Storm Tracker Update
March 21-25
Follow us on Twitter @StChris_DPCDSB
Contact Information:
Principal: A. Milanetti
Vice Principal: R. Coelho
Secretary: K. Romani
Assistant Secretary: K. DaCosta
Superintendent of Mississauga South Schools: S. Gos (905) 890-1221
Trustee: S. Hobin (905-301-1210) Twitter: @Trusteehobin
Email: St.ChristopherInfo@dpcdsb.org
Website: https://www3.dpcdsb.org/CHRIS
Location: 1195 Clarkson Road North, Mississauga, ON, Canada
Phone: (905) 822-0721
Twitter: @STCHRIS_DPCDSB
Prayer for Peace
Dear God,
We thank you for giving us your peace.
Help us to spread peace in our homes,
our schools, and our communities by loving and caring for one another.
Help us to spread peace to those around us by listening to one another,
respecting one another and being kind.
Amen.
Source: Adapted from https://peace-education.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Teach-Peace-Prayers-reflections.pdf
Storm Tracker at a Glance
Monday March 21
World Down Syndrome Day~Wear Blue and Yellow with Mismatched Socks
A.C.C.T.S of Kindness Week~Marvellous Message Monday~
Students will jot down notes of gratitude and spread kindness through Post-it Note messages.
Tuesday March 22
A.C.C.T.S of Kindness Week~Take a Break and Treat Yourself Tuesday~
Students & Staff will have an opportunity to take an extra break, dance, complete a yoga stretch and engage in a wellness break.
The Great Gulp~Eco School's Initiative World Water Day!
Wednesday March 23
A.C.C.T.S of Kindness Week~Warm Colour Wednesday~
Students can wear warm colours (pink, red, orange, yellow, gold) or clothing that makes them feel good about themselves or has a special message (ie. t-shirt with a peace, love message).
Thursday March 24
A.C.C.T.S of Kindness Week~Thoughtful Thursday~
Students will have the opportunity to take a special photo with a kindness background.
Friday March 25
A.C.C.T.S of Kindness Week~Free Writing Friday~
Students will have an opportunity to write a THANK YOU card to anyone they choose.
Upcoming Events
March 21: World Down Syndrome Day ~ Rock your Socks!
March 21-25: Kindness Week
March 22: The Great Gulp~Eco School's Initiative
March 23: Issac Murdoch: Water Is Life livestream (Indigenous Knowledge Keeper)
March 24: Rosary Apostolate Visit
March 25: Earth Hour
March 29: Grade 7/8 A Owl Oil Pastel Close-Up -9:00am ( Dell’Orso)
March 29: Grade 7/8 B Owl Oil Pastel Close-Up-12:30pm (Ahern)
March 30: CCCSC Covid and Asthma Management Webinar 7:00pm
March 31: Grade 8 Owl Oil Pastel Close-Up- 9:00am (Bertolo)
March 31: Grade 1/2 Plasticine Relief Sculpture-12:30 pm (Smirelli)
March 31: Picture Retake Day
March 31: Big Crunch~Eco School's Initiative
April 4: Grade 3 Plasticine Relief Sculpture -9:00am (Murphy)
April 4: Grade 1/2 Glowing Garden Jar -12:30 pm (McMenemy)
April 5: Grad Photos
April 7: Grade 3 Plasticine Relief Sculpture -9:00am (Silvestri)
April 7: Grade 2/3 Glowing Garden Jar -12:30 pm (Buday)
April 8: Grade 3/4 Plasticine Relief Sculpture-12:30 pm (Kirkbride)
April 14: Holy Thursday
April 15: Good Friday
April 17: Easter
April 18: Easter Monday-School Closed
DAILY SELF SCREENING
Daily SELF-COVID Screening Procedures
All students MUST complete the Provincial COVID Screening Tool EVERY DAY continues to be a requirement for students, staff, visitors and volunteers. However, daily verification will no longer be required.
Students demonstrating any of the following symptoms are not permitted to attend school and parents will be notified to collect your child if symptoms present during the school day:
- Fever and/or Chills
- Cough or Barking Croup
- Shortness of Breath
- Decrease/Loss of Taste or Smell
- Runny Nose/Nasal Congestion
- Headache
- Extreme Fatigue
- Sore Throat
- Muscle Aches/Joint Pain
- Nausea, Vomiting and/or Diarrhea
Students experiencing symptoms (one bolded symptom or two non-bolded symptoms) are encouraged to take a Rapid Antigen Test or assume a positive result. Anyone who assumes or tests positive may not return to school until they are cleared according to Public Health guidance.
Community Information Bulletin Update
The school will be following the updated pandemic restrictions as highlighted in the bulletin below. We thank you for your ongoing support as we navigate the updated restrictions.
Borrowed Device Return Reminder
If you have any questions or concerns, kindly, please contact the school.
Parish Information
St. Christopher Parish
1171 Clarkson Road N
Mississauga, ON L5J 2W1
Phone: (905) 822-1171
stchristophersmi@archtoronto.org
Pastor: Fr. Joseph Rodrigues
Catholic School Council Parish Rep. Updates:
- Friday evenings in Lent the church have Stations of the Cross at 7pm, followed by Mass at 7:30pm and Holy Hour from 8-9pm.
- Lenten Spiritual Formation: Bishop Barron's Seven Deadly Sins and Seven Lively Virtues is on Tuesday evenings at 7pm in the hall during March (March 8, 15, 22, 29).
- The church is looking for altar servers (all liturgical ministries too) to serve at Mass; open to youth aged 8-18 who have made their First Communion. Great way for families to participate in parish life.
- Looking for volunteers for children's liturgy (adults and youth who have received their Confirmation). Again, great way for families to get involved in the parish.
- Lenten Day of Confession is on Wednesday, March 30. Confessions will happen all day in the church and there will be a reconciliation liturgy at 7pm followed by individual confessions. Everyone is encouraged to make their confession in anticipation of Easter.
Central Committee for Catholic Schools Councils
CCCSC is pleased to announce an informative parent engagement session being held on Wednesday, March 30th, 2022 @ 7:00 pm for all to attend.
Lung Health Foundation and school staff will present Springtime, Covid and Asthma-Practical Strategies for Self-Management Success.
Catholic Education Week 2022
A reminder that Catholic Education Week 2022 is scheduled to be celebrated during the week of May 1-6, 2022. We are pleased to announce that His Eminence, Thomas Cardinal Collins will be celebrating the Catholic Education Week Mass scheduled for Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. EST. All students, families, board staff, trustees, and the broader Catholic community are invited to participate "virtually" in this celebration of the Eucharist. Information on how to join the virtual Mass will be forthcoming.
“Behold, I make all things new.” (Revelation 21:5)
CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK
MAY 1 – MAY 6, 2022
School Hours
Our School Hours:
School Starts at 8:15 am
Morning Recess: 9:37 - 9:52 am
Lunch: 11:15 am - 12:15 pm
Afternoon Recess: 1:38 - 1:52 pm
Dismissal: 2:45 pm
Please note: we will no longer have staggered dismissal. Students will be dismissed at 2:45. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we return to previous dismissal time.
Virtue for March
Each month we celebrate a virtue. The Virtue for March is Kindness
"Do good, lend and expect nothing in return and your reward will be great." (Luke 6:35)
Elementary: God wants us to be kind to everyone we meet.
KINDNESS is about more than just pretending to be nice. It is about helping and playing with others because we want to, not because we feel we have to. We have all been given the fruit of the Holy Spirit called kindness, which is the act of loving and giving generously to others as God does. Our empathy for others is transformed into action that extends beyond concern for ourselves and allows us to see God in every face that we meet.
A kind person:
· gives their time to help others
· stands by their friends in time of need
· shares with their friends
· is polite cares about other people’s feeling
Our Daily Prayer for January
Let us now pray …
for the virtue of kindness
so that everyone we meet
will feel like we are looking out for their good.
AMEN.
Important Information
School photo day was on Thursday February 24 and retake day is scheduled for Thursday March 31st. This year we have a new tentative Graduation Photo Day for our Grade 8 students for Tuesday, April 5th. Please mark these dates in your calendars. Edge Imaging Info Graphic
“The photography vendor onsite will be cancelled should the timeframe for Step 2 be extended, the conditions of COVID-19 worsen, and/or Provincial Government/Public Health Authorities issue a recommendation against any visitor in the schools.”
Kindergarten Registration
Direction of School Support
By directing your tax support to the Separate (Catholic) School System:
- You may vote for Catholic School Trustees in Municipal elections
- Your children may attend Catholic elementary schools
- You show your support for the Catholic school system
To verify that you are registered as an English Separate (Catholic) school supporter:
- Check the assessment section of your Tax Bill or Property Assessment Notice
- Check your Voter Information Card received during an election year (2022)
Have you moved?
Even if you have been an English Separate (Catholic) School Supporter in the past, the designation DOES NOT follow you when you relocate. By default, your property taxes support your municipality's English public school board. Every time you move or if there is a change of ownership, it is essential that you register yourself as an English Separate (Catholic) school supporter.
To register as an English Separate (Catholic) School Supporter or change your Direction of School Support, please contact the DPCDSB Admissions Department by phone at 905-890-0708 ext. 24512 or by email at admissions@dpcdsb.org.
Learn More:
- Visit the Direction of School Support webpage
- Watch our Direction of School Support video
Tech Support
If you are having difficulty with your borrowed device, please contact our ICT support line:
1-833-644-1492
Catholic School Council
If you would like the link to the next Catholic School Council Meeting, please register with Mrs. Romani at the school office and the link will be forwarded to you the day of the meeting.
Exploring Digital Parenting
The following Parents Reaching Out Event, Explore Digital Parenting is hosted by DPCDSB’s Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC). Families of students with diverse learning needs are invited to participate in this online session presented by Media Smarts and the Special Education and Learning Services Department. The focus of the session will be to provide strategies for parents to help their children stay safe online, manage screen time, and set household internet rules.
Parents/guardians of students with differing abilities are invited to pre-register to attend the evening event.
Location: Online Meeting Platform
Date: Thursday, March 31st, 2022.
Time: 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Registration: Participants are asked to self-register using the link or QR code.
Transportation
Student Transportation of Peel Region (STOPR) has established a new “weather zone” procedure for the purposes of monitoring and communicating school bus cancellations on inclement weather days.
School Bus cancellation options include Zone #1, Zone #2, Zone #3. Please note that our school is part of Weather Zone #1
School Bus Cancellations will be communicated by “Weather Zone” through the STOPR website www.stopr.ca and the STOPR twitter account @STOPRinfo by 06:00 am each morning.
For more information on this new weather zone procedure please visit www.stopr.ca and click on the inclement weather tab and then click on STOPR0029 for further details.
NEW* In the event of a Bus Cancellation in Weather Zone #1, schools will now REMAIN OPEN to in-person learning.