ST. TIMOTHY C.E.S.
MARCH 2026
Supervision begins at 8:45 AM
School Start time is 9:00 AM
Morning Recess is 10:31 - 10:46 AM
Lunch 12:09 - 1:09 PM
Afternoon Recess is 2:32 - 2:57 PM
School End time is 3:30 PM
During the month of March, we will focus on the virtue of Kindness.
God wants us to give generously to others around us.
A person of kindness:
- is gentle and sensitive to others
- stands by their friends in time of need
- shares their time and talents
- says nice things about others from the heart
- always looks for ways to be helpful God wants us to be kind to everyone we meet.
KINDNESS is about more than just pretending to be nice. It is about helping and playing with others because we want to, not because we feel we have to. We have all been given the fruit of the Holy Spirit called kindness, which is the act of loving and giving generously to others as God does. Our empathy for others is transformed into action that extends beyond concern for ourselves and allows us to see God in every face that we meet.
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
As we begin the month of March, we find ourselves deep within the season of Lent—a sacred time of reflection, prayer, and renewal. Lent invites us to slow down, look inward, and draw closer to God by choosing actions that reflect Jesus’ love in our daily lives. It is a season that reminds us that transformation often begins with simple moments of compassion, humility, and grace.
This month, our school community focuses on the virtue of Kindness. Kindness is more than a polite gesture; it is a way of seeing others through the eyes of Christ. When we choose to act with kindness, we acknowledge the dignity of every person and help build a community rooted in hope and belonging.
In a world that can sometimes feel broken with division, anger, and hurt, our call as Catholics is clear: to be signs of God’s love where love is lacking, and carriers of kindness where it is most needed. Even the smallest act—a smile, a helping hand, a word of encouragement—has the power to soften hearts and brighten someone’s path. These moments, though simple, reflect the Gospel message we are called to live each day.
My hope is that throughout Lent, our students, staff, and families will embrace opportunities to be instruments of peace and kindness. Together, let us create spaces where compassion grows, empathy deepens, and everyone feels included, valued, and loved.
May this season lead us closer to God and closer to one another, as we focus on prayer, fasting, and acts of charity to help us prepare for the joy of Easter.
Blessings,
M. Masucci
Principal
* * * * * IMPORTANT DATES * * * * *
MARCH 2026 | VIRTUE OF KINDNESS
ALL MONTH until Easter:
Lenten Collection of 🧼Soap (Grades K-3), 🕯️Candles (Grades 4-6), and 🧂Salt (Grade 7-8)
March 2 - 8: Social Work Week; Black Mental Health Week
Tuesday March 3 - Grade 8 Graduation Photos by LifeTouch
Wednesday March 4 - Steelheads Hockey Game (Grades 6, 7, 8)
Friday March 6 - World Day of Prayer
Sunday March 8 - International Women's Day | Daylight Savings Time
Tuesday March 10 - Wednesday March 11 - Sewing Studio Workshops for Grades 1-8
Wednesday March 11 - Mississauga South Family of Schools Dance Competition @ Iona CSS
Wednesday March 11 -St. Catherine of Siena Church - First Reconciliation for Grade 2 at 7:00 PM
Thursday March 12 - Lenten Confessions for Grades 3-8 @ 9:30 AM
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Monday March 16 - Friday March 20 - MARCH BREAK: SCHOOL CLOSED
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Tuesday March 17 - St. Patrick's Day
Saturday March 21 - World Down Syndrome Day (3-21)
Sunday March 22 - World Water Day
Monday March 23 - Catholic School Council Meeting @ 6:00 PM
Wednesday March 25 - Re-Take photos as needed for Grade 8 Graduation | Staff Photo
Thursday March 26 - Grade 4 Field Trip to Medieval Times
Thursday March 26 - Friday March 27 - Pathway & Transitions Teacher visits Grades 7 & 8 classes
Friday March 27 - Earth Hour with the Great Big Crunch & Great Gulp *K-Grade 8 students are asked to bring something crunchy & re-usable water bottle*
Sunday March 29 - Palm Sunday
Monday March 30 - HOLY WEEK begins
APRIL 2026 | VIRTUE OF LOVE
Thursday April 2 - Stations of the Cross for Holy Thursday (Ms. Murphy and Ms. Zivkovic's classes)
Thursday April 2 - Autism Awareness Day
Friday April 3 - GOOD FRIDAY *School is Closed*
Sunday April 5 - EASTER Sunday *Alleluia!*
Monday April 6 - EASTER MONDAY *School is Closed*
Wednesday April 8 - Grades 7 & 8 Immunization Clinic
Wednesday April 8 - Junior / Intermediate In-School Speech Finals
Friday April 10 - Top Finalists at Mississauga South Family of Schools Junior / Intermediate Speech Competition at St. Raymond CES
Tuesday April 14 - Grade 2 Field Trip to Ripley's Aquarium
Thursday April 16 - Easter Mass in the Gym at 9:30 AM
Friday April 17 - Blessed Adoration | Faithful Friday
Wednesday April 22 - Earth Day
Wednesday April 22 - Grade 4 Field Trip to Silvercreek Outdoor Education Centre
Thursday April 23 - Primary/Junior/Intermediate Teams at Chess Tournament @ St. Kateri Tekakwitha
Thursday April 23 - DPCDSB Budget Meeting Webinar at 6:30 - 7:30 PM *Link will be shared*
MAY 2026 | VIRTUE OF ACCEPTANCE | Month of Mary
Sunday May 3 to Saturday May 9 - Catholic Education Week in Ontario | THEME: Pilgrims of Hope - On the Path to Holiness
Tuesday May 5 - Journey into Learning for newly registered JK Students
Wednesday May 6 to Thursday May 7 - Talent Show Evenings
Sunday May 10 - Mothers' Day
Tuesday May 12 - Métis presentation for Grade 3 classes
Friday May 15 - P.A. DAY *No Classes for Students*
Monday May 18 - VICTORIA DAY *School is Closed*
Wednesday May 20 to Friday May 22 - Grade 8 Overnight Trip to Ottawa
Tuesday May 26 to Thursday May 28 - Tree Planting with the City of Mississauga
Tuesday May 26 - Grade 3 Field Trip to Peel Children's Water Festival
Thursday May 28 - St. Catherine of Siena Church - Confirmation for Grade 7 at 7:00 PM
Friday May 29 - Marian liturgical celebration in honour of Mother Mary
Saturday May 30 - St. Catherine of Siena Church - First Holy Communion for Grade 2 at 10:00 AM
JUNE 2026 | VIRTUE OF FAIRNESS
June 1 to 3 - E.Q.A.O. assessments for Grade 6 students
June 3 to 5 - E.Q.A.O. assessments for Grade 3 students
Friday June 5 - FDK Field Trip to Bronte Creek Provincial Park
Friday June 5 - PLASP 50th Anniversary Celebration at 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Sunday June 7 - St. Catherine of Siena Parish 70th Anniversary Mass
Monday June 8 - P.A. DAY *No Classes for Students*
Tuesday June 9 - Mississauga South Family of Schools Track & Field Meet
Wednesday June 10 - Grade 3 Field Trip to Crawford Lake Conservation Area
Tuesday June 16 - DPCDSB Board Track & Field Meet
Wednesday June 17 - Grade 8 Graduation Celebration and Ceremony at Le Tréport
Sunday June 21 - Fathers' Day
Tuesday June 23 - Term Two Report Cards (digital version) sent home via Parent Portal
Wednesday June 24 - Year-end Liturgy followed by Final gathering and blessing
Friday June 26 - Last Day of Classes *Have a safe and happy Summer ! *
LUNCH FOOD DAYS [PRE-PAID SchoolCash Online Orders Only]
Mondays: Pizza; Tuesdays: Lunch Lady; Wednesdays: Harveys; Thursdays: Subway; Fridays: Pizza
CLASS OF 2026 GRADUATION PHOTO DAY👩🏻🎓🧑🏻🎓
Only for those students who missed the photo day or need a re-take, LifeTouch photography will be at the school on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Please wear the appropriate clothing.
GRADE 8 TRIP
Information about registration and payment for the Grade 8 overnight trip to Ottawa has been finalized. The dates are Wednesday, May 20 to Friday, May 22, 2026. Stay tuned for more information.
SAVE THE DATE:
Grade 8 Graduation Ceremony and Celebration will be on Wednesday, JUNE 17th, 2026. More information to follow.
Primary Titans (Grades 1-3), Junior Titans (Grades 4-6), and Intermediate Titans (Grades 7-8) have wonderful opportunities to join athletics, clubs, and activities, many of which are listed below:
- P.A.L.S. - Playground Activity Leaders in the School
- Pr/Jr/Int Chess Club
- Jr. Comic Book Club
- Int. Dance Crew
- Games Club
- Grade 4 Bracelet-Making / Craft Club
- Choir
- Mental Health Action Team
- Eco Team
- Library Helpers
- Forest of Reading
- Jr/Int Speech Competitions
- Talent Show Auditions
- Girls-at-Bat Club
- Jr/Int Intramurals
THANK YOU to our staff members who volunteer their time and effort to ensure that our students have opportunities to enrich their educational experiences. "Teamwork Makes the Dream Work!"
At St. Timothy Catholic Elementary School, we understand that the purpose of the EQAO assessment is to promote academic excellence and improvement in student achievement throughout all schools in our province. As educators, we respond to our EQAO results with appropriate accountability, integrity and due diligence. As a Catholic school and as Catholic educators, however, we are called to respond in a distinctive manner for we believe that our students are described not only in terms of knowledge and skills, but also in terms of values, attitudes and actions. When we encourage our students to utilize all of their God-given gifts to the best of their ability, we are fostering an environment of servitude and promoting the understanding that we are loved and valued as children of God because of who we are rather than how we perform and what we produce.
Our Grade 3 and 6 students will be participating in the Math and Language provincial assessments during the week of June 1st – 5th. More information will be sent home prior to the dates. It is important for students to be in attendance at school during assessment dates; we ask that families do not schedule any vacation during this period.
The types of questions included in the EQAO e-assessment will be familiar to our students as they are based on the work they have been doing throughout the year. Sample assessments are available on the EQAO website for Grade 3 students and for Grade 6 students.
The EQAO assessment results help us to continue to improve upon the quality Catholic education offered to your children. For more information please visit here.
Denise Wild's Sewing Studio is coming to our school with a specialty program like you’ve never seen before — a dynamic, engaging sewing workshop that breaks the creative mold! The Sewing Studio’s stereotype-busting mentors guide each student through success, teaching Grades 1-8 students how to sew with a sewing machine. Each child will gain confidence, develop their growth mindset, and complete a project from start to finish while being motivated and inspired. Not only does sewing get you hands-on and help you flex your creative muscles, it also helps you feel joyful, mindful, and focused. More information is available in the parent letter in SchoolMessenger.
COMING SOON TO ST. TIMOTHY SCHOOL ON MARCH 10 & 11!
World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) is a global awareness day that occurs on the 21st day of the 3rd month of each year. This date was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down Syndrome. On WDSD, people with Down Syndrome and those who live and work with them throughout the world organize and invite others to participate in activities to raise public awareness. The impact of this day is to help to create a single global voice advocating for the rights, inclusion and well-being of people with Down Syndrome. DPCDSB is committed to inclusion of all people within our school communities and schools are encouraged to participate in activities to support the voice of people with Down Syndrome.
ST. TIMOTHY CES - Catholic School Council (CSC) 2025-2026
All parents/guardians are welcome to attend St. Timothy Catholic School Council meetings in-person or virtually.
Co-Chairs: Jessica Ponte and Julie Russo
Treasurer: Shelley Hamilton-Martins
Co-Secretaries: Antoinette Berlongieri and Luz Saldana
Parish Representative: Patricia Patrizio
Teacher Rep: D. Gdyczynski
Teacher Rep: B. Kontostergios
Principal: M. Masucci
For more information about Catholic School Council in DPCDSB, click the LINK below:
NEXT MEETING: Monday, March 23rd at 6:00 PM
All parents/guardians are welcome.
T.H.I.N.K.
T. H.I.N.K. before you speak, write, or post!
T - is it True?
H - is it Helpful?
I - is it Inspiring?
N - is it Necessary?
K - is it Kind?
The students at St. Timothy School are taking a stance and THINKING before they speak. Please use these strategies at home, as to support the learning at school. Together we continue to support student well-being and model the virtues of our faith.
W.W.J.D.
WWJD is a popular acronym that is a simple yet powerful reminder to always act with love, compassion, and kindness toward others.
The idea behind it is that anytime you encounter a situation, you are to ask yourself, What Would Jesus Do? Then, that is what you are supposed to do.
So next time you’re faced with a difficult decision or encounter someone who may not see eye-to-eye with you, remember WWJD. Let’s choose love over hate and understanding over division. Together, let’s make this world a better place one small action at a time – and treat others as Jesus would and as we would want to be treated!
W. I. T. S.
The WITS program is how students at St. Timothy School are learning to solve problems in class and outside at recess. This program helps resolve and de-escalate problems before they become more severe. Staff continue to model these problem-solving strategies on a regular basis.
VOLUNTEERS - CBC with VSS
Attention to Parent Volunteers - TRIPS, SCHOOL EVENTS, etc.
Here is a great chance to help out at the school. A Criminal Background Check (CBC) is required for all volunteers (Annual Declarations for existing Volunteers).
Criminal Background Check must be with a Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) - Level 3.
If you wish to accompany your child on a field trip as a supervisor or volunteer at the school, it is advisable to get your CBC-VSS early in the school year, as there is a processing time.
A letter may be obtained from the school to indicate that you are volunteering at St. Timothy C.E.S
COMMUNICATIONS: SCHOOL MESSENGER
Board Communications and School Information Updates are distributed via School Messenger.
We ask that parents/guardians check to see that they have not blocked School Messenger on their e-mail and/or text messaging settings. It is advisable that you set up the School Messenger app on your mobile phone. You may also inform the school about absences using School Messenger, which reports the absence in real time without having to call the Office. A note in your child's agenda is also helpful for the teacher.
Child Safety
The Child and Family Services Act compels educators to report any issues that may compromise a child’s welfare. If a staff member suspects any issue that may affect a child’s safety, then they have a duty to report to the Children’s Aid Society (CAS). It is not the role of the educator to investigate. That is the role of CAS as they deem appropriate.
Allergy Alert
Some of the students in our school have severe life threatening allergic reactions to tree nuts, peanuts, peanut butter, peanut oils and any peanut by-products. For some children, even the smell of nuts or trace amounts of oil can bring on a severe attack. We need your cooperation! We kindly ask that you DO NOT send snacks to school that contain nuts or any nut products.
Please note that to ensure the continued safety of all students, the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board with the support of the Anaphylactic Society and the Peel Health Department has recommended that students not bring peanut butter alternatives (e.g. Wow butter, soy butter, sunflower butter) to school. We thank you for your cooperation in supporting student safety.
Head Injury Protocol
When a student receives an injury/bump to the head (however minor), it is Board Policy that we inform parents. This is precautionary only, and we request that you check your child when he/she gets home for any signs of a concussion or illness. A brochure containing information about concussions is also available. Again, this is a precautionary measure and for informational purpose.
ATTENDANCE and Safe Arrival: School Messenger
Whether it’s a medical appointment, an illness or other important event, there are times when students may need to be away from school. Using the SafeArrival system, parents will be able to report daily or future absences in one of three ways:
Web:
- Go to the SafeArrival website at go.schoolmessenger.ca
- Select Sign Up to create your account. (Only needed for the initial setup, after that you will click on login).
- Select Attendance.
- Select Report an Absence.
App:
- Download and install the SchoolMessenger app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store. Please note that SafeArrival uses the SchoolMessenger app.
- Select Sign-Up. (Only needed for the initial setup, after that you will click on login).
- You will be prompted to enter your email (same email address your school has on file) and create a password.
- The system will send a link to the same email address the school has on file, please click on the link you have received in your email to activate your account.
Phone:
- Call the toll-free number 1-844-435-3440
- Listen to and follow the instructions to report an absence.
- If the system doesn’t recognize your caller ID, you will be asked to enter the student’s home phone number or any phone number for the guardian that is on file with the school.
Parents self-reporting their child's absence reduces the calls to the office for the parent, and the calls to the office from the school. Your support is appreciated.
MARCH BREAK in the REGION OF PEEL
ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA PARISH
2340 Hurontario Street
Mississauga, ON L5B 1N1
905-272-1454
Email: stcatherineofsienami@archtoronto.org
Website: https://stcatherineofsienami.archtoronto.org/en/
Livestream Mass: https://cdn.boltwave.com/scos_mississauga_on_ca__cdn_stream.html
Church Weekly Bulletins: https://stcatherineofsienami.archtoronto.org/en/bulletin/
Sunday Mass Times:
8:30 AM (English); 10:00 AM (Italian); 11:30 AM (English);
1:00 PM (English); 4:00 PM (English); 6:00 PM (Spanish)
