NEWSLETTER
February 2013
Principal
D. Della Rossa
5820 Glen Erin Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L5M 5J9
Telephone: (905) 814-9216
Fax: (905) 814-9217
Happy Valentine’s Day
Secretary
S. Droy
Superintendent
Mississauga North
D. Oude-Reimerink
Principal’s Message
Remember to show love towards
others as we are all children of God
Parish
Merciful Redeemer Parish
Phone: 905-812-0030
Pastor
Fr. Vid Vlasic
Associate Pastor
Fr. Robert Mignella
School Council Co-Chair
Megan Scott
School Council Co-Chair
Keith Mussar
Trustee
Esther O’Toole
Ward 9
Phone: 905-812-5163
Attendance Verification
Phone: 905-814-9216
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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.
As the cooler weather continues, we enjoy our Canadian winters knowing that
spring is around the corner. We would
like to take this opportunity to thank the
entire staff and student community for
their diligent effort in preparing for the
Broadway Show. What a great success
and defining moment for the entire community. Truly the Arts come alive at Our
Lady of Mercy and these moments help
all to smile. We wish to thank the parent
community for their support and participation in this school-wide event as we
united to celebrate the living arts.
On February 13, we begin our Lenten
journey of reflection and renewal. Lent is
a 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. Together we pray that our students, families
and staff will be able to journey through
Lent filled with health. D. Della Rossa
Family Day
Monday, February 18th, 2013
School Operations
School Council
Junior & Senior Kindergarten
Registration for 2013-14
All Parents Are Invited
Kindergarten registration for the 2013-14 school year
continues to take place at all Catholic elementary schools
in Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon, Bolton and Orangeville.
The Mississauga North Family of Schools
Catholic School Council Presents:
Acceptance in the Year of Faith:
Encouraging Our Children’s Spiritual
Journey in the Year of Faith
Parents/Guardians should bring the following documents when
registering their child:
1.
Proof of age
2.
Original Catholic Baptismal Certificate of the Roman, Greek or
Ukrainian Rite, for parent (one) and child (if the child has not
been baptised, a letter of counselling with the parish priest, to
complete the process will be accepted).
3.
Updated immunization records
4.
Proof of Canadian citizenship or of Landed Immigrant status
5.
Proof of home address (tax bill, utility bill, bank statement)
6.
proof of English Separate School Support (may be done at the time
of registration by completing an Application For the Direction of
School Support and/or a Separate School Lease Agreement available
at the school)
All documents must be submitted in English.
Public Speaking
Our Grades 4-8 students have been busy
preparing speeches. The two winners from
each class will participate in the school contest in the gym on Monday, February 4th
with Juniors in the morning and Intermediates in the afternoon. Parents are invited to
come and listen to the speeches.
Our Lady of Mercy - an ECO-SCHOOL!
The staff and students at Our Lady of Mercy will continue to work
towards pro moting our
Eco-School community.
Eco-Week Events
Turn off the Lights Tuesdays
Walk to School Wednesdays
Litterless Lunch Thursdays
Guest Speaker: Fr. Stan Chu Ilo
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
St. Therese of the Child Jesus
Elementary School
Presentation Session 7:15-8:15 pm
Light Refreshments will be provided
Please RSVP to
Mr. Della Rossa by
Friday, February 8, 2013
Cold Weather Guidelines
―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.
Punctuality
School begins at 8:45 am. in the morning and at 12:45 pm. 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!
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 and television stations:
VIRGIN RADIOFM99.9
CHUM AM1050
What is Respect?
CFTR AM680
CFNY FM102.1/AM640
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.
CJCL AM590
CHFI FM98.1
CFRB AM1010
EZ ROCK FM97.3
CJBC (FR) AM860
FM Z103.5
FM93.1
FM Q107
CHIN FM100.7/AM1540
CBC99.1
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
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Honour other people’s need for time and space to themselves
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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…
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CITYPULSE
GLOBAL NEWS
CTV
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 SERVINGST. ANDREW, ST. BENEDICT AND ST. PETER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
ANDR.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.”
Ignore the wisdom of elders
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.
Use anything you want without the owner’s permission
4.
Treat others like they do not matter
Interrupt or barge in on anyone
Make fun or talk back to elders
Disobey the rules of your family or school
“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.
Anaphylaxis
Food Allergies
and Anaphylaxis
Our Lady of Mercy is an allergen aware school. There
are pupils in attendance who suffer from severe and
life threatening allergies to certain foods. Exposure to
the smallest quantities can cause severe life threatening reactions. Anaphylaxis is a severe and life threatening allergic reaction. The most common allergen
triggers are food, insect stings, medications, exercise,
and latex. An anaphylactic reaction involves symptoms from two or more body systems. Safety of all
our students is paramount.
We at Our Lady of Mercy, would appreciate the cooperation of the entire school community by NOT
sending any lunches or snacks that contain any ingredients identified as food allergens for students in your
child’s class.
Please make sure that all of your children’s caregivers
are aware of the food restrictions. We also ask that
you review the letters that were sent home at the beginning of the school year that spoke to specific allergens in your child’s classroom.
For celebrations, we are once again asking that food
NOT be brought into the school since we cannot control the ingredients in many baked items.
Dates to Remember
February
1
Const. Giordano Visits, Kin. Reg 9 AM—3PM
Feb. 4 to Feb. 8 Book Fair
4
Public Speaking Junior Competition– AM,
Intermediate Competition –PM
5
First Tem Report Cards Go Home
5
School Advisory Council Meeting 6:30 pm
7
Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences - Evening
8
P. A. Day- Parent/Teacher/Student Conference
12
Shrove Tuesday
13
Ash Wednesday Celebration 9:30 in Gym
14
Valentine’s Day
15
Mississauga North Speech Competition, Swim
to Survive—Gr. 3s
18
Family Day - No school
19
Confirmation Confessions 10:30am at the school
19
Family Schools Council Presentation
7:15 St. Therese of the Child Jesus
20 & 22 Swim to Survive—Gr. 3s
27
28
Rosary Apostolate Visits
Pink Shirt Day—Anti-Bullying Awareness
March Break is from March 11th to 15th
Our Catholic School Heritage
6. What sacrifices did Catholics have to make to send their children to separate schools?
If you have any questions, please talk to your child’s
teacher or to school staff. Your co-operation in helping to keep all our pupils safe is greatly appreciated.
Because the United Legislature of Canada East and Canada West
roughly had consisted of members advocating non-denominational
common schools and half were in favour of them, separate school
legislation, for about fifteen years, contained three obstacles to their
existence:
 Catholics could establish and support a separate school, but had to
Extended French
St. Therese of the Child Jesus School
The Extended French Application deadline is
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
at 3 p.m.
If you are interested in this program please
make sure to have your completed package
submitted to the school by this date and time.
continue paying common school taxes. Thus, they paid tuition for
their children in the separate school;
 The separate school had no permanence of existence. If the local
common school board hired a Catholic as one of its teachers, then
the separate school ceased to exist. Separate schools kept opening
and closing in the early years;
 In the cities the separate school board required the permission of
the common school board to open a new or an additional separate
school. Sometimes the permission was not forthcoming.
 The legislation required twelve Catholic heads of family resident
within a city, town or township common school section. The townships’ common school sections were so small that often there were
not twelve resident Catholic families.