ST.
ST.DAVID
DAVIDOF
OFWALES
WALES
Principal
Principal
B.
B. Gillis
Gillis
JANUARY
JANUARY2012
2014
Secretary
Secretary
D.
Gibson
J. Galloway
Trustee
Trustee
Peter
Peter Ferreira
Ferreira
(416)
(416) 805-7110
805-7110
Peter FerPeter Ferreira@dpcdsb.org
reira@dpcdsb.org
Superintendent
Superintendent
C.
D. Saytar
Amaral
905.890.1221
905.890.1221
PARISH
PARISH
St.
St. Martin
Martin of
of Tours
Tours
1290
McBride
1290 McBride Lane
Lane
Mississauga,
Mississauga, ON
ON
L5C
L5C 1M8
1M8
905.279-5742
905.279-5742
SCHOOL
SCHOOL HOURS
HOURS
Grades
Grades 1-8
1-8
8:45
8:45 -11:45
-11:45
12:45-3:15
12:45-3:15
Grades
Grades JK-SK
JK-SK
8:45-11:15
8:45-11:15 or
or
12:45-3:15
12:45-3:15
St.
St. David
David of
of Wales
Wales
4200
Beacon
4200 Beacon Lane
Lane
Mississauga,
Mississauga, ON
ON
L5M
L5M 2N6
2N6
905.848-4200
905.848-4200
WebSite
WebSite
http://
http://
www.dpcdsb.org/
www.dpcdsb.org/
DWALE
DWALE
Wishing everyone in our community every
Wishing everyone in our community health
happiness for 2012!
and happiness for 2014!
Prayer
Prayer for the
New for
Yearthe New Year
Give us the
kindness
Give us the kindness
to hear
with to hear with
compassion,compassion,
To offer support,
To offer
loving
support,
comfort
loving
and comfort
care. and care.
Give us the courage
to do
what istoneeded,
Give us the
courage
do what is needed,
The wisdom
choose what
is right
andismost
Thetowisdom
to choose
what
right and most fair.
Give usfair.
the vision to see what is possible.
Give us the Give
vision
seefaith
whatthat
is possible.
ustothe
we will pave the way
Give us the faith that we will pave the way
For a present that’s hopeful,
For a present that’s hopeful,
A future that’s peaceful.
A future that’s peaceful.
Give us the hearing to bring joy to each day.
Give us the hearing to bring joy to each day.
Amen
Amen
THANK YOU!
A special thank you to the community for being so generous in donating to our Angel and Mitten Tree
as well as many boxes of food items. Our Community Outreach truly demonstrated the spirit of giving.
God Bless.
Thank you to the many parents/guardians that came by to wish us a Merry Christmas. Your kind
words, cards and gifts were greatly appreciated.
REPORT CARD AND INTERVIEWS
The Term 1 report card will be going home on
Tuesday, February 4, 2014. Interviews will take
place on the evening of Thursday, February 6.
It is our hope to see all parents/guardians
during this interview cycle. Confirmation of the
interview time will be sent home with the
Report Card.
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 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.
Please call the school to set up a time to meet with Mrs. Gillis
to get the CRC form.
ANAPHYLACTIC SHOCK
Please be aware that there are several pupils
in our school with a severe life-threatening
food allergy (anaphylaxis) to peanuts and
nuts. This is a medical condition that causes
a severe reaction and can result in death
within minutes. Although this may or may
not affect your child’s class directly, please
send foods with your child to school that are free from
peanuts or nut products. Thank you for your
understanding and cooperation.
FAMILY ADVENT MASS
On Thursday, December 12, 2013 parents/guardians and
family gathered at St. Martin of Tours Parish for our Family
Advent Mass. The students from JK-Gr. 8 brought forth the
joy of the Christmas season and allowed us to reflect as a
community on this most blessed season. A special thank you
to all of the staff who worked tirelessly, planning and
preparing for the Mass. It truly was spectacular! Thank you!
It truly was beautiful to see so many families gather in
prayer, thank you.
CASUAL FRIDAYS
You may observe that the staff dress in a
casual manner on Fridays. Staff have
made donations to United Way of Peel
and Share Life to dress down on Fridays.
GRADE 2 FIRST COMMUNION
The rite of enrolment will be during masses between
Saturday, February 22nd and Sunday, March 3rd. The
celebration of the Sacrament of First Holy Communion will
be the following masses: April 26th at 10:30 a.m., May 3rd
at 10:30 a.m., or May 4th at 2:00 p.m. You must be
registered with the church to receive First Communion this
year.
GRADE 8 CONFIRMATION
Our Grade 8 Confirmation rehersal and confession will be
held on Thursday, April 24th at 10:00 a.m. The Grade 8
Confirmation will be held on Friday, April 25th at St. Martin
of Tours Church, 7:00 p.m.
CATHOLIC SCHOOL COUNCIL
Our next School Council meeting will be
held on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at
6:30 p.m. Our future meeting dates for
the remainder of this year are scheduled
for Wednesday, April 2, and Wednesday,
May 7. All are welcome to attend.
We thank our very hard working Council Members for their on
-going work and support for our children and staff. All
meetings are held in the library.
P.A. DAY
A reminder that there will be no school on Monday,
January 20, 2014. It is a Professional Development Day.
Teachers are involved in Assessment and Evaluation of Pupil
Progress.
STUDENT INFORMATION
It is most important that we have up-to-date records of
your address, phone numbers, and emergency contacts in
the event that the school must contact you regarding your
child. If there have been any changes, please ensure that we
have your most current information.
STUDENT TRANSPORTATION OF PEEL REGION (STOPR)\
BUS CANCELLATIONS/SCHOOL CLOSING DUE TO BAD WEATHER
2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR
A reminder that during the winter months inclement weather may cause disruption of
bus transportation and regular school operations. A decision to cancel school
transportation and / or to close schools is usually made by 6:00 a.m. and will
be announced on the following radio and tv stations:
VIRGIN RADIO FM 99.9
CHUM AM 1050
CFTR AM 680
CFNY FM 102.1
CJCL AM 590
CHFI FM 98.1
CFRB AM 1010
EZ ROCK FM 97.3
CHIN FM 100.7
CJBC (FR) AM 860
FM Z103.5
FM 93.1
AM 1540
AM 640
FM Q 107
CITYPULSE
GLOBAL NEWSCBC
CFTO
SAFETY AT ST. DAVID OF WALES
MEDICATION
While outside during recess students sometimes find
themselves engaging in inappropriate activities that involve
rough play. Pushing, shoving, tackling, play fighting and wrestling
are all unacceptable activities that compromise student safety.
Please reinforce with your children the inherent dangers of
rough play, even when the intent is fun.
A reminder that students are not allowed to
bring any medication to school. This includes
prescription and non-prescription medication.
As per Board protocol, all medication must
be stored in the office, accompanied by
appropriate paperwork and doctor signature.
Please note that this includes Advil, cough
medication, etc. We thank you for your cooperation in this matter. As always, we care about the safety
of all our students.
It is important that students come to school on time on a daily
basis. Yard supervision begins at 8:30 a.m. and the bell rings at
8:45 a.m. Students who are late for school need to get a late
slip from the office.
All visitors/parents/guardians in the school must report to the
office and sign in. We ask that all volunteers and visitors to the
school wear a visitor/volunteer sticker so they can easily be
identified by staff and students.
YARD SUPERVISION
Also, it is expected that you call the school (905) 848-4200
press #1 to inform us that your son/daughter will be
absent or late and the reason.
Please remember teacher supervision, in both the main yard
and Kindergarten courtyard does not commence until 8:30
a.m. Afternoon Kindergarten students are not supervised
until 12:30 p.m. in the Kindergarten courtyard. Parents/
guardians are asked not to drop off their children prior to
these times as students will be unsupervised.
EXTENDED FRENCH INFORMATION MEETING
OUR CATHOLIC SCHOOL HERITAGE
Grade 4 parent(s)/guardian(s), who wish to enroll their child
in a Grade 5 Extended French class for September, 2014 are
invited to attend an information meeting at:
Catholic parents and students used to pay tuition after grade
ten. Parental groups raised money from draws, lotteries and
school events. Parish priests contributed money from their
Sunday collections. Many separate school boards, including
Dufferin-Peel, opened intermediate-division (i.e. grades seven
to ten) schools. With the vital assistance of the religious
teaching Orders (which taught in and administered grades
eleven to thirteen for little or nothing), the diocese
continued to operate private Catholic high schools and
opened new ones.
St. Philip School
345 Fairview Rd W.
Mississauga Ontario
January 15, 2014 @ 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. Wednesday,
February 12th, 2014.
FULL DAY KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
Full day junior and senior kindergarten registration will
take place at St. David of Wales. Students who have
attended Junior Kindergarten at St. David of Wales during
the 2013/2014 school year are not required to register
again.
Monday, January 27, 2014
7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
January 29, 30, & 31, 2014
9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Snow Date:
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
JK—Children must be 4 years old by December 31, 2014
SK—Children must be 5 years old by December 31, 2014
Note both JK & SK are voluntary programs.
The parent/guardian should bring the following documents
when registering their children:
a) Proof of Age
b) Original Roman Catholic Baptismal Certificate of
Baptismal Certificate of other rite in communion with
the See of Rome (if the child has not been baptized, a
letter of counseling with the parish priest, to complete
the process will be accepted.
c) Roman Catholic Baptismal Certificate of one parent
d) Updated immunization records
e) Proof of Canadian citizenship or of Landed Immigrant
status
f) Proof of address (utility bill, bank or credit card
statement)
KINDERGARTEN INFORMATION SESSION FOR
PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL
NEEDS
On Wednesday, January 22, the Dufferin-Peel Catholic
District School Board’s Special Education and Support
Services Department will host a Kindergarten entry
planning information session. This meeting is for parents
and guardians of children with special needs which affect
their learning, such as vision, hearing, physical,
developmental or autism, who are entering Kindergarten
in September 2014. The meeting will be held at the
Catholic Education Centre from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. For
more information about this session, call 905-890-0708
ext. 24284.
WHAT: Kindergarten Entry Planning for Children
with Special Needs - Parent Information
Session
WHEN: Wednesday, January 22, 2014
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Catholic Education Centre – Room 301
(Third Floor)
40 Matheson Boulevard West, Mississauga
(Hurontario & Matheson)
* All documentation must be submitted in English
WELCOME TO KINDERGARTEN NIGHT
Welcome to Kindergarten Night will
be held on Thursday, May 8, @ 6:30
p.m. All new Kindergarten students
and parents/guardians are invited to
attend. More information will
follow in the Kindergarten
Registration Package.
SETTING THE STANDARD FOR HEALTHY
EATING
A healthy mind depends on a healthy body. Students who
eat healthy food are better prepared to learn and are
more likely to succeed in school. Schools are now
complying with the Ministry’s new School Food and
beverage Policy that includes comprehensive nutrition
standards. The policy officially started in September,
2011. Please continue to send healthy snacks and lunches
for your child to enjoy at school.
KISS ‘N RIDE
INDOOR SHOES / CHANGE OF CLOTHES
Please note that cars are
not to use the bus lane at
any time.
Parents/
guardians are also asked to
use our proper Kiss ’N Ride
lanes and not to pull into the
bus lanes.
Parents/guardians please do not leave your car
unattended in the Kiss “N Ride lanes at any
point in the school day. If you are dropping off a
lunch for your child please park your car in designated
parking spots or on the street. We ask that parents use
extra caution when using our Kiss “N Ride lanes in the
winter months. Please drive safely and take your time,.
Our focus is always to keep all of our students safe.
Please do not enter the parking lot through the
exit. This is very dangerous and the safety of our
students is paramount. We thank you in advance for
your cooperation.
BUS RULES
Please review the following rules with your child(ren) if
they are transported by bus:
1. Listen to the driver.
2. Remain seated at all times
3. Speak in conversational tones (no yelling)
4. Refrain from using inappropriate language
5. Do not eat/drink on the bus
COLD AND FLU SEASON
Please use discretion in keeping your
children home to recover if they are ill. A
child who is coughing, wheezing, etc. is not
in a state to learn and will only infect
others. If a student is sent to school, it is
assumed that they will participate in all aspects of the
school day, including outdoor recess. We do not provide
individual indoor supervision. We also remind parents to
dress students for our weather conditions. We will be
having outdoor recess, weather permitting, as much as
possible. At all times, we follow the Board guidelines for
inclement weather. The students enjoy going out, especially
if they have their snowsuits, boots, hats and mittens.
Please ensure that your child comes
to school prepared to go outside for
recess and lunch hour breaks. It is the
expectation that each child comes
dressed appropriately to go outside to
enjoy the weather and get some fresh
air and exercise. If your child is prone to getting wet
during recess, please send a change of clothes, especially
socks and sweat pants. Please ensure that your child
brings a pair of indoor shoes to school. Please label the
shoes for our primary students. Running shoes are
preferred because they are safe and can also be used for
gym. Please ensure that the shoes have non-marking
soles. We appreciate your continued support.
WEBSITE
Parents are encouraged to visit our website! The site is
www.dpcdsb.org/DWALE. Please take some time to
check It out. All school information and parent
information is on the site and updated regularly. All
previous and current newsletters are on the site. Our
website is another excellent tool to keep parents
connected to what is happening at school.
TWITTER
Help us spread the word! Dufferin-Peel is on Twitter!
For the latest board news and information, follow us @
DPCDSBSchools.
RECYCLING / ECO SCHOOL
At St. David of Wales we encourage
you to reduce the amount of garbage
going to landfill sites. We collect
recycling materials from classrooms each week. We want
to encourage students to bring litter less or boomerang
lunches and reusable water bottles, as we did last year! It
is very important to us to treat our earth with respect
and to preserve our earth for future generations!
SNOWBALLS
When the cold months arrive and snow and ice on the
ground is plentiful, we all like to play in it and with it.
Throwing snowballs and sliding on the ice is fun.
However, as much fun as it is, snow and ice, can be very
dangerous when lots of people are in a small area. In
order for our school to be as safe as possible, the school
rule must be that snow and ice stays on the ground.
There will be no snowballs, kicking snow or
any other activity with snow or ice that could
be harmful.
DATES TO REMEMBER
January 8
January 10
January 13
January 20
January 21
January 22
January 27
January 28
January 29
January 30
January 31
February 3
February 4
February 5
February 5
February 6
February 10
February 14
February 17
February 22
February 23
February 28
March 1
March 2
March 4
March 5
March 7
March 10
March 21
Pizza Days Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29
Virtue Assembly 9:00am
All are welcome to attend
Rosary Apostolates Visit
PA Day
Grad Photos—SK & Gr. 8, Term 2 Begins
K-8 Waste Reduction Presentation
Kindergarten Registration 7pm-9pm
Snow Date for Kindergarten Reg. 7pm-9pm,
CCCCAT Presentation 1pm
Kindergarten Registration 9am-3pm
Kindergarten Registration 9am-3pm
Kindergarten Registration 9am-3pm
Virtue Assembly 11:15am
All are welcome to attend
Term 1 Report Cards go home
Pizza Days Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26
Catholic School Council
Interview Evening
Rosary Apostolates Visit
Olympics Playday
Family Day-No School
Rite of Enrolment 5pm
Rite of Enrolment 8am, 10am, 12pm
Olympics Playday Rain Date
Rite of Enrolment 5pm
Rite of Enrolment 8am. 10am, 12pm
Virtue Assembly 9:45am
All are welcome to attend
Pizza Days March 5, 19, 26
Ash Wednesday
PA Day
March Break Begins (March 10-14)
Gr 8 to meet Bishop Boissonneau at St.
Martin of Tours Parish