October 2015
Principal
M. Diab
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
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 C. Egbulefu, CCE
School Council Chair
I. Ross
Enclosures include :
*
International Student Programs
* Child In Need of Protection
* October Calendar
4140 Glen Erin Drive
Mississauga, Ontario L5L 2Z3
Phone: 905 820-2227
Web: http://www.dpcdsb.org/clare
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.
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 community event!
A special thank you to Father Tim and Father
Francis for joining us! On behalf of all of the staff at St. Clare Catholic School, Happy
Thanksgiving.
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Thanksgiving Mass / Opening
Mass
Our Thanksgiving / Opening Mass will take place on Wednesday, October 7, 2015 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 15th. 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
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 –
Wednesday October 7, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. Church
 Grade 7 & 8 Confirmation Meeting for Parents and
Children – 6:30 p.m. – Church (Parents / Children to attend ONE of the following Confirmation meetings)
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
Wednesday, December 3 , 2015
Older children who have not received one or both of these Sacraments are asked to contact the Parish to join the preparation program.
Sacramental Dates
 Grade 2 First Reconciliation – Wednesday, November
25, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. (Church)
 Grade 2 First Holy Communion – Sunday, May 1, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. (Church)
 Grade 8 Confirmation – Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at
7:00 p.m. (Church)
Catholic Education Week Theme
The theme chosen for the upcoming 2016 Catholic Education
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.”
Two Elementary Provincial Report Cards will be sent home on the following dates:
 Tuesday February 2, 2016 (Term 1)
 Wednesday June 28, 2016 (Term 2)
Parent / Student / Teacher Interviews for the Elementary
Provincial Report Card (Term 1) are scheduled for:
 Thursday February 4, 2016.
 PA Day – Reporting Friday, February 5, 2016.
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!
Week is: Opening Doors of Mercy
 Mercy that Welcomes
 Mercy that Loves
 Mercy that Forgives
 Mercy that Lives the Gospel
 Mercy that Rejoices
“Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.” Matthew 5:7
Pope Francis has declared 2016 a “Holy Year of Mercy” as a way for the Catholic Church to “make more evident its mission to be a witness of mercy”.
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 17, 2015 for students in Grades 1 – 8.
Pupil Accommodation Review Policy Public Consultation
The Ministry of Education released the new Pupil Accommodation
Review Guideline (PARG) in March 2015. This guideline sets expectations for all school boards on managing and reviewing underutilized school space, including potential school closures, and for the greater coordination and sharing of planning related information between school boards and other community partners.
The guideline requires all school boards in the province to develop or revise Pupil Accommodation Review Policies and to invite public input into the policy before it is finalized.
A survey to collect feedback on the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District
School Board’s draft amended Policy 6.51 Pupil Accommodation
Review will be available for review and comment on the Board’s website at www.dpcdsb.org
until 4:30 pm on Friday, October 16,
2015 . Supporting documents will also be available for reference and review. Please consider reviewing and providing input on this policy.
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Catholic School Code of Conduct
In September we held student assemblies to review school expectations, with a focus on safety, respect and responsibility.
These expectations based on the Catholic Code of Conduct are also reviewed and reinforced by teachers in the classrooms and are found in the front pages of the Student Agendas. To ensure consistent expectations at home and school, we kindly ask that you review these with your children. The Student Agenda is an effective and useful tool between home and school should you have questions or concerns to be addressed by your child’s teacher.
Safe School Initiatives
Before School Hours Supervision
For your child’s safety, we request that he/she not arrive 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.
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.
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.
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.
Please 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).
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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.
Student Verification Form
Thank you to all who have completed and returned the Student
Verification Sheet. The information requested is essential for communication with home in the event of an emergency. If you have not returned this information, please do so as soon as possible. Parents are responsible for ensuring the school has accurate and up-to-date records of your address, phone numbers, and emergency contacts.
Please notify the office and your child(ren)’s teacher of any changes throughout the school year.
Emergency Contact Form – One Per Family…
Emergency Contact Forms were sent home. Please ensure one copy of the Emergency Contact form is completed for all children in your family that attend St. Clare Catholic School. It will provide us with additional information if needed in case of emergency. Please return it to the school as soon as possible. Thank you!
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.
Picture Re-Take Day
A reminder that picture retake day is scheduled for Tuesday,
November 3, 2015 for students who were absent or families who wish to have the photograph retaken.

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 held our first meeting and elections of the St. Clare Catholic
School Council on Thursday, October 1, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. We look forward to working together to enrich the learning experience for all students.
Catholic School Council Executive :
Chair: Mrs. Ross
Secretary: Mrs. Sorrell
Treasurer: Ms. Cannon
Community Rep: Mr. Silva
Fundraising Reps: Ms. McCaig
Parent Members: Mrs. Bader, Mrs. Banovic, Mrs. Mangan, Mrs.
Zeglen, Mrs.Coreschi, Mr. Sacha, Mrs. Bruzzese, and Mrs. Flagg.
Teaching Representative: Mrs. MacSween
Support Staff Representative: Mrs. Paterson
Fundraising: 2015 - 2016
The following fundraising activities are listed below:
1) Spook-A-Thon – Wednesday, October 28, 2015.
Pledge forms and a letter will be sent home.
2) Pizza Days – will continue every Wednesday
Order forms will be sent home.
3) Christmas Store – December 8, 9, 10, 2015.
Important Information from our Catholic School Council
FUNDRAISING AT ST. CLARE
Many parents wonder why our elementary schools fundraise throughout the school year. As a council we strive to give our students the best educational experience. We look to the school community to join our efforts by participating in the various activities throughout the year. With your support we can reach and possibly exceed our goals.
During the 2014-2015 school year, St. Clare Catholic School
Council subsidized many of your children’s school activities, including field trips, educational presentations, speakers, school teams, sacraments and graduation.
This year we anticipate raising an estimated $13, 000.00 through our three fundraisers: The Spook-a-thon Dance in October, the
Christmas Store in December and weekly Pizza Days throughout the school year.
Our 2015-2016 fundraising dollars will be continue to support a variety of school events and activities that will be aligned with our
Catholic School Learning Plan (CSLP).
More information and specific details will be outlined and shared with our school community.
With your support we can reach our goals.
Thank you
St. Clare Catholic School Council
NOTE : If you would like to donate any items to our Christmas
Store, we would greatly appreciate them. Please bring the items into the school by Friday November 27.
Thank you in advance for your support in our fundraising!
Future St. Clare Catholic School Council
Meeting Dates:
• Thursday November 12, 2015.
• Thursday January 21, 2016.
• Thursday March 24, 2016.
• Thursday May 19, 2016.
• Thursday June 9, 2016.
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Details will be coming home with your child.
Please look for the pledge envelope and information letter in your child’s backpack.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
THE ST. CLARE FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE
Prize Donations for our surprise draws will be accepted in the school office.

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 14 th birthday with the 24 hour protection of
MedicAlert emergency information services. 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 for more information or visit the website: www.
nochildwithout .ca/
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
.
Upcoming Dates for November…
 November 3 – Picture Retake Day
 November 3 – Immunization Clinic Round #2
 November 11 – Remembrance Day Service at 10:45 a.m.
 November 12 – Catholic School Council Meeting
 November 13 – Family Skate Night / Steelheads
Game
 November 17 – Progress Reports Go Home
 November 18 – Reconciliation Rehearsal 10:15 a.m. – at the Church
 November 19 – Progress Reports Interview Evening (as required)
 November 25 – First Reconciliation 7:00 p.m. (Grade 2) at the Church
Save the Date…School Choir
Friday, November 13, 2015
The St. Clare School Choir has been invited to sing the
National Anthem for the Mississauga Steelheads game against the Windsor Spitfires. Parents will have an opportunity to purchase tickets for the game at a reduced cost, and they will be invited to a family skate on the big ice surface prior to the game. Details about this fun event will be forthcoming as we get closer to the date.
Federal Elections – FYI:
Voting on Election Day will take place at St. Clare Catholic
School in our school gym on Monday, October 19, 2015 from 9:30 a.m. until 9:30 p.m.
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Thanksgiving Mass at
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Grade 2 Parent
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Chairs Meeting @
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