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
November 2014
AS WE REMEMBER
Principal
G. Pedroso
Vice-Principal
R. Scicluna
Head Secretary
S. Waugh
Assistant Secretary
S. Jones
Dear Lord, during the month of November,
may all the saints look after us.
May we continually strive for peace and righteousness.
May we always have the wisdom to end strife
in lands far and near or within our families and communities.
Let us pray for the peacemakers, especially those who suffered and died
for the sake of justice and peace.
Grant us peace in our time, O Lord.
Amen
Superintendent
D. Amaral
905–890–1221
Trustee
B. Iannicca
905–890-1221
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
Chair
Ms. N. Thomas-Davis
Administrator’s Message…
Another month has passed! Our First Term Progress Reports will be going home on Tuesday,
November 11, with parent/teacher interviews following on the evening of Thursday, November
13. Student success is a priority, and your partnership with us is integral in your child’s growth.
October was another great month at St. Catherine of Siena. We celebrated World Teacher’s
Day, two Virtue Assemblies based on Empathy, a Gr. 8 Trip to the Living Arts Centre,
Thanksgiving Food Drive, Eco-Team meetings, music presentation to our FDK-3 students, a
Skills Canada presentation to our intermediate students, the Family Cross-Country meet, an
exciting Junior Volleyball season, the introduction of Popcorn Fridays, and of course
Thanksgiving and Halloween celebrations.
As we begin November, and we approach November 11 we pause to thank and reflect on the
many women and men who died for the freedoms that we enjoy. We attempt to keep their
memories alive by wearing a poppy, and through liturgies that commemorate the bravery of
these veterans. On Tuesday, November 11, we will commemorate the sacrifice of thousands of
Canadians who died in war for us with a Remembrance Day Liturgy and Assembly in the gym;
please join us in honouring these heroes.
The month of November promises to be another busy and active month. Activities this month
include: a Gr. 5 trip to the Living Arts Centre, FDK and Gr. 1 trip to a local farm, two Virtue
Assemblies on Conscience, Family Movie Night, an exciting Intermediate Volleyball season,
Gr. 4-8 Musical Theatre presentation, Remembrance Day ceremonies, Gr. 3 trip to Crawford
Lake and to Swimming Lessons, Intermediates going to the Movies, and a Dance presentation
for all of our students.
Wishing you a very blessed November!
Yours in Catholic Education,
G. Pedroso and R. Scicluna
Many Hands, Many Lands, One Heart, One God
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November Virtue – Conscience
Conscience is the inner voice which warns us that
someone may be looking. H. L. Mencken
Conscience is the voice of God within us. As you
develop your conscience, you will learn to make
decisions that will make sure you will always have
love in your life, our conscience reminds us how to act
towards other people and how to be a good friend.
Sometimes it is hard for us to do the right thing, but
we must always remember that the right thing is not
always the easy thing to do.
A person of conscience...
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chooses to do the right thing, even when it is hard
takes time to think and pray before making
decisions
knows that their actions and decisions affect all
those around them
thinks of others before themselves
From the perspective of the Catholic Expectations, a
person of conscience…
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Makes decisions according to gospel values
Accepts accountability for one’s own actions
Our Daily Prayer for November:
Let us pray for the grace and strength to be people of
conscience-people who know the good and decent
way to act and then choose to act that way. AMEN
Therefore I do my best always to have a clear
conscience toward God and all people. (Acts 24: 16)
Please note: All Virtue information is included in the
front pages of your child’s agenda.
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.
Respect for Self, Respect for Others
As a staff, we continue to work together
to provide example and consistency in
modeling Jesus’ message to our
students. We will assist and remind
students of the importance of being
respectful and working together to create a safe, caring,
inclusive community.
Outdoor Learning Space – Almost Done
Over the past two weeks
we had some
construction happening
in our play yard. The
great news is that we
created an Outdoor
Learning Space.
Everyone benefits from learning outdoors, especially
young people. Benefits of getting outdoors include:
o Improved mood and happier students
o Enhanced appreciation for the outdoors
o Increased retention rate for subject material
o Lowered school violence and bullying, and improved
social skills
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Community engagement for outdoor spaces that are
used beyond the school community
Fall Family Movie Night @ Siena
Thank you to all of the
families that will be
participating in the Hotel
Transylvania Family
Movie Night on Friday, November 7th. The night
will be filled with friendly monsters on the screen and in
the gym. We look forward to spending time with
students and families outside of the school day watching
a movie, eating popcorn and giving away a prize or two,
or three. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. and the movie will
start promptly at 6:00 p.m. Please be reminded that in
order to help make this night a success all students must
be accompanied by a parent/guardian. See you there
Progress Reports
As per Ministry of Education guidelines,
students in Grades 1-8 will receive
Progress Reports on November 11.
Interviews for students requiring them,
will take place November 13.
Professional Activity Day (P.A. Day)
Friday, November 14, 2014 has been
designated as a Professional Activity Day
for teachers. The day will focus on faith
development, curriculum updates, and
provincial priorities. There will be no
classes for students.
Many Hands, Many Lands, One Heart, One God
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French Immersion Information Meeting
As a parent/guardian of a child in a Dufferin‐Peel Year 2 Kindergarten classroom, you may wish to consider the French Immersion program as a possibility for Grade 1 in September 2015. French Immersion is a program in which 90% of the Grade 1 instruction is delivered in French. Instruction in English is added in later years. The Dufferin‐Peel Catholic District School Board presently offers the French Immersion program at St. Margaret of Scotland, St. Gertrude, Divine Mercy, St Elizabeth Seton and St Pio of Pietrelcina in Mississauga, and St. Joachim, Our Lady of Providence and St Angela Merici in Brampton. Transportation is NOT provided for students. It is the responsibility of parents/guardians to transport their children to and from the French Immersion centre. Information meetings will take place at: French Immersion centres Session location Date and time Our Lady of Our Lady of Providence Providence St Angela Merici St Joachim St Gertrude St Pio of Pietrelcina Divine Mercy St Elizabeth Seton St Margaret of Scotland St Gertrude St Margaret of Scotland Tuesday, November 25, 2014 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 26, 2014 7:00 p.m. Thursday, November 27, 2014 7:00 p.m. 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.
Extended French Information Meeting
Grade 4 parent(s)/guardian(s), who wish to enroll their
child in a Grade 5 Extended French class for
September, 2014 are invited to attend an information
meeting at:
Where: St. Philip School (905‐306‐8420)
345 Fairview Road West
When: Thursday, January 15, 2015
Time: 7:00 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, January
17, 2015.
High School Information Sessions
There are three upcoming secondary
school information nights. St. Martin
is the secondary school for all
grade 8 students who live in the
boundaries of St. Catherine of
Siena. However, our grade 8
students can also apply to three specialty programs that
are offered: Iona’s Arts & Culture Program, St. Francis
Xavier’s IB Program, and St. Martin’s Regional Sports
Program. The secondary school information nights,
which help explain eligibility, application and selection
process are as follows:
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Iona Catholic S.S. - Regional Arts Program
Tuesday, November 5, 2014 @ 6:30 p.m.
St. Martin S.S. - Regional Sports Program
Wednesday, November 19, 2014 @ 7 p.m.
Holy Name of Mary (ALL GIRLS) S.S.
Thursday, November 20, 2014 @ 7 p.m.
St. Martin S.S.
Tuesday, December 3, 2014 @ 7 p.m.
Siena Awards Award Winners!
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).
> K-3: Jason T. (Ms.Ivanscics) and
Anna-Elly A. (Mrs. Connolly)
> 4-6: Zaia H. (Ms. English) and Aneeta J. (Mrs. Zador)
> 7-8: Jason G. (Ms. Sgro) and Kurt V. (Ms. Tropea)
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.
Many Hands, Many Lands, One Heart, One God
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Kiss ‘n’ Ride @ St. Catherine of Siena
Attendance and Punctuality
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.
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.
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.
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 Late Slip.
All students who arrive after 9:00 a.m. or 1:03 p.m.
must obtain a Late Slip.
Before School Hours Supervision
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Students are to exit the vehicle on the passenger
side (right side)
For your child’s safety, we request that children not be
on school property until supervision begins at 8:45 a.m.
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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.
Medical Concerns
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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.
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.
No Birthday Food Treats Please
Please do not send birthday or
seasonal snacks/cakes/treats into
the school. There are many
alternatives such as stickers and
pencils.
The safety of all the children is our shared
concern and priority.
St. Catherine of Siena School is an allergen aware
school. There are pupils in attendance at our school who
suffer from severe and life threatening allergies to
certain foods, such as peanut and nut products. For that
reason we would appreciate parents NOT sending in any
food for other children to eat. We want St. Catherine of
Siena to be a safe environment for all students. Thank
you for your assistance with this initiative.
Many Hands, Many Lands, One Heart, One God
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Winter Weather
During the winter season, the school
receives calls from concerned
parents as to how we determine
when children will or will not be
allowed outside for recess. Dufferin‐
Peel CDSB Policy uses a Wind Chill
factor of ‐25 C as the determining
temperature. Students will not be sent
outside for recess if it is colder than this.
Students should also come dressed appropriately for
weather (hats, mitts, etc.) For health and safety reasons
we must insist on indoor shoes. Students cannot walk
through the school with wet boots or shoes. For their
safety and comfort they need to have indoor shoes.
Please note that in the event of an emergency
evacuation, students will not have the opportunity to put
boots on. Where possible, please put identification on
your child’s belongings. Throughout the winter the lost
and found box fills up with unidentified clothing.
In the colder weather we receive numerous requests to
allow children to remain indoors when students have a
cold, flu, etc. Please note that we cannot comply, as we
neither have the facilities nor the staff to supervise these
students. If your child is not feeling well we encourage
you to keep them home to avoid the spread of illness.
The expectation at St. Catherine of Siena is that all
children will go outdoors for recess and the lunch break.
Flu Clinics
Also available on the Peel Health and WDG websites,
are the schedules of local Flu Clinics.
For more information, visit the health unit websites:
Peel Health website: http://www.peelregion.ca/health
Wellington Dufferin Guelph Health website:
www.wdgpublichealth.ca
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
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. These items present a temptation which
causes theft to occur and can also be a great distraction
to the learning process. 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.
Resources: Cold and Flu Season
As cold and flu season approaches, 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.
Catholic School Council
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.
Communication between home and school is greatly
enhanced by parental involvement with the Catholic
School Council. All parents/guardians are encouraged
to come out to meetings and participate.
Regional Health Unit Resources
Please assist us by reviewing good hand washing
procedures, as well as other preventative measures, as
outlined in the various Peel Health and Wellington
Dufferin Guelph (WDG) resources available to you
through their websites. As always, children who are
unwell, should be kept at home.
Next Meeting: Wednesday, Nov. 5 @ 7 p.m.
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.
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Terry Fox Run
Athletics
Written by: Julia Nikolajuk
Gr.4 -- Mrs. Connolly's class On Friday September 26, 2014,
St. Catherine of Siena School participated in our
annual Terry Fox Run/Walk. We ran to raise money for
cancer research. First, the whole school gathered on
the field to do warm-up exercises led by Mr.
Evans. Then, Mrs. Pedroso led us in prayer and shared
some encouraging words. Next, the kindergarten
students ran around their yard while the grade ones,
twos and threes ran around the field. The grade four to
six students ran around the school, and the sevens and
eights ran around the neighbourhood. Our entire school
ran, jogged, or walked for forty minutes. Finally, we
went inside and enjoyed some delicious freezies! We
should all feel so proud because we raised a lot of
money for cancer research! Way to go Siena! In fact, altogether we raised just under $1000 for the
Terry Fox Foundation to help find a cure for this
terrible disease! Thank you all so much for your
support! Siena Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Thank you to all of the classes that entered the 2nd
Annual Siena Pumpkin Decorating Contest. Thank you to
all of the classes that came by the display outside the
library to vote.
All of the entries
were amazing
and made it very
difficult to decide
on one favourite
pumpkin.
The winning pumpkin was revealed Halloween day to
the school and will be posted along with a picture of the
winning pumpkin and class in next month's
newsletter. Congratulations to all participants for
demonstrating school spirit, creativity, imagination, and
enthusiasm for this event.
Cross-Country
This year's Mississauga
South cross country
meet took place at
Erindale Park,
Mississauga on October
21. The team consisted
of boys and girls in
grades 4 to 8. They ran
their hearts
out through the woods,
up hills and over bridges while rain, cold wind and
slippery mud added to the challenge. All team members
successfully completed their race and represented Siena
with pride and great sportsmanship. Way to go
Stallions!!!
Junior Boys Volleyball
Congratulations to the Junior Boys
Volleyball Team for their dedication and
enthusiasm this year! They showed
great sportsmanship and made their
coaches proud! At the family
tournament, the boys finished third out of 22 teams - Go
Stallions!! A special thank you to the coaches: Mrs.
Bialecka and Madame Jorge.
Junior Girls Volleyball
A huge congratulations goes out to the
Junior Girls Volleyball team who had
an amazing season this year. The girls
played with heart, skill and
determination. They advanced to a
playoff round against St. Raymond which they won and
progressed to the family tournament. In the family
tournament the girls showed true character -- playing
with all their heart as they proudly represented St.
Catherine of Siena. The girls finished in 3rd place. Go
Stallions! A special thank you to Mr. Evans and Ms.
Goncalves for coaching the team.
Look for the winner's announcement in next month's
newsletter.
Intermediate Volleyball
Thanksgiving Food Drive
Tues., Nov. 4
Thurs., Nov. 6
Wed., Nov. 12
Mon., Nov. 17
Tues., Nov. 18
Thurs., Nov. 27
Thank you to Ms. Tropea's grade 8
class who celebrated the virtue of
empathy with a food drive. The
collection was dropped off at the fire
station on Thursday, October 7.
The donations were then picked up by The Mississauga
Food Bank who distributed the food in time for
Thanksgiving.
Upcoming Schedule:
– Stallions @ St. Gerard - G/B
– Mary Fix @ Stallions - G/B
– St. Jerome @ Stallions - G/B
– St. John XXIII @ Stallions - G/B
– St. David of Wales @ Stallions - B/G
- Family Tournament – Loyola
Thank you to Mr. Evans for coaching these teams.
Many Hands, Many Lands, One Heart, One God
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‘Round the Bend Farm’ Excursion
Attention Full Day Kindergarten (FDK) classes
and Grade 1 and 1/2 classes!!!
Parents/Guardians: In order for your child(ren) to have
a wonderful experience on their first excursion, please
remember the following as it was strongly recommended
by the organizer at "Round the Bend" Farm.
Please remember:
1. Litterless lunch: Students are to bring their
lunch bags as usual. The farm will provide an
area to put the bags while visiting the stations.
2. Dress Appropriate for the weather: Check
the weather forecast in the morning when
preparing for the excursion. Wear gloves, scarf
and hat if required. Rubber boots are
strongly recommended.
3. NO Juice Boxes: Students can bring reusable
liquid containers, as usual.
4. Bring a plastic shopping bag: Every student
will bring a small pumpkin back to school.
Excursion Schedule:
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Monday, November 3, 2014: Mrs. Ivancsics and
Mrs. Rossi, Ms. Francone and Miss Prince’s class,
along with Miss Leo
Tuesday, November 4, 2014: Ms. Arango and Ms.
Pento, and Mrs. Duncan and Ms. Carmona’s class
Thursday, November 6, 2014: Miss Barrasso, Mrs.
Sitas, and Mrs. Menezes’ class.
The Green Scene!
Hey Siena! The Green Team is back!
We are a group of students from
Grades 1-8 who are dedicated to
making our school, and our world a
GREENER place! We do this by
teaching our fellow students how we can
all
make some small changes to protect
our environment. Some initiatives that we are continuing
this year include: Goose bins in every class, Lights out
Lunches, Litterless-Rock Star Lunches and Monitors Off!
New initiatives for this year will include improving our
recycling practices, and promoting the regular use of reuseable water bottles. Finally, we are excited to
announce that our new Outdoor Classroom is almost
ready to use! We look forward to working together to
have a GREEN-filled year! GO GREEN!!!
Volunteers - Criminal Reference Check
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.
Intermediate Movie Excursion
The intermediate students along with their teachers will
be watching the 3rd installment
of Hunger Games, Mockingjay
Part 1, at the Courtney Park
Cinemas on Friday, November
21. The theatre has offered a
private viewing for the students
in the morning. The buses will
leave soon after 9 o'clock entry
and return to school at approximately 12:30 p.m. due to
the length of the movie. For this reason, students will
not be permitted to go out for lunch. Any lunches
dropped off at the school will be picked up by the student
once they have returned from the theatre. Students will
be given time to each their lunch in the classroom.
Along with the permission form, a concession preorder
form was also sent home. Please note that concession
preorders are optional. Students will not have an
opportunity to make any purchases at the theatre on the
day of the movie. It is the Cineplex Cinema's policy that
no outside food or drink is permitted on the
premises. Students are expected to dress for the movie
theatre and are expected to leave all belongings in the
classroom. As per board policy, no PED's are
permitted.
Gr. 8 Students – High School Bus
Information
As you prepare to transition to
secondary school, there is more
information regarding
transportation services for
secondary students. The policy of
the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is to
provide transportation services for all secondary
students who reside more than 3.8 kms from their
designated secondary school, or for students who reside
more than 3.2 kms from their designated school in
communities with no public transit service. All
transportation services are provided by STOPR (Student
Transportation of Peel Region).You can find more
information on our school website or www.stopr.ca.
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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 May 6. 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
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LestWeForget
NOVEMBER 2014
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
3
4
5
6
7
Sat., Nov. 1
All Saints Day
Gr. 5s Trip to
L.A.C.
FDK A/C to Farm
Gr. 8 Orientation
at St. Martin
Gr. 4- 8 Virtue
Assembly @ 10 a.m.
FDK - Gr. 4
Virtue Assembly
@ 1:30 p.m.
Sun., Nov. 2
All Souls Day
FDK B/D to Farm
Catholic School
Council @ 7 p.m.
Gr. 1s and 1/2 class
to Farm
Movie Night
9
10
Pizza Day
12
V-Ball @ Siena
13
14
Gr. 8 My Blueprint
Lockdown Drill 1:30
p.m.
V-Ball @ St.
Gerard
11
Remembrance
Day Assembly
Gr. 3s Swimming
Progress Reports
Home
Gr. 3 Swimming
(Venchiarutti)
Saturday
8
15
P.A. Day
Gr. 3s to Crawford
Lake
V-Ball @ Siena
Interview Night
Pizza Day
16
17
18
19
V-Ball @ Siena
Gr. 3s Swimming
Gr. 3 Swimming
(Venchiarutti)
Intermediates at
the Movies
Pizza Day
Popcorn day
20
21
22
V-Ball @ Siena
23
30
24
25
26
27
Artists in the
School (Dance)
K-5 @ 10 a.m.
6-8 @ 1:15 p.m.
Gr. 3s Swimming
Gr. 3 Swimming
(Venchiarutti)
M.S. V-Ball
Tournament
Dec. 1
Dec. 2
Dec. 3
Dec. 4
Virtue Assemblies
Pizza Day
Hearing/Vision
Screening
28
29
Popcorn day
Pizza Day
Dec. 5
Dec. 6
NOVEMBER: THE
MONTH OF THE
HOLY SOULS IN
PURGATORY
The Church dedicates
the month of
November to the
remembrance of all the
holy souls in
Purgatory. As
baptized Catholics we
should be praying for
the faithful departed,
especially since our
prayers can help these
souls get to Heaven,
where they can in turn
intercede for us.
Eternal Rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual
light shine upon their face. May the souls of the faithful
departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
All Saints Day November 1st
We remember the souls in heaven.
Mass at 8am & 5pm
All Souls Day November 2nd
We remember the souls in purgatory.
See Sunday Mass Schedule
All Souls Mass at Assumption Cemetery
November 8th at 2pm
FIRST COMMUNICANTS AND CONFIRMANDI
Parents are the main Catholic Educators of their
children. In partnership with the parish priests, school
teachers and catechists, they have the most important
role in the sacramental preparation of their children. It
is the parent’s responsibility to accompany their child as
they journey in their faith. Attendance at catechism
classes and regular Sunday Mass is mandatory in order
to receive their sacrament at the parish.
FIRST FRIDAY of the Month
November 7th
The Blessed Sacrament will be
exposed all day in the Church with
adoration at 7:30pm. Come and
spend some time with Jesus.
Women’s Weekend Retreat
November 21st to 23rd
At Queen of Apostles Retreat Centre
Call 905-278-5229 for more info
ATRIUM
Good Shepherd Catechism
For children ages 3 to 15.
Meetings are Wednesdays
in Scalabrini Hall
from 4:30 to 6:30pm.
Scalabrini Sisters’
Fundraising Dinner Dance
Saturday November 8th in the Main
Hall. Tickets are $40 each. Call the
church office for more details.
BIBLE STUDY GROUP every Thursday from
7:30 to 9:30pm in Fr. D. Zanon Hall.
ENGLISH PRAYER GROUP every Saturday
at 2:30pm in Scalabrini Hall.
YOUTH (from age 12) meet every Tuesday
from 6 to 7:30pm in Fr. D. Zanon Hall.
Please check the church website for
further details at www.stcatherine.ca