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R. Pazzelli
Principal
M. Vecchiarino Superintendent
Fr. A. Maderak Pastor, St. Leonard Parish
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840-3921
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L. Zanella
M. Psaila
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Trustee
Head Secretary
School FAX
840-2707
840-3921
840-6454
June, 2013
Rotary Club of Brampton—’Day of Giving’!
The Rotary Club of Brampton honors an annual
hands-on initiative known as the ‘Day of Giving’.
The ‘Day of Giving’ is an event where the Rotary
Club of Brampton collaborates with community
organizations to perform helpful and meaningful
activities. Sponsors from the community donate
materials or resources as needed and the Rotary Club
provides the planning, coordination, tools and the
necessary labor to complete the tasks.
This year this annual event included a project that
supported a dedication to Andrew Beland, who passed
away suddenly in December, 2011 and who was a
student at St. Stephen School. He became an organ
donor and his family have promoted this life-giving
cause ever since.
The Rotary Club of Brampton elected to create a
perennial garden to enhance the already existing tribute dedicated to Andrew at the front of the school. The
efforts of the Rotary Club Brampton have supported our efforts to keep his memory alive.
The school will hold an end of the year tribute to Andrew once again, on Monday, June 24 at 9:15 am!
Please join us!
R. Pazzelli, Principal
Tribute to Andrew Beland!
In recognition of Andrew Beland’s life and contribution to the St. Stephen School
community, an end-of-the-year tribute will take place at St. Stephen School on
Monday, June 24 at 9:15 pm. It will take place in the gym. Please join us!
In addition, the Sick Kids’ Foundation is extremely pleased to recommend to you
an exciting opportunity to support ‘The Hospital for Sick Children’ community
fundraiser called ‘Join Andrew’s Gift of Life Run’ which supports both the Organ
Donation Fund and the Ophthalmology Unit.
If you are able to lend your support to this event, please direct your donation to:
Andrew’s Gift of Life Run, 10 Jeremy Place, Brampton or
mouseandladybug@gmail.com to the attention of Carol Beland. Your gift will
make a real difference in the lives of children today and for generations to come!
Please refer to the attachments for more information!
R. Pazzelli
ARE YOU MOVING?
STORAGE OF MEDICATION:
If you are planning to move away
over the summer, please inform the
Office as soon as possible, in order to
assist us with the development of our
class lists and planning for September.
We would also provide you with a
Transfer form!
Any medication stored in the
School Office, will be sent home
with students on the last day of school.
If you wish alternate arrangements to
transport the medication, please contact
the school. New forms will need to be
completed by the doctor and the parents
for the new school year.
A copy of the ‘Distribution of Medication’
form will be sent home with the
appropriate students in the near future.
VOLUNTEERS IN THE SCHOOL SOCIAL
(DATE HAS CHANGED):
Staff and students at St. Stephen wish
to thank all of the Parent Volunteers
for their support over the past year.
Their valuable time has enhanced
delivery of student programmes (such as
the All Star Reading Programme), trips,
Sacramental preparation and special
events. Volunteers in the school are an
example of the working relationship
between home, school and parish!
A Volunteer Appreciation Social will take
place in the Library on Friday, June 21,
from 2:30 – 3:15 pm.
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SCHOOL HOURS 2013-2014:
9
3
The school hours for the next
6
school year will continue to be
8:45 am to 3:15 pm, with lunch hour still
from 11:45 am to 12:45 pm.
Morning Kindergarten classes will run
from 8:45 am to 11:15 am and the
afternoon Kindergarten classes will run
from 12:45 pm to 3:15 pm.
ST. STEPHEN’S GRADUATES –
CLASS OF 2012-2013!
Congratulations to the Gr. 8 graduates
for their notable accomplishments!
Although these students leave our
school, we are confident they will
continue to represent St. Stephen School
with pride! The St. Stephen Staff and
Community wish them the very best in
their future quests!
A reminder that the Graduation Liturgy
and Awards Ceremony will take place on
June 25 beginning at 6:00 pm at the
Turnberry Golf and Country Club.
REPORT CARDS:
Your child’s Provincial Report Card
will be sent home on Wednesday, June 26.
We wish once more to bring your
attention to Page 3, called the Response
Form. This page provides you the
opportunity to comment on your child’s
achievement, goals, home support and
request for a meeting with the teacher if
you wish. Please complete and sign this
page. Send it back to your child’s teacher
by June 28!
Please be aware that class placements
will be provided to you during the last
week of August and / or on the first day
of school! Placements are TENTATIVE!
Reorganization is always a possibility in
September. Final class placements are
usually assured by middle of September!
CRIMINAL REFERENCE CHECK:
In order to avoid disappointment
for the following school year, we are
reminding all parents and guardians that
in order for you to volunteer in your
child’s school, including school trips, a
Criminal Reference Check is required!
Please contact the school Office or drop
in to the school to inquire about and
receive the appropriate forms.
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL:
The first day of school for 2013– 2014
will be on Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at
8:45 am! JK students will begin on a
staggered entry schedule assigned by
their teacher.
STAY CONNECTED:
PLASP:
Parents & guardians of Dufferin-Peel
students can stay up-to-date with the
latest Board news and information by
joining the Dufferin-Peel Catholic
District School Board E-Community!
Members will receive the latest news and
information by email, including media
releases, school activities and events,
Board highlights, transportation
cancellations plus useful tips for parents.
Sign up today by emailing:
e-community@dpcdsb.org and typing
‘Sign me up’ in the subject box!
PLASP operates Before School and
After School Programmes! These
programmes are offered at St. Stephen
School for children up to 12 years of age.
The BEFORE School Programme
operates from 7:30 am until school start.
A nutritious breakfast is served daily.
The AFTER School Programme runs
from the end of the school day until 6:00
pm. Children participate in recreational
activities, are served a nutritious snack
daily and have time for homework.
Registrations are currently taking place
for September, 2013!
If you would like to know more, speak to
the PLASP staff at the school, or call the
PLASP Head Office at (905) 890-1711 or
visit the website at www.plasp.com
YOUNG RIDER ORIENTATION DAY:
On Saturday, August 24, 2013,
the twentieth annual YOUNG
RIDER ORIENTATION DAY for
ALL Kindergarten children will be held!
The intent of the day is to introduce
children to school buses in an informal
setting prior to the first day of school.
You are encouraged to participate by
bringing your Kindergarten children and
elementary aged siblings to a one hour
programme between the hours of 9:00 am
and 12:00 pm. Bus rides and a school bus
safety video are only part of the
informative fun. All Young Rider Days
have been tremendous successes!
To confirm your attendance and
preferred time slot, please call one of the
bus companies listed below as soon as
possible:
Brampton,
Bramalea,
Caledon/Dufferin,
Switzer Carty:
905 595-1261
Parkview:
905 846-1070
Parkview:
905 846-1070
Please refer to the attached handout for
further information.
EQAO:
Congratulations to our Gr. 3 and Gr. 6
students for successfully completing the
EQAO assessments!
CROSSING GUARD APPRECIATION
DAY on June 11, 2013:
The help and assistance that
our local crossing guards provide for
our students is much appreciated!
Please remind your children to thank
and respect their Crossing Guard!
DONATION DRIVE FOR AUTISM!:
C.J. is one of our school
members who has Autism. Please
help us to support TEAM C.J. by
contributing any donation for our
Autism Drive, which is taking place from
June 10-21, 2013!
OUR FIRST FUNDRAISER:
Our first fundraiser organized
by the School Council for the next
school year will once again be the
‘QSP Magazine Sale’.
Please refer to the attached flyer!
The School Council will also be holding a
‘Dance-a-thon’ before end of October,
2013. More information will come!
THANK YOU:
MUCH TO CELEBRATE!:
As we end the school year,
I would like to take this opportunity to
thank you for making my fourth year an
enjoyable one! Together we have
accomplished much to improve student
learning over this past year!
This time of year provides
the opportunity to reflect and
celebrate our many accomplishments!
Teachers have worked diligently to
address student achievement both within
recognition from the Ministry
programme once again this year.
Our school continues to take part in the
ECO GREEN Ministry Initiatives!
We continue to focus on respecting our
environment, reducing waste and use of
energy and on the recycling programme
to name a few. We continue to provide
our students the opportunity to purchase
a stainless steel water bottle to reduce
plastic bottle waste.
This year we have submitted a proposal
to develop an ‘Outdoor Classroom’ and
have been accepted. To this end, a grant
of $5,000.00 has been provided to us. The
ECO Team under the leadership of Ms
Paglialunga, have already developed a
plan which will see its completion during
the months of August to October, 2013!
The ‘Scientist in the School’ programme
and the Art of Learning programme
provided once again an excitement for
learning and a support to our core
programmes in the school thanks in part
to the support of our School Council
through your fundraising endeavors.
Our Safe School Action Team under the
leadership of Mrs. Muir, Mrs. Salituro,
Mrs. Pasquino, Mrs. Muir and our Peel
Health Nurse, Mrs. Pacheco, have
worked on an ‘Anti-Bullying Campaign’.
They were also provided an Innovations
Grant of $1,000.00 to assist in this goal!
We have also been given an $800.00 grant
from the Peel Region of Health to put
towards a ‘Healthy School Initiative’.
With the money we chose to increase
physical activity in the school (dance and
skating)!
These items are but a few of the many
activities that complemented our school
year!
I wish to thank our Staff whose energy,
dedication and commitment have
provided an environment where students
could grow in the faith, academics and
extra curricular activities!
Thank you to Father Maderak for the
faith development of our students, in
particular for those students who
received the Sacraments of First
Reconciliation, Holy Communion and
Confirmation.
Thank you to our Superintendent Max
Vecchiarino and our Trustee and Vice
Chair Linda Zanella for their
commitment, leadership and support!
Thank you to our School Council under
the leadership of Craig Martin and
Sabrina Belo, who have worked hard to
provide for our students.
Thank you to our Student Monitors who
keep our students safe during lunch.
Thank you to our volunteers who provide
support for our students and staff.
Thank you to our Bus Drivers and
Crossing Guard who strive to keep our
students safe.
STUDENT MONITORS:
Are you interested in
working at our school
beginning September 2013?
We may have openings for
‘Student Monitor’.
This position is part-time (1.2 hours per
day) with a rate of pay of $11.45 per hour
plus 40% vacation pay.
Please refer to the attached information.
OPEN HOUSE AND BAR-B-QUE:
OPENING DAY PROCEDURES:
We have planned once again for
an OPEN HOUSE and Bar-b-que on
Tuesday, September 24, 2013.
The bar-b-que will begin at 5:30 pm with
the Open House following it at 6:15 pm.
A notice will be sent home at the start of
the school year!
Students will be asked to proceed
to the back of the school on the first day
and look for a teacher who will have
their name on a Class List.
Teachers will be available at their
appropriate classroom line markings on
the pavement to direct students.
The Office will be open August 26-30,
2013!
NEXT SCHOOL COUNCIL ELECTIONS:
The School Council elections for the
school year, 2013-2014, will take
place on Monday, September 30, 2013
at 7:00 pm.
Please consider joining our School
Council and make a difference!
INTERMEDIATE BOYS’ SHARKS
SOCCER TEAM!:
The Intermediate
Boys’ SHARKS Soccer Team
worked hard to prepare for
the BNE Tournament. Although
they did not place in the tournament,
they showed great team spirit and
represented St. Stephen School with
pride!
The team members are:
Giovanni Altrui, Joseph Atherley, Tyler
Auger, Michael Burak, Daniel
Christopher, Joshua diCenzo, Anthony
Larade, Jason Moniz, Stefano Nobilione,
Daniel O’Brien, Joshua Rogers-Inniss,
Owen Sarfo, Dante Tramantozzi, Remo
Tamantozzi, Gordon Varcoe and Antonio
Webb.
Thank you to the coaches, Mrs. Sousa, Ms
Bucci and Mrs. Ianiero for their support
to the team!
PLAY DAY!:
On Thursday, June 13,
we will be holding our annual
Play Day. (Rain date will be
Friday, June 14).
Please ensure that your child(ren)
dress in appropriate clothing.
More information will be forthcoming.
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM:
Is my child eligible for
bussing to St. Stephen School (by student
home address)? When will Courtesy Seats
be assigned?
For your information, no Courtesy Seats
will be assigned until October, 2013!
Courtesy Seats will only be assigned as
directed by the Transportation
Department.
Please direct all related questions to
905 890-6000.
COLLECTING ALL BOOKS BY JUNE 14!:
June is the time we try and
have returned all the library
materials loaned to students
throughout the year.
Most students are very co-operative and
return items on time and in the same
condition which they received them. We
will be notifying parents if their children
have missing books.
Students are aware that they are
responsible for paying for any lost,
missing or damaged books. Anything
you can do to encourage your child to
bring these items back to school and
meet deadlines is appreciated!
Similarly, textbooks are school property
and are ‘loaned’ annually to the students.
The expectation is that textbooks will be
returned at the end of the year!
Please remind your child to search his or
her room for any school texts and return
them as soon as possible.
Parents may be held responsible for lost
or damaged materials!
FARE WELL AND THANK YOU:
Retirements:
It is with mixed emotion that we bid
farewell to a number of teachers who
have announced their retirement!
We wish to thank these teachers for their
many years of dedication and enjoyment
of helping children reach their full
potential. We are going to surely miss
them:
Mr. Florio
Mrs. Florio
Mr. Bowyer
Mrs. Califano-McDowall
Mr. Peter
Leaves:
We wish the following teachers all the
best as they welcome new additions to
their families. We look forward to their
return for September, 2014:
Mrs. Chaves (until January, 2014)
Mrs. Nomura
Mrs. Sousa
Mrs. Pasquino
End of Position Assignments:
We wish to thank the following teachers
who filled various positions this year and
we hope that they will join us in the
future:
Mrs. Salituro
Mrs. Ianiero
Ms Bucci
Re-Assignment to Another School:
We wish to thank the following teacher
for her many years of service to
St. Stephen and wish her well in her new
assignment at St. Jerome School:
Ms Paglialunga
ERW Changes:
We wish to thank the following ERWs for
their hard work in supporting our
students who have special needs. They
have been assigned to other schools:
Mrs. Docampo-Nash
Ms Philip
A BRAND NEW YEAR AS WE MOVE
FORWARD!:
As you are most likely discovering, our
next school year, will not only bring us
new possibilities and exciting
opportunities, but will also bring us
many new teachers who will have the
charge of replacing the many wonderful
teachers who will be leaving us!
JUMP ROPE FOR HEART:
A heartfelt thank you to you
for your continued support of
our school initiatives!
We especially thank you for supporting
the Heart & Stroke Foundation’s Jump
Rope for Heart event that we held on
May 10, 2013.
St Stephen School was able to raise
$3,974.07! That’s truly incredible!
A cheque will be provided to the school
for $ 373.85 which is about 10% of the
amount raised!
SUMMER PRAYER:
Long warm days
The pace of life slows...
A time for picnics and rest in the
shade...
Lord, help us to rest awhile
in the cooling shade of your presence.
Slow down our restless hearts
and fill us with gentle compassion
for all your people. Amen.
ATTACHMENTS:
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Thank you to ‘Rotary Club of Brampton’
Andrew’s Gift of Life Run Information
Message from Linda Zanella, Trustee
Young Rider’s Orientation Day
Information
Student Monitor Position Summary
QSP Magazine Sale Information
PCC Parent Groups During the Summer
2013-2014 School Year Calendar
June 2013 School Calendar
HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!
ST. STEPHEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
“With Love, Compassion, Honesty & Respect””
17 Colonel Bertram Road, Brampton, L6Z 4N8
R. Pazzelli
M. Vecchiarino
Fr. A. Maderak
Principal
Superintendent of Schools
St. Leonard Parish
840-3921
890-1221
846-5385
M. Psaila
L. Zanella
Head Secretary
School Fax
Trustee
840-3921
840-6454
840-2707
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The Rotary Club of Brampton
Heart Lake
‘Day of Giving’ – June 1, 2013
Larry Pastuch
Event Champion
June 4, 2013
Dear Mr. Pastuch,
Words cannot express the gratitude we feel, from the St. Stephen School Community regarding your ‘Day
of Giving’ project that you elected to do for our community.
Your project, dedicated to Andrew Beland, a student who passed away in 2011, truly supported our
efforts to keep his memory alive. As an Organ Donor, Andrew has contributed to provide better quality
of life to others and we also do not wish to forget this.
You have also enhanced the beauty of our school’s landscape and Andrew’s Memorial Tribute. This is
sincerely appreciated.
Many of our community members have stopped to admire this work and have commented to me on how
remarkable it looks and how your considerate and selfless good deed mirrors Andrew’s legacy.
Sincerely,
R. Pazzelli
Principal
Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board
PEEL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD AND THE
DUFFERIN-PEEL CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
Keaton Centre, 5685 Keaton Crescent, Mississauga, Ontario. L5R 3H5
Phone:
905 890-6000
1 800 668-1140
Fax:
(905) 890-6033
January 2013
Dear Parents,
On Saturday, August 24, 2013, we will be holding our twenty-first annual YOUNG RIDER
ORIENTATION DAY for ALL Kindergarten children. The intent of the day is to introduce
children to school buses in an informal setting prior to the first day of school.
We encourage you to participate by bringing your kindergarten children and elementary age
siblings to a one hour program between the hours of 9:00 am and 12 noon. Bus rides and a
school bus safety video are only part of the informative fun. All Young Rider Days have been
tremendous successes.
Student Transportation of Peel Region (STOPR), the Peel District School Board and DufferinPeel Catholic District School Board, First Student Canada, Stock Transportation Limited,
Parkview Transit Inc. and Attridge Transportation Inc. support this event.
To confirm your attendance and preferred time slot, please call one of the bus companies listed
below in June 2013.
LOCATION
East Mississauga
Central Mississauga
West Mississauga
Bramalea
Brampton
Caledon/Dufferin
BUS COMPANY
First Student Canada
Switzer-Carty Transportation Inc.
Stock Transportation Ltd.
Parkview Transit
Switzer-Carty Transportation Inc.
Parkview Transit
TELEPHONE #
905 270-0561
905 575-1261
905 829-2040
905 846-1070
905 575-1261
905 846-1070
We look forward to having a wonderful time with each of you and your children.
Tom Howe,
Manager, Student Transportation of Peel Region (STOPR)
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is a dynamic board committed to the delivery of quality educational
programs and services. The Board is comprised of over 85,000 students enrolled in 146 facilities (120 elementary and 26
secondary schools) throughout the municipalities of Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon and Orangeville. We have
approximately 10,000 employees in an increasingly diverse community. Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is
one of Ontario’s largest school boards, encompassing both urban and rural areas. We are currently accepting
applications for the position of:
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – STUDENT MONITOR
Part-time: 1.2 hours per day
The rate of pay is $11.45 per hour plus 4% vacation pay
SECONDARY SCHOOL – STUDENT MONITOR
Part-time: number of hours vary by school location
The rate of pay is $11.45 per hour plus 4% vacation pay
POSITION SUMMARY
DUTIES OF THE STUDENT MONITOR:
Under the supervision of the Principal or designate, the Student Monitor will:
 Carry out supervision duties assigned by the Principal;
 Ensure that all reasonable safety procedures are carried out in activities for which the Student Monitor is
responsible
 Co-operate with the Principal and teachers to maintain consistent disciplinary practices in the school.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE STUDENT MONITOR:
Be aware of the school rules;
 Be prompt in reporting for supervision assignments;
 Become informed of specific medical/behavioural situations pertaining to students supervised
 Be aware of the school emergency plans;
 Notify the teacher on duty when a problem arises.
To be considered for these positions please contact the school Principal at the school location that you wish work at
for more information.
ALL new employees will be required to submit a current original criminal background check (CBC) including a
"Vulnerable Sector Screening" (VSS) issued within 6 months prior to commencing employment with the Board.
We thank all applicants, but advise that only those under consideration will be contacted.
If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at (905) 8900708 extension 24189 to provide your contact information. Support Services staff will contact you within 2 business days.
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is an equal opportunity employer. We will accommodate your needs under the
Ontario Human Rights Code.
Please help our school by saving your new and renewal
magazine orders for our QSP Magazine Fundraising
Program in Fall 2013.
The QSP MAGAZINE
FUNDRAISER IS RETURNING FALL 2013
We all benefit!
 You’ll get great magazines at great prices. You can save up to 85% off
newsstand prices. A single magazine can cost as little as $1.00 per issue.
 Our School earns a profit while you save money.
 Magazines encourage children to read and there are subscriptions that suit
everyone in your family.
If you wish to order early or purchase a gift,
you can go to www.QSP.ca anytime and support our school.
Our School’s Group # ___________
(You can also use the Search Feature to search for our school)
Thank you in advance for your support. We look forward to a successful campaign.
QSP Customer Service
1-800-667-2536
Summer
Parenting
Workshops
2013
Peel Children’s Centre presents the 2013 Summer Parenting Workshop Series. Our Parenting Workshops
consist of one-night, two-hour sessions designed to:
•
Share current information with parents on specific topics of interest
•
Provide an opportunity for parents to discuss issues with other parents
•
Inform parents about other community resources or supports.
Workshops are free of charge and are located at Peel Children’s Centre.
Parents are encouraged to attend as many workshops as are of interest to
them. Workshops will be facilitated by Peel Children’s Centre staff. Limited
childcare spaces are also available for all workshops.
To register for any of these Parenting Workshops, please call
Mental Health Services for Children and Youth (Centralized Intake) at
905-451-4655
unless another phone number is given.
PARENTING YOUNG CHILDREN
Parenting the Young Explosive
Child (4 – 7 years)
Thursday July 11, 6:30 – 8:30 pm or
Tuesday August 6, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Some children have difficulty tolerating
frustration and solving
problems. Learn how to
prevent melt-downs, set
realistic behavioural
expectations, and help your
child learn to problem-solve
with you to manage their emotions and behaviour.
Helping Young Children Cope with
Fears & Worries (Toddlers – 7 years)
Monday July 22, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
respond to your child’s
fears and worries to help
your child feel safe, secure
and able to manage these
feelings with less distress.
Helping Your Child Make Friends
(4 – 7 years)
Tuesday July 30, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Making and maintaining friendships can be a
challenge for some
children. Learn how to
create opportunities for
your child to have
successful interactions
with peers and how to
coach them through
conflicts and other social challenges.
Children can experience fears that are normal
at various ages yet these can still feel
distressing for parent and child. Learn how to
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Learning Cooperation Skills
Through Play
Tuesday July 16, 6:30 – 8:30 pm or
Monday August 12, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Young children learn skills such as
cooperation, taking turns,
and patience through
play. Play also
provides parents with
important
opportunities to coach,
model and encourage
their child’s appropriate
behaviour. Learn how to be involved in your
child’s play in order to reinforce these skills,
increase cooperation and reduce behavioural
problems.
PARENTING SCHOOL-AGED
CHILDREN
Managing Challenging Behaviours
Tuesday July 2, 6:30 – 8:30 pm or
Monday July 15, 6:30 – 8:30 pm or
Thursday August 8, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Some childhood behaviours present significant
challenges for parents to manage. Learn how to
effectively respond to noncompliant, aggressive,
disruptive and disrespectful behaviour.
Building Self-Esteem
Thursday July 18, 6:30 – 8:30 pm or
Thursday August 1, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Children who feel good about themselves seem to
have an easier time handling conflicts and resist
negative pressures. Learn practical strategies to
build your child’s self-esteem and self-confidence.
Strategies for ADHD (4 – 12 yrs)
Thursday July 4, 6:30 – 8:30 pm or
Thursday July 25, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
ADHD can impact the social, emotional,
behavioural and academic areas of the child’s life.
Learn specific strategies to
help manage the symptoms
of ADHD and increase the
child’s ability to be more
successful in all areas of life.
Parenting Your Anxious
Child
Tuesday July 9, 6:30 – 8:30 pm or
Thursday August 1, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Anxiety is a problem when it affects the child’s
ability to learn, make friends and have fun. Learn
parenting strategies to help your child take
control of their anxious feelings and use skills to
help them cope more successfully with their fears
and excessive worries.
Coping with Stress in Families
Dealing with Family Conflict
Thursday July 11, 6:30 – 8:30 pm or
Tuesday July 30, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Conflict happens in every family. Learn what
triggers conflict in your
family and how to
resolve conflicts
between siblings and
between parents and
their children.
Learn how to avoid
conflicts and create
a peaceful home
environment.
Tuesday July 16, 6:30 – 8:30 pm or
Tuesday August 6, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Stress can have a significant
impact on the overall health
and functioning of families.
Learn practical strategies to
manage stress in healthy ways
that will enhance family life and
your child’s ability to manage
their own life stresses.
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Helping Kids Manage Anger
Combat Teen Bullying
Thursday July 4, 6:30 – 8:30 pm or
Monday July 29, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Monday July 29, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Managing one’s anger is a skill all children must
develop. Learn how to help your child use
relaxation techniques,
problem-solving
strategies and effective
communication skills
so they can manage
their anger and
frustration
successfully.
Bullying is a serious problem teens face today.
Understand the world of cyber-bullying, sexting,
blogging and tweeting and its potential
consequences for teens. Learn
how to help your teen cope
whether they are the bully, the
victim or the bystander.
Understanding Teen
Self-Harm
Thursday July 18, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Preparing Children for Back-To-School
Tuesday August 13, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
The beginning of the school year can raise many
worries for children as they face new expectations
and changes. Learn how to plan
ahead and problem-solve
for this stressful
transition to help make
back-to-school more
successful.
Self-harming behaviour is becoming more common
with teens today. Understanding self-harm is an
essential first step to helping teens be safe. Learn to
identify the warning signs, reasons for self-harm and
what you can do to support teens and help reduce
their self -harming behaviour.
Parenting & Youth Substance Use
Tuesday July 23, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Substance use is an
issue concerning to
many parents and
youth today. Learn
more about substance
use and how to talk to
your young person
about drug and
alcohol use.
PARENTING PRE-TEENS AND
TEENS
Parenting in the Early Teen Years
(12 – 14 yrs)
Tuesday July 9, 6:30 – 8:30 pm or
Thursday August 8, 6:30 – 8-30 pm
Developmental changes in the early teen years
impact the teen’s needs and behaviours, as well as
presenting challenges for parents. Learn
strategies to cope with your teen’s struggles for
independence and to maintain a healthy
relationship with your teen.
GENERAL PARENTING SUPPORT
Solo Parenting
Monday July 15, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Single parenting comes with its own set of
challenges for both the child and
the parent. Learn parenting
strategies to help balance your
needs with those of your
children, cope with stress and
develop an effective support
network for your family.
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Building Relationships in Stepfamilies
Tuesday July 23, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
When a parent re-partners there can be challenges
for all members in this new family that can carry
on for years. Learn how to handle common issues
of loyalty binds, trust, mutual respect, discipline,
and authority to create a
successful stepfamily.
Just For Moms
Monday July 22, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Being a parent can be very
stressful so it is important to
take care of yourself so you can
meet the demands of
parenting. Learn how to manage stress in order to
bring balance to your life. Celebrate your
strengths and feel good about being you!
Just for Dads
Monday August 13, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Fathers experience many pressures and stress in
their role in today’s family. Learn how to manage
the challenges in
fathering.
Celebrate the
importance of
the role fathers
play in their
children’s lives.
Peel Children’s Centre thanks RBC Foundation for its
generous financial support for our Group Services.
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Peel Children's Centre • 85A Aventura Court • Mississauga, ON L5T 2Y6 • Ph.: (905) 795-3500 • Fax: (905) 696-0350
School-Linked Services – 2-NIGHT PARENT GROUPS - WEDNESDAYS SUMMER 2013
Peel Children’s Centre, in collaboration with the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School
Board, is pleased to present the Summer Group Series! These groups are condensed from
our full length groups to include all the practical tidbits you’ve asked for in two evenings!
Come share and learn with other parents on issues that matter to you.
All groups are offered free of charge and will be held at Peel Children’s Centre. Light
refreshments will be provided. You are welcome to attend as many groups as are of interest
to you. Limited childcare spaces are available for all parent groups.
For more information and to register, please call Jackie Colbourne Ritchie (Peel Children’s
Centre) at 905-795-3500 ext. 2205.
SUPPORTING YOUR CHILD THROUGH STRESS & ANXIETY
Parents of children ages 5 to 17 years
Wednesday July 3 & 10 (2 weeks) 6:30 to 8:30 pm
PARENTING CHILDREN WHO HAVE ADHD
Parents of children ages 5 to 12 years
Wednesday July 3 & 10 (2 weeks) 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Childhood stressors are a problem when they affect a
child’s ability to learn, make friends and have fun. Learn
parenting strategies to help your child take control of
their stressors and anxious feelings, as well as skills to
help them cope at home and school.
ADHD can impact the social, emotional, behavioural and
academic areas of a child’s life. We will discuss what
ADHD is and learn specific parenting strategies to help
manage the symptoms to help your child succeed.
PARENTING YOUR TEEN
Parents of youth ages 12 to 17 years
Wednesday July 17 & 24 (2 weeks) 6:30 to 8:30 pm
MANAGING CHALLENGING BEHAVIOUR
Parents of children ages 5 to 10 years
Wednesday July 17 & 24 (2 weeks) 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Changes in the teen years impact teens’ behaviours and
needs, and present special challenges for parents. Come
learn about developmental stages, how to parent
accordingly and how to maintain a healthy relationship
with your teen as they grow.
Some childhood behaviours present specific challenges.
Learn concrete parenting strategies to understand and
deal with these behaviours, and how to foster a positive
relationship with your child.
PARENTING CHILDREN WHO HAVE ADHD
Parents of children ages 5 to 12 years
Wednesday July 31 & Aug 7 (2 weeks) 6:30 to 8:30 pm
HELPING YOUR CHILD THROUGH BULLYING
Parents of youth ages 12 to 17 years
Wednesday July 31 & Aug 7 (2 weeks) 6:30 to 8:30 pm
ADHD can impact the social, emotional, behavioural and
academic areas of a child’s life. We will discuss what
ADHD is and learn specific parenting strategies to help
manage the symptoms to help your child succeed.
Bullying happens in many forms today: in the school
yard, on Facebook, and via text to name a few. In this
two evening group learn about the warning signs, how to
“bully proof” your child, and how to respond to bullying.
Peel Children's Centre • 85A Aventura Court • Mississauga, ON L5T 2Y6 • Ph.: (905) 795-3500 • Fax: (905) 696-0350
2013-2014 School Year Calendar
First day of classes elementary and secondary schools
First Day of classes Semester 2 Secondary
School Year ends Elementary and Secondary Schools
Number of school days for the 2013 – 2014 school year
Number of Instructional Days in Elementary Schools
Number of Instructional Days in Secondary Schools
Number of Professional Activity Days in Elementary Schools
Number of Professional Activity Days in Secondary Schools
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School Holidays for the 2013-2014 School Year
Every Saturday and Sunday
Labour Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Break (inclusive)
Family Day
Mid-Winter Break
Good Friday
Easter Monday
Victoria Day
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Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Friday, January 31, 2014
Friday, June 27, 2014
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Monday, September 2, 2013
Monday, October 14, 2013
Monday, December 23, 2013 to Friday, January 3, 2014
Monday, February 17, 2014
Monday, March 10, 2014 to Friday, March 14, 2014 (inclusive)
Friday, April 18, 2014
Monday, April 21, 2014
Monday, May 19, 2014
Elementary Schools – Professional Activity Days
Friday, September 13, 2013
Friday, October 11, 2013
Friday, December 20, 2013
Monday, January 20, 2014
Friday, March 7, 2014
Monday, June 9, 2014
Principal’s Day: Re-organization/Faith Development/Prov. Priorities
Mandatory Unpaid Leave Day as per M.O.U.
Mandatory Unpaid Leave Day as per M.O.U.
Term 1 Assessment and Evaluation of Pupil Progress
Mandatory Unpaid Leave Day as per M.O.U.
Term 2 Assessment and Evaluation of Pupil Progress
St. Sofia Only
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2.
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6.
Friday, October 11, 2013
Friday, December 20, 2013
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Monday, January 20, 2014
Friday, March 7, 2014
Monday, June 9, 2014
Mandatory Unpaid Leave Day as per M.O.U.
Mandatory Unpaid Leave Day as per M.O.U.
Principal’s Day: Curriculum/Faith Development
Term 1 Assessment and Evaluation of Pupil Progress
Mandatory Unpaid Leave Day as per M.O.U.
Term 2 Assessment and Evaluation of Pupil Progress
 Secondary Schools – Professional Activity Days
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Friday, October 11, 2013
Friday, December 20, 2013
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Friday, March 7, 2014
Thursday, June 26, 2014
Friday, June 27, 2014
Mandatory Unpaid Leave Day as per M.O.U.
Mandatory Unpaid Leave Day as per M.O.U.
Principal’s Day: Semester Turnaround
Mandatory Unpaid Leave Day as per M.O.U.
*Principal’s Day: Year End Reporting and Activities
*Principal’s Day: Year End Reporting and Activities
*Semester and year end evaluations and school wide promotion meetings; contact parents with summer school
recommendations, OSR and report card preparation; inventory management of books, equipment, learning materials;
curriculum development for new course outlines; goal setting for the upcoming school year.
 Secondary Schools – Examination Days
Semester 1: January 22 - 28, 2014
Semester 2: June 18 – 24, 2014
June 2013
Go Forth!
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
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* Dayof Giving
by the Rotary
Club for A.
Beland’s tribute
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* Father’s Day!
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3* EQAO (6s) 4
5
6
7
* Innovations
Grant presentation
*School Council
Mtg and Social
* EQAO (6s)
* EQAO make-up
*SOCCER
*KIDSSENTIALS
* Dental Screening
* PA Day!
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*Youth Ed. Prog.
*PIZZA day!
* Track & Field Meet
*Youth Ed. Prog.
* PLAY DAY
*KIDDSENTIALS
lunch
*PLAY DAY
(raindate)
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*AWARDS
Ceremonies
* Mr. Peter’s
Retirement event
*AUSSIE X
Programme
* TEAM Mtg
*SK Graduation
Ceremonies (am &
pm)
* Mrs. Pazzelli to
S.O. Mtg
*KIDDSENTIALS
lunch
* VOLUNTEER
Social at 2:30 pm
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*Gr. 8s to Bowling,
Lunch and Dance!
*School Year ends!
Have a great
Summer!
Farewell to those
leaving!
*End of Year Tribute
for A. Beland at
9:15 am in Gym
“Each one must use his special
gifts for the good of others!”
(1 Peter 4:10)
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*Graduation
Ceremonies at
Turnberry Golf Club
*TERM 2 REPORTS
sent home!
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