Dear Parent/ Guardian,

September was a very busy and exciting month! Our students have adjusted

very well to the new school year and we thank our staff and you, the parents,

for your constant support. The turn out for curriculum night was once again

excellent and serves as a clear indication that the partnership between home and school is fundamental here at St. Dominic Savio School. I encourage you

to continue to be involved in the education of your children.

We celebrated our Thanksgiving Mass on September 30th. We thank Father

Micah and Father Frances and look forward to their continued spiritual guid-

ance. Other events in September included: CSAC Elections, WE DAY, and our first Eco Assembly (―Save the Trees‖). We were also proud to field Boys

and Girls Flag Football teams this year. Both teams played very well and

both teams came in first place. Well done!

Results for the grade 2, 5, and 7 CAT/4 have been sent home. I am pleased to report that the overall scores were consistently above the national percen-

tile. Our Grade 3 and 6 EQAO results were also sent home. The St. Dominic

Savio School scores in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics were once again

above Board and Provincial averages. For more information and to view our

school report, please visit www.eqao.com.

We have scheduled our first Safe School meeting for Monday, October 21st. If

you are interested in joining the Safe School Team, please contact the school

office. All parents are welcome. One of the main concerns last year, was the

drop off and pick up procedures (particularly the morning drop off). We have

noticed significant improvement this year. However, we remind you to not park at the North entrance of the laneway. Again, kindly review the drop off/

pick up procedures (page 3 of your child’s agenda). Your continued coopera-

tion is greatly appreciated.

Warm Regards,

F. Clotildes

UPCOMING DATES

November 1, 2013 All Saints’ Day

November 2, 2013 All Souls’ Day

November 2, 2013 Special Services Fair ―Working to Educate All‖ at CEC

November 4, 2013 Dance A-Thon pledge forms & money due today

November 11, 2013 Remembrance Day

November 14, 2013 Parent teacher interviews (evening)

November 15, 2013 PA Day—Parent teacher interviews (morning)

November 16, 2013 St. Joseph’s Parish Bazaar

St. Dominic Savio Catholic School

October 2013 Newsletter

St. Dominic Savio

Catholic School

50 Tideswell Blvd

Scarborough, ON

M1B 5X3

416-393-5467

FAX: 416 397-6597

Principal

F. Clotildes

Secretary

B. Beard

Head Caretaker E. Salinas

Superintendent:

G. Grant 416-222-8282

Trustee:

G. Tanuan 416-222-8282

CSAC Chair: B. Accaputo

Parish:

St. Joseph’s Church 200 Morrish Road Toronto, Ontario

416-282-0370 Fr. Michal

School Hours: 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Lunch: 11:35-12:35

http://www.eqao.com

1. Children should be

accompanied by an

adult

2. Children should wear

clothing that can eas-

ily be seen at night.

3. Children should trick

or treat in one well-

known area and not

wander into unknown

neighbourhoods.

4. All candy should be

inspected by an adult

to make sure no one

has tampered with it.

If it looks suspicious,

police should be con-

tacted.

5. Children should avoid

stray animals.

6. Children should wear

masks that do not

interfere with vision.

Better yet, they can

avoid masks by wear-

ing makeup.

7. Children should

watch for moving ve-

hicles when crossing

streets.

8. Costumes should be

short enough that the

child will not trip.

9. Trick or treaters

should dress appropri-

ately for the weather

and carry a flashlight.

10. For extra safety, or-

ganize a Halloween

Party for children in

your neighbourhood.

illness until they are fully

recovered. Punctuality is an

important habit to be devel-

oped and practiced by every

child. Our first opening bell

rings at 8:25am and students

should be in the school yard

at that time. School starts

promptly at 8:30am with

morning announcements.

ABSENTEES / LATES

Parents are requested to

inform the school of their

child’s absence between

8:00am and 9:00am. Parents

who fail to inform the school

of their child’s absence will

be contacted as soon as pos-

sible , either at home or at

work. Children should not

return to school following an

PEDICULOSIS/ HEAD LICE

This problem occurs in

schools from time to time. If

you find evidence of head

lice in your child, please no-

tify the school immediately.

For information on products

to treat head lice, please see

your pharmacist or call the

Toronto Health Department

at 416-338-7600.

Ten Halloween Safety Tips

Our Annual Thanksgiving

Luncheon will be on Thurs-

day, October 10th at lunch-

time. Please e-mail Mrs.

Accaputo if you can help set

up, serve or clean.

Thank you for the world so sweet,

Thank you for the food we eat,

Thank you for the birds that sing,

Thank You God, for everything.

CSAC NEWS

The election of the 2013-

2014 St. Dominic Savio

Catholic School Council was

held on September 19th.

Congratulations to the CSAC

Executive team for this year.

Pledge forms for the dance-a-

thon will go home on Octo-

ber 4th. All monies will be

due by November 4th.

Page 2 October News

Loving God,

May we be people of HOPE,

always trusting in your loving

presence in our lives. Together,

may we be a community of

faith, anchored in hope, with

heart and charity.

Amen

Nurturing our Catholic Community

through FAITH, Hope and Charity

The virtue of the Month

for October is Gratitude.

During the month of Oc-tober we will be focus-sing on the virtue of GRATITUDE at St. Dominic Savio Catholic School. The scripture passage that guides us this month is “This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad. (Psalm 118:24)

Whenever we gather as

a faith community to

worship, we offer thanks

to our God. The bless-

ings of food, friends,

family and freedom are

all gifts from our Creator

God. As we prepare for

the celebration of

Thanksgiving, we are

urged to take some time

to remember our bless-

ings and give thanks.

Principal F. Clotildes

Chairpersons B. Accaputo

J.Romanino

Secretary B. Chua

Treasurer K. Lalog

Non-teacher

Representative

B. Beard

Teacher E. Schoreder

BOYS FLAG FOOTBALL

The boys played with great en-

thusiasm and showed true Savio

spirit at the Divisional game on

Tuesday, September 24th at our

school. Many thanks to the

coaching efforts of Mr. Wright

and Mr. Andrews. The boys

won the Championship!!! Way

to go!! Congratulations to the

following team members: Na-

than Alvares, Javier Blanco Go-

mez, Miles Chua, Tristan De

Vera, Jamaree Franklyn Mejia,

Charles Joaquin, Kevin Nankoo,

Lacquon Noel, Khalil Nolasco,

and Pierre Emmanuel.

GIRLS FLAG FOOTBALL

The girls enjoyed the competition at

their tournament on September 26th

and coaches Ms. Caruso and Ms. Leblanc

were very proud of the sportsmanship

and effort of the team. The girls won

the championship! Way to go girls!!!

Team members are: Alyssa Adato, Tai-

Asia Arthur, Hailey Donnelly-Dow,

D’Yania Harding, Mikaela Korosec, Ra-

chel Maglalang, Lauren Olszewski,

Mariah Paul, Bianca Rozel, Danielle

Smith, Kaliyah Thompson, and Mikaela

Torres!

PARISH NEWS

Families new to the area should register

with their local parish. Please contact St.

Joseph’s Parish office -200 Morrish Road

at 416-282-0370 for registration details.

In order to receive the Sacraments of

Baptism, First Communion and Confirma-

tion, you will need to be regularly at-

tending, registered parishioner to partici-

pate in most programs.

If you have any questions , please contact

Allison Covey (416-282-0370 ext 203).

gram runs from Saturday, September 21st

to Saturday, June 14th.

For more information, please e-mail

stbrendanitalian@gmail.com or contact

Carla Marchetti, Co-ordinator, Interna-

tional Languages (416-222-8282 ext 2591.

Enrich your child’s education

through the International Lan-

guage Instruction, cultural

awareness and celebration of

traditions.

St. Brendan’s Catholic School is

offering Italian Language in-

struction for students in Kinder-

garten—Grade Eight. The pro-

International Language Program

Renee Robbins

Madison Hardie

Dany Smith

Lauren Anthony

Reev Robinson

Frances Cuan

Alicia Wu

The day was filled with inspirational speakers and musical guests all to promote the fact that everyone can make a positive change in the world, regardless of age. The ―Me to We Club‖ - Keyna’s Little Helpers– are

excited to launch their new focus on EDUCATION and are looking forward to raising money as well as awareness

through fundraising events.

More details will be forthcoming. We

look forward to your continued

support.

ME TO WE

On Thursday, September 19th,

Ms. Kuenzle, Mrs. Wright and

Mrs. Leblanc attended “We

Day” at the Air Canada Centre

with the following “Me to We”

ambassadors:

Ashlee Thomas

Javier Andres Blanco

Menola Nimojan

Melora Nimojan

October News Page 3

Ms. Harding—Gr 2/3

Chelsea Santillan

Chaelene Canedo

Joshua Desroches

Ms. Lozynska—Gr 3/4

Ayesha Samia

Jacob David

Ms. Schroeder—Gr 4 /5

Maila Rosales Grant

Prince Abdul

Ms. Caruso—Gr 5

Destiny Mushikori

Jomel Ocampo

Ms. Lui—ELP

Amanda Cervantes Rodriguez

Jessica Wathuta

Zianna Poole

Ms. Mtichell—ELP

Soleil Combs

Arren Tiu

Ms. Leblanc—Gr 1

Jonathan Abiola

Aminah Spencer

Ms. Vocino—Gr 1 /2

Ouen Rambaud

Nisya Saneesh

William Wareham

Mr. Olszewski—Gr 6/7

Joshua Chan

Paige Drummond

Ms. Zullo—Gr 7/8

Renee Robbins

Ms. Kuenzle—Gr 8

Jayson Dimaano

Jestan Thevarajah

Helena Manalac

Joseph Vu

Ms. Cabral

Andy Ntwari

Mr. Wright

Nicholas Ciliberti-Tavares

The virtue for the month of September was hospitality. The following students were awarded a certificate.

Toronto Catholic District School Board

Trustees – 2013-2014

Wards

1. Peter Jakovic 416-512-3401

2. Ann Andrachuk, Chair 416-512-3402

3. Sal Piccinini, Vice Chair 416-512-3403

4. Patrizia Bottoni 416-512-3404

5. Maria Rizzo 416-512-3405

6. Frank D’Amico 416-512-3406

7. John Del Grande 416-512-3407

8. Gerry Tanuan 416-512-3408

9. Jo-Ann Davis 416-512-3409

10. Barbara Poplawski 416-512-3410

11: Angela Kennedy 416-512-3411

12. Nancy Crawford 416-512-3412

Andrew Walker –

Student Trustee 416-512-3413

Conference for Newcomers and International Students

The Toronto Catholic District School Board is hosting a conference for students

and families who are new to Canada, and TCDSB International Students, on

Saturday, October 19th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Catholic Education Cen-

tre, 80 Sheppard Avenue East. Qualified Board staff and presenters will provide

valuable information on navigating Ontario’s education system; the TCDSB In-

ternational Education Program; TCDSB Special Services in the areas of mental

health, learning disabilities, gifted program and others, as well as how to access

employment, housing, taxation and other settlement services. Workshops will be

offered in English, Spanish/Portuguese, Chinese, Arabic and Filipino.

To attend the conference, guests are asked to register on-line at www.tcdsb.org/

forcommunity/newcomers or call 416-222-8282 Ext. 1888. Students, parents,

homestay families and custodians are welcome. To view this announcement in other languages: http://www.tcdsb.org/news/othernews/2013/pages/newcomer-

conference-2013.aspx

Mark Your Calendars!

Special Services Fair

Working Together to Educate All Find out about the many special services that the Toronto Catholic District

School Board has to offer, and link up with additional resources in your commu-

nity to support students and adults with special needs

November 2, 2013

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Catholic Education Centre, 80 Sheppard Avenue East

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