Please remember that the student agendas continue to be the best way to get in touch with your child's teacher, as emails are not monitored throughout the day.
Email: St.TeresaofAvilaInfo@dpcdsb.org
Website: https://www.dpcdsb.org/avila
Location: 6675 Montevideo Road, Mississauga, ON, Canada
Phone: (905)858-3462
Twitter: @AvilaDPCDSB
Virtue of the Month: Fairness
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. This month we celebrate the virtue of fairness. God wants us to treat each person as we would like to be treated. Fairness is the ability to be open-minded and act in a just and fair way. Fairness allows us to treat others with mercy and compassion—to feel and act with, and for, another person.
Heavenly Father,
you entrusted your Son Jesus,
the child of Mary,
to the care of Joseph, an earthly father.
Bless all fathers
as they care for their families.
Give them strength and wisdom,
tenderness and patience.
Support them in the work they have to do,
protecting those who look to them,
as we look to you for love and salvation,
through Jesus Christ our rock and defender.
The City of Mississauga is proud to offer the Swim to Survive Program. This program has been developed to ensure that Grade 3 children in Ontario learn basic survival skills and could survive an unexpected fall into deep water. For three consecutive Tuesdays, beginning on May 28, 2024, our Grade 3 students will participate in the Swim to Survive Program at our local community Centre. The program is designed to accommodate all abilities while reinforcing essential survival skills. Wishing them a great day!!
Your child will be taking part in the Provincial Assessment of Reading, Writing and Mathematics
Grade 3: June 5, 6 and 7, 2024
Grade 3 and Grade 6 students will be participating in this province wide assessment from this year. It is very important that student attendance is consistent and that students are punctual during testing periods. Thank you for your support and cooperation.
On June 5th, 2024 grade 6 will be going on a school Trip to the Living Arts Centre. The centre often offers educational programs, workshops, and special events related to the shows. These opportunities allow audiences to deepen their understanding of the arts and even develop their own artistic skills.
Wishing our grade 6's a wonderful day!!!
This year our school has been able to learn and have fun with Scientist in the School Presenters. This hands on learning environment uses grade level curriculum in Science to make student learning engaging and interactive. Wishing Mrs. Walker's Class a wonderful Science Day of Learning on
June 7th, 2024.
On June 12th, 2024 our school will be participating in Jump Rope for Heart!!! Jump Rope for Heart has been promoting kids’ heart and brain health across Canada for more than 40 years! Through Jump Rope for Heart, kids learn the importance of getting active and practicing healthy habits to build a foundation for a healthy life, while helping to fundraise to fund critical heart disease and stroke research that saves lives.
We have already raised $1500 towards Heart & Stroke! Keep it up, Avila!
On June 11th our wonderful St. Teresa of Avila Track and Field Team will be competing in the annual Family Level Track Meet. We are hoping for great weather, and keeping our fingers crossed for our athletes...way to go team! Those who qualify will adbance to the Board Track and Field meet on June 20th!
On June 20th, 2024 St. Teresa of Avila, will come together in prayer, reflection and gratitude with our School Year End Mass. This is a wonderful time to acknowledge the many blessings that this school year has brought our students and community. Please join us, all are welcome. Mass will be held in the school gym at 1:00pm.
We are thrilled to invite Grade 8 families to a special day dedicated to honoring our Grade 8 students as they graduate and embark on the next chapter of their educational journey. Join us for a memorable celebration filled with joy, achievements, and bright futures!
Date: June 21st, 2024
Location: The Trinity Hall
Time: 9:00am
This milestone is not just an end, but a new beginning. Let's come together to celebrate the hard work, dedication, and growth of our wonderful students. We look forward to sharing this significant moment with you!
It's that time of year again...We're excited for our fantastic Play Day on June 26th! It's going to be a day full of games, laughter, and making wonderful memories with friends. To make the day even sweeter, we'll end our playdate with a visit from the ice cream truck. Students can choose between a delicious ice cream cone or a refreshing slushy to celebrate this special day!
We would like to take this opportunity to review some of the expectations of riding the school bus. Lately, our bus drivers have reported to school staff that students have been demonstrating inappropriate behaviour while the school bus is in transit.
Please take some time this weekend and review the following expectations with your children:
Waiting at the Bus Stop:
- Get to the bus stop in plenty of time so you do not have to run
- Wait for your bus in a place that is away from traffic in the road
- Bus stops are not appropriate places to push or wrestle with your friends
- Let the school bus stop before you try to get on
- If you can touch the school bus, you are too close
- Remember if you cannot see the bus driver, then the bus driver cannot see you
- The driver will let you know when it is safe to approach the bus
Riding the School Bus:
- When getting onto the bus, take the steps one at a time, holding onto the handrail
- Go right to a seat, and sit quietly, without blocking the aisle
- Remain seated while the bus is moving. Do not leave your seat while the bus is in transit.
- Listen to your school bus driver, and follow his/her instructions.
Exiting the School Bus:
- Leave the bus in single file, holding the handrail
- Walk away from the bus without running, and never go behind it
- If you have to cross the street to leave or board your bus, you need to be 10 giant steps away from the front of the bus. Watch for overhead red lights to flash, and wait for the stop arm to activate and your driver’s signal before crossing
- If you ever drop something underneath the bus or in its path, leave it there! Never, never stop and reach under the school bus to pick it up
With the warm weather arriving, it is important to review the dress code. We require your support in assisting children to make appropriate clothing choices when attending school.
As a Catholic community, we encourage children to dress appropriately.
Things to consider:
- Clothing must display appropriate and acceptable words and graphics
- Undergarments should not be visible
- MOST IMPORTANTLY, children must wear footwear that is conducive to playing outside with many other children – flip-flops or other shoes that leave the foot largely exposed, are not recommended. These kinds of footwear may make things difficult for your child to participate in active play with their peers and he/she could be easily injured.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Some of the students in our school have severe life threatening allergic reactions to nuts, peanuts, peanut butter, peanut oils and any peanut by -products. For some children the smell of nuts can bring on a severe attack. We need your cooperation! We kindly ask that you DO NOT send snacks to school that contain nuts or any nut products.
Please note that to ensure the continued safety of all students, the Dufferin -Peel Catholic District School Board with the support of the Anaphylactic Society and the Peel Health Department has recommended that students not bring peanut butter alternatives (soy butter, sunflower butter) to school. We thank you for your cooperation in supporting student safety.
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. 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” (GF 337) and the “Network User Application and Agreement” (GF066). 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.
The safety of our students, staff and visitors remains our number one priority. The following policies will be implemented to ensure the safety of all students, staff and visitors
Please review the following Kiss and Ride Safety Expectations:
- Keep traffic flowing. Proceed as far to the stop sign as possible before stopping your vehicle.
- Have your child exit from the right side (passenger doors) of your vehicle.
- NO PARKING in Kiss and Ride.
- If you wish to wait and see your child enter the school, park in the designated areas and wait in the designated pick-up/drop off locations.
- DO NOT stop or park in Bus Lane (side of the school).
- The same expectations apply during rain/snow. Do not stop or drop your children off at the side of the school. This is a Bus Lane only.
- Please ensure you are courteous and respectful to all community members. We are all part of the St. Teresa of Avila family.
Whether it’s a medical appointment, an illness or other important event, there are times when students may need to be away from school. The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District school board is introducing a new method for parents to report their child(ren)’s absences. Using the SafeArrival system, parents will be able to report daily or future absences in one of three ways:
Web:
- Go to the SafeArrival website at go.schoolmessenger.ca
- Select Sign Up to create your account. (Only needed for the initial setup, after that you will click on login).
- Select Attendance.
- Select Report an Absence.
App:
- Download and install the SchoolMessenger app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store. Please note that SafeArrival uses the SchoolMessenger app.
- Select Sign-Up. (Only needed for the initial setup, after that you will click on login).
- You will be prompted to enter your email (same email address your school has on file) and create a password.
- 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:
- Call the toll-free number 1-844-435-3440
- Listen to and follow the instructions to report an absence.
- 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.
Please ensure that your child arrives at school with all the items they need for the day. We realize that there will be occasions where students forget something at home There will be a table located outside the office for parents/guardians who are dropping off items.
Please label the item clearly with the CHILD’S NAME AND TEACHER.
If you plan on bringing your child’s lunch in the morning, let your children know that you will be leaving the lunch on the table at the main office.
All students who have been diagnosed by a doctor with asthma, anaphylaxis, diabetes, or seizures must have completed the necessary Plan of Care Forms. These forms only need to be completed once (unless the diagnosis or medication has changed) and they will be stored in your child's OSR.
If your child requires an epi pen or puffer and they must carry it on them at all times this must be clearly indicated on the Plan of Care, otherwise it will be stored in the main office. The Authorization for the storage and administration of medication must be completed annually.
If your child requires any other type of medicine to be taken during school hours (Advil, Tylenol etc. ) you must complete the Authorization for the storage and administration of medication form and it will be stored in the main office.
Please send the required forms and medicine to the main office in a clearly labelled bag.
If your child rides the bus daily, it is important that they are aware of the safety rules on the bus. Students are required to:
- Listen to the Bus Driver at all times and report any problems or injuries to him/her
- Go directly to their seat and remain seated during the entire bus ride
- Do not eat, drink, swear, fight or chew gum on the bus
- Do not put arms out the window, or throw items or garbage out the window
- Ensure that all sports equipment (especially sports balls) are packed away in a backpack or bag while on the bus.
- If any damage to the seat of bus is caused, students will be held responsible
- Be at least 5 minutes early at your bus stop to ensure that you don't miss the bus
Please review these rules with your child.
*All parents are encouraged to register with STOPR to receieve updates and infomation about route changes, delays, and cancellations. You will require your child's OEN in order to register
St. Teresa of Avila has partnered with Region of Peel Health in order to bring many healthy programs to our students. Our first program is called Playground Activity Leaders in Schools or PALs for short. Many students (grades 4-8) volunteered and wrote applications to be part of the program. They received several hours of instruction from a registered nurse with Peel Health on how to play healthy games and to help problem solve conflicts on the playground with younger primary students (grades 1-3). Our junior students are already developing leadership skills as they design games, actively promote the program and have been starting to play games with primary students at recess time. A special thank you to Ms. Speare and Ms. Braithwaite for their help with implementing the program and to Ms. Titanic, Public Health Nurse from the Region of Peel for helping to bring amazing initiatives and programs to our school.
On Wednesday, May 8, 2024, during Catholic Education Week our school showcased a wonderful and successful Multicultural Fashion and Talent Show. In the spirit of inclusivity and acceptance, we were able to celebrate the mosaic of diversity here at the school! It was a shining example of teamwork, dedication, and collaboration between home and school. We sincerely thank all of the students who so wonderfully showcased their heritage in the form of cultural dress, dance, or art. Thank you to the teachers for their overwhelming support of this event, and thank you to all of the parents and families who were able to attend. We hope this becomes an annual tradition at Avila!
This year marks the 13th Anniversary of The Shining Stars Special Olympic Event, hosted by The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board's Mississauga North Family of Schools. The event took place on Thursday, May 9th at St. Aloysius Gonzaga Secondary School. Our students were very excited and they had the opportunity to showcase their sportsmanship, leadership, and athleticism. Thank you to our amazing staff, who supported our students on this event.
Our wonderful Thunderbirds had an amazing day at the softball tournament. This awesome group won all three of their round Robin games. They came against some tough competition and unfortunately lost in the semifinals. We are so proud of how well they did! Way to go Saint Teresa of Avila baseball athletes. A big thank you to our coaches who continue to take the time and prepare our students for competition and a big shout out to Mrs. Ballard who organized the Mississauga North tournament. Thank you for all that you do.
On May 24th, 2024 St. Teresa of Avila participated in a competitive but fun day of soccer. The family of school tournament was a at success and our team showed their team spirit, skills and dedication throughout the games. We are proud of you all. A big shout out to our coaches Mrs. Pimentel and Ms. Boussi who coached and guided our students to try their best and play hard. Way to go Thunder Birds.
