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

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75 Jordensen Dr,

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
X: @VianneyDPCDSB
Website: https://viann.dpcdsb.org/

Email: St.Jean-MarieVianneyInfo@dpcdsb.org

Respect…is seeing the goodness in others. It helps us to see others as God sees them, to accept them as they are, and to treat them with dignity. God wants us to treat all people with the respect they deserve.

For though I am free with respect to all, I have made myself a servant to all, so that I might win more of them. (1 Cor. 9:19)

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

• Has a confident, positive sense of self and respect for the dignity and welfare of others
• Honours the rights, responsibilities and contributions of self and others
• Values and honours the important role of family in society
• Values the environment and uses resources wisely
• Honours the faith traditions, world religions and life journeys of all people of goodwill

Supervision begins in the back of the school at 8:45am (field is closed during this time). For your child's safety, please do not send your child earlier as there is no supervision.

School Begins: 9:00am

Recess: 10:23am - 10:38am

Lunch: 12:01pm - 1:01pm

Recess: 2:23pm - 2:38pm

Dismissal: 3:30pm

Feb. 11: Grad Pictures & Valentines Dance (students only)

Feb. 12: Soccer Drills for Gr. K- 6/7 (students only)

Feb. 12: Interview Evening

Feb. 13: P.A. Day- Interviews held during the Day

Feb. 17: Chocolate orders due via cash online

Feb. 27: Virtue Assembly at 9:30am (all welcome)

Please Note: With the winter months and unpredictable weather, please make sure your child is connected to their classes google classroom.

February is Black History Month. Both Federal and Provincial governments recognize the importance of Black History Month. As Canadians and, more importantly, as a Catholic Community, we are called to live in solidarity. Solidarity requires that we learn from, and about our brothers and sisters in Christ. Regardless of the demographics of your school community, Black History is a conversation we must all be present to as it is everyone's history.

We will celebrate Black Excellence as a school at St. Jean-Marie Vianney starting with a virtual liturgy on Feb. 2nd followed by various activities in the classroom throughout the month and memorable black excellence quotes on morning announcements daily.

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

We celebrate National Sweater Day on Feb. 5th, a meaningful opportunity to reflect on our energy use and its impact on climate change. This day aligns with our commitment to fostering environmental awareness and action among our students.

The Eco-Team is leading an exciting initiative where all students will be invited to make a pledge to reduce energy use. Each student can make their pledge and sign their name to a sweater-shaped template as a symbol of their commitment to caring for the environment.

Come to school showing your sprit to celebrate being part of the Vianney Family. Love will be in the air this week.

Come to School with Vianney Spirit!

Monday, Feb. 9 - Everything Hearts Day

Tuesday, Feb. 10 - Red or Pink Day

Wednesday, Feb. 11- Dress to Impress

Thursday, Feb. 12 - Everything Valentines Day

Friday, Feb. 13- Cozy up at home & watch a feel-good movie/show

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.

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"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

As we approach the release of First Term Report Cards, we would like to remind families that report cards will be distributed electronically through your Parent Portal. Reminder notices have been sent home by the school and school board.

If you are not yet registered for the Parent Portal, please refer to the most recent email for setup instructions or contact the school office for support. Ensuring your account is active will allow you to access your child’s report card as soon as it becomes available.

We appreciate your understanding as the board makes this transition.

🍪 Munchie Mondays are Here! 🎉

Treat your kid(s) to a tasty snack while supporting our grade 8 grads!

They will be selling:

• Ice Cream Sandwiches
• Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Salty Popcorn
• White Cheddar Popcorn

Each item is just $2.00!

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.

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.

In recognition of Ash Wednesday, we will be offering a special hot lunch pasta from Toninos. Students can enjoy a hot pasta lunch with Tomato Sauce or Butter, or Gluten‑Free with Tomato or Butter.

Choose between:

• Tomato Sauce: $6 each
• Butter: $6 each
• Gluten Free Tomato or Butter: $6

How It Works:

• You must place your order on cash online between Feb. 2 to Feb. 12.
• 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: Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026

How: Purchase via School Cash Online

Wednesday Chicken Fingers or Garlic Bread! 🍗🧄🧀

Vianney, we’re excited to bring Grabb-A-Bite to offer Chicken Fingers or Garlic Bread!

Choose between:

• Chicken Fingers with Fries $7
• Chicken Fingers with Veggie Sticks $7
• Garlic Cheese Bread/Sticks with Fries $7
• Garlic Cheese Bread/Sticks with Veggie Sticks $7

How It Works:

• 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 for the next month to order.
• All proceeds will be used to support school initiatives (school beautification, presentations, activities, resources, technology, etc.).

Cost : $7.00 per combo

When: Wednesdays

How: Purchase via School Cash Online

Choice: Chicken Fingers or Garlic Cheese Bread with a side

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.

It Just Keeps Getting Better at Vianney! Don’t miss out, order now and enjoy delicious hotdogs on Thursday's at Vianney!

How It Works:

• 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 : $7.00 per Hotdog

When: Thursdays

How: Purchase via School Cash Online

Choice: Beef or 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.

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.

We are pleased to announce that the Scholastic Book Fair will be returning to Vianney.

The Book Fair will run from February 9 to February 18, providing all classes with the opportunity to visit and explore a wide selection of books. In addition, the Book Fair will be open during parent-teacher conferences on the evening of February 12 and during the day on February 13.

A percentage of all sales will go toward enhancing our library resources. We appreciate your continued support in fostering a love of reading within our school community.

There is no school for students. The school is open if you have booked an interview with your child's teacher.

The school is closed for Family Day

Pink Shirt Day is an annual event against bullying held in Canada and New Zealand. Participants wear pink shirts to raise awareness about bullying, particularly in schools.

Pink Shirt Day was started in 2007 in Canada, where it is held on the last Wednesday of February each year.

💝 February Parent Council Updates & Upcoming Events

Chocolate Fundraiser 🍫

Our chocolate fundraiser is well underway! A heartfelt thank you to all the families who have opted in and supported this initiative; your participation truly makes a difference and helps support our school community.

Just a reminder that all payments for chocolate cases are due by February 17, 2026. Thank you for your continued support!

Want to sell more? 🎉

Additional chocolate cases can be requested once your first case has been paid for.

📲 Request more cases via the Vianney WhatsApp Group, or

📧 Email us at sjmvparentcouncil@gmail.com

Thank you for helping make our fundraiser a success!

Upcoming Events 📅

Hearts and Harmony Dance 💃🕺

The Hearts and Harmony Dance will take place on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, for students during the school day.

✨ Glow items will be available for purchase on School Cash Online for students to use at the dance.

Shrove Tuesday 🥞

We will be celebrating Shrove Tuesday on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Students will be provided with pancakes and juice boxes to mark the occasion.

Stay Connected 📲

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

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

Parent Council Meeting

Our next Parent Council meeting will be held on Wednesday February 4, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. All parents and guardians are welcome to attend—we’d love to have you join us!

Thank you for your continued support and involvement in our school community—we truly appreciate it! 💙

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Join the meeting now

Meeting ID: 259 937 891 085 89

Passcode: TN6hK7kN

February -

Black History Month

National Inclusive Education Month

Psychology Month

Winter Walk Month

February 1-7 - National Catholic Health Care Week

February 2 - Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord

February 2 - World Day for Consecrated Life

February 11 - International Day of Women and Girls in Science

February 11 - World Day of the Sick

February 19 - DPCDSB’s Entry Planning Evening for Students with Differing Abilities

When and Where:

Wednesday, February 11th, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST, Free to all registrants

ONLINE VIA ZOOM

About this event:

This workshop provides parents/caregivers of teens with an understanding of stress and stress-reducing strategies.

Detailed topics include:

• what is stress and anxiety

• the impact of stress on the body and functioning

• signs of stress and early identification

• common stressors

• healthy versus unhealthy coping strategies

• stress-reducing strategies for caregivers and their teens (ages 12-17 years old).

Register via Eventbrite:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/managing-stress-in-youth-a-workshop-for-parents-and-caregivers-tickets-1980869186059?aff=oddtdtcreator

When and Where:

Thursday, February 19th, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST, Free to all registrants

ONLINE VIA ZOOM

About this event:

This workshop for parents and caregivers offers valuable insights to recognize warning signs and implement practical strategies to help children overcome school refusal and absenteeism.

Detailed topics include:

· An overview of what school absenteeism and refusal is

· Risk factors/ warning signs

· Four functions of school refusal

· How to talk about school refusal with your child

· Practical solutions

· Supports and resources

Register vía Eventbrite:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1980869946333?aff=oddtdtcreator

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

• 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!

Student verification forms have been sent home and are still being collected. Please send back all verification forms as soon as possible. We ask that you kindly review all information to ensure that it is correct. Please ensure that all phone numbers and email address are accurate in case we need to contact you should your child be sick at school.

It is important that we are able to contact someone in the case of an emergency. Please fill out and return the emergency student verification sheets that will be sent home with your child. Remember that those people you list as contacts are automatically given permission to pick up your child from school. They are needed in case we cannot contact you. It makes sense to have a relative, neighbor, or friend who lives close to the school and is available during the day to pick up your child in case of illness, concussion, or changes of clothes that inevitably happen. If your child is sick, there must be someone available to pick them up if you are unable to leave work.

The Kiss n’ Ride program is available to provide the convenience and safety for our students and parents driving to our school. Please take a moment to review the following procedures to ensure safety for all students and parents using Kiss N’ Ride.

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.

We want to ensure the safety of all students at all times. Please drive slowly. Thank you for your continued cooperation.

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.

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:

• 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

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.

St. Jean-Marie Vianney 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. We at Vianney would appreciate the cooperation of the entire school community by NOT sending any lunches or snacks that contain nut or nut byproducts including peanut butter alternatives (i.e. WowButter), or other products containing nuts or nut oils (i.e., Nutella). If a student who has such an allergy comes into contact with anything containing peanuts, nuts, nut oils or derivatives, it could be life threatening. Some students have such a severe allergy that only the smell of the allergen may cause a reaction. Please make sure that all of your children’s caregivers are aware of the food restrictions. Moreover, please do not send food for birthdays or special occasions.

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.

Parents are responsible for ensuring that all medications and forms are updated for any student who requires medication to be administered at school. If your child requires medication, please have the necessary forms completed and return them, along with any medication, to the office as soon as possible. Forms are available in the office. Please remember to check the expiry dates of all medication before bringing them to school.

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.

It is important for students to be attending school on time and ready to work. When students are late they miss important information and routines. We realize that throughout the year there will be times when a child is sick and will have to miss school. In the event that your child is late or absent, please call the school at (905) 497-6888 press “1” for the attendance line and leave a message. Messages can be left on the school line at any time. When leaving a message, please state the following information:

• 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.

Your participation in your child’s school life is fundamental to his or her educational success. Effective and on-going communication between home and school takes a variety of forms and operates on a variety of levels. Should you have any concerns regarding your child’s progress or issues in the classroom, please do not hesitate to call and leave a message for your child’s teacher with some times that are convenient to reach you. Please do not let problems fester. A quick phone call, or note in your child’s agenda asking the teacher to call you can help put your mind at ease. All students in Grades 1 to 8 have received an agenda. The agenda are wonderful tool for time management, organizational skills and home-school communication.

Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board has developed a Concussion Policy and Guidelines for students who have been diagnosed with a concussion by either a medical doctor or nurse practitioner. School staff cannot diagnose a concussion. Anytime a student reports to the office with a head injury, the parent/guardian will be contacted and the incident will be entered into the school’s “Documentation of Head Injuries” log. This is precautionary only, and we ask that you check your child when he/she gets home for any signs of a concussion or illness. We will also encourage you to go onto our school website, where a brochure containing information about Concussions is provided. Again this is a precautionary measure and for information purposes.

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/