St. Jean-Marie Vianney C.E.S. News

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Brampton, ON

L6X 0S1
Principal: Tara Persad

Superintendent: Laura Odo

Trustee: Darryl D'Souza

Parish: St. Jerome's Parish

School Phone: (905) 497-6888
School Fax: (905) 497-8833
Website: https://viann.dpcdsb.org/

Email: St.Jean-MarieVianneyInfo@dpcdsb.org

As we settle into the year after reorganization, we are delighted to welcome Jennifer Brum to St. Jean-Marie Vianney as our Head Secretary. Jennifer has already been a warm and welcoming presence in our school office, and we are excited to have her as part of our Vianney wolfpack.

We are also thrilled to welcome Ashley O'Connor back to St. Jean-Marie Vianney as our new Grade 6/7 teacher. Ms. O'Connor brings her passion for student success, and we know she will be a wonderful addition to our Vianney family.

Please join us in giving Mrs. Brum and Ms. O'Connor a warm Wolfpack welcome!

Empathy is the ability to put oneself in another's shoes and the capacity to feel what the other person is feeling. God wants us to care about everyone's feelings

Judge your neighbor’s feelings by your own, and in every matter be thoughtful. (Sir. 31:15)

From the perspective of the Catholic Graduate Expectations, a person of faith…

• Is confident in the dignity of selves and others
• Believes that the cross is the ultimate sign of forgiveness
• Seeks and grants permission

School Begins: 9:00am

Recess: 10:23am - 10:38am

Lunch: 12:01pm - 1:01pm

Recess: 2:23pm - 2:38pm

Dismissal: 3:30pm

Oct. 6- Thanksgiving/Opening Mass at 1:30 (all welcome)

Oct. 7- Terry Fox walk (students only)

Oct. 13- Jr. Boys Volleyball (spectators welcomed @ Vianney)

Oct. 14- Jr. Girls Volleyball (spectators welcomed @ Our Lady of Fatima)

Oct. 16- Grandparents Celebration (grandparents welcome)

Oct. 20- Round 1 of Immunization (Gr. 7 students)

Oct. 29- Picture Retake Day (students only)

Oct. 30 Bus Safety Presentation (students only)

As part of our commitment to fostering safe, inclusive, and Catholic learning environments, we are reminding all students and parent(s)/caregiver(s) that the use of discriminatory language or any language rooted in hate or racism is not permitted at school. Any use of such language will be addressed promptly and appropriately to ensure the safety and well-being of all students, staff, and community members.

We ask parent(s)/caregiver(s) to support this expectation by having age-appropriate conversations with their children about the importance of using respectful language and understanding the harm caused by discriminatory words. Together, we can continue to build a community grounded in human dignity, compassion, and the values of our Catholic Social Teachings.

Smile! School Picture Day is coming up on Thursday, October 1.

Students are encouraged to come dressed in their best picture-day attire and ready to say "cheese!" These photos will be used for school records and will be available for families to purchase. We look forward to seeing all of our Wolfpack students' bright smiles!

Picture Re-Take: Oct. 29, 2026

During the month of October St. Jean-Marie Vianney will be hosting a Thanksgiving Food Drive. All items will be donated to families in need and to St. Vincent de Paul society affiliated with St. Jerome parish.

Please send all donations to the school with your child in the morning.

Some examples of non-perishable items include…

• Breakfast supplies, cereal–hot and cold; pancake mix, syrup

• Pasta & Pasta Sauce

• Canned Beans/Meat/Fish

• Canned Vegetables

• Canned Fruit

• Macaroni & Cheese and Instant Noodles

• Snacks such as puddings, Jello, Granola Bars, Crackers

• Juices & Drink Boxes

• Cake Mixes

“How marvellous it would be if, at the end of the day each of us could say, today I have performed an act of charity towards others.”

- Pope Francis

Thank you for your generosity and for making a difference in the lives of others.

We would like to have our interactive 'spooky' Halloween space for students to experience on Halloween again.

To make this a reality, we are kindly asking for any Halloween donations between Oct. 1 - 18.

Note: Donations cannot be gory or weapons.

Thank you for your continued support and putting the fun back into school!

Today, we celebrate and thank our incredible teachers for the passion, dedication, and care they bring to our students each day. Your commitment to nurturing minds, building confidence, and fostering a lifelong love of learning makes a lasting difference.

Happy World Teachers’ Day from all of us at St. Jean-Marie Vianney!

Thank you for being such brilliant educators and role models for our Wolfpack family!

St. Jean-Marie Vianney School is proud to take part in this year's Marathon of Hope School Event on October 7, rain date is Oct 9.

At the age of 18, Terry Fox was diagnosed with osteogenic sarcoma and was forced to have his right leg amputated. Determined to help others suffering from cancer, he decided to run across Canada, running a marathon a day for 143 days, to raise funds for cancer research. Unfortunately, Terry's cancer returned and he was forced to end his Marathon of Hope, but his legacy had only just begun.

Today, the future of cancer research is very bright. The Terry Fox Foundation funds a variety of different cancer research projects such as lung, breast, ovarian, colorectal, pediatric, prostate, brain and blood. With your support, we will continue to make a difference in the fight against cancer.

Please help us to continue the legacy of one of Canada's greatest heroes, by donating and supporting our school's fundraising efforts. Click to the button below to make a donation. Together we can make a difference!

https://schools.terryfox.ca/StJeanMarieVianneyCESBrampton

Happy Thanksgiving

Just in time for the holidays, St. Jean-Marie Vianney is excited to announce that our Spirit Wear Storefront is now open!

Show your school spirit and grab some spirit wear, it makes the perfect Christmas gift for students and families alike!

Order Deadline: October 18
Once the storefront closes, it cannot be reopened, so don’t miss your chance!

Grad Hoodies are also available — a great way for our graduates to show off their school pride all winter long.

Purchase now using the links below before it’s too late!

Every child is a different kind of flower, and all together, they make this world a beautiful garden.

Thank you to our designated early childhood educator and our education resource workers, who makes our classes even brighter!

Every October, Children's Aid Societies across Ontario raise awareness about the important role that individuals and communities play in supporting vulnerable children, youth, and families through the provincial Dress Purple Day campaign. This year, Dress Purple Day will take place on October 24, 2025. We are calling on all Ontarians to wear something purple to show children, youth, and families that they are here to help! More Information.

Wear Purple Today!

No School today

As Catholics, we believe in giving back.

DPCDSB schools proudly support ShareLife, an organization rooted in Catholic values that helps those in need in our communities. As part of our Catholic commitment to charity and compassion, we collect donations through our monthly Spirit Weeks.

We kindly invite families to contribute monthly donations or a lump sum to support this cause.

Cash Online will be open for donations from October 1st to April 30th. 100% of all spirit week contributions goes to ShareLife.

https://dpcdsb.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/293019/146/False/True

"Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver."

2 Corinthians 9:7

There is no timeline or limit when helping others.

Come to school with Vianney Spirit! Our first Spirit Week is to enjoy the Canadian Halloween Culture.

Monday, Oct. 26 - No School

Tuesday, Oct. 27- Show your best Halloween hair style and wear Halloween accessories

Wednesday, Oct. 28 -Wear Orange, Black & Purple

Thursday, Oct. 29 - Wear anything Halloween (Socks, top, etc.).

Friday, Oct. 30 - Show off your costume (nothing gory or scary, face can't be covered.. SEE BELOW for details).

• Weapon replicas such as swords, knives, guns or objects that could injure others are not allowed.
• Do not wear costumes that may be gory or scary. We have young children who may be frightened.
• Masks are not allowed as they pose a safety risk. Make-up is a better option.
• Costumes may get damaged at school. Please ensure that you are prepared with a back up for the evening. Costumes are worn at the students responsibility.
• Inflatable costumes are not allowed to be worn as it is difficult for the learning environment.
• Please note that the school does not take responsibility to damaged costumes.

Pizza Thursday! 🍕

We know it's your favourite, so we are brining Grabb-A-Pizza back to Vianney, fresh hot pizza every Thursday!

Cost : $2.50 per slice; $1.00 per juice

When: Thursday

How: Purchase via School Cash Online

Choice: Pepperoni or Cheese

How It Works:

• You must place your order on cash online
• Once the order window closes, it cannot be reopened.
• All proceeds will be used to support school initiatives (school beautification, presentations, activities, resources, technology, etc.).

JAMAICA ISLAND CUISINE is back!

Get ready to spice up your Wednesdays again with an island vibe!

Every Wednesday enjoy your choice of:

• Jerk Chicken with Rice & Peas
• Fried Chicken with Rice & Peas
• BBQ Fried Chicken with Rice & Peas
• Curried Chickpeas (Chana) with Rice & Peas

ONLY $7.50 each!

Bonus: Add coleslaw for FREE!

How It Works:

• You must place your order on cash online
• Once the order window closes, it cannot be reopened.
• All proceeds will be used to support school initiatives (school beautification, presentations, activities, resources, technology, etc.).

Come taste the island spirit every Wednesday!

Thank you to everyone who joined our first Catholic Parent Council meeting on September 28. We had a great turnout and formed our new Catholic Parent Council for 2026/2027. It was wonderful to see the participation and ideas shared! We’re also excited to introduce our returning Chair and our new Co-Chair of the Parent Council: Samantha Stephenson- Chair and Meseret Zeleke- Co-Chair

To help families stay connected, we will continue using the WhatsApp group for all Vianney parents. This group will be used to share updates and important information. Anyone who would like to join can click the link below.

https://chat.whatsapp.com/KXQVj6HDuEaDuBGpMG3SGG?mode=ems_copy_c

Our Next Meeting will be on: October 21, 2026. This is an in-person meeting held at St. Jean-Marie Vianney staffroom.

Microsoft Teams meeting

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/273780568138228?p=SNg86GK6TzU1xiPJQI

Meeting ID: 273 780 568 138 228

Passcode: 8Kr3mv79

This year, our school will have regular visits from an Occupational Therapist (OT) who works with the School Based Rehabilitation Services (SBRS) program at ErinoakKids Centre for Treatment and Development.

OTs are regulated health professionals who use their skills to help students participate in school and learning activities. They can help students develop fine motor skills (printing, writing, cutting with scissors), daily living skills (doing up zippers, opening containers, increasing independence) and self-regulation skills (how a child manages and adjusts their behaviour during a learning activity).

The OT or an OT Assistant may visit your child’s classroom, gym or playground to work with the school team to support classroom needs. They may provide a zipper lesson, a printing or cutting station, review best seating posture for printing or set up a classroom activity routine that supports motor skill development.

Your child may also have the opportunity to participate in a small group lesson on letter formation. Should your child be selected to participate by the school team, they will notify you to discuss any questions you may have.

If your child appears to need more specific help with their fine motor, gross motor, self-care or self-regulation skills, your child’s teacher will contact you to provide more information. Consent for OT support would be required from you prior to referral and assessment.

You might also find it helpful to go to the ErinoakKids website to find workshops and resources to support your child in developing skills for independence and participation at home and school.

Please feel free to contact Mrs. da Silva if you have any questions.

Student verification forms were sent home the first few weeks of school. We ask that you kindly review all information to ensure that it is correct. Please ensure that all phone numbers and email address are accurate in case we need to contact you should your child be sick at school.

It is important that we are able to contact someone in the case of an emergency. Please fill out and return the emergency student verification sheets that will be sent home with your child. Remember that those people you list as contacts are automatically given permission to pick up your child from school. They are needed in case we cannot contact you. It makes sense to have a relative, neighbor, or friend who lives close to the school and is available during the day to pick up your child in case of illness, concussion, or changes of clothes that inevitably happen. If your child is sick, there must be someone available to pick them up if you are unable to leave work.

We ask that parents continue to support their children in their morning routines so that they can arrive to school on time or log in on time. This ensures that your child learns an essential life skill, participates in the entire school day, and that disruptions to the learning environment are minimal.

• Your child’s name
• Your child's teacher's name
• You child's grade
• The reason for the absence or lateness
• The duration of the absence

• Students will eat lunch in their classrooms and are encouraged to bring a reusable water bottle to school. Water bottles can be refilled at our refill stations.
• To help limit visitors in the building, please send your child with a packed lunch each day. If a student forgets their lunch, a parent or guardian will be contacted.
• Students may go home for lunch with written permission from a parent or guardian. If this will be a daily routine, please notify the school office or your child’s teacher in writing.
• For safety reasons, food deliveries through Uber Eats, DoorDash, or similar services are not permitted. Our school doors remain locked during the day, and we do not have staff available to accept deliveries. If you need to use these services, please contact the school first.

We appreciate your understanding—student safety is always our top priority!

1. NEVER LEAVE YOUR VEHICLE. Kiss and Ride lanes are to be “moving lane ways”, not parking spots. This ensures that emergency vehicles or buses may enter the school. Please do not leave your vehicle at any time. If you need to leave your vehicle, please park. For safety reasons, have the children exit the car from the passenger side of the vehicle only.
2. DO NOT drop your child(ren) off in the bus loading zone or in the bus lane, only in the DRIVE THRU lane
3. STUDENTS MUST EXIT FROM THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. This is for the safety of your child(ren) in the case of a vehicle driving by.
4. Remind your child(ren) to watch for buses in the bus lane, before they cross into the lane and onto the sidewalk. Once on the sidewalk, they can walk along the sidewalk to the back of the school yard.
5. Students walking and using the crosswalk, need to respect the crossing guard on duty.
6. PLEASE CONTROL YOUR SPEED. Kiss and Ride is the type of environment where students behave unpredictably and could quickly ‘pop out’ in front of you. Please give yourself the greatest chance of avoiding an accident. We are all working together to minimize risks to our children.

Bus Route Information:

Parents and students have access to BusPlanner Web parent and student portal. STOPR encourages all parents/students to create an account so that they can view personalized transportation information at any time.

STOPR Hours of Operations and Contact Information:

Our office is open Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm.

Parent phone number/general line: 905-890-6000

For regular busing queries: StoprBus@peelsb.com

For special needs queries: StoprSpecEd@peelsb.com

We encourage all schools, students, and parents to visit our website at stopr.ca and follow us on @STOPRinfo. These communication portals are an excellent way to view and receive important transportation information, bulletins, updates, weather cancellations, and much more.

Wishing you a Wonderful School Year!

The distance criteria for transportation eligibility must be more than:

• 1.0 kilometre for Kindergarten and Grade 1
• 1.6 kilometres for Grades 2-4
• 2.0 kilometres for Grades 5-8

All Kindergarten and Grade 1 students who take the bus are required to be met by a parent or guardian when disembarking from the bus after school.

STOPR is committed to ensuring that students have safe and reliable transportation services to and from school every single day. We thank you for your continued support and look forward to a new school year.

• Encouraged to wear a mask
• Listen to the Bus Driver at all times and report any problems or injuries to him/her
• Go directly to your 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
• 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

If you have any questions, please talk to your child’s teacher or the school staff. We look forward to your co-operation in making this a safe year for all of our pupils.

If your child has a medical condition, please ensure that the school is aware of it by submitting the proper forms and medication as soon as possible.

Please be advised that teachers at St. Jean-Marie Vianney Catholic School will adhere to the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board policy on Homework – Kindergarten to Grade 12. In particular, the policy states that homework shall not be assigned to students in kindergarten. Homework in the early grades (Grades 1-3) shall more often take the form of reading, playing, discussing, listening, viewing, and interactive activities such as building and cooking with the family. In later grades (Grades 4 to 6) homework may take the form of independent work, with a maximum of 40 minutes per day for junior students, and a maximum of 60 minutes per day on average for intermediate students.

A summary of the policy can be found in your child’s agenda.

We continue to ask for your support as we promote good work habits at home for our students and ask that you help in the following ways:

• monitoring daily homework and ensuring that your child(ren) complete all tasks to the best of their ability;
• providing a consistent time and location for daily homework.

Students should not bring toys, valuables or items of importance to school. The school cannot assume responsibility for valuables brought to school.

As required by the Education Act and the Ministry of Education, the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board annually provides parents with information about cost effective student accident insurance coverage via student courier. Although enrollment is voluntary, the Board encourages parents to take advantage of the inexpensive insurance coverage especially if your child participates in sports, excursions/field trips, or if parents do not have dental insurance coverage. Enrollment in writing is required. There are two options for enrollment:

1) Complete the traditional form and mail it in.

or

2) Apply online to Reliable Life at https://insuremykids.com/

A Marian Month
German Heritage Month (National)
Canadian Islamic History Month (National)
Latin American Heritage Month (National)
Women's History Month (National), Canadian Library Month (National)
Healthy Workplace Month (National)
Learning Disabilities Awareness Month (National)
International Walk to School Month (International)

October 1 - St. Valentine C.E.S. 25th Anniversary Celebration
October 2 - Memorial of St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus
October 2 - Memorial of The Holy Guardian Angels
October 7 - Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary
October 7 - Walk to School Day (Provincial)
October 7 - St. Raymond Catholic Elementary School’s 25th Anniversary
October 7 - The Transition Advisory Committee Central Resource Fair
October 10 - World Mental Health Day
October 11 - International Day of the Girl
October 11 - Memorial of St. John XXIII
October 12 - Thanksgiving Day (No Classes)
October 15 - Preparing your Child with Differing Abilities for the Sacraments Information Session
October 26 - PA Day (Elementary & Secondary Schools)
October 28 - The Feast of St. Simon and St. Jude, Apostles