St. Jean Brebeuf

63 Glenforest Road
Brampton, Ontario

L6S 1L8

Phone: 905.791.8529

st.jeanbrebeufinfo@dpcdsb.org

Faith - Community - Excellence

Principal - C. Fernandes

Secretary - P. Giuliano

Superintendent - J. Kuran

Parish - St. Anthony of Padua Parish

Pastor- Jibin Joy MCBS

940 North Park Drive

Brampton, Ontario

L6S 3L5

t: 905.973.8030

https://stanthonyofpadua.ca/

Lord Jesus, we ask for Your help as we begin this new school year.

Allow us to experience Your presence in the many blessings You put before us.

Open our eyes to the new challenges and exciting opportunities

that this new school year brings.

Open our hearts and minds to new friends and new teachers.

Give us a generous spirit to be enthusiastic with our studies

and courage to accept new opportunities.

Help us to be attentive to one another and let us experience

Your presence in our new friends.

Amen

A Faithful person…

• prays whenever they can

• learns from Scripture stories

• assumes that there is good in everyone

• knows that we are all loved by God

Catholic Education Week 2027 will take place during the week of May 2 – May 7, 2027.

This year's theme for Catholic Education Week 2027:

Catholic Education: Becoming Artisans of Peace

L’éducation catholique: Devenir artisans de paix

The scripture passage for Catholic Education Week 2026-2027 is:

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” (Matthew 5:9)

“Heureux les artisans de paix, car ils seront appelés enfants de Dieu.” (Matthieu 5,9)

As the new school year begins, we would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation for the kindness and support extended to us as we prepare for a new school year at St. Jean Brebeuf. Sincere thanks and gratitude to all of the staff who have given of their time in order to prepare for the arrival of your children.

We wish to extend a warm welcome to all the new families to our school community and welcome back to all those who are returning. A special greeting is also extended to our Junior Kindergarten children who are starting school for the first time. May your days here be memorable.

We are all looking forward to an exciting year with an abundance of new learning in the 2026-2027 community partners as they support the children in their quest for a Catholic faith-based education. In cooperation with our Parish Team, our Catholic School Council, our Superintendent Ms. Kuran, the parents our school will work to support the well-being and achievement of your children.

Wishing you many blessings for the 2026-2027 academic year!

C. Fernandes

Principal

• Ms. Miranda Sousa Fallico - Grade 2/3 LTO for Ms Srsa
• Ms. Jennifer Baker - Grade 3/4
• Ms. Qui Dai - ERW
• Ms. Katarina Brigido: Child and Youth Worker

School starts at 9:15 am on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Staff will be visible in the school yard from 9:00 - 9:15 to help direct you to your child's teacher. Staff will be wearing high visibility vests and will be available to support you as you locate your child's teacher.

Problem? If you have a question on the first morning, please talk to a staff member. There will be extra staff outside to help with lost and new students.

Please be reminded NOT TO PARK your car in the Kiss & Ride lane at anytime. If you wish to walk your child to the school yard please park your car in a designated parking area. Please observe all traffic safety and parking signs.

Please be reminded that you are not allowed to photograph or video any child other than your own on school property. We discourage photography on school property due to privacy and safety concerns. As well, we discourage adults from observing children during lunch and recess play time. We strive to maintain a safe environment at all times for our staff and students.

Class Placements

Please watch for a email message via school messenger with the following details for all Dufferin-Peel elementary age children:

• Teacher name
• Grade

It is important that your child arrive to school on time and ready to learn.

Our school hours are as follows:

St. Jean Brebeuf School Hours

Supervision Begins 9:00 a.m.

School Begins 9:15 a.m.

Recess (a.m.) 10:55—11:10 a.m.

Lunch 12:00—1:00 p.m.

Recess (p.m.) 2:40—2:55 p.m.

Dismissal 3:45 p.m.

Please be reminded if you have a child in Kindergarten - Grade 2 that staff are required to hand them off directly to a parent or guardian. Please meet your child's teacher at the assigned exit area to pick-up your child. If you are driving, please ensure that you park in a designated parking spot in order to avoid congestion in the Kiss and Ride area.

Thank you for support as we work to keep our youngest students safe.

Thank you in advance for your support and attention to safety in the school Kiss and Ride. The Kiss and Ride is intended to be a steady flow. If you need to help your child to get in and out of the car please ensure that you take the time to park in one of the available parking spots. Please continue to pull your vehicle forward so as to avoid traffic back-up. Children should exit the vehicle near the side of the school where they will be supervised by staff. In order to support student safety, please do not have your child exit the vehicle prior to the drop off zone. During drop off and pick up, please ensure that your child enters and exits their vehicle closest to the curb. Cars should not pass the yellow line as this is the student walking area. Please refrain from passing other vehicles and watch for staff to motion for cars to move forward.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Please remember that from 9:00am to 4:00pm dogs are not allowed on school property. This includes small dogs being carried. Please be respectful of the fact that some of our students have a fear of dogs. We thank you for your continued understanding and support.

First Communion Date:

Information Session: September 25 @7pm @ the church

Ceremony Date: Saturday April 24, 2026 at 10:00am or 2:00pm

Confirmation:

Information Session: Wednesday October 7 @7pm @ the church

Confirmation Ceremony Date (Bishop) Wednesday April 28, 2027 or Thursday April 29, 2027.

As we begin a new school year, we would like to inform you that St. Jean Brebeuf is an allergen aware school. There are pupils and staff in attendance who suffer from severe and life threatening allergies to certain foods, such as dairy, peanut and nut products. Exposure to even the smallest quantities can cause severe life threatening reactions. Anaphylaxis is a severe and life threatening allergic reaction. The most common allergen triggers are food, insect stings, medications, and latex. An anaphylactic reaction involves symptoms from two or more body systems. We at St. Jean Brebeuf School would appreciate the cooperation of the entire school community by NOT sending any lunches or snacks that contain nut or nut byproducts which could potentially harm a pupil. Please make sure that all of your children’s caregivers are aware of the food restrictions. Please do not send food for birthdays or special occasions. We look forward to your co-operation in making this a safe year for all of our pupils.

Dear Parents/Guardians,

St. Jean Brebeuf CES is committed to supporting the individual needs of all students, including students with prevalent medical conditions (anaphylaxis, asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, and other seizures) as well as other students who require the storage or administration of medication.

It is important for us to keep updated files regarding the medical conditions of our students; to this end we ask that:

If your child was newly diagnosed with one of the four prevalent medical conditions (anaphylaxis, asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, and other seizures) over the summer, OR there is a change to your child's prescription or medication, you will be required to submit with a doctor's signature.

PART I – NEWLY DIAGNOSED OR UPDATED PREVALENT MEDICATION CONDITION (signed by a doctor)

Please submit the appropriate form(s), attached if:

1. You have never completed/submitted this form for one of the four prevalent medical conditions, or
2. You have previously completed/submitted this form, but your child’s prescription or treatment has changed

*If you have previously submitted a Plan of Care for one of the four Prevalent Medical Conditions and it is still relevant, you do not need to complete/submit another one.

PART II -- Authorization for Storage and Administration of Medications

• Required annually for any prescription or non-prescription medication being stored, carried, or administered at the school.
• All authorization for the administration of medication shall expire as of the last school day in June unless discontinued at an earlier date.

Please complete the appropriate form(s) as they apply to your child’s specific situation and return them to the school to the main office. Please review all forms carefully before submitting as some forms require a physician’s signature [see above].

STOPR - Transportation Procedures

The distance criteria for transportation eligibility must be more than:

• 1.0 kilometer Kindergarten and Grade 1

• 1.6 kilometers for Grades 2 – 4

• 2.0 kilometers for Grades 5 – 8

• 3.8 kilometers for Grades 9 – 12

If your child is moving to grade 2 or grade 5 in the 2026-2027 school year, their eligibility status for transportation may be changing. Eligibility information can be accessed at the website noted below.

All transported kindergarten and grade 1 students are required to be met by a parent/caregiver when disembarking from their bus on their return trip from school.

Contacting STOPR

Internet: www.stopr.ca. This website provides up to date delay and inclement weather cancellation information in addition to policy, procedures and frequently asked questions businfo.stopr.ca. Please consider registering for notice of alerts regarding issues such as buses running behind schedule. The STOPR website also allows parents to access information specific to “what school do I attend” and “am I eligible for transportation”. This site also provides parents access to specific bus stop location and pick up and drop off times for their children if eligible for transportation.

Telephone: STOPR: Phone: 905 890-6000

Toll free: 1-800 668-1140

During the school year we will be rehearsing and will continue to rehearse with students a number of emergency response situations including lock down and fire drills.

All schools are required by Board policy to practice these procedures throughout the year. We have these ‘practice drills’ for precautionary purposes only so that in the event of an actual emergency, students will be prepared to respond in a safe and responsible manner. We will also be practicing a Lock Down Drill. During this drill, the outer doors will be locked and the office will be unavailable during the time of the drill. No one will be allowed to enter or exit during the drill while the emergency protocol is being followed. The day will continue as normal following the drill. Thank you for your patience.

Communication between home and school is greatly enhanced by parental involvement with the Catholic School Council. Please note that our Council is comprised of parents, school staff as well as community and parish representatives. The aim of the Catholic School Council is to support school activities and students through involvement and fund raising. The School Council also provides a forum for parents to meet and share information and ideas concerning the school community.

A reminder that if you are interested in volunteering within the school in any capacity, a Valid Criminal Reference Check (CRC), with Vulnerable Sector and Local Records Check completed by Peel Regional Police is required. The cost is $35. Please note that there may be some time required to process a CRC, thus waiting for an announced volunteer opportunity to obtain your CRC may not provide sufficient time for processing. Once the school has a valid CRC on file, we will not need a new CRC yearly, rather, a yearly Offence Declaration will suffice.

Thank you,

St. Jean Brebeuf Catholic School Council

The purpose of Catholic School Advisory Council (CSAC) is, through the active participation of Parents/Guardians, to improve student achievement and to enhance the accountability of the education system to Parents/Guardians. A Catholic School Council’s primary means of achieving its purpose is by making recommendations in accordance with this policy and regulation to the Principal of the school and to the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board. Also, to help the Principal and the Teachers bring appropriate community resources to the school and to help the Principal and the Teachers ensure that Parents/Guardians recognize and exercise their right to participate in the education of their children.

A person is not qualified to be a parent member of the Catholic School Council if:

• he/she is employed at the school; or

• he/she is employed elsewhere by the board and fails to take reasonable steps to inform voters of that employment.

School council nominations need to be submitted by: September 21, 2026

The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is pleased to announce the introduction of School Cash Online. As school move toward being cash less, School Cash Online allows parents and community members to pay school-related fees online safely, quickly, and easily. Parents can purchase items like spirit wear, lunches, and field trips - anytime, anywhere. For more information and to set up an account, please click the link below.

Sabrina’s Law is an Act to protect anaphylactic pupils in publicly funded schools in Ontario. Named “Sabrina’s Law” in honour of an Ontario student who died following an anaphylactic reaction in 2003, this law requires that every school board establish and maintain an anaphylaxis policy.

If your child has a severe allergic reaction to peanuts, peanut by-products, bee/wasp stings etc., please let the school know as soon as possible. It is essential that the information you provide us with is accurate and up-to-date. There are various forms which need to be completed by you and your family doctor if it is necessary to store and dispense an EPI-pen or any other medication at school.

We continue to have both students and staff with severe, life threatening allergy to certain foods, such as peanuts and nuts. This is a medical condition that may cause severe and life threatening reactions to certain allergens within minutes. Although this may or may not affect your child’s class directly, we require your continued cooperation in sending foods to school with your child that are free from peanuts, nuts or their by-products.

Please do not send food products to be shared in your child’s classroom. If you would like your child to share their special day/birthday with their classmates, we suggest that you consider non-food items such as pencils or stickers.

Letters have been sent home with the students whose classroom members have specific allergies. Please check with your child, and in their backpack, for letters regarding the type of allergy and products to avoid in your child’s classroom. Please pay careful consideration to school lunches and snacks while continuing to refrain from sending in items that are made of, or contain, nuts or peanuts. We offer our heartfelt thanks for your support in making our school a safer environment for all.

Ryan’s Law is an Act to protect Asthmatic pupils in publicly funded schools in Ontario. If your child has asthma please let the school know immediately. It is essential that the information you provide us with is accurate and up-to-date.

Ryan’s Law introduced policies and procedures that:

 Allow your child to carry his/her asthma reliever (rescue) inhaler (with your permission).

 Reduce your child’s contact with asthma triggers.

 Develop an individual plan for every student with asthma, including recommendations from their health-care providers and current emergency contacts. This will be kept on file at the school.

If you have more questions about

Ryan’s Law?

Call The Lung Association Lung Health Information Line at 1-888-344-LUNG (5864), email info@on.lung.ca, or visit www.RyansLaw.ca.

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).

As per Ministry of Education direction, our Board has a Concussion Protocol in place. Again this school year, ALL students who sustain a head injury during the school day, however minor, will receive a Concussions Are Serious pamphlet to take home. We ask parents/guardians to review this pamphlet and seek medical attention for your son/daughter if you feel it is required. As in previous years, all head injuries will be logged and reported to parents/guardians directly. We ask that you please inform the school as soon as possible if and when your son/daughter sustains a concussion as a result of a school incident or as a result of an activity outside of school. Questions or concerns regarding this policy should be directed to the Main Office. Your cooperation and assistance in this regard are appreciated.

Emergency response procedures in the event of a fire, bomb threat, serious accident/injury or an intruder have been established and are revised on an ongoing basis. Each school within the DPCDSB is required to hold 9 emergency procedure drills over the course of the year.

These drills consist of three fire drills per term, one lockdown drill per term, and 1 hold and secure drill per year. During these drills staff review all emergency procedures with students to ensure all children are safe in the event of a real emergency.

In the event that it is necessary to evacuate the school, our site for relocation is the church.

All grade 3 and 6 students will have completed EQAO from May 25-June 2, 2026. We would like to thank the staff and students for their work before and during this provincial EQAO testing. Thank you also to the parents for their efforts in assisting with their EQAO preparation and ensuring their child’s attendance during the assessment. Results of these assessments will be used to define school goals and refine improvement strategies. Results will be available at the school in the fall 2026 and be sent home to parents.

The DPCDSB offers the Kindergarten program in 125 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.

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.​

• By directing your tax support to the Separate (Catholic) School System:

  • You may vote for Catholic School Trustees in Municipal elections
  • Your children may attend Catholic elementary schools
  • You show your support for the Catholic school system

  To verify that you are registered as an English Separate (Catholic) school supporter:

  • Check the assessment section of your Tax Bill or Property Assessment Notice
  • Check your Voter Information Card received during an election year (2022)

  Have you moved?

  Even if you have been an English Separate (Catholic) School Supporter in the past, the designation DOES NOT follow you when you relocate. By default, your property taxes support your municipality's English public school board. Every time you move or if there is a change of ownership, it is essential that you register yourself as an English Separate (Catholic) school supporter.
  
  To register as an English Separate (Catholic) School Supporter or change your Direction of School Support, please contact the DPCDSB Admissions Department by phone at 905-890-0708 ext. 24512 or by email at admissions@dpcdsb.org.
  
  Learn More:

  • Visit the Direction of School Support webpage
  • Watch our Direction of School Support video

You can now reset your password remotely by registering for the Password Reset Tool. You must know your old password to create a new one.

To reset your password remotely you must first register with the “Password Reset Tool”, which you can do by following one of these two steps:

Students: students.dpcdsb.org and select Password Reset

Staff: https://account.activedirectory.windowsazure.com/PasswordReset/Register.aspx ​

**Access to personal email/cell phone is required for registration.

Once you are registered, please follow the Password Reset Instruction

Elementary International and Indigenous Languages are available for students in Kindergarten to Grade 8. No prior language experience is necessary. International and Indigenous Languages programs comply with the Ministry of Education curriculum and will be of interest to students who wish to preserve their language and cultural heritage and also to those who wish to study the language and heritage of another culture. Students attending schools outside of the DPCDSB may also register for these programs.

September

7: Labour Day

8: FIRST DAY OF SCHOOl

11: All FDK at school

21: Catholic School Council Nomination forms due

22: Open Mass @School-All parents and guardians are welcomed

23: Immunization Clinic-Grade 7/8 students

25: School Photo Day

21-30: Truth and Reconciliation Week

30: Orange Shirt Day

October

1: Open House

1: Grade 8 Girls visit Holy Name of Mary

2: Terry Fox Run

6: First Catholic School Council Meeting

27: Photo Retake Day

31: Halloween