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The Virtue for the month of December is Hope
Let us pray....for the grace and courage to be people of hope-people who can see, participate in and contribute to God's goodness emerging around us. Amen
A person of hope ....
- Sees more good than evil in the world
- Acts legally and morally
Advent
Join our FlipGive team for St. Anthony Catholic Elementary School
Hi team,
This season, fundraising for St. Anthony Catholic Elementary School is going to be so much easier with FlipGive, a free team funding app.
We earn cash back on every purchase we make all year long! All you have to do is shop anytime with the brands you already love, like Home Depot, Walmart, Sport Chek, Indigo, Old Navy, Apple, Esso, and Loblaws. No more going door-to-door selling chocolate bars - it’s completely virtual and contactless.
Join our team now and you’ll get a $5 bonus the first time you shop: https://flipgive.app.link/teams/join?fundraiser_name=Patricia&joincode=F2JQPV
Or enter this code: F2JQPV
Any questions, just ask!
A Whole New World...Hybrid Teaching and Learning
We are waiting on the delivery of some technology that will help support things such as headsets, microphones, speakers and webcams to allow for more flexibility for the teachers.
Please know this...our teachers are working very hard to put this altogether for our students; whether working from home or at school. We thank you for your kindness and your patience as we continue to do all we can to support your children.
Covid-19 Pre-Screening Tool
Christmas Food Drive
Thank you to the many parents that joined us for our November and December Catholic School Council Meeting. It was lovely meeting each of you. Your input is truly necessary and valuable to the success of our school. Our next meeting will take place on Wednesday, February 3, 2020 at 6:00 pm. Please join us via the Zoom link below.
We are looking forward to seeing you there!
Meeting Details:
Patricia Williams is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: CSAC Meeting
Time: Dec 2, 2020 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 959 2673 8664
Passcode: LTb8d2
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Spirit Week
School Bus Cancellations
Please read the information below regarding bus cancellations. You can also sign up for notifications regarding school bus delays and cancellations at http://www.stopr.ca
TVO Mathify Provides Free 1:1 Tutoring for Grade 7 - 10 Students!
MATHIFY
TVOMathify provides students with a safe learning environment to develop their math skills and deepen their understanding of mathematical concepts by Ontario certified teachers. TVOMathify offers free on-line tutoring Math support for students on Sunday to Thursday from 3:30-9:30 pm.
Register: https://www.tvomathify.com/students
HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CORNER: THE POWER OF FRUIT AND VEGETABLES
Did you know vegetables and fruit make up the largest arc of Canada's Food Guide rainbow? A healthy diet rich in a variety of vegetables and fruit may help reduce the risk of some types of cancer. Eating lots of vegetables and fruit regular-ly may also lower your risk for heart disease.
Having at least one vegetable or fruit at every meal and as a snack will help you get the amount of vegetables and fruit you need each day. Explore the variety of colours, tastes and textures this food group offers.
To eat well start by following these easy tips from Canada's Food Guide:
- Eat at least one dark green and one orange vegetable each day.
- Go for dark green vegetables such as broccoli, romaine lettuce, and spinach.
- Go for orange vegetables such as carrots, sweet potatoes, and winter squash
- Choose vegetables and fruit prepared with little or no added fat, sugar or salt.
- Enjoy vegetables steamed, baked or stir-fried instead of deep fried.
Have vegetables and fruit more often than juice
Mark your Calendar!
Personal Electronic Devices (P.E.D.s)
BYOD– Bring Your Own Devices
Our vision of education in Dufferin-Peel Catholic schools is rooted in the gospel values of faith, hope and love. All sectors of society, including the education sector, must work to keep pace with our rapidly changing world. Our teaching and learning environments - our schools and classrooms - must continue to change and adapt to ensure that our students continue to succeed. Our students and staff are already engaged as 21st century learners, living and shaping ways of being, becoming and belonging in our world. St. Anthony School is a PED ready school. DPCDSB Personal Electronic Device Use form with Wi-Fi Network Student Agreement will be signed for all new registrations. It is also be available on our website for download. Please read it over and have yourself and your child sign it so that they may bring their devices to school to be used for educational purposes as directed by staff.
Personal Electronic Devices on Board Premises and/or Board Sanctioned Events for Educational Purposes:
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board acknowledges the value of the use of technology for learning. Students are permitted to register and use personal electronic devices (PEDs) on board premises and/or board sanctioned events for educational purposes, under the direction of staff and only with parent/guardian permission (GF 066, Network User Application and Agreement). Students may register their PED for the purpose of connecting to the board wireless network. Students are required to adhere to the student “Personal Electronic Device Used with WI-FI Network Student Agreement” and the “Network User Application and Agreement.” Please be advised that the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board will not be responsible for any cost incurred through the use of personal data plans.
PEDs are to be used responsibly and should not interfere with learning; their use must comply with the Catholic Code of Conduct, board policies and procedures. Any personal communications (i.e., phone calls, text messages, etc.) will continue to be directed through the main office. Failure to comply with these guidelines may result in a loss of PED privileges and/or any other consequences deemed necessary by school administration.
The school principal may authorize limited acceptable uses of personal electronic devices during school-sanctioned activities for a specific designated purpose outside of instructional spaces and/or in common areas.
Students are responsible for the safety and security of PEDs at all times and the Board assumes no responsibility for lost, damaged or stolen devices.
MOVING to School CashOnline
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)