The Falcon Flyer

🦅Welcome to your communication source for all things "Falcons!" The Falcon Flyer is a "live link" to our monthly newsletter. The Falcon Flyer will be shared with families weekly via email. Additional or modified dates, events and information will be added to the monthly newsletter on a regular basis. Please review weekly for the most up to date information. Thanks for keeping in touch with our school! 🦅

🚸486 Paisley Boulevard West, Mississauga, ON L5B 2M4

📞(905) 270-3140

💻https://mafix.dpcdsb.org/

📱Instagram: @MaryFixCESInfo

⏰School Hours: 9:00AM-3:30PM

⛹🏻‍♂️AM recess: 10:20AM-10:35AM

⛹🏻‍♂️Lunch recess: 12:00PM-12:40PM

🥪Lunch: 12:40PM-1:00PM

⛹🏻‍♂️PM recess: 2:20-2:35PM

Principal: Mrs. Cameron

School Secretary: Mrs. Vieira

Head Custodian: Mr. Lim

Acting Head Custodian: Mr. Manalo

Mississauga South Superintendent of Schools: Mr. Radic

November 2: Photo retake day / sibling photos (AM)📸

November 4: Grade 8 Visit Day @ St. Martin from 9:30AM to 11:00AM 🚌

November 5: Catholic School Council Meeting @6:00PM-7:30PM

November 6: Faithful Friday Gr.1-3🙏

November 9-13: Grade 4 CCAT Assessment week 💻

November 11: Remembrance Day Liturgy AM

November 12: Treaty Week Presentations AM Gr. 4-8

November 17: Progress Reports sent home❗

November 19, 20, 2026: Dental Screening🦷

November 19: Reporting to Parents Interview evening (as requested)❗

November 23: Grade 1 (for 2027-2028) French Immersion Applications open (closes Dec 7th)

November 24: Girls Volleyball pod tournament 🏐

November 26: Boys Volleyball pod tournament 🏐

November 27: PA Day-Provincial Priorities in a Catholic Context ❗

November 29: First Sunday of Advent🕯️

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December 1: Santa photos fundraiser day🎅

December 7: Grade 1 French Immersion Applications close

December 11: Advent Mass @9:30AM 🎄

December 16: Christmas Concert AM/PM (Times TBA)

January 14: CSC Meeting @6:00PM-7:30PM

January 18: Term 1 Assessment and Evaluation of Pupil Progress ❗

January 27: Wellness Retreat Day 🧘🏻‍♂️🧘🏻‍♀️

February 5: Faithful Friday Grades 1-8🛐

February 9: Term 1 Reports sent home❗

February 9: Shrove Tuesday 🥞

February 10: Ash Wednesday 🛐

February 11: Reporting to Parents Evening (Interviews) ❗

February 12: PA Day-Reporting to Parents (Interviews) ❗

February 15: Family Day🧑🏻‍🤝‍🧑🏻👭

February 18: CSC Meeting @6PM-7:30PM

February 24 - April 1: PPH Immunization Suspensions Order in place

March 9: Grade 1 Safety Village Trip 9:15-1:30PM 🚌

March 10: Dance Showcase for Dance Team 💃🕺

March 12: Blessed Sacrament and Lent Confessions @9:30AM📿

March 15-19: Mid-Winter Break🍀

March 25: Lenten School-wide Retreat🛐🥨

March 26: Good Friday 🛐

March 29: Easter Monday🛐

April 2: Faithful Friday (Grades 1-8)📿

April 7: Ecosource Workshop (Grades 1-8)🌎

April 15: CSC Meeting @6PM-7:30PM

April 20: Gr. 2 Safety Village Trip 12-1:30 PM🚌

May 7: Faithful Friday (Grades 1-8)📿

May 13: CSC Meeting @6PM-7:30PM

May 24: Victoria Day 👑

June 14: PA Day-Term 2 Assessment and Evaluation of Pupil Progress ❗

June 21: Closing / Graduation Mass @9:30AM 🛐

June 24: Grade 8 Graduation 🎓 *tentative

June 25: FDK Celebration of Learning 🎉 *tentative

June 29: Term 2 Report cards sent home❗

June 30: Final day of 2026-2027 school year

The construction of the 2 accessible washrooms continue to be built. Materials will be delivered onsite during this time. The projected timeline for completion is the end of of November. Notification to our school community will be provided should there be further delays.

Additionally, we are in the progress of having "wave buttons" installed outside higher traffic areas to support accessibility needs. If you have any questions about this process, please reach out to the main office.

We are looking for donations to help support learning and play in our outdoor Kindergarten classroom. If you have any gently used items that can withstand outdoor use, we would greatly appreciate your support!

We are currently looking for:

• Plastic dollhouses with accessories

• Plastic baby dolls and doll accessories

• Large Plastic toy animals (farm, zoo, forest, and dinosaur figures)

• Large plastic toy vehicles (trucks, tractors, construction vehicles, etc.)

• Large plastic play people/figurines

These items support imaginative play, storytelling, language development, social skills, and collaborative learning in our outdoor environment.

We are also looking for donations to support outdoor play and learning during the winter months, including:

• Child-sized snow shovels

• Snowball makers

• Snow brick makers

If you have any of the following items to donate, we would greatly appreciate your support. To ensure durability for outdoor use, we kindly ask that all donated items be metal or stainless steel whenever possible:

• Stainless steel bowls

• Metal mixing utensils (not cutlery)

• Ladles

• Whisks

• Large serving spoons

• Metal pots and pans

• Muffin tins

• Measuring cups and spoons

• Colanders

1. Using the Safe Arrival App (download from Google or Apple Store)
2. Using the SafeArrival website, https://go.schoolmessenger.ca/#/home .
3. Calling the toll-free number 1.844.435.3440 to report an absence using the automated phone system.

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.

Students are welcome to enter the school at 8:45 to 9:00AM.

Supervision is not available outside during this time and should enter the school readily to prepare for their school day. Students who arrive after 9:00am are considered late. Anyone arriving after 9:05AM will be delayed and will need to wait outside at the front doors during our sacred portion of our morning exercises (Prayers, O'Canada and Land Acknowledgement). The front doors will re-open after the morning exercises for announcements. Thank you for your support of preserving the importance of our sacred time at our school.

Thank you to all families for using the Kiss 'n Ride in an efficient safe manner to school.

Our school appreciates your cooperation in keeping our Kiss 'n Ride area safe and efficient for all families.

To help maintain this positive momentum and reduce congestion, we kindly ask that families comply with these important guidelines:

• 🚗 Stay in your vehicle: Please do not exit your car while in the Kiss 'n Ride lane. If you need to assist your child, please park legally on the street.
• 🧒 Quick drop-off: Ensure your child is ready to exit the vehicle promptly with their belongings.
• 🚦 Keep the flow moving: Once your child has safely exited, please continue driving to allow others to drop off.
• 🚷 No parking in the lane: If you need to walk your child to the door, please park in a legal spot on the street or park in the side parking lot; this includes kindergarten families.
• 🕒 Arrive on time: Arriving earlier than 9:00am can help avoid the morning rush.

Let’s continue working together to keep our school community safe and respectful for everyone. Thank you for your support!

All visitors to the school are reminded that they must report to and sign in at the office when first arriving. Adults in the building who are not staff must wear identification stickers for safety reasons. To further ensure the safety of all students and to minimize the traffic in school hallways at arrival and dismissal times, we ask that parents meet their children outside of the school and away from immediate exit doors. Any student leaving the school during the day due to appointments, etc., must be signed out at the office.

Please be aware that dogs are not permitted on school property. If your dog is escorting you and your child(ren) to and from school, please make arrangements to meet your child(ren) at a safe location off of school property at the beginning and end of the day.

We would like to inform families that outside food deliveries—such as Uber Eats, SkipTheDishes, DoorDash, or similar services—are not permitted at our school.

This practice has become increasingly common, and while we understand the convenience it offers, it raises significant safety concerns. For the security of all students and staff, we cannot open our doors to delivery drivers who are unknown to the school and cannot be verified. Limiting this access helps us maintain a safe and secure environment throughout the school day.

If your child forgets a lunch, you are welcome to bring it to the school lunch table. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us keep our building safe.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

2026-2027 School Agendas will be provided to students in grades K to 6.

Agendas will be a tool used for communication with staff/parents and assist students in building organizational skills.

Please utilize the agenda as this is an efficient tool for quick communication.

*Discussions of a sensitive nature should be exchanged via the phone.

Throughout the year school personnel review safety procedures with the students on a number of topics. Emergency evacuation/fire drills are conducted to ensure that everyone is aware of the procedures to follow in order to exit the building safely. Our School Board has also established Hold and Secure and Lockdown procedures should a high-risk incident involving weapons occur on school property, that could endanger the lives and/or the safety of students and/or staff. We will continue to practice the Emergency Lockdown Procedures and Fire Evacuation procedures throughout the school year.

For safety and efficiency reasons, we would like to reduce the amount of cash & cheques coming into our school. Please join the thousands of parents who have already registered and are enjoying the convenience of paying ONLINE! It takes less than 5 minutes to register. Our goal is to reach 100% of our families using School Cash Online. We have found that School Cash Online dramatically increased the efficiency and security of money coming into the school, reducing much of the time required when dealing with money. If you need help with registering, please call our office and we would be happy to help you. We thank you for supporting School Cash Online.

A safety reminder to all students that bikes and manual scooters are to be walked both on and off the school property. Bikes and scooters are to be locked on the bike racks outside as we do not have facilities to store or secure these items indoors. The school is not responsible for these items.

In the City of Mississauga, students must be 16 years or older to legally ride e-scooters and e-bikes. As such, e-scooters/e-bikes are not permitted on school property at any time.

Your cooperation is appreciated.

Head lice (pediculosis) are common in schools and can affect anyone. They are not a health hazard and do not spread disease. However, they do require treatment to prevent spreading.

What you can do:

• Check your child’s hair regularly.

• Teach children not to share hats, combs, or hair accessories.

• If lice or nits are found, begin treatment promptly.

Students do not need to stay home beyond starting treatment.

Helpful Resources: • Caring for Kids – Head Lice: https://caringforkids.cps.ca/handouts/health-conditions-andtreatments/head_lice

Thank you for your cooperation in helping us manage this common issue.

All students with a prevalent medical condition: (Asthma, Anaphylaxis, Diabetes and Epilepsy), must complete a plan of care with the assistance of a physician. A plan of care is only required to be completed one time and when there are updates to the student's plan; including medication changes and protocol.

Students with any medication stored at school either in student backpacks or in the health room must complete the Authorization for Storage and Administration of Medications Form (GF 035) annually and submit it to the school office. Please see the attachments below for both Storage of Medication and specific Plans of Care.

For all students who have a Plan of Care, or for any parent/guardian who has completed the Authorization for Storage and Adminstration of Medication, we will be asking you to pick up your child's medication on the last day of school; June 30th, 2027. This includes Epi-Pens, puffers, inhalers, and any non-prescription medication.

Please note that a doctor's signature is only required on the Storage of Medication Form (GF035) if there has been a change to the medication.

We would like to remind families that Mary Fix Elementary, is an allergen aware school. There are pupils in attendance who suffer from severe and life-threatening allergies to certain foods, such as nuts and nut products. Exposure to the smallest quantities can cause severe life-threatening reactions. The safety and well-being of all of our students is a priority.

We respectfully request that student lunches or snacks DO NOT contain any nuts, tree nuts, including peanut butter and substitute products. As there are communal areas of the school, nuts and nut products can not be brought to school even if there are no specific nut allergies within your child's class. Please note that additional allergies such as shellfish may be applicable to your child's class. A letter will be sent home to inform parents regarding class needs.

• Please make sure that all of you children's caregivers are aware of the food restrictions.
• To support, allergen awareness, sharing of food for birthday or special occasions at school is not permitted (inedible alternative such as stickers and pencils are welcome).

Any additional allergy concerns within your child's classroom were shared by the classroom teacher in September however this may change as student needs arise.

We appreciate your cooperation in supporting a safe learning environment for all pupils.

We would also like to remind families that SFA school continues to participate in "We Share the Air", a scent sensitivity awareness campaign. There are students in attendance who suffer from life-threatening asthmatic conditions to air pollutants. Exposure to even minimal odours may cause a potential life-threatening reaction.

Very common triggers are: perfume, cologne, scented products, personal care, such as hairspray. The safety of our students is priority. In order to ensure the safety and well-being of all students, we request that our school community refrain from wearing scented personal products as much as possible, at school and all school events. We appreciate your cooperation in supporting a safe learning environment for all students, staff and community members.

The DPCDSB has a Concussion Protocol in place.

• All head injuries will be logged and reported to parents/guardians as soon as possible.
• ALL students who sustain a head injury during the school day will receive a Concussions Information Sheet to take home.
• We ask parents/ guardians to review the information sheet and seek medical attention for your son/daughter if you feel it is required.
• 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.
• The Concussion Pamphlet, " GF 082 HEADS UP - CONCUSSION INFORMATION FOR FAMILIES" will be shared with Student Verification forms this September. Please maintain this important outline and refer to it as necessary throughout the school year. It has been attached below for your reference.

The following lunches will be available to students to pre-order on SchoolCash Online (SCO).

Please review the closing dates indicated on SCO. Thank you!

🍔Monday: Harvey's

🌯🍕Tuesday: Corleone's / Ginos Pizza

🧆Wednesday: Mr. Greek

🍕Thursday: Pizza Nova

🍔🥪Friday: A&W

Due to overwhelming demand, Tuck Shop is available each day of the school week. Students are welcome to bring in a toonie to purchase item(s). Don’t miss out on the fun and tasty treats! 🍫✨All products are peanut free!

✅ Items available for $2

✅ Lots of variety to choose from (i.e. chips, popcorn🍿, cookies🍪, icecream🍦, Icedogs🐶

and freezies🧊

✅ Every purchase supports school fundraising!

This fall, our Grade 4 and 7 student results from the 2025-2026 assessments of Reading, Writing, and Mathematics through the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) will be available. A hard copy of student results will be shared with families once they are available to the school.

🏅Mary Fix CES is proud to announce that we are now a Gold Certified Eco School! School initiatives last year such as Walk/Bike to School Weeks, recycling, Great Gulp & the ShareLife Book Drive helped to attain this goal. We look forward to another great year ahead and aim to continue school initiatives to achieve the highest platinum status!

Congratulations and a heartfelt welcome to our 2026-2027 Catholic School Council! We are grateful for your commitment to serving our school community and look forward to partnering with you as we work together to support the faith, learning, and well-being of all our students.

Chair: Eva Akinsara

Secretary: Monica Ruffolo

Parish Representative: Natasha Scaramuzzo

OAPSE Representative: Laura Zulauf

ALT OAPSE Representative: Jenny Baby

Parent Representative: Jennifer Carvalho

Parent Representative: Jamie MacNeil

Teaching Representative: Mrs. Senra

Non-Teaching Representative: Mrs. Vieira

Our next CSC meeting is scheduled for November 5th @6:00 - 7:30PM.

If you have some time and you like gardening, our school would love your helping hands! Please contact the school office if you can help during the school year to beautify our outdoor spaces. Thank you for your consideration!

As per OPHEA Guidelines, students are required to wear running shoes during physical education classes, active outdoor play or participation in sports at recess. For safety reasons, students should not be barefoot, in sock feet or wearing Crocs/sandals/cleats to participate in sports or physical games/activities at recess. Cleats are not permitted at recess time. Crocs may be worn as indoor shoes but students must bring an alternative to participate in physical education or sports during the school day.

A dress code refers to the standard of student dress which is respectful of the dignity of the human person and inclusive. In lieu of a prescriptive list, schools are reminded to communicate guidelines that ensure students are dressed in a manner which ensures that the top of the shoulders to the mid-thigh are not exposed.

The DPCDSB dress code will exclude any garments with messages containing or portraying any offensive and/or inappropriate content. Members of the DPCDSB community will not be permitted to wear attire that promotes: a) hate, b) discrimination, c) illegal activity, d) profanity, e) violence, f) political language, g) threats to health and safety, h) or content that contravenes the Ontario Human Rights Code.

As outlined in DPCDSB's GAP2012 Catholic Code of Conduct, student compliance with the school’s dress code is mandatory.

In accordance with PPM 128, all students must keep their phones powered off or on silent mode and out of sight for the school day, unless otherwise allowed by the educator during instructional time for a

specific purpose. Students are not to have their phones outside during recess or in any space that is not directly supervised. Intermediate students will have a designated space for their phones in their classrooms throughout the school day.

If you need to get in touch with your child during the school day, please contact the main office. Any personal electronics brought to the school will be the responsibility of the students to maintain.

Please review these rules with your child. We appreciate your cooperation in maintaining a positive learning environment for all at Mary Fix CES.

To support student comfort throughout the school day and during outdoor recesses/play, students are encouraged to wear clothes based on the temperatures of the season. As per board protocols, students will spend time outdoors and should be dressed for hot or cooler temperatures.

Please ensure that all clothing is labelled and that students have brought in a change of indoor shoes for classroom use. Please note that in the event of an emergency/evacuation students will not have the opportunity to put boots on.

A extra pair of dry socks to keep in backpacks are often needed by even our older students! Rain boots are strongly recommended based on the weather.

As wet weather continues, our field area may be closed however students will have access to the pavement area.

To support student comfort throughout the school day and during outdoor recesses/play, students are encouraged to wear clothes based on the temperatures of the season (and the fluctuating autumn season). If layers are worn, please ensure that all clothing is labelled and that students have brought in a change of indoor shoes. A extra pair of dry socks to keep in backpacks are often needed by even our older students! All clothing for students in Grades 1-8 should be going home at the end of the school day. Thank you kindly! 🙏

📍2340 Hurontario Street, Mississauga ON, L5B 1N1

📞905.272.1454

📨stcatherineofsienami@archtoronto.org

Families of students in Grade 2 or higher who are seeking sacramental preparation are asked to reach out to the St. Catherine of Siena Parish directly regarding the sacraments.

Families of students in Grade 7 or higher who are seeking sacramental preparation are asked to contact St. Catherine of Siena Parish directly.

Please see the flyers below regarding upcoming youth engagement opportunities at our parish.

The DPCDSB Mental Health and Well-Being Team has created a THRIVE Community Newsletter for families each month that contains wellness strategies and health information. The link below will be updated once each monthly newsletter is released through our Support Services Department.

The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board (DPCDSB) is committed to the safety and well-being of all students. To support this, DPCDSB offers SafeVoice, a confidential Safe Schools Tool for students to share concerns about bullying, harassment, discrimination, or other issues.

Students can access SafeVoice from the DPCDSB homepage, the Student Portal, their school website, or directly at dpcdsb.org/SafeVoice. The form allows students to provide information about incidents they’ve experienced or witnessed, including details about who was involved and when and where it took place. Students may choose to remain anonymous or include their name and contact information if they wish to be contacted directly by a school administrator.

All submissions are reviewed by the school Principal and Vice-Principal, unless a concern involves a Principal or Vice-Principal, in which case it is directed to the Superintendent.

SafeVoice is one of the many ways DPCDSB works with students, staff, and families to foster safe, caring, inclusive, and faith-filled school communities.

If you need to share information about a crime, please contact Crime Stoppers, Peel Regional Police, or the Ontario Provincial Police.

Parents/Guardians of students must create an account with the Parent Portal as per the direction of DPCDSB. Provincial and Alternative report cards and students IEPs will continue to be released through the portal.

If you have not yet registered, please contact the school via MaryFixInfo@dpcdsb.org and we can support a heat ticket to support access through our Information Technology Services Department.

Your cooperation and understanding are appreciated as we implement this new electronic delivery system and in supporting ECO friendly schools across DPCDSB.

You can now reset your child's 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

Dear Parent(s) / Guardian(s):

As a parent/guardian of a child in a Dufferin-Peel Kindergarten Year 2 classroom, you may wish to consider the French Immersion program as a possibility for Grade 1 in September 2027. Parent Information sessions will be held at French Immersion schools in the coming weeks for families interested in learning more about the program and the application process. French Immersion is a program in which 90% of the Grade 1 instruction is delivered in French.

The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board (DPCDSB) offers the French Immersion program at the following schools. Please note that some schools only offer French Immersion until grade 4 and then the students are moved to another location for grades 5-8:

Please note that transportation is NOT provided for students. It is the responsibility of the parent(s)/guardian(s) to transport their children to and from the French Immersion school during respective school hours.

This program offers an excellent opportunity for becoming functionally bilingual in later years. French Immersion provides a minimum of 3,800 hours of French Language instruction to the end of Grade 8 and an additional 10 credits in secondary grades. By the end of Grade 8, the objectives are that students can:

• communicate effectively in French, by selecting the correct words and nuances, and adapting language to be understood;
• understand a wide range of media and digital content, books and other print materials;
• demonstrate knowledge of cultures, societies, customs, and institutions of French-speaking communities and countries;
• function well in a French-speaking community.

There will be French Immersion Parent Information sessions held at the French Immersion schools. These sessions will provide more details about the French Immersion program and the application and registration process for Grade 1.

You are invited to attend any of the available evening information sessions offered by each French Immersion location at DPCDSB.

Application Process

The process for application will be shared at the French Immersion Parent/Guardian Information Sessions. Please note that in the case of an application by same-age/same-grade siblings, the parent/guardian shall submit one application per sibling.

Random Selection Process

Should the number of applications exceed the number of spaces available, a centralized, computer-generated random selection process will be held following the application deadline.

Please review the DPCDSB website for up-to-date information. You may also contact your child's present school, the principal of the French Immersion School in your area, or the DPCDSB's French as a Second Language Consultants (FSL), Marie Claire Makoudjou 905-890-0708, ext. 24374, or Diego Pardo ext. 24588 and/or the Coordinator for FSL Programs, Dulcie Cardoso 905-890-0708, ext. 24303.

It is recommended that the parent(s)/guardian(s) attend the information session to receive more detailed information regarding the Grade 1 French Immersion application process.

Regards,

Carmel Murphy

Superintendent, Program & Learning Services

Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board

2027-2028 EXTENDED FRENCH INFORMATION SESSION DETAILS

Parents/Guardians of grade 4 students who wish to learn more about Extended French or wish to enroll their child in a grade 5 Extended French program for September 2027, are invited to attend an information meeting at one of the following parent/guardian evening sessions:

The Expo provides students and families with a unique opportunity to connect with Black professionals and mentors in an engaging career fair environment. Designed to foster community, the event allows attendees to explore a wide range of career pathways and engage in meaningful conversations with professionals from diverse industries. The evening will feature Black professionals representing various sectors, student presentations, interactive photo booths, a DJ, and many other exciting activities.

Black representation matters and plays a vital role in addressing and dismantling Anti-Black Racism within the education system. Through this event, Dufferin-Peel's Black Excellence Success Team continues to create opportunities and affirming spaces where Black students, staff, families, and community members can share their lived experiences, have their voices heard, and feel a sense of belonging. The Expo is intended to strengthen partnerships with Black-owned businesses, support post-secondary pathways, and connect students with mentors and professionals who can inspire and guide their future success.

Location: St. Edmund Campion Secondary School

275 Brisdale Drive, Brampton, Ontario, L7A 3C7

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

​​​​Please see the attached flyer for more information and scan the QR code or click this link to register.

Please see the flyer information for services available to Canadian newcomers.

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 any regular or special education students who attend an after-school program such as the YMCA, have a babysitter in the walking boundary, or students who are consistently driven to/from school by parents or relatives.

If your child is eligible, but does not require bus transportation, please email the infobox @ MAFIXInfo@dpcdsb.org to let us know.

Busing eligibility may have changed for your child. The distances to determine eligibility are set out by the Peel DSB and Dufferin-Peel CDSB.

You can access information about bussing by entering your child’s OEN (available on the report card) on the STOPR Website. ( https://businfo.stopr.ca/Login?ReturnUrl=/Subscriptions/ChildTransportInfo ).

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Student vaccinations are mandatory in the province of Ontario as ordered through the Ministry of Health. Schools are obligated to follow these orders. If you have a child in FDK - Grade 3, please ensure that your child's immunizations are up to date. Peel Public Health will be issuing letters to applicable families via Canada Post. Official suspensions through the school will be enforced beginning in late February.

Did you know that Peel Public Health provides dental screening for kids in Peel elementary schools? And it’s free!

What is a dental screening? It is a quick look in the child's mouth by a registered dental hygienist. What are the benefits of school dental screening? • It is free, quick, and easy. • It is conveniently provided at school. • It identifies children who may need dental care.

Watch this video to see what happens during a school dental screening: peelregion.ca/dental/schoolscreening

Visit peelregion.ca/dental or call Peel Public Health at 905-799-7700 to learn more. Don’t miss free school dental screening. It can help increase access to free dental services for eligible children.

Oral health is an important part of a child’s overall health!

Did you know?

• Tooth decay is the most common childhood chronic disease in Canada.

• Untreated tooth decay may lead to pain and infection, which may result in difficulty eating, speaking and learning.

To help prevent tooth decay, encourage children to:

• Brush teeth at least 2 times a day.

• Floss every day.

• Visit a dentist regularly.

• Choose nutritious foods and make water the drink of choice.

Learn more about how you can encourage good oral health habits in children by visiting: https://cda-adc.ca/en/oral_health/cfyt/. For more information, call Peel Public Health at 905-799-7700.

With students back in school and the time to turn our clocks back looming, now is the time to refresh our pedestrian safety habits. Celebrate Pedestrian Safety Month this October by sharing tips and tricks with parents and students to ensure a safe walk to and from school. Shorter daylight hours lead to reduced visibility during peak walking and driving times, especially in residential areas.

Always make sure to follow the pedestrian safety checklist this fall:

✓ Wear reflective and/or light-coloured clothing

✓ Carry a flashlight or use glow accessories

✓ Stick to sidewalks and marked crossings

✓ Make eye contact with drivers before crossing

✓ Avoid distractions like phones or headphones

✓ Keep children close and supervised

✓ Drive cautiously and expect the unexpected For more information and classroom resources regarding safe active transportation, visit our website.

Let’s keep our streets safe and welcoming for everyone to walk this Pedestrian Safety Month!

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