St. Timothy Titans

St. Timothy Catholic Elementary School

@StTimothydpcdsb

Principal: M. Masucci

Vice-Principal: C. Allegretti

Administrative Assistants: E. Dal' Bo and F. Silva-Correia

Catholic School Council Co-Chairs: Jessica Ponte and Julia Russo

Superintendent of Mississauga South: Drago Radic

St. Catherine of Siena Parish Information Website: https://stcatherineofsienami.archtoronto.org/

REFLECT, REMEMBER, RESPECT

On November 11, 2025, the students of St. Timothy School will commemorate and honour this day with a reflection and promises of peace that will be displayed in our front foyer.

O God of Love, We thank you for what you have given us to enjoy; For healthy minds and bodies, for love, for family, for friendship; For every gift of happiness.

We praise you for those who help us by their example and encouragement, Especially those who have given their lives to the cause of justice and freedom. Help us, for whom their efforts were given, to make their sacrifice worthwhile by the way we live our lives in loving others.

May we always strive to follow your example and work towards creating a peaceful world. Help us have peace through full reconciliation and cooperation with God’s will for us and all those with whom we live.

We ask this in Jesus’ name,

AMEN

Congratulations to our newly elected Catholic School Council for the 2024-2025 year:

Co-Chairs - Jessica Ponte and Julie Russo

Secretaries - Antoinette Berlongieri and Luz Saldana

Treasurer - Shelley Hamilton-Martins

Parish Representative - Patricia Patrizio

Our next Catholic School Council Meeting will be on Monday, November 3rd at 6:00 pm.

All parents/guardians are welcome to attend St. Timothy Catholic School Council meetings in-person or virtually. Please click on the link below to join the meeting.

A BIG thank you to the parents of our Catholic School Council and volunteers for the many hands that came together to create a fantastic time for all our students at our Boogieathon this past Friday. The Boogie-a-thon was a GREAT success and BIG thank you to our DJ Mr. Thomas Reynolds for volunteering his time and insuring our students had fun and danced the day away!

A good time was had by all!

Our Catholic School Council continues to support community building events and fundraising initiatives in support of school trips, Sacraments, Graduation, technology and resources for indoor and outdoor play.

Link for the Catholic School Meeting on Monday, November 3rd at 6pm.

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Thank you to the families who have already registered for the various initiatives that St. Timothy will be offering for the 2025-26 school year. The school cash on line remains open to all families to register. The remaining exciting events include Christmas Spirit Week, Friendship Spirit Week and Dance.

See attached and please register your child.

Progress Report cards will be sent home on on Tuesday, November 18th. The Progress Report is designed to show a student’s development of learning skills and work habits, as well as a student’s general progress in working towards the achievement of curriculum expectations in all subject areas. Interviews will be held, upon request of the teacher on the evening of Thursday, November 20th.

More information is forthcoming.

CONSCIENCE is the voice of God within us. As you develop your conscience, you will learn to make decisions that will make sure you will always have love in your life. Our conscience reminds us how to act towards other people and how to be a good friend. Sometimes it is hard for us to do the right thing, but we must always remember that the right thing to do is not always the easy thing to do.

A person of conscience…

• chooses to do the right thing, even when it is hard
• takes time to think and pray before making decisions
• knows that their actions and decisions affect all those around them
• thinks of others before themselves

Therefore I do my best always to have a clear conscience toward God and all people. (Acts 24:16)

Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations: I have ideas!

• I have thoughts and opinions that matter
• I make good choices
• I have hope for the future
• I solve problems with knowledge, understanding and prayer
• I know we are all equal and special

Because I have ideas, I have a purpose, and I will live my life like Jesus.

We ask that parents continue to support their children in their morning routines so that they can arrive to school 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.

Thank you for your continued cooperation and adherence to our Kiss and Ride policies and procedures. If you are picking up your child on Florian Road, please be respectful of the signs around the loop that prohibit stopping or parking. We encourage you to continue accessing our kiss n' ride. Please avoid double parking. We thank you and appreciate your continued support.

Please be reminded that the front of the school is designated as a “Bus Loading Zone.” Parents/guardians are not permitted to pick up or drop off students in this zone. The safety of our students is our priority. Please drop off or pick up students in the designated school parking lot or the Kiss and Ride area.

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 their assigned 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.

Safe Arrival through School Messenger

The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board has implemented a new student absence reporting system that will make it easier for you to report your child’s absence from school. This new system is called SafeArrival. With SafeArrival, you are asked to report your child’s absence in advance using any of the following three convenient options:

1. Using your mobile device, download and install the SchoolMessenger app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store (or from the links at https://go.schoolmessenger.ca/#/home )

• The first time you use the app, select Sign Up to create your account.
• Select Attendance then Report an Absence

• 2. Use the SafeArrival website, https://go.schoolmessenger.ca/#/home .

• The first time you use the website, select Sign Up to create your account.
• Select Attendance then Report an Absence.

• 3. Call the toll-free number 1.844.435.3440 to report an absence using the automated phone system. For Student Being Late to School or Early Departure from School.
• The automated message will prompt you to enter ABSENCE for student, and will ask if the student be ABSENT today, tomorrow etc.
• To this question, please say ‘yes’ to absent as the next question will be to enter the type of absence and will give you options of full day, late, early departure leave and return.
• The above 3 options are available 24 hours/day, 7 days a week.
• Future absences can be reported at any time

• NOTE: For absences greater than five consecutive days, please call your child’s school directly.

• Remember to: Please report absences in advance using SafeArrival instead of sending notes or calling/emailing the school.

Children are reminded that name-calling, put-downs and violence are never appropriate responses to disagreements or arguments, regardless of the provocation. Parents are urged to rehearse assertiveness skills with their children such as saying firmly, ― “Please Stop”, “I don’t like it when..” “Leave me alone”

Playground Safety Rules:

* Respect each other by being polite, friendly and co-operative

* Keep hands and feet to yourself

* Allow others to join in your games

* Play fairly and safely

* Play with acceptable toys and equipment

* Respect school property

* Line up quietly when the bell rings

* Avoid conflicts and injuries

* NO standing in the middle or walking through active games

* NO leaving school property

* NO name-calling or making fun of others, using inappropriate language or gestures

* NO fighting, pushing, tripping, lifting, grabbing, body-checking, scratching, pinching, spitting or biting

* NO unsafe or rough games: wrestling, tackling, play fighting

Remember to: THINK before speaking— Is it Thoughtful, Helpful, Inspiring, Necessary, Kind?

The days are getting colder and pretty soon winter will arrive. It is important for students to come prepared to participate in all activities, including outdoor recess. We ask that students dress appropriately for colder weather by having coats, hats, scarves, boots and mittens or gloves. For health reasons, and to keep the school clean, we ask all students to have indoor shoes. Please note that in the event of an emergency evacuation, students will not have the opportunity to put boots on. Thank you for your support in this matter.

Indoor/Outdoor Shoes

The students should have a pair of indoor shoes to wear at school in class and for gym. Outdoor shoes/ boots will be kept for outdoor use only and out of the classrooms in order to reduce the amount of dirt and mud brought indoors. This will assist our custodial staff in keeping the school clean and safe. Thank you for your co-operation.

Pizza Day will continue to be offered every Monday and Friday for the school year 2025/26.

Orders are accepted via school cash online.

November 3 - Parent Council meeting at 6pm

November 5 - Shadow Day for Gr. 8 students

November 7 - Picture re-take (class and individual)

November 17- 21st - Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week

November 18 - Progress Reports go home.

November 18 - CCAT testing

November 19 - CCAT testing

November 20 - Progress Report Interviews (upon request)

November 21 - Faithful Friday for Primary students

November 28 - P.A day (no school)

SAVE THE DATE: Monday, December 15 at 6pm - LIVE NATIVITY

Monday, December 15 at 6pm - LIVE NATIVITY

Attention: families and friends of St. Timothy Catholic School

To celebrate the true spirit of the Advent Season, St. Timothy School in collaboration with our Catholic School Council, will present our annual outdoor community building event:

THE LIVING NATIVITY . . . JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON!

Mark your calendars . . . Monday, December 15th 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

In preparation for this event, we need your help!

Please donate any of the following items (drop off in school office):

*Lights, lights and lights (outdoor Christmas lights of any colour)

*Outdoor extension chords

*Outdoor inflatable Christmas décor

*Bales of hay

*Monetary donations will also help to purchase these items

Thank you for your ongoing support!

Please remember that St. Timothy is a dog-free zone. Please refrain from bringing your dog onto school property when you are picking up or dropping off children. Although we love to see your furry friends, please remember that many students are afraid of dogs and seeing them on the school yard will pose unnecessary anxiety and uncertainty for students.

Mental Well-Being Matters: Fostering Healthy Digital Habits

Spending too much time on screens can make children feel moody, distracted, and stressed. We recommend having screen-free times throughout the day – like before bedtime and when eating with family. Doing fun things like playing outside or doing crafts can help children relax and feel better. Parents can help by modeling healthy habits and setting rules for screen time use.

This month, take a look at the SickKids resource called Setting limits and staying safe with screen time. Read it with your child(ren) and talk about ways your family can use screens in a healthier way.

Did you know? Peel Public Health provides free dental services for eligible children 17 years of age and younger:

• Dental screening
• Preventive dental services (e.g., teeth cleaning, professionally applied topical fluoride, dental sealants)

Watch this video to learn more!

This video is also available in various languages:

• Arabic
• French
• Gujarati
• Hindi
• Polish
• Punjabi
• Urdu

Visit peelregion.ca/dental or call 905-799-7700 to learn more.