Divine Mercy Community Update

Principal- N. Tome

Vice Principal- T. Brancalion

Secretary- R. Panousis

Trustees- Brea Corbet Ward 9 & 10 905-301-9373 L. del Rosario-Ward 6 & 11 416-528-6447 Superintendent- Martine Lewis (905) 890-1221

Parish- Merciful Redeemer

Pastor: James (Seamus) Hogan

Associate Pastors:

Fr. Suresh Xavier

Fr. Abraham Lukose

Email: DivineMercyInfo@dpcdsb.org
Website: https://www.dpcdsb.org/DMRCY
Location: 2840 Duncairn Drive, Mississauga, ON, Canada
Phone: 905-812-5445
Twitter: @DivineMercyDP

God has given us the ability to form connections with one another- to live together. Empathy helps us to connect and live together in a safe, caring and inclusive community. We know that God has given us the virtue of empathy so that we can learn to appreciate, accept and care for one another.

An empathetic person:

Listens when people speak.

Notices when someone is upset and tries to help.

Can see a situation from another person’s point of view.

Accepts that others have different perspectives.

"Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.”

Matthew 25:39

Father Hogan Visiting classrooms on Wednesday, October 5th.

Our Catholic School Council Meeting dates for this year.

November 7, 2022 5:30 to 6:30

January 16 2022 5:30 to 6:30

February 27, 2022 5:30 to 6:30

April 24, 2022 5:30 to 6:30

Starting Tuesday September 20th through to Friday October 7th, we will be collecting food and toiletries for our Thanksgiving Food Drive. All donations will support families in our community through Eden Food for Change. Please give what you can.

Session 1 Pizza Dates are as follows:

October 4, 11, 18,25

November 1, 8,15, 22, 29

December 6, 13, 20

Please see attached flyer for more information

Please see pdf below for information about School Cash Online.

Please see below for Trustee Corbet's Newsletter

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On October 5th Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board celebrated World Teachers’ Day. This significant day which is recognized and celebrated by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s (UNESCO) and occurs each year on October 5th. Our students have been encouraged to thank their teachers and express their appreciation for the important role they play in the lives of students. We are blessed to have such dedicated and committed teachers. To our outstanding team of Catholic teachers, we would like to thank you for the work you do each and every

day.

On Monday October 10th we celebrate Thanksgiving. There will be no

school on this day. Thanksgiving Day is an annual Canadian holiday, held

on the second Monday in October, which celebrates the harvest and

other blessings of the past year.

Students in Grades 5 to 8 in Mississauga North will be going to Erindale Park on Friday October 7th

Just a reminder that Monday October 24th is a PA day. There will be no school for children on that day.

We will be hosting our first Pajama Fundraising Party! All our children will be in their pajamas dancing in the gym to their favourite music on Friday, October 28, 2022.

Funds raised from this event will continue to support our school sponsored student experiences and trips to offset costs related to transportation and programs.

Please see flyer below for more information

Students and staff will show off their School Spirit by wearing orange and/or black, or a costume on October 31, 2022

When deciding on you costume ask yourself:

• Does this costume make fun of human traits, identities, cultures, or race?

• Does this costume reduce culture or identity to stereotypes?

• Who might be harmed by my choice of costume?

• Is this costume depicting and perpetuating a stereotype or stigma associated with a particular race, culture, gender, ability or religion?

• Does this costume include a replication of a garment that is a significant component of a particular religion or culture of which I do not identify with?

• Is this costume depicting a historical time-period where that look/costume is now considered offensive and discriminatory?

• Does this costume represent elements of a culture or cultural practice that is being commoditized for consumption?

• Can I confidently say that this costume choice would not be considered offensive to a particular race, ethnic origin, gender or religion?

Costume ideas should avoid the following: (Please note that this is not an exhaustive list)

Any cultural stereotype Body objectification

Blackface Animal cruelty

The Covid-19 pandemic Culturally specific references: e.g. Day of the Dead, Hula

A person with differing abilities A prisoner

People with mental illness Anything trivializing

Individuals experiencing homelessness Anything mocking gender identity

Body shaming Anything transphobic

Depictions of violence

Remember: Halloween can be a time for fun. Think critically and creatively when choosing a costume that honours the dignity of each human person, so that everyone can enjoy themselves.

Practices for Selected Team Members:

Friday September 30th at 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Monday October 3rd at 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday October 5th at 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

In accordance with Ministry regulations, three fire drills will be conducted in the fall and three in the spring. While we hope that a real fire or emergency situation never arises, this practice helps prepare our students in the event of an emergency.

It is a policy in Dufferin-Peel CDSB that all of its schools conduct a “Lockdown Procedure” twice a year. This will be initiated should an emergency exist on school property or in the surrounding neighbourhood. Part of the process is to practice the “Lockdown Procedures” as well practice Fire drills. The procedures that we will follow have been recommended by the board.

Students will be instructed that when they hear the announcements “Initiate Lockdown Procedure” followed by the repeated ringing of the school bell, all staff and students will follow the following actions:

1. All students and staff inside the building will remain in their classrooms.

2. Students or staff in the hallways or washrooms will be expected to go to the closest classroom.

3. Students and staff will remain in the classroom until further instructions are given.

All students and staff who are outside the building are to quickly move as far away from the building as possible.

It is very important that students arrive to school on time and ready to work, as late arrivals disrupt instructional activities and classroom routines. We respectfully request that whether students walk or are driven to school, that they are at school before the bell rings at 8:30 am.

Once the bell has rung, students who come in through the front doors must get a late slip from the office and this will be recorded in our students’ absence records.

When we review records and notice a concern we will be in contact with parents and our school attendance officer to investigate and support the student arriving at school on time.

We thank you for your support.

Photo Retake Day on Wednesday, October 26th.

Please see below for a blank annual offence declaration form and the criminal reference authorization letter.

Specifically for our MN Grade 8s:

Our Lady of Mount Carmel - November 2 @ 6pm

St Joan of Arc - November 2 @ 6pm

St Aloysius Gonzaga - November 15 @ 6pm
Loyola (FI Program) - November 9 @ 6 pm

St Francis Xavier (IB Program) - November 2 @ 6pm
St Joseph (AP Program) - October 19 @ 6pm - super soon!!!
St Martin (Regional Sports) - November 9 @ 6pm
Iona (Regional Arts) - November 9 @ 7pm
Holy Name of Mary (All girls) - October 26 @ 6:30pm

You can also click on the pdf to see all open house dates.

Thank you so much to everyone who donated. We raised $1475 for the Terry Fox Foundation

Please see below for a flyer and information from our International and Indigenous Education Team as well chart with locations.