October 2015 - St. Paul Elementary School

Achieving Excellence in Catholic Education
through Learning, Leadership and Service
O C T O B E R 2 0 1 5
PRINCIPAL
Bernadette Maloney
SECRETARY
Karen Dafoe
PARISH PRIEST
Fr. Randy Foster
Fr. Stan Witczak
DIRECTOR
OF EDUCATION
Barbara McMorrow
SUPERINTENDENT
Joan Carragher
TRUSTEES
Helen McCarthy
CATHOLIC SCHOOL
COUNCIL CHAIR
Ms. Nora Darling
Teresa Hartenburg
Board Office
1-800-461-8009
St Paul’s Catholic
Elementary School
1101 Hilliard Street
Peterborough, Ont
K9H 5S3
Tel: (705)742-2991
Fax: (705) 742-6685
St Anne’s Parish
Weekend Mass Times:
Saturday - 5:00 pm
Sunday - 9:00 am &
11:00 am
Happy Thanksgiving!
Thank you to everyone who attended our Welcome Night on September 17, 2015. It
was a resounding success. Most of the school community was able to attend and we look forward to a great year. Thank you to Mark and Teresa Hartenburg who supplied Pizza Hut,
personal pan pizzas at cost.
St. Paul is very fortunate to receive the support of generous individuals and businesses within the community. Donations, that are tax deductible, have allowed families to send
their children to summer camp, participate in extracurricular sports in the community, purchase necessary medications and basic needs. Thank you to such a supportive parent community.
This month’s virtue of Charity is demonstrated in so many ways on a daily basis at
St. Paul. In September we had a red-themed day to raise money for the Diocesan efforts to
assist Syrian Refugees. As a school we raised $790.00 in just one day. It is so important that
our children see us living out our Catholic Social Teaching and helping those in need. This
month, students will have further opportunities to practice charity as we run our Thanksgiving Food Drive and ask students to donate hard candy after Hallowe’en in the first week of
November.
Students have begun the practice of keeping a weekly gratitude journals. On Thankful Thursdays, students can volunteer to have their journal read over the PA system. This
week , Sabrina was thankful for all that she has learned at school. Another student wrote,
“We receive 80% of our information from the world through sight, I thank God for my eyes. As
Jesus said, “Let the children come to me.” It is through them that we experience God. Have
a blessed Thanksgiving..
Bernadette Maloney.
Achieving Excellence in Catholic Education through Learning, Leadership and Service: Fruits of the Holy Spirit
The Fruits of the Holy Spirit are found in section 1832 of the Catechism of the Catholic
Church as inspired by the fifth chapter of Paul's letter to the Galatians. CCC #1832 "The
fruits of the Spirit are perfections that the Holy Spirit forms in us as the first fruits of eternal
glory. The tradition of the Church lists twelve of them: "charity, joy, peace, patience, kindness,
goodness, generosity, gentleness, faithfulness, modesty, self-control, chastity."
The Fruits of the Holy Spirit are gifts we have been given and each month we will recognize
and name one of the Fruits of the Spirit alive and working in our Catholic Community. The
Spirit is alive and working in each of us, and grants us gifts that enable us to collaborate in
the salvation of others and in the growth of the Body of Christ, the Church; by this power of
the Spirit, God’s children can bear much fruit.
In the month of October, the Liturgical Season of the Church is Ordinary Time. The Liturgical
colour is green. Every school in the Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington
Catholic District School Board will be learning, praying and talking about the Fruit of the
Holy Spirit called Charity.
“Charity is the theological virtue by which we love God above all things for His own sake, and
our neighbour as ourselves, for the love of God.” CCC 1822 At home, at school and in our parishes, let us model Jesus’ commandment to love each other so that our children will understand that charity is an act of love.
Catholic School Council
Thank you to everyone who came out to ST. Paul’s Open House & Bake Sale. Thank you to Mark and
Teresa Hartenburg who supplied Pizza Hut, Personal Pan Pizzas at cost for September’s Welcome
Night. School Council would also like to thank all those who baked something for our Bake Sale this
year. It was a great success with a grand total of $783.15 raised for Catholic School Council fundraising. We had a great deal of support this year and it was greatly appreciated. To all those that volunteered, without your help none of this would have been possible. So a BIG thank you goes out to you!
Our next school council meeting is October 6 @ 6:30-8pm in our school library.
Friday, October 30 - Halloween “Dance-A-Thon” Fund Raiser
This year we will again be holding only ONE MAJOR fund raiser - our Halloween “Dance-A-Thon”.
Last year we raised $22,000 which along with our weekly pizza lunches allowed school council to put forward
$31,000 towards the purchase of our new playground equipment. An amazing outcome from the hard work
of so many dedicated people.
Our Dance-A-Thon Kick-Off assembly was held on Monday, September 28th in the gym. Prizes for
pledges were showcased. The lineup of incentive prizes is amazing this year with three bicycles topping
the list of prizes students can win for their fund raising efforts. A huge thank you goes out to the
Dance-a-thon Fundraising Committee. Proceeds from our fund raiser directly benefit all students with
the focus this year of improvements to St. Paul’s kindergarten yard, new team jerseys and continued
support of technology for student use. Please encourage your child to participate and bring in as many
pledges as possible. Children should hand in their pledge sheets with a minimum of $10.00 every
Thursday from October 9-30 so we can do weekly totals. Let’s top last year!
The Dance-A-Thon will take place on Friday October 30. We encourage all students, staff
and parents to participate.
9:20-10:20
Gr. 1,2,3
10:30-11:30
JK/SK
1:15-2:15
Gr. 4,5,6
2:15-3:15
Gr. 7,8
Halloween Hard Candy Drive
St. Paul School will be hosting their first HARD CANDY DRIVE in November.
This is one of our Social Justice projects that is being coordinated by the
kindergarten children. This Canadian project will help children in third world and
developing nations. The hard candy helps activate the salivary glands and prepare
the digestive tract for food. Please encourage your child to participate by donating
some of their Halloween treats – specifically, wrapped, hard candy. Daily
collections will occur during the first week of November. We look forward to your
anticipated participation.
Breakfast Program St. Paul’s School
The school year is underway once again
and St. Paul’s offers students a healthy
snack/breakfast on a daily basis. With
choices from three food groups, cereal,
fruit and vegetables and dairy students
have the nutrition they need to be successful at school.
Please consider volunteering your time
to this worthwhile
program. Please contact the school, 705742-2991 to volunteer.
For the Safety of Everyone and less distraction - Cell phones, cameras, ipod’s etc. are
not to be used in school unless under the supervision of the classroom teacher. Students
may request permission from their teacher to
use the office phone. We
ask that parents do not text
your child during school
hours.
Thank you for your
cooperation!
Immunizations Required
for School Attendance
As of July 1, 2014 the Immunization of
School Pupils Act has added vaccination
against three additional diseases that
students require for entry to school;
they are meningococcal disease, Pertussis (whooping cough) and varicella
(chickenpox). These three vaccines are
in addition to existing requirements for
proof of immunization against tetanus,
diphtheria, polio, measles, mumps and
rubella.
Your local health unit is required under the Immunization of School Pupil's
Act (ISPA) to collect and maintain up-to
-date records of all the above immunizations for every child registered in
school. Now is a good time to contact
your health care provider to discuss
your child’s immunization needs in
light of the new legislation. Parents are
required to contact the health unit to
update immunization records for their
children or provide a valid affidavit.
Visit your local health unit website for
more information:
Peterborough County and City please visit the Peterborough CountyCity Health Unit at http://
www.pcchu.ca/my-life-health/parentscaregivers/immunizations/
HEAD LICE
Our first pediculosis check will occur on Monday, October 5, 2015. Please continue to check your
child’s head on a regular basis and notify the school in the event of head lice. We will assist
you with the necessary information. Your call remains confidential, but knowing there is a
case helps us to prevent further outbreaks. The school board has posted a brochure, “Don’t
Let Head Lice Bug You!”on their website:www.pvnccdsb.on.ca under “Board Information”: publications.
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Mental Health Moment
One of the foundational skills for good mental health is an ability to recognize and adapt to stress. Parents can assist their children to recognize and manage stress by tuning into these simple signs that your child’s stress system is overworking:
Trouble falling asleep
Crabby mood in the morning
Easily upset – even over little things, trouble calming down
Volatile mood
Trouble paying attention or even hearing your voice
Frequent anger, or signs of sadness, fear or anxiety
Check out http://www.self-regulation.ca/ for helpful hints on how to help your child develop the skills to effectively cope!
@StefaniBurosch
School Mass - St. Anne’s Church
.School Mass – Friday, October 13, 10:45 at St. Anne’s Church
Mrs. Stanlick’s Grade 5 class will be organizing this mass. Students
will walk to the church. If it is raining mass will be in the gym. The
Grade 5 students will also be conducting a school-wide food drive
for Thanksgiving. The collection of non-perishable food items will
take place from September 28th to October 9th. This is the October
Social Justice Project at St. Paul and a great opportunity to give
back to the Peterborough community and to keep in our thoughts on
those less fortunate than ourselves.
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School Photos
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Students’ school photos will be taken on Thursday October 1st. Edge Imaging will
be providing this service to St. Paul with the added benefit that parents can order
and pay for photos on-line. Family discounts will include students’ siblings attending Secondary School as well.
Make a Donation to Our School Breakfast Program
Parents are an important partner in our School Breakfast Program. Please consider making a
food donation to support our program. Next time you go grocery shopping, purchase one of the
items below and drop it off at our Breakfast Program:
 cheese strings
bag of apples

yogurt tubes
nut-free granola bars
Financial donations are also gratefully accepted. Online donations can be made to Food For Kids
Peterborough and County at www.pcchu.ca/ffk by clicking on the “Canada Helps” icon. Include
our school’s name in the comment box. A printable tax receipt will be issued.
Research shows that students with access to a breakfast program have reduced risk for disease,
are more likely to come to school and participate in class, have better test scores, and are more
likely to graduate. Our students thank you for your generous support!
SOCCER RESULTS
The St. Paul soccer teams played in the family of schools soccer tournament at Beavermead and Eastgate
fields. The senior girls team defeated St. Josephs 6-0, Immaculate 4-0 and St. Paul Lakefield 6-0. The only loss for
the girls was 3-1 against St. Annes. Team members were: Victoria Sotiriadis, Riane Corcoran, Santana Chandler
Asta, Ellie Murdock, Nicole Savino, Taylor Ahern, Maria Con, Lydia Hartwick, Joey Issa, Abbey Jinkerson, Lacey
Kangas, Taya Keast, Victoria Lister and Tanya Perras.
The Senior boy's soccer team defeated St. Martins 2-0, Monsignor Jamot 2-0 and Immaculate 4-3. The only loss was
to St. Teresas 2-1. Team members were: Andrew Donaghue, Cameron Crough, Peter Hartenberg, Brandon Kidd, David Matzke, Jefferson Vaz Mondragon, Cam Prince, Brayden Robitaille, Tyler Roche, Josh Salteri, Spencer Vesnaver,
Rodrigo Astorga, Grant Black, Elie Issa, Mitch Madill, Ethan McPhail, Alex Glover and Aiden Maltman.
The Junior team defeated St. Teresa's 8-0, St. Martins 5-1 and St. Paul Lakefield 4-1. The Junior teams only loss was
to St. Annes 2-1. Team members were: Adrian Charles, William White, Noah Jackson, Caiden Entwistle, Hunter Hanley-Kirk, Ali el-Amir, Wyatt Wiggins, Daniel Watmough, Jacob Crough, Adam Savino, Owen Hartwick, Grace Skinner,
Brooke Orser, Kylie Forsyth, Kristen Hacker, Julia Hicks, Ella Krete, Taylor Yanagidaira, Delaney Hancock, Grace Murphy and Emily Perras.
A special thank you to the Donaghue and Vesnaver families for donating soccer balls to the school for Daily Physical
Activity, recess and Physical Education times!
Murray C. Rodd, Chief of Police
Timothy Farquharson, Deputy Chief of Police
Peterborough Police Service
500 Water Street, PO Box 2050
Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 7Y4
Main Phone 705 876-1122
Executive Fax 705 876-6005
Operations Fax 705 743-1540
Website – www.peterboroughpolice.com
23rd September 2015
Dear Teachers, Parents, Caregivers and Support Staff
My name is Sean Nusink. I am a police constable with the Peterborough Police Service. For the
2015-2016 school year, I will continue to be part of the community services unit. Part of my
duties will have me assigned to your school. This will be my second year as a school liaison
officer.
I have been a police officer for 16 years. Prior to the community services unit I held the rank of
Detective Constable and was assigned to the Major Crime and Sexual Offenses unit. Many of
my investigations involved threshold offenses against children under the age of 12. My passion
is to assist children in any way possible. I also hold the rank of Team Leader of our service’s
Emergency Response Team. I constantly strive to stay current in training and response trends for
school's most critical incidents.
I can appreciate the challenges families, schools, parents and children themselves face every day.
The community services unit’s objective is crime prevention thru community development.
Our core school programs, with the main objective of a positive police experience, are as
follows:
JK – SK Elmer the Safety Elephant
Grade 1 – 3 Staying Safe (street proofing children)
Grade 4 - 5 Healthy relationships / conflict resolution / Bullying
Grade 6 – Values Influences Peers Program
Grade 7 – 8 Substance abuse, Social Media / Internet responsibility
Kindest regards;
Sean Nusink
Constable Sean Nusink #155
Community Services / ERT
Peterborough Police
Main: 705-876-1122 EXT 359
snusink@peterborough.ca
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Murray C. Rodd, Chief of Police
Timothy Farquharson, Deputy Chief of Police
Peterborough Police Service
500 Water Street, PO Box 2050
Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 7Y4
Main Phone 705 876-1122
Executive Fax 705 876-6005
Operations Fax 705 743-1540
Website – www.peterboroughpolice.com
2015 / 2016 School Calender Year
Parental / Volunteer Criminal Records Checks
September 2015
Notice to Parents and Volunteers
In order to best serve your requests, your school’s Community Liaison officer asks that
you apply either in person at the police station or online in order to complete your
Criminal Records Check application.
Please view the link below in order for you to be best prepared for the application
process.
http://www.peterboroughpolice.com/request/record-checks/
Please note:
On line applications have a total fee of $21.24 ($10.00 standard fee plus $11.24
processing fee)
In person applications are the standard rate of $10.00, with no processing fee.
Always remember:
2 pieces of government issued photo identification and proof of address.
The applicant must be a resident of the City of Peterborough, the Village of Lakefield or
the Township of Cavan Monaghan.
Sincerely,
Peterborough Police Community Services School Liaison Team
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DATES TO MARK ON THE FAMILY CALENDAR
2015-2016
Sacramental Preparation Program – First Reconciliation
Session 1
Session 2
Session 3
Session 4
CELEBRATION OF FIRST RECONCILIATION
October 18, 2015
November 15, 2015
December 20, 2015
January 17, 2016
FEBRUARY, 2016 -TBD
Sacramental Preparation Program – First Eucharist
Session 1
Session 2
Session 3
Session 4
RETREAT GATHERING
CELEBRATION OF FIRST EUCHARIST
February 21, 2016
March 20, 2016
April 17, 2016
May, 2016 - TBD
MAY, 2016 - TBD
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION PROGRAM
Time: After the 11:00 Sunday Mass. Plan
for Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Location: St. Anne Parish Hall
Parents if for some reason you have to miss a session, please contact the parish priest who is very willing to assist you so that a
session is not missed. You are encouraged, urged and supported to call the parish priest.
October 2015
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
Picture Day
11:00 a.m.
Cadet Presentation
Grade 7 and 8
4
Mental Health
Awareness Week
Memorial of St.
Francis of Assisi
11
5 Cross Country Gr. 3 to 8
Beavermeade
Pediculosis
Screening
12
6 Cross Coun- 7
try Rain date
International
5:00 p.m.
Walk to School
Family Skate , Day.
Kinsmen Arena—
8
9
Board—wide
Cross Country
for Qualifying
students—
Beavermeade
Alternate Date
for Cross
Country
13
15
16
Memorial of St.
Teresa of Avila
10:45 School
Mass—St.
Anne’s
14
Holiday—
Thanksgiving Day
18
19
Feast of St. Luke
Rosary Apostolate
Gr. 2 Sacramental Preparation
Program—St.
Anne’s Church at
25
17
6:30 p.m. Special Education
20
21
22
23
Feast of St. Pope
John Paul II
Gr. 4 Peterborough Art Gallery a.m. only.
11:00 a.m.
Lockdown Drill
Anniversary of
Blessed Mother
Teresa of Calcutta
26
10
27
IPRC Meetings
28
29
30
Dance-a-thon
24
31