"To Have a Friend You Must Be a Friend"
Head Secretary - M. van Putten
Superintendent - Dr. M. Lewis
Trustee - B. Corbet
Parish: St. Josephine Bakhita
Pastor: Rev. M. Villanueva
Catholic Education Prayer
Lord, when we see the one before us, let us reverence your presence within;
when we listen to one another, let us hear with our hearts;
when we reflect on each encounter, may we discern to understand;
when we learn from those around us, let us respect our differences with joy;
and when we act, may we be kind and generous to all,
for each person is a member of your body, with all that they are.
We are many, we are one.
Amen
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First Communion | Registration 22-23 | Confirmation |
First Communion
Registration 22-23
Confirmation
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Refillable Water Bottle | Snacks | Lunch |
Refillable Water Bottle
Snacks
Lunch
Single use plastics
Face Masks
Verification Forms
Reporting absences
If you are new to the school or have not set up School Messenger, please click on the following link: https://www3.dpcdsb.org/parents/absence-reporting
This will take you to the school board website to find the information and videos you may need to set up the absence reporting system. Note please report absences by 9:00 a.m. After 9:00 am., please call the school at 905-824-5777.
Visitors
Child Safety
Allergies in the Classroom
As we begin a new school year, we would like to inform you that St. Edith Stein is an allergen aware school. There are pupils and staff in attendance who suffer from severe and life threatening allergies to certain foods, such as dairy, egg, peanut and nut products. Exposure to even 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, and latex. An anaphylactic reaction involves symptoms from two or more body systems. We at St. Edith Stein School would appreciate the cooperation of the entire school community by NOT sending any lunches or snacks that contain nut or nut byproducts which could potentially harm a pupil. Please make sure that all of your children’s caregivers are aware of the food restrictions. Please do NOT send food for birthdays or special occasions. We look forward to your co-operation in making this a safe year for all of our pupils.
Medical
If your child has a medical condition, or develops one in the years after registration, please ensure that the school is aware of it by submitting the proper forms and medication as soon as possible.
Parents are responsible for ensuring that all medications and forms are updated for any student who requires medication to be administered at school. If your child requires medication, please have the necessary forms completed and return them, along with any medication, to the office as soon as possible. Please remember to check the expiry dates of all medication before bringing them to school. We are currently in the process of verifying all prevalent medical conditions for our students. Paperwork required to keep up-to-date records has been sent home to parents/guardians requiring updates. Please do your part to ensure school records are up-to-date for the safety of your child(ren) by submitting forms in a timely manner. Your continued attention to your child's health and safety is much appreciated.
Head Injuries
Bussing
STOPR - Transportation Procedures
The distance criteria for transportation eligibility must be more than:
1.0 kilometer Kindergarten and Grade 1
1.6 kilometers for Grades 2 – 4
2.0 kilometers for Grades 5 – 8
3.8 kilometers for Grades 9 – 12
If your child is moving to grade 2, grade 5, or grade 9 in the 2022-2023 school year, their eligibility status for transportation may be changing. Eligibility information can be accessed at the website noted below.
All transported kindergarten and grade 1 students are required to be met by a parent/caregiver when disembarking from their bus on their return trip from school.
Contacting STOPR
Internet: www.stopr.ca. This website provides up to date delay and inclement weather cancellation information in addition to policy, procedures and frequently asked questions businfo.stopr.ca. Please consider registering for notice of alerts regarding issues such as buses running behind schedule. The STOPR website also allows parents to access information specific to “what school do I attend” and “am I eligible for transportation”. This site also provides parents access to specific bus stop location and pick up and drop off times for their children if eligible for transportation. At this time, you will have to apply for courtesy seats. Courtesy seats are generally not given until after the fourth week of school.
Telephone: STOPR: Phone: 905 890-6000
Toll free: 1-800 668-1140
St. Edith Stein Catholic School Council
Co-Chairs: Patricia Pancras & Rana Barbuc
Treasurer: Kathy Roach
Secretary: Bella Stanger
Parish Representative: Vanessa D'Silva
OAPCE Representative: Sigrid D'Mello & Michelle Gomesz
Other Voting members: Jazmin Carvajal, N. Lobo, Jessica Rosario, Anne Sol Cruz, Dharshini Tarcisius-Mitra, and Fabian Trevisani
Elections for the 2022-2023 Catholic School Council will take place on Monday, September 26th, 2022 @ 7 p.m. This meeting will be held in-person in the library. Should you wish to participate virtually please email St.EdithSteinInfo@dpcdsb.org to request the link for this meeting closer to the date of the meeting and one will be provided.
Please consider participating as a member of the 2022-2023 Catholic School Council. A letter regarding Catholic School Council with an accompanying nomination form will be sent home with youngest and only students during the first week of school. Please return nomination forms on or before Friday, September 23, 2022 for consideration.
Student Accident Insurance
The Board takes every precaution to provide a safe learning environment for students, but accidents can and do happen. Some families have private accident insurance which is able to respond to costs arising from injuries. However, many families do not.
As required by the Education Act and the Ministry of Education, the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board annually provides parents with information about cost-effective student accident insurance coverage via your child. Although enrollment is voluntary, the board strongly encourages parents to take advantage of the inexpensive insurance coverage, especially if their child/children participate in sports, excursions/field trips, or, if parents do not have dental insurance coverage.
Parents alone have the right to insure their children. An acknowledgment form(GF401) has been sent home with the accompanying brochure. Thank you for signing and returning the form (for participation in sports, etc.) indicating your awareness that the board does not provide insurance and that you have received the insurance brochure. It is a requirement for the participation in excursions and/or extra-curricular activities. Below you will also find a link to this brochure.
