Our Lady of Lourdes
Catholic Elementary School
September 2013
SUN
1
MON
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TUE
WED
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THU
4
5
Labour Day—No
school for
students
8
9
22
7
25 Mount Royal Circle
Brampton, Ont. L6P 1W3
Phone (905) 913-1703
FAX (905) 913-2918
September 2013
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
10
11
12
13
14
PA Day—No
school for
students
16
17
18
19
20
Book Fair begins—
viewing books only
Book Fair
continues—viewing
books only
Open House,6:308:00, School Athletic
& Spirit Wear
measurement
Book Fair continues—
viewing books during
school day,
purchasing at Open
house
Book Fair
continues—
purchasing
available
Book Fair open
until 12:00 —
purchasing
available
School Council
Nomination Forms
due by 3:15pm
24
25
26
Picture Day
Pizza lunch
School Council
Election, 6:00pm
and meeting 7pm
Terry Fox School
Run
23
29
6
SAT
Student
Assemblies
School Council
Nomination Forms
Available
15
FRI
Pizza lunch
27
21
28
It is my pleasure, on behalf of the staff of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Elementary School
to welcome everyone to the 2013-2014 school year. We hope you have had a restful
and relaxing summer with your family and friends. A special welcome goes out to all new
students and their families, and to the new staff members who will join us this year. We
know that you will find our school community to be a warm and inviting place.
Our school’s motto ‘Our Learners, Our Leaders’ is linked to the many opportunities students
will have to take part in and be encouraged to model their faith and leadership. We will
pray to Our Lady of Lourdes to inspire and guide us to learn, become future leaders and
demonstrate the many ways we share our Catholic faith and virtues. We will continue to
build on the many wonderful programs and traditions that staff, students and parents have
worked so hard to establish over the past two years. By continuing to work together as
partners, we can establish new goals and open doors that will further enrich the lives and
learning of all students. As a community, we can take pride in the accomplishments of all
our students and in the many ways we share our Catholic values. We look forward to the
opportunity to be working with Father Papais again this year.
The staff of Our Lady of Lourdes is committed to providing your child with the best
opportunities for spiritual, academic and social growth. With your support and assistance
you can help us achieve these goals. Please do not hesitate to call the school if you have
any questions or concerns.
We wish everyone a successful school year; one filled with new and exciting opportunities
where we can grow together in God’s image, and share with the children the wonders of
learning.
We look forward to working with you and your children.
Principal
Sonia Rotino
Secretary
Mary Doria
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Superintendent
Max Vecchiarino
Trustee
Scott McLauchlan
Parish Priest
Father Papais
Visit our School Website:
www.dpcdsb.org/lourd
S. Rotino, Principal
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www.connect2ENDviolence.ca
The virtue of the Month is
Upcoming Events
October
November
8
QSP kick off assembly, 1:00pm, Immunization clinic
for grade 8 girls and all grade 7 students
5
Progress Reports sent home, Picture re-take day,
World Teacher Day
11
P.A. Day—Ministry of Education Designated Day
7
Interview Evening (as needed for particular students)
14
Thanksgiving Day
11
Remembrance Day
31
Jack & The Giant—Anti-bullying presentation,
grades K-3
17-23 Bullying Awareness Week
18
Cyberbuster Anti-Bullying presentation, gr. 7&8,
9am, gr. 4,5,6 10am
20
Cyber Safety Presentation for parents, 7pm in gym
29
Silver Creek Trip for grade 5 students
A NEW BEGINNING
Lord, help us to make the best of a new
beginning. Guide our children to make
wise decisions and achieve to the best of
their abilities in all of their endeavours.
Bless our teachers with the gifts of
wisdom and patience that they may
assist students in seeking knowledge.
To begin the new school year, we will
focus our attention on the first of our ten
virtues – faith. Faith is the great virtue of
believing in God and trusting that God is
with us.
Grant parents generous hearts to
encourage and support their children.
A faithful person believes that we are
created, guided by and destined to be
reunited with God.
Together, help us to create a community
of learners that teaches not only skills for
success but all that we need to live our
faith fully in the world. Amen
A faithful person believes that God’s plan
for us includes the right to be safe,
especially at school.
DPCDSB is now on Twitter!
For the latest board news
and information, follow us
@DPCDSBSchools.
September 2013
Our Lady of Lourdes
LUNCH HOUR
DELIVERING LUNCHES
CCAT TESTING
During the lunch hour, all students who
stay for lunch are expected to remain at
school, and all students who go home for
lunch are expected to go home every
day. If there is a change in the regular
lunch hour procedure for your child,
parent/guardians are asked to provide
the teacher with a note explaining the
change. Please look for a letter in
regard to your child’s lunchtime
arrangements in your child’s agenda.
Please indicate your child’s regular
lunchtime arrangements, sign the form in
the agenda and return it to the school as
soon as possible.
When delivering your child’s lunch to
school please advise your child in
advance when you will be doing so,
and write his/her name and teacher’s
name on the bag. Your child can come
down at 12:35 pm to pick it up from
the lunch table with minimal disruption
to the class. The lunch table is located
in the hallway, just outside the office.
We would greatly appreciate your cooperation in this matter.
During the month of October, the grade 4
students will write the Canadian Cognitive
Abilities Test. The results of this test are
used to identify students who may be
eligible for academically challenging
programs. These tests will be conducted
within the regular classroom environment.
POSSIBLE CLASS REORGANIZATION
The Our Lady of Lourdes staffing for 2013-2014 is based on a ‘projected’ student
enrolment that is calculated each spring. This projected student enrolment number
attempts to take into account any new students who are moving into our school as well
as any students who may be moving out of the area. There is a possibility of some
class reorganization occurring on our P. A. Day, September 13, due to a difference in
our ‘actual’ versus the ‘projected’ student enrolment number. We will inform you in the
event that any class reorganization is required.
VALUABLES
There is no place in the school to store valuable belongings. Please do not allow your
children to bring any valuables (jewelery, money, hand held games or other electronic
devices such as iPods or current popular trading cards or toys), to school as we cannot
be responsible for their safekeeping. Telephones, cameras, skateboards, roller blades
and other expensive items should not be brought to school. The school is not responsible
for lost or stolen items.
PLEASE FIND ENCLOSED THE TENTATIVE STAFF LIST AND ASSIGNED GRADES FOR
2013 – 2014.
PLEASE SEE PAGE 9 OF THE NEWSLETTER.
EMERGENCY EVACUATIONS
Teachers and students regularly practice
emergency evacuation procedures. These
include: exiting safely from the building in
the event of a fire, precautions in the
event of a bomb threat and safety
actions in the event of an intruder. If an
evacuation of the school site occurs, our
alternate location is Mount Royal Public
School, located at 65 Mount Royal Circle,
Brampton, ON, L6P 2K4, PHONE: 905
794-4733.
DAILY ATTENDANCE
VERIFICATION
Daily attendance and punctuality are
very important. If your child is going to
be absent from school, or late, please
inform the office at 905 913 – 1703.
KINDERGARTEN YARD
All parents are welcome to escort their
child or children into their kindergarten
classroom and assist with entry routines.
Parents are welcome to stay until the first
school bell rings at 8:43 a.m. We thank
you for your assistance in this transition
time for the students.
BEHAVIOUR CODE
STUDENT EMERGENCY INFORMATION
For the safety of and well being of all students, it is necessary to
have a number of rules and expectations regarding acceptable
behaviour in the school. There are expectations needed for the
classroom, which will be developed by the students and teacher
in each class. There are also school wide expectations set in the
school Behaviour Code.
Your child will have received a copy of the Early Dismissal
Consent and Student Verifications form which contains your
address, phone numbers, emergency contacts and health
information as it currently exists in our computer. We ask that
you take a few minutes and look over this information to ensure
that it is accurate. Please make any changes needed directly
onto the sheet and return it to your child’s teacher this week.
Please add area codes for all phone numbers. ALL SHEETS
NEED TO BE RETURNED TO THE SCHOOL as soon as possible
even if there are no corrections needed. It is very important
that we have accurate phone numbers and emergency contacts.
The School Behaviour Code is based on the code developed
by the School Board in response to the Ministry’s Safe
School’s Initiative. Students will be reminded about the code
during the month of September and at various assemblies.
We ask that you read through the Behaviour code in the agenda with your child.
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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
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Friday, January 31, 2014
Friday, June 27, 2014
194
188
188
6
6
School Holidays for the 2013-2014 School Year
Every Saturday and Sunday
Labour Day
Monday, September 2, 2013
Thanksgiving Day
Monday, October 14, 2013
Christmas Break (inclusive)
Monday, December 23, 2013 to Friday, January 3, 2014
Family Day
Monday, February 17, 2014
Mid-Winter Break
Monday, March 10, 2014 to Friday, March 14, 2014 (inclusive)
Good Friday
Friday, April 18, 2014
Easter Monday
Monday, April 21, 2014
Victoria Day
Monday, May 19, 2014
Elementary Schools – Professional Activity Days
1. Friday, September 13, 2013
Principal’s Day: Re-organization/Faith Development/Prov. Priorities
2. Friday, October 11, 2013
Ministry of Education Designated Day
3. Friday, December 20, 2013
Ministry of Education Designated Day
4. Monday, January 20, 2014
Term 1 Assessment and Evaluation of Pupil Progress
5. Friday, March 7, 2014
Ministry of Education Designated Day
6. Monday, June 9, 2014
Term 2 Assessment and Evaluation of Pupil Progress
Secondary Schools – Professional Activity Days
1. Friday, October 11, 2013
Ministry of Education Designated Day
2. Friday, December 20, 2013
Ministry of Education Designated Day
3. Thursday, January 30, 2014
Principal’s Day: Semester Turnaround
4. Friday, March 7, 2014
Ministry of Education Designated Day
5. Thursday, June 26, 2014
*Principal’s Day: Year End Reporting and Activities
6. Friday, June 27, 2014
*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
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September 2013
Our Lady of Lourdes
Our Lady of Lourdes School Hours
8:45 am
8:45 - 10:55 am
10:55 – 11:10 am
11:10 am – 11:55 pm
11:55 am – 12:55 pm
11:55 am – 12:35 pm
12:35 pm – 12:55 pm
12:55 pm – 2:55 pm
2:55 pm - 3:10 pm
3:15 pm
Classes begin
130 min. period
Morning Recess
45 min. period
Lunch time
Play time
Reversed Lunch Hour
Eating time
120 min. afternoon period
Afternoon Recess
Prayers & Dismissal
LIBRARY
Circulation for Our Lady of Lourdes library will begin after the reorganization day on September 13, 2013. Students in grades
Kindergarten through 3 will be able to sign out 1 book each and students in grades 4 through 8 can sign out two books at a time.
Please help your children to place their books neatly on a sturdy shelf or table and not where it might get wet, such as by the
bathroom sink. Please do not write in a library book, not even in pencil; markings are likely to be there for a long
time. If you wish to mark sections for later reference, use scraps of paper as bookmarks or use removable tape flags
or sticky notes. If you are going to read outdoors, please remember to take the book back inside. Use a bookmark to
keep your place instead of a ‘dog-ear’. Keep track of the book. Keep it at home or in your book bag. If you worry
about losing library books, choose particular places to put them, and put them there consistently. Most of all, Read
and enjoy the book and bring them back so that you can choose some another! If you have any questions or
concerns, please feel free to contact Mrs. K. Marsi, Teacher Librarian.
YMCA CHILD CARE CENTRE
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
2013-2014 PIZZA LUNCH PROGRAM
It is our intention again this year to offer the students the opportunity to order pizza from Pizza Pizza on
Wednesdays. Pizza will be served on a trans fat -free crust and will meet the guidelines of PPM150 (Policy and
Program Memorandum, Food and Beverage Policy).
Monies raised from this initiative will subsidize student presentations and activities such as:
Buses for intramural sporting events and extracurricular activities, School
presentations, upkeep of the Peace Garden, Take home books, school programs such
as PALS
Please look for the lunch order form insert in this newsletter.
COMMUNITY INFORMATION CONTINUING & ADULT EDUCATION FALL 2013 PROGRAMS
The department of Adult and Continuing Education is committed to serving adults and school age learners in a variety
of settings and offerings throughout the Region of Peel. Adult English as a second language, LINC and Citizenship
preparation support individual’s overall settlement goals. General interest classes cover communication, health and
wellness, personal leisure activities and technology. Further information and ongoing updates are available on the
website www.dpcdsb.org/cec/cne.
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EYE-SEE… EYE-LEARN
VISITORS TO THE SCHOOL
PERMISSION FORMS
As a school district we are pleased to be
participating in the Eye See … Eye Learn
(ESEL) program. ESEL is an Early
Childhood Health and Vision Awareness
Program with the goal of ensuring all
children in Ontario start school having
had a comprehensive eye exam. Flyers
will be sent home with all Junior
Kindergarten students with information
regarding this program and the
correlation between vision and learning.
All Junior Kindergarten students are
eligible for a free eye exam and a pair
of glasses and there is no cost to
participate.
Please see www.EyeSeeEyeLearn.ca for
further information on
the program.
All visitors and parents are requested to
enter the building through the front
door, by ringing the red doorbell and
then going directly to the office.
Please sign in and obtain a visitor pass
if you plan to remain in the building for
any reason during school hours. You
are not allowed in the playground while
the children are outside.
P le ase underst and t hat during
instructional time, teachers are not
available to meet with you or to take
phone calls. Messages will receive a
prompt response.
All messages or
deliveries for students will be handled
through the front office.
Students are expected to enter and exit
through their designated doors.
These reminders are outlined for the
safety, security and protection of staff
and students in our school.
In the agenda, please find the following
permission forms:

Walking Excursion

School Photo & School Video

Lunch
These forms must be signed and returned
to school so that:
a. your child can participate in local
walks in the neighbourhood
b. have their photograph or video
taken for school purposes
c. the classroom teacher is aware of
your child’s lunch time routine.
CROSSING GUARDS
Please review the following safety
information with your child. Students must
cross the road at the 3 way stops at
Maisonneuve Blvd., or preferably, with
the guard at Eiffel Blvd.. They should
cross over to the west side of
Maisonneuve Blvd. or to the south side of
Eiffel Blvd. before they cross Mt. Royal
Circle in order to stay safe and not cross
in front of the drive ways leading into
and out of the school grounds. Students
are asked to cross on the south and west
sides onto the sidewalks that lead to the
school grounds. If we work together and
teach the students where to cross, we can
avoid possible accidents.
Students should wait at the 3 way stops
until the cars come to a complete stop
and look both ways before stepping onto
the road.
Friday, September 13, 2013
will be our first P.A. Day of
the year for students. This
day will be dedicated to
organizational
meetings,
faith formation, goal setting
and curriculum discussions
for the new school year.
As well, Please sign and return the
Elementary Health and Physical
Education
Curriculum
Medical
Information/Element of Risk form that
was sent home on September 3.
The Our Lady of Lourdes School
Sportswear form is to be filled out and
submitted to Rush Embroidery
on the night of the school
Open House.
HEALTHY TIPS FROM PEEL PUBLIC HEALTH
Did You Know?
 Serving sizes are getting larger for sweetened beverages, potato chips,
chocolate bars and other convenience food
 More children are turning to “fast food” choices for meals
 Kids are drinking pop instead of milk which is needed for healthy bones
and teeth
 The first ten years of life are the most important for developing healthy
eating habits
Great Lunch Ideas!
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Top a whole-wheat tortilla with cream cheese, meat, salsa and
lettuce then roll it up.
Pack sliced turkey, chicken or lean beef, with cheese and whole
wheat crackers to make mini sandwiches.
Heat whole-wheat English muffins with pizza sauce, spices, sliced mushrooms and
shredded cheese on top.
Add a drink such as milk, chocolate milk, unsweetened 100% juice, or water to any of
these ideas and you will be on your way to following Canada’s Food Guide.
Helpful websites:
peel-obesity.ca, dietitians.ca, eatrightontario.ca
For more information call the Region of Peel – Public Health at 905-799-7700 or
visit peelregion.ca/health
There will be NO CLASSES
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September 2013
Our Lady of Lourdes
CRIMINAL REFERENCE CHECKS
Parents are reminded of the Ministry and Board
Policy that requires all volunteers to provide the
school with a valid (dated within the last six
months) Criminal Reference Check before they
can begin volunteering with students in the
school. All adults who wish to volunteer in the
school or accompany classes on school trips, even
if you are not assigned to supervise a group,
must have a criminal reference check. For more
information, please contact the school.
MEET THE TEACHER/OPEN
HOUSE NIGHT
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18,
2013
FROM 6:30 PM TO 8:00 PM
BOOK FAIR 6:00 - 8:30 PM
WE LOOK FORWARD TO
SEEING EVERYONE THERE.
LEAVING DURING THE SCHOOL
DAY
When it is necessary for your child to leave
school early, please send a note to your child’s
teacher advising him/her of the time that you
will be picking up your child. Your child will
meet you in the office at the indicated time.
When dropping off or picking up students
during school hours, please go to the office to
sign your child in or out.
School Photos
Picture day for all our
students will be held
on Tuesday, September
24, 2013.
DISTRIBUTION AND STORAGE OF MEDICATION AND EPI-PENS
If a child is required to bring medication to school, procedures related to the administration of
medication shall only be adopted when:
 requested by the parents/guardians; and when authorized by a physician; and
 medication must be administered during school hours
If a designated staff member must administer medication, signed request/authorization forms from
the parents/guardians and the supervising physician is initiated and/or changed at the beginning
of every school year. 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 or other responsible person. All medication with the exception of Epi-pens &
puffers will be housed in a safe location. Medication must not be kept in the child’s possession (i.e.
pocket, backpack etc.) or in the classroom.
VOLUNTEERS
STUDENT AGENDAS
We encourage parents to volunteer their
time if possible at Our Lady of Lourdes
School. We value your talents,
experience, knowledge and skills.
Hot lunches, special events, trips and the
All Star Reading program are programs
that require volunteers. Please come to
the school to pick up the volunteer and
criminal reference check forms required.
Once they are completed, return them to
the school and Mrs. Iannucci will contact
you. Thank you in advance for
considering this opportunity to assist our
students.
Every student from grade 1 to grade 8
will receive an agenda for this school year
thanks to the fundraising efforts of our
School Council.
Please ensure that you take note of your
child’s student agenda as it contains the
School Code of Behaviour, expectations,
serves as an invaluable tool to assist them
with daily homework planning, develops
proper organizational skills and good
study habits. The agenda is also a daily
means of communication between teachers
and parents and a way to ensure that
homework is being completed each night.
ALL STAR READING
PROGRAM
With enough volunteers, we hope to
implement the "All Star Reading
Program" again this year. If you have
two hours a week for ten weeks to
volunteer as an "All Star Reading
Coach", we would appreciate your time
and efforts as a volunteer Reading
Coach. We encourage you to sign up.
For more information please contact the
school office and ask for
Mrs. Iannucci.
OUR LADY OF LOURDES STAFF LIST 2013-2014
M. De Berardinis
JK/SK
J. Franco
JK/SK
SOS!!! Save Our Subscriptions!
M. Visentin
JK/SK
J. Drepaul
Gr. 1
A. Paolella
Gr. 1
L. Deputat
Gr. 2
C. Champsi
Gr. 2/3
M. Malfara
Gr. 3
Please save your magazine orders and renewals for our
QSP Magazine Fundraising Program. This program allows
us the opportunity to focus on literacy and support
READING and helps raise funds at the same time. These
funds go towards extra-curricular programs, activities,
supplies and equipment that benefit our children and are
essential to a meaningful, well-rounded education. On
average our school earns $10.00 per subscription.
S. Zanella
Gr. 3
K. Rennick
Gr. 4
M. Cavarretta
Gr. 5
F. Sette
Gr. 5/6
TBA
Gr. 6/7
T. Costabile
Gr. 7
W. Boland
Gr. 8
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V. Sasso
S.E.R.C./S.E.R.T
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K. Marsi
Teacher-Librarian & S.E.R.T.
TBA
Planning Time Teacher & S.E.R.T.
J. Iannucci
E.S.L. & Planning Time
E. Stewart
Planning Time
M. Mastrangelo
F.S.L.
TBA
Special Assignment Teacher (S.A.T.)
M. McParland
Educational Resource Worker (ERW)
J. Wildfang
Educational Resource Worker (ERW)
TBA
Educational Resource Worker (ERW)
M. Colalillo
Designated Early Childcare Educator (D.E.C.E.)
A. Edger
Designated Early Childcare Educator (D.E.C.E.)
D. Loreno
Designated Early Childcare Educator (D.E.C.E.)
S. Guglielmi
Child Youth Worker (C.Y.W.)
BOOK FAIR
ELECTRONIC DEVICES
S. Gates
Psychologist
The theme for this fall’s Book Fair is Reading Oasis—A Cool
Place to Discover Hot Books! The Book Fair will be held
between September 16 and 20, with our Family Event on
Wednesday September 18. At the end of the Fair, the school
is awarded either a percentage of the revenue or books and
educational materials. Look for the flyers
coming home soon and don’t forget to fill
out the ballot for the Family Event Door
Prize. You could win $25 in free books!
Come out and support the book fair!
Please do not send your child to school with a cell phone. They
are not necessary and do become a distraction for your child
and others during the instructional day. If students are seen using
cell phones while at school, the cell phone will be confiscated
and parents will be contacted to come and retrieve the cell
phone and depending on the circumstances, students may be
suspended. Students are encouraged to leave cameras, iPods
and all electronic games at home. They are usually very
valuable and can be targeted for theft. The school therefore is
not responsible for the loss, damage or theft of these items.
B. Benassi
Speech & Language Pathologist
M. Hunt
Social Worker
A. De Iuliis
Head Custodian
S. Edwards
Evening Custodian
I. Owusu
Evening Custodian
TBA
Evening Custodian
M. Doria
Head Secretary
S. Rotino
Principal
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WE ALL BENEFIT!
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We get great magazines at great prices. QSP will
honour any price coupons. Save up to 80% off of
newsstand prices!
Our School earns a profit to go towards the many
costs and extras that help to enrich our children’s
school experience.
You save on your magazines.
Our Children – Any reading material encourages
children to read and/ or model your reading
behaviour and help literacy skills.
Ignore those renewal notices from the publishers and order
your magazines through our school. If you can’t wait,
order anytime at www.qsp.ca! Any orders placed now will
still count towards prizes given during our regular
campaign!
Consider giving magazine subscriptions as gifts this year!
Let friends and family know about our fundraiser and ask
them to save their orders for our program! They can order
online and support our school!
Our kick off at school will be on October 8, 2013.
KISS & RIDE TRAFFIC SAFETY
Our school driveway is a matter of great
concern in regards to the safety of our
students. Therefore, we strongly urge you
to use the Kiss and Ride lane to drop off or
pick up your child. Kindly assist us in
reminding children to use the walkways to
enter and exit school property.
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Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board
September 2013
40 Matheson Boulevard West, Mississauga, ON, L5R 1C5, Tel: (905) 890-1221
September 3, 2013
Dear Parents/Guardians;
Like you, we want all students to experience success. Our shared focus is on student well being and
achievement. If a student is facing challenges at home or school, or is unsafe, it influences how they learn,
grow and interact with others. Our goal is to help our students and to ensure their safety. We take a team
approach at the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board and we have a number resources within our
schools and within the community to help families.
One of the organizations we collaborate with is Peel Children’s Aid Society whose role is to support and help
strengthen families so children are safe and well. Last year Peel CAS worked with approximately 10,000
families. For those who live in Dufferin County, another agency we partner with is the Dufferin Child and
Family Services, in Orangeville, who also work to keep children and/or families safe.
Because of their relationship with children and youth, school staff may become aware of students who might
be experiencing difficulties. When this occurs, resources and the resources of partners like Peel Children’s Aid
are called upon to help resolve the concern or issues. Under the Child and Family Services Act (2000), every
person within our school board who has reason to believe that a child is or may be abused or neglected must
report his/her suspicions directly to the Children’s Aid Society. Information about the concern must be shared
with them so that Children’s Aid can learn more about what is happening and work with the families to
develop solutions.
It is not the school’s responsibility to investigate, evaluate or assign blame.
Keeping children safe is a shared responsibility—parents/guardians, schools, police, Children’s Aid Societies
and all members of our community.
Within our Catholic Community, Culture and Caring we support well being and achievement of all students,
including those who are in the care of the Children’s Aid societies. It is our sacred trust to ensure your child/
children’s safety and well being.
Sincerely,
STUDENT USE OF SCHOOL MATERIALS
The school will provide your child with many of the regular school materials such as pens, pencils, workbooks and
textbooks. It is important that children learn to make proper use of these materials. Your child’s teacher will explain
our expectations in this matter.
Students are responsible for these textbooks and will be asked to pay if these books go missing or have been
vandalized. The cost of an average textbook is about $50. Please encourage your child to take care of
textbooks!
CATHOLIC SCHOOL COUNCIL
There are two primary roles of the Catholic School Council:
 to promote the vision, values, sacramental life and Catholic practices of the School Board and the Catholic community it serves
 to be an advisory body to the Principal and the School Board
As well, the School Council’s role is to establish and maintain good communication flow within & among the school community, the
parent community and the community at large. They also play a role in the improvement of students learning by:
 complimenting educational directives and programs
 working to support and promote Catholicity, both in the school and in the parish
 building community through support of sports, school spirit and community events
The School Councils are comprised of parents/guardians, teaching and non-teaching representatives, a parish representative and
administrators. Parents and guardians form the majority on Council. 6-10 parents and/or guardians of students enrolled in the
school shall form a majority
The Council consists of:
 the Principal
 a student enrolled at the school at the discretion of the principal in consultation with members of the school council (optional)
 a member of the teaching staff
 a member of the non teaching staff
 a parish representative (designated by the local parish)
 one person appointed by the Ontario Association of Parents in Catholic Education
We welcome your participation and encourage you to consider being a member of the School Council. If you are interested, drop by
the school to pick up a nomination form. Nomination forms for the new Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Elementary School Council will
be available in the school office starting September 9, during school hours. Completed nomination forms and a brief biography must
be submitted by 3:15 pm on Sept. 20. Our first school council meeting will be held Wednesday, September 25, with elections at
6:00 pm. and the meeting at 7:00 pm. Please join us! We look forward to seeing you there.
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THE SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
The school newsletter is one method of communication between home and school. It is important for the school to keep all
parents informed regarding activities and events happening at school. If you are in doubt or have a question that needs
clarification please call us.
To further our efforts and an ECO School, please submit your email address so that you can receive the newsletter and
PA Day reminders by email :
____________________________________________________
If you would like to receive a hardcopy of the monthly school newsletter and PA Day reminders, please complete and
return to the office. One request per family please:
Student Name:_____________________ Teacher Name: __________________ Grade: _____
Parent Signature: ______________________
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Date: _______________________________
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September 2013
Our Lady of Lourdes
BOOKFLIX FOR K-GRADE 3
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
BookFlix Pairs Are Organized into 9 Themes:
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ABC’s and 1, 2, 3’s
Adventure
Animals and Nature
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Celebrations
Earth and Sky
Family and Community
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Imagination
Music and Rhyme
People and Places
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
ALLERGIES
Dear Parents / Guardians
Life threatening allergies, including anaphylaxis, can pose a very significant risk to student safety, and in June 2005,
the Ontario government passed Sabrina’s Law, which addresses issues affecting students with life threatening allergies.
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Elementary School is an allergen aware school. There are children in attendance who
suffer from severe and life threatening allergies to certain foods, such as peanut and nut products. Exposure to the
smallest quantities can cause severe life threatening reactions.
As part of our effort to reduce the risk for students with life threatening allergies, the staff members of Our Lady of
Lourdes Catholic Elementary School have been in-serviced in recognizing the signs and symptoms of an anaphylactic
reaction and are aware of emergency procedures in dealing with an anaphylactic reaction, which is a severe and life
threatening allergic reaction. The most common allergen triggers are food, insect stings, medications, exercise and
latex.
Due to the number of students in the school with life-threatening food allergies, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic
Elementary School is asking that you DO NOT send any lunches or snacks that contain peanuts or nuts, which
could potentially harm a child. We would like to keep the classrooms allergen free. In an effort to do so, any child
that brings a lunch into the classroom that might contain a life threatening allergen will eat their lunch in another
location in the school designated for that specific purpose. Please make sure that all of your children’s caregivers are
aware of this request.
We ask that you only bring non-edible treats for special occasions to share with others in the classroom. There are
many alternatives to bringing in food for birthdays and special occasions. Some suggestions are: stickers, gift
certificates, erasers, bubbles, dollar store toys or items. If you have any questions please talk to your child’s teacher or
the school administration.
Thank you for your co-operation in making our school safe for all students.
S. Rotino
Principal
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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:
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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 responsible
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Co-operate with the Principal and teachers to maintain consistent disciplinary practices in the school.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE STUDENT MONITOR:
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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 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.
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