St. Maria Goretti Catholic Elementary School
121 Royal Orchard Drive Brampton, Ontario L6X 4K9
TEL (905) 454 - 4458
FAX (905) 454 – 0360
CHILDREN ARE OUR FOCUS. THEIR GOOD IS AT THE CENTRE OF ALL THAT WE DO
Principal
Superintendent
Trustee
Secretary
S. Mifsud
S. Steer
D. D’Souza
N. Eisan
Parish
Pastor
Associate Pastor
St. Anne Church
Fr. J. Cherickal
Fr. F. Morrone
November 2015
PARENT NEWSLETTER
November Prayer
Little poppy
Given to me,
Help me Keep Canada
Safe and Free.
I’ll wear a little poppy,
As red as red can be,
To show that I remember
Those who fought for me.
Principal’s Message
The month of November is a month of remembrance; we remember in our prayers all the Saints, all
the souls of our faithful departed and we remember in a special way those unknown courageous
souls who lost their lives in the great battles for our freedom so that we may live in peaceful times.
We remember, we pray and we thank God for the freedom that we enjoy today.
The month of November is one in which we celebrate the virtue of Conscience. A person of
conscience chooses to do the right thing, even when it is hard and takes time to think and pray before
making decisions. Our Remembrance Day Celebration will be on November 11th at 11:00 a.m. in the
gym, please join us. Our virtue assembly will be on Tuesday, November 26th @ 2:00 p.m., Please join
us.
Virtues
During the month of November we will focus on the
virtue of Conscience….
A person of conscience:
- chooses to do the right thing, even when
it is hard to do so
-takes the time to think and pray before
making decisions
-knows that their actions and decisions
affect all those around them
-thinks of others before themselves
No Child Without
St. Maria Goretti participates in the No Child
Without program . This program provides free
Medic Alert membership for students at our
school. Brochures can be obtained at the school
office or you can visit www.nochildwithout.ca to
learn more about the program.
Our Student Monitors for the 2015’16 school year are;
Mrs. Kaidas, Mr. Gonzalez, and Mrs. DeMedeiros.
Thank you to them for all the work they do!
School Council 2015-2016
We are delighted to introduce the following
members of our School Council:
Co-Chairs: Sonya Montgomery & Ana Almeida
Treasurer: Collin De Sousa
Secretary: Brenda Cvitanovic
Parish Rep: Maria Balio
OAPCE Rep: Bernadette DeMedeiros
Council members: Nina Garcia,Pamela Rodrigues
and Dodi DeLeye
Next Meeting: Thurs., Nov 5th @ 6:45 pm.
New Council Members are always welcome!!
Pizza Day – Tuesdays
Students can purchase a slice of pepperoni pizza for
a toonie. Students can order their pizza at the
beginning of the day on Tuesdays. No extra slices
will be ordered, so slices cannot be purchased at
lunch time.
St. Maria Goretti is now on Twitter! For the
most current happenings……
Follow us on Twitter @StMariaGorett
School Council Fundraiser
Our School Council will be running the “La
Montagne” Chocolate Fundraiser. Our “Kick off”
assembly is Wednesday, Nov. 18th. Chocolates will
go home on Thursday, Nov. 19th. Funds raised this
year will go toward having murals painted in the
school library. One box per family will go home.
Please make every effort to support our fundraiser
as it benefits all students!
Homework Help
If your child is in grade 7-10 and struggling with
math, extra help is now available. Students can log
in for extra tutoring or assistance in math from
Sunday to Thursday, 5:30 to 9:30 pm. for one to
one confidential help.
To access http://HomeworkHelp.ilc.org your child
will receive a Board access code, as well as help
setting up an account from their teacher at the
school.
adhere to procedures that should be followed by
everyone.
Bags 2 School
Need to reorganize your closets – Now is the time!
We are collecting clothing for the Bags 2 School
Program. The Bags have gone home with your
child. All proceeds will go to ShareLife. Drop off
dates are Nov. 23 -27th.
School Screening Association will be
visiting our school to conduct their clinic
Your child’s hearing and vision should be screened
every year

Growing children are very susceptible to middle ear
problems and one of the best ways to prevent hearing
loss is early detection of middle ear function issues.
Thank you to the many parents who
continue to follow the safety guidelines
for the drop off and pick up of children. These
guidelines are in place to keep all children safe.

A visit to an audiologist costs upwards of $50.00 and
is not covered by O.H.I.P. However, if your child is
referred to a hospital clinic by your doctor, the cost is
covered by O.H.I.P.
The following reviews the school protocol:

Your child’s hearing is not being monitored unless
they are being seen by an Audiologist or and E.N.T.
A Free vision screening is included with the Hearing
Clinic. Eye Examinations are covered by OHIP.
Kiss and Ride/Parking/Safety
TRAFFIC SAFETY
The KISS and RIDE LANE is designed to be a
quick and convenient method to drop off children at
school, without the need to park or leave your
vehicle.
Parking in the Kiss and Ride Lane is prohibited.
Illegally parked vehicles pose a danger to students
and pedestrians.

A fee of $15.00 is collected to help offset the cost of
bringing this clinic to our school
A permission form will be sent home with your child,
approximately 2 weeks before the clinic date. Please fill out
the form, include $15.00 fee and return to the school prior to
the clinic date.
‘Good Grades start with Good Hearing and Vision’
Parking at the front of the school is prohibited.
After dropping children at Kiss and Ride, parents
are to use the front driveway as a drive through.
There is no parking.
Terry Fox Run
Thank you so much to all the families
of St. Maria Goretti who once again supported
our school effort. Our children raised $1193.50
If you wish to walk your child to school, please park
in a designated spot or on the road.
St. Edmund Campion Secondary School
Please be advised, that the City of Brampton,
Parking Enforcement will be present to heighten
safety awareness during peak drop off and pick up
times.
Unfortunately, a few adults have become upset
with staff members who have reminded them
that these rules must be followed by all, for the
safety of all. Please remember that staff
members are doing their job, and that your
child is witness to your reactions in these
situations. Our continued thanks to all
parents/guardians/caregivers who continue to
Nov. 4th - “Take Your Kids to High School Day”,
an orientation session for grade 8 students at
Campion.
Neighbourhood Policing Unit
This year we welcome Officer Heather and
Officer Chad from Peel Police 22 Division.
They will be visiting our school, getting to
know staff and students as well as
assisting with our Lockdown drills and
talking with classes about topics such as
community helpers and internet safety.
Volunteers
Progress Reports &
Interviews
Information regarding Progress
Reports for all students in Grade
1-8 will be sent home shortly.
Progress Reports will be
distributed on November 17th,
2015. Interviews for
parents/guardians requesting to
meet or for teachers requesting
to meet with parents/guardians
will be held on Thursday,
November 19th.
EXTENDED FRENCH INFORMATION MEETING
Grade 4 parent(s)/guardian(s), who wish to enroll
their child in a Grade 5 Extended French class for
September, 2016 are invited to attend an
information meeting at:
School:
Address:
Date:
Time:
St. Anne
124 Vodden Street, Brampton
January 15, 2015
7:00 p.m.
At the present time, the above mentioned school is
the designated centre for our area. Applications
will be accepted at that centre until 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 16th, 2016.
Volunteers are a very important part of our
school. If you wish to volunteer in the school on
a regular basis or for school excursions you
must have a current Criminal Reference Check.
Please see the school Secretary, Mrs. Eisan for
forms.
November 2- All Souls day
November 4 – “Take your kid to School Day” for
grade 8s @ St. Edmund Campion
November 5 - School Council – 6:45 pm
November 11 – Remembrance Day Assembly
@11:00 a.m. – Parents welcome
November 13 – See/Hear clinic
November 13 – Picture Retake Day
November 16-20 – Bullying Awareness Week
November 16, 17 & 20 – Aussie X here
November 17 – Progress Reports Go Home
November 18 – Chocolate Fundraiser “Kick off”
Assembly @ 11:00 a.m.
November 19 – Parent/Teacher interviews
November 19 – Fundraiser begins: Chocolates Go
Home
November 26 – Virtue Assembly @ 2:00 p.m. –
Parents Welcome
December 1 – Advent Mass @ 11:00 am. – Parents
Welcome
December 8 – Family Christmas Night (Pictures with
Santa & Gingerbread Houses)
December 18 – Last day for students before the
Christmas Break
January 4 – Classes resume
April 9 – First Communion – St. Anne Church @ 1:30
PED POLICY & WI-FI ACCESS FOR
STUDENTS
Students are now 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.
Cold Weather
A reminder to all parents and guardians that as
the cold weather approaches students will need
to be dressed appropriately for outdoor
weather. It is important for students to have a
winter jacket, hat, mittens or gloves and boots
so that they are able to enjoy outdoor recess in
the colder months.
Full Day Kindergarten Registration
Monday, January 25, 2016
pm
7:00 pm – 9:00
(Snow date: Tuesday, January 26, 2016)
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
9:00 am –
3:00 pm
Thursday, January 28, 2016
9:00 am –
3:00 pm
Friday, January 29, 2016
9:00 am –
3:00 pm
Parent Evening to Support the Transition
of Students with Differing Abilities into
Kindergarten
Tuesday, January 12, 2016 – CEC Room 301,
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
(Snow Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2016) Storage and Administration of Medication
If your child requires medication please have
the necessary forms completed and return them,
along with any medication, to the office as soon
as possible. Forms are available at the school
office. Parents are responsible for ensuring that
all medication and forms are updated annually
for any student who requires medication to be
administered at school. Please note that all
medication forms require a doctor’s signature.
Trustees select Marianne Mazzorato as
new director of the Dufferin-Peel Catholic
District School Board
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is
pleased to announce the appointment of Marianne
Mazzorato as director designate of education and
secretary to the board.
Ms. Mazzorato will serve as director designate
effective November 16, 2015 until January 15, 2016
when she succeeds John B. Kostoff, who will retire
after eight years as director.
Ms. Mazzorato holds degrees from University of
Guelph (Bachelor of Applied Science), University
of Toronto (Bachelor of Education), and Brock
University (Master of Education). She is a currently
a doctoral candidate at University of Toronto OISE.
Marianne Mazzorato began her career at DufferinPeel in 1983. During her 32 years as an educator,
she has served as Elementary Teacher, VicePrincipal, Principal, Superintendent of Schools,
Superintendent of Program and, for the past two
years, as Superintendent of Early Years,
Community Partnerships/Relations. From 20112013, she was seconded to the Education Quality
and Assessment Office (EQAO) as Chief
Assessment Officer.
of the largest and most diverse Catholic school
boards in this province.”
“I look forward to working with a very strong
senior administration team, in conjunction with the
board of trustees,” said Marianne Mazzorato. “We
must strive to continue the great work being carried
out in our schools in terms of increasing student
achievement and well-being as we continue the
tradition of excellence in Catholic education that
has been the hallmark of this board.”
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board
serves approximately 82,000 students in 149
schools located throughout Mississauga, Brampton,
Caledon and Orangeville. With approximately
11,000 employees, the board is also one of the
largest employers in the region.
French Immersion Registration
Brampton Sites:
Our Lady of Providence
St. Angela Merici
St. Joachim
Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2015 7:00 p.m.
“Marianne Mazzorato brings a wealth of Catholic
leadership experience to the director’s post,” said
Mario Pascucci, board chair. “The selection process
was wholly designed and managed by the Board of
Trustees,” said Pascucci, who added, “It was a
difficult process, but we believe Ms. Mazzorato is
the person to lead us through the coming years. We
look forward to working with her as head of our
senior management team.”
“The appointment of Marianne Mazzorato
represents a bold new direction for the DufferinPeel board,” said John B. Kostoff, director of
education. “She brings new ideas and vision to one
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