St. Teresa of Calcutta Newsletter

During Holy Week at St. Teresa of Calcutta, students reflect on the profound sacrifice Jesus made for us and remember that He came to show us the path to eternal life.

Let us keep in mind that Jesus led by example, giving His life for us. He is our role model, and we strive to live our lives in accordance with the lessons He taught us.

Palm Sunday (or Passion Sunday) marks the entrance of Jesus into Jerusalem. Holy Thursday commemorates the institution of Communion and the betrayal by Judas. Good Friday solemnly observes the arrest, trial, crucifixion, death, and burial of Jesus Christ.

Happy Easter to everyone!

As we celebrate this sacred season, we are reminded of renewal, hope, and the promise of new beginnings. May we continue to walk in the light of the Lord—our guide, our strength, and our salvation. Let us move forward with courage, compassion, and a commitment to living out our Catholic faith each day.

As Earth Week approaches, we are called once again to reflect on the incredible gift of creation. Our planet—our shared home—deserves our care, respect, and stewardship. As a school community, we remain dedicated to nurturing environmental awareness, building students’ skills, and creating a greener, healthier learning environment.

A heartfelt thank you to Ms. Casciaro, Ms. Corapi, and our Eco‑Team for their continued leadership and passion in promoting environmental responsibility throughout our school.

On April 22, we celebrate Administrative Professionals’ Day. We extend our sincere appreciation to Mrs. Gordon for her dedication, hard work, and the many ways she supports our students and our entire school community.

Wishing you and your family a blessed, peaceful, and joy-filled Easter weekend.

God Bless,
G. Maddison

Congratulations to the recipients of our March Virtue of Kindness certificates:

Ms. Scarpelli FDK

Dominka H.

Mariella C.

Ms. Medeiros/Ms. Graveline and Ms. Pereira FDK

Angel

Julian

Ms. Iassogna Gr.1

Ivy M.

Alexandra M.

Ms. Hassell Gr.1/2

Giordano

Wissam

Ms. Bailey Gr. 1/2

Victoria

Diego

Nick

Ms. Casciaro Gr. 3

Maxi R.

Valentina T.

Ms. Armstrong Gr. 4

Zlata

Moriah

Sofiia

Ms. Pereira Gr.4/5

Heidi

David

Mrs. Neiva Gr.5/6

Ellaiza

Izzy

Mr. Salinas Gr.6/7

Simon Y.

Vita P.

Ms. Guzik Gr.7/8

Cyrelle-Jae

Venice

Mr. Felice Gr. 7/8

Matvii

Maryam

Students earn WWJD tickets when they demonstrate the Catholic Graduate Expectations. Tickets are entered into a weekly draw on Virtual Mondays. We celebrate what the student did and how they followed Jesus. Teachers had out tickets selectively when students demonstrate these positive behaviours:

1. A Caring Family Member

I show love and I use kind words

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2. A Faithful Person

I show my faith every day.

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3. A Respectful Friend

I treat others the way I want to be treated.

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4. A Responsible Citizen

I take care of my classroom and school.

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5. A Lifelong Learner

I try my best and do not give up.

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6. A Peace Maker

I help solve problems calmly.

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7. A Person with Integrity

I make good choices, even when no one is watching.

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• If you go out for lunch, students may leave the school between 11:55 and 12:00.

• Students should not be calling home during the school day for permission to go out for lunch.

• Due to allergies at our school, please do not bring food back to school - finish all food and treat items before returning

• If families are dropping of lunch, please leave on the lunch table. Your child will be called down if they do not come and pick it up by 12:00

• Students invited to stay for lunch must be seated for the first 20 minutes.

• A Student Monitor will supervise the entry/exit door at lunch recess to help supervise: only one boy and one girl at a time may use a pass for the washroom.

Teachers and monitors on duty will supervise the primary, Junior and Intermediate yard and fields.

Hands and feet to self. Use kind words. Find a supervisor if you need help solving a problem.

• Drive into the Kiss and Ride lane.
• Pull up beside the sidewalk. Children should only exit from the passenger side onto the sidewalk for safety.
• After your child gets out, pull away safely.

• You may park in the lot or on the street as per posted traffic signs. If you prefer to walk your child to the school yard or the Kindergarten gated area. Please do NOT leave your car unattended in the Kiss & Ride lane.

• On rainy days, students may enter through their regular entry doors or the front doors of the school.

• After school, a line of cars in the Kiss and Ride lane is normal since many parents arrive at the same time.

• Please do not leave your vehicle unattended in the Kiss and Ride lanes.
• Students should enter vehicles from the passenger side for safety.
• Once your child is in the car, pull out slowly and safely into the drive‑through lane.
• As cars leave, vehicles waiting in line should move forward to keep the line moving.

Thank you for your continued cooperation and commitment to our school community.

School begins: 8:55 a.m. *Please arrive at school on time

First Recess: 11:00-11:15 a.m.

Lunch: 11:55-12:55 p.m.

Second Recess: 2:25-2:35 p.m.

Dismissal: 3:25 p.m.

YARD SUPERVISION

Staff supervision of students in the playground begins at 8:40 a.m. To ensure your child’s safety, we appreciate your cooperation and understanding in this matter.

Important Reminder

Pets on school property For the safety and well-being of all our students, we kindly ask that pets are not brought onto school property during drop-off and pick-up. Even well-behaved animals can be unpredictable around children, and some students may have allergies or fears. To help us maintain a safe and comfortable environment for everyone, we ask for your full cooperation in keeping pets off school grounds.

Build friendships/social skills

Strengthen faith and community involvement

Develop problem solving skills

Develop organizational skills

Increase gross and fine motor skills

Develop foundational literacy and numeracy skills

Foster creativity

Maintain physical activity levels

Independence in toileting/dressing, etc.

Co- Chairs-

Chris Garofalo and Julia Van de Kraats

Secretary–

Nelly Xavier Cordner

Treasurer-

Claudia Filipe

OAPCE Representative –

Kelly Amaral

Parish Representative–

Janet Kus and Heather Dawson

Teacher Representative –

Stephanie Iassogna

Our next meeting will take place on April 23, 2026 with a timed agenda at 6:30-7:30 Public Budget Information Session

7:30–8:30 p.m. CSC Meeting

All parents are welcome to attend our CSC meetings.

Information will be sent out to the community with information about how to request a link if you wish to attend virtually.

If parents/guardians that are not voting members on a school’s Catholic School Council, wish to have an item to be added to the agenda, then these items need to come forward through nominated members of Catholic School Council listed above. This can be facilitated by parents/guardians sending an email to our Catholic School Council Info email account located at: mtrsacscinfo@dpcdsb.org

Catholic School Council Meetings will be on the following dates:

* Date Changed to April 23, 2026

*Date Changed to May 21, 2026

June 11, 2026

Approved minutes are posted on our school website.

Thanks to the generous support of our school community, CSC fundraising for our School Learning Commons (Library) is now complete. We are excited to begin ordering new furniture and resources that will transform our library into a even more vibrant, modern learning space. We are also looking forward to playground enhancements - benches and picnic tables to be installed this spring! 🌷

PALS equipment is in use by our Junior leaders in our Primary Yard. CSC fundraising was used to purchase Soccer Balls, Pop Up Goal Nets , Skipping Ropes and a Cornhole Game!

In May of each year, teachers and the administrator work together to determine class placements. This is a complex process, and is done in consultation with this years’ teachers, support staff and administration.

In each class we strive for a balance of learning styles, a balance of gender, a balance of learning needs, and a cross section of abilities.

If you as a parent wish to provide input into the process, please take into consideration the following guidelines:

· Input must be in written form to Mrs. Maddison no later than May 8, 2026

· Frame your request in terms of educational contexts e.g. your child’s learning needs/style; information not already known to the school; tips on what has worked best for your child in the past

· Please be advised that letters which cite the names of individual teachers, or names of children you wish your child to be placed with, will not be considered.

· There is no guarantee that requests will be fulfilled, but all will be considered.

Camp Shamrock is a 2 week long summer day camp at St. Patrick’s, Mississauga. This day camp is for kids enrolled in grades 1 to 8. Camp Shamrock will offer games, outdoor water activities, sports, music, crafts and more! It’s a great place to learn and grow in the Catholic faith and includes prayerful elements and other activities. Camp dates are: Week 1: July 20-24 Week 2: July 27-31 Fees: $180.00/week per child OR $300.00 for two weeks per child. Hours: 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM everyday NOTE: Extended Care Hours are also available for an extra cost. Please contact Kristina for more details! If you wish to register, email Kristina at ksilvester@archtoronto.org or ext. 226

EDGE CAMP WEST is coming back on August 15 - 19, 2026!

An invitation has been sent specifically to all our EDGE parents, EDGE CAMP WEST is coming back on August 15 - 19, 2026! (Grades 6-8)

EDGE/ELEV8

2026 CALENDAR

April 10 – Social

April 24 – Catechesis

May 8 – Catechesis

May 22 – Catechesis

June 12 – END OF YEAR SOCIAL

Registration is only required ONCE for the school year of 2025-2026. If you have already registered for Edge this year, there is no need to register for the upcoming nights.

Congratulations to our Mathalon Pennant Classes:

Mrs. Bailey Grade 1/2s

Mrs. Casciaro Grade 3s

Mrs. Armstrong Grade 4s

Mrs. Beach Grade 4, 5, 6

Mr. Felice Grade 7s

& Mrs. Iassogna's Grade 1 Superkids 2025

Full Mathalon Medal Winners recognized on Morning Announcements !

Connect learning between school and home with our Math@Home newsletters.

Each Math@Home newsletter:

• Highlights a mathematical concept/skill;
• Includes related Family Math Activities that can be done at home;
• Spotlights a resource that can be used to further support doing math at home.

DP Math At Home Site

April's Focus - Fractions

*Click link above for activities to try at home

We are incredibly proud to recognize the amazing accomplishments of our Skills Team at the Skills Competition held on March 25. Student teachers Ms. Santino, Ms. Ture, and Ms. Tavares, along with coaches Mrs. Pereira, Mrs. Guzik, Mrs. Chan, and Mr. Salinas, would like to extend their heartfelt congratulations to all participating students.

Our students competed against over 500 participants and represented St. Teresa of Calcutta (STOC) with exceptional behaviour, strong teamwork, and positive enthusiasm throughout the event. Their dedication and sportsmanship truly stood out—so much so that staff from other schools took the time to comment on how impressive our STOC students were.

Well done to our Skills Team for being such outstanding ambassadors of our school. We are so proud of you!

It is important that students attend school regularly and punctually. If your child will be late or absent, please use SafeArrival Absence Reporting. With SafeArrival, you are asked to report your child’s absence in advance using any of these 3 convenient methods: 1. Using your mobile device, download and install the SchoolMessenger App from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store (or from the links at https://go.schoolmessenger.ca ). The first time you use the app, select Sign Up to create your account. Once you are signed up and logged in, select Attendance then Report an Absence. 2. Use the SafeArrival website, https://go.schoolmessenger.ca . The first time you use the website, select Sign Up to create your account. Select Attendance then Report an Absence. 3. Call the toll-free number 1 (844) 435-3440 to report an absence using the automated phone system. These options are available 24 hours/day, 7 days a week. Future absences can be reported at any time. If further assistance required on how to report an absence using SafeArrival can be found on the following link: https://www.dpcdsb.org/parents/absence-reporting This measure is to ensure the safety of your child. We thank you for your continued support in following this procedure.

Click above for April Issue:

As spring unfolds and thewarmth slowly returns,we are invited into a season filled with renewal, light, and hope. As we enter this Easter season, may you feel refreshed in spirit and encouraged by the promise it brings.

Please click for more information:

• Healthy Digital Habits

• Ready, Set… Brush! Oral Health Month

• School Suspensions Related to Vaccinations

• Vaping has Risks!

• Why Tap Water is a Smart Choice

R. Scarpelli FDK

L. Medeiros FDK (LTO R. Graveline)

A. Pereira DECE

S. Iassogna Grade 1/2

M. Bailey Grade 1/2

C. Hassell Grade 1/2

M. Casciaro Grade 3

T. Armstrong Grade 4

C. Pereira Grade 4/5

M. Neiva Grade 5/6

D. Salinas Grade 6/7

A. Guzik Grade 7/8

M. Felice Grade 7/8

A. Galle French

V. Corapi Library/Planning Time

C. Beach SERC/SERT/ESL

M. Tully SERT/ ESL

B. Ramgoolam Planning Time

A. Mastropaolo Planning Time

L. Mykhalyuk Planning Time/ESL

M. Knibbe ERW

A. Passarelli Child and Youth Worker

S. Haji Speech and Language Pathologist

R. Jardine Psychologist

T. Hoyt Social Worker

L. Gordon Head Secretary

J. Xamin Head Custodian

E. Garcia Night Custodian

A. D’Ettore Night Custodian

Internet: https://www.stopr.ca/ - this website provides up to date delay and inclement weather cancellation information in addition to policy, procedures, and frequently asked questions.

Businfo.stopr.ca - this website allows parents to access specific to “what school do I attend” and “am I eligible for transportation.” This site also provides parents access to specific bus stop locations and pick up and drop off times for their children if eligible for transportation.

Telephone: Transportation EAST 905-890-6000

The 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. A brochure containing information about Concussions is provided upon pick up of the student or when they go home for the day. This is a precautionary measure and for information purposes.