ST. CLARE CATHOLIC SCHOOL
4140 Glen Erin Drive
Mississauga, Ontario L5L 2Z3
Phone: 905.820.2227
Fax: 905.820.6606
Web: http://www.dpcdsb.org/clare
October, 2014.
Principal
S. Hensman
Administrative Assistant
E. Iannicca
Superintendent
D. Amaral
(905) 890.1221
Trustee
Wards 2 and 8 (Mississauga)
S. Hobin
Cell: (905) 301.1210
Email:
sharon.hobin@dpcdsb.org
Thanksgiving Prayer
Loving God,
all that we have comes from Your goodness
and the work of those who love us.
Bless us and the food we share.
Watch over those who care for us.
Open our eyes to the needs of the poor
during this time of harvest and thanksgiving.
Amen.
Hail Mary
As we begin the month of October, let us
remember our Blessed Mother Mary and
continue to pray to her.
Parish
St. Ignatius Loyola Parish
2300 Burnhamthorpe Rd. W.
Mississauga, ON L5L 3T6
Phone: (905) 820.1444
Fax: (905) 820.6879
www.st-ignatius-loyola.com
Pastor
Father T. Hanley
Associate Pastor
Father F. Salasiar, CSC
School Council Chair
I. Ross
Enclosures include:
* International Student Programs
* Child In Need of Protection
* October Calendar
Hail Mary, full of grace!
The Lord is with Thee.
Blessed are you among women,
And blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
Pray for us sinners now and
At the hour of our death.
Amen.
Principal’s Message
We are called by Jesus to live together in
community – an understanding that we share
an identity based on the image of God. I give
thanks to God for your support in helping our
children grow in their journey of faith.
Thank you to everyone who attended our Open
House / BBQ Night. A very special thank you
to our Catholic School Council for organizing
this successful event!
A special thanks to our Trustee, Mrs. Hobin, for
joining us! We are truly blessed to have her
ongoing support. As well, special thanks to
Father Tim and Father Francis for joining us!
On behalf of all of the staff at St. Clare Catholic
School, Happy Thanksgiving.
Sincerely, S. Hensman
Striving for Excellence
Thanksgiving Mass / Opening
Mass
Our Thanksgiving / Opening Mass will take
place on Wednesday October 8, 2014 at
10:00 a.m. (St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic
Church). We will be walking to the Church
weather permitting. All are welcome to join us.
Thanksgiving Food Drive
Sharing and giving are part of Thanksgiving
and our Catholic tradition. We are collecting
non-perishable food items. This community
effort benefits others and provides our students
with a tangible example of Jesus’ message of
helping one another. All donations will be
shipped to The Salvation Army Food Bank.
We will accept donations until Thursday
October 9. Thank you for your generosity!
October Virtue – Empathy / Bullying is
Not Acceptable
This month we will focus on the virtue of
Empathy / Bullying is Not Acceptable. God
has given us the ability to form connections
with each other – to live together showing care
and good decision making in all that we do
each day. Empathy helps us to connect and
live together in safe, caring, inclusive
communities.
An empathic person believes that we all share
one Spirit; that we are many parts of one body
because we are all created in the image and
likeness of God.
An Empathic person…
 Listens attentively
 Watches people’s body language
 Notices and responds when someone
is upset
 Can name his / her feelings
 Can see a situation from another’s
point of view
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Knows that different people may feel
differently about the same thing
Parish Information – St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic
Church
Sacramental Preparation
Sacraments are parish, not school events. Initial preparation is
done by the schools through the Religion program. Immediate
preparation is the responsibility of the parents and the Parish.
Registration for all Sacraments will be at St. Ignatius Loyola
Catholic Church.
 Grade 2 First Reconciliation and First Communion
Meeting for Parents and Children –
Thursday October 9, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. - Church
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NOTE: NEW DATE AND TIME:
Grade 8 Confirmation Meeting for Parents and Children Wednesday December 3, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. – Church
Older children who have not received one or both of these
Sacraments are asked to contact the Parish to join the preparation
program.
Growing Success – Grades 1 to 12 (Report Card
Procedures Reminder) continued:
The purpose of this progress report is “to show a student’s
development of the learning skills and work habits during the fall
of the school year, as well as a student’s general progress in
working towards the achievement of the curriculum expectations
in all subjects.”
NOTE: Interviews may be requested for some students on
Thursday November 13, 2014.
Two Elementary Provincial Report Cards will be sent home on the
following dates:
 Tuesday February 3, 2015 (Term 1)
 Wednesday June 24, 2015 (Term 2)
Parent / Student / Teacher Interviews for the Elementary
Provincial Report Card (Term 1) are scheduled for:
 Thursday February 5, 2015
EQAO Results: 2014
Sacramental Dates
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Grade 2 First Reconciliation – Wednesday
November 26, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. (Church)
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Grade 2 First Communion – Sunday April 19, 2015 at
2:00 p.m. (Church)
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Grade 8 Confirmation – Thursday May 7, 2015 at
7:00 p.m. (Church)
Catholic Education Week Theme
The theme chosen for the upcoming 2015 Catholic Education
Week is: Exploring Paths of Joy
 Walking Together and Sharing our Story
 Opening the Scriptures
 Welcoming Others to the Table
 Recognizing Jesus in the Breaking of the Bread
 Proclaiming the Good News
“Were not our hearts burning within us while He was talking to us
on the road?” (Luke 24:32) The main theme is inspired by the
work of Pope Francis and his “Joy of the Gospel”.
As we embark upon this new school year filled with promise and
hope, we remember that we are all on a life journey of faith where
Jesus reveals himself to us.
Growing Success – Grades 1 to 12 (Report Card
Procedures Reminder)
In Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board, the Elementary
Progress Report Card will be sent home on Tuesday
November 11, 2014 for students in Grades 1 – 8.
Last May, our Grade 3 and 6 students took part in the EQAO
Provincial Assessments of Reading, Writing and Mathematics.
These assessments provide a check on student learning at one
point in time. The results of this assessment provide only one
piece of the picture of how students are doing in school. The
results should be viewed together with the regular assessments
and information provided by your child’s teacher. The regular
assessment and feedback conducted by your child’s teacher
should be the primary method of supporting students in their
learning.
School, Board and Provincial Achievement Results:
2013 - 2014
Please find our school, Board and Provincial results. Staff and
students will continue to focus on reading, writing strategies and
mathematical skills.
Percent of students, enrolled in the grade (Method 1), who scored
at and above the provincial standard (Levels 3 and 4)
Reading
Writing
Math
School
74 %
89 %
81 %
Board
73 %
83 %
67 %
Province
70 %
78 %
67 %
School
72 %
76 %
52 %
Board
82 %
82 %
57%
Province
79 %
78 %
54 %
Grade 3
Grade 6
Striving for Excellence
World Teachers’ Day
October 5 is World Teachers’ Day. Let us take this opportunity
to recognize and celebrate our teachers at St. Clare Catholic
School for the caring and generous ways in which they help
our students grow in their Catholic faith and expand their
knowledge, while developing life skills and their love of
learning. You inspire our students to help them attain their
dreams! To our outstanding team of teachers at St. Clare
Catholic School, thank you! You truly make a difference!
Safe School Initiatives
a) Before School Hours Supervision
For your child’s safety, we request that he/she not be on
school property until supervision begins at 8:15 a.m.
Parents are reminded to remain outside the fenced area in the
FDK yard and the fenced area and pathways in the south, west
and north yards.
b) Visitors to the School
By law, ALL visitors to the school must report to the main office
using the doorbell for entry as all doors are locked. Our first
priority for all students is their safety. Board and Provincial
guidelines clearly outline the process that all visitors must
follow upon their arrival on school property, which begins with
reporting to the Main Office. You will be issued a Visitor
Sticker, which must be worn visibly during your stay and sign
in and sign out.
c) Attendance and Punctuality
All students are expected to attend school regularly and
punctually. In the event that your child will be late or absent,
please call the school and follow the prompts to leave a
message. This can be done 24 hours a day. For students
who are absent and for whom a call is not received, we will
attempt to contact you.
PLEASE CALL: 905-820-2227 Press # 1
All students who arrive after 8:30 a.m. or
12:30 p.m. must obtain a Late Slip.
d) KISS AND RIDE Safety (continued):
At the end of the day dismissal, please do not park your car in the
Kiss and Ride Lane. Remain in your car. Your child / children will
walk to your car. If you wish to park your car, please do so on Glen
Erin Drive (where allowed) or on Rolling Valley Drive.
Your assistance and positive response to directions from staff on
duty in this area are greatly appreciated.
Lock Downs and Fire Drills
During the months of October and November, we will be rehearsing
with students a number of emergency response procedures. All
schools are required by Board policy to practice these procedures
throughout the year. We have these rehearsals for precautionary
purposes only, so that in the event of an actual emergency,
students will be prepared to respond in a safe and responsible
manner.
Personal Electronic Devices On School Property (PED
Policy)
It is Board Policy that all personal electronic devices (PEDs) must
be turned off and not used within school premises or during school
sanctioned activities such as field trips, sport events, retreats, etc.
To prevent loss or damage of PEDs, we encourage students to
leave their PEDs at home. The school is not responsible for loss
and / or damages.
Save the Date…School Choir
The St. Clare Catholic School Choir is scheduled to sing our
National Anthem, “O Canada” at the Mississauga Steelheads
Hockey Game on Friday December 5, 2014. A family skate will
take place from 5:00 – 5:50 p.m. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. with the
hockey game beginning at 7:30 p.m. More information will follow.
Student Verification Form
Please find your child (ren)’s Student Verification Form. Please
review the form and make changes as required. Please return this
form with your child (ren) as soon as possible. Thank you!
Emergency Contact Form (NEW) – One Per Family…
d) KISS and RIDE Safety
Kiss and Ride drop – off begins at 8:15 a.m. with supervisors
wearing orange safety vests. The lane along the sidewalk is
reserved for DROP-OFF and PICK-UP ONLY. Proceed to the
YELLOW post.
We respectfully ask that you do not leave your vehicle while in
this lane to avoid causing a traffic backup. Children are to exit
the car on the passenger side only with their backpacks ready.
A staff member is available to escort your Junior and / or
Senior Kindergarten child to the Kindergarten yard in the
morning. Parking and getting out of your car is not allowed
anywhere upon entry into the school (especially the north
corner of the entrance near the Kindergarten yard).
Please find one copy of the Emergency Contact form to be
completed for all children in your family that attend St. Clare
Catholic School. It will provide us with additional information if
needed for an emergency. Please return it to the school as soon
as possible. Thank you!
Picture Re-Take Day
A reminder that picture retake day is scheduled for Thursday
October 30, 2014 for students who were absent or families who
wish to have the photograph retaken.
Striving for Excellence
Catholic School Council
The aim of the Catholic School Council is to promote the vision,
values, sacramental life and Catholic practices of the Dufferin-Peel
Catholic District School Board and the Catholic community it
serves and to advise the principal and the Board.
Catholic School Elections
We will have our first meeting and elections of the St. Clare
Catholic School Council on Thursday October 2, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.
We look forward to working together this year.
Catholic School Council Executive:
Chair: Mrs. Ross
Vice Chair: Mr. Sacha
Secretary: Mrs. Mangan
Treasurer: Ms. Cannon
Community Rep: Mrs. Cvitkovic
Fundraising Reps: Ms. McCaig
No Child Without – Medic Alert
The No Child Without program is provided by the Canadian
MedicAlert Foundation. It provides students from the age of 4 until
their 14th birthday with the 24 hour protection of MedicAlert
emergency information services at no cost. Some emergency
conditions that emergency responders need to know in an
emergency: Analphylaxis or allergies to drugs, food or insects;
needs EpiPen or Twinject; asthma; ADHD; Autism; Epilepsy;
Diabetes; Hemophilia; Visual or Hearing Impairment; Devices or
Implants. If you wish to enrol your child, please contact the school
and we will provide you with the required information.
Child In Need Of Protection
Please read the attached page from S. Kendrick, Superintendent –
Special Education and Support Services and G. Carley, Chief
Social Worker re: protocol for our duty to ensure your child’s
safety.
Parent Members: Mrs. Bader, Mrs. Banovic, Mrs. Bruzzese,
Mrs. Ducharme, Mrs. Flagg and Mrs. Zeglen.
Teaching Representative: Mrs. MacSween
Fundraising: 2014 - 2015
The following fundraising activities are listed below:
1) Spook-A-Thon – Friday October 31, 2014. Pledge
forms and a letter will be sent home next week.
2) Pizza and Sub Days – will continue on Wednesdays
(alternating pizza one Wednesday; sub days the next
Wednesday). Order forms have been sent home.
3) Christmas Store – December 10, 11, and 12, 2014.
NOTE: If you have any gently unused items that could be donated
to our Christmas Store, we would greatly appreciate them. Please
bring the items into the school by Friday November 28.
Thank you in advance for your support in our fundraising!
Future Meeting Dates: 7:00 p.m.
Municipal Elections – FYI:
Please note the following dates for Advance Polling and Election
Day which will take place at our school – gym.
 Saturday October 4: 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
 Sunday October 5: 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
 Monday October 6: 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
 Tuesday October 7: 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
 Wednesday October 8: 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
 Election Day – Monday October 27: 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Upcoming Dates for November…
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Wednesday November 5 – Sub Lunch
Tuesday November 11 – Remembrance Day Service at
10:30 a.m.
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Tuesday November 11 – Progress Reports Go
Home
Wednesday November 12 – Pizza Lunch
Thursday November 13 – Progress Reports
Interview Evening (as required)
Friday November 14 – P.A. Day (no classes for
students)
Wednesday November 19 – Sub Lunch
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• Thursday November 20, 2014.
• Thursday January 15, 2015.
• Thursday March 5, 2015.
• Thursday May 14, 2015.
• Thursday June 11, 2015.
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SAT – Special Assignment Teacher
Dufferin-Peel will continue to have a Special Assignment Teacher
visiting each school in the system to assist with Literacy and
Numeracy planning. We welcome M. D’Agostino as SAT, working
in partnership with our Primary and Junior classroom teachers.
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Thursday November 20 – Catholic School Council
Meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday November 26 – Grade 7 Hep B and Grade 8
HPV Clinic
Wednesday November 26 – Pizza Lunch
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