ST. CORNELIUS CATHOLIC SCHOOL
16066 Innis Lake Road, Caledon East, ON Tel. (905) 584-2245 Fax (905) 584-0924
Principal: G. Graci Vice Principal: M. McIssac Superintendent: L. Storey Pastor: Fr. B. Glynn
“Together in Faith and Excellence”
A PRAYER FOR SPRING
As the earth once again turns to face the sun we rejoice
in this season of spring. We give thanks, O God, that
each day grows longer in light and that the earth has been
liberated from the grip of winter.
We remember the resurrection of Your Son Jesus from
THE MONTH OF MARY
May is the month we dedicate to Mary, the mother
of our Saviour, Jesus. We celebrate Mary, who
humbly and gladly accepted God’s will when she said
“Yes” to our Lord. As we honour Mary and all
mothers, we are reminded of the many blessing
mothers bestow upon their children each and every
day. Let us keep Mary and all mothers in our
thoughts and prayers so that the honour and respect
they deserve is not limited to one day or month in
the year. Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers.
the depths of death’s decay in the tomb, we lift our hearts
to You in gratitude. We thank You for the gift of a day
and all the graces it holds. We ask for the grace, O God,
to live in a new way. Grant us fresh dreams and new
visions. May this day come upon us like Spring herself,
so that our hearts may be filled with hope. May we thus
taste more deeply the joys of simply being alive. May we
find the countless hidden treasures that You have
scattered throughout this day and season! May Your
peace rest upon all the members of the earthen family with
whom You have made us one. Amen
MAY 2015: INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Catholic Education Week Highlights
Concussion Policy
Student Dress Code Reminders
St. Cornelius Athletics and Chess Team
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CROWNING OF MARY CELEBRATION
Since the fall, St. Cornelius School community has
been praying the rosary with our Rosary Apostalate
from St. John’s Albion Parish. We will be celebrating
Mary by hosting a Crowning of Mary Celebration on
Tuesday, May 7th in our school gym. The
Kindergarten to Grade 3 at 9:30 a.m. Grade 4-8 10:15
a.m. If you are available, please join us in this special
gathering.
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CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK HIGHLIGHTS
May 3-8, 2015
We hope you have reviewed our flyer last week
outlining the events we will be celebrating during
Catholic Education Week. Our Catholic community
celebrates the unique and distinctive contribution that
Catholic schools make to our students, our community
and our province. Catholic Education Week is an
opportunity to celebrate the mission of our Catholic
schools as they strive to integrate the Gospel values of
Jesus Christ in every aspect of school life and
curriculum.
Our school community will celebrate Catholic Education
Week during May 4-8, 2015. There are five sub-themes
for each day of Catholic Education Week:
Monday – Walking Together Sharing
Our Story
Tuesday – Opening the Scriptures
Wednesday – Welcoming Others to the
Table
Thursday – Recognizing Jesus in the
Breaking of the Bread
Friday – Proclaiming the Good News
The theme this year is Exploring Paths of Joy. Please
check the previously sent home Catholic Education
Week flyer for all of the various activities happening at
our school throughout Catholic Education week. We will
be sharing special readings, prayers and lessons
throughout the week during morning announcements
and in classes.
Also please help us to celebrate Catholic Education
Week by participating in a Family GROOVE workshop,
hosted by Groove-EDGE-ucation in our gymnasium on
Thursday, May 7th at 6:30 p.m. followed
by a casual visit of our beautiful school highlighting all
the ways we are magnificently and uniquely Catholic.
We hope to see you there!
May 11th- P.A. DAY – There will be no school for
students.
CONCUSSION POLICY, GUIDELINES AND
PROTOCOL
Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board has
developed a Concussion Policy and Guidelines for
students who have been diagnosed with a concussion
by either a medical doctor or nurse practitioner. School
staff cannot diagnose a concussion. Anytime a student
reports to the office with a head injury, the
parent/guardian will be contacted and the incident will
be entered into the school’s “Documentation of Head
Injuries” log. Your child will be given an information
pamphlet entitled “We want to give you a heads
up…Concussions are serious.” This pamphlet outlines
the signs and symptoms of concussions. It also includes
information about what to do if you suspect your child
has a concussion and how a concussion is treated.
Guidelines have been developed by the Dufferin-Peel
Catholic District School Board to support a 10-phase
“Return to Activity” process following a diagnosed
concussion. These guidelines include 5 phases for
“Return to Learn” followed by 5 phases for “Return to
Play”. With parental consent, school administration will
work collaboratively with school psychology staff to
monitor your child’s progress throughout each of the 10
phases. For more information, please contact us at the
school.
CREATING CLASSES FOR NEXT YEAR
In the month of May, we will be making up the class
lists for the 2015-2016 school year. This is a complex
process, which takes into consideration not only the
needs of the student, but it also frames those needs in
the context of the larger classroom group. In every class
we strive for a balance of learning styles, learning
needs, and a cross section of abilities. The current
teachers of a grade, support staff and administrators all
take part in the process. Please note that combined
classes will continue to exist and are a part of every
school. If you wish to provide input into the process,
please take into consideration the following guidelines:
•Input must be in written form addressed to Mrs. GraciPapayanakis by Friday, May 8th.
•Frame your request in terms of educational contexts
e.g. your child’s learning needs/style; information not
already known to the school; tips on what has worked
best for your child in the past.
•Please note that letters which cite the names of
individual teachers or names of children you wish to be
placed with your child will not be considered.
•Information from all sources will be pooled to assist in
making the most appropriate placement for your child.
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Personal Electronic Devices on Board
Premises and/or Board Sanctioned Events
for Educational Purposes:
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic
District
School
Board
acknowledges the value of
the use of technology for
learning.
Students are
permitted to register and use
personal electronic devices (PEDs) on board premises
and/or board sanctioned events for educational
purposes, under the direction of staff and only with
parent/guardian permission (GF 066, Network User
Application and Agreement). Students may register one
PED for the purpose of connecting to the board wireless
network. Students are required to adhere to the student
“Personal Electronic Device Used With WI-FI Network
Student Agreement” and the “Network User Application
and Agreement.” Please be advised that the DufferinPeel Catholic District School Board will not be
responsible for any cost incurred through the use of
personal data plans.
PEDs are to be used responsibly and should not interfere
with learning; their use must comply with the Catholic
Code of Conduct, board policies and procedures. Any
personal communications (i.e., phone calls, text
messages, etc.) will continue to be directed through the
main office. Failure to comply with these guidelines may
result in a loss of PED privileges and/or any other
consequences
deemed
necessary
by
school
administration. Student should not expect privacy with
respect to the use of PEDs while on Board property or
during school related activities. The Board reserves the
right to review, retrieve, read and disclose any files,
messages or communication that are created, sent,
received, or stored on a student’s PED used on school
premises or during school related activities. Prohibited
use may result in disciplinary action, including
confiscation, discipline, and/or police involvement.
The school principal may authorize limited acceptable
uses of personal electronic devices during schoolsanctioned activities for a specific designated purpose
outside of instructional spaces and/or in common areas.
Students are responsible for the safety and security of
PEDs at all times and the Board assumes no
responsibility for lost, damaged or stolen devices.
STUDENT DRESS CODE RULES
With the warm weather finally approaching, we would
like to take this opportunity to review the dress code
expectations at St. Cornelius School. As a Catholic
school, we believe that there must be a commitment to
high standards of modesty, neatness, cleanliness and
good taste. Therefore, while halter tops, short shorts,
spandex bike wear, muscle shirts and similar clothing
may be acceptable for beach wear, they are not
appropriate for classroom instruction. Shirts should be
of appropriate length to be able to be tucked into pants
or a skirt. Shorts and skirts should be appropriate length
for school. Suggestive or inappropriate language or
violent symbols are not permitted on any clothing or
personal belongings. Every classroom has a visual
reminder of acceptable/ unacceptable clothing posted
in their rooms. We appreciate your ongoing support in
this matter.
SPRING HAS SPRUNG!
One bright day in late March, the FDK classes had the
opportunity to observe an early spring Canadian
tradition. Mr Jonkman arrived with his drill and
supplies, demonstrating for students how to tap
a Maple tree. He showed them how to drill the
hole, tap in a splie and attach a bucket and lid. The
students and teachers were amazed at how quickly the
sap started to flow. We observed the process for a few
days, tasted the yummy sap and then Mrs. Kehoe took
the sap home to boil it down. According to the "word
on the street" the Kehoe family enjoyed a great
pancake breakfast over the Easter weekend!
SCHOOL COUNCIL MEETING
Our next Catholic School Council
meeting will be held on Tuesday,
May 12th at 6:30 p.m. in the school
library. All are welcome
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ST. CORNELIUS ATHLETICS
Intermediate Girls Basketball Team
Congratulations to the
Intermediate Girls Basketball Team
who competed in the Orangeville
Mini Tournament on Thursday, April
23rd. The team competed hard until the
very end and missed placing in first place
by only 1 point when the other team scored with 15
seconds left. Mrs. Kehoe and Mrs. Clark would like to
thank the team for displaying great sportsmanship both
on and off the court. They should be proud of their
superior effort and team spirit! Thank you to all the
parents who came out to support the team. Team
members: Daniella F., Stephanie C., Jada C., Chiara S.,
Cassandra E., Madeline F., Jillian H., Mariacristina N.,
Alex L., Georgia M. and Leah T. Coaches: Mrs. Kehoe
and Mrs. Clark
"The St. CFL"
The St. Cornelius Flag Football League is up and running
for a second year in a row! Students in grades 6, 7 and 8
are divided among six teams and will play on
Wednesdays and Fridays at lunch recess during the
month of May.
Intermediate Boys Basketball
Congratulations to the Intermediate Boys basketball
team who competed in a mini tournament on April 23
at St. Andrew School. The team won their first two
games defeating St. Peter School by a score of 24-8 and
St. Andrew School 18-10. The boys fell by only two
baskets in their third and final game to St. Benedict and
placed second overall. Coaches, Mrs. Foley and Mr.
Zimmerman, were impressed with the team's skill, team
spirit, and sportsmanship displayed during practices and
throughout the tournament. Team members include
Jordan F., Jonathan N., Sal M., JD A., Aiden R., Reid S.,
Nicolas C., Johnny N., Gabriel R., and Rory K.
Soccer and Track and Field
Try-outs for our school's soccer and track and field
teams will take place throughout the month of May.
Students in grades 6, 7 and 8 are invited to attend. All
participants must have a completed
permission/element of risk form completed prior to tryouts.
Tournament dates:
Girls Soccer - Tuesday, June 9 at the Caledon Soccer
Complex
Boys Soccer - Wednesday, June 10 at the Caledon
Soccer Complex
Family of Schools Track and Field Meet - Friday, June 12
at St. Marcellinus SS
Board Track and Field Meet - Friday, June 19 at St.
Marcellinus SS
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE ST.
CORNELIUS SCHOOL CHESS TEAM!
The tenth annual Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School
Board Chess tournament took place at Loyola
Secondary School in Mississauga. This tournament
attracts the best chess teams from Orangeville,
Caledon, Brampton and Mississauga. Each team
demonstrated dynamic strategy, and a competitive
spirit during round robin play, which led to the
intermediate team to a 3 and 3 record, the junior team
to a 4 and 2 record and the primary team to a 5 and 1
record. Both the primary and junior teams qualified for
the quarter finals and the intermediate team missed the
quarter finals by one game. The junior team finished 6th
overall in the quarter final round, and our primary team
advanced to the semi-finals, with a fantastic 4th place
showing overall. Coaches Mr. DeRango and Mrs.
O’Donnell are very proud of each team’s performance
and would like to thank the following team members
for a great season: Sam, Keiran, Reid, Patrick, Nicolas C.,
Andrew, Ethan, Beck, Alex, Robert, Nicolas M., Gavin,
Antonio, Gabriel D., Jaeden, Gabriel F., Sofia, Carter and
Jaylen. Well done!
JOIN US FOR ST. CORNELIUS MOVIE NIGHT!
Please join us on Friday, May 29th at 7:00 p.m. for our
annual Movie Night. We will enjoy movie and popcorn
and the company of St. Cornleius families. Thank you to
our Catholic School Council for hosting this fun event!
See attached flyer for further details.
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KINDERGARTEN BUSSING
FOR 2015-2016
The St. Cornelius Green Team invites all
students to continue helping the
environment by supporting our LOL
(Lights Out Lunch) and Waste Free
Lunches. Throughout May, classes are
encouraged to turn out the lights and
open the blinds during lunch, and not use the garbage
can at all!
The Green Team will be checking to see which
classrooms are keeping the recycling bin free of
contaminants and which classes are creating the least
waste. Students are asked to bring reusable containers
for lunches and snacks, and recycle properly by cleaning
all containers before placing them in the blue bin. Let’s
continue our efforts to act as Stewards of the Earth and
respect this precious gift God has given to us.
The Green Thumbs have been busy around our school
grounds, cleaning the yard of litter and sticks, and
preparing for planting. Their central focus is to support
our school community and the environment. They have
a goal to increase biodiversity by adding native species of
plants to our gardens. They are asking for donations of
non-invasive perennial plants to be added to our gardens
that will attract butterflies and birds, and provide root
protection for some of our trees. Some plants they were
hoping to add include: Hostas, Purple Coneflower,
Black-eyed Susans, and Butterfly Bushes. All plants can
be sent to Mrs. McDonnell’s room when brought to
school.
The Green Team thanks everyone for their continued
efforts to make St. Cornelius the greenest it can be!
JOIN US FOR OUR VOLUNTEER
APPRECIATION TEA
Over the past year a number of our school volunteers
have so generously given their time and talents to
make our children’s Educational experience “richer”
in all areas! We would like to express our
appreciation by inviting our volunteers to a
“Volunteer Appreciation Tea” on Tuesday, May 5,
2015 12:00 p.m. in our library. It is our hope that
many of you will be able to join us at this time.
On Saturday, August 22nd,2015 we
will be holding our twenty-first
annual YOUNG RIDER ORIENTATION
DAY for ALL Kindergarten children.
The intent of the day is to introduce
children to school buses in an
informal setting prior to the first day
of school.
We encourage you to participate by
bringing your Kindergarten children and elementary age
siblings to a one hour program between the hours of
9:00 a.m. and 1 p.m. Bus rides and a school bus safety
video are only part of the informative fun. All Young
Rider Days have been tremendous successes.
Student Transportation of Peel Region (STOPR), the Peel
District School Board and Dufferin-Peel Catholic District
School Board, First Student Canada, Stock
Transportation Limited, Parkview Transit Inc. and
Attridge Transportation Inc. support this event.
To confirm your attendance and preferred time slot,
please call Parkview Transit at 905-846-1070 as soon as
possible. The location for this training is Humberview
Secondary School, 135 Kingsview Drive in Bolton.
ALLEGATION OF SEXUAL ABUSE
REGARDING THE LATE FR. JAMES (JIM)
ROTH, OSFS Information regarding an allegation of
sexual abuse of a minor related to the late Fr. James
(Jim) Roth, OSFS, is posted on the Dufferin-Peel Catholic
District School Board’s main webpage at
www.dpcdsb.org. Additional information, including
where to report abuse or suspected abuse, is also
posted on the website of Father Roth’s religious order,
the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales, at
www.tdprovince.org & the Archdiocese of Toronto at
www.archtoronto.org . Please consult these sources as
appropriate.
“Volunteers are not paid – not because they are
worthless, but because they are priceless”
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CHANGES IN THE SACRAMENT OF
CONFIRMATION Dear Beloved Parishioners,
SAFE SCHOOLS FOCUS FOR MAY: Bullying is
NOT a Normal Part of Growing Up
One of the greatest joys of my Priesthood is
celebrating the Sacraments, especially the Conferring
of Confirmation. This coming year, 2016, my joy will
be overflowing because the Cardinal Archbishop has
changed the elementary school grade for the
candidates for Confirmation from grade 8 to 7. This
means that Confirmation will be celebrated in both
grade 8 and grade 7 in 2016. We will be sending
applications home in May for the following year so
that we can better serve your Sacramental
needs. There will be a considerable amount of extra
effort administering. We ask you to please fill out the
forms and return them to the Church prior to June
20, 2015. I hope that you will co-operate with me to
ensure that the coming year will flow smoothly.
In May students will examine why
people use bullying behaviours. We
need to dispel the myth that bullying is
just a normal part of growing up and
understand why it happens. Bullying is
a relationship problem – it is about a
sense of entitlement, power and
control. Using bullying behaviours is not something we
outgrow but rather adopt as a way of interacting with
others throughout our lifespan. Childhood bullying may
evolve into dating violence, gang activity, assault, sexual
harassment, workplace harassment, marital violence,
child abuse and elder abuse (Peplar). Research
demonstrates that by age 24, 60% of identified bullies
have criminal records (Olweus).
God Bless you and your family, Father Bob
MAY VIRTUE FOCUS - ACCEPTANCE
God wants us to make friends with everyone no matter
how different they may look or act. Acceptance is the
ability to respect the dignity and rights of all persons,
even those whose beliefs and behaviours differ from our
own. Everyone should strive to love and respect their
neighbour, as they love and respect themselves.
An accepting person is:
• willing to treat everybody as a member of a group;
• non-judgemental;
• welcoming to those different than himself/herself;
• loving and happy with who he/she is.
The virtue of Acceptance means we accept ourselves
and others, just the way we are. God created all of us in
His image, and God does not make mistakes. Being part
of Gods family means that we love and welcome
everyone just the way Jesus did. Sometimes we find
ourselves in situations where it is easier to follow the
crowd than to stand up for what we know is right.
However, Jesus wants us to accept everyone even when
it is hard.
Learning how to effectively deal with feelings of anger
and finding positive ways to feel powerful are proactive
steps to changing or preventing the use of bullying
behaviours. Ultimately it is a question of the worth or
value we assign to all people. We don’t tend to bully
those we consider worthy. In turn, when someone is
bullying others we must remember to value that person
while helping them deal with their bullying behaviours.
Students will be reminded to identify the behaviour as
bullying but not to label the person as a ‘bully’.
Tips for parents:
- learn to recognize warning signs that your child may
be involved in bullying others
- role model appropriate anger management strategies
and effective apologies for and with your children
- don’t label children; deal with problem behaviours
while maintaining a child’s sense of worth.
IMPORTANT DATES:
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May 2nd – Gr. 2 First Holy Communion
(T. Cerullo, L. O’Donnell)
May 3rd – Catholic Education Week Begins!
May 4th – Grade 8 Confirmation Retreat
Grade 7 students visit Robert F.Hall
for Catholic Education Week Launch
Confirmation – K. Bell – 7:00 Parish
May 5th – Volunteer Appreciation Tea – 12:15
Grade 2 First Holy Communion
Scrapbooking Session – a.m.
Confirmation – P. DeRango – 7:00
Parish
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May 6th – Confirmation – D. Scarcello – 7:00
Parish
May 7th – Crowning of Mary – All are welcome!
9:30 – F.D.K. Grade 3
10:15 – Grades 4-8
Parent Evening 6:30 -8:30 pm. Please
join us!
Sub Day
May 8th – F.D.K. Mother’s Day Celebration p.m.
May 10th – Mother’s Day
May 11th – P.A. Day – no school for students
May 12th – Teams and Clubs Photo Day
Catholic School Council - 6:30 pm –
Library. All are welcome!
May 13th–15th - Grade 7 & 8 Students – Camp
Muskoka
Primary Mass at St. John Albion Parish 10:00
F.D.K. – Music Presentation
Pizza Day
May 18th – Victoria Day
May 20th – R.F.H. Drama Presentation Diversity
and Acceptance - Gr. 1-2 p.m.
May 21st – R.F.H. Drama Presentation Diversity
and Acceptance - Gr. 3-5
Sub Day
May 22nd – Jump Rope for Heart Day
Gr. 7 Immunization
May 25th - EQAO – Gr. 6 - all day
F.D.K. Field trip to Cold Creek
May 26th – EQAO – Gr. 3 - all day
May 27th – EQAO – Gr. 6 – all day
May 28th – EQAO – Gr. 3 – a.m.
Pizza Day
F.D.K. Field trip to Cold Creek
May 29 – EQAO – Gr. 6 – all day
May 29- Movie Night – All Are Welcome! 7:00
p.m. in our school gymnasium
June 1st - EQAO – Gr. 3 – a.m.
June 2nd – EQAO – Gr. 3 – a.m.
June 3rd – EQAO – Gr. 3 – a.m.
June 4th – 5th – EQAO – Make up day
June 8th – P.A. Day – no school for the children
June 9th – Girls Soccer Tournament
June 10th – Boys Soccer Tournament
Scientist in the School – Gr. 5
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June 12 – Family Track & Field Meet
June 17th – Spirit Day
June 18th – Year End Mass – 9:45 a.m. Please
join us!
June 19th – Board Track & Field Meet
F.D.K. Father’s Day Celebration
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June 21st – Father’s Day
June 22nd- Grade 8 Grad Rehearsal – R.F.H.
Grad Luncheon – St. Cornelius
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June 23 – Grade 8 Graduation – 7:00 p.m.
R.F.H.
June 24th – Report Cards Sent Home
June 25th – F.D.K. – Celebration of Learning
June 26th – Last Day of School!
Attachments:
Math at Home
St. Cornelius Movie Night
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