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CARDINAL NEWMAN CATHOLIC
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
698 Balmoral Drive, Brampton, ON, L6T 1X1
Telephone: (905) 792-2268 Fax: (905) 792-7566
“Where Heart Speaks to Heart”
May 2016 Newsletter
Principal
K. Charron
Vice-Principal
M. Castro
Office Staff
D. Cosentino
F. Machado
Superintendent
D. Finegan-Downey
Family of Schools
Brampton North
East
Trustee
S. Xaviour
PRAYER FOR MOTHERS
Creator of All, we thank you for mothers to whom You have entrusted
the care of every precious human life from its very beginning in the womb.
To mothers, You have given the capacity of participating with You in the creation of new life,
and the privilege and responsibility of being a child's first teacher and spiritual guide. Grant
that all mothers may worthily foster the faith of their children, following the example of Mary,
Blessed Mother of our Lord, and other holy women who follow Christ. May Your Holy Spirit
constantly inspire and guide them.
May all mothers receive Your Grace abundantly so that they may come to understand
the full meaning of these blessings. Strengthen all mothers with an unlimited capacity for
selfless love for her children and for all Your children, recognizing the true dignity
of every human being created in Your image and likeness.
We ask this through our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ,
who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
+ AMEN.
Parish
St. John Fisher
Parish Priest
Fr. A Grima
Parish Telephone
(905) 793-6610
Regional Secondary
School
St. Thomas
Aquinas
SCHOOL HOURS
9:15 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
LUNCH HOUR
12:10 – 1:10 p.m.
RECESS
11:15–11:30 a.m.
2:10-2:25 p.m.
In the month of May,
WE FOCUS ON THE VIRTUE OF
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.
A person of ACCEPTANCE…
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is friendly and open to all God’s people, regardless of age, beliefs, gender, culture, and/or ability
senses God’s presence in all people, even if s/he disagrees with them
avoids the temptation to judge or negatively stereotype
looks for positive traits in others
understands there are more ways to do and think about things that may be different from how we
think and act
May 2nd
May 2nd
May 3rd
May 5th & May 6th
May 8th
May 10th
May 11th
May 13th
May 16th – May 19th
May 18th
May 20th
May 23rd
May 25th
May 27th
DATES TO REMEMBER
Catholic Education Week Begins
Intermediate Choir to Games 101 for Music Monday
Jump Rope for Heart Kick-Off Assembly
Aussie X visits Cardinal Newman
Happy Mother’s Day
Diary of Anne Frank for Grades 5–8 @ 9:45 a.m.
Confirmation Grade 7s & 8s @ 7:00 p.m. @ St. John Fisher
P.A. Day ~ NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
Grade 7s & 8s to Quebec City
Farewell Father Grima Assembly
Jump Rope for
1 Heart Event
Victoria Day ~ SCHOOL CLOSED
EQAO Begins
Grade 4s and Grade 5s to watch Aladdin @ St. Thomas Aquinas School
ST. JOHN FISHER PARISH
Weekend Masses:
Saturday: 9:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12 noon, 5:30 p.m.
Weekday Masses:
Monday to Friday: 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m.
First Friday: 7:00 p.m.
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION
Detailed information about preparation for reception of the sacraments may be obtained through St. John Fisher Parish. All
information regarding sacraments can be accessed first through the parish. You may contact the parish directly at (905) 7936610. Each of the events listed below will take place at St. John Fisher Parish.
Grade 2 First Holy Communion
First Holy Communion
Sunday, May 1st, 2016 @ 2:00 p.m.
Grade 7 & 8 Confirmation
Confirmation
Wednesday, May 11th, 2016 @ 7:00 p.m.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
Congratulations to students who received their First Holy Communion on Sunday May 1st. Thank you to Ms. Sztork,
Mrs. Camarda, Mrs. Chiechi, and Ms. Coreau for supporting our students in the preparation of this Holy Sacrament. Thank
you to Mr. and Mrs. Resendes for their gift of Music.
CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK
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”. The Holy Year began on December 8, 2015 and will be celebrated until November 20, 2016.
Throughout the year, there will be a series of jubilee celebrations on the theme of mercy for teenagers, deacons, the sick
and disabled, prisoners, catechists and clergy.
As well, Pope Francis opened the Vatican’s Holy Door on December 8th. The Holy Door is opened to evoke the concept of
forgiveness which is the main focus of a Holy Year. The theme God’s mercy is illustrated in fifteen of the sixteen bronze
panels that make up the Vatican Door. There are seven such Holy Doors in the world, including one in Quebec City.
Catholic Education Week 2016 combines both the theme of mercy and the act of opening doors of reconciliation, mercy
and forgiveness to all around us. Throughout Ontario, we will celebrate Catholic Education during the week of May 1st to
May 6th, 2016. Catholic Education Week begins on a Sunday to highlight the partnership that remains the foundation of
Catholic education between our Catholic schools and local Catholic parishes.
There are five sub-themes for each day of Catholic Education Week:
Monday:
Mercy that Welcomes
Tuesday:
Mercy that Loves
Wednesday:
Mercy that Forgives
Thursday:
Mercy that Lives the Gospel
Friday:
Mercy that Rejoices
Every year, the Ontario Catholic School Trustees’ Association (OCSTA) provides our Catholic schools with a resource kit to
help schools prepare for Catholic Education Week. Using these resources as well as our own developed activities we have
prepared a series of activities which will highlight how our school is ‘Opening Doors of Mercy’.
We hope to see many of you during our school celebrations. Please see invitation with schedule enclosed.
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NEWS FROM ST. JOHN FISHER PARISH CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE
The next St John Fisher CWL General Meeting is being held in the parish hall on Tuesday, May 3rd, 2016 following the 7 p.m.
Mass. All are welcome to attend.
The St John Fisher CWL Walk-a-thon is being held on Saturday, May 28th, 2016 at Chinguacousy Park, East
parking lot off Bramalea Road at 9:00 a.m. For more detailed information, please pick up a pledge form. Pledge
forms will be available for pick up following all Masses.
FATHER GRIMA’S RETIREMENT ASSEMBLY
On Wednesday May 18th, there will be an assembly in honour of Father Grima. Father Grima has led our faith journey for
25 years serving families in our school community as the pastor of St. John Fisher Parish. His retirement is effective May
31st. We await news from the Archdiocese of the new incoming pastor.
X MOVEMENT VISITS CARDINAL NEWMAN SCHOOL
On May 5 and May 6 , X Movement will visit Cardinal Newman School to facilitate their Aussie X program with our
students. Aussie X is an in-school, camp, community sport and cultural program. Through the sports of AUSSIE RULES
FOOTBALL, CRICKET, NETBALL and RUGBY, they promote the powerful life lessons of Havin’ a Go (trying new things),
Goodonya Mate (praise others), You Little Rippa (celebrate Havin’ a Go). The program levels the playing field so that all kids,
no matter their level of skill or ability, can enjoy the feeling of getting active.
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E.Q.A.O. DATES
The provincial Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) has designated the dates for the Primary and Junior
Divisions Assessments of Reading, Writing, and Mathematics. We request that parents of Grades 3 and 6 students refrain
from booking vacations or other appointments that would result in their child(ren) being away from school during the period
of May 25 to June 8, 2016.
E.Q.A.O. AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING PROGRAM
The EQAO After School Tutoring Program is underway for eligible students in Grades three and six. The tutoring program
provides students in grades three and six with additional support as they prepare for their EQAO assessment. The tutoring
program runs from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. The last day of the program is Thursday May 19th.
CLASS PLACEMENTS FOR 2016-2017
We will be making up class lists for the next school year this month. In each class, we strive for a balance of learning needs,
and a cross-section of abilities. The current teachers of a grade, support staff and administrator all take part in the
process. If you, as a parent or guardian, wish to provide input into the process, please take into consideration the following
guidelines:
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Input must be in written form to the principal prior to Monday May 2nd, 2016
Frame your request in terms of educational contexts (example learning needs/style).
Please note that letters which cite the names of individual teachers cannot be considered.
Information from all sources will be pooled to assist us in making the most appropriate placement for your child.
Thank you for your cooperation.
MOVING/NEW REGISTRATIONS
If you are moving from our area and will not be attending Cardinal Newman in September 2016, or you have a change of
address or contact information, please inform the Office as soon as possible.
In addition, if you know of families who will be registering their children to attend Cardinal Newman School in September
2016, please encourage them to register them as soon as possible. Our class organization and school staffing for September
relies on accurate enrolment projections.
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SHARELIFE
Thank you to the Cardinal Newman Community for all of your support and contributions to ShareLife. As a
school community we raised a total of $983.69. The school will be presenting a cheque in support of ShareLife
at St. John Fisher Parish on Wednesday May 11th during Confirmation.
BELL TIME CHANGE
Our request to change our school’s bell times was declined by transportation. We will revisit this in 2016-2017 if the
majority of our community again indicates a request for an earlier start and finish time.
LIBRARY NEWS
The library will be closing its doors for book exchange on Thursday May 12th, 2016. We are closing early because of the
intermediate Quebec trip, EQAO testing and to do some annual Library Maintenance. Please help your child return any
library books to the library by Thursday May 12th to avoid an overdue notice.
GIRLS’ NIGHT IN
On Wednesday April 13th, Cardinal Newman hosted its first Girls’ Night In. Grade 6-8 girls participated in an engaging
evening filled with team building workshops and physical activity. The girls also had the opportunity to celebrate in liturgy
together and to share dinner together. With special thanks to Mrs. Crowley-Weber, Ms. Fiorletta, Mrs. Wadden, Ms.
Sztork, Ms. Forgione, Mrs. Di Carlantonio, Mrs. Alati, Ms. Capel, Ms. Moniz-Baptista, Mrs. Rostami, and Mrs. Cito-Frendo
for their leadership organizing a very successful Girls’ Night In.
CARDINAL NEWMAN MUSICAL: “NEWMANSICAL”
A huge thank you goes out to everyone who was involved in our school production, Newmansical. The staff worked hard to
prepare the students, who performed beautifully! We are extremely proud of the talents and performance of our students!
Thank you to the dedicated, enthusiastic staff members who freely and lovingly devoted a tremendous amount of talent
and personal time to bringing out the very best in our students.
Directors: Mrs. C. Resendes and Ms. M. Tuason
Costumes: Mrs. C. Abela-Prins, Mrs. A Clarke, Ms. M. Forgione, Ms. L. Kasaboski, Ms. E. Oyaneder, Mrs. S. Rostami, Mrs. O.
Sztork
Sets, Props, Designs, Posters: Mrs. M. Austria, Mrs. Mi. Goodwin, Mr. J Racco, Mr. J. Resendes, Ms. S. Sequeira, Mr. N.
Zubac
Tickets/Letters: Ms. E. Moniz-Baptista, Mrs. D. Cosentino, Mrs. H. Francis, Mrs. F. Machado, and Mrs. C. McAndie
Backstage/Tech Help: Ms. J. Capel, Mrs. N. Cito-Frendo, Mr. B. Goetz, Madame B. Guglielmi, Mr. Palmieri, Mrs. T. Patterson,
Madame J. Strazzeri, Mr. C. Trias, and Mrs. A. Valdivia
Supervision: Mrs. P. Alati, Mrs. A. Chiechi, Mrs. A. Cicione, Ms. M. D’Aguanno, Mrs. M. Di Carlantonio, Mrs. S. D’Souza, Ms.
A. Fiorletta, Mrs. I. Humniski, Mr. S. Moroniewicz, Mrs. G. Rockwood, and Mrs. M. Wadden
INTERMEDIATE CHOIR
The intermediate choir was invited to sing at the Brampton Christian Women's Club on Tuesday April 12th. The students’
performance was very successful and the audience had many comments on the professionalism and good behavior of the
students. Their choir director, Mrs. Resendes, was very proud of them! The intermediate choir will also be venturing to
Mississauga on Monday May 2nd for a Catholic Education Week Music event at Celebration square.
GRADUATION: SAVE THE DATE!
We will be celebrating the learning journey of our Grade 8 students on June 27th, 2016. The day will
begin with a luncheon and dance for the students, followed by a graduation ceremony at Riverstone
Golf & Country Club. Details will be shared via communication from classroom teachers closer to the
date.
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INTERMEDIATE TRIP TO QUEBEC CITY
Our Intermediate Trip to Quebec City will take place on May 16th – May 19th. Thank you to all participating
students for bringing in their second payment which was due on February 19th, 2016. Please do not hesitate to
call the school and ask to speak to Madame Guglielmi if you have any questions or concerns regarding the trip.
INTERMEDIATE LEADERSHIP TEAM
The Intermediate Leadership team has organized the following Spirit Days for the month of May:
Wednesday May 4th “May the Fourth Be With You Day”: Come dressed in your favourite Star Wars-themed clothing (no
masks or weapons).
Wednesday May 11th “Twin Day”: Coordinate with a classmate or a friend in another grade, and come to school dressed
alike. Most identical twins in each division could win some prizes!
Wednesday May 18th “Multicultural Day”: Come in waving flags, and wearing hats and shirts displaying your heritage.
Don't forget Canada!
Wednesday May 25th “Sunglasses and Beach Hats Day”: Summer is near, so let's celebrate it by wearing headgear to
match.
Thank you to Mr. Moroniewicz and the Intermediate Leadership Team for organizing all of these wonderful Spirit Days!
JUMP ROPE FOR HEART
To continue promoting healthy eating, the importance of physical activity, and the benefits of giving back to their
community, the students at Cardinal Newman School are once again being asked to participate in the Jump For Heart Event.
Supporting kids' health for more than 30 years, Heart & Stroke Jump Rope for Heart encourages kids to get active by
skipping rope while they collect pledges for heart disease and stroke research. The program gives children the chance to
jump and play alongside 750,000 other kids in more than 4,000 schools across Canada. The Kick-Off assembly will take place
on May 3rd, 2016, with the actual event coming into full swing on May 20th. For more information about the event please
feel free to visit the following website: http://jumpropeforheart.ca/jumphomepage.
SOCCER INTRAMURALS
Soccer Intramurals will continue throughout the month of May. Grade 2 and 3 students who have signed up, are asked to
check the updated soccer schedule that was distributed following the initial games. Thank you to Ms. Sztork and Mrs.
Crowley-Weber for organizing this for our students.
INTERMEDIATE GIRLS’ BASKETBALL TEAM
Congratulations to our Intermediate Girls’ Basketball team for finishing first in their Brampton North East Family-Mini
Tournament! The resiliency our girls demonstrated in the championship game was resounding. After losing to St. John
Fisher in the round robin by 2 points, the girls fought back impressively to beat St. John Fisher 15-5 in our final game. These
girls demonstrated hard work, team work, responsibility, commitment and resiliency throughout our entire season. The
girls will be travelling to St. Anthony on May 5th to compete in the next round of our Family of Schools tournament. Good
luck girls! Thank you to Ms. Moniz-Baptista for her dedication and work with our Intermediate Girls’ Basketball Team.
YEARKBOOK
The 2015/2016 yearbook is well underway and it has proven to be a major success with the help of all the families that have
pre-ordered their copies. We have had an overwhelming amount of orders which promises to provide amazing memories of
all the major events from this school year. Thank you for all the orders that have come in! You can expect to receive your
yearbook by the end of June.
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SCHOOL FOCUS AND COLLABORATIVE INQUIRY
Our school focus this year will be on building “Collaborative Inquiry” (staff and students working together) while focusing
on the development of learning skills and growth mindsets. Growth mindset is a belief that a learner’s abilities can grow
and are not fixed. Inquiry-based learning is an approach to teaching and learning that places students’ questions, ideas and
observations at the centre of the learning experience. Studies show that student achievement improves enormously when
students are engaged in collaborative inquiry. Our school’s collaborative focus for 2015-2016 is:
“If we continue to model a growth mindset, through educator collaboration, as we focus on inquiry practices [in MATH,
FSL, NM, ETC.] and the explicit teaching of learning skills, then student engagement and achievement will improve.”
At school, teachers and students will work together to construct a list of behaviours and habits for each Learning Skill. Each
list will be written in kid-friendly language to help students understand each Learning Skill better. This will give students an
understanding of how each Learning Skill can be applied inside and outside of school. The school will focus on one of the
six Learning Skills each month. The students will learn the indicators for each skill and what learning habits they need to
continue to develop to lead them toward success.
To further support our collaborative inquiry, all classroom teacher are using the Mind Up resource as part of creating
conditions for learning. This resource contains lessons designed for helping students focus their attention, improve their
self-regulation skills, build resilience to stress, and develop a positive mind-set in both school and life.
In response to our EQAO statistic, we are also using Intervention Meetings for level 2 students to close the achievement
gap. At these interventions meetings, the team discuss various interventions strategies to support our level 2 learners.
CATHOLIC SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETINGS
Communication between home and school is enhanced greatly by parental involvement with the Catholic
School Advisory Council (CSAC). All parents/guardians are encouraged to come out to and participate in
meetings. The aim of the Catholic School Advisory 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.
Our Catholic School Advisory Council will be holding their meetings at 6:30 p.m. in the Library. All parents are invited to
attend. Please see dates below:
Future Meeting Dates:
Tuesday, May 17, 2016
Tuesday, June 7, 2016 (Year-End Social – Potluck)
YARD SUPERVISION
A reminder to the parents and students that yard supervision does not begin until 9:00 a.m. Students
who arrive early at school will have to remain outside. Some parents drop off their children as early as 8:45
a.m. This practice puts your children at risk. We respectfully remind you that it is your responsibility to
ensure appropriate care for your children prior to 9:00 a.m.
KISS AND RIDE
The school’s Kiss and Ride Program is located at the front of the building. The “Kiss and Ride” lane is for
stopping to drop off your child. It is NOT for parking in the morning. If you need to come into the school,
please park in a designated parking spot. The parking authorities frequently make visits to our school and
many members of our community have been ticketed with very expensive fines. For parents/guardians who wish to walk
their child to the Kindergarten area, please park your car in the parking area. Please do not park in the Kiss and Ride area or
the reserved parking spots
TRANSPORTATION
BUS LOADING ZONE
Please be reminded that the front of the school is designated as a “Bus Loading Zone”. Parents/guardians are
not permitted to pick up or drop off students in this zone. The safety of the students is our priority. Please
drop off or pick up students in the designated school parking lot or the “Kiss and Ride” area.
Please ensure that your child rides the bus to which he or she has been assigned. If you wish to change your child’s bus, bus
stop or have concerns about the bus schedule you must contact the Transportation (STOPR) department directly at (905)
890-6000.
It is a parental responsibility to ensure that kindergarten and Grade 1 students are met at the bus. If the bus driver does not
see a parent or sitter at the scheduled bus stop, the child will be returned to school.
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VISITORS AT THE SCHOOL & SAFE SCHOOLS ACCESS
All visitors and parents are requested to enter the building through the front door and check in at the
office. Please sign in, and obtain a pass if you plan to remain in the building for any reason during school
hours. Please understand that during instructional time, teachers are not available to meet with you or
to take phone calls. All messages or deliveries for students will be handled through the front office.
Students are expected to enter and exit through their designated doors.
THE ONLINE REPORTING TOOL
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School board has developed a new way to help nurture a safe, caring and inclusive school
environment. The Online Reporting Tool is intended for students in grades 3 – 8 who become aware of bullying incidents
and negative behaviours. The student can simply ‘click’ on the link found on our school’s website to fill out the report. The
report will then be directly emailed to the principal and vice-principal to be dealt with accordingly. It is important to
recognize that the Online Reporting Tool is an alternate reporting option. It is best practice to speak directly with a
responsible adult at home and/or in the school.
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. Students may register their
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” (GF 337) and the “Network User Application and
Agreement.” (GF066) Please be advised that the Dufferin-Peel 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.
The school principal may authorize limited acceptable uses of personal electronic devices during school-sanctioned 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.
INDOOR/ OUTDOOR SHOES
The students should have a pair of indoor shoes to wear at school in class and for gym. Outdoor shoes/ boots will be kept
for outdoor use only and out of the classrooms in order to reduce the amount of dirt and mud brought indoors. This will
assist our custodial staff in keeping the school clean. Thank you for your co-operation.
LATE ARRIVALS & EARLY DEPARTURES
As in the past, we ask that you call the school on the days that your child will be absent or late. This is a safety
precaution that can save precious moments should there ever be an emergency situation. We thank you for
your continued support in following this procedure. If your child will be late or absent from school, it is very
important that you notify the school before 9:00 a.m. by leaving a voice mail message on the attendance line at 905-7922268 and pressing 1, for the attendance voice mail. You should speak clearly and leave the child’s FIRST and LAST NAME,
the teacher’s name, and the reason for the absence or lateness. Any student arriving at school late is required to come to
the office to request a late slip. This allows us to change our attendance information, and mark your child late, rather than
absent. It is very important that students arrive to school on time and ready to work, as late arrivals disrupt instructional
activities and classroom routines. We respectfully request that whether students walk or are driven to school, that they are
at school before the bell rings at 9:15 a.m.
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LUNCH HOUR
During the lunch hour, all students who stay for lunch are expected to remain at school, and all students who go home for
lunch are expected to go home for lunch. If there is a change in the regular lunch hour procedure for your child,
parents/guardians are asked to provide the teacher with a note explaining the change. Student safety is essential at Cardinal
Newman School. For this reason, students staying for lunch at school will not be permitted to go to the local plaza.
We would like to remind you that the school is not equipped to provide lunches to students who are sent to school
without a lunch. Please ensure that your child has a suitable lunch, every day. If you plan to deliver your child’s lunch to
the school, please ensure that it is delivered before 12:10 p.m. and is left on the table outside the main office.
LUNCHES BROUGHT TO THE OFFICE
Please consider having your children bring their lunches with them in the morning as the Safe Schools Access
Protocol may cause delays in your child receiving lunch. If you are bringing a lunch for your child to pick up
from the office, please ensure that it is labelled with your child’s name, teacher’s name and room number.
Please instruct your child to come to the front lobby and pick it up from the lunch table. In keeping your
child’s safety at heart, students will not be permitted to go out of the building to get their lunches. In order to avoid
interruptions to instructional time, students will not be called from class.
PAPERLESS SNACKS/LUNCHES
Students and staff are encouraged to be environmentally friendly by reducing the amount of paper and plastic
waste from lunches and snacks. Last year we received GOLD level standing ECO school certification. Students
will have an opportunity to eat snacks before or after recess. Wasps, bees and birds continue to be a problem in
the schoolyard, thus snacks will not be permitted in the playground.
SEVERE FOOD ALLERGIES
Peanut and Other Life-Threatening Allergies, Sabrina’s Law Anaphylaxis Reaction
As we begin the new school year, we would like to inform you that Cardinal Newman School is an
allergen-aware school.
There are pupils in attendance at our school who suffer from severe and life-threatening allergies to
certain foods, such as peanut and tree nut products. Exposure to the smallest quantities can cause severe and lifethreatening reactions. Anaphylaxis is a severe and life threatening allergic reaction. The most common allergen triggers are
food, insect stings, medications, exercise and latex. An anaphylactic reaction involves symptoms from two or more body
systems.
We require your continued cooperation in sending foods to school with your child that are free from peanuts, nuts or their
by-products, and nut-substitute products. We cannot guarantee that any classroom is nut free, but we are attempting to
minimize exposure and keep everyone as safe and healthy as possible. We appreciate your help and support in this
important issue. We ask you to please refrain from sending birthday and special occasion edible treats into your child’s
class. Instead, perhaps you could recognize a special event by sending in a non-edible treat e.g., pencils, stickers,
notebooks. Another alternative is to commemorate your child’s birthday by purchasing a book for donation to our school
library. Should you wish to do so, we will be happy to place a sticker with a sentiment similar to: “Donated by Noah Brooks
in honour of his 5th birthday on October 18th, 2015”. Thank you in advance for your support and understanding.
If your child has been diagnosed with a severe allergy and you have not notified the school, please do so immediately.
There are forms that must be completed. Please speak with our secretaries, Mrs. Cosentino and Mrs. Machado to obtain
the requisite paperwork.
Your continued cooperation in support of our efforts to create a safe and healthy learning environment for all is greatly
appreciated!
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PIZZA AND SUBWAY LUNCHES
Pizza Days continue to run on Tuesdays. The cost is $2.00. All profits from this fundraising initiative will go to support various
school initiatives (classroom libraries, fees for tournaments, replace outdoor recess equipment, school presentations, etc.).
With special thanks to Mrs. Dafoe for organizing Pizza days for our students.
Mr. Sub is supplying our subs this year. We will have sub day on the 3rd Thursday of the month. Sub days for the 20152016 school year are May 19th, and June 16th. Order forms will be sent home each month. Please complete and submit
order forms by the indicated due date on the form. With special thanks to Mrs. Machado for organizing sub days for our
students.
SNACK SHACK
The Snack Shack is opened on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. With special thanks to Mrs. Cicione, Mrs.
Caputo-Rostami, and Mrs. Rockwood for their generosity in supervising this program.
HEAD INJURIES
Even when it may appear to be insignificant, we are obliged to inform parents and guardians of all reported head injuries
occurring at school. We do this in recognition of the potential danger of any injury involving the head area. Our interest is
not to alarm you, but to keep you informed. Please remind your child to let a staff member know if they bump their head or
if they get hurt at school.
PEDICULOSIS – HEAD LICE
Pediculosis is not considered a health problem because it is not a communicable disease. However, from time to time
incidents of pediculosis occur in any school. It is recommended that parents inspect their children’s hair, especially if
persistent itching and scratching of the scalp is noticed. Please inform the school if you discover an infestation. Your
pharmacist may suggest treatment information. Remind your child that it is not appropriate to share other children’s combs
and/or headgear, hats, etc.
MEDICATION
We have a number of students in the school with health conditions requiring specialized medication or supervision. In order
for students to have access to medicine on a daily basis or for us to store medication in the school, your doctor MUST complete
the required form. Please ask Mrs. Cosentino or Mrs. Machado for the GF035 should you wish for us to store your child’s
prescription or doctor authorized medication. All medication of this sort is to be stored in the school office. We take this
precaution so that medication does not fall into the wrong hands. If your child has a medical condition, please notify the
school office.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS
All volunteers having direct contact with students are required to provide a C.B.C. (Criminal Background Check). The new
board policy has been expanded and includes volunteering on class trips, in classrooms, Catholic School Advisory Council, etc.
If there are any community members wishing to volunteer, please visit the school office to pick up the necessary volunteer
criminal reference check paperwork.
EXCURSIONS AND FIELD TRIPS
Classes occasionally take educational trips to extend learning opportunities in curriculum areas. Teachers need to follow
appropriate Board procedures. A limited number of trips may be planned by teachers. By LAW the school must have on file
permission forms, which must be signed by the parents/guardians.
If, on the day of the excursion, your child has not returned his/her forms, and the parent/guardian cannot come into the
school to sign the permission forms, the student will remain at the school. Students will be reminded by their teachers about
this policy prior to the trip taking place.
Staff will offer generous timelines for return of trip permission forms and funds in order that parents/guardians have
significant opportunity to submit all paperwork and fees. Parents wishing to volunteer as supervisors must have a valid
Criminal Background Check and/or a current Annual Offense Declaration on file at our office.
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PLASP CHILD CARE SERVICES
PLASP Child Care Services operates Before and After School Programs at this school. The Before School Program operates
from 7:30 a.m. until school begins. A nutritious breakfast is served daily. The After School Program runs from the end of
the school day until 6:00 p.m. Children participate in recreational activities, are served a nutritious snack daily and have
time for homework. Fee assistance is available for those who qualify. Visit www.plasp.com and register your child online
today.
PLASP operates Before and After School Programs at this school in Rooms 27 and 28. Those involved in this program must
use the regular entrance doors for access to this program. Use of the classroom’s side door into the parking lot is prohibited
for reasons of safety.
SCHOOL WEBSITE & EMAIL COMMUNICATION
CANADA’S ANTI-SPAM LEGISLATION
On July 1, 2014, Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) came into law. It prohibits the sending of commercial electronic
messages, including e-mails that encourage participation in a commercial activity, unless the sender has received the
recipient’s consent prior to sending the message.
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board and Cardinal Newman School require your consent to send any electronic
messages which promote, advertise or offer for sale goods and services, such as, school photos or school fundraisers. If you
are interested in receiving emails from the school, including the monthly newsletter, you may pick up a copy of Canada’s
Anti-Spam Legislation (C.A.S.L.) form from the main office, and return the completed form to your child’s teacher. You
may withdraw your consent at any time by notifying the main office. Please visit our website at www.dpcdsb.org/CNEWM
for the latest school information.
DPCDSB is now on Twitter! For the latest board news and information, follow us @DPCDSBSchools.
Cardinal Newman is now on Twitter! Please follow us @CNEWM_Brampton
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2016 - 2017 Modified School Year Calendar
First day of classes Elementary and Secondary Schools
First Day of classes Semester 2 Secondary
School Year ends Elementary and Secondary Schools
Number of school days for the 2016 – 2017 school year
Number of Instructional Days in Elementary Schools
Number of Instructional Days in Secondary Schools
Number of Professional Activity Days in Elementary Schools
Number of Professional Activity Days in Secondary Schools
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Tuesday, September 6, 2016
Friday, February 3, 2017
Friday, June 30, 2017
194
187
187
7
7
School Holidays for the 2016-2017 School Year
Every Saturday and Sunday
Labour Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Break (inclusive)
Family Day
Mid-Winter Break
Good Friday
Easter Monday
Victoria Day
Monday, September 5, 2016
Monday, October 10, 2016
Monday, December 26, 2016 to Friday, January 6, 2017
Monday, February 20, 2017
Monday, March 13, 2017 to Friday, March 17, 2017 (inclusive)
Friday, April 14, 2017
Monday, April 17, 2017
Monday, May 22, 2017
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Elementary Schools – Professional Activity Days
Friday, September 16, 2016
Principal’s Day: Re-organization/Faith Development
Friday, November 18, 2016
Provincial Priorities in a Catholic Context
Monday, January 23, 2017
Term 1 Assessment and Evaluation of Pupil Progress
Friday, February 10, 2017
Reporting to Parents
Friday, May 12, 2017
Provincial Priorities in a Catholic Context
Monday, June 12, 2017
Term 2 Assessment and Evaluation of Pupil Progress
Friday, June 30, 2017
Provincial Priorities in a Catholic Context
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
St. Sofia Only – Professional Activity Days
Friday, September 16, 2016
Principal’s Day: Re-organization/Faith Development
Friday, November 18, 2016
Provincial Priorities in a Catholic Context
Monday, January 23, 2017
Term 1 Assessment and Evaluation of Pupil Progress
Friday, February 10, 2017
Reporting to Parents
Friday, May 12, 2017
Provincial Priorities in a Catholic Context
Monday, June 12, 2017
Term 2 Assessment and Evaluation of Pupil Progress
Friday, June 30, 2017
Provincial Priorities in a Catholic Context
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Secondary Schools – Professional Activity Days
Friday, September 16, 2016
Provincial Priorities in a Catholic Context
Friday, November 18, 2016
Provincial Priorities in a Catholic Context
Thursday, February 2, 2017
Principal’s Day: Semester Turnaround
Friday, May 12, 2017
Provincial Priorities in a Catholic Context
Wednesday, June 28, 2017
*Principal’s Day: Year End Reporting and Activities
Thursday, June 29, 2017
*Principal’s Day: Year End Reporting and Activities
Friday, June 30, 2017
*Principal’s Day: Year End Reporting and Activities
*Semester and year end evaluations and school wide promotion meetings; contact parents with summer school
recommendations, OSR and report card preparation; inventory management of books, equipment, learning materials;
curriculum development for new course outlines; goal setting for the upcoming school year.
 Secondary Schools – Examination Days
Semester 1: January 25, 26, 27, 30, 31, 2017
Semester 2: June 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 2017
February 1, 2017 – Instructional Day – Examination Review
June 27, 2017
– Instructional Day – Examination Review
Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board - Adult and Continuing Education
ADULT PROGRAMS
ESL Non-Credit
ELEMENTARY SUMMER SCHOOL
Open to
ESL DPCDSB
High School Students only
Principal Recommendation Required
Grade 7 & 8
ESL
CITIZENSHIP
FSL
ADULT CO-OP
COMPUTER CLASSES
COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING
Grades 9 to 12
Various ESL Sites (July only)
St. Gabriel Adult
Learning Centre
Brian J. Fleming Adult
Learning Centre
905-891-9263 ext. 37988
brunella.trinca@dpcdsb.org
Mississauga
Holy Cross
St. Faustina
St. Francisi of Assisi
St. Gertrude
St. Philip
SUMMER LITERACY CAMP
SUMMER SCHOOL
Grades SK to 6
Grades 9 to 12
Principal Recommendation Required
Brampton
Bolton/Caledon
St. Cornelius
St. John the Baptist
St. Peter
Brampton
Father C.W. Sullivan
SECONDARY
St. Edmund Campion
St. Marguerite d’Youville
St. Thomas Aquinas
Mississauga
Father Michael Goetz
Loyola Catholic S.S.
St. Joan of Arc
St. Joseph
St. Marcellinus
July 4 to July 22, 2016
Contact:
Brunella Trinca
for additional information
http://www.dpcdsb.org/CEC/Programs/
Adult+Education/
July 4 - July 29, 2016
July & August 2016
July 11 to July 29, 2016
Fee-for-service
LOCATIONS
Good Shepherd
St. Ursula
Bolton
St. Nicholas
Brampton
Lester B. Pearson
St. Angela Merici
St. Jean-Marie Vianney
Venerable Michael J. McGivney
Mississauga
Father Daniel Zanon
St. Bernard Clairvaux
St. Catherine of Siena
St. Gregory
St. John of the Cross
St. Louis
St. Pio of Pietrelcina
http://www.dpcdsb.org/CEC/Programs/
Summer+Learning/Secondary+Summer+School.htm
Questions?
Please contact us:
870 Queen St. West
Suite 100
Mississauga, ON
L5H 4G1
Telephone: 905-891-9263
Fax: 905-271-9060
http://www.dpcdsb.org/CEC/
Extraordinary Lives Start With a Great Catholic Education
Teacher
L. Kasaboski
Room
Date & Time
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Science Explorations:
Space Travel & Name that Energy!
Wednesday May 4th @ 11:30- 12:10
S. Moroniewicz
33
J. Capel
31
J. Racco
34
G. Rockwood
32
B. Goetz
30
S. Sequeira
29
A. Palmieri
10
T. Patterson &
B. Guglielmi
Gym 1
C. Abela-Prins
Tuesday May 3 @ 9:55 – 10:35
Where Heart Speaks to Heart”
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#MyCatholicEducation
Monday May 2nd @ 1:10 – 2:10
Confirmation Mosaic
Monday May 2nd @ 10:30 – 11:15
Confirmation Mosaic
Monday May 2nd @ 10:30 – 11:15
cardinal newman
Elementary school
“Opening Doors of Mercy”
May 1st – May 6th, 2016
Interactive Problem Solving in Math
SERC Classroom
Wednesday May 4th @ 10am
Amazing Athletics
Tuesday May 3rd 11:30 – 12:10
Blue Spruce Voting
C. Resendes
M. Tuason
Mercy that Loves Lesson
Mrs. Chiechi’s Grade 1/2 Class
Wednesday May 4th, 2016 @ 11:30 - 12:10
2
Gym 1
Body Movement
Mrs. Chiechi’s Grade 1/2 Class
Monday May 2nd @ 11:30
Dr. Dodge Ball
Tuesday May 3rd at the following times:
Mrs. Chiechi’s Grade 1/2 Class @ 1:30 – 2:10
Mrs. Goodwin’s Grade 3/4 Class @2:25 – 3:05
Mrs. Camarda’s Grade 2 Class @ 3:05 – 3:45
J. Strazzeri
19
B. Guglielmi
29
“Comment Y Aller” Play
Mrs. Goodwin’s Grade 3/4 Class
Wednesday May 4th, 2016 @ 11:45 – 12:10
All Students can Parlez en Francais
Mrs. Rostami’s Grade 4 Class
Monday May 2, 2016 @ 3:05 – 3:45
“Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.”
We invite you to visit
your child’s classroom during
Catholic Education Week
All parents, grandparents and guardians are cordially invited to
visit their children’s classrooms as we celebrate
Catholic Education Week,
May 1st - May 6th, 2016.
This is a wonderful opportunity to see your children’s learning
in action. Please check the schedule to know when to visit
your children’s classrooms.
Teacher
Room
P. Alati & S. D’Souza
27
M. DiCarlantonio &
M. Calalang-Austria
1
N. Zubac &
E. Oyaneder
28
Come and join us for some Spring Activities
like painting, crafts, and stories. Come and take a
Kindergarten adventure with us.
Wednesday May 4th @ 9:30 – 10:30
A. Fiorletta
5
A Visit from Author Karen Johnson
J. Weber-Crowley
3
A Visit from Author Karen Johnson
A. Chiechi
6
A Visit from Author Karen Johnson
N. Camarda
9
A Visit from Author Karen Johnson
O. Sztork
7
A Visit from Author Karen Johnson
A. Valdivia,
M. Forgione &
M. Del VicarioGoodwin
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Created in H is Image and Likeness
S. Caputo-Rostami
SCHOOL-WIDE EVENT:
Aussie X Program
C. Trias
Computer
Lab
17
FDK Spring Activities
Wednesday May 4th @ 11:15 – 12:45
Thursday May 5th @ 9:30 – 11:00
Wednesday May 4th @ 9:30 – 11:00
Thursday May 5th @ 1:30 – 3:00
Wednesday May 4th @ 1:30 – 3:00
Wednesday May 4th @ 1:10 – 2:10
Rejoice in the light of the Lord! Please join us as we
gather together as a grade level community to celebrate
our faith for we have been created in God's image and
likeness. All are welcome to participate in a morning of
activities, prayer and song.
All About Me Portfolio
Wednesday May 4th @ 10:00 – 11:00
Ancient Civilization/Aborig inal Group
Inquiry Presentations
Wednesday May 4th @ 9:55 – 10:35
Thursday May 5th and Friday May 6th
Aussie X is an in-school, camp, community sport and cultural program.
Through the sports of AUSSIE RULES FOOTBALL, CRICKET,
NETBALL and RUGBY, Aussie X promote the powerful life lessons of
Havin’ a Go (trying new things), Goodonya Mate (praise others), You Little
Rippa (celebrate Havin’ a Go).
Date & Time
M. D’Aguanno
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A Prayerful Meditation: “Come to Me Lord”
Wednesday May 4th @ 10:00 – 10:30
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