NEWSLETTER
February 2010
Principal
T. Cruz
Vice Principal
M. MacDonald
Secretaries
D. Nolan
J. Harvey
5820 Glen Erin Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L5M 5J9
Telephone: (905) 814-9216
Fax: (905) 814-9217
Kindergarten Registration
February 8, 2010
7:00-9:00p.m.
and February 10-12, 2010
9:00-11:00a.m. and 1:00-3:00p.m.
More details on page 2
Superintendent
Mississauga North
D. Oude-Reimerink
Parish
Merciful Redeemer Parish
Phone: 905-812-0030
Pastor
Fr. Vid Vlasic
Associate Pastor
Fr. Peter Jae Choi
School Council Chair
Gail Bellissimo
School Council Co-Chair
Megan Scott
Trustee
Esther O’Toole
Ward 9
Phone: 905-812-5163
Attendance Verification
Phone: 905-814-9216
Web Site
www.dpcdsb.org/OLMCY
Reflections on the Child
As in Nature—
No two trees or flowers,
although seeded at the same
time, grow and bloom at the
same rate, at the same height, or
to the same degree of colour–
so also in Children.
Although the same age, each
child is like an individual flower
requiring different amounts of
light, water, air and nurturing
to grow to fullest potential.
Given basic necessities,
children will survive,
but it is important to determine
what each needs to truly flourish.
We are the true gardeners in the
greenhouse of learning.
Principal’s Message
This winter has been a particularly devastating one throughout the world. The
mudslides in Brazil and the earthquake
in Haiti are some of these examples and
call us to action as part of a global
Christian community. At our school we
continue to work as a community to do
works of charity, therefore, our fundraising efforts will go toward supporting the work in Haiti as well as other
groups within our own community.
As we move toward Lent, we are reminded that it is time to follow Jesus
more closely. It brings with it the call
for penance and prayer. As we approach the season of Lent may we use
the forty days to pray for peace and harmony in our world.
February is also the month we traditionally celebrate Black History but we will
also use this month to celebrate our
wonderful spirit of multiculturalism.
Let us pray that our students, families
and staff will be able to journey through
Lent in good health.
T. Cruz
Family Day Holiday
Monday, February 15th, 2010
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P.A. Day
Monday, March 1st, 2010
Teachers will be preparing 2nd
term report cards. There will be no
school for students.
School Operations
Winter Reminders
Junior & Senior Kindergarten
Registration for 2010-11
Cold Weather Guidelines
Registration for the 2010-11 school year will be held
at all Dufferin-Peel Catholic elementary schools on
the following dates:
Monday, February 8, 2010 - 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.*
*Snow Date: Tuesday, February 9 - 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday,
February 10, 11 & 12, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Junior Kindergarten - Children must
be 4 years old by Dec. 31, 2010
Senior Kindergarten - Children must
be 5 years old by Dec. 31, 2010
Parents/Guardians should bring the following documents when registering their child:
 proof of age
 original Catholic Baptismal Certificate of the Roman, Greek or Ukrainian Rite, for parent (one) and
child (if the child has not been baptized, a letter of
counselling with the parish priest to complete the
process will be accepted)
 updated immunization records
 proof of Canadian citizenship or of Landed Immigrant status
 proof of address (utility bill, bank or credit card
statement)
For more information, contact your local Catholic
school or call the Admissions Department at 905-8900708 ext. 24500.
Registration for Students with
Special Needs
There will be an information session for parents of children with special needs such as vision, hearing, physical,
developmental or autism who are entering JK or SK in
September 2010. The information session will be held at
the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board -Catholic Education Centre on February 3, 2010 from
7:00-8:30 p.m. Parents are also reminded to register
their child here at our school office as soon as possible in
order to plan a successful entry for September.
Order Magazines Online
Go online at www.QSP.ca to order your new or renewal
magazine subscriptions. Use our school’s name (Group
ID. # 8423) and a portion of your subscription goes to
support our school. If you buy a magazine online, you
will also be entered in a contest for a chance to win a Dell
Laptop!
“It’s getting a little cold outside!” It
is important that students dress appropriately for the weather! Hats,
mitts, scarves and snowpants are necessary on most winter days. Having
an additional pair of mitts and/or
socks is also appreciated as children
play in the snow and articles become
wet. At times we reduce outdoor play
time according to Wind Chill temperatures:
- 25 or colder: students are kept indoors
- 20 reduce amount of outdoor time
Fresh air and exercise are essential for health and learning. Come prepared to go outside for recess.
Punctuality
School begins at 8:45 a.m. in the morning
and at 12:45p.m. in the afternoon. Students
should arrive at school on time to line up
with their appropriate class at the back of
the school. We have noticed that most
students arriving late are students that are driven to
school. Parents, we would appreciate your support in stressing the importance of being on time. Punctuality and
respect of time is an expectation for all students!
Night School Secondary School Credit
Winter 2010
Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board
SECONDARY NIGHT SCHOOL CREDIT COURSES
WINTER SESSION 2010
February 10 to May 26, 2010
MISSISSAUGA LOCATIONS
St. Aloysius Gonzaga S.S.
2800 Erin Centre Blvd. Mississauga, ON
Philip Pocock S.S.
4555 Tomken Rd. Mississauga, ON
BRAMPTON LOCATION
St. Marguerite d’Youville S.S.
10815 Dixie Rd. Brampton, ON
http://www.dpcdsb.org
Adult & Continuing Education - DPCDSB
International Languages
Elementary International Saturday morning classes
are available to students in grades JK to 8. No
prior language experience is necessary. International Language programs comply with the Ministry
of Education curriculum. Please contact the Adult
& Continuing Education Office at 905-891-9263 for
information regarding language offerings at specific
IL Sites and registration information as well.
Communication Updates
Virtue of the Month
Inclement Weather and School Closure
Affirmation:
I am respectful.
I treat others and myself with respect.
I show courtesy to everyone.
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 stations:
VIRGIN RADIO 99.9
CHUM 1050
CFTR 680
What is Respect?
CFNY 102.1
CJCL 590
CHFI 98.1
Respect is an attitude of honouring people and caring about their
rights. Being respectful is reflected in the courtesy with which we
treat one another, the way we speak, and the way we treat other
people’s belongings. Speaking and acting respectfully gives people the dignity they deserve. Respect includes honouring the rules
of your family and your school, behaving in a way which makes
life more peaceful and orderly. Being respectful includes selfrespect. Every woman, man and child was created by God and we
all deserve respect.
EZ ROCK 97.3
CFRB 1010
Z103.5
CJBC (FR) 860 AM
93.1 FM
GLOBAL NEWS
CITYPULSE
I learn from the wisdom of my elders.
Why practice Respect?
Without respectfulness people’s privacy would be violated. Without respect people speak rudely to each other and treat others as if
they do not matter. Being respectful helps people feel valued.
When you treat yourself with respect, others respect you too.
How do you practice Respect?
A good way to practice respect is to think about how you would
like to be treated and then treat others that way. How would you
like others to treat your belongings, your right to privacy, your
need for dignity? You do not run around inside someone’s home
when there are breakables there. You treat their space and their
belongings with respect.
Being respectful is expressing even your strongest feelings in a
peaceful way. It is expressing your opinion as an opinion, respectful of the fact that there is more than one way of seeing things.
Practicing self-respect is treating yourself as you feel others deserve to be treated. You deserve it too!
You are practicing the Virtue of RESPECT when you…
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Treat everyone the way you would like to be treated
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Treat the property of others with special care

Honour other people’s need for time and space to themselves

Speak courteously to everyone
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Are receptive to the wisdom of elders
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Honour the rules of your family and nation

Expect respect for your body and your rights
You need more practice when you…
Treat others like they do not matter
Ignore the wisdom of elders
Use anything you want without the owner’s permission
Interrupt or barge in on anyone
Make fun or talk back to elders
Disobey the rules of your family or school
CBC
CHIN 100.7 FM/1540 AM
We will be communicating one of four standard messages to the radio stations. The four announcements and
their effect on the transportation system are as follows:
(Please note that the highlighted text only will be communicated by the radio stations).
1. “DUFFERIN-PEEL CATHOLIC DISTRICT
SCHOOL BOARD BUSES SERVING ST. ANDREW,
ST. BENEDICT AND ST. PETER ELEMENTARY
SCHOOLS AND R.F. HALL SECONDARY SCHOOL
ARE CANCELLED FOR TODAY.”
2. “THE DUFFERIN-PEEL CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL
BOARD BUSES AND THE PEEL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
BUSES IN THE TOWN OF CALEDON AND THE COUNTY OF
DUFFERIN ARE CANCELLED”. This means that all runs
listed under announcement #l PLUS the following are
cancelled.

All schools in the Town of Caledon and all school
runs that begin in the Town of Caledon.

Individual schools will be notified if this cancellation
affects their school.
3. “THE DUFFERIN-PEEL CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL
BOARD AND THE PEEL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD BUSES
ARE CANCELLED.”
This means that:
ALL Transportation services provided by the Dufferin-Peel
Catholic District School Board and The Peel District
School Board, including buses, vans and taxis have been
cancelled for the entire day.
4. “THE SCHOOLS AND OFFICES OF BOTH THE
DUFFERIN-PEEL CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL
BOARD AND THE PEEL DISTRICT SCHOOL
BOARD ARE CLOSED.” This means that:
ALL Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board and Peel
District School Board schools and offices are closed to all
students and staff.
Food Allergies
Anaphylaxis is a serious allergic reaction. It can be lifethreatening. Food is the most common cause of anaphylaxis, but insect stings, medicine, latex, or exercise
can also cause a reaction. The commonest food allergens are peanuts, tree nuts, seafood, egg and milk
products.
Anaphylactic shock is an explosive overreaction of the
body's immune system to a triggering agent (allergen).
It can be characterized by swelling, difficulty breathing,
abdominal cramps, vomiting, diarrhea, circulatory collapse, coma and death.
We once again remind you not to send any food to
school that may contain allergens. As well, please avoid
sending food for birthdays or special occasions.
Mercy’s Got Talent
For our Virtues Program in the upcoming months, and to raise money
for a worthy cause, the Intermediate
students will be performing for the
school.
We are hosting our first ever Mercy’s
Got Talent show!
Tickets will be $3.00 each with all proceeds going to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
The performances will be on Friday February 5th at
9:15 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Please bring in the money
before the show and support this worthy cause.
Students and parents who pay will be able to go to
the performances. It is our way of helping others in
the community while we have fun building community and school spirit.
We hope you will support this worthy cause and
come out to see the show!
Allow others to treat you disrespectfully
Dates to Remember
February
2
Grade 7 Meningitis and Grade 8 HPV (make-up)
3
Extended French Information Meeting - 7 p.m.
5
Mercy’s Got Talent—9:15 and 1:00 p.m.
8
JK/SK Registration Evening—7:00-9:00p.m
10-12 JK/SK Registration - daytime
15
Family Day—No school
17
Ash Wednesday
20
Confirmation Crosses—7 p.m.
23
Public Speaking - School Competition
23
School Council - 6:30 p.m.
24
“Raising Resilient Children Presentation”
for parents - Gym at 7 p.m.
March
1
PD Day – No School - Evaluation of Pupil
Progress & Report Card Preparation
2
Confirmation Confessions—11 a.m.
2
Mississauga North Speech Competition
4
Grade 3’s swimming- 1-2 p.m.
9
First Reconciliation—Grade 2 -10:45 a.m.
12
Intermediate dance—p.m.
15-19 March Break
Sincerely,
23
Report Cards go home
The Mercy’s Got Talent Team
23
School Speech Competition all day
Catholic Ratepayers – Check your Tax
25
Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences for some
30
Spring Pictures for Siblings
30
Grade 4’s to Living Arts Centre
Bill to Ensure Proper Tax Support
If you are a Catholic ratepayer, we urge you to check your property tax bill to ensure that your support is directed to your local
Catholic school board, in our case, the Dufferin-Peel Catholic
District School Board. If you are a tenant, you can verify your
support by contacting our Admissions Department at (905) 8900708, ext. 24511, 24512, or 24519, or your local municipal office.
By ensuring that you are accurately recorded as a Catholic
school supporter, you can help deliver a powerful message to the
government about the level of support for publically-funded
Catholic education in Ontario. In order to be eligible to vote for
your local Catholic school board trustee, you must be registered
as a separate school supporter.
Public Speaking
Our grades 4-8 students have been busy preparing speeches. The 2 winners from each class
will participate in the school contest in the gym
on February 23rd. Junior speeches will be held
in the morning. Intermediate speeches will be
held after lunch. Parents are invited to come and
listen to the speeches.