ST. DAVID OF WALES
MAY 2013
Principal
B. Gillis
Secretary
D. Gibson
Trustee
Peter Ferreira
(416) 805-7110
Peter
Ferreira@dpcdsb.org
Superintendent
C. Saytar
905.890.1221
PARISH
St. Martin of Tours
1290 McBride Lane
Mississauga, ON
L5C 1M8
905.279-5742
SCHOOL HOURS
Grades 1-8
8:45 -11:45
12:45-3:15
Grades JK-SK
8:45-11:15 or
12:45-3:15
St. David of Wales
4200 Beacon Lane
Mississauga, ON
L5M 2N6
905.848-4200
WebSite
http://
www.dpcdsb.org/
DWALE
Beatitudes for Mothers
Blessed are mothers … who did without for us,
they will be rewarded.
Blessed are mothers … who lost sleep when we
were sick, they will find rest.
Blessed are mothers … who taught us how to
pray, they will share God’s Kingdom.
Blessed are mothers … who comforted us, they
shall be comforted.
Blessed are mothers … who taught us right from
wrong, they will know justice.
Blessed are mothers … who shared with us the
meaning of peace, they shall know peace.
Blessed are mothers … who taught us the importance of loving, they shall be loved.
SCHOOL YARD SAFETY
CROWNING OF MARY
On May 9, 2013, we will be celebrating the Crowning of
Mary. We will have two celebrations. At 9:30 a.m. for JK
to Grade 3 and at 10:30 a.m. for Grades 4 to 8 . Please feel
free to join us for this beautiful ceremony. We are very
thankful to the Rosary Apostolates of St. Martin of Tours
Parish for preparing our students for this very special celebration.
CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK
―Growing Together In Faith‖
Catholic schools are Catholic communities. Catholic
schools are faith communities. We—parents, students,
teachers, administrative and support staff—walk and grow
together in the faith which we received at our Baptism. And
it is the ‗together‘ that we grow. And as we learn from nature, growth relies on sun and water and nutrition. Otherwise, it may ace away and even die. Our growth is primarily
a relationship with God, who at our Baptism, called us by
name. But the response of each of us to that growth is both
personal and communal. We grow in our faith in the nurturing atmosphere of our Catholic community be that of our
local parish, our home, or our Catholic school community.
Our school community will celebrate Catholic Education
Week 2013 in ways that are appropriate to our students‘ age.
There are five sub-themes for each day of Catholic Education Week:
Monday—Faith that is Rooted
Tuesday—Faith that is Nurtured
Wednesday—faith that is Discerned
Thursday—Faith that is Witnessed
Friday—Faith that is Celebrated
We hope to see you during our school events.
PERSONAL TREASURES
A ―personal treasure is any item, regardless of its monetary
value, that holds a personal significance to a person. This
might include jewelry, cards, stuffed animals. Parents/
Guardians are asked to reinforce with their children that
these items are NOT to be brought to school. All electronic
devices and personal electronic devices (ipods, cell phones,
cameras, etc.) are not allowed at school, or any school sanctioned event, as per board policy.
REPORTING HEAD INJURIES
Just a reminder that student supervision begins at 8:45; students
must not be dropped off at the school before this time. Please
also note that the Kindergarten gates must be kept closed at all
times!
CRIMINAL REFERENCE CHECK
In compliance with Ministry directives, a Criminal Reference
Check is required if you wish to volunteer your services in the
school, transport of students and assist on trips. Copies of the
Criminal Reference forms are available in the office. An annual declaration is required for all valid Criminal Reference
Checks that are on file in the school office. A Criminal reference Check will be required this year if you plan to volunteer
for both in school and out of school activities.
STUDENT INFORMATION
Please remember to update the office wirth any new information regarding your child. The office needs to be advised of
any changes to telephone numbers, emergency contacts or address so that we have all the correct information for your child
in case of an emergency.
LEAVING AT LUNCHTIME
Parents,/Guardians, please be advised that ALL students must
have written permission from a parent/guardian to leave the
school at lunch. Verbal permission ( over the phone) will not
be accepted. A signed and dated note with a parent/guardian
signature is required for each occurrence. The note must come
to the office and students are required to sign out and to sign
back in when they return for afternoon classes.
SAFE SCHOOLS
St. David of Wales is committed to providing a safe, caring
and inclusive school. We continue to encourage positive interactions and a community that welcome and values healthy relationship, high academic standards, respect, gospel values and
virtuous living. Together students, parents and teachers continue to learn how to protect the community from a variety of
forms of bullying while building student self esteem and
awareness. We continued to encourage positive and healthy
peer-to-peer relationships. Youth Education Officers work in
partnership with the Dufferin Peel catholic District School
Board to create a positive and safe learning environment within
the elementary school system.
RECESS REMINDERS
We are St. David of Wales have a NO CONTACT policy.
This policy states that students are not to play any games or be
Even when it may appear to be insignificant, we inform parinvolved in any activities in the school yard that involve physients/guardians of all reported head injuries at school. We do
cal contact. Games such as tackle football, manhunt and like
this in recognition of the potential danger of any injury ingames are not allowed. If a game develops during the course
volving the head area. Our intent is not to alarm you, but to
of a recess break where contact becomes part of the game or
keep you informed. Please remind your child to let a staff
activity, students are reminded to remove themselves from
member know if they bump their head or if they get hurt at
that activity and to report the contact to the nearest staff memschool. Student safety is of utmost importance to us at St.
ber on yard duty. Staff can easily be identified by their bright
David of Wales.
orange vests.
MOVING
If you are planning a move or have
already moved, please let us know.
You are required to complete a
new assessment form 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 In the past, we have had to reorganize our classes in September due to unexpected transfers.
Please remember we must adhere to the ministry cap of 20
students in our primary grades.
DRESS CODE
With the approach of the warmer weather, we ask you
to review our dress code with your children. At all
times, clothing should be comfortable, tasteful and
appropriate to our Catholic school environment.
 Clothing must display appropriate and acceptable
words and graphics.
 Girls‘ tops must have a minimum of 5 cm.
(approximately the width of 3 adult fingers) at the
shoulders.
 Boys‘ tops must have sleeves.
Shorts and skirts must reach the bottom of the students‘ fingertips when hands are relaxed to their side.
*Undergarments must be covered.
Specifically not allowed are: Bandanas, string tops, tube tops, halter
tops, or anything that exposes bare
skin, midriffs and/or undergarments,
skin tight clothing, spandex shorts and
pants, sheer materials (including mesh), cut-offs, torn
or ragged clothing and pants which sag below the
waist. Thank you for your co-operation in helping to
instill the values of common sense, good taste and
modesty in our students.
WATER BOTTLES
Students are permitted to bring full water
bottles to school. However, for safety
reasons they will not be allowed to refill
them during the day. Students are permitted to have them on their desks but
are to be used under the direction of the
classroom teacher. We have found in the
past that at times students use these for
water fights in the playground. During recesses students will continue to receive a pass so they can come
into the school for water. Your understanding is much
appreciated.
BIKES
As the warmer weather approaches, many students are choosing
to ride their bikes to school. We do have a bike rack located at
the back of the school. Please keep in mind that students are not
to ride their bikes on school property, including pathways, and
they do ride their bikes at their own risk. The school cannot be
responsible for any lost or damaged
bikes. Students are strongly encouraged
to lock their bikes on the rack and bring
their helmets inside the school. Please
remember that skateboards, rollerblades
and ―wheelie shoes, are not allowed in
the school yard.
CRC (CRIMINAL REFERENCE CHECK)
All volunteers who come into the
school either to help out in the classroom or to accompany their child on a
class trip MUST have a Criminal Reference Check. You just have to come
in to the office to meet with the Principal, Mrs. Gillis, and receive the forms
necessary for a CRC. You only have to have this done once,
then every year you will receive a form to sign called ―Annual
Criminal Offence Declaration‖ which will be kept on file at the
school. It does not cost anything to get a CRC if you bring in
the Volunteer Form and the Volunteer Authorization Letter
signed by the Principal.
SCHOOL COUNCIL
Our last Catholic School Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend.
We thank our very committed Council Members for their ongoing work and support for our students and staff.
EQAO Grade 3 and Grade 6 Testing
The following time span has been designated for the Provincial
EQAO testing. We ask that parents of Grade 3 and 6 students
make sure that they mark these dates on their calendar, and we
ask that parents do not book appointments at all during this
time span. Students attendance during this time periods is absolutely essential! The test period has been scheduled from
May 28—June 6, 2013.
GRADE 8 CONFIRMATION
The Grade 8 Confirmation was held at St.
Martin of Tours Parish on Friday, April
26th, at 7:00 p.m. We would like to thank
Father Joyson and Father Gijo for celebrating Confirmation with the St. David of
Wales students and community.
WELCOME TO KINDERGARTEN
On Thursday, May 9, @ 6:30—8:00 a ―Welcome to Kindergarten‖ (WTK) presentation will be given to parents/guardians and children who will be attending Junior
Kindergarten in September, 2013. Due to the nature of
the activities, please do not bring siblings. After a presentation to parents/guardians, the children and parents/guardians participate in a variety of centres. Upon
completion of the presentation and centres, each child
will receive a bag filled with wonderful
materials i.e. books, paper, play dough,
scissors, letters and numbers. These materials will be an excellent preparation for
the children and their parents/guardians to
use to prepare prior to Kindergarten. Welcome to Kindergarten is sponsored by the ―Learning
Partnership‖ and is supported by The Dufferin-Peel
Catholic District School Board.
STUDENT ABSENCES/LATES
Please use our 24 hour answering service to
inform the school of late or absent students.
The number to call is (905) 848-4200 Ext. 1.
We must hear from a parent or guardian if a student will be
absent or arriving late. If a student is leaving early he/she must
be signed out by a parent/guardian.
SCHOOL WEBSITE
Be sure to visit our school website. All newsletters, calendars
and other pertinent information is always updated. Our website address is: http://www.dpcdsb.org/DWALE
SUMMER ADULT PROGRAMS
DPCDSB Adult CO-OP
ESL and LINC
For detailed information please call:


(905)- 891-3034
(COOP Missisauga)
(905)-362-0701
(COOP Malton)
(905)-891-9263
(ESL)
(905)-279-6816
(LINC)
Or check our website:
www.dpcdsb.org/coopcentre
-Co-op Office Skills Program
-Co-op Foreign Trained Professionals Program
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR
-ESL and LINC
 On-Going adult registrations
Our Spring Book Fair will be held during Catholic Education
Life Long Learning!
Week, May 6 to May 10, 2013.
Students will be purchasing books either on Monday, May 6,
Tuesday, May 7 or Thursday afternoon, May 9. Parents/
Guardians with their child may also purchase books after
school until 4:30 p.m. on Monday, May
6, Tuesday, May 7, and Wednesday,
May 8. Books will not be available for
sale after school on Thursday, May 9.
Any student buying books unaccompanied by an adult after 3:15 must
have a permission note from a parent/guardian.
If any parents/guardians are able to volunteer their time to help with the Book Fair, please call Mrs.
Zoffranieri at (905) 848-4200.
ELEMENTARY SUMMER SCHOOL DPCDSB Friday, May 10
1:00—Sacrament Celebration-First Holy Communion, Reconciliation and Confirmation—Grade 2 Parents/Guardians
Grades 7 and 8
are welcome to attend.
Monday, May 13—P.. A. Day (No School for Students)
Tuesday July 2 to Friday July 19, 2013
Friday, May 24
Student Council
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Spirit Day– T. Shirt day
Tuesday, May 28
Students recommended by the Principal
EQAO Test
Bussing provided at home school pick up points
School Council Meeting at 6:30 all are welcome to
attend
Deadline for applications: May 24, 2013.
Wednesday, May 29
EQAO Test
Locations: Good Shepherd, St. Pio of Pietrelcina, St.
Grade 4 Silver Creek
Faustina, St. Hilary, St. Luke, Holy Cross & St. Angela Friday, May 31
Merici
EQAO Test
Monday, June 3
EQAO Test
Summer Literacy Camp
Tuesday, June 4
Grades SK to 6
EQAO Test
Monday July 8 to Friday July 26, 2013
Wednesday, June 5
EQAO Test
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. daily
Thursday, June 6
NOW A 3 WEEK PROGRAM !
EQAO Wrap up
Friday, June 7
Fee for Service Program
P.A. Day—(no school for students)
No transportation provided
Monday, June 10
Deadline for applications: June 3, 2013
1:00— Virtue Assembly-Families welcome to atMississauga Location: Father Daniel Zanon, St. Alfred, St. tend. Blue Veil Ministry will be performing. Thank you to
Catherine of Siena, St. Gerard, St. Gregory, St. Sebastian & School Council for supporting this special assembly.
Tuesday, June 18
St. Therese of the Child Jesus
Volunteer Tea - 2pm-3pm all volunteers are invited
Brampton Locations: St. Anne, St. Bonaventure, St. John
to attend
Fisher, Venerable Michael J. McGivney.
Tuesday, June 25
Orangeville Location: St. Andrew
Report Cards go home
Bolton Location: St. John the Baptist
Thursday, June 27
Grade 8 Luncheon at Novotel
6:30 Grade 8 -Graduation Mass & Ceremony @ St.
DATES TO REMEMBER
Martin of Tours
Friday, June 28
May 5—May 10
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
Catholic Education Week-‖Growing Together In Faith‖
Monday, May 6
9:00Virtue Assembly/Liturgy—families welcome to
attend
Wednesday, May 8
Joe Sax Activity Festival
Thursday, May 9
Rosary Apostolates
9:30
Crowning of Mary—JK to Gr. 3
10:30 Crowning of Mary—Gr. 4 to Gr. 8
6:30
Welcome to Kindergarten Night
(new JK registrations ) for Sept. 2013
6:00-8:30 -Book fair Evening