February 2026

1195 Clarkson Road North

Mississauga ON, L5J 2W1

905 822-0721

Email: St.ChristopherInfo@dpcdsb.org

Principal - I. Sauvé

Vice Principal - L. Sasso

Secretary -T. Lanceta

Superintendent - D. Radic

Trustee - Herman Viloria (Mississauga Ward 2)

Parish - St. Christopher's Parish

Priest-Fr. Steven Kwon

Supervision Begins 8:00 a.m.

School Begins 8:15 a.m.

Recess (a.m.) 9:38-9:53

Lunch : 11 :16-12:16

Recess (p.m.)1:39-1:54

Dismissal: 2:45 p.m.

1171 Clarkson Road North

Mississauga, ON

L5J 2W1

telephone: 905.822.1171

email:stchristophersmi@archtoronto.org

School begins at 8 :15am and all late arrivals have to sign in at the Main Office.

Just a reminder teacher supervision begins at 8 :00am to 8 :15 am.

School finishes at 2 :45pm

Loving God,

You created each of us in Your image and likeness,

Help us to grow in the virtue of Respect.

Jesus, help us to listen when others speak,

Holy Spirit, guide our hearts

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

For though I am free with respect to all, I have made myself a servant to all, so that I might win more of them. (1 Cor. 9:19)

God wants us to treat all people with the respect they deserve.

Respect is seeing the goodness in others. It helps us to see others as God sees them, to accept them as they are, and to treat them with dignity.

From the perspective of the Catholic Graduate Expectations, a respectful person...

• Has a confident, positive sense of self and respect for the dignity and welfare of others

• Honours the rights, responsibilities and contributions of self and others

• Values and honours the important role of family in society

• Values the environment and uses resources wisely

• Honours the faith traditions, world religions and life journeys of all people of goodwill

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.

Friday February 13, 2026 is a Professional Activity Day. There will be no school for students. Staff will be involved in parent-teacher interviews.

Monday February 16, 2026 is Family Day. Schools will be closed. We hope you are able to spend the day with loved ones!

Tuesday February 17th, 2026

SHROVE TUESDAY & Mardi Gras Day: Pancakes for all students, courtesy of our Catholic School Council.

Students and staff are invited to wear Mardi Gras colours of purple, green, and gold. We mark the final day to indulge before Lent.

Wednesday February 18th, 2026 is Ash Wednesday.

Please join us at St. Christopher's church for a Liturgy of the Word and distribution of Ashes. The liturgy will begin at 12:30 pm and is presented by Mrs. Horvat's class.

Term One report cards will be distributed electronically on Tuesday, February 10th.

Parent-Teacher interviews will take place on Thursday, February 12th in the evening, and Friday, February 13th during the PA Day.

Information regarding utilizing the online booking system for interviews will be sent to all families via School Messenger and will be posted on Google Classroom.

To book an interview: Please go to https://schoolinterviews.ca/code/z5pz2and follow the

instructions for booking.

Please note that all interviews will be conducted in-person.

When arriving for your scheduled interview time, all parents/guardians must enter and exit the school via the doors at the peace garden (exit D). Parking is available at the south end of the school.

School Suspensions Related to Vaccinations

If you have received a letter about your child’s missing vaccines or a suspension order:

• Check your child’s vaccination record online to make sure it is up to date.
• If your child needs to receive missing vaccinations, make an appointment with your doctor or health care provider.
• If your child has received vaccines but the record isn’t up to date, report the missing vaccinations at peelregion.ca/health/vaccinations/report. Doctors do not report vaccinations to Public Health.

If you have questions, call Peel Public Health at 905-799-7700 or toll free at 1-888-919-7800.

We would like to inform you that our school continues to participate in “We Share the Air”, a scent sensitivity awareness campaign. There are students attending this school who suffer from potentially life-threatening asthmatic conditions triggered by air pollutants. Exposure even to minimal odours may cause potentially life-threatening reactions. Very common severe chemical triggers are perfume, cologne, scented products and personal care products (such as hairspray and body spray). These products may cause severe reactions for students. The safety and well-being of all our students is a priority. To ensure the safety and well-being of all students, please refrain from wearing scented personal products complying with our Scent Free Zone campaign at school and all school events. Please ensure that all caregivers are also aware of this campaign. If you have any questions, please talk to your child’s teacher or the school staff. We appreciate your cooperation in supporting a safe learning environment for all students.

Thank you very much to the many parents who safely use the parking lot and the Kiss’n’Ride drop-off and pick-up area! The patience and courtesy demonstrated by our community goes a long way in maintaining a safe environment for all!

• Please do not let your child out of the driver's side door. Students need to exit from the passenger side.
• Drivers using Kiss n Ride must remain in their vehicles.
• If your child needs assistance with exiting the vehicle, please park in the parking lot to assist your child.
• Please do not let your child out at the stop sign and please use the Kiss & Ride Lane
• Please do not let your child exit the vehicle at the stop sign closest to the south side of the church. That pathway is for students who are walking from Clarkson Road.
• Parents are not to be parking on the south side of the church as it blocks access for the busses and cars for those parking at the church parking lot (North side).
• Crossing is only allowed at the crosswalk where a staff member can safely guide students to the school area.

A Big THANK YOU to all parents for their generous donations of: LEGO; arts supplies; facial tissues; visual timers; fidget tools, and more!

A Big THANK YOU to all parents who are enduring their child(ren) are on time for school every morning and starting their day of learning with their classmates. Your respect and support of school schedules is very much appreciated and avoids unnecessary disruptions to student learning and classroom routines.

Please be mindful of the weather conditions and dress children appropriately. As the weather starts to change, students are encouraged to wear layers for the cooler mornings and warmer afternoons. Students will be asked to have indoor shoes at school, especially once the weather changes as wet and soiled boots and shoes will remain in the hallways to keep the classrooms clean!

Winter Walk Day is an annual celebration of winter walking to school that takes place on the first Wednesday in February in school communities across Ontario. This year, Winter Walk Day is Wednesday February 4th.

Join the conversation on social media. #WinterWalkDay #WinterWalk2School #WWD

National Sweater Day is Thursday February 5th, 2026

This day is an opportunity to raise awareness about climate change and energy conservation, and show how together – classroom by classroom, school by school – we can be a part of the solution. Make an impact beyond National Sweater Day by asking students to reflect on their personal carbon footprint and make personal commitments in their own lives to help keep climate change in check. Collectively, we can have a powerful impact.
Check out the information on the link from WWF. #SweaterDay #TurnDowntheHeat?

If a child is required to bring medication to school, procedures regarding the administration of medication shall only be adopted:

· when requested by the parents/guardians; and

· when authorized by a physician; and

· when medication must be provided during school hours

A designated staff member must administer medication; hence, a signed request/authorization form from the parents/guardians and the supervising physician, must be obtained. These forms are available through the school office. Parents are responsible for ensuring that all medication and forms are updated annually. If your child requires medication please have all pertinent forms completed and returned with the medication to the office as soon as possible

All medication will be housed in a safe location. Medication must not be kept in the child’s possession or in the classroom except for EpiPens and asthma inhalers.

It is highly encouraged that students who have an anaphylactic allergy or who have asthma, keep their epi-pen and/or inhaler on their person at all times. If able, it is recommended that your child bring two EpiPens and/or two asthma inhaler to the school. This would allow your child to keep this medication on their person as well as ensuring that the school office has an additional set of medication.

Please note that school staff cannot dispense medication of any kind without the proper physician authorization and a properly labeled container, (i.e. prescription bottle or original over the counter container).

Dates to remember for February:

2- Groundhog Day

4- Winter Walk to School Day

5- National Sweater Day

6- Eco School Waste Audit

9-13- Scholastic Book Fair

10- Report Cards sent home

12- Parent-Teacher Interview evening

13- PA DAY

Parent-Teacher Interviews

16- Family Day. Enjoy the time with your loved ones

17- Shrove Tuesday & Mardi Gras

18- Ash Wednesday

25- Pink Shirt Day

27- Virtue Assembly for Respect (9:00am in the gym)