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If one member suffers, all suffer together with it; if one member is honored, all rejoice together with it. Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it.

(1 Cor.12:26-27)

This month we will celebrate the virtue of self-control.

We may feel pressure from inside or from outside ourselves to react violently to a situation. We’ve all “lost it” at one time or another. We are never proud of those moments. As soon as they happen, we make a promise that they will not happen again. Through prayer and concentration, we can get better at controlling our reactions. We can get better at showing

self-control. Self-control helps us to resist the temptation to do something that will harm ourselves or others. Self-control is one of the marks of a spiritually mature person. When we all use self-control, we can be sure that our school will be a safe, caring and inclusive place to live and to learn.

Dear God,

Please help me to have more self-control. Train me Lord, like an athlete to be strong and determined. Feed me with your truth in the scriptures to make me healthy. May I exercise muscles of forgiveness, patience and peacemaking. Lord, increase my stamina to give out to those in need. And may I be freed from past hurts and confusions so that I can run free.

Come fill my life with your resurrection hope!

Amen

People of Self-Control...

• Has a positive, confident sense of self and others
• Adapts to situations in light of the common good
• Thinks reflectively to solve problems
• Applies effective communication, decision-making, problem-solving & resource management skills
• Reflects on personal values, abilities and aspirations
• Participates in leisure and fitness activities for a balanced and healthy lifestyle

We would like to welcome back all of our students, families and community partners. We have celebrated Christmas, New Years and the Epiphany of Our Lord. The Christmas Season helps us celebrate Jesus’ birth, recognize His presence, and await His return as we continue building his Kingdom.

It is our hope that the Christmas break provided valuable time to spend with family and friends to reflect on the greater gifts we receive each day. May the joy and celebration of Christ’s birth bring a renewed sense of hope and love for us and all our loved ones. We pray for health for those who are ill and eternal rest for those who have passed.

We wish to express our sincere appreciation to the volunteers and school staff members who have given generously of their time, energy and talents to benefit the students of our school. A special thanks for the support this past term from our School Council and the volunteers for their dedication and efforts for the Chocolate Fundraiser, All-Star reading program, Pizza

Days, and Mr. Sub Days.

We thank the community for their ongoing support with our social outreach through our partnerships with the Catholic Women’s League and the Knights of Columbus from St. John Fisher Parish. Our Christmas Fair, Good Deed Angels campaign, and Hat/Mitten Drive supported families in our local school community. Our combined efforts as a community have made a positive difference in the lives of our students, our families and our community. Together we are called to give and we have made a difference in the lives of others.

As we journey into 2020, we wish everyone a year filled with peace, love, health and happiness. We would like to welcome new families to our school We continue to invite parents to support our school by sharing their time, talents and gifts with us.

May God continue to guide and strengthen all of us in the coming year.

Let us love one another more than we did last year.

Let us work harder to improve ourselves.

Let us bring Jesus’ spirit into the lives of others.

Let the New Year spark renewal for the

love of learning & achieving to the best of one’s ability.

Let January’s renewal allow us to focus next on February’s virtue – the virtue of respect.

Leave everyone who comes into contact with you, better than when they first came.

God bless.

Thank you to our YFA for organizing our December Christmas spirit week, what a success it was!

Thank you for your support and generosity with SJF breakfast program! We continue to accept donations via cash online. Other means of support include donations of apples, clementines, plain melba toast, saltine crackers, applesauce, nut free Cheerios or Shreddies and gift cards to any grocery store. Any support offered is greatly appreciated!

The winter season is here. Please assist us in encouraging your children to dress appropriately for the cold and snowy weather. When on yard supervision, teachers monitor if children are wearing their boots, hats, gloves and scarves. We want our students to feel comfortable outdoors and not get chilled because of inappropriate winter dress. Except under unusual conditions, students will go outside during recess and lunch hour. The outdoor break allows for fresh air and exercise. Health officials indicate that the fresh air is good for children...not harmful, as long as students are dressed properly.

Please send extra clothing in case clothes get wet, and all students are asked to have indoor shoes to help make our school safe from slips and falls.

Thank you for your assistance in making our school a safe and fun environment for learning.

During the winter months inclement weather may cause disruption of bus transportation and regular school operations. A decision to cancel school transportation and/or to close schools is usually made by 6:00 a.m. and will be announced on the following radio, television stations, and our board website.

VIRGIN RADIO FM99.9 CHUM AM1050

CJCL AM590 CJBC (FR) AM860

CHFI FM98.1 EZ ROCK FM97.3

CFTR AM680 CFRB AM1010

FM Z103.5 FM93.1CFNY

FM102.1/AM640 CHIN FM100.7/AM1540

CBC FM99.1 CTV

CITYPULSE GLOBAL NEWS CANADA AM

BREAKFAST TELEVISION

Kindergarten registration for the 2020-21 school year at Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board (DPCDSB) schools will take place January 6-17, 2020. Parents/guardians have the option to register online at www.dpcdsb.org or in-person at their designated Catholic school. The online Application Form should be completed prior to in-person school meetings where documentation will be received. If parents/guardians wish to register in-person, they may do so during school hours. For those unable to register at the school during school hours, an extended registration day has been scheduled for Tuesday, January 14, 2020 (Snow Date: January 16, 2020). Schools will receive registrations and documentation until 6:30 p.m. that day. For more information about registration and the Kindergarten program, visit www.dpcdsb.org.

The safety of all children and staff must be considered as paramount at all times when

dropping students off at school.

The number of incidents related to traffic circulation at the front of the school and in the Kiss and Ride area during morning arrival and afternoon dismissal has risen. It is imperative that all parents and guardians who drive their children to school adhere to the traffic circulation

plan and comply with the traffic and parking signage on the site. It is equally imperative that all drivers follow the direction of staff managing the traffic circulation on the school site.

The following reviews the school protocol:

• The KISS and RIDE LANE is designed to be a quick and convenient method to drop off children at school, without the need to park or leave your vehicle.

• When entering the KISS and RIDE please drive all the way to the end of the lane (front of school) before letting children leave the vehicle.

• Illegally parked vehicles pose a danger to students and pedestrians.

• After dropping children at Kiss and Ride, parents are to use the front drive through lane. There is no parking in this area.

• If you wish to walk your child to school, please park in a designated spot or on the road.

When walking from the parking lot or road please use designated walkways and DO NOT walk through the kiss and ride lanes or the drive through. In order for the KISS and RIDE to run in a safe and efficient manner we require all users to adhere to the KISS and RIDE policy. Your support and cooperation is greatly appreciated.

January 20th is a Professional Activity Day. There will be no school for students. Teachers will be involved in assessment and evaluation of pupil learning.

Pediculosis, or head lice are a common occurrence in schools. Head lice are parasites which have been common among human beings for centuries. They are not connected with dirt and neglect. Anyone can be infested with them. Please check your children frequently and if you find them infested, we would ask that you let us know so we can advise you on the proper treatment. If a child does become infested, we will ask you to keep your child out of school until he/she has been treated with the correct medicated shampoo and his/her hair is entirely clear of both

lice and nits (eggs). When the child returns to school, the child needs to come to the office to be checked before going to class. If we all cooperate in these procedures we can address these occurrences in a sensitive manner. We may not entirely escape outbreaks, but we will be able to bring them under control.

The purpose of this toolkit is to provide your school with resources to help raise awareness about the importance of vision health. The toolkit contains content to include within your newsletters and social media messages. We have also included key messages that can be used for LCD message boards, Synrevoice messages and web copy.

The following materials are included in this toolkit:

· Key Messages

· Newsletter Insert

· Social Media Messages

If you have any questions or need anything else, please email schoolhealth101@peelregion.ca.

Key Messages:

1. OHIP covers free annual eye exams to anyone ages 19 and under.

2. Junior Kindergarten students can receive free eyeglasses from the Eye See…Eye Learn® program

3. Treatment of eye problems is most effective before the age of 5.

4. Identifying and treating eye problems in young children is critical for learning potential and quality of life.

5. Most children don’t know they have an eye problem, so it may get missed.

• Lost and Found: Did your child lose a coat? How about a lunch box? Make sure they check lost and found located in the front foyer of the school.
• Absences: Please ensure you notify the school if your child is going to be away
• What's Happening at School? Follow us on our school Twitter feed for up to date information about what is happening at St. John Fisher. Head over and take a look @JFDPCDSB. We also have our TV up and running in the front foyer with the current month activities.

Please join us at our upcoming meeting on January 22nd at 3:15pm in the conference room.

Please check the Region of Peel’s Transportation Department’s website www.stopr.ca to subscribe for email alerts regarding bus delays and cancellations.

Website: https://www.dpcdsb.org/jfish
Location: 330 Balmoral Drive, Brampton, ON, Canada
Phone: 905.793.8900
Twitter: @JFDPCDSB