NEWSLETTER
April 2013
5820 Glen Erin Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L5M 5J9
Telephone: (905) 814-9216
Fax: (905) 814-9217
Principal’s Message
Principal
D. Della Rossa
As our Lenten journey has come to an
end, we witness many signs of spring. We
celebrate Easter—the resurrection of
Christ where new life springs eternal for
us all. May the blessings of Easter fill
your hearts and homes with the signs of
life.
Secretary
S. Droy
Superintendent
Mississauga North
D. Oude-Reimerink
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
Web Site
www.dpcdsb.org/OLMCY
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An Easter Prayer
Of all of God’s gifts
Easter shows us our fate
Forgiven we will rise
And pass through Heaven’s Gate
This Easter remember
The sacrifice of a Son
And through His resurrection
Eternal life we have won
This Easter we pray
That the love of God
Is resurrected
Reborn and renewed
Inside your heart.
God Bless you !
“Alleluia, alleluia, Christ is risen!
Lord God, open our hearts to recognize your presence in the good work
and love of others. We ask this
through Christ our Lord.” AMEN.
(Children’s Daily Prayer: 2010-11)
Our surroundings are filled with spring
blooms. We begin to see tulips, crocuses
and other spring flowers trying to pierce
the ground and begin the cycle of rebirth
in the near future. The concept of spring
cleaning begins to take root in our environments. This is true around our school
as we freshen up our community after the
winter. The peace garden will begin to
come alive again as we plant annuals.
The continuous cycle of rebirth represents
our hope for the future and God’s challenge for each of us to embrace the many
gifts and talents that we have. Spring is a
time when the daylight hours become extended. The symbol of light offers us a
positive image of Christ and represents
His challenge to us since He asks us to
light the path for others. It is our hope
that this season of spring brings a period
of health and rest to our entire school
community.
D. Della Rossa
Healthy Body, Minds and Souls
Parent Evening
Thursday, April 18th, 2013
6:30-8:30 PM Please join us.
Virtue of the Month
Affirmation:
I am a loving person.
I show my love by doing kind things and saying kind words.
I treat others as I want to be treated.
I love God and all that God has created, including myself.
What is Love?
Love is caring for someone. It is wanting to be near those you
care about and wanting to share everything with them because
they mean so much to you. Love is a feeling that fills your
heart. ―Love is patient and kind; love is not jealous or boastful;
it is not arrogant or rude. Love does not insist on its own way;
it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrong, but
rejoices in the right. Love bears all things, believes all things,
hopes all things, endures all things.‖1 Corinthians 13
You are practicing the Virtue of LOVE when you…
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Are helpful to those in need
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Do not expect recognition for doing good
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Use kind and loving words
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Sacrifice for others
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Appreciate everything around you as a gift of love from
God
April is “Autism Awareness Month”
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD),
also referred to as autism, is a neurological disorder which causes developmental disability.
Autism affects the way the brain functions, resulting in difficulties with communication and social interaction, and unusual patterns of behaviour, activities and interests.
In general, ASD occurs in about 1 in 200 people in Canada and
is four times more common in boys than girls. Autism is not
related to race, ethnicity, family income, lifestyle or parenting;
it knows no color, race, religion, sex, or age. "God made us all
unique and different, yet he put the same amount of love and
commitment to us all!" (anonymous) For more detailed information about Autism visit: http://www.autismsocietycanada.ca
Summer Adult Programs
Introducing Tangerine Walk-In Counselling - a free service
for children, youth and families living in Peel Region.
Starting March 2, 2012 children and youth up to their 18th birthday and
parents or guardians will have access to timely, single session counselling designed to provide practical coping strategies and problem-solving
support when it’s needed most. Tangerine Walk-In Counselling takes
the wait out of mental health support services and emphasizes the
client’s strengths and abilities to address the issue at hand.
This service is provided in partnership, by Associated Youth Services of
Peel, Peel Children’s Centre and Rapport Youth & Family Services.
Each partner delivers the service out of its office on a different day
of the week from Tuesday to Thursday.
Tuesday
Associated Youth Services of Peel
120 Matheson Blvd East, Suite 201, Mississauga ON L4Z 1X1
9:00am to 8:00pm (last appt. at 6:00pm)
Wednesday
Peel Children’s Centre
85A Aventura Court, Mississauga ON L5T 2Y6
9:00am to 8:00pm (last appt. at 6:00pm)
Thursday
Rapport Youth & Family Services
155 Clark Blvd., Unit 11, Brampton ON L6T 4G6
9:00am to 8:00pm (last appt. at 6:00pm)
* this location serves youth up to their 21st birthday
905 795-3530
LIBRARY NEWS
1. AUTHOR VISIT: In March, the Grade 3 to 8
students enjoyed a visit from author Michael
Wade. He demonstrated how anyone can be a
writer, showed us the power of everyday words, and even collected suggestions for a story to include in his next book! Many
thanks to the Catholic School Advisory Council for sponsoring
this event.
DPCDSB Adult CO-OP , ESL and LINC, FSL
2. USED BOOKS WANTED:
Adult Computer Classes
The library, in collaboration with the EcoSchool Team, will be
collecting donations of gently used books to sell to students at a
later date. Proceeds from the Used Book Sale will be donated to
charity as well as our school library. Book donations may be
dropped off at the main office or the library. The date for the sale
will be announced once enough books have been collected to sell.
Thank you in advance for your support.
For detailed information please call:
905-891-3034 -Brian J. Fleming Adult Learning Center
905-891-9263 - St. Gabriel Adult Learning Center
905-891-9263 - Adult and Continuing Education Office and St. Kateri Tekakwitha Adult Learning Center
905-279-6816 -(LINC)
Anaphylaxis
Food Allergies and Anaphylaxis
Dates to Remember
April April
1
Easter Monday
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.
2
Spring Photos
9
School Council Meeting—6:30pm
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.
1
Team And Club Photos
3
Intermediate Dance (PM)
7
Crowning of Mary
7
Welcome to Kindergarten for new registrants
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.
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.
OLOM is going GREEN!
13
Confirmation –Sponsor Package 7PM
15
Dental Screening (JK, Gr, 2, 4, 6, 8)
18
Grad Photos
Parent Evening—Please see attached flyer
Heads Up Competition (Jr. and Int.)
19
See Hear Clinic
20
First Communion 11am at Merciful Redeemer
24
Rosary Apostolate Visits(AM)
26
Cst. Giordano Visits
May
May 5—10 Catholic Education Week
(Sept. 2013) and their parents— 6:00-7:00PM
9
Sick Kids Walk
13
P.A. Day—No school
14
School Council Meeting-6:30 p.m.
20
Victoria Day
21
Immunization Clinic Gr. 7 and 8
26
Confirmation-3pm at Merciful Redeemer
27
EQAO begins
TURN IT OFF TUESDAYS
WALK TO SCHOOL WEDNESDAYS
WASTELESS THURSDAYS
GOOS Books
The ECO-Team is continuing to sell
GOOS (Good On One Side) books for
$2.00. The money raised will help to
support the gardens surrounding our
school.
Remember, ECO stands for:
Environment, Community, One !
June
6
7
13
13
21
Intermediate Trip to Niagara Falls
PA Day
Family Track and Field
Grade 3-Black Creek Pioneer Village
Graduation and Year End Mass 10am
26
Graduation Dinner 6:30 pm
29
Last Day / Intermediate Dance(PM)