St. Jean-Marie Vianney C.E.S. News
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March 2026 Newsletter
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St. Jean-Marie Vianney CES
Brampton, ON
L6X 0S1
Principal: Tara Persad
Superintendent: Viviana Varano
Trustee: Darryl D'Souza
Parish: St. Jerome's Parish
School Phone: (905) 497-6888
School Fax: (905) 497-8833
Website: https://viann.dpcdsb.org/
Kindness is the Virtue of the month
Kindness is the act of loving and giving generously to others as God does. Our empathy for others is transformed into action, an action that extends beyond concern for ourselves. God wants us to give generously to others around us.
Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life and honor. She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. (Prov. 21:21; 31:26)
From the perspective of the Catholic Graduate Expectations, a kind person...
- Relates to family members in a loving, compassionate manner
- Values and honours the important role of the family in society
- Examines, evaluates and applies knowledge of interdependent systems for the development of a just and compassionate society
- Promotes the sacredness of life
School Hours
School Begins: 9:00am
Recess: 10:23am - 10:38am
Lunch: 12:01pm - 1:01pm
Recess: 2:23pm - 2:38pm
Dismissal: 3:30pm
Upcoming Events:
March 6- Lenten Mass @ 10:30- School Gym (all welcome)
March 12- School Assembly @ 10:30 with Mayor Brown and Councillors (all Welcome)
2026-2027 Kindergarten Registration Is Open
Online registration for the 2026-2027 school year is now open.
ELIGIBILITY
Elementary school admissions are open to children who have been baptized Roman Catholic or baptized in an Eastern Catholic Church that is in full communion with the Holy See of Rome, or to children of whom at least one parent has been baptized Roman Catholic or baptized in an Eastern Catholic Church that is in full communion with the Holy See of Rome. Kindergarten students must be 4 or 5 years of age, by December 31 of the school year for which they are registering
It’s as easy as... 1 2 3 Find out which Catholic school is in your boundary area. Fill out the Online Application Form on the Register for School webpage at dpcdsb.org. Submit supporting documents online or bring them to the school office to complete the registration process.
1. LOCATE YOUR SCHOOL
2. SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FORM
3. SUBMIT SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ELIGIBILITY
The following documents are required for registration:
- proof of age of the child (birth certificate or passport);
- original Roman Catholic baptismal certificate - an original Roman Catholic baptismal certificate (for child and/or parent/guardian), or; - an original baptismal certificate (for child and/or parent/guardian) from a church that is in full communion with the Holy See of Rome, or; - an original baptismal certificate (for child and/or parent/guardian) from an Eastern/Byzantine Rite of the Roman Catholic Church.
- proof of Canadian citizenship (birth certificate/passport) or permanent resident status;
- proof of home address (two of the following: property tax bill, current utility bill, real estate document or Government of Canada issued forms);
- emergency rural address numbers, if applicable;
- immunization - report your child’s immunizations to number on the Online Application Form.
- proof of English Separate School Support (may be provided at the time of registration by completing an Application for the Direction of School Support and/or a Separate School Lease Agreement available at the school). * All documentation must be in English
March 9 to 13- Spirit Days
Come to school showing your sprit to celebrate being part of the Vianney Family as we welcome Spring this month!
Come to School with Vianney Spirit!
Monday, March 9 - Spring Day: wear bright colours or anything that represents spring
Tuesday, March 10 - Green Day: wear green or anything for St. Patrick's Day
Wednesday, March 11- Faith Day: wear anything that shows your/our faith
Thursday, March 12 - Vianney Spirit Day: wear red, blue or white or Vianney clothing
Friday, March 13- Comfy Friday: wear comfy clothing or your PJs
As Catholics, we believe in giving back. DPCDSB schools proudly supports 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 go towards ShareLife. Please Donate! There is no timeline or limit when helping others.
Https://dpcdsb.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/246290/146/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
March 2, 9, 23 & 30- Munchie Mondays
🍪 Munchie Mondays are Here! 🎉
Treat your kid(s) to a tasty snack while supporting our grade 8 grads!
They will be selling:
- Sun Chips: Harvest Cheddar
- Frozen Yogurt: Vanilla
- Chocolate Milk
Each item is just $2.00!
- Gold Fish Crackers
All proceeds go directly toward helping our Grade 8 students celebrate their graduation in a special and memorable way. Thank you for supporting our fundraiser. No cash accepted, all orders are done through School Cash online.
March 3, 10, 24 & 31- Pizza Day
Pizza Tuesday! 🍕
Grabb-A-Pizza is at Vianney every Tuesday with fresh, hot pizza.
You now have the choice of pepperoni or cheese pizza!
How It Works:
- Pizza is available every Tuesday.
- You must have already placed your order for the entire month.
- Once the order window closes, it cannot be reopened—you’ll need to wait until the next month to order.
- All proceeds will be used to support school initiatives (school beautification, presentations, resources, activities, technology, etc.).
Cost : $2.50 per slice; $1.00 per juice
When: Tuesdays
How: Purchase via School Cash Online
Choice: Pepperoni or Cheese
Thank you for supporting our fundraiser. No cash accepted, all orders are done through School Cash online.
March 4, 11 & 25- Pasta Lunch
Every Wednesday, enjoy Pasta Day - a comforting mid‑week meal made just the way you like it! This will only be around for the month of March
Choose from three tasty sauces:
- Tomato
- Butter
- Meatball Sauce
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.).
Cost : $6.00
When: Wednesdays
How: Purchase via School Cash Online
March 5, 12 & 26- Italian Sandwiches
We are happy to introduce our new Thursday feature – Italian Sandwich Day! This sandwich bring a flavor-packed addition to our hot lunch lineup.
Choose from:
- Chicken
- Veal
- Steak
- Eggplant
- Veggie
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.).
Cost : $6.00
When: Thursdays
How: Purchase via School Cash Online
March. 6, 13 & 27- Wrap Days
Wrap Days at Vianney!
How It Works:
- Wraps are available every Friday.
- You must have already placed your order for the entire month.
- Once the order window closes, it cannot be reopened—you’ll need to wait until the next month to order.
- All proceeds will be used to support school initiatives (school beautification, presentations, activities, resources, technology, etc.).
Cost : $7.50 per Wrap
When: Fridays
How: Purchase via School Cash Online
Choice: Assorted, Turkey, Veggie and Grilled Chicken.
Thank you for supporting our fundraiser. No cash accepted, all orders are done through School Cash online. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the school.
March 12- Gr. 9 Math Info Night
The St. Roch Math Department is pleased to invite elementary intermediate students and their families to our Gr. 9 Math Info Night on Thursday, March 12 in the St. Roch Library.
Two sessions will be offered:
- 5:30–6:00 PM
- 7:30–8:00 PM
March 23 - Rock Your Socks for World Down Syndrome Day
Rock your socks in coming together for awareness for down syndrome day.
World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD), March 21, is a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012. The date for WDSD being the 21st day of the 3rd month, was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome.
On March 23, staff and students are encouraged to wear colourful and mismatched socks to raise awareness about Down syndrome with DPCDSB school communities #LotsOfSocks. More Information: Word Down Syndrome Day / Canadian Down Syndrome Society
Mar. 26- Purple Day (Epilepsy)
Purple Day is an international grassroots effort dedicated to increasing awareness about epilepsy worldwide. On March 26th annually, people in countries around the world are invited to wear purple and host events in support of epilepsy awareness.
Please help bring awareness by wearing purple on this day.
A Special Thank‑You to Our Parent Council
Shrove Tuesday, our school was blessed with the smell of warm, delicious pancakes made with love and care by our amazing Parent Council. We are so grateful for the time, energy, and generosity they shared in preparing pancakes for our entire school community.
Shrove Tuesday invites us to reflect on our faith, prepare our hearts for Lent, and come together in gratitude. What a beautiful way to connect our faith to learning, to community, and to the joy of being together. As students gathered with friends, shared laughs, and enjoyed a special meal, you helped create memories that brought our school family closer.
Thank you, Parent Council & Ms. Trinidad, for nurturing not only our bodies, but our sense of belonging, friendship, and faith. The Vianney Wolfpack are truly grateful for everything you do.
School Mental Health Ontario - Free webinar series for parents and caregivers
- Want to know more about how to support your child’s well-being?
- The Newcomer Parent & Caregiver Resource Development group provides space for newcomer parents and caregivers to share their expertise and work collaboratively with School Mental Health Ontario. As part of the group, you will have the opportunity to co-design and co-develop resources to support newcomer parent/caregiver mental health learning.
- co-design and co-develop mental health learning resources for newcomer parents and caregivers.
- help identify gaps in existing mental health resources for newcomer students and families.
- offer insight on culturally responsive ways to engage families in conversations about mental health and well-being.
- amplify the voices of newcomer parents and caregivers to inform the work we do in creating identity-affirming resources and supports.
LINK: https://smho-smso.ca/newcomer-parent-caregiver-resource-development-group/
Your child’s well-being?
Newcomer Parent & Caregiver Resource Development Group
Grade 8 Graduation
With graduation fast approaching, I would like to share an amazing opportunity for our Grade 8 students!
Making Prom Happen is a free service designed to help students and families prepare for this special event.
The program ensures that every student has access to formal wear so they can feel confident, look great, and truly enjoy their celebration — all at no cost.
Registration is required!! Walk-ins are not allowed.
Catholic School Council Corner
✨️Council Updates
February was a busy and productive month for our school community. We had the opportunity to host and support several initiatives, and we are incredibly grateful for the continued involvement of our families.
We are excited to share that our World’s Finest Chocolate Fundraiser has officially wrapped up. We would like to extend a sincere thank you to all the families who participated. Your support and contributions truly mean a great deal to us. Because of your generosity and commitment, we were able to raise valuable funds that will directly enhance student experiences and support future school initiatives.
A Huge Congratulations goes out to all of our fundraiser winners! Your efforts and enthusiasm made this campaign a great success. We look forward to celebrating the positive impact these funds will have across our school community.
We would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the parents who volunteered their time for Shrove Tuesday. Your support in helping make the day run smoothly is greatly appreciated. Events like these would not be possible without the dedication and generosity of our volunteers.
Stay Connected 📲
Parents are encouraged to join the Vianney WhatsApp Group to stay connected and informed on Parent Council updates and events.
👉 JOIN: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KXQVj6HDuEaDuBGpMG3SGG?mode=gi_t
Thank you for your continued support and involvement in our school community—we truly appreciate it! 💙
Our Next Meeting is on April 15th at St. Jean-Marie Vianney Staffroom.
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/29864505037812?p=zlJP8UO1wK9uGJQniV
Meeting ID: 298 645 050 378 12
Passcode: 57jV2pB3
St. Jerome's Parish, Brampton- SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION 2025-2026
March is also known for:
March - National Social Work Month, Irish Heritage Month, Bangladeshi Heritage Month, Hellenic Heritage Month, Persian Heritage Month
March 2-8 - Social Work Week
March 2-8 - Black Mental Health Week
March 6 - World Day of Prayer
March 8 – International Women’s Day
March 17 - St. Patrick (Memorial)
March 19 - Solemnity of St. Joseph
March 21 - Internation Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
March 21 - World Down Syndrome Day
Peel Public Health’s October School Health e-blast
Dear families and staff,
As the holiday season approaches, Peel Public Health continues to help our schools create a safe and healthy learning environment for all students and staff.
Here are some important reminders for a healthy holiday season.
Stay home if you’re sick
Before attending holiday celebrations, make sure any fever is gone and symptoms have improved for at least 24 hours (48 hours for nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea).
Practice good hygiene
Cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve or elbow.
Clean your hands regularly with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
Stay up to date with immunizations
Cases of respiratory illness usually increase in the fall and winter months. Respiratory illness immunizations are available and free in Ontario, including:
COVID-19 and flu immunizations for everyone 6 months or older.
RSV immunization for infants younger than 8 months and high-risk children younger than 24 months.
RSV immunization for pregnant individuals, high-risk adults 60 to 74 years, and all adults 75 years and older.
Learn more about where you can get immunized at peelregion.ca/health/diseases-infections/protect-yourself-fall-winter.
Some immunizations are needed for children to go to school unless they have a valid exemption.
For students in grades 7 and 8:
With a signed consent form, students can get meningococcal, Hepatitis B, and HPV vaccines at school—no appointment needed.
For students in grades 9-12:
If your child still needs the immunizations required to go to school, you can reach out to your child’s health care provider to book an immunization appointment.
If your child does not have access to a health care provider, you can book a catch-up appointment at a Peel Public Health clinic. Book using the QR code on this page.
Students who cannot get their immunizations at school or at a Peel Public Health clinic can ask their family doctor or a walk-in clinic.
Report immunizations for school attendance
Make sure your child's immunization record is up to date at peelregion.ca/health/vaccinations/report. Doctors do not report immunizations.
If you received a letter from Peel Public Health requesting updated immunization information, please report to us using the QR code on this page or by phone at 905-791-5202 / 1-888-919-7800 (toll-free).
Other resources
If you have general health questions or need help finding care:
Call Health Connect Ontario at 811 (available 24/7 in multiple languages).
• Speak to your healthcare provider.
Warm wishes for a happy and healthy holiday season,
Peel Public Health
School Lunch Procedure
- 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.
We appreciate your understanding—student safety is always our top priority!
Kiss and Ride
- 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.
- DO NOT drop your child(ren) off in the bus loading zone or in the bus lane, only in the DRIVE THRU lane
- 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.
- 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.
- Students walking and using the crosswalk, need to respect the crossing guard on duty.
- 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.
Transportation
Welcome back to a new school year. Please see below transportation information for the 2025-26 school year.
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.
September Start-Up:
New Students/ New Bus Stops – Students who are eligible for transportation will be assigned to a bus by STOPR. If there is an existing stop nearby and if there is space on the bus, students can usually begin right away. If new stops must be created or if bus routes need to be redirected, please know that it can take 5-10 business days to make new arrangements. Parents are asked to go to BusPlanner Web parent portal to review their bus assignments and start dates.
Requests for Bus Stop Change – Due to the high volume of transportation inquires during the month of September, requests to move existing bus stop locations will not be reviewed until mid-October. Please communicate this timeline with families.
Bus Times – Pick-up and drop off times may fluctuate several times throughout September as STOPR continues to assign new students, add new bus stops and reroute existing directions. Please understand that bus times will be more consistent after the first few weeks of school, and we kindly ask for everyone’s patience during this busy time.
Bus Delays - During the first few weeks of school, it is normal to have delays. There are multiple reasons for these delays, and they typically work themselves out once everyone is comfortable with their new routines. Please direct parents/students to the delays page on our website stopr.ca.
Transportation Opt-out:
During transportation planning, STOPR assigns students to school buses if they are eligible for transportation in accordance with the transportation distance policies. Eligible students who do not require transportation services must opt out. This includes regular and special education students who attend an afterschool program such as PLASP or YMCA, have a babysitter in the walk boundary, or students who are consistently driven to/from school by parents or relatives.
For more details on transportation opt-out, please see the opt-out page in the transportation handbook for school administrators on BusPlanner Web school portal.
Online Incident Reporting:
STOPR’s online incident reporting form is used by school bus drivers to alert schools of any incidents that occur on the bus (i.e., student behaviour or injury, etc.) The online incident form has eliminated the need for bus drivers to enter the school to submit a written report. The form is initiated by the bus company and an email containing a link to the incident will automatically be emailed to school administration for follow up.
Video Cameras on School Buses:
Please note that video cameras may be used on school buses for the purpose of promoting proper behaviour and safety of students on school buses. As per procedure Video Cameras on School Buses STOPR036, notice signs will be installed on buses with video surveillance systems, in accordance with the notification requirements of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Signs will be prominently displayed so that the public has reasonable and adequate warning that surveillance is or may be in operation on the bus.
STOPR Policies and Procedures:
All STOPR policies and procedures can be found on our website stopr.ca. Please visit the website and direct parents/guardians to the site to review all of the STOPR’s transportation policies and procedures.
Transportation Handbook for School Administrators:
STOPR has created a handbook for all things related to transportation. This is a useful resource for Administrators and can be found on BusPlanner Web school portal. Once logged in, hover over the Board Administration tab and then click on media library to view the handbook.
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.
- subscribe for email alerts regarding bus delays and cancellations
- answer bussing questions
- eligibility
-any bussing questions
Bus Safety
- 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
Allergies
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.
Medical
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.
Attendance Matters
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
Homework
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.
Toys and Valuables
Students should not bring toys, valuables or items of importance to school. The school cannot assume responsibility for valuables brought to school.
Communication
Concussions and Head Injuries
Student Accident Insurance
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/