Weekly UPDATE
Virtue of the Month:
November 24, 2014 issue #11
Conscience
We will be celebrating the virtue of Conscience as a school community on Friday, November 28 @ 2:45 p.m.
in our gymnasium
*Please join us for prayer and reflection
Prayer before Advent: God of the journey, your invitation to all is to walk with you
without fear of stumbling. Your arm enough to steady the feeblest soul. Your grace to
rescue us should we fall. Grant us faith enough to take you at your word to know that
when our hearts are heavy and the destination seems so distant that you are there with us
along the road. Forgive us those times when we doubt your Word when we awake and feel alone
Draw us ever closer into your family that we might know your presence and sing your praises
all the days of our lives. Amen
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School principal: Mr. Maiolo
Superintendent:
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Trustee: Mr. McLauchlan
School Parish: St. John Fisher
Pastor: Fr. Grima
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November 28th.
Ambassadors, Mrs. D’Souza and Mrs. Carvalho for
VISIT
all their work in spreading the message about
bullying and steps we can all take to help victims,
bystanders and bullies. As a community of faith we
SPORTS at VANIER this month:
look to Jesus as our role model. We always ask,
Congratulations to our Intermediate Vikings (both boys and girls teams) who have
‘what would Jesus do?’ We all need to be the
qualified for the Family of Schools Finals. Well done VIKINGS!
change the world is so eagerly awaiting.
WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Well done Vikings!
GO VIKINGS!
School hours: 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Kiss’N’Ride Reminder: PLEASE do not park in the Kiss’N’Ride lane. If you need to
leave your vehicle for any reason, please find a parking spot at the side of the building.
(Parking Lot).
Children’s safety is a priority at all times while on school property. Thank you for
your assistance.
DRESS FOR THE WEATHER
Now that colder weather is upon us, we respectfully remind you to ensure that your
children come to school dressed warmly to participate in recess activities.
When weather conditions are severe, we may reduce the outdoor playtime, or have
indoor recess entirely. Fresh air and exercise are vital components for successful
learning, so we will endeavour to have children play outside whenever possible. Help
your children come to school appropriately dressed with scarves, hats and mittens on
those really chilly days!
For health and safety reasons and to help keep the school safe and clean, we ask all
students to have indoor shoes. Thank you for your support in this matter.
Regional Health Unit Resources
Please assist us by reviewing good hand washing procedures, as well as other
preventative measures, as outlined in the various Peel Health resources available to
you through their websites. As always, children who are unwell, should be kept at
home.
Flu Clinics
Also available on the Peel Health website, are the schedules of local Flu Clinics.
For more information, visit the health unit websites:
Peel Health website: http://www.peelregion.ca/health
Direct links to the above information can be found in the Parent Section of the
Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board website at www.dpcdsb.org
HOLY NAME OF MARY INFORMATION NIGHT
On Tues., Nov. 20th, beginning at 7:00 p.m., Holy Name of Mary C.S.S. will be holding a Grade 9
Information & Registration Night for current Grade 8 girls, and their parents, in the school’s
gymnasium. As a regional all girls school, they would like to invite all eligible Region of Peel girls
to apply to Holy Name of Mary C.S.S. Please visit their website for further updates:
www.dpcdsb.org/hnmry/guidance. The location of Holy Name of Mary C.S.S. is 115 Glenvale
Blvd., Brampton, Ontario. For further information please call 905-458-5541 X 64104.
Dates ahead:
Monday, Nov. 24 School Council Meeting @ 7 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 28 Virtue Assembly Fri. Nov 28 @ 2:45 p.m.
Tues. Dec 4 School Council Meeting (6:30 pm)
Tues Dec 9 Peel Health Immunization Clinic #2
Tues Dec 9 Advent Community Celebration (outside)
Wed. Dec 10 Rosary Apostolate to visit students
Thurs. Dec 11 Brampton A’s Basketball School Assembly
ST. THOMAS AQUINAS INFORMATION NIGHTS
Grade 8 Information Night
All current grade 8 students who are planning on registering
at Aquinas for grade 9 in Sept. 2015 are invited to attend a
Information Session and Open House on Wed. Nov.26th. The
presentation will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m. You will learn
more about the transition process to Aquinas, and get an
opportunity to tour the school.
Regional Centre for the Arts Open House
All students and parents interested in learning more about the
Regional Centre for the Arts Program at Aquinas are invited
to attend their Information Session and Open House on
Thur., Nov. 13th at 6:30 p.m. You will learn more about the
components of the program and the process for auditioning.
FRENCH IMMERSION INFORMATION MEETING
Senior Kindergarten parents/guardians, who wish to enroll
their child in a Grade 1 French Immersion class for
September, 2015 are invited to attend an information meeting
on Tuesday, November 25th, 2014, at 7:00 p.m., at Our Lady
of Providence, 35 Black Oak Drive, Brampton.
EXTENDED FRENCH INFORMATION MEETING
Grade 4 parents/guardians who wish to enroll their child in a
Grad 5 Extended French class for September, 2015 are invited
to attend an information meeting at St. Jean Brébeuf, 63
Glenforest Road, Brampton, on Wednesday, January 14th,
2015 at 7:00 p.m.