St. Giovanni Scalabrini C.E.S

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A person of Conscience:

· Feel right and wrong and pay attention

· Listen to the voice of the Holy Spirit inside

· Choose to do what Jesus would do

· Know that followers of Jesus will have to make difficult choices

· Keep promises even when tempted to give up

· Can see how his/her actions may help or hurt others

· Admit their sins and feel badly about poor choices

· Say sorry and try to make up for hurtful actions

From the perspective of the Catholic Graduate Expectations, a person of conscience...​

· Makes decisions according to gospel values

· Accepts accountability for one's own actions

Dear St. Giovanni Scalabrini Family,

October flew by and November has arrived with the “FALL” back of clocks this weekend - November 3! (The clocks go back 1 hr - Enjoy an extra hour of sleep)

During the month of October, we were able to give back to our community through our Terry Fox walk and our Student Ambassador Thanksgiving Food Drive. We danced our hearts away with our at our Dj'd Halloween Dance and fully decorated gym - thanks to the Hannan family for the giant blow-ups.

The St. Giovanni Staff also took a trip to Disney for Halloween fun. We also enjoyed this last week with a lot of Halloween and Empathetic spirit. Our Halloween classroom also decorated our Classroom doors to showcase our class creativity.

Our Cross Country Team did an exceptional job at our Mississauga East Family of Schools event with 3 spartans that moved forward to our Board event. Our Junior girls and boys volleyball teams represented us well at the Family tournament, and we are in full swing with Intermediate Girls and Boys TRYOUTS and now Practices are in full swing.

Our Lego Club, Knitting Club, and Chill Club have also begun during the month of October. We are excited for November festivities with the Brave Program during Anti-Bullying and Prevention Week. And soon our Christmas Market on November 23rd and Christmas Fun Night and Primary Concert- Coming Soon!!

Be Well, and God Bless

Mr. Kalaparambath

8:30 – AM - STUDENT ENTRY (Ready to Learn and Mindful Moment)

8:45 START

10:08-10:23 Recess AM

11:46-12:46 – LUNCH

11:46 – 12:26 – Outside

12:26 – 11:46 - Inside

12:46 PM start

2:09 – 2:24 Recess PM

3:15 DISMISSAL (Home Time)

Soft Entrance:

• Students in Grades 1-8 will enter from 8:30 - 8:45 from their entry doors D1 and D2.
• Students may enter the building and head to their classroom to prepare themselves for the start of the day. - Teachers will be supervising classrooms
• FDK Students follow the same entry procedures already in place.
• The Soft Entry supports student success and learning as we will be ready to learn for 8:45

Parents are not permitted to enter the school with students. If you require assistance please come to the front and buzz for the office.

ILLNESS:

Fever/Flu/Cold- off for 24hrs after fever subsides

Stomach (Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea) off for 48hrs after symptoms subside

Web:

Go to the SafeArrival website at go.schoolmessenger.ca

1. Select Sign Up to create your account. (Only needed for the initial setup, after that you will click on login).
2. Select Attendance.
3. Select Report an Absence.

App:

1. Download and install the SchoolMessenger app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store. Please note that SafeArrival uses the SchoolMessenger app.
2. Select Sign-Up. (Only needed for the initial setup, after that you will click on login).
3. You will be prompted to enter your email (same email address your school has on file) and create a password.
4. The system will send a link to the same email address the school has on file, please click on the link you have received in your email to activate your account.

Phone:

1. Call the toll-free number 1-844-435-3440
2. Listen to and follow the instructions to report an absence.
3. If the system doesn’t recognize your caller ID, you will be asked to enter the student’s home phone number or any phone number for the guardian that is on file with the school.

Tuesday, November 12 - Reports Go Home

Wed, November 13 and Thursday, November 14 DAY - Phone Interviews (Teacher Arranged)

Thursday, November 14 2024 (In-Person and Phone) ONLINE TEACHER AND PARENT REQUESTED - Letters have gone home for Teacher Requested. The requested letters and selection will go out on November 4, 2024.

Interviews during Progress are by REQUEST ONLY (teacher, student or parent)

PROGRESS INTERVIEWS ONLINE BOOK SYSTEM in place!

REPORTS WILL BE SENT OUT ELECTRONICALLY - PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.

Gr 7/8 Volleyball Practices

BOYS AND GIRLS Monday Lunch

Tuesday/Thursday Girls Lunch

Wednesday/Friday Boys Lunch

WEDNESDAYS - After school Boys - 3:15 - 3:55pm

November 5 - 15: K-2 Reading Screening

November 6: Brave Program - Healthy Relationships

November 6 : CSC Meeting @ 6pm Library

November 11: Conscience Virtue Assembly and Remembrance Day Assembly 10:20 am (School Gym)

November 12: PROGRESS REPORTS GO HOME

NOV 13: Phone Interviews (Teacher Arranged)

NOV 14: Phone and In Person Interviews (As Requested) NOT MANDATORY

November 22: NO SCHOOL PD DAY

NOVEMBER 23rd - CHRISTMAS MARKET - COOKIE DOUGH PICK UP

Market 10-6

Cookie Dough Pick Up 12-5

Santa Pictures 11-3

UP and COMING:

ADVENT MASS - TBD

Grade 3-8 Confessions - TBD

THURSDAY, DEC 12 - FAMILY CHRISTMAS NIGHT 6-8pm

Friday, DEC 20 - LAST DAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS BREAK and PRIMARY CHRISTMAS CONCERT

1pm

Please follow the link below to register online - it takes less than two minutes!

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)

Treaties Recognition Week helps students, faculty, staff, and the public learn about treaties from diverse Indigenous perspectives and encourages greater understanding of the importance of treaties in Ontario. Treaties negotiated in Ontario over the past 250 years are the foundation of the relationship between governments and Indigenous peoples. They represent a mutual commitment to building a prosperous future for everyone. Historical treaties are important to the ongoing relationship between the Crown and First Nations and are still relevant today. By building understanding of these agreements, we are moving towards reconciliation with Indigenous people.

Remembrance Day: November 11th

Our school will be participating as a school assembly at 10:20 am on November 11th for our Remembrance Day Virtual Liturgy. In addition to our liturgy, students and staff will participate in a moment of silence. As a Catholic community we remember those soldiers who have sacrificed their lives for us. We will also honor our present day soldiers who are peacemakers and who continue to protect the rights and freedoms of Canadians and people around the world. We will offer our prayers to those families who have been, and still are affected by war.

The Poppy

The poppy flower has become a symbol of sacrifice and remembrance. It is one of the most visible symbols of our caring about those who served our country and signifies an understanding of why their service was important. Wearing a poppy during this time of remembrance, is a personal way of saying, “I know and I care.”

School Connection:

November is a month of remembrance and a time when we reflect and share our kindness with others and focus on the virtue of conscience. We are reminded that as children of God we are ‘peacemakers’ in our community and that we have a responsibility to strive to improve not only our own lives but the lives of those around us. It is our hope that the children at St. Giovanni will follow Jesus’ path to create an inclusive and just community which truly reflects His love for all.

Attention to Parent Volunteers

TRIPS, SCHOOL EVENTS, etc. Here is a great chance to help out at the school. Criminal Background Checks are required for all volunteers (Annual Declarations for existing Volunteers).

Criminal Reference Check with a Vulnerable Sector Screening Level 3

A letter may be obtained from the school to indicate that you are volunteering at St. Giovanni Scalabrini C.E.S

https://www.peelpolice.ca/en/services/record-checks-and-suspensions-pardons.aspx?_mid_=2080#Vulnerable-Sector-Check-Level-3-

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8LFKfnmqN6b8UQLlKsnIZg/featured

Email: cristoreioffice@gmail.com
Website: https://www.cristo-rei.com/
Phone: 905 270 1133
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CristoReiParishMississauga/

Location: 225 Central Parkway West, Mississauga, ON, Canada
Phone: 905 896 3665
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