evening from 6:30 - 8:30
p.m. highlighting curriculum, technology and 21st
century learning happening in Dufferin- Peel
schools. Some of the sessions will include: Faith,
Numeracy, Literacy, Inquiry based learning,
Inquiry/Outdoor Education in Kindergarten, Responsive
Classroom Design, Assistive Technology and Special
Education, and Blended Learning to name a few.
EQAO Grade 3 and
Grade 6 Testing
> May 25 - June 5
The EQAO (Education Quality and Accountability Office)
testing of our Grade 3 and 6 students will take place
from May 26 - June 5. Please avoid scheduling any
doctor’s appointments or anything else that will
take your child out of school during these
testing dates. Tests and materials cannot be given
out to parents prior to or during the testing. Previous
media accounts revealed that some parents and children
become anxious about this test. Please try to keep this
testing in perspective for your child. A letter to grade 3
and 6 parents with further information will be sent home
closer to the testing dates.
Family Literacy Program
> Talk. Read. Play. Sing!
Free workshops for families offered by the Region of
Peel at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Elementary
School.
The Family Literacy Program is for
families with children aged 0 – 6
years. Families come together for
stories, snack, and activities.
Research from the University of
Toronto has shown this program
makes an impact to a child’s Early
Literacy skills along with their family’s support.
The program will be held in the library on Wednesday
nights, beginning February 25 and ending April 29.
The program will run from 6:30 – 8 p.m. Please note
there will be no program on March 18 and April 1. All
families with children under 6 years, as well as older
children in your family, are welcome.
Please register by calling 905 791-1585, ext. 7222 or
visit our website at www.peelregion.ca and click on Child
Care. We hope to see you there.
Many Hands, Many Lands, One Heart, One God
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Catholic Education Week
Green Team News
This year’s celebration entitled
“Catholic Education: Exploring
Paths of Joy” is scheduled for the
week of May 3 – May 8, 2015. The
scriptural passage that guides our
theme is: “Were not our hearts
burning within us while He was
talking to us on the road?” Luke
24:32
The start of a new year has
been a busy one for the
Green Team! Our Green
Team Reps have been very
eager to begin working on a
new Green Team School
Bulletin Board to highlight our school initiatives and help
our students make good ‘green’ choices every day. Our
announcement crew is always busy writing and making
weekly announcements reminding our students of our
Green Activities. Our Grade 6 Radical Recyclers team
continue to collect and sort through all the classroom
garbage and recycling bins each week. The data is
collected from each class and then the trophies for the
best classroom recyclers are awarded at the end of each
month. The December winners were Mrs. Bialecka’s
Grade 2 class, Ms. English’s Grade 5 class, and Mrs.
Torun’s Grade 8 class. Who will be the winners for the
month of January? Stay tuned!
Prayer for Education Week:
God of kindness and mercy, each day we desire to serve
You with faithfulness. Help us to serve You with humility
as we walk gently on the earth. Teach us to serve You
with compassionate hearts and hands. Strengthen us to
serve You as we build a world of justice for all. May Your
example inspire us to serve joyfully in the love of Christ.
+Amen.
This year’s five sub-themes, one for each of the five
days of Catholic Education Week, help students to
understand the rich meaning of this year’s theme:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Walking Together and Sharing our Story
Opening the Scriptures
Welcoming Others to the Table
Recognizing Jesus in Breaking of the Bread
Proclaiming the Good News
Overall
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. We invite all members of our
community, to participate
in the celebrations and
activities that will mark the
celebration of Catholic
Education Week 2015 in
our schools.
For more information about Catholic Education Week
and to access OCSTA Resources, visit
http://www.ocsta.on.ca/resources/catholiceducation-week-resources/
Breakfast for Kids
The Breakfast Club provides
meals/snacks for any students every
morning beginning at 8 a.m. in the
school’s Breakfast Room. All
students are welcome.
In February, teachers will also have access to the Water
Bottle Campaign Kits for more information on water
bottles and recycling.
Remember Siena Stallions… GO GREEEEEN!
Inclement Weather, School Closures and
Bus Cancellations
During the winter months inclement weather may cause
disruption to 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:
VIRGIN RADIO FM 99.9
CFNY FM 102.1
FM Z 103.5
CHIN FM 100.7
EZ ROCK FM 97.3
FM 93.1
CBC 99.1
FM 98.1
FM Q107
AM 640
CFRB AM 1010
AM 1540
CHUM AM 1050
CJCL AM 590
CFTR AM 680
CJBC (FR) AM86CHFI
CITYTV
CTV
GLOBAL NEWS
The message usually takes the following form, “The
Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board and the
Peel District School Board buses are cancelled.” This
means that buses are cancelled for the entire day.
Or, to indicate school closures, “The schools and
offices of the Peel District School Board and the
Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board have been
closed.” Should the announcement refer to cancellation
only in the COUNTY OF DUFFERIN, this does NOT
affect our school.
Many Hands, Many Lands, One Heart, One God
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Outdoor Play
Volunteers - Criminal Reference Check
The winter season is upon us.
Please ensure that your child is
properly dressed for outdoor
play in a Canadian winter. It is
a school expectation that all
students go outside for
recess for exercise and fresh
air. If your child is unable to go
outside for recess because of
illness, please consider keeping them home until they
are feeling better. We also ask that your child have a
pair of indoor shoes for classroom use, labeled with
their name for easy identification. Many students are not
remembering to bring a separate pair of shoes, and are
tracking the mud from the field into the classrooms,
hallways and bathrooms. Your help with this is
appreciated.
We would appreciate your support in reinforcing the
school rule that all snow stays on the ground. For
everyone’s safety we do not allow snowballs,
kicking snow, or any other snow\ice activity that
could lead to potential harm or injury.
End of the day pick-up, please keep the
Doorways clear
In support of our Safe School procedures here at Siena,
we are asking the doorways at the back be kept clear
and accessible for students to make their way out to the
school yard. It is imperative that teachers are able to see
a child’s parent before allowing them to
leave (Gr. 1-3). To help with this, we ask
parents/guardians to stay well clear of
the exit doors. This is a safety concern
for our students, we want to make sure
they are not walking home alone. We ask
for your continued cooperation in this
very important safety procedure.
Electronic Devices/Valuables
Students are asked not to bring to
school any valuables, items of
importance, toys, or other items
valuable to them. Examples of these
items may include (but not limited to)
Game Boys, expensive sports equipment,
cell phones, MP3 players, trading cards, cameras, etc.
The school will not assume responsibility for the
care and loss of these items. Cell phones, MP3
players, Ipods, digital cameras and all PEDs are not to
be used on school property. It is against School and
Board policy to have these devices on school property or
at any school sanctioned event.
Anyone working in our school as a new
employee or volunteer must have a
Criminal Reference Check completed by
the Peel Police.
We would love volunteers to help in
the school, and especially on field trips. If you’re
interested, we recommend you get a criminal reference
check right away, as they usually take three weeks. CRC
are free of charge for volunteers. Forms are
available from the office.
Pediculosis (Head Lice)
Head lice are always present in the
community, and are not a reflection of a
child’s cleanliness. By checking your
child’s head once a week for head lice,
you will catch it early and treat it before it
has a chance to spread. If cases are found in the school,
we shall inform all parents. If your child does have head
lice, we ask you to keep them out of school until after
they have been treated and their hair is entirely clear of
both lice and nits (eggs.) Any infected student will need
to be checked before re-entry to class. A reminder to
refrain from sharing hats at any time, but especially
during the winter months.
Attendance and Punctuality
All students are expected to attend
school regularly and punctually. In the
event that your child will be late or
absent, please call the school and
follow the prompts to leave a
message. This can be done 24 hours
a day. For students who are absent and for whom a call
is not received, we will attempt to contact you.
PLEASE CALL: 905-277-2448 Press # 1
Please leave the following information:
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Date of the absence
Student’s full name
Grade level and teacher
Reason for absence
If the bell has rung, all students (Gr. 1‐8) who may be late, are to go to the back of the school and join a line. If there are no students, and the doors are closed you are to come to the front of the school and obtain a Many Hands, Many Lands, One Heart, One God
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Before School Hours Supervision
Kiss ‘n’ Ride @ St. Catherine of Siena
For your child’s safety, we request that children not be
on school property until supervision begins at 8:45 a.m.
The driveway at the front of
the school is set up as our
Kiss ’n’ Ride, allowing
parents the opportunity to
drop off and pick up their children in a safe and effective
manner. To this end, the success of this requires the
mutual understanding and support of all our parents to
assure as smooth a transition as possible to the start
and end of each day.
Lunch Drop-Off
With the front door policy (locked), we encourage
students to bring their lunches with them in the morning.
If you are delivering your child’s lunch
to the school, we will open the doors at
noon. Please do not block the
doorway, and have your child’s lunch
labeled with their name and class, and
place it on the lunch table.
Please be reminded that the lunch hour is from
12:03 p.m. – 1:03 p.m. Where children stay for lunch
they will eat with their classmates and remain on school
property.
Guidelines:
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Follow the arrows on the driveway to the dropoff/pick-up area (in front on the Kindergarten yard).
Please do not use the Bus Loading zone (right next
to the sidewalk) as this area is meant for buses or
emergency vehicles.
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Pull up as far as you can, it allows more cars to use
the Kiss’n’Ride.
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Do Not Park or Get out of Your Vehicle in this
area, even if only for a few seconds. Parents who
wish to get out of the car are asked to park in the
designated visitor parking in the front and at the side
of the school.
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Students are to exit the vehicle on the passenger
side (right side)
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Once your child has left the car, please exit right
away at the south end of the school, driveway closet
to the Fire Department.
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Please drive slowly and carefully in these lanes at all
times.
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Please do not walk your children through the Kiss’N
Ride lanes, this can be unsafe.
Lunch Time - Students Signing Out
Only students in grades 7 and 8 having a note may signout at lunch without a parent/guardian being present.
Students in K-6 who do not regularly go home for lunch
must be signed out with a parent/guardian.
School Driveway
We respectfully ask that drivers refrain from stopping or
parking in the drive – thru lane in front of the school.
This area is a FIRE ROUTE and fines for a violation are
high. Stopped or parked cars also create a safety
hazard.
Anaphylaxis Reaction Reminder
As there are a number of
students in our school who
have a severe life threatening
allergy to nuts, we ask our
families to refrain from
sending to school any food, etc. that contains nut
products (i.e. peanut butter sandwiches, snacks with
nuts, etc.). While we cannot guarantee a “Nut Free” or
“Allergen Free” environment, you can help to reduce the
risk to our students by not sending in peanuts, nuts of
any kind, products containing nuts, nut oil, or nut byproducts, foods that MAY have come in contact with nuts
or nut products and fast food or commercial snacks
where the unclear (i.e. Timbits). Thank you!
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Medical Concerns
If your son / daughter has any medical concerns, please
ensure that you inform the school. Information may be
shared directly with the classroom teacher / office. If
medication is required, forms will be sent for completion
by parents and the family doctor. All information is held
in confidence.
The safety of all the children is our shared
concern and priority.
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Curriculum Corner
Part of Dufferin Peel’s expected practices is the
implementation of the 3 Part Math Lesson at all grade
levels. The 3 Part Math
Lesson promotes collaboration
among classmates in solving
math problems.
The 3 Part Math Lesson has
the following key components.
Source:
http://professionallyspeaking.oct.ca/march_2010/feature
s/lesson_study/three-part.aspx
Math is Fun Website
The Math is Fun website offers mathematics in an
enjoyable and easy-to-learn manner for students,
parents and teachers. The site, designed with easy
language, offers puzzles, games, quizzes, and
worksheets for all grades.
Before - Getting Started (10–15 minutes)
The purpose of this preliminary part of the lesson is to
get the students to be prepared for the lesson problem
by having them think about ideas they have learned and
used before.
During - Working on It (30–40 minutes)
For this part of the lesson, the students are actively
solving the problem. They work in small groups, in pairs,
or individually to solve a problem and record the
mathematical thinking they used to develop solutions.
Students develop independence and confidence by
choosing the strategies and concrete materials they will
use. When students are given sufficient time to solve a
problem, they learn to develop perseverance and come
to expect that solutions will not be immediately apparent
and that it takes time to solve a math problem.
While the students are making a plan and
carrying it out to solve the lesson problem, the
teacher circulates, making observations. If
students are stuck, the teacher might pose
questions to provoke further thinking or have
other students explain their plan for solving the
problem.
After - Consolidation and Practice (10–15 minutes)
In this phase, the teacher strategically displays and share
student work, using a mathematical instructional strategy
like bansho or math congress or a gallery walk. By using
such a strategy, the teacher can facilitate a whole-class
discussion whereby students explain the mathematics in
their solutions, methods, and strategies.
Through such co-ordinated sharing and discussion,
students can hear and analyze their classmates’
mathematical thinking. Also, the students learn to discern
similarities and differences in the mathematics, methods
and strategies inherent in other students’ solutions.
Further, through such rich mathematics classroom
discourse, students develop and consolidate their
understanding of the learning goal of the lesson in terms of
making connections to prior knowledge and experiences
and making generalizations.
New methods and strategies derived from student solutions
are posted on the class’s strategy walls.
Are You Moving
If you are
planning a move,
or have already
moved, please let
us know. If you
are moving to a
new school we
will give you a
Transfer Form to take with you to the new school. We
will be preparing classes for September 2015 and this
information will be helpful in determining class sizes. In
the past we have had to reorganize our classes in
September due to unexpected transfers.
If you currently live outside the school boundary and are
attending St. Catherine of Siena on a flex boundary
request, you will need to request flex boundary for next
year. The “Flexible Boundary” procedure is
reviewed annually. Please note that flex boundaries
will be looked at on a case by case basis and are not
guaranteed from year to year. If you are requesting flex
boundary, please note that transportation is your
responsibility. The Board will not provide either
transportation or additional supervision for students
admitted under this procedure. Note, the students
admitted under this procedure do not automatically
become eligible for the Secondary School serving the
school. A separate request must be made to the
Secondary School Principal.
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MONTH of FEBRUARY
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
2
3
Gr. 6 – Golf Clinic
Speech Contest
(School)
Gr. 4/5 Skating
Reports Home
Book Fair
Feb. 2-9
8
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
4
5
5
Virtue Assemblies
- Evans @ 10 a.m.
School Climate
Survey
PD DAY
School Closed
- Bialecka @ 1:30 p.m.
School Climate
Survey
Saturda
y
7
Interview Night
Interviews
Book Fair
9
10
11
12
13
Gr. 6 – Golf Clinic
School Climate
Survey
M.S. Family Speech
Contest
Jr. B-Ball @Home
Dance gr. 6-8
20
14
Gr. 4/5 Skating
School Council @ 7
p.m.
Book Fair
15
16
Family Day
School Closed
17
18
19
Artists in the
School Gr. 4-8
Ash Wednesday
Mass @ 9:15
a.m.
Jr. B-Ball @ St.
John XXIII
26
21
Family Movie
Night
Jr. B-Ball @ Home
22
23
24
25
Gr. 6 – Golf Clinic
Artists in the
School K-4
21st Century
Learning
information evening
at St. Valentine
Gr. 4/5 Skating
Family Literacy
Night Begins
March 5 - Virtue Assemblies
March 9 - Sacrament of 1st Reconciliation/Public (Schools to gather in hall at 7:15)
March 16-20 - Mid-Winter Break
March 24 - School Reconciliation
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Artists in the
School Gr. 5-8
28
Volume 6
February 2015
Developing Mindsets that Promote Growth What do we mean by “mindset”? Mindsetsaretheassumptionsandexpectationswehaveforourselvesand
others.Theseattitudesguideourbehaviorandinfluenceourresponsestodaily
events.‐Dr.RobertBrooks RemembertheOntarioEducationalResourceBank?TryELO1411070,
Tips for Fostering a Growth Mindset: Tip # 1. Practice What You Preach  Modelgrowth‐mindsetthinkingwithyourchild.
 Explainhowyoudealwithchallengesandhowyoucontinueto
learn.
 Don’tlabelyourselfinwaysthatdemonstrateafixedmindset
Operations:
Understanding
Numbers
Numbers are used to
describe quantities, to
count, and to add,
subtract, multiply, and
divide. Understanding
numbers and knowing
how to combine them to
solve problems helps us
in all areas of math.
Family Math Activities K‐3 Family Math Activities 4‐6 Involve your child in using numbers to solve Look for situations involving proportional thinking in real life. Have problems and make everyday decisions: your child explain his or her thinking: 

“We need six tomatoes to make our sauce for 
Mr. C is driving and he has noticed that his lights are not working dinner; and we have only two. How many at full strength. They are dimming and losing 25% of their more do we need to buy? brightness. Should he drive at night? Why or Why not? “Two guests are coming to eat dinner with us. 
Gabriella promises to help her sister to do her paper route each How many plates do we need? How many day. Her sister says she’ll give her one quarter of her profits. Is utensils? this a good deal for Gabriella? Explain why. Grades7&8:YourMoneyDecisions!
Let’sdiscusssomefactorsaffecting“MoneyDecisions”…Thinkaboutthelastitemofclothingthatyoubought.
Whatfactorsaffectedyourdecision?
1. Emotions:Wasithowyoufeltlookingatthem?
2. FriendsandPeers:Wasityourfriendsandwhatyouthoughttheywouldthinkaboutyourchoice?
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3. Customs,Traditions,andHabits:Wasitbecauseitwasthestyleofclothesthatyouhave
tonumber
ourdays,
alwaystendedtowearinthepast?
thatwemay
applyour
4. FamilyMembers:Didotherfamilymembershaveanyinfluenceonyourchoice?
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5. LatestStylesandFads:Wasitbecauseofanylateststyleorfad?
wisdom
6. Advertising:Wasitbecauseofanycommercial,ad,promotion,orcelebrityendorsement?
Psalms
90:12
7. Incentives:Wasitbecauseofa“sale”thatwasonoradiscountcouponthatyouhad?
8. YourValuesandConfidence:Wasitbecauseofwhatyouthought–andwhatyou
wanted–andyourownsenseofvalues,style,andknowingwhatyouwant?
Whichoftheabovefactorsdoyouthinkhavethemostinfluenceonyourmoneydecisions?
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