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St. Dunstan School
March 2015
Principal
L. O’Neill
Secretary
J. Kalynowsky
Trustee
Luz del Rosario
416.528.6447
Superintendent
D. Amaral
905.890.1221
Parish
St. Joseph Church
5440 Durie Road
Mississauga, ON
L5M 2J6
905.826.2766
School Hours
Grades FDK - 8
8:30-11:25 & 12:25 3:00
St. Dunstan School
1525 Cuthbert Ave.
Mississauga, ON
L5M 3R6
905.567.5050
http://
www.dpcdsb.org/
DUNST
Dear God
during this season of Lent,
may you help us,
to thank you for the new life you gave to
our world and to our spirits,
to find your presence around us in the
sparkle of sunshine,
a word given in encouragement,
a smile shared in passing,
to open our hearts to your call,
to serve one another with your loving compassion,
to have the courage to ask for help as we journey,
and to know when we have gone off path,
to remember what Lent is all about
and to turn our lives toward you.
Amen
The season of Lent is a highlight in the Catholic calendar. During the month of Lent we
pay special attention to turning away from sin to cleanse our hearts and prepare for the
joyous feast of Easter. It is time for prayer, penance and works of charity for others.
Classroom discussion and activities are designed to enhance an understanding of the Holy
Season of Lent. All of these activities are intended to help our students understand the
wonderful journey towards the Resurrection. During this month we are each challenged
to cleanse our hearts and prepare for the feast of Easter.
The staff of St. Dunstan would like to wish everyone a safe and relaxing March Break. We
look forward to seeing everyone back at school on Monday, March 23.
Our Primary intramural soccer league is contesting
their final games this week. The students were very
enthusiastic and demonstrated great compassion and
leadership skills. Thank you to Mrs. Fifield,
Miss Monardo, Mrs. Gibson and Mrs. Swanek for
giving up their lunch hours to organize and supervise
the students. A special thank you as well to the
Intermediate students who helped with refereeing
the games.
Mississauga South Family Chess
Tournament
Competitors from the Junior and Intermediate
divisions will demonstrate their chess skills in a
team competition to be held at St. Francis of
Assisi School on Friday, March 6 . Thank
you to Ms. Krampert for coaching this year’s
team.
Moving
If you are planning a move, or have already
moved, please let us know. You are required to
complete new assessment forms even if you
move within our school boundaries. If you are
moving to a new school we will give you a
Transfer Form to take with you to the new
school. We will be preparing classes for
September 2015 and this information will be
helpful in determining class placements.
EQAO
The EQAO (Education Quality and Accountability
Office) testing of our Grade 3 and 6 students will take
place from May 25th through to June 5th. Please try to
avoid scheduling any doctor’s appointments or
anything else that will take your child out of school during
the testing dates. Tests and materials cannot be given out
to parents prior to or during the testing.
A letter to Grade 3 and 6 parents with further
2015 Annual Offence Declaration For Volunteers
information will be sent home closer to the testing dates. On our school website, in the Parents section, you’ll
find a copy the school’s 2015 Annual Offence
Declaration for Volunteers. If you have a Criminal
Reference Check here at the school, we’re asking
you to please complete, sign and submit this
declaration to the office. We're very thankful and
Recognition Assembly
appreciative of everyone’s commitment and
Our next recognition assembly will be held on
support to the students of St. Dunstan. If you're
Friday, March 13th at 1:15 am. Parents are invited to
interested in helping at the school, and do not
attend.
have a Criminal Reference Check, we are more than
happy to give you the necessary forms to be signed
and completed. Criminal Reference Checks are free
of charge for volunteers. All volunteers
going on one day school trips, must have a Criminal
Reference Check completed by Peel Police.
Kidssentials Hot Lunch Program
Tired of making lunches? Take a break with
Kidssentials, the fresh hot lunch provider at our school.
Parents, take comfort in knowing your children are
receiving fresh served home-style lunches they enjoy!
To view the menu and to place an order, log in or
create your family’s account at www.kidssentials.com/
parents.
Lunch Cancellation Policy: If your child is away during
the lunchtime on a Kidssentials day (illness, field trip,
track meet, etc.), please cancel your child’s meal by
8:00am of the day you wish to cancel and a credit will
be applied to your account. Kindly provide as much
notice as possible for all cancellations. Cancellations
can be made by email, voicemail, or on the Kidssentials
website through the ‘contact us’ page.
Ontario Catholic School Graduate
Expectations
Distinctive expectations for graduates of Catholic
schools are determined and shaped by the vision
and destiny of the human person emerging from
our faith tradition. Catholic education views human
life as an integration of body, mind, and spirit.
Rooted in this vision, Catholic education fosters the
search for knowledge as a lifelong spiritual and
academic quest.
The Graduate is expected to be:
1. A discerning believer formed in the Catholic
Faith community who celebrates the signs and
sacred mystery of God's presence through word,
sacrament, prayer, forgiveness, reflection and moral
living.
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2. An effective communicator who speaks, writes
mail@kidssentials.com
and listens honestly and sensitively, responding
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critically in light of gospel values.
3. A reflective, creative and holistic thinker who
The Online Reporting Tool
solves problems and makes responsible decisions
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School board has
with an informed moral conscience for the common
developed a new way to help nurture a safe, caring and good.
inclusive school environment. The Online Reporting
4. A self-directed, responsible, lifelong learner who
Tool is intended for students in grades 3 – 8 who
develops and demonstrates their God-given
become aware of bullying incidents and negative
potential.
behaviours. The student can simply ‘click’ on the link
5. A collaborative contributor who finds meaning,
found on our school’s website in the Parents section to dignity and vocation in work which respects the
fill out the report. The report will then be directly
rights of all and contributes to the common good.
emailed to the principal and will be dealt with
6. A caring family member who attends to family,
accordingly. It is important to recognize that the
school, parish, and the wider community.
Online Reporting Tool is an alternate reporting option. 7. A responsible citizen who gives witness to
It is best practice to speak directly with a responsible
Catholic social teaching by promoting peace, justice
adult at home and/or in the school.
and the sacredness of human life.
Chocolate Fundraiser
Once again this year we will be selling chocolates for
our Spring fundraiser. We will have a Kick-Off Assembly
at 9:30 am on Tuesday, March 24th. The chocolates
will also be sent home on this date. Thank you in
advance for your support. Our next School Council
meeting will be on Wednesday, April 8th. All parents
are welcome to attend.