JUNE 2013
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The Virtue for June is
Our Lady of Lourdes
Catholic Elementary School
25 Mount Royal Circle
Brampton, Ont. L6P 1W3
Phone (905) 913-1703
FAX (905) 913-2918
June 2013
Principal
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Scientists in the
School, Zanella &
Rennick
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Pizza lunch
Intermediate Boys
Soccer Tournament
PD Day—no
school for
students
Intermediate Girls
Soccer Tournament
School Council
Meeting, 7pm
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Sonia Rotino
Secretary
Mary Doria
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Superintendent
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Track & Field Meet
at St. Marcellinus
Pizza lunch
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Lunch Lady Hot Dog
Day
Trustee
Scott McLauchlan
Grades 7 & 8 Students to Camp Onondaga
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GOODBYE...
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Scientists in the
School, Soragnese &
Boland
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Play Day
Bowling Trip, Grades
1 to 8, am
Hot dog lunch
provided by school
council to every
student
End of Year Mass,
1:30pm in gym
Lunch Lady
Parish Priest
Father Papais
Pizza lunch
Visit our School Website:
Deputat, Champsi &
Malfara at Kortright
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Max Vecchiarino
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Play Day Rain Date
Grade 8 Graduation,
5pm Royal
Ambassador
Virtues Assembly
Pizza lunch
Grades 7&8 Aussie X
Playday
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Last Day of School!
www.dpcdsb.org/lourd
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Mrs. Furtado as she takes over for Mrs.
Guida in JK/SK until the end of June and
Mrs. Paolella as she returns from her
maternity leave.
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION
Summer Vacation
DPCDSB is now on Twitter! For
the latest board news and
information, follow us
@DPCDSBSchools.
October
8
QSP Fundraising Pep Rally, campaign begins
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Thanksgiving
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QSP Fundraiser ends
to Mrs. DeBerardinis and Ms. Trentin who
were filling in for Mrs. Paolella and Mrs.
Cavarretta while they were on maternity
leave and Ms. Soragnese who was filling
in for Mr. Corcoran while he worked at
the board office. We wish Mrs. Guida
well as she continues her maternity leave.
Good luck to Mrs. Grimbly as she delivers
her baby this summer.
WELCOME...
Tug-of-War against
the teachers
Report Cards go home
Upcoming Events:
September
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First Day of School
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School Council nomination forms available
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PA Day
16-19
Book Fair
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Open House/Meet the Teacher Evening (tentative)
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School Council nomination forms due, by 3:15pm
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Lifetouch Picture Day (Tentative)
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School Council election 6:00pm, Meeting 7:00pm
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Terry Fox School Run
Jesus spent a major part of his time on
earth showing us how to care for people
in need. Everyone needs a FAIR chance
to succeed – to overcome their
disadvantages and disabilities. A fair
team player makes sure the rules of the
game give everyone an even chance to
participate. Not everyone has to win but
everyone deserves a chance to be in the
game.
www.connect2ENDviolence.ca
On Wednesday, April 23 at 2:30 pm, we had a
volunteer social as an opportunity for the students and
staff to say thank you. We wish to express our sincere
gratitude to the many parents and members of our
school community who have given generously of their
time, energy and talents, to benefit the students of
Our Lady of Lourdes. Your contributions have made a
positive difference.
If you are interested and available to contribute to
our school by volunteering, please contact the school in
September. All volunteers in our school who have
regular contact with students must provide a Criminal
Reference Check and meet with an administrator.
These forms are available at the office.
Amen
Congratulations to the grade 8
students who received the
sacrament of Confirmation on
May 29, 2013 and the Grade 2
students who made their First
Communion on April 13, 2013.
Please join us as we celebrate the
end of this school year. The mass
will be celebrated on June 25 at
1:30pm in the gymnasium. We
would like to take this opportunity
to thank Fr. Papais for his ongoing
support and spiritual guidance.
June 2013
Our Lady of Lourdes
DUFFERIN
DUFFERIN--PEEL CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS 2012
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Elementary Summer School
Grades 7 and 8
Summer Literacy Camp
Grades SK to 6
Are you interested in working at our school
beginning in September?
Tuesday July 2 to Friday July 19, 2013
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m
Students recommended by the Principal
Bussing provided at home school pick up points
Deadline for applications: May 24, 2013
Good Shepherd
Monday July 8 to Friday July 26, 2013
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. daily
We have openings for:
St. Pio of Pietrelcina
St. Faustina
St. Hilary
St. Luke
Holy Cross
St. Angela Merici
For more information and registration forms
regarding these summer programs please contact
your local elementary school or visit our website
at http://www.dpcdsb.org/CEC/CNE
NOW A 3 WEEK PROGRAM !
Student Monitor
Part-time: 1.2 hours per day
The rate of pay is $11.45 per hour plus 4% vacation pay
Fee for Service Program
No transportation provided
Deadline for applications: June 3, 2013
Mississauga
Father Daniel Zanon
St. Alfred
St. Catherine of Siena
St. Gerard
St. Gregory
St. Sebastian
St. Therese of the Child
Jesus
Brampton
St. Anne
St. Bonaventure
St. John Fisher
Venerable Michael J.
McGivney
Orangeville
St. Andrew
Bolton
St. John the Baptist
Position Summary
DUTIES OF THE STUDENT MONITOR
Under the supervision of the Principal or designate, the Student Monitor will:
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Carry out supervision duties assigned by the Principal;
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Ensure that all reasonable safety procedures are carried out in activities for which the Student Monitor is
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Co-operate with the Principal and teachers to maintain consistent disciplinary practices in the school.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE STUDENT MONITOR
SPORTS ZONE
Congratulations to our girls Junior Basketball team who advanced to the family finals on May 2. They played well and
placed second overall! Great work girls!
Our grade 6, 7 and 8 students will compete in a soccer tournament at Creditview and Sandalwood Parkway
on Wednesday, June 5 (girls) and Thursday, June 6 (boys). Good luck to both teams!
The boys are: Carlston A., Dante B., Armando C., Sean C., Noah D., Alex J., Austin M., Kiano M., Amani R., Bradlee S.,
Luca S., Michael T., Massimo V. and Matteo Z.
The girls are: Natasha A., Alyssia B., Kayla C., Julia C., Nicole D., Vanessa D., Giulia F., Tristan G., Brianna G.,
Alexandra H., Sara J., Maria-Ashley K., Anna K., Shelby L., Daniella M., Vanessa M. and Emily S.
Thank you to Mr. Boland and Mrs. Wildfang for coaching the team.
QSP MAGAZINE FUNDRAISER
Coming again this Fall
Please help us by saving your magazine orders and renewals for our QSP Magazine Fundraising
Program. Ignore renewal notices from the publishers and order your magazines through our
school. If you can‘t wait, order anytime at www.qsp.ca!
Let friends and family know about our fundraiser and ask them to save their orders for our
program! Remember, if you have any questions regarding your magazine order; please call QSP Customer Service at
1-800-667-2536
Fall Theme: ―Goin Ape‖ Monkey Prizes
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Reader‘s Digest – LED colour changing Light Bulb keychain - BONUS – If your light-bulb shines solid green you win an
XBOX 720
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Reader‘s Digest Bonus - Every subscriber to Readers Digest will also get a FREE subscription to BEST HEALTH!!!
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ROGERS (CHATELAINE, FLARE, TODAY‘S PARENT)- Plush flying chubby Monkey! BONUS – Look in the pouch for the Golden
Banana for your chance to win an iPad Mini (50 Winners in Canada)
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EMAIL PROMOTION – Send 12 or more emails from QSP.CA and get a Multi-colour Light up Pen on a lanyard
Thank you in advance for your support. We count on your participation.
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Be aware of the school rules;
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Be prompt in reporting for supervision assignments;
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Become informed of specific medical/behavioural situations pertaining to students supervised
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Be aware of the school emergency plans;
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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) 890-0708 extension 24616 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.
June 2013
Our Lady of Lourdes
Dear Parents,
Summer reading—it‘s important! Research shows that kids who read four
or more books over the summer are better prepared for the coming
school year and do not go down the ‗summer slide‘—the loss of reading
and learning skills during the summer break. Reading over the summer
months really does make a difference to your child‘s learning.
Here are five easy ways you can help your child reduce summer reading loss:
Make Reading Important
Be a role-model for reading. Let your child see you reading throughout the day and use daily
routines as reading opportunities. Cooking, reading TV listings, looking for information on-line,
reading directions, or following a map all provide authentic reading experiences.
Give your child the power of choice
Having reading materials available is key to helping kids love to read, and the reading materials kids choose themselves are best. In fact, 92% of children and teens say they are more
motivated to read and are more likely to finish a book they have picked out. Help your child
find texts that appeal to his or her interests, yet are age appropriate and ‗just right‘ in difficulty.
WARM WEATHER REMINDERS
Sun exposure:
Over exposure to the sun can cause skin damage. Students are reminded to take precautions
to protect the skin. Some recommendations to reduce the effects of sun damage are:
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Wear protective clothing to cover the skin
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Wear a hat to protect both the eyes and skin (hats must be removed upon entering the
school building)
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Wear sun block (the higher the protection factor number, the greater the protection)
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Stay away from direct sunlight when possible
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Know your skin type: fair skinned people burn easier
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Parents/Guardians are encouraged to review these strategies with their children.
Appropriate Dress:
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Shorts and skirts should be the appropriate length for school (e.g., longer than the length
of your arm and hand when held at the side of your body).
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Shirts should be of appropriate length to be able to be tucked into pants or a skirt. No
midriffs or belly buttons should be showing.
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Bra straps should not be visible and the width of shoulder straps on tops should be at least 5 centimetres wide.
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Tight, revealing and/or spandex clothing is not acceptable.
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Muscle shirts, halter tops, tank tops, tube tops and tops with spaghetti straps are not permitted.
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Flip flop shoes should not be worn to school. They are a tripping hazard, especially on the stairs.
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Shirts with offensive, suggestive or inappropriate slogans, language or pictures are not permitted.
Set aside time to read every day
BOOKFLIX FOR K-GRADE 3
We know that the more kids read, the better they become at reading and the more they will
enjoy reading. During the summer, encourage your child to read for at least 20 minutes per
day. Make reading ‗down-time‘—an opportunity for family members to read together, either
aloud or quietly to themselves. Keep track of progress by recording book titles, pages read,
and minutes spent.
The Ontario Ministry of Education has
purchased an annual subscription to
Scholastic‘s BookFlix—an interactive
online literacy website! This
subscription includes remote access so
students can use BookFlix at home or
anywhere else there is an Internet
connection!
To login from home:
Username: duffpeel,
Password: duff7878
Talk it up
Talking about books during and after reading helps improve comprehension. Encourage kids
to share their ideas and opinions by asking open-ended questions. Talk about what you read
to let them know that reading is an important part of your life. Tell them why you liked a
book, what you learned from it, or how it helped you— soon they might start doing the same.
Be part of a reading challenge
Most local libraries have summer reading programs that help engage and motivate readers.
Kids set a goal, track books they read, and receive incentives for achieving goals. Summer
programs also promote reading club opportunities where children can discuss and share
books with others, either on-line or in person. You can even create your own family reading
challenge.
Have a great summer, and happy reading!
BICYCLES
Please remind your children
that cyclists are governed by
the same traffic rules as
drivers. Be certain that your child‘s
bicycle is ‗road worthy‘ and that your
child is able to ride in a safe manner,
remembering to wear their bicycle
helmet. Please remember to walk
your bike while on school property
and lock it up at the bike racks at the
front of the school. Thank you for
your cooperation.
READY SET READ! SUMMER READING CLUB
Coming soon to a Public Library Branch near you! The Ready, Set, Read
program reinforces strategies introduced throughout the school year and
sustain reading development over the summer months in a fun parent/child
interactive environment. Each week for 6 weeks, Dufferin-Peel teachers will
be modeling and demonstrating a variety of reading comprehension strategies
during read-aloud sessions. Participants will receive a “Parent Toolkit” and
“Student Toolkit” to help support reading throughout the summer. Students
in grades 1, 2 and 3 who are reading at an independent level of 16 or higher
are eligible for the program. Program details and registration are available by
clicking on the “Ready, Set, Read” link on the Dufferin-Peel website.
Registration forms also went home with students in May. Registration can
also be done online at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Ready_Set/Read.
LOST AND FOUND
Once again, many items have
accumulated in our school lost and
found box. Parents are welcome to
visit the school to check for materials
belonging to their children. Any items
in the lost and found box
not claimed by June 24
will be donated to a
charity.
FROM THE LIBRARY
Our Lady of Lourdes
hosted a very successful
Spring Book Fair during
Education Week. The
theme of the Fair was Story
Laboratory—Reading Gives You Super
Power! Thank you to everyone for
your support. We raised just under
$1000 for the purchase of books that
will increase our library collection. Our
next book fair will be in September.
Students are asked to return their
library books by June 17 so that they
can be inventoried for the new school
year. Please assist your child at home
in finding their book.
June 2013
Our Lady of Lourdes
Monday, June 24, 2013
(Hot Dog lunch included,
courtesy of School Council),
Remember to wear
sunscreen, hats and
running shoes!
LUNCH AND TREAT DAYS
Lunch Lady will be offered on
Mon., June 3, 10 & 17 and 25.
Pizza will be offered on
Wed., June 5, 12, 19 & 26.
Treat Days will be offered every
Friday. We offer popcorn, baked
chips, Terra Cotta Cookies and Ice
Cream Sandwiches.
FINAL REPORT CARDS
Second term report cards will be sent
home on Tuesday, June 26. The school
will not schedule parent interviews for
these reports. If, however, you would
like to discuss the report, please
contact your child‘s
teacher and an
interview time will be
arranged.
All lunches have been pre-ordered.
Based on the feedback from our consultations
with various stakeholder groups, several broad
themes and understandings have been identified.
These will guide our planning and practice going
forward:
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JUNIOR DIVISION SPEECH
COMPETITION
On Thursday, May 9, three grade 5
students from Our Lady of Lourdes
participated in the CWL (Catholic
Women‘s League) Junior Division
Speech Competition at Holy Spirit
School. We want to
thank Semilore A.,
Celeste F. and Judith T.
for representing our
school and for all their
hard work. Way to go!
The Our Lady of
Lourdes YMCA
Before
and
After School Program sent flyers home
in May. For more information on how
to register please contact:
Susan Scarfo at 905-857-3531, ext.
309, or e-mail at:
susan.scarfo@ymcagta.org
GRADE 8 GRADUATION
To our Grade 8 graduates, we extend
a fond farewell, and a wish for
continued success and happiness, as
you embark on the next segment of
your life journey. The graduation lunch
will be held at the Royal Ambassador
on Thursday, June 27 at 11:30 am
This will be followed by the
Valedictorian speech and the awards
presentation at 5:00
pm, to which parents will
be invited to attend.
DISTRIBUTION AND STORAGE OF MEDICATION AND
EPI-PENS FOR SEPTEMBER 2013
If a child is required to bring medication to school, procedures regarding the
administration of medication shall only be adopted:
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when requested by the parents/guardians; and when authorized by a
physician; and
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when medication must be provided during school hours
A designated staff member must administer medication; therefore, a signed
request/authorization form from the parents/guardians and the supervising
physician, must be obtained. These forms are available through the school
office. The required authorization forms and the medication shall be delivered
to the principal or designated person by the parents/guardians. All medication
will be housed in a safe location. Medication must not be kept in the child‘s
possession (ie. pocket, back pack, etc.) or in the classroom except for Epi pens.
A reminder to parents that you will need to pick up any medications and/or
Epi Pen for your child that have been stored in the office this year on June 24
or give your child written permission to take his/her medication home on the
last day of school.
MOVING HOMES?
We are in the process of planning
staffing and organizing classes for
the 2013-2014 school year. If you
are planning to move out of the Our
Lady of Lourdes School area, or are
simply changing address within our
boundaries, please let the office
know as soon as possible.
Also, it is imperative that you keep us
informed about changes in your
daycare arrangements, place of
work, and phone numbers. In the
event of an emergency, our records
need to be up-to-date so that we are
able to contact you. Please contact
the office when there are changes in
this information. Thank you for your
cooperation.
SCHOOL TEXTS AND
LIBRARY BOOKS
Your kind assistance in ensuring that
all books and materials belonging to
the school are returned before the
school year ends, and by June 14 if
possible in order to do inventory.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Please help your children find their
missing library books at home.
Students who have outstanding books
will be receiving letters indicating the
name of the book and the
replacement value if they cannot
locate the book.
Please forward
the book or money
to the school as
soon as possible.
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Faith nurturing and development
Global/local issues and stewardship within a
Catholic view
Infusion of faith in our learning spaces
Sacred spaces that promote active reflection
and prayer
Student-led learning , higher order thinking
and collaborative inquiry
Relevant real world contexts and/or
experiential learning
Varied evidence-based strategies for
instruction and assessments
Creative design of flexible learning spaces
responsive to student needs
Student voice and engagement
Collaborative professional learning and
instructional leadership
Technological and digital literacy
Community, parish and parent engagement
Evidence-informed decision making
Although we have already explored some possibilities for what
we need our schools to do, the possibilities really are endless,
both from teaching and learning perspectives. Our 21st century
learning and teaching journey is a dynamic and ever-expanding
process. It is a process that will unfold in many phases and in
many forms over the coming months and years. We will be
exploring multiple technologies, including digital, internet, use of
tablets and other devices, as well as the wireless technology (WiFi) necessary to facilitate the use of these devices. Technology
not only allows us to link to the global community, but also
provides greater accessibility and use for students for whom
these tools are essential for learning.
In fact, one of the next phases on our 21st century journey will be
related to technology; specifically, the introduction of wireless
technology into our schools. Wireless technology is already
literally all around us. It is prevalent in our homes, automobiles,
workplaces, where we shop, where we get our coffee.... you
name it and chances are that wireless technology is there.
Initially, one of the areas we will focus on will be the use of
wireless technology as one of the teaching support tools we can
use to benefit student learning.
Earlier this year, we initiated a pilot project utilizing wireless
technology in four schools (two elementary and two secondary)
and the board’s Catholic Education Centre. As part of the pilot,
we engaged an environmental consultant to test radiowave
frequencies in the pilot sites. Tests were conducted both with
WiFi turned on and again, with WiFi turned off. In fact, the
highest measured location was only 3% of the Health Canada Code 6 standard (in other words, 97% better than the
Code 6 standard). The results with the WiFi turned off were only marginally lower than when it was turned on. We
are looking to have wireless technology installed in all our schools by the fall.
We are aware of, and respect the fact that some parents and guardians in other school districts have expressed
reservations about health and safety in relation to the introduction of wireless technology in schools. The health
and safety of our students and staff is paramount to us. As we do with all health-related matters, we take direction
from our local and national health authorities; in our case, Peel Health, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Health Unit
and Health Canada. Each of these health authorities take the position that the available scientific evidence
indicates that exposure to Wi-Fi in schools is not harmful to the health of students and staff. Please be assured that
we are approaching this in a focused, planned and measured manner, in compliance with Health Canada standards
and in conjunction with other components of 21st century learning.
This is an exciting time for our students and staff, and we hope for you as parents/guardians as well. The concept of
learning is grounded in knowledge; how we construct and acquire it, interact with it and how we share and create
communities of practice with it. We need to collaborate, not just with peers, but with people all over the world. In
doing so, we advance knowledge, share our talents and gifts and make changes that serve the greater common
good.
For more information on Dufferin-Peel’s vision for 21st Century Learning, visit our website at www.dpcdsb.org and
read the recent report to the board called Forming our Catholic Vision for Learning in the 21st Century.
June 2013
Our Lady of Lourdes
Forming our Catholic Vision for
Learning in the 21st Century
An overview for parents, guardians and students
June 2013
Our vision of education in Dufferin-Peel Catholic schools is rooted in the gospel values of faith, hope and love. Guided
by this vision, which is deliberately infused into all aspects of our strategic planning and operations, Dufferin-Peel
schools strive to embrace the new realities of our rapidly changing world, while upholding our Catholic faith
traditions.
Within these complex new 21st century realities, with variables such as globalization, the economy, environmental
challenges, technological advances and increasing cultural diversity, we face the challenge of preparing our students
to live, to lead, to prosper, and to fulfill their potential as Catholic school graduates, who are responsible and thriving
global and digital citizens. These are exciting times in which to both teach and to learn!
We recognize and understand that students have different skills, knowledge and experiences and quite simply, they
learn in different ways. Over the past year, senior Dufferin-Peel staff had the opportunity to explore, more deeply,
the concept of learning in the 21st century. This included a detailed discussion on the ‘Why’, the ‘What’, and the
‘How’ of learning in the 21st century in the context of our Catholic faith. Based on these discussions a number of
common concepts were identified as key learning skills, competencies and dispositions: that will be part of our
Catholic context and connection to the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations.
From our analysis and discussion we must now strive to ensure that our Dufferin-Peel Catholic education system
focuses on student achievement and well being for all through what we believe in and how we demonstrate our
beliefs.
Caritas in Veritate
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Charity in Truth – Love, discerning believers and caring community members.
Citizenship
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FRENCH CAFÉ
OPENING DAY PROCEDURES & CLASS LISTS
On Monday, May 6, Our Lady of Lourdes School hosted
its second French Café where students in grades 4 to 8
displayed their talents and French speaking proficiency to
their peers and families. The Café exposes our younger
students to the language through song, dance and drama.
Our gymnasium was transformed into a cozy French
restaurant with tables and chairs, flowers,
paintings of French landmarks and countrysides
mounted on the walls and replicas of the ―Eiffel
Tower‖. A special thanks goes to all the students
who organized and hosted an amazing French
Café and to the teachers Mme. Mastrangelo
and Mme. D‘Souza.
Class lists will be posted in the front hallway on the first
day of classes, Tuesday, September 3, 2013. The school
doors will be opened at 8:30am and parents and students
are invited to come in to check the lists and then proceed
to the designated area in the schoolyard. Please note that
these class lists are tentative due to the fluctuating
enrolment and therefore, there is a possibility of
reorganization in September.
JK students will have a staggered entry to
school. The school office will be open the
week before school officially begins, on
Monday, August 26, 2013.
ECO CLUB
The year is coming to and end, but we still have a few ECOinitiatives happening this month. During the month of June, we
will continue our recycling program, Tupperware Tuesdays,
Walk-to-School Wednesdays, and Flick-off Fridays. Also, we
will have our last clean up of the school year for our adopted park. The tentative clean-up date is scheduled for
Thursday, June 21, 2013, weather permitting. Additionally, in June, our school will receive our certification results from
Ontario Eco-Schools. Last year our school received a silver level certification and our hope this year is to maintain silver
or receive gold level certification status.
Special Thanks: During the month of May, ECO-Team students, with the help of Mrs. Millson and Mrs. Furlan, started to
put the garden plan developed by Savannah N. into action. Students have been spending their lunch recess cleaning,
preparing, planting and maintaining the garden. A big thank you goes out to Mrs. Millson whose guidance, knowledge,
and assistance has been instrumental to the success of the ECO-Team this year. Also, the school would like to thank the
School Council and Glen Echo (Caledon East) for their donation to the school garden project. The Eco-Team would also
like to thank all the primary students who purchased G.O.O.S notebooks, as all the money collected went to our garden.
Thank you in advance to the families who will be involved in maintaining the garden during the summer months; we
appreciate your continued support to our school. Last but not least, a very BIG thank you goes out to all the Our Lady of
Lourdes ECO-Team students who have continuously been involved in various eco-initiatives this year and for being
stewards of God‘s earth by spreading awareness about issues impacting our earth and ways to be eco-friendly. Thank
you to: Semilore A, Ariana B, Jerica F, Kendra N, Sophia S, Isabella M, Judith T, Sasha B, Martina S, Isabella T, Massimo
V, Amy S, Bianca V, Sarah P, Aliyah L, Emily S, Victoria M, Giulia F, Celeste C , Maria-Ashley K, Mario D, Mikayla G,
and Savannah N. Have a wonderful summer and remember to be green!
“You must be the change you wish to see in the world” -Mahatma Gandhi
Called to action in solidarity and stewardship.
Communication
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Listening and responding critically and compassionately within gospel values.
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
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Creating, inquiring, and responsible decision making.
Collaboration
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Building relationships in communion with all human beings.
Creativity and Innovation
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Demonstrating resiliency, flexibility and adaptability in finding the path to vocation and lifelong learning.
DONATIONS
Our 3 Kindergarten classes would love any donations of wicker or straw storage baskets and
artificial flowers and plants. As well, we welcome any houseplants, preferably non-flowering
varieties for their ‗flower shops‘ in the classroom. Please no glass containers.
As well, if you would like to donate any ice cream scoops, plastic cups, plastic
ice cream buckets or a play cash register or money, the kindergarten classes
would love to create an ‗ice cream shop‘ in their class.
Thank you!
June 2013
Our Lady of Lourdes
YEAR IN REVIEW
As another year comes to a close, we take this time to be thankful for the many contributions from the members of our community and
to reflect on the accomplishments and successes at Our Lady of Lourdes this year. Our faith brings us together as a community at Our
Lady of Lourdes and provides us with strength and hope as we journey with our students and community partners daily. Our students
have continued to make us proud, demonstrating academic and spiritual growth and the Virtues which our faith calls us to live by.
We are blessed with strong bonds between school, parish and home that help us in our mission of Catholic Education.
We wish to thank the following members of the Our Lady of Lourdes community for helping to make this a rewarding and successful
year:
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Mrs. Rotino for her leadership and dedication to our school
Our devoted staff, for their commitment to Catholic education, dedication to helping all students learn, and for volunteering
their own time to organize special events, presentations, field trips, lunch programs, extra curricular teams and clubs
M. Doria for running our office so efficiently
A. DeIuliis, S. Edwards, I. Owusu and S. Basra for keeping our school building and grounds clean and safe for our students
Fr. Papais for his continued spiritual guidance and leadership
Our Superintendent M. Vecchiarino and trustee S. McLaughlin for their support of Our Lady of Lourdes
Susana and Vanessa for running a successful before and after school YMCA program
Mrs. Orzepowski and Mrs. Millson for being our Student Monitors and providing careful supervision of our students during
the lunch hour
Bus drivers and crossing guards for helping our students arrive and leave school safely each day
Neighbourhood Police Officers Constable Neilly and Constable Allen for their support throughout the year
Parent and community volunteers for generously donating their time to help supervise on field trips, read with students in the
All Star Reading Program and help with various classroom and school events
School Council for their fundraising events and for supporting our various school initiatives
ECO team and Student Council for their fundraising efforts for our Peace Garden beautification and student initiatives and
activities
Student volunteers (PALS leaders, recess monitors, classroom helpers, library helpers, office helpers) for their dedication and
assistance throughout the school year
Parents for supporting their children and the staff at Our Lady of Lourdes in all aspects of school life
The following are some highlights of the accomplishments and events this year:
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Excursions included Silvercreek Outdoor Education, Camp Onondaga, Stephanie‘s Place, Kortright Conservation Area,
Bowling, Sarah Elizabeth House and Black Creek Pioneer Village
Whole school presentations were brought in to promote character building, virtues program, diversity and reinforce antibullying under our Safe Schools and Healthy Living Initiatives. They included Zumba family sessions, R.A.I.D., Jump Aerobics,
SMARTStart program (grades 7&8), SNAP (Stop Now and Plan) for grade 2/3 and 4/5, Friendship Group, PALS
(Playground Activity Leaders) and Peel Police Youth Education Lessons
Other exciting presentations included Loretta Penny- Down To Earth Conservation Education—Journey to the Amazon,
DrumFIT, Scientists in the School, Knights in the Classroom, Archaeological dig, Brampton Clean City and Aussie X
We contributed money to Share Life, Knights Table, Canadian Cancer Society, Autism Speaks, Cops for Cancer, donated
toys to the Peel Police ―Toys for Tots‖ program, adopted 7 families at Christmas, donated coats to Coats for Kids, collected
clothing through a recycled clothing drive, wrote Christmas cards to soldiers and held 4 food drives for the Knights Table
We held two successful book fairs and purchased new books for the library
We received a $1000 Innovation Grant for our Peach Garden benches and a Region of Peel Grant for our Aussie X
program
Our grade 5 and 8 students learned how to ballroom dance and gave a beautiful showcase demonstration to their parents
and the school in December
We had an opening and year end Mass and a liturgical celebration each month to reflect the church traditions. As well, our
monthly Virtues assemblies awarded students for modelling appropriate behaviours and celebrating their gifts and talents
Our ECO team enthusiastically implemented many ECO projects around the school to help raise environmental awareness
and we are now seeking to elevate our Ontario EcoSchools Certification status from Silver to Gold
Our Healthy Living School Committee, comprised of students and staff, continued to promote healthy eating and lifestyles
We held our second French Cafe which was a great success, featuring our student drama presentations in French and
displays of art
Parent engagement opportunities were offered for DrumFIT, Brain Gym and a Lenten Pancake dinner provided through
School Council program funds
Our Dance Team received gold standing at the dance showcase at the Rose Theatre in Brampton
Fr. J. Reprovsky from St. Alphonsus church in Toronto visited our grade 8 students to highlight Confirmation and Bishop
Boissineau and Father Papais invited our grade eights to participate in a gathering at St. Patrick‘s church for Confirmation
As you can see, it has been another busy and highly successful school year at Our Lady of Lourdes. We would like to wish everyone a
very safe, healthy and relaxing summer and we look forward to seeing you in September!