St. Edmund Catholic School

1250 Melton Drive

Mississauga, Ontario

L4Y 1L5

905-277-8962

St.EdmundInfo@dpcdsb.org

"Mind, Body, Spirit"

Principal - T. Podobnik

Vice Principal - C. Fernandes

Secretary - S. Kaler

Trustee - Mario Pascucci - Ward 1

Superintendent - D. Belchior

Parish - St. Patrick's Parish - Rev. Fr. J. Facey

St. Edmund School Hours

Supervision Begins 8:30 a.m.

School Begins 8:45 a.m.

Recess (a.m.) 10:51—11:06 a.m.

Lunch 11:46—12:46 p.m.

Recess (p.m.) 2:09—2:25 p.m.

Dismissal 3:15 p.m.

921 Flagship Drive

Mississauga, ON
L4Y 2J6

t: 905.270.2301
e: stpatricksmi@archtoronto.org

O God, Creator and Father of all, with humility we your children acknowledge the relationship of all living things. For this we thank you, we praise you and we worship you.

We call on you, Great Mystery, the Word made Flesh – our teacher, prophet and brother – to open our hearts to all our brothers and sisters, and with them to grow in the wisdom, honesty, courage and respectfulness shown in The Sacred Teachings.

Give us the vision and honesty to recognize that we are all brothers and sisters of one human family, created and sustained by the One Creator. As we deal with many challenges, may we never give way to fear and anger, which can be the source of division and threat amongst peoples.

We look to how God always gives to us, as a remedy for sins of prejudice and intolerance. We see in God the Creator of all things, One who always provides and is generous – even given the abuses we have heaped on one another and on the earth.

We see in the Son, Jesus Christ - the innocent Victim who pours His life blood out from the Cross for all peoples.

We see how the Holy Spirit is God’s gift, alive in our world today – inspiring vision and hope that we can have the same mind and heart of God!

May Your Spirit bless the souls who died at the Kamloops residential school and all souls who died at residential schools.

May this same Spirit also bring blessing and healing to all families and communities affected in any way by the schools. O Creator, show us the way to healing, forgiveness and reconciliation and a renewed fellowship.

Amen

Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops

As we enter our last week before summer break, our hearts are filled with gratitude and excitement for the many wonderful events and activities planned for our students. It has been a remarkable year, and we look forward to ending it on a high note with engaging and memorable experiences for everyone. Although it is wonderful to know we will all have an opportunity to refresh and recharge after a successful year of learning and working, we also know that there will be staff and students that we will be saying “goodbye” to as they begin their new journey in other schools next year. We wish them all the very best!

Here’s a glimpse of what’s coming up:

June 24: Grade 8 Extended Day

June 25: Grade 8 Luncheon and Dance

June 26: Play Day, BBQ Truck and Ice Cream Truck

June 27: Play Day-Rain Day

June 28: Last Day of School

The board has introduced new electronic report cards. These will be sent to each student's email on June 25. Please ensure to check your child's email to review their achievements (instructions will be attached).

We ask that you send your child with reusable bags to bring back their belongings at the end of the week. This small step helps us in our ongoing efforts to be more environmentally friendly.

We would like to wish Mr. Podobnik a Happy Retirement. He has had a wonderful teaching career at so many schools in DPCDSB and has touched the lives of hundreds, if not thousands of students that he worked with as a classroom teacher, a coach of many sports and extracurricular activities and finally as an administrator at many schools. I know you will all join me in offering your Congratulations to him! We wish him a wonderful retirement as he gets to do the things he truly enjoys, one of which spending time with his beautiful family.

We would also like to welcome Mark Trozzo as the new Principal to St. Edmund, starting in September. Currently, he is the Principal of St. Stephen where he has served the community for the past five years. We look forward to the insights, wealth of experience and knowledge he will bring to the St. Edmund community.

C. Fernandes

God wants us to treat each other as we would like to be treated.

A fair person…

• listens to both sides of a story

• is a good team player

• knows that the same rules apply to everyone

• works to bring about peaceful solutions to problems

The school office will be closed from July 2 to August 23rd, 2024

Classes resume on Tuesday September 3, 2024 at 8:45am. We will continue to have an 8:45am start and a 3:15pm dismissal time.

If you are planning to move or have already moved please notify the school office. If you have moved out of Peel Region, register at your local school so taxes will be directed to the board in which you reside. Your cooperation is appreciated.

It is time for the Transportation department to get ready for next September. Transportation eligibility is based on the student's grade and distance from the school.

Eligibility for transportation is based on distance criteria:

FDK-Grade 1: 1.0 Kilometer

Grades 2-4: 1.6- Kilometers

Grades 5-8: 2.0-Kilometers

At St. Edmund, only students eligible for bussing based on Board guidelines, are able to take the bus. As per Board policy, until routes are established, no consideration will be made for empty seat riders. Parents of children from Jk-Grade 8 who hope to access the school bus through courtesy seat policy next year are reminded to find alternative transportation until the availability for additional riders has been determined. Information is also available at STOPR.

With summer approaching and the warmer weather we are reminded about sun safety. Overexposure to the sun can cause skin damage. We remind students regularly to take precautions to protect their skin during recess times and to take precautions to be safe in the sun. The following are some suggestions when working and playing in the sun:

¨ Drink cool water. Anyone in a hot environment should drink cool water in small amounts frequently—one cup every 20 minutes. Avoid caffeinated soft drinks which cause dehydration.

¨ Dress Appropriately. Wear lightweight, light-coloured, loose-fitting clothing

¨ Wear a hat to protect both the eyes and the skin

¨ When possible, stay out of direct sunlight

¨ Wear sun block; the higher the protection factor number, the greater the protection.

Parents are encouraged to reinforce these strategies with their children regularly.

Our amazing students

All of our Parents and Guardians

The entire St Edmund Elementary staff

Ms. Kaler our School Secretary

Mr. Enriquez and our custodial team

Our Support Services Team

Our Lunch Time Student Monitors and Emergency Instructors

Our Bus Drivers

Our hard working Catholic School Council

Father John and the St. Patrick’s Parish Team

Our Trustee, Mario Pascucci

Our Superintendent, D. Belchoir

Our community partners

All those committed to Catholic Education

If you are First Nation (Status Indian or Non-Status Indian), Métis and/or Inuit you can self-identify as Indigenous. You do not need to produce any documentation or proof of ancestry. Self-identification is voluntary and confidential.

“This has been really important for us because of the sense of community and the connection to other Indigenous families.” ~ Melanie Cormier, parent

Self-identification will provide access to culture and language programs and monthly programming for students and families. Relevant information will be sent directly to you about upcoming cultural events and opportunities which help to build community and a sense of Indigenous pride in Dufferin-Peel.

To learn more about opportunities for Indigenous students and families please visit: https://www3.dpcdsb.org/students/indigenous-self-identification

The DPCDSB offers the Kindergarten program in 125 Catholic elementary schools in Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon, Bolton and Orangeville.

Parents/guardians can register online at dpcdsb.org.

Registration is open to Catholic children and children of Catholic parents. Kindergarten students must be at least four (4) years of age by December 31, 2024.

The following documents are required to complete the registration process:

• Proof of age of the child
• Original Roman Catholic baptismal certificate (for child and/or parent/guardian) or original baptismal certificate from a church in full communion with the Holy See of Rome or an Eastern Catholic Church.
• Immunization Reference #’s from the local Public Health Unit
• Proof of Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status
• Proof of home address
• Proof of English Separate School Support
  
  

Please refer to the Register for School webpage for accepted forms of documentation.

Inquiries about home school locations/boundary areas should be directed to the DPCDSB Planning Department at 905-890-0708 ext. 24440.

For more information, parents/guardians should contact their local Catholic school, visit the DPCDSB website at dpcdsb.org, or call DPCDSB’s Admissions Department at 905-890-1221.​

• By directing your tax support to the Separate (Catholic) School System:

  • You may vote for Catholic School Trustees in Municipal elections
  • Your children may attend Catholic elementary schools
  • You show your support for the Catholic school system

  To verify that you are registered as an English Separate (Catholic) school supporter:

  • Check the assessment section of your Tax Bill or Property Assessment Notice
  • Check your Voter Information Card received during an election year (2022)

  Have you moved?

  Even if you have been an English Separate (Catholic) School Supporter in the past, the designation DOES NOT follow you when you relocate. By default, your property taxes support your municipality's English public school board. Every time you move or if there is a change of ownership, it is essential that you register yourself as an English Separate (Catholic) school supporter.
  
  To register as an English Separate (Catholic) School Supporter or change your Direction of School Support, please contact the DPCDSB Admissions Department by phone at 905-890-0708 ext. 24512 or by email at admissions@dpcdsb.org.
  
  Learn More:

  • Visit the Direction of School Support webpage
  • Watch our Direction of School Support video

Our Catholic School Council Meeting dates for this year.

October 5, 2023

November 30, 2024 at 6pm

February 1, 2024 at 6pm

April 24, 2024 at 5:30pm

June 5, 2024 at 6pm

Council Meeting Dates for the 2024-2025 School Year:

October 3, 2024

November 28, 2024 at 6:00pm

February 6, 2025 at 6:00pm

April 24, 2025 at 6:00pm

May 29, 2025 at 6:00pm

September 20, 2024 Nomination Forms due in the office by 3:30pm

October 3, 2024 at 6pm Last Council Meeting of the 2023/2024 School Year

October 3, 2024 at 6:30pm First Meeting of the 2024/2025 Council

All parents / guardians are always most welcome to attend.

You can now reset your password remotely by registering for the Password Reset Tool. You must know your old password to create a new one.

To reset your password remotely you must first register with the “Password Reset Tool”, which you can do by following one of these two steps:

Students: students.dpcdsb.org and select Password Reset

Staff: https://account.activedirectory.windowsazure.com/PasswordReset/Register.aspx ​

**Access to personal email/cell phone is required for registration.

Once you are registered, please follow the Password Reset Instruction

June

June 24: St Edmund Extended Grade 8 Trip

June 25: St. Edmund Lunch and Dance

June 26: Play Day and BBQ

June 27: Play Day Rain Date

June 28: Last Day of School

September

September 2: Labour Day

September 3: First Day of School

September 16: PA Day

September 19: Open House

September 30: Orange Shirt Day

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