25 Mountainberry Rd, Brampton, ON L6R IJ3
Phone: (905) 789-1741 Fax: (905) 789-1958
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Principal: K. Dolan
Vice Principal: S. Chambers
Secretary: P. Tomei
http://www.dpcdsb.org/FCTIP
St. Marguerite D’Youville Parish
(905) 792-7497
Pastor: Fr. P. O’Dea
Associates: Fr. R. Tolentino/Fr. J. Tobin
http://dyouvilleparish.ca/contact/
Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board
(905) 890-1221
Trustee: S. McLauchlan
Superintendent: L. Storey
http://www.dpcdsb.org/
REMEMBRANCE AND PEACE
VIRTUE OF THE MONTH
Lord Jesus Christ,
Those whom we remember this month are examples of
your words.
“Greater love than this no one has than to lay down
one’s life for a friend.”
CONSCIENCE
This month we remember all those who lived and died
for us;
their energy and their effort to defend our freedom for
our loved ones and
for our country.
Teach us to appreciate the value of patriotism…
a true and Christian love of country.
Let us grow in a love for our country that consists not
of following blindly,
but of working together to make it the land of
goodness that it should be.
Let our patriotism be such that it will not exclude the
other nations of the world,
but include them in a powerful love of country that
has room for all others too.
Amen
During the month of November, we will be focusing
on the virtue of conscience. God has given us the
ability to know the right and decent way to act and
then to act that way. We trust that the common
Spirit we share inspires us and guides us to make
good decisions if we allow our conscience to be
well formed. A person of conscience allows prayer
and scripture to influence him/her.
A person of conscience …
Chooses to do the ‘right thing’ and feels good about it
Can see how his/her actions may hurt others
Admits his/her wrong-doing and feels badly
Says ‘sorry’ and tries to make up for mistakes
Keeps promises
Inside this Edition
All Saints Day & Remembrance Day
School Sports Teams
Kindergarten Registration
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St. Cecilia is our Patron Saint. She is the patron of musicians, composers
and instrument makers. Her feast day is November 21st.
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November is the Month of Remembrance.
Dr. Simone Candy Drive at Father Clair Tipping
For Catholics this is a special time of year, as we are
reminded of the importance of the feasts of All Saints Day
and All Souls Day.
our community of those men and women (both known
and unknown) who have lived faithful lives in the Church.
On this day we remember our saints in our prayers and
ask for their prayers and intercessions. The historical
roots of this celebration have to do with those martyrs
who died in the early Church. Later, Pope Gregory VII
declared this day to be the date we remember all who
lived and died for their faith.
Each year for Halloween at Father Clair Tipping the
students collect large amounts of leftover Halloween
candy. The candy is donated to Canadian Food for
Children. This is a charitable organization run by Dr.
Simone. The candy is sent to third world countries and is
given to missionary workers who hand out the candy to
children. The organization constantly focuses on
following Mother Teresa’s example of helping the poor.
We are asking that the students at Father Clair Tipping
bring in their extra candy from Halloween and drop it off
at the front foyer of our school. This will be going on
during the week of November 4- 8th . Thank you for your
generosity.
All Souls Day, November 2nd, is a Roman Catholic
Volunteer For - All Star Reading Program
day of remembrance for friends and loved ones who have
passed away. The day purposely follows All Saints Day
in order to shift the focus from those in heaven to those in
purgatory. It is celebrated with masses and festivities in
honour of the dead. While the Feast of All Saints is a day
to remember the glories of Heaven and those there, the
Feast of All Souls reminds us of our obligations to live
holy lives and that there will be purification of the souls
of those destined for Heaven.
We are in need of parent volunteers to act as Reading
Coaches for students in grades 1-3. The commitment
involves assisting students to develop independent
reading strategies. If you are able to spend an hour or two
once or twice per week, please call the school and leave
your name and phone number. All volunteers must have a
Criminal Reference Check completed (please contact the
office for an appropriate form). Interested volunteers will
be contacted to schedule a training session and determine
volunteer availability.
All Saints Day, celebrated on November 1st, reminds
On November 11th, Canadians all across the country
stop and honour those who have served, at home or
overseas, in World War I, World War II,
and Korea. We also recognize the
incredible valour our modern day
peacekeepers and armed forces display
in missions around the world. Poppies will be made
available to students for a small donation which will be
given to the local veterans legion for support.
Remembrance Day Assembly
On Monday, November 11th at approx. 10:30 a.m., our
annual Remembrance Day Assembly will be
held in the school gym. We will recognize the
achievements and sacrifices of Canadians at home and
overseas during past wars and peacekeeping operations
around the world. At 11:00, we will observe the
customary moment of silence. As always, parents and
grandparents are most welcome to attend this service.
St. Cecilia Feast Day Mass & Advent Mass
We will be celebrating the Feast Day Mass for St.
Cecilia @ approximately 9:30 am on Thursday,
November 21nd and our Advent Mass on Tuesday,
December 10th at 9:30 a.m. in our school gym. We are
looking forward to seeing many of our community parents
and students, as we come together in preparation and
celebration of the Eucharist.
FCT Cross Country Team Rocks!
This year’s Cross Country team
travelled to Monora Park in Orangeville
on October 17th. We had 34 runners
participating of which 5 students placed
in the top 15. Stephanie D., Tyler F.,
Darren S., Raquel B. and Desiree D.
These students advanced to the Board Cross Country meet
held at Centennial Park in Etobicoke. Stephanie D.
placed 1st in the Boards! Raquel B. placed 17th in the
Boards! All of our other runners placed in the top 100!
We would like to thank all of the parents who volunteered
to help out this year with our team.
A special thank you to our dedicated coaches: Mrs.
McKnight, Mrs. Skrak, Mrs. Najem and Mr. Serrentino
for their amazing leadership!
PALS Program at Father Clair Tipping
Mrs. Bastasin and Mrs. Petrozza would like to thank all of
the students who signed up to be PALS leaders. PALS
leaders have the important role of giving our primary
students a chance to play cooperative games during the
lunch hour recess. The PALS program will commence the
week of November 11th and is open to all students in
grades one and two.
Congratulations to students, parents and staff of Father Clair Tipping
School for raising a total of $2,124.38 for the Terry Fox Cancer Research!
Foundation!
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FCT Intermediate Volleyball Teams
Arrive on Time
Congratulations to our Intermediate Girls and Boys
Volleyball Teams for their strong efforts and teamwork
this year. Father Clair Tipping hosted our family of
schools mini-tournament on Friday, October 18st. Both
our girls and boys volleyball teams were successful in
winning their respective tournaments and advanced to the
Family tournament on Thursday, October 24 th at St.
Michael’s S.S. in Bolton. Both the boys and girls team
played hard and displayed excellent sportsmanship.
Unfortunately, we continue to experience a number of
students arriving late to school. Students are expected
The boy’s perseverance led them to the finals against St.
John the Baptist. In a very close game the boys finished
second in the BECDM Family of Schools.
Congratulations to Christian, Shadrack, Sebastian,
Matthew, Rumal, Matias, Adam, Layomi, Daniel and
Arnold. A special congratulations to their coaches: Mrs.
Rulli, Ms. Cibulka and Mrs. Naccarato.
to arrive at school on time for admission into
school at 8:30 a.m. Students who arrive after the start
of morning prayers and announcements are considered
late, and are expected to report to the main office to
receive a late slip for admission to class. Please be aware,
arriving late for school impacts upon the student in a
number of ways, e.g., the student misses out on valuable
instructional time, and their late arrival creates a
disruption to the learning of others. Punctuality is a very
important life skill that applies in the educational setting
and also when one enters the world of work. Good habits
start now and are reinforced throughout a child’s early
years. Your continued support, ensuring your child arrives
on time and ready to learn, will help them to develop
habits that will support them in the days ahead.
The girls’ volleyball team played an excellent six games
at the Family tournament. They showed excellent skill
and teamwork and represented Father Clair Tipping with
skill with team spirit and enthusiasm. Congratulations go
out to the following girls: Joseline, Alessia, Deseree,
Maria, Nicole, Ehitohameh, Vanessa, Shekinah and
Kiana. Also, a special thank you to their coaches: Mrs.
Capone and Mrs. Eaton.
Homework Help
Free Online Math Tutoring Available
Homework Help--Free Online Math Tutoring is available
for Grade 7 & 8 students who don’t quite understand how
to add fractions. Or maybe your teenager is struggling
with a geometry assignment? Students have been given
the opportunity to sign up for additional Math assistance.
Students can log in Sunday to Thursday, 5:30 p.m. to 9:30
p.m, for one-on-one confidential help. There are
interactive discussion rooms for each grade where they
can view the current lesson, watch tutors draw on the
whiteboard — and then type their own question for onthe-spot help. Please visit the site below:
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/elearning/homework.html
Allergen Policy
Thank you to all parents who continue to be mindful of
students with nut allergies in our school. Please be
aware, as per Board policy, that there is NO
sharing of food of any kind, including celebratory
foods either for birthdays or seasonal celebrations.
Cupcakes or treat bags intended for sharing with
classmates will be sent home. Thank you for respecting
this policy during our recent Halloween festivities. In the
event that food is embraced for one reason or another, it
will be communicated to parents and will be strictly
controlled by the school.
HELPING HANDS
CHRISTMAS
FOOD DRIVE!
Once again Father Clair Tipping
will be supporting the Helping
Hands Ministry of St. Marguerite
d’Youville Parish. This ministry
is dedicated to helping those in
need within the community. Our
school will be sponsoring four
families in need to ensure that
they have a wonderful Christmas.
The school will be asking for
donations of food, household and
hygiene products, as well as age
appropriate gifts. We will be
sending information out shortly
to launch our Christmas Food
Drive. Thank you for your
continued support and generosity
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KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
Father Clair Tipping will be offering our full day
Kindergarten registration for Junior and Senior
Kindergarten for the 2014-15 school year at Father Clair
Tipping School on the following dates:
Monday, January 27, 2014 - 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
*Snow Date: Tuesday, January 28, 2014 - 7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, January 29 –
January 31, 2014: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Full Day Kindergarten – Children must be 4 or 5 years
old by December 31, 2014.
Parents/Guardians should bring the following
documents when registering their child:
proof of age of the child (birth certificate or passport)
original Roman Catholic Baptismal Certificate (for
child and/or parent/guardian) or Baptismal Certificate
of other rites in communion with the Holy See of Rome
updated immunization records
proof of Canadian Citizenship or Landed Immigrant
status
proof of home address (utility bill, tax bill, bank or
credit card statement)
Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School
International Baccalaureate Program
Information Night – Tuesday, November 19, 2013
6:30 pm in the cafeteria.
Application Packages will be available following the
meeting
EXTENDED FRENCH INFORMATION MEETING
Parents of grade 4 students interested in the Extended
French program are invited to attend an information
meeting.
School: St. Jean Brebeuf in Brampton
Address: 63 Glenforest Road
Phone: 905-791-8529
Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Holy Name of Mary Catholic Secondary School
Grade 9 Information & Registration Evening
Thursday, November 28th, 2013 @ 7:00 p.m.
Grade 8 girls & their parents/guardians are invited to
Holy Name of Mary Catholic Secondary School
115 Glenvale Blvd.
Brampton, Ontario
www.dpcdsb.org/hnmry/guidance
905-458-5541 ext. 64104
2012-2013 EQAO Results
Congratulations to our grade 4 and 7 students who
participated in last year’s EQAO assessments. Please
refer to our school website for a report on school results
and next steps for improvement. Individual results were
sent home in early October.
Progress Report Card Interviews
An information letter was sent home regarding our school
procedures for booking parent/teacher/student interviews
for the Progress Reports scheduled for
November 7, 2013. If you require additional information
please contact your child’s teacher or the school office.
Kindergarten Christmas Concert – JK & SK
Our Kindergarten Christmas concert for our JK and SK
students will be held on Wednesday afternoon,
December 18th from 2:00 – 2:30 p.m. Please note the
change in time from previous years to accommodate the
increase in the number of students due to the start of
FDK. We have also chosen this time to cut down on the
traffic flow in our parking lot during the evening. We will
be notifying the city bi-law department that parents will
need to park on Mountainberry Road during this time.
More information will follow in a letter home closer to
this date. Thank you.
Primary Christmas Concert – Grades 1-3
Our annual Primary Christmas concert for Grades 1 - 3
will be held on Wednesday evening, December 18th
from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. More information will follow in a
letter home closer to this date. Thank you.
Father Clair Tipping Catholic School Council
Our last Catholic School Council meeting was held on
Wednesday, November 6th. Our next meeting will be
on Wednesday, January 15th. All meetings begin promptly
at 7:00 p.m. and end at approximately 8:30 p.m. Please come
out to help make Father Clair Tipping School the very best
it can be for all the children. Thank you.
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Go Green - Electronic emails for newsletters and other school communication continue at Father
Clair Tipping Catholic School. If you want to sign up for our school email, please pick up a form at
the office.
Dates to Remember:
Secondary School Information Sessions
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board will
hold a series of public information sessions for Grade 8
students and their parents/guardians interested in enrolling
in a Dufferin-Peel Catholic secondary school for the
2014-15 school year.
These information sessions are intended to provide
parents and guardians with an overview of the programs
and services offered at Dufferin-Peel secondary schools
and provide Grade 8 students with an opportunity to tour
the school and talk to current students about the transition
into high school.
Currently, Dufferin-Peel operates 26 Catholic secondary
schools in Mississauga, Brampton, Bolton and Caledon.
These schools continue to be recognized among the top
performing schools in the province each year. With over
44 Specialist High Skills Major programs, three regional
Arts Programs, one regional Sports Program, two
International Baccalaureate Programs, a regional
Advanced Placement program, Extended French and
Career Path programs, and the only publically funded AllGirls secondary school in the region, Dufferin-Peel
Catholic schools offer students a variety of learning
options to suit their individual education goals.
These secondary school public information sessions will
take place throughout November and December.
Schedule of Sessions
For more information about the information sessions,
parents/guardians should contact their local school
directly. A listing of all Dufferin-Peel Catholic schools is
available at www.dpcdsb.org.
Nov. 1
Nov. 2
Nov. 5
Nov. 6
Nov. 11
Nov. 13
Nov. 14
Nov. 19
Nov. 19
Nov. 21
Nov. 28
Dec. 10
Dec. 18
Dec. 18
Dec. 19
Dec. 20
All Saints Day
All Souls Day
Cross Country – Board Meet.
School Council Meeting – 7:00 p.m.
Remembrance Day Assembly @10:30 am
Artists in the School – Junior Drama
School Sportswear Orders are due
Camp Muskoka Grade 8 Trip Presentation
I.B. Program Meeting at Notre Dame
Feast Day Mass for St. Cecilia – 9:30 a.m.
Holy Name of Mary Info Night -7:00 pm
Advent Mass – 9:30 a.m. – School Gym
Primary Christmas Concert – 6:30 p.m.
Kindergarten Christmas Concert – 2:00 p.m.
Last day of classes for the Christmas Break
Professional Activity Day
(No school for students)
School resumes on Monday January 6, 2014
Father Clair Tipping Catholic School would
like to say thank you to the Brampton Beast
Hockey Team for making us a part of your
adopt-a-school program. Thank you to Michael
Miele of the Brampton Beast and also to Oliver
Clowe at North American Lighting for his
corporation’s generous donation of 4 Season
Seats to the students of FCT! These tickets will
be distributed to students who demonstrate the
virtues each month at our school.
“GO BEAST GO!”
DON’T FORGET TO
ORDER YOUR FATHER CLAIR TIPPING
CATHOLIC SCHOOL SPIRITWEAR SOON!
THE DEADLINE FOR YOUR ORDER IS
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH!
“GO TITANS GO!”
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