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NOVEMBER NEWS

St. Mary of the Angels Catholic School

St. Mary of the Angels Catholic School

1477 Dufferin St. Toronto, ON

Tel: 416-393-5228

Principal Manuela Sequeira

Administrative Assistant

Mary Moutinho

Superintendent Dr. Jim Saraco

416-222-8282 Ext. 5371

Trustee Rob Davis

416-222-8282 Ext. 3406

Parish Father Gomes

St. Mary of the Angels 416-532-4779

CSAC Chair

Fernanda Areias csac.sma@hotmail.com

School Hours

8:45 a.m.– 3:30 p.m. Lunch Hour

11:55 p.m.—12:45 p.m.

This year the Toronto Catholic District School Board is continuing the “Virtue of the Month” initiative. Through scripture readings, prayer, and other activities, students and staff have opportunities to apply the virtue to their lives. At St. Mary of the Angels, we acknowledge all students who demonstrate the virtue in their actions and words and we especially recognize those who have made the extra effort to live the virtue in their day to day school life. We encourage families to follow the enclosed ‘Virtue Calendar’ and join us in living the virtue in your homes.

Welcome to our School: Hospitality

Showing Gratitude

St. Mary of the Angels Catholic School

“Peace I leave you, my peace I give you” John 14:27

Congratulations!

Melissa Teves, Lorrainne McQueen-Gray, Daniela Marques, Sandra Ferreira, Maria Marques, Monica Picanço, Filipa Amaral, Lenisha Encarnaçao,

Congratulations!

Keithlynn Albano, Nicole Vilaca, Joselyne Rodrigues, Andre Simoes, Tania Macedo, Kaylie Aguiar, Andreia Silva, Ethan Soares, Ana Carvalho, Silvia dos Santo, Nathan Dantas, Andrea Dos Santos

TOP CLASSES PER DIVISION

JK- Gr. 2 Grade 3-5 Grade 6-8

Teacher Total Teacher Total Teacher Total

Mrs. Tamburro-AM $514.13 Mrs. Austin $475.45 Mrs. Krantz $758.25

PRIZE WINNERS FOR EACH DIVISION JK- Gr. 2 Grade 3-5 Grade 6-8

STUDENT Total Collected STUDENT Total Collected STUDENT Total Collected

Kaityln Pereira 1st Prize

$115.00 Matthew Pereira 1st Prize

$142.00 Vanessa Soares 1st Prize

$125.00

Skye Soares 2nd Prize

$ 80.00 Sofia Aguiar 2nd Prize

$76.00 James Tavares 2nd Prize

$100.00

Nicholas Babiak 3rd Prize

$70.00 Damien Pimentel Jacob Babiak 3rd Prize

$70.00 Justin De Sousa 3rd Prize

$85.00

ENTRANCE AND DISMISSAL

• It is important to remember that supervision begins at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 3:45 p.m.. Therefore, prior to this time the school yard is not supervised by school staff.

• All students are to line up in the school yard to enter the building with their class and teacher at 8:45 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.

• At dismissal time, please wait for your child/children outside the school in the school yard. Please DO NOT stand too close to the exit doors. Students need to exit the building safely.

• Parents/guardians picking up children during the school day are asked to notify the office ahead of time. We will ensure that your child will be ready at the front office when you arrive.

• If anyone other than the parent/guardian or the established caregiver is to pick up any student, especially JK/SK children, please notify the office in writing.

• All visitors, including parents/guardians, must sign in and out at the office. Please use the front entrance to enter and leave the school at all times.

SAFE SCHOOL For the security and safety of all children in our school and to maximize instructional time, we would like all parents, guardians, and/or caregivers to respect the following:

Working Together To Educate All

TCDSB Special Services/Psychology Department PARENTS AND TEACHERS OF STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES IN GRADE 7

& 8

GETTING READY FOR HIGH SCHOOL PREPARING YOUR CHILD WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES

FOR TRANSITION TO SECONDARY SCHOOL

This session is directed to grade 7 & 8 students with a learning disability, and their parents and teachers to help facilitate a smooth transition to grade 9. The presentation is going to describe the secondary school system, as well as the skills for success in high school. Strategies, study and organizational skills, advocacy skills (for parent and student), and the home-school partner-ship will be highlighted.

Saturday, November 7, 2009, 10:00– 11:30 a.m. Toronto Catholic District School Board,

Catholic Education Centre,80 Sheppard Ave. E. Underground parking or accessible by subway To register please call (416) 397-6800 x 89000

If you require the services of an interpreter/translator for this day, please call 416-222-8282 ext. 2286 and indicate the language that you speak.

HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSES

St. Mary’s Catholic Secondary November 3rd

Archbishop Romero

November 4th

Bishop Marrocco/Thomas Merton November 5th

Loretto College November 5th

Grade 7 and 8 parents and students are welcome to attend scheduled open houses to learn more about the various programs, services and activities that each school offers as you prepare for Catholic secondary school education . Open houses usually begin at 7:00p.m.

Hello Parents/Caregivers,

First and foremost, “thank you” for your fundraising pledges and continuous cooperation! Once again, the funds raised will be used for the benefit our children at St. Mary of the Angels. These funds will increase literacy programs, to purchase sport jerseys / equipment, upcoming presentations and to support the beginning stages of our greening project.

For your information, our next CSAC meeting is taking place on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 7:00pm , in the library. At this meeting the following subject matters will be “opened for discussion”:

◊ Parents in the Schoolyard during school hours ◊ H1N1 Flu

I encourage you to attend this meeting and respectfully voice your point-of-view should the above matter(s) be of concern to you.

Thank you for your time. Keep well, Fernanda Areias, CSAC Chair Email: csac.sma@hotmail.com

IMPORTANT DATES

November 9th PHOTO Retake

November 11th Girls Volleyball

November 12th Boys Volleyball

November 14th CPIC Conference

November 11th,18th, 25th Swim to Survive

Gr. 4

November 26th PIZZA DAY