St. Thomas More
April 2026:Welcome One Another As Christ Has Welcomed You
St. Thomas More Catholic School
3270 Tomken Road
Mississauga, ON., L4Y 2Y7
(905) 279-6472
Fax: (905) 279-3205
Principal
M. Noce
Vice-Principal
L. Moran
Administrative Staff
M. Shahbaz
F. Silva-Correia
Superintendent
D. Belchior
(905) 890-1221
Trustee
Mario Pascucci
Mississauga Wards 1 & 3
Catholic School Council Chair
R. D'Souza
Pastor
Rev. John Facey
St. Patrick’s Church
(905) 270-2301
Email: St.ThomasMoreInfo@dpcdsb.org
Website: http://www.dpcdsb.org/TMORE
Location: 3270 Tomken Road, Mississauga, ON, Canada
Phone: 9052796472
Twitter: @stthomasmore19
St. Patrick's Parish
Please join us for our Easter Mass on April 20th, 9:30 am at St. Patrick's Church- All are welcome!
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Dear Parents and Guardians,
As we enter the month of April, we are welcomed into a meaningful season of reflection, faith, celebration, and renewal. This month, our focus is on the virtue of Love, reminding us to live with kindness, compassion, patience, and generosity as reflections of Christ’s love.
As a community of faith, we will journey through Holy Week, with students participating in the Stations of the Cross, presented by Mme. Cruz’s and Ms. De Simone’s Grade 8 classes. Their leadership offers our community a prayerful opportunity for reflection.
Important dates to note:
- Good Friday – April 3 (No School)
- Easter Monday – April 6 (No School)
We wish all families a blessed Easter season filled with hope and joy.
April is also an exciting time at school, with our Intermediate Basketball teams, preparations for The Wizard of Oz, and ongoing Eco Initiatives that inspire student leadership and care for our environment.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership as we work together to nurture our students’ academic, spiritual, and social growth.
Warm regards and yours in Catholic Education,
Mary Noce
Principal
April: Love
God wants us to serve and to see goodness in everyone we meet.
A loving person…
- wants the best for others
- is willing to make sacrifices for the good of others
- knows that we are all lovable
- prays for others
In our hearts let us create a sanctuary,
A sacred place
Where we can hear the voice
Of the Holy One of God
Say to us:
"Be not afraid, you are my beloved,
I have carved your name
On the palm of my hand."
You are blessed so that you can bless;
You are graced so that you can become grace;
You are enlightened so that you can enlighten;
You are loved so that you can love;
You have been taught so that you can now teach My Word. Amen
OUR DAILY PRAYER FOR APRIL
Let us now pray...for the virtue of love so that we will never be satisfied until all are satisfied. AMEN
Easter is the celebration of Christ's resurrection from the dead. It is celebrated on Sunday, and marks the end of Holy Week, the end of Lent and the beginning of the Easter season of the liturgical year. As we know from the Gospels, Jesus Christ rose from the dead on the third day following his crucifixion. By this, He conquered death and redeemed us from sin. His resurrection marks the triumph of good over evil, sin and death. It is the singular event which proves that those who trust in God and accept Christ will be raised from the dead. Easter represents the fulfillment of God's promise to us. Candy and chocolate are given out at Easter as most children break their Lenten fast with sweets.
The Graduate is expected to be:
- A discerning believer formed in the Catholic Faith community who celebrates the signs and sacred mystery of God's presence through word, sacrament, prayer, forgiveness, reflection and moral living.
- An effective communicator who speaks, writes and listens honestly and sensitively, responding critically in light of gospel values.
- A reflective, creative and holistic thinker who solves problems and makes responsible decisions with an informed moral conscience for the common good.
- A self-directed, responsible, lifelong learner who develops and demonstrates their God-given potential.
- A collaborative contributor who finds meaning, dignity and vocation in work which respects the rights of all and contributes to the common good.
- A caring family member who attends to family, school, parish, and the wider community.
- A responsible citizen who gives witness to Catholic social teaching by promoting peace, justice and the sacredness of human life
SCHOOL HOURS
8:45 am -Staggered Entrance (students arrive and are directed straight to their classroom)
9:00 am -School starts
11:05 am -Morning Recess
12:00 pm -Lunch
1:00 pm -School starts
2:30 pm -Afternoon Recess
3:30pm -Dismissal
2025-2026 School Year
Tuesday, April 7th: Immunization Clinic Grades 7 and 8
Wednesday, April 9th: Grad Photos
Thursday, April 9th: Girls Invitational Game @Sts. Peter and Paul
Friday, April 10th: Boys Invitational Game @Sts. Peter and Paul
Monday, April 13th: ME Basketball Pod at St. Thomas More
Wednesday April 15th: Wellness Day
Monday, April 20th: Easter Mass, 9:30 am at St. Patrick's Church- All are welcome!
Thursday, April 23rd: Public Budget Meeting, Link to Come/ Catholic School Council @ 6:30 pm
Monday May 4th-Friday May 8th: Catholic Education Week
Wednesday, May 6th and Thursday, May 7th: Wizard of Oz performances-More information to come
Sunday, May 10th: Mother's Day
Friday, May 15th: PD Day
Monday, May 18th: Victoria Day
Monday, May 25th to Wednesday May 27th: Grade 3 EQAO Testing Widnow
Tuesday, June 2nd to Thursday June 4th: Garde 6 EQAO Testing WIndow
Monday: June 8th: PD Day
Wednesday, June 10th: Miss. East Track and Field at St. Marcellinus
Thursday, June 18th: Board Track and Field at St. Marcellinus
Monday, June 22nd: Grade 8 Graduation
Friday, June 26th: Last Day of School
PLACEMENT PLANNING MEETINGS
We want to assure parents and guardians that every consideration is given to individual needs of every child as we create classroom placements for the coming school year. This decision is made in collaboration with all staff who have been directly involved in your child’s education this year.
If you are planning to move from the school community, please let the office know as soon as possible, as this may have an impact on class organization.
If you feel that there are specific needs which should be addressed in determining the placement of your child, please communicate them to us in writing. You are welcome to send a note with your child, or email us at the st.thomasmoreinfo@dpcdsb.org We ask for all submissions to be sent to the office no later than Friday April 24th, 2026. Your request will be considered at our grade promotion meetings. We remind you that it would not be appropriate to request one teacher over another as placements are subject to change. However, if there is other information regarding your child’s learning style, or other considerations of which we should be aware, please advise us of these facts in your communication.
Kindergarten registration for the 2026-2027 school year at Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board (DPCDSB) schools is now open. The DPCDSB offers the Kindergarten program in 126 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, 2026.
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 Registration 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.
- Upholding dignity and rights: All members of the school community are expected to treat each other with dignity and respect, regardless of their background or identity.
- Diversity and inclusion: Respect extends to celebrating diversity and treating people fairly regardless of factors like race, creed, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.
- Safety and non-violence: DPCDSB prohibits bullying in all its forms, including cyberbullying, physical, verbal, and psychological abuse. This also includes restrictions on taking photos or videos of others without consent.
- Responsible behaviour: Respect is demonstrated through actions like coming to school on time, being prepared to learn, refraining from bringing prohibited items to school, and taking responsibility for one's own actions.
Demonstrating respect
- Verbal and non-verbal communication: Use appropriate language, tone of voice, and body language. Avoid swearing, name-calling, gossip, and put-downs.
- Respect for property: Treat school materials, such as textbooks, equipment, and facilities, with care.
- Respect for Catholic teachings: Support and participate in the liturgical life of the school and strive to live a virtuous life in accordance with Gospel value
Catholic School Council
The Catholic School Council is an integral part of every school community. If you are interested in being a part of the Catholic School Council this year, please join us for our first meeting. The details are posted below, along with required nomination forms and information about roles and responsibilities:
Our School Council is comprised of Parents/Guardians, School Staff, a student, and a Parish Representative. All are welcome to attend.
School Council Meeting of 2025-2026
Thursday, April 23rd, 2026 @ 6:30 pm
Thursday, May 21st, 2026 @ 6:30 pm
In the School Library
Pita Wednesday
BarBurrito Thursday
-Visit stopr.ca
-Select parent/student login
*if you do not have an account, please create an account by clicking 'create an account' on the bottom of the screen
-Enter your child's OEN number - this number can be found on the top portion of the report card.
-Once you've entered your child's OEN you will be able to view bus stop information
Bus Safety
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 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
Improper conduct on the bus will be dealt with at the Office. Repeated or serious incidents can result in busing privileges being suspended or removed. Please review these rules with your child. Taking the bus is a privilege, not a right.
Kiss & Ride
2. Students must exit from the right hand side of the car (closest to the school) and parents should remain in the car. Parents may then proceed to exit.
3. If you need to walk your child, you must park in a parking spot at the front of the school or in the church parking lot. Please do NOT park in the drive through lane, the kiss & ride lane or the kindergarten pick up and drop off parking spots as moving traffic is dangerous to children in these locations.
4. If walking your child to school in the morning or picking them up at the end of the day, parents are asked to remain either behind the fence by the church parking lot, on the path closest to the school, or on the perimeter of the school pavement. This is for your child’s safety, as teachers on duty cannot distinguish parents from “strangers” in the yard.
5. Kindergarten students are released hand to hand. Those parents may park in the kindergarten pick up and drop off parking spots.
6. Only bus/daycare students exit at the end of the day through the front doors.
Our Catholic Code of Conduct
The Catholic Code of Conduct sets standards of behaviour that promote, encourage and foster a shared commitment to gospel values in daily life, respect for the dignity of persons created in God’s image, responsible participation in the civic life of the school community, peaceful conflict resolution, respect for diversity, and a commitment to exemplary conduct, conscientious work, and service to others. At St. Thomas More, we continue to work together to provide a safe, caring, inclusive and healthy Catholic school community for all.
If you have not registered for SafeArrival, please review the registration procedure at https://www.dpcdsb.org/parents/absence-reporting
SafeArrival is an application within SchoolMessenger that will allow parents/guardians to report their children’s absences in one of the following three ways:
- SchoolMessenger App
- SchoolMessenger website https://go.schoolmessenger.ca
- Toll Free number 1-844-435-3440
Student Accident Insurance
STM is Allergy Aware!
We have a number of staff and students who have potentially fatal anaphylactic sensitivities to the above products. Community Letters regarding allergens in our school will be forthcoming.
Thank you for your commitment to keeping STM allergy aware!
MEDICAL INFORMATION
Please note, we cannot administer or store medication for your child (such as antibiotics, aspirin etc.) without board policy forms that are signed by a medical doctor. In the event your child requires medication at school, please have your medical doctor complete the form and we can proceed with administering the medication.
Every year, medical forms for puffers, epi-pens, or other medication are required to be filled out by the doctor for renewal. All returning students with medical conditions have been sent the forms via email. Please check your e-mail for the receipt of these forms. These forms must be returned to the office before medication can be administered.
A reminder that children are not allowed to keep ANY medication on their persons, in their desk, backpack or anywhere in their classroom, unless ordered by their doctor. In such case, documentation is necessary. All dispensing and storage of ANY medication must occur in the office. We appreciate your attention to this matter.
