Guardian Angels Catholic Elementary School
62 Heatherdale Dr., Brampton, Ontario L7A 2H4
Tel.: 905-595-0909 Fax.: 905-846-6932
Newsletter #5
February
Principal: T. Waters
Vice Principal: T. Owens
Secretary: B. Waud
Asst. Secretary: G. Odoardi
School Website: http://w3.dpcdsb.org/GANGL
2013
Parish: Guardian Angels (905) 970-9175
Pastor: Father J. Gogolewski
Trustee: Linda Zanella (Brampton wards 2,5,6) (905) 579-0126
School Council Chair: K. Italiano
Superintendent: C. Pitoscia
Virtue of the Month: Respect
We all deserve to be treated respectfully by others. However, in
order to be respected we also have to respect ourselves. Everyone
has a right to go to school/work free of gossip, name-calling, and put-downs. We should
expect to be treated with respect by everyone we meet – our brothers and sisters in Jesus.
Prayer for Respect
All mighty God, giver of all that is good.
We thank you for the precious gift of human life.
Guide us to respect all life.
Like St. Francis, help us to see the beauty and goodness in all living things
Help us to imitate your respect for life.
For the life of children, making us glad with their enthusiasm
For the life of young people, hoping for a better world
For the life of the sick and disabled, teaching us humility
For the life of the elderly, witnessing patience and wisdom.
We thank you Lord.
Like Blessed Mary, may we always say yes to your gift of life.
May we have respect for all.
We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Friday, February 8th
PA DAY
Parent Teacher Interviews
No School for Students
To Light, To Guard, To Rule and Guide – Guardian Angels
February is “Black History Month”. As part of our focus this month on the Catholic virtue
of RESPECT, we recognize, highlight, and celebrate the gifts that our rich cultural and racial
diversity enable us to experience and enjoy.
PARKING LOT SAFETY
We continue to thank all our parents and guardians who drive to the
school to drop off or pick up students as they follow these simple
guidelines:
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Enter the parking lots slowly
Do not back up your car once you enter the parking lot.
Park in a designated parking spot first, if one is available.
Continue to use only the Kiss ‘n Ride lane in the front parking lot.
Please continue to not park your car in the Bus Lane.
Never leave your car unattended in the drive thru lanes
Idle Cars in the Parking Lot
An important note to parents; vehicles should not be left running in the school parking lot.
Idling wastes fuel, damages vehicle engines and sends harmful gases into the air. Children
are particularly susceptible to the effects of air pollution because they breathe more per
pound of body weight than adults do. School pickup and drop-off zones are one of the top
places where children stand amidst exhaust fumes. We caution parents not to leave running
vehicles unattended due to the potential risks this poses for students.
Public Speaking Contest
Wednesday, February 20th, students from Grades 4 to 8 will be participating in the school’s
public speaking contest.
Sock It to the Homeless
As a community, we at Guardian Angels always strive to help those who may need comfort
or assistance whenever we can. During these harsh winter months, it is a time when that
assistance may be most needed. We have recently discovered that although food and
shelter are vital for many of the homeless community, a simple item, such as a pair of socks,
goes a long way to provide some warmth and comfort throughout these months.
Mr. Bloom, together with Mrs. Parris’ grade six class would like to invite the Guardian
Angels community to join us in our “Sock it to the Homeless” sock drive where we can
ensure that clean and dry socks can be distributed to those who are in need.
Beginning Friday February 1st and ending Friday February 15th, we will collect brand new,
adult sized socks. Boxes will be placed for collection in the front foyer. Since February is
traditionally a month where we express the virtue of love during the midst of winter, we are
culminating this drive with a “Sock Hop” dance. If we reach our goal of 1000 socks, the
whole school will be invited to participate in the Valentine’s “sock hop” on Friday February
15th! We hope that this small drive will somehow make a big impact, provide warmth, and
perhaps a little cheer during a dreary winter!
IT’S WINTER TIME...DRESS WARMLY!
The cold weather has arrived and will be here to stay for a while! Please ensure that your
children are dressed appropriately and warmly for this weather. Hats, winter coats, mittens
and boots are the very minimum children should have for days like these. Layered clothing
also helps keep the body warm.
We will be attentive to cold weather warnings and wind chill factors. Our students will go
outdoors, along with our teacher supervisors, for brief periods of time even on cold days. A
modified outdoor time may occur depending on the temperature and/or wind chill. (e.g. 15°c to-20°c students go outside for 20 minutes and -20°c and colder students do not go
out). Proper dress and physical activity will ensure that our students are warm for that
period of time.
Fresh air is important for everyone’s health. During the school day, children require outdoor
time to exercise, to socialize, and to be rejuvenated and ready to learn! Let’s focus upon
dressing properly and enjoying our wonderful Canadian winter!
PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE OFFICE AS WE MONITOR THE WEATHER CONDITIONS FREQUENTLY! Fresh air is important for everyone’s health. During the school day, children require outdoor
time to exercise, to socialize, and to be rejuvenated and ready to learn! Let’s focus upon
dressing properly and enjoying our wonderful Canadian winter!
Parents in the School
Teaching your child in a safe and happy environment is our goal. With this in mind there is a
Visitor Identification Program in place at Guardian Angels. All non-staff must report to the
main office for identification and to state their business. During school hours, no one is
permitted to visit classrooms or loiter in the hall. All parents/guardians are reminded that
they should enter the school through the main front door and proceed to the office to sign in.
We attempt to keep classroom disruptions to a minimum so that students can get on with
the business of learning. Please note that all students are dismissed from their regular doors
and should meet their parents/guardians at these doors.
As always, your continued cooperation is much appreciated and allows us to provide the
safest and best learning environment for the children.
GRADE 2 SACRAMENTAL PREPERATION UPDATE The Grade 2 students have been very busy preparing for the Sacrament of First Communion and Reconciliation. On April 18th, students will participate in their First Reconciliation here in our school gym. We look forward to celebrating the Sacrament of First Communion with you and your family on April 28th, 2013 at OLF Parish (3:00 p.m.) GRADE EIGHT STUDENTS CONFIRMED IN THEIR FAITH: The Grade Eight students are working diligently preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. Confession will be heard for all participating in the sacrament on April 18th, 2013. Our students will be confirmed at Guardian Angels Church (Campion) on Saturday, May 11th, 2013 at 5:00PM. Moving?
Please inform the office as soon as possible if you are planning to move between now
and September 2013. Current Flex Boundary admissions are not guaranteed. If
you move out of the school catchment area it is in the best interest of your child that
he/she attends their local school. Flex boundary admissions must be requested in writing
to the school Principal each year.
SPORTS
Guardian Angels Hockey Team
T. Waters
We have entered a grade 6, 7, 8 hockey team into a tournament at Cassie Campbell on
February 14th. Players must be presently involved in organized ice hockey and have all
the necessary protective equipment to play. Good luck to all players and have fun!
Intermediate Basketball Teams
We wish both the boys and girls teams all the best as they prepare for the upcoming
Brampton West Family Tournaments. Thank you to Mr. Valezi, Ms. Wajzer and Mr.
Morris for coaching. Parents please come out and cheer on our teams.
Intermediate Boys Basketball
Congratulations to our Intermediate boys basketball for recently capturing
the Notre Dame Invitational Basketball Tournament Championship. The
boys were also recently treated to an exhibition game at the ACC where
they got to play on the Toronto Raptors official court. It was an amazing
experience that they will never forget.
Important Immunization Message from Peel Public Health
Peel Public Health will be reviewing immunization records of all students at our school.
Peel Public Health must have proof that your child has been fully vaccinated
(immunized) according to the Ontario immunization schedule.
If you receive a letter, please ensure that your child has received the required
vaccine(s), then give the date(s) your child received these vaccine dose(s) to Peel Public
Health immediately to update your child’s record.
For more information, please call Peel Public Health at 905-799-7700, or visit
www.ImmunizePeel.ca. Translation services are available.
Feb 7
Parent Interview Evening
Feb 8
PA DAY No school for students
Feb 11
Intermediate Girls Basketball Tournament at Guardian Angels
Feb 11
Intermediate Boys Basketball Tournament
Feb 12
Shrove Tuesday
Feb 12
Raptors Game
Feb 14
Happy Valentine’s Day
Feb 14
Grade 6, 7, 8 Ice Hockey Tournament at CC
Feb 15
Sock Hop Dance
Feb 18
Family Day, NO SCHOOL
Feb 19
FDK Excursion
Feb 20
Public Speaking Finals – School Gym
Feb 22
Ash Wednesday
Feb 26
Board Basketball Tournament at St. Roch
Feb 27
Mrs.Gibson Power’s class trip to Silvercreek
Feb 27
Intermediate Ski Trip
March 4
Lenten Mass
March 5
Mrs. Sousa’s class trip to Silvercreek
March 7
Mrs. DiMuzio’s class trip to Silvercreek
March 11
March Break
March 22
Family Chess Tournament at
Guardian Angels
March 26
Grade 8 Graduation Photographs
March 29
Good Friday
March 31
Easter Sunday
Guardian Angels School
Raptors Night
Toronto Raptors
vs
Denver Nuggets
Tuesday, February 12th, 2013
7:00 p.m.
(Grades 7, 8 students only)
Catholic School Council
Next Meeting:
Tuesday, February 5 @ 7:00pm.
All are welcome.
Ash Wednesday
February 13th, 2013
March Break 2013
PHONE CALLS
March 11th - March 15th, 2013
Between 2:30 and 3:30 each day our office receives numerous phone calls from parents with
messages for their children. With the lines tied up, these are often left as messages on our
machine. In an effort to ensure that we do not miss one of these messages and not get it to
your child on time, we ask that you please ensure that arrangements are made the night
be-fore and children know what they are to do after school.
In addition, we encourage parents to send lunches, notes and messages in the morning with
their child(ren) in an effort to avoid interruptions in the classroom. It is also extremely
inappropriate for parents to request Mrs. Waud to get their children out of class to speak to
them on the phone during instructional time. This creates unnecessary disruptions to the
students, teachers and office staff. We understand that emergencies do happen and we will
do our best to assist in these situations.
Thank you for your cooperation.