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St. Dunstan School
March 2016
Principal
L. O’Neill
Secretary
J. Kalynowsky
Trustee
Luz del Rosario
416.528.6447
Superintendent
David 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
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
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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 21st.
Our Primary intramural soccer league and Junior ball
hockey leagues are continuing their seasons. The
students are very enthusiastic and are demonstrating
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 are
helping with setting up and refereeing the games.
Congratulations to the Junior Boys Basketball team on
a successful season. The boys improved throughout
the season and represented St. Dunstan with great
enthusiasm. The members of the team are Benny Z.,
Adam P., Joseph M., Elvis M., Victor E., Isaiah S. and
Nathaniel B. Thank you to Mr. Ward for coaching the
boys.
The Junior Girls Basketball team had an awesome
season where they went undefeated in round robin
play at the Family Tournament. The girls were
crowned Mississauga South Champions and moved on
to the Board championships where they lost out in a 3
way tie in the first round. The St. Dunstan community
is very proud of our girls for their outstanding play
and sportsmanship. The members of the team are
Reese C., Rachel L., Alyssa R., Cassandra B., Hope M.,
Mackenzie L., Stella F., and Kaileia R. Thank you to
Mr. Guadagnolo and Mrs. Whidden for coaching the
team.
Congratulations to the Junior Hockey Team who
competed in the All Saints Invitational
Tournament. The Dolphins were competitive
throughout the 2 day tournament and displayed
great energy and team play. The members of the
team were Matthew P., Andrew R., Victor Z.,
Benny Z., Luke T., Brian H., Gracie F., Stella F.,
Anna Maria T., Alyssa R., Isaiah S., Andrew S.,
Adam P., and Joseph M. Thank you to Mr.
Szpunar and Mr. Ward for coaching the 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 2016 and this information
will be helpful in determining class placements.
2016 Annual Offence Declaration For Volunteers
A reminder that the 2016 Annual Offence
Declaration for Volunteers has been sent home to
all volunteers who have a Criminal Reference Check
here at the school. Please complete, sign and
submit this declaration to the office. We're very
thankful and appreciative of everyone’s
commitment and support to the students of
St. Dunstan. If you're interested in helping at the
school, and do not 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.
Mississauga South Family Chess
Tournament
The EQAO (Education Quality and Accountability
Competitors from the Junior and Intermediate
Office) testing of our Grade 3 and 6 students will take
divisions will demonstrate their chess skills in a
place from May 25th through to June 8th. Please try to team competition to be held at St. Luke School on
avoid scheduling any doctor’s appointments or
Wednesday, March 30. Thank you to
anything else that will take your child out of school
Ms. Krampert for coaching this year’s team.
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
information will be sent home closer to the testing
dates.
Attendance
A reminder that if your child is going to be absent to
please call the school before 8:30 am. It is very busy
Chocolate Fundraiser
in the office in the morning and it makes it much
Once again this year we will be selling chocolates for
easier for everyone if you call before 8:30 am.
our Spring fundraiser. We will have a Kick-Off Assembly Thank you for your cooperation.
at 10:30 am on Tuesday, March 22nd. The chocolates
will be provided this year by Lamontagne and they will Spring Cleaning
also be sent home on this date. Thank you in
Dr. Simone’s Canadian Food For Children is in
advance for your support. Our next School Council
special need of gently washed clothing to be sent to
meeting will be on Wednesday, June 1st. All parents
several needy countries in Africa. Our Green Team
are welcome to attend.
will be collecting the clothing until April 1st. Now is
a great time to clean out your closets and help
those in need. Please send your clothing in bags.
Holy Week
Our Intermediate students will be presenting the
Stations of The Cross on Thursday, March 24th at
12:45 pm. Everyone is invited to attend.
Recognition Assembly
Our next recognition assembly will be held on
Friday, March 11th at 12:30 pm. Parents and
guardians are invited to attend.
A reminder to sign up for Twitter at
https://twitter.com/signup. You can follow us at
@dunstandolphins and the following classes as well:
Mr. Szpunar - @teacher_szpunar
Mr. Ward - @teacherward77
Mr. Guadagnolo - @Mr_Guadagnolo
Miss Monardo - @m_monardo
Mrs. Risavy/Whidden - @MrsWhiddenStD