OUR LADY OF GOOD VOYAGE Catholic Elementary

OUR LADY OF GOOD
VOYAGE
Catholic Elementary
School
OCTOBER 2014
5850 River Grove Ave., Mississauga ON L5M 4W2
Phone (905) 567-8422
Fax (905) 567-7832
OFFICE STAFF
PRINCIPAL: C. Klein
SECRETARY: J. Galloway
SUPERINTENDENT OF
MISSISSAUGA SOUTH
D. Amaral
905-890-1221
TRUSTEE,
Former Chair of the Board
P. Ferreira (Wards 6&11)
416-805-7110
SCHOOL ADVISORY CHAIR
A. Pavan
905-567-8422
PRAYER
Father in Heaven, Creator of all and source of all goodness
and love, please look kindly upon us and receive our
heartfelt gratitude in this time of giving thanks.
Thank you for all the graces and blessings You have
bestowed upon us, spiritual and temporal: our faith and
religious heritage. Our food and shelter, our health, the
love we have for one another, our family and friends.
Amen
VIRTUE: Empathy
Empathy helps us to connect and live together in safe,
caring, inclusive communities. We understand empathy to
mean the ability to identify with and feel other people’s
concerns. We believe that in a faith community we are
nothing without relationships. Relationships that grow in a
spirit of communion-an understanding that we share an
identity based on being created in the image and likeness of
God and being imbued with one Spirit. We are many parts
of one body. An empathetic person believes that we all share
one Spirit; that we are many parts of one body because we
are all created in the image and likeness of God.
DATES TO REMEMBER
Parish
St. Joseph Catholic Church
5440 Durie Road
Streetsville, Ontario
L5M 2J5
Tel: 905-826-2766
Fax: 905-542-7052
Pastor: Fr. Marc-André Campbell
Associate Pastor: Fr. Russell Asch
Email: office@stjosephsstreetsville.com
Website: www.stjosephsstreetsville.com
Sat Oct. 4
Sun Oct. 5
Mon Oct. 6
Tues Oct. 7
Tues Oct. 7
Thurs Oct. 9
Fri Oct. 10
Mon Oct. 13
Oct. 15 – 17
Wed Oct. 15
Tues Oct. 21
Wed Oct. 22
Fri Oct. 24
Tues Oct. 28
Tues Oct. 28
Fri Oct. 31
Tues Nov. 11
Thurs Nov.13
Info. & Registration for 1st Holy Communion
World Teacher’s Day
Co-ed Flag Football Tournament
Mass @ 9:45 a.m. at St. Joseph Church
Council meeting at 7 p.m. in the Library
HPV/HEP B clinic for grade 7s & 8 - girls
Last day to donate non-perishable food items
Happy Thanksgiving – school holiday
CCAT testing for grade 4s
NED Show @ 10:45 a.m. in gym
Cross-Country Meet @ Erindale Pk.
School Photo Day
ROCK OUT anti-bullying concert
Virtue Assembly
Rosary Apostolate visiting all classes
Halloween School Dance Fundraiser
Progress Reports go home
Interview night – for students, by request
ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH
5440 Durie Road
Streetsville, Ontario
L5M 2J5
Tel: 905-826-2766
Fax: 905-542-7052
Pastor: Fr. Marc-André Campbell
Associate Pastor: Fr. Russell Asch
Sunday Mass Times: Saturday Vigil @ 5: 30 p.m.
Sunday: 8 a.m.; 9:30 a.m.; 11 a.m.; 12:30 & 6 p.m.
Email: office@stjosephsstreetsville.com
Website: www.stjosephsstreetsville.com
Please note that the parish is your first source for
obtaining information for sacramental preparation.
Sacraments are parish, not school events. Initial
preparation is done by the schools through the Religion
program. Immediate preparation is the responsibility
of the parents and the Parish.
OLGV’s THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul will be collecting
non-perishable food drive items until Friday,
October 10th. Items are being collected on the table
near the front entrance of the school. Thank you, in
advance, for your generosity!
ROSARY APOSTOLATE
The Rosary Apostolate volunteers will be
supporting our students’ faith, by praying the
rosary with our students in all grades on a monthly
basis. Their main focus is to teach the children
about Jesus and Mary, our Catholic faith and to
teach them how to pray. We encourage you to
support your child in their faith journey by praying
the rosary along with them and talking to them
about their faith. Each child will receive a FREE
ROSARY on their first visit this month. Blessings
and many thanks for your support!
GRADE 2 - FIRST RECONCILIATION AND
FIRST COMMUNION PARENT MEETINGS
Mandatory information and registration meetings
for the Sacrament of First Holy Communion were
recently held at St. Joseph Parish for parents on the
following days.
Thursday, October 2nd, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 4th, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK THEME:
GRADE 8 CONFIRMATION
An information meeting for students wishing to
receive the Sacrament of Confirmation was held on
Thursday, September 25th and Saturday, September
27th.
The five sub-themes are:
 Walking Together and Sharing our Story
 Opening the Scriptures
 Welcoming Others to the Table
 Recognizing Jesus in the Breaking of the
Bread
 Proclaiming the Good News
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
The staff of Our Lady of Good Voyage School
wishes you and your family a very happy
Thanksgiving. May God bless you and your loved
ones with good health and happiness.
Exploring Paths of Joy
This year’s celebration entitled, “Catholic
Education: Exploring Paths of Joy” is scheduled for
the week of May 3 – 8, 2015. The scriptural passage
that guides our theme is: “Were not our hearts
burning within us while He was talking to us on
the road.” (Luke 24: 32)
Catholic Education Week begins on a Sunday to
highlight the partnership that remains the
foundation of Catholic education between our
Catholic schools and local Catholic parishes. We
ask you to reflect on the significance of Catholic
education’s presence and contribution in our
Church, and in our society.
STAFF SPECIAL SERVICES
Special Services staff provides resource to the
school for a variety of services. We are pleased to
have available the following personnel:
Speech Language
P. Patterson
Social Work
S. Yalta
Psychology
Dr. G. MacPherson
CYW
M. Lapp
S.A.T.
M. Riverso
(Special Assignment Teacher – supports teachers
and students with literacy and numeracy.)
CATHOLIC SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL
The first C.S.A.C. meeting is being held on
Tuesday, October 7th. We invite you to join us to
be a part of the elections.
NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER GOES GREEN
We are continuing our effort to enhance
communication and ensure delivery of important
school information. Parents/Guardians who signed
the CASL form in September will begin receiving
electronic mail of school and Council information
in November.
This initiative ensures that you receive school
information without relying on the “backpack”.
Environmentally, we will save paper, energy, and
staff time. Should you NOT be willing, or not be
able to participate, we will make hard copies of
school information available at the office. Please
feel free to call the school, should you have
questions or concerns. The newsletter will also be
posted on our website at
http://www.dpcdsb.org/OLGDV .
BUS INFORMATION
Please check the Region of Peel’s Transportation
Department’s websites (www.stopr.ca and
https://businfo.stopr.ca/) to check for delays and
cancellations. All concerns and complaints
regarding bus transportation are to be made
directly to the S.T.O.P.R. at 905-890-0614.
All students requesting a Courtesy Rider seat were
given bus passes on Monday, September 29th and
began taking the bus on Tuesday September 30th.
A letter was sent home to parents that explains the
“Courtesy Seat Policy” along with a bus pass for
their child.
OUR LADY OF GOOD VOYAGE STAFF:
FDK Teacher
A. Swierczynski
FDK DECE
G. Gerges
Grade 1
S. Johnson
Grade 2
J. Jeffery
Grade 3
L. Lencz
Grade 4
M. Tassone
Grade 5 /6
A. Mendonca
Grade 7
J. Burke
Grade 8
M. Falcioni
SERC/SERT/P.T.
N. Mattarollo
ESL/SERT/P.T.
L. Servedio
Librarian
L. Servedio
FSL/P.T.
C. Chataway
Planning Time
A. Pellarin
ERW
N. Traynor
ERW
J. Pilling
PRINCIPAL
C. Klein
SECRETARY
J. Galloway
CUSTODIANS
T. Macchione, J.
Bautista,
M. Henriques
CONGRATULATIONS to Mrs. Galloway who was
offered the position of secretary to our school on
Monday, September 29th! WELCOME BACK to
Mrs. Pilling who will return to our school on
Thursday, October 9th. We thank Mrs. Gluszczyk
for all of her work with our students.
WORLD TEACHERS’ DAY
October 5th is the day designated to recognize the
contribution of teachers. More
than 100 countries currently
celebrate World Teachers’ Day.
We thank all of our dedicated
teachers at Our Lady of Good Voyage for their
work with our children!
EQAO SCHOOL RESULTS
Detailed results of student achievement on EQAO
can be viewed at www.eqao.com. We are very
proud of our students and of our teachers who
have worked very diligently. The following
percentages represent students at or above the
provincial standard (Level 3 and 4):
Grade 3:
Reading 92%, Writing 92%, Mathematics 80%.
Grade 6:
Reading 93%, Writing 81%, Mathematics 52%.
Our grade 3 and 6 students continue to
demonstrate strength in the area of literacy. The
area of mathematics will continue be a focus of
professional development this school year.
VALUABLES
Personal electronic devices such as cell phones and
iPods, along with expensive jewelry and other
valuable items, should NOT be brought to school.
Responsibility for the care and safe keeping of
valuable items belongs with the home, not the
school.
CRIMINAL REFERENCE CHECK &
DECLARATION FORMS FOR VOLUNTEERS
In accordance with school board policies, all
volunteers having direct and regular contact with
students are required to provide a Criminal
Reference Check. There is no fee for volunteers
wishing to have a Criminal Reference Check.
If there are any community members wishing to
volunteer in the school and/or on class trips,
please visit the school office to pick up a volunteer
and Criminal Reference Check form and letter.
Please note: Criminal Offence Declarations
(available in office) are required to be signed every
year for returning volunteers.
MEDICAL CONCERNS AND FORMS
For any students who have medical issues
requiring medication to be administered and stored
at the school (e.g. epi-pens and puffers), please ensure
the school has all the necessary forms and
medication. Please contact Mrs. Galloway or Ms.
Klein if you have any questions.
TERRY FOX WALK
On Monday, September 15th, Krista from the Terry
Fox Foundation shared a multi-media presentation
with students and staff. She told the students
about Terry Fox and his wonderful example of
leadership and love for one’s neighbour. Then, on
Friday September 19th, students, staff and visitors
participated in the annual Terry Fox Walk.
Students ran, walked, skipped, hoola-hooped their
way to raising about $400!! Congratulations to our
students and staff for their generous donation to
cancer research.
PROGRESS REPORTS
As per Ministry of Education guidelines, students
in Grades 1-8 will receive progress reports on
Tuesday November 11th. Interviews for students
requiring them, will take place Thursday
November 13th.
INDOOR / OUTDOOR SHOES
The students should have a pair of indoor shoes to
wear at school in class and for gym. Outdoor
shoes/ boots will be kept for outdoor use only and
out of the classrooms in order to reduce the
amount of dirt and mud brought indoors. This will
assist our custodial staff in keeping the school clean
and safe. Thank you for your co-operation.
PLAYGROUND SUPERVISION
Morning supervision begins at 8:15 a.m. Parents
should not drop off their children prior to 8:15 a.m.
For your child’s safety, we request that he/she not
be on school property until scheduled supervised
times. As well, parents are reminded that they
should not be on the playground with students.
NO DOGS ALLOWED
ON SCHOOL PROPERTY
From 8:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., dogs are not allowed
on school property. This includes small dogs
being carried. Please be respectful of the fact that
some of our students have a fear of dogs.
FIRE DRILLS/LOCKDOWN/HOLD and SECURE
As a precautionary measure, we will practice fire
drills and lockdown procedures throughout the
year. We are required to hold 6 fire drills each year
as well as 2 lock down drills and 1 shelter in place.
Discussing these procedures with your child will
help reassure the importance of these safety
procedures. In the unforeseen event that we should
have an emergency in our school, we will evacuate
to River Grove Community Centre, Hazel
McCallion or Willow Way School.
OCTOBER 22nd is PICTURE DAY!
All students will have their photographs taken on
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Girls & Boys Junior VOLLEYBALL Teams
The girls’ and boys’ began their season on
September 30th and are demonstrating great skill
and sportsmanship on the court. Their next game
is at Raymond school on Monday October
6th beginning at 3:30 p.m. The girls play
first. Many thanks to their coaches, Ms.
Falcioni, Mrs. Swierczynski and Mr.
Mattarollo. Go Sharks Go!
CROSS-COUNTRY RUNNING TEAM
Students in grades 3 – 8 have been coming to
school early each morning for practices beginning
September 24th. We have a very committed and
enthusiastic group of students. As only 5 students
are allowed to run each grade level race, the
coaches will have the challenging task of choosing
the team members to compete in the cross-country
tournament scheduled for: Tuesday, October 21st
at Erindale Park, Mississauga.
Ms. Klein, Mrs. Jeffery and Mrs. Lencz are proud
of the students’ efforts!
HALLOWEEN CELEBRATIONS
On Friday October 31st, students are invited to
wear Halloween costumes to school. Please make
sure that costumes are appropriate for our
Catholic school. No masks, weapons, or make-up,
please. As shared in the September newsletter, we
remind parents to not send any food items as gifts
intended for the entire class, given the number of
students with life-threatening food allergies. For
safety reasons, non-edible items such as pencils or
erasers are appropriate substitutes. School Council
will be sending home an ORANGE flyer with
information about this fundraising event.
OLGV CHOIR
The School Choir, led by Mrs. Traynor
and Madame Chataway, began in
September, and meets once a weekly
during recess. The club runs all year long giving
students from Grades 2 through 8 the opportunity
to prepare songs for liturgies, masses, celebrations,
and to sing songs just for enjoyment. The members
of the OLGV Choir learn what is involved when
combining piano and voices; as well, they learn to
follow musical direction and appreciate the
complexity of musicality.
THE NED SHOW
CO-ED FLAG FOOTBALL TEAM
Our school co-ed flag football team, led by Coach
Mr. Burke will be competing in the invitational
tournament on Monday, October 6th or Friday,
October 9th, weather-pending. The students have
been practicing over the lunch hour. Go Sharks Go!
INTERNATIONAL WALK TO SCHOOL DAY
As a means of promoting a healthy lifestyle, we
encourage all students to walk to school on
Wednesday, October 8th, International walk-toschool day! The International walk-to-school
(IWALK) event is a global annual event promoting
daily physical activity, enhancing the environment,
and improving safety by reducing traffic
congestion, pollution and speed near schools.
The NED Show is coming to Our Lady of Good
Voyage School on Wednesday, October 15th at 10:45
a.m. The Ned Show is “an innovative, character
education assembly. Using humor, storytelling,
audience participation and amazing object lessons
including yo-yo and magic tricks, students learn
through the adventures of NED.” NED is an
acronym for:
Never Give Up Encourage Others Do your Best
ROCK OUT BULLING ASSEMBLY
On Friday, October 24th, at 12:45 p.m., students will
be entertained by young and talented musicians
who have a powerful, easy to remember message
on how to handle bullying when they are faced
with it. Their message is:
R – Respect Each Other;
O – Open Up – Talk to Someone;
C – Confidence – Show it!
K – Keep Away From Bullying Situations.
The musicians are certified Red Cross Bullying
Prevention Educators and sure to help students
overcome bullying situations.
INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGES
PROGRAM
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ARAMAIC
ARABIC
CANTONESE
CROATIAN
GERMAN
GREEK
HEBREW
HINDI
HUNGARIAN
IGBO
ITALIAN
KOREAN
MALAYALAM
MANDARIN
POLISH
PORTUGUESE
PUNJABI
RUSSIAN
SLOVAK
SPANISH
TAGALOG
TAMIL
THELUNGA
TURKISH
UKRAINIAN
URDU
VIETNAMESE
BOLTON
St. John the Baptist
BRAMPTON
St. Kevin
Pauline Vanier
St. Francis Xavier
St. Isaac Jogues
MISSISSAUGA
Blessed Teresa of Calcutta
Divine Mercy
Elementary International Language
Classes are available to students in grades
JK to 8.
Please register at the IL sites (listed below)
on Saturdays.
Day schools do not accept registrations.
Call 905-891-9263.
There is continuous enrolment.
For more information please visit
www.dpcdsb.org/programs &
services/languages/international languages
MISSISSAUGA
Father Daniel Zanon
Mary Fix
Metropolitan Andrei
St. Bernadette
St. Bernard of Clairvaux
St. Clare
St. Herbert (Sunday classes)
St. Jude
Sts. Peter & Paul
St. Philip
Sts. Martha & Mary
Web Resources:
Primary: En Garde Duel Game
www.mathisfun.com
Junior: Estimation Valley Golf
www.mathfrog.ca
Intermediate: How High?
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www.wiredmath.ca
(gr. 7)
Estimation
Estimating develops a sense of number and is
consolidated through practice and reflection. This
also develops risk-taking, problem solving, and the
idea that there is a range of possible answers.
Family Math Activity
K-3
With your child, fill a jar with an item you can find around the house (buttons, macaroni, coins,
jelly beans, etc.). Family members take turns estimating how many items there are in the jar.
Take out a hand full and count them, then ask if anyone would like to change their estimate.
Finally, count the items in the jar. Whose estimate was the closest?
Grades 4-6
Estimate how many bags of milk your family will need for the week. At the end of the week, count
up the number of bags you actually used. Estimate the time needed for a trip. If the trip is
expected to take 25 minutes, when do you have to leave? Estimate the distance of a trip or a
walk. How close were you? Did you use the best measure (metres, kilometres)?
Need extra help in Grade 7 or 8 math?
Visit the Homework Help website for free help from Ontario certified teachers. On this site, students
have access to live chat rooms between the hours of 5:30-9:30 from Sunday to Thursday and 24/7
resources such as videotaped lessons and interactive tutorials. Homework Help is ideal for
understanding homework, reviewing lessons, studying for tests, and searching math topics.
Register today at https://homeworkhelp.ilc.org/. All you need to register
is your student OEN number which is found on your report card.
If you have additional questions, please contact your classroom teacher.
“This is the best! Every time I get stuck the tutors are so patient that, well, it makes it easier
to
understand. I am going to tell everyone I know to use this site, it works!!!
Grade 7 Student, April 2012
OCTOBER 2014
Sunday
Monday
5
World Teacher Day!
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Jr Volleyball
Away game at
St. Raymond.
Girls play
first.
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Happy
Thanksgiving!
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26
27
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
2
3
4
Communion
Registration at
St. Joseph
Church
10-11:30 a.m.
9
10
11
17
18
25
8
Opening Mass at St.
Joseph Church
Tentative date: 1st
Parent Council
meeting 7p.m
library.
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Jr. Volleyball
Playoff games.
Details to follow.
Vaccinations for all
gr. 7 HEP B and
only gr. 8 girls HPV
Jr Volleyball
@OLGV. Boys
play first.
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NED Show at
10:45 a.m.
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Family Jr
Volleyball
Tournament.
Details to follow.
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Cross-country
Running meet
at Erindale
Park
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School Photo
Day. Bring
your smiles.
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Rock Out
Concert at
12:45 p.m.
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Board Crosscountry
running meet
at Centennial
Park
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Halloween
Dance-a-thon
Fundraiser
Rosary
Apostolate in the
a.m.
Virtue Assembly
1:15p.m.
Dates to remember: Photo Retake Day November 7, 2014