JUNE 2015
SUN
MON
1
TUE
2
WED
THU
3
The Virtue
for June
is
4
FDK to Downey
Farm
FRI
SAT
5
6
Grade 7s to
Silvercreek
Grade 8
Confirmation at St.
Patrick’s Church
School Council
Meeting 7pm
Our Lady of Lourdes
Catholic Elementary School
25 Mount Royal Circle
Brampton, Ont. L6P 1W3
Phone (905) 913-1703
FAX (905) 913-2918
June 2015
Sette 12:00pm
Costabile 2:30pm
Principal
Sonia Rotino
EQAO for students in grades 3 and 6
7
8
P.A.Day
No school
for students
9
10
11
12
Girls’ Intermediate
Soccer tournament
at Creditview &
Sandalwood
Soccer Fields
Junior Science
Olympics at Father
Francis McSpiritt
Brampton North
East Family Track
& Field Meet
Intermediate Arts
Festival
Intermediate Arts
Festival Night 7pm
13
Kindergarten
Celebration, pm
Summer Food Drive & Spirit Week
14
15
16
17
18
Boys’ Intermediate
Soccer tournament
at Creditview &
Sandalwood
Soccer Fields
Secretary
Mary Doria
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Superintendent
Denise Oude-Reimerink
Trustee
Shawn Xaviour
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GOODBYE...
20
Parish Priest
As the end of June approaches, so does the
time to say goodbye.
Board level Track
& Field Meet
Father Vito Marziliano
 For families who will not be back with us,
we wish you all the best as you continue
on your journey
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23
24
25
26
Playday and hot
dog lunch
Grade 8
Graduation at
Royal Ambassador
5pm
Report Cards go
home
School Year End
Mass 1:30pm
Virtue Assembly,
Tug of War
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Last day of School!
you and goodbye to Mrs.
DeBerardinis who was filling in for Mrs.
Soragnese, and to Mrs. D’Ambrosio who
was filling in for Mrs. Cavarretta while
they were both on maternity leave
 Goodbye to Ms. Ignoto and Mrs. Fudala
who will be leaving at the end of June
 Good luck to Mrs. Champsi as she is
Summer Vacation
Upcoming Events
September
October
8
First day of school
7
QSP Fundraising Pep Rally, campaign begins
14
School Council nomination forms available
12
Thanksgiving
18
PA Day
21
QSP Fundraiser ends
21-24 Book Fair
23
Open House/Meet the Teacher Evening (tentative)
25
School Council nomination forms due, by 3:15pm
29
School Picture Day
30
Terry Fox School Run, School Council Meeting
(tentative)
Visit our School Website:
 Thank
Summer Food Drive
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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 ensures
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.
expecting her first child this summer.
CONFIRMATION MEETING FOR
STUDENTS IN GRADES 6 & 7
Father Vito Marziliano of St. Patrick’s parish
has decided that the grade 8 students will
be confirmed in the fall of 2015 and the
grade 7 students will be confirmed in the
spring of 2016. Dates will be announced by
Father Vito at the parent meeting,
scheduled for the current parents of grade
6 and 7 students at Our Lady of Lourdes on
the evening of June 3, 2015 at St. Patrick’s
church, beginning at 7:30 pm. If you cannot
attend this meeting, you may attend the
Holy Spirit school meeting on Thursday,
June 4, beginning at 7:30 pm.
SUMMER FOOD DRIVE
Our summer food drive will run from June 9
to 19. We are requesting for your help in
donating items that are currently in high
demand at the food bank. These items are:
 Breakfast
supplies, cereal
(hot and cold);
pancake mix,
syrup
 Canned Meat &
Vegetables
 Canned Fruit
 Bottled Water
 Juices & Drink




Boxes
Snacks (cookies &
chips)
Diapers (size 5&6)
Baby Formula
Baby hygiene
products
The two students in each class who
contribute the most food to the food drive
will be invited to a pizza party to
celebrate their generosity.
2014-2015 LITURGICAL DATES
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
www.dpcdsb.org/lourd
Confirmation, Saturday, June 6, 2015
at 12:00pm (Sette) and 2:30 pm
(Costabile), St. Patrick’s Church
Year End School Liturgy, Jun 25, 1:30
pm in the school gym
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Our Lady of Lourdes
June 2015
A MESSAGE FROM THE TRUSTEE
A MESSAGE FROM THE PARISH PRIEST
Thank you for Choosing a Dufferin-Peel Catholic
Education
Dear students, parents, guardians, staff, administration
and friends of our school communities here at St. Patrick’s.
Greetings and blessings to all of you.
A few more weeks of school left, and another academic
year is over. I give thanks to God for all that this past
year has entailed. The joys that have been shared. The
learning that has occurred. The friendships that have
been created. Yes, even the challenges that have been
faced and overcome thanks to the love and care of
friends and neighbours.
No doubt we are all the wiser, thanks to what the school
year has provided for us. Our end of the year mass with
each of the schools will help us focus on the most important
of all lessons we can learn in life: the love of Jesus for
each one of us. With a special reflection on the Sacred
Heart of Jesus, that the month of June invites us to consider
(especially Friday, June 12 this year, Feast of the Sacred
Heart), each child will receive a medal of the Sacred
Heart of Jesus. We hope and trust they will treasure this
little gift as a reminder of how much God loves us. As the
various schools inform you of the date and time for their
final school mass of the year, I hope many of you will join
us in worship.
As I wish you a blessed, joyful and safe Summer, it is my
hope that these months ahead will provide for us an
opportunity to enjoy family, friends, and lots of fun. I look
forward to continue seeing you at our Sunday liturgies.
For those who may not be aware of our Sunday Mass
schedule, here it is again:
 Saturday, 5 p.m. English Mass
 Sunday, 8:30 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. English Masses
 11:30 a.m. Italian Mass
 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. English Masses
Dear Parents and Guardians:
It seems that, all of a sudden, summer weather is upon us
and so, incredibly, is the end of the 2014-15 school year.
As we reflect back over the year, we can see that it was,
in fact, a very successful year for Dufferin-Peel students in
terms of achievement, success and well-being. With
steadily rising EQAO scores, matching or surpassing the
provincial standard and averages in most assessment
areas, and graduation rates that are among the highest in
the province, this board continues to be defined, in part,
by our high levels of success and achievement. Yet, we
are much more than that. Our commitment to helping each
student fulfil their potential, through the Ontario Catholic
School Graduate Expectations, means that our students
graduate with the tools to become good, solid contributing
members of the communities in which they will live.
As trustees, we see the contribution of dedicated teaching
and support staff, administrators and senior management
working together with trustees facilitate conditions that we
can to facilitate success. We also see, firsthand, the
important role of our parents/guardians, working in
concert with the school and the parish in fostering
conditions for success and well-being.
So, as we complete the final leg of the journey that is the
2014-15 school year, we thank parents/guardians for
choosing a Dufferin-Peel Catholic education for your child
(ren) and for entrusting them into our care. It is a
responsibility for which we are grateful and one that we
cherish very much. To our students, thank you for all you
have done to contribute to the life of your school. For
those who are graduating and moving on to postsecondary education or the world of work, may God
continue to go with you and bless you on your journey. To
our returning students and families, we look forward to
seeing you in September.
Blessings and best wishes for a peaceful and restful
summer.
Shawn Xaviour
In July I will be leading a pilgrimage to the shrine of Our
Lady of Lourdes in France with a large number of
parishioners. There I promise to remember you, your
families and your needs, in my prayers.
Blessings to all,
Fr. Vito.
FROM THE LIBRARY
We had a very successful spring book fair again this year! We raised over $1000 to go towards purchasing books for
the library. Thank you for your support.
In Fall 2015, we will have our annual Magazine Subscription Program (including digital magazines!) and also an
opportunity to purchase Personalized Photo Products including Photo Albums, Labels, Cards, Calendars, Posters and more!
Please help us by saving your Magazine orders and your personalized Photo purchases for our QSP Magazines and
Memories Fundraising Program. We look forward to a successful campaign.
QSP Customer Service: 1-800-667-2536
OFFICE PRO PLUS FOR STUDENTS
What Did You Teach Me Today?
When you pick me up in the bus zone,
In a hurry to be on your way,
Or tell me to j-walk across the street,
What did you teach me today?
When you stop your car in the middle of the street,
So I’m on time for school that day,
And disregard the school patrollers,
What did you teach me today?
Microsoft Canada has released a program for our
students giving us the capability to download the
Microsoft Office Suite entirely free of charge. As a Board
that is eligible for this program, students can download
the full Office product across PCs and Macs, iPads,
Android tablets, iPhones and Android phones as no cost
for use at home and in the classroom.
This process is entirely supported by Microsoft and given
the value of this initiative to students we hope you will
make full use of the program.
Microsoft has taken this step to build on a longstanding
commitment of Microsoft to education and helping equip
students in and outside the classroom to realize their full
potential and benefit of these tools. Also, Microsoft
recognizes that in today’s environment, barriers that
separate students from such tools – whether they be
technical or financial – have to be overcome. By making
Office for students free of charge, the barrier is being
removed and allowing students to select the technology
platform they want based solely on preference.
By providing access to the tools our students have what
they need to succeed both at learning and preparing
them to enter the workforce.
SPORTS ZONE
Good luck to our students who are competing in the Track
and Field Meet at St. Marcellinus on June 11, 2015.
Thank you to Mrs. Marsi, Mrs. Sasso, Mr. Sette and Ms.
Trentin for organizing, supervising and coaching our
school Track & Field events.
Good luck to the girls and boys on our soccer teams who
will compete in the family tournament on June 9 and 16,
respectively. Thank you to Mrs. Stewart and Mr. Talamo
for coaching the teams.
When you park in the handicap stall,
To get “the parking spot of the day”,
And disrespect the person who needs it,
What did you teach me today?
I know that you truly care about me,
And the other kids on their way,
But when you break the traffic laws,
What did you teach me today?
Kathy Brower
Edmonton, Alberta
MOVING HOMES?
We are in the process of planning staffing and organizing
classes for the 2015-2016 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.
CRIMINAL REFERENCE CHECK
If you are interested in volunteering at the school or
attending school trips in September, please keep in mind
that you will require a Criminal Reference Check. The
paperwork may be requested at the school office and
must be taken to the designated Peel Regional Police
locations for processing. All volunteers going on school
trips will require a CRC. Please consider obtaining your
check in advance!
Our Lady of Lourdes
June 2015
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:
 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. Knight, I. Owusu and G. Bogle for keeping our school building and grounds clean and safe for our students
 Fr. Marziliano for his continued spiritual guidance and leadership
 Our Superintendent D. Oude-Reimerink and trustee S. Xaviour for their support of Our Lady of Lourdes
 Deepshikha, Baljinder & Alysha for running a successful before and after school YMCA program
 Mrs. Berganza, Mrs. Millson and Mrs. Orzepowski for being our Student Monitors and providing careful supervision of our
students during the lunch hour
 Crossing guards for helping our students arrive and leave school safely each day
 Neighbourhood Police Officer Constable Gillian Martin for her 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 & Student Council for their fundraising efforts for our Peace Garden beautification & student initiatives/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:
 Excursions included Reptilia, The Rose Theatre, Heart Lake, Crawford Lake and Mountsberg Conservation Areas, Silvercreek
Outdoor Education, Royal Ontario Museum, Speak Up! Conference, Ballroom competition, Second City, Walking tour of
downtown Toronto, McMichael Art Gallery, Downey’s Farm, Gore Meadows Library and Boston
 Presenters were brought in to promote character building, virtues program, diversity and reinforce anti-bullying under our Safe
Schools and Healthy Living Initiatives. They included The Princess and the Frog, Little Red Theatre’s Anansi the Spider, , Hula
Hooping, SMARTStart, Saidat, Skills Canada, Ubuntu Anti-bullying and Character Development workshop, Ray Kingsmore
Drum Clinics, Friendship Group, PALS (Playground Activity Leaders), Peel Police Youth Education Lessons, Scientists in the
School, The Great Lakes, City of Brampton Fit Kids Nutrition Program and Elly Gotz Holocaust survivor.
 We contributed money to Share Life, Knights Table, Canadian Cancer Society, Canadian Diabetes, Autism Speaks, Cops for
Cancer, donated toys to the Peel Police “Toys for Tots” program, donated coats to Coats for Kids, collected books for the
Brampton Public Library, wrote Christmas cards to soldiers and held 4 food drives for the Knight’s Table
 We held two successful book fairs and purchased new books for the library
 Our grade 4/5 students learned how to ballroom dance and gave a beautiful showcase demonstration to our parents on
December 2nd, at the competition on December 4th, where they placed 1st and on June 15 for the Grand Trophy Finals at the
Palais Royale
 We had 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 maintain our Ontario Eco Schools Certification Gold status
 Our Healthy Living School Committee, comprised of students and staff, continued to promote healthy eating and lifestyles
 Parent and family engagement opportunities were offered: Meet & Greet the school council pizza night, Cyberbullying and
Internet Safety presentation, Math Strategies and Financial Literacy night, Ballroom dancing showcase, family advent mass
with Fr. Vito Marziliano, Christmas with Santa, Café Francais, Intermediate Arts Night, Father’s Day DrumFIT, FDK celebration
of learning and a Lenten Pancake dinner provided through School Council program funds
 Our Dance Team received platinum standing at the dance showcase at the Rose Theatre in Brampton
 Father Vito invited our grade eight student to St. Patrick’s church to meet Bishop Boissineau and participate in a liturgy to
celebrate and congratulate them on receiving the sacrament of 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!
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:

Wear protective clothing to cover the skin and a hat to protect both the eyes and skin

Wear sun block (the higher the protection factor number, the greater the protection)

Stay away from direct sunlight when possible

Know your skin type: fair skinned people burn easier
Appropriate Dress:

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)

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

Bra straps should not be visible and the width of shoulder straps on tops should be at least 5 centimetres wide

Tight, revealing and/or spandex clothing is not acceptable

Muscle shirts, halter tops, tank tops, tube tops and tops with spaghetti straps are not permitted

Flip flop shoes should not be worn to school - they are a tripping hazard, especially on the stairs

Shirts with offensive, suggestive or inappropriate slogans, language or pictures are not permitted
READY, SET, READ! SUMMER READING CLUB
Coming soon to a Public Library Branch near you!!
Why: To reinforce reading strategies introduced throughout the school year and to sustain reading development over the
summer months in a fun parent/child interactive environment.
What: Each week for 6 weeks, Dufferin-Peel teachers will be modelling 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.
Who: Students in Grade 1 through Grade 3, and their family members.
Where: Select Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon and Orangeville Public Libraries.
When: 1 hour weekly (dates and times will vary depending on library locations).
How: Program details and registration are available by clicking on the “Ready, Set, Read” link on the Dufferin - Peel
website. Registration can also be done online at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Ready_Set_Read
PARENT SCHOOL
CLIMATE SURVEY
You are invited to participate
in the second part of the
Parent School Climate
Survey. Join the conversation
and add your voice to our
school climate data. It will
only take 5 minutes. Copy the
URL below into your browser
bar and hit “enter” by
Friday, June 5, 2015.
www.surveymonkey.com/s/O
LOL5PARENT
Thank you.
OUR LADY OF LOURDES YMCA PROGRAM
The Our Lady of Lourdes YMCA Before and After School Program offers quality care
for 4-12 year olds. The program:
 Is a safe environment where children contribute to their daily plan.
 Implements research based YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum in our Extended Day
programs for 4 & 5 year olds.
 Fosters fun, friendships and learning, guided by the new school age curriculum (6-12
year olds): YMCA A Place to Connect.
 Hires qualified staff to provide physical activity, team building and leadership
opportunities.
 Is open at 7:30a.m. until school bell and after school until 6:00p.m.
 Offers P.A. Day, Winter and March Break Programs.
Register today!
For program details call; (647)963-9716 or
OurLadyofLourdes@ymcagta.org
Our Lady of Lourdes
June 2015
Monday, June 22, 2015
LUNCH & TREAT DAYS
Lunch provided, courtesy of School Council (jumbo all beef hot
dog, bottle of water and animal cookies).
Each student will also receive a freezie (compliments of Student
Council)
Remember to wear sunscreen, hats and
running shoes!
Rainbow Lunches will be offered
on Tues., June 2, 9 & 16 and 23.
Pizza will be offered on
Wed., June 3, 10, 17 & 24.
Treat Days will be offered every
Friday. We offer popcorn, baked
chips, Terra Cotta Cookies and Ice
Cream Sandwiches.
DISTRIBUTION AND STORAGE OF MEDICATION AND EPIPENS FOR SEPTEMBER 2015
If a child is required to bring medication to school, procedures regarding the
administration of medication shall only be adopted:

when requested by the parents/guardians; and when authorized by a
physician; and

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 (i.e. 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.
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 Tuesday, June 23.
This will be followed by the
Valedictorian speech and the awards
presentation at 5:00 pm, to which
parents will be invited to attend.
SCHOOL TEXTS AND LIBRARY BOOKS
Each student in the school received an Easter pencil on March
30, courtesy of the Student Council.
Congratulations to Mr. Boland’s class who won the pizza party
for donating the most food to the Easter Food drive. Thank
you to all the students who contributed to the Easter Food
Drive. The Knight’s Table was very appreciative. For our next
Food Drive, the top two student contributors in each class will
be invited to a pizza party at a later date, to celebrate their
generosity.
Spirit Week
Student Council will run a Spirit
Week from Jun 9 to 12. Show
TUE
Hat Day
your OLOL spirit by dressing
up on these days!
WED
Sports Day
Wear your Our Lady of
Lourdes Spirit Wear every
Friday!
Dress like a celebrity
THU
or character Day
FRI
School Colours
We ask your kind assistance in ensuring that all books
and materials belonging to the school are returned by
June 12 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.
FINAL REPORT CARDS
Second term report cards will be sent home on
Wednesday, June 24. 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.
OPENING DAY PROCEDURES & CLASS
LISTS
Class lists will be posted in the front hallway
on the first day of classes, Tuesday,
September 8, 2015. 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 24, 2015.
LOST AND FOUND
Our school Lost and Found containers have various items of student
clothing. Most of these items look new, in good condition and suitable
for continued use. If your child is missing any items, especially clothing,
please visit the school at your earliest convenience to check
our Lost and Found containers. Please sign in at the office
upon your arrival. Any Lost and Found items remaining at
school at the end of June will be donated to a local charity.
JUNIOR DIVISION SPEECH COMPETITION
On Thursday, May 7, three grade 6 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 the
students for all their hard work. and for representing our school.
ECO CLUB
Another year has come to an end and the Eco-Team has had a busy year! It has been filled
with amazing eco-initiatives and participation from the OLOL community. Most of our
activities are done, however on June 3rd we will be celebrating Clean Air Day. We are
encouraging everyone to walk or wheel to school. Our Eco-Team will be at the front of the school with refreshments and
music playing to celebrate this event. During the month of June we will also continue Walk or Wheel -to-School
Wednesdays, Take Back the Trash Thursdays and Flick-off Fridays to encourage the students to make these initiatives
important in their daily life at Our Lady of Lourdes.
SPECIAL THANKS… We would once again like to thank Mrs. Millson for her assistance and expertise in gardening. Our
Eco-Team has been busy with Mrs. Millson weeding the front gardens during the month of May. 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. Thank you
to our students on the ECO team. A special thanks to the grade 8 students who will be graduating this year and moving
on. We wish you all the best in high school, and we hope you continue to be stewards of the earth and advocates for
sustainability. Have a wonderful summer and remember to be eco-friendly!
“We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children”
-Native American Proverb
HEALTHY EATING RECIPE OF THE MONTH
Make-Your-Own Kabobs
Children often like to eat their own creations. Here are some ideas for children to make their own kabobs. The idea is to
have several different ingredients on hand. Children can mix and match the ingredients to make their very own kabobs.
Kabob sticks can be sharp. Close supervision of young children is required. As an alternative, you may want to use thin straws.
Here are some ideas of foods that you may want to have the children choose from:
 grapes
 peaches
 cherry tomatoes
 green, red, yellow, or orange pepper
 pears
 cucumber slices
 apples
 cubed meat (e.g. kielbasa, chicken breast)
 orange wedges
 bananas
 canned mandarin
 cheese cubes (different varieties of cheese)
oranges
 melon balls
 kiwi
Soak the kabob sticks in water to soften and prevent splitting. Cut foods into half-inch chunks or wedges. Have children
choose their favourite foods and help them thread their chosen foods onto a soaked kabob stick. Enjoy!
Preparation Time: 15-25 minutes, Equipment: paring knife, cutting board
St Patrick’s Church & Parish Representatives invite you to a
monumental event …
The
Inclusivity
Mass &
Celebration
‘‘ Whoever welcomes this little child
in my name
welcomes me; and whoever
welcomes me
welcomes the one who sent me; For
he who is
least among you all – he is the
greatest ‘’
Luke 9:17:46
Sunday
June 28
2015 @
4:00 PM
We are honoured to have Bishop Boissoneau and our very own Father Vito
Marziliano presiding this inclusive celebration of our growing community & in
recognition of those with differing abilities. Please be sure to join us.
St Andre Bessette
Holy Spirit
Cardinal Ambrozic
Father McSpiritt
St Patrick’s
Our Lady of Lourdes
For further information on supporting this celebration, please contact the parish office or your school parish representative.
St Patrick’s Church Est 1830 | 11873 The Gore Road Brampton Ontario | 905 794 0486 | church@stpatrickswidlfield.com
2015 - 2016 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 2015 – 2016 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 2015-2016 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 8, 2015
Thursday, February 4, 2016
Thursday, June 30, 2016
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188
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Monday, September 7, 2015
Monday, October 12, 2015
Monday, December 21, 2015 to Friday, January 1, 2016
Monday, February 15, 2016
Monday, March 14, 2016 to Friday, March 18, 2016 (inclusive)
Friday, March 25, 2016
Monday, March 28, 2016
Monday, May 23, 2016
Elementary Schools – Professional Activity Days
Thursday, September 3, 2015
Friday, September 18, 2015
Monday, January 18, 2016
Friday, February 5, 2016
Friday, May 13, 2016
Monday, June 13, 2016
Provincial Priorities in a Catholic Context
Principal’s Day: Re-organization/Faith Development
Term 1 Assessment and Evaluation of Pupil Progress
Reporting to Parents
Provincial Priorities in a Catholic Context
Term 2 Assessment and Evaluation of Pupil Progress
St. Sofia Only – Professional Activity Days
Thursday, September 3, 2015
Thursday, January 7, 2016
Friday, February 5, 2016
Friday, April 29, 2016
Friday, May 13, 2016
Monday, June 13, 2016
Provincial Priorities in a Catholic Context
Curriculum/Faith Development
Reporting to Parents
Curriculum/Faith Development
Provincial Priorities in a Catholic Context
Term 2 Assessment and Evaluation of Pupil Progress
 Secondary Schools – Professional Activity Days
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Thursday, September 3, 2015
Friday, September 18, 2015
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
Tuesday, June 28, 2016
Wednesday, June 29, 2016
Thursday, June 30, 2016
Provincial Priorities in a Catholic Context
Provincial Priorities in a Catholic Context
Principal’s Day: Semester Turnaround
*Principal’s Day: Year End Reporting and Activities
*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 26, 27, 28, 29, February 1, 2016
Semester 2: June 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 2016
February 2, 2016 – Instructional Day – Examination Review
June 27, 2016
– Instructional Day – Examination Review