We begin this month with Holy Week. On Holy Thursday, "Jesus gave a new commandment, Love one another as I have loved you." (John 13:34) Ms. Blazevic has been working with her grade 7 & 8 students to prepare a presentation of the Stations of the Cross for all to see. We look forward to this experience on Holy Thursday, in the afternoon. All are welcome to attend. Please arrive beginning at 1:15 p.m. Sign in at the office and then proceed to the gym.

Thank you to Mrs. D'Souza for sharing love with others by organizing the Food Drive for Eden Food Bank. Thank you to all of our families that were able to donate to help others in need. Your continued generosity is greatly appreciated.

Thank you to the Eco team and to Mrs. Ribeiro and Mme. Habashy for organizing the Great Gulp and the Big Crunch. Thank you to Silva and Sons for providing apples for everyone for the event.

Thank you to Mme. Habashy, Mrs. D'Souza, Mrs. Ribeiro, Mrs. DeMelo and Mrs. Di Vito for coaching the chess team. Our primary students placed 4th in the Mississauga North competition. Their medals and the ribbons for the Junior and Intermediate participants will be awarded at our Virtue assembly on April 21st in the afternoon.

In the days following the Resurrection, we live in the presence of our risen Lord. We are called to see the world through the lens of the resurrection - a world where people know that Jesus came to forgive us and open the gates to heaven. We are no longer in the tomb, but will rise again.

On behalf of the staff of St. Edith Stein School, I wish you a very blessed and holy Easter. Let us celebrate God's love for us, and the new life that comes with the dawn of Spring.

God bless,

K. Ferrao

Principal

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.

The province has designated May 11-June 14 as the time for administering EQAO provincial e-assessments to in-person learners in grade 3 and grade 6. Our grade 3s will complete these assessments from May 31st -June 7th and 6 students will complete them from June 5-8.

There are 2 components to the test - Language and Math. The language component is divided into four sessions ranging from 15-35 minutes long. The math component contains 4 sections designed to be completed in about 30 minutes. Below, is a button with a link to a video created for parents and guardians about EQAO primary and junior division assessments.

It is important that you take time to talk to your child and help them reduce anxiety related to any type of assessment situation. On the EQAO website there are sample questions (they will be participating in a sample test with their teacher). Ensure that your child gets enough sleep, eats a nutritious breakfast and is well hydrated. It is important that your grade 3 or 6 child attend daily and on time for the testing period (May 31- June 7).

In an effort to improve the health of students, Peel Public Health is providing free dental screening at St. Edith Stein for students in grades JK, SK, 2, 4, 6, 8 on April 17, 18, 2023. Please note that screening may be completed earlier than the expected end date. What is a school dental screening?

•It is a quick assessment by a Registered Dental Hygienist who will take a look inside your child's mouth. A separate, sterilized mouth mirror is used for each child.

•It identifies children who may be in need of dental care.

•After the dental screening, a form with the results will go home with every child screened. If a child is identified with a dental condition requiring immediate dental treatment, the parent may be contacted by a dental staff member. A re-screening maybe required.

•If the parent cannot afford to take their child to the dentist, the child may be eligible for free dental care through the Healthy Smiles Ontario program.

•A dental screening does not replace a regular dental visit .If you do not want your child to be screened, please visit the web portal at http://www.peelregion.ca/dental/schoolscreening or call 905-799-7700 ext. 5622 by April 14, 2023.For more information, call Peel Public Health at 905-799-7700 or visit www.peelregion.ca/dental/schoolscreening

• Input must be in written form to Ms. Ferrao no later than April 28, 2023. Letters can be sent to the school office or emailed to St.EdithSteinInfo@DPCDSB.org
• Frame your request in terms of educational contexts, e.g. your child's learning needs/style; information not already known to the school, tips on what has worked best for your child in the past
• Please do not make requests for individual teachers. You may give names of a friend or two...extensive lists of friends will not be considered
• There is no guarantee that requests will be fulfilled, but all will be considered.

We are in the process of planning, staffing and organizing classes for the 2023-2024 school year. If you are planning to move and leaving St. Edith Stein in September, please email Mrs. van Putten. She can prepare a student transfer form which will serve as an introduction to your new school and will enable the receiving school to request student records from us.

New this summer!
We will be offering current Grade 8 students the opportunity to obtain one secondary credit (GLD2O4) in Secondary Summer School. This program is fast paced and runs through the full month of July. Information has been forwarded to all Elementary and Secondary Schools.

Registration is now open and closes on June 9, 2023.

Classes start on July 4, 2023.

Classes finish on July 31, 2023.

Classes are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Course option: GLD2O4

Credit: 1
Secondary Summer School offers credit courses at eight locations – Father Michael Goetz, John Cabot, St. Marcellinus, St. Joan of Arc, Loyola, St. Roch, Holy Name of Mary and St. Marguerite d’Youville.

DPCDSB students must register through this link.

Kids Help Phone

• For children and youth between the ages of 5 and 20

• Provides professional counselling and information and referrals for mental health, addictions and well-being

• Phone and online via web post or live chat

• Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

• Free, anonymous and confidential

Call: 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868

Good2Talk

• For people between the ages of 17-25

• For post-secondary students in Ontario

• Provides professional counselling and information and referrals for mental health, addictions and well-being

• Free, confidential and anonymous helpline

• Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Call: 1-866-925-5454

Mental Health Helpline

• All ages

• Provides information about counselling services and supports in your community

• Listens, offers support and provide strategies to help you meet your goals

• Provides basic education about mental illness

Call: 1-866-531-2600

School Mental Health Ontario also has resources available for students, parents and families on their website at https://smho-smso.ca/

April

2- Palm Sunday

6 - Holy Thursday;

7- Good Friday

10- Easter Monday

11- Rosary Apostolate;

14 - Eastern rite Good Friday; Gr 3 @ Swim to Survive Session 1 (a.m.); Intermediate Boys Basketball tournament

16 - Eastern rite Easter Sunday

17, 18 - Dental Screening (JK, SK, gr 2, 4, 6, 8)

18 - Intermediate Girls' Basketball tournament

21 - Virtues Assembly (p.m.); Gr 3 @ Swim to Survive session 2 (a.m.); Intermediate Family of Schools basketball tournament

24 - Catholic School Council Meeting @ 7:00 p.m. in the library

26- Administrative Professional's Day;

27 - gr 5/6 & 6/7 @ Silvercreek

28- Gr 3 @ Swim to Survive session 3 (a.m.); Practice for grade 2s & 7s receiving sacraments @ St. Josephine Bakhita Church 9:30-11:30 a.m.

30-May 5 - Catholic Education Week

May:

1-5 - Catholic Education Week (CEW)

1-5 - Mental Health Week

1- Ms. B's class @ Provincial Skills workshops; 4/5 @ Country Heritage Park

2- International Worker's Day; School Liturgy of the Word for CEW @ 11:00 a.m. in the gym

3- Wellness Wednesday; a.m. practice for Celebration of Mary of the Cape; p.m. livestreamed mass with the bishop for Catholic Education Week

4 - Celebration of Mary of the Cape, Queen of Canada

6 - Sacrament of First Communion @ 12 noon @ St. Josephine Bakhita Church

9 - Sacrament of Confirmation @ 6 p.m. @ St. Josephine Bakhita Church; gr 3/4 @ Riverwood a.m.

11- Gr. 1 & 1/2 @ Riverwood

18- 5/6 & 6/7 @Silvercreek

22 - Victoria Day

26- Intermediate Mississauga North Family of Schools soccer tournament

26- Virtues Assembly

June

1 - Intermediate trip

8 - Year End Mass

12 - PA Day

15 - Mississauga North Family of Schools Track & Field

21 - Virtues Assembly

22 - Grade 8 Graduation 6:30 p.m. in the gym

23 - Kindergarten Celebration of Learning (a.m.);

27 - reports go home

30 - last day of classes

Don't Forget to Get yourself set up on School CashOnline as we are no longer able accept cash payment.

https://dpcdsb.schoolcashonline.com

You will need your child’s name and date of birth. Use of student number is optional.

Should you encounter any difficulties, you can use the parent help desk at 1 (866) 961-1803 or the support link on the school cash online website.

PAY WITH: Credit Card or Debit Card

1. Create Your Profile:

Go to https://dpcdsb.schoolcashonline.com/ and click on "Get Started Today".

2. Confirm Your Email:

Check your inbox for the email confirmation and click on the link inside. Sign in with your new login details.

3. Add a Student

Click "Add Student" and fill in the required fields with your child’s details:

1. School Board name

2. Select a school

3. Legal First Name

4. Legal Last Name

5. Birth Date (Month/Day/Year)