St. Jean-Marie Vianney C.E.S. News

Please feel free to click on the Translate button on the bottom of the newsletter to choose your language of preference!

(Hindi, Arabic, Spanish, Tagalog, Polish, Italian, Malayalam, etc.)

Brampton, ON

L6X 0S1
Principal: Tara Persad

Superintendent: Kevin Wendling

Trustee: Darryl D'Souza

Parish: St. Jerome's Parish

School Phone: (905) 497-6888
School Fax: (905) 497-8833
Website: https://viann.dpcdsb.org/

Email: St.Jean-MarieVianneyInfo@dpcdsb.org

Fairness is the ability to be open-minded and act in a just and fair way. Fairness allows us to treat others with mercy and compassion - to feel and act with and for another person. God wants us to treat each person as we would like to be treated.

I do not mean that there should be relief for others and pressure on you, but it is a question of a fair balance between your present abundance and their need, so that their abundance may be for your need, in order that there may be a fair balance. (2 Cor. 8:13-14)

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

• Presents information and ideas clearly, honestly and with sensitivity to others
• Finds meaning, dignity, fulfillment and vocation in work which contributes to the good
• Accepts accountability for one’s own action
• Exercises the rights and responsibilities of Canadian citizenship
• Contributes to the common good

School Begins: 9:00am

Recess: 10:23am - 10:38am

Lunch: 12:01pm - 1:01pm

Recess: 2:23pm - 2:38pm

Dismissal: 3:30pm

June 1- Boys Soccer (spectators welcome)

June 9- Sacramental Liturgy for First Communion & Conformation @ 1:15pm (all welcome)

June 10- Track & Field (spectators welcome)

June 11- Year End Mass & Grad Blessing (all welcome)

June 16- Hearing & Vision Screening (students only)

June 16- Grad Lunch & Dance (students only)

June 24- Play Day (students only)

June 25- Year End Assembly @ 1:15 (all welcome)

June 25- Appreciation Celebration @ 2:40 (volunteers)

Dear St. Jean-Marie Vianney Catholic School Community,

As we come to the close of this school year and my first year at Vianney, I am filled with deep gratitude, pride, and joy. It has truly been a wonderful and rewarding first year, marked by learning, growth, faith, and a strong sense of community. I extend my heartfelt thanks to each of you for the important role you have played in making this year so special and for welcoming me into the Vianney family 'Wolfpack' with such love and welcoming smiles.

To our dedicated and passionate staff, thank you for your unwavering commitment, compassion, and faith-filled service. You bring our Catholic values to life each day in your classrooms and throughout the school. I feel incredibly fortunate to work alongside such a caring and talented team.

To our amazing students, you are the heart of our school. Your enthusiasm, kindness, and commitment to your learning and faith inspire us daily. It has been a privilege getting to know you and witnessing your growth in both knowledge and spirit.

To our parents and guardians, thank you for your ongoing support, encouragement, and partnership. Your involvement and trust are essential to the success and well-being of our students. It is because of you that our school community is filled with such warmth and care.

To our Parent Council, your dedication and hard work behind the scenes have made a meaningful impact on our school this year. Thank you for your time, your energy, and your continued commitment to our school community.

To our Student Monitors, thank you for your responsibility and care in helping to keep our school safe during lunch hours. Your contributions are appreciated and valued.

A special thank you to our parish, for supporting the faith development of our students and staff. Your guidance and presence continue to strengthen the spiritual foundation of our school.

To our custodial team, thank you for ensuring our school remains safe, clean, and welcoming each day. Your work is essential and deeply appreciated.

And to our front office staff, Mr. Ekaete, thank you for being so kind and having a welcoming smile everyday. Your positivity and support ensure that everything runs smoothly each day.

This year has been especially meaningful for me as I reflect on my first year as principal of St. Jean-Marie Vianney. I am truly grateful for the warm welcome and support I have received from students, staff, and families. Together, we have built strong relationships, celebrated our faith, and created many wonderful memories while bringing joy and excitement back into learning.

As we look ahead to the summer months, I wish all of you a safe, restful, and joyful break. May this time bring peace, renewal, and many moments of happiness with family and friends.

Thank you once again for being such an incredible community, aka Wolfpack. I look forward to continuing this journey together in the coming school year.

With gratitude and blessings,

Tara Persad
Principal

To that end, I would like to name all our staff that has come together to make Vianney a safe and fun learning environment:

T. Persad (Principal)

J. Ekaete (H. Secretary)

E. Fraser (JK/SK)

C. Burgos (DECE)

D. Indrakumaran (Gr.1)

K. Wright (Gr. 2/3)

L. Mendoza (3/4)

B. Peterka (4/5)

L. Berger (5/6)

J. Barbour (6/7)

G. MacEachern (7/8)

C. Gendron (Spec Ed)

D. Vella (Lib/PT)

D. Cecile (FSL)

A. O'Connor (ESL)

H. Cropper (ERW)

K. Recinos (ERW)

J. Fernandes (ERW)

A. Gordon (CYCP)

U. Syed (SW)

C. Pirraglia (Psych)

A. Armani (It. DB)

R. Ilas (H. Custodian)

A. Lewandowski (N. Custodian)

S. Thomas (N. Custodian)

M. Glenn (ICT)

A. Spence (SM)

S. Collado (SM)

P. Dhindsa (SM)

At this time of year, we would like to thank those educators who have worked at St. Jean-Marie Vianney and have given so much to our students and have contributed tremendously to our school.

We wish them much success as they continue journeying into their new schools. Your presence has made a difference in the life of our community. From the bottom of all of our hearts, thank you:

Mr. J. Ekaete

Mrs. D. Idrakumaran

Ms. L. Berger

Ms. A. O'Connor

Wishing Ms. Mendoza a heartfelt congratulations on her retirement! Your dedication, kindness, and passion for teaching have made a lasting impact on so many students and colleagues. You will be greatly missed in our Vianney Wolfpack!

We are so grateful for all that you have given over the years, and we wish you continued happiness, good health, and many blessings as you begin this exciting new chapter.

Enjoy your well-deserved retirement!

We ask any families who will be moving out of the area for the 2026- 2027 school year to please notify the office in writing if you haven't done so already. We will be projecting student enrollment for September 2026 and having this information assists us in being more accurate with our projections. Your assistance with this information is greatly appreciated as school organization changes with enrollment at each grade level. Please contact the school to inform us of your leaving.

Bike to School Week is a celebration of cycling and active transportation.

Active transportation is a healthy lifestyle choice that helps students arrive to school energized and ready to learn. When students cycle, walk, and roll to school, it reduces congestion, air pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions, and creates a safer school zone. While using an active mode of transportation to and from school is not always feasible for every student, studies show that school travel planning programs and promotional campaigns like Bike to School Week can make a difference in getting more students outside and enjoying their trip.

There is NO SCHOOL today

It is with great honour we would like to celebrate our SK students as the move on to grade 1.

Come to school showing your sprit to celebrate a successful end of the year.

Shoutout to our grade 8's who came up with the theme!

Come to School with Vianney Spirit!

Monday, June 15- Monochrome Monday (Pri. wear RED, Jr. wear WHITE, Int. wear BLUE)

Tuesday, June 16- Tropical Tuesday (shine the tropics from Vianney)

Wednesday, June 17- World Wednesday (come in your cultural clothing)

Thursday, June 18- Throw Back Thursday to the 1980-2000 (show your retro fashion)

Friday, June 19- Funky Friday (bring on your funky styles)

BONUS DAYS:

Wednesday, June 24- Vianney Spirit Wear

Friday, June 26- Roll into Summer

We are excited to celebrate this milestone in person with our graduates and their family. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Mr. MacEachern or email us.

If you are attending this special event, please RSVP https://schoolinterviews.ca/code/stjmv

so we know how many guest to expect on this very special evening.

As we approach the time of year for June Report Cards. Report Cards will be distributed to our students electronically.

We understand that some parents/guardians may prefer a hard copy of the Report Card. You may request a printed copy by contacting the child's teachers, and we will be more than happy to assist you.

We will be at school for the full day on Friday, June 26th.

If your child will not be at school, please don't forget to call safe arrivals.

Have a blessed summer!

Last Monday enjoy chicken fingers on a bed of basmati rice.

Cost : $7.50

When: Monday

How: Purchase via School Cash Online

*All proceeds will be used to support school initiatives (school beautification, presentations, activities, resources, technology, etc.).

Pizza Tuesday! 🍕

Grabb-A-Pizza is at Vianney last Tuesday with fresh, hot pizza.

Cost : $2.50 per slice; $1.00 per juice

When: Tuesday

How: Purchase via School Cash Online

Choice: Pepperoni or Cheese

*All proceeds will be used to support school initiatives (school beautification, presentations, activities, resources, technology, etc.).

Last Wednesday for JAMAICA ISLAND CUISINE!

Every Wednesday enjoy your choice of:

• Jerk Chicken with Rice & Peas
• Fried Chicken with Rice & Peas
• BBQ Fried Chicken with Rice & Peas
• Curried Chickpeas (Chana) with Rice & Peas

ONLY $7.50 each!

Bonus: Add coleslaw for FREE!

*All proceeds will be used to support school initiatives (school beautification, presentations, activities, resources, technology, etc.).

Last Friday for Sub or Wrap Day

Cost : $7.50 per Wrap

When: Fridays

How: Purchase via School Cash Online

Choice: Assorted, Turkey, Veggie and Grilled Chicken.

*All proceeds will be used to support school initiatives (school beautification, presentations, activities, resources, technology, etc.).

🌞 Happy June everyone!

As another fantastic school year comes to a close, the Parent Council would like to take a moment to reflect on what an incredible year it has been for our school community. From school events and initiatives to family engagement opportunities, it has been wonderful seeing families come together to support our students and school. We are so grateful for the continued encouragement, involvement, and community spirit shown throughout the year, and we are already looking forward to an even bigger and better school year ahead.

🫶We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of the families who came out and supported our Parent Engagement Evening. It was amazing to see so many families connecting, participating, and enjoying the evening together. Events like these truly highlight the strength and positivity within our school community.

💙A big thank you also goes out to all of our amazing vendors and community partners who helped make the evening such a success. We would especially like to recognize the PLH organization for delivering such an energetic, and impactful presentation. Their enthusiasm left a lasting impression on everyone in attendance.

🙏🏾As we prepare for next school year, we encourage parents and guardians to consider getting involved with Parent Council. Whether you can volunteer occasionally or take on a larger role, every contribution helps make a difference in building a strong and supportive school community for our children.

Thank You all for a great Year!💙

Stay Connected 📲

Parents are encouraged to join the Vianney WhatsApp Group to stay informed about Parent Council updates and upcoming events.

👉 Join here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KXQVj6HDuEaDuBGpMG3SGG?mode=gi_t

Next Meeting 📍

Our Final meeting will take place in-person on June 11 at 6PM in the St. Jean-Marie Vianney Staffroom. We look forward to your participation!

Microsoft Teams meeting

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/248950214732085?p=HlhxAfbikE1z5suGb3

Meeting ID: 248 950 214 732 085

Passcode: 4wk7DS9K

June is the month dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

National Indigenous History Month

Pride Month (National)

Filipino Heritage Month (National)

Italian Heritage Month (National)

Portuguese Heritage Month (National)

Brain Injury Awareness Month (National)

Deafblind Awareness Month (Provincial)

Seniors' Month (Provincial) ​

June 1- Ontario Day

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

With the arrival of warmer temperatures and more time spent outdoors, we wanted to remind you how to protect yourself and your loved ones from Blacklegged Ticks, which are native to our region, live in wooded areas, tall grasses and bushes, and may carry Lyme Disease.

In this regard, we encourage you to read the fact sheet from Health Ontario which indicates how to prevent tick bites when outdoors.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

• 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!

1. 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.
2. DO NOT drop your child(ren) off in the bus loading zone or in the bus lane, only in the DRIVE THRU lane
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Students walking and using the crosswalk, need to respect the crossing guard on duty.
6. 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.

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.

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.

• 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

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.

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.

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

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.

Students should not bring toys, valuables or items of importance to school. The school cannot assume responsibility for valuables brought to school.

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/