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WEEKLY UPDATE
January 5, 2014 issue #15
Prayer for our school on the Feast of the Epiphany
Bless, O Lord, almighty God, our school so that in it there may be health, victorious strength, humility, goodness and
mildness, obedience to God's laws, and acts of thanks to God the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit, and may this
blessing remain upon our school, and upon all who enter.
Through Christ Our Lord, Amen.
UPDATE: Ice Storm Recovery at DPCDSB Sites – January 3/14
To our community,
We hope everyone had a safe Christmas break and look forward to seeing everyone back at school on Monday January 6,
2014. As you know, our school communities experienced a significant ice storm over the winter break. Our custodial and
maintenance staff continue to work with plant services contractors to remove ice and snow, broken tree branches and
other debris from our sites, however it is difficult work that will extend into next week.
For everyone’s safety, please note the following:
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Please walk carefully when on school/board property; do not run.
Please ensure students dress appropriately for the conditions. We ask all visitors to wear proper footwear for the
conditions, including boots/shoes with non-slip soles.
Although efforts have been undertaken to clear sidewalks, paths, patches, parking lots and paved play areas, in
some cases these efforts were less than successful due to the ongoing freezing temperatures combined with the
base of ice resulting from the ice storm. These situations will continue to be addressed.
Our parking lots do have ice buildup. Please exercise caution when leaving your vehicles. As always, please drive
safely.
Every effort is being made to remove all downed trees/limbs and hanging branches at our sites. To this end, there
might still be some branches at our sites awaiting removal next week. Please be aware of this when on our
property.
As this situation will change daily, please note when we use pylons to indicate unsafe areas to avoid.
Also, the City of Brampton and the City of Mississauga have asked residents to avoid City parks due to icy
conditions, downed trees and falling branches.
Please let us know if you see any concerns while on our school/board properties.
I thank our custodial and maintenance staff for their hard work in preparing our sites for next week under some very
challenging conditions.
Thank you for your support in ensuring our sites are safe as possible.
Extended French information
Grade 4 parent(s)/ guardian who wish to enroll their children in the grade 5 extended French program for September, 2014 are invited to
attend an information meeting at St. Jean Brebeuf (located at 63 Glenforest Rd) on Wed. January 15 at 7:00 p.m.
School secretary: Mrs. Fay
School principal: Mr. Maiolo
Superintendent: Mr. Vecchiarino
Trustee: Mr. McLauchlan
School Parish: St. John Fisher
Pastor: Fr. Grima
NEW to Vanier
Lunch Time Intramural
Program. More information
about the program coming
home soon!
School Council News
Next School Council
Meeting:
Wed. Jan. 22 @ 7pm
January dates:
Mon. Jan. 20 PA Day
Mon. Jan. 27 grad pictures
grade 8
Fri. Jan. 31 Virtue Assembly
at 11:30 a.m.
*Report Cards go home on Tues.
February 4th with interviews to
be held Thursday evening Feb 6
and Friday, Feb. 7th
Our Kiss ‘N Ride program needs a few reminders in order for the process to run smoothly and keep everyone safe. Please make sure you are always
following the rules of Kiss ‘N Ride.
1. Exit the vehicle only on the right-hand passenger side. To exit out the left side is very, very
dangerous as thru traffic passes (sometimes quickly) on the left drive-thru lane.
2. DO NOT PARK OR LEAVE YOUR VEHICLE in the Kiss ‘N Ride lanes, even if only for a few seconds.
3. If at the end of the day your child does not exit the building, please do not leave your car in the Kiss ‘N Ride lane to investigate. Park the car and we will be happy to assist you in
the office.
Full Day Kindergarten Program
2014-15 Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten registration for the 2014-15 school year, will be held at all Georges Vanier School on the following dates:
January 27* from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
January 29, 30, 31 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
*Snow Date: January 28 - 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
VIRTUE ASSEMBLY:
Celebrating the virtue of self-control on Fri. Jan. 31 at 11:30 a.m.