St. Aidan

Catholic School Council.pdf

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Catholic Parent Council Meeting Link

The meeting is on December 4, 2024 from 6:30pm - 7:30pm.

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COMMUNITY INFORMATION BULLETIN UPDATES: Use of Cell Phones

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EQUITY CORNER

Check out the grade 7-8 girls club at St. Aidan participating in the Go Girls program with mentors from Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Peel and our CYW. The club has been running weekly for 7 weeks. The program focuses on physical activity, encourages balanced eating, positive self-esteem and communication skills. Way to go!

Team Work

Working Together

Fun Activities

We had our first Teen Mentoring and BCAC Teen Mentoring session in through Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel York!! 19 Mentors from St. Edmund Campion School have been matched with students from St. Aidan Catholic School, and they will meet weekly for the school year. This group is facilitated by Natalie Brammah, Bryson Landriault and Ashantee Jones-Okere. We look forward to seeing these matches flourish throughout the school year!”

First Teen Mentoring and BCAC Teen Mentoring session

Dicebreakers

Sharing interesting stories

Youth Faith Ambassadors

In the month of November St. Aidan´s Youth Faith Ambassadors have been very busy. Anti-bullying week took place Nov 18-22. The Youth Faith Ambassadors prepared Anti-bullying presentations for the entire school with a focus on inclusion and standing up against bullying. They also educated students on ¨interruptions¨. Interruptions are the way students can comfortably stop offensive (racial or otherwise) language and discussions. We also wrote and had every classroom sign an antibullying pledge. We promise to take a stand against bullying by using the virtues of respect, empathy and kindness.

Thank you to Mr. C for taking us on an inclusive adventure in the land of cruiser sports. As last year, our students enjoyed every moment of their sessions. Learning what sports feel like from a different point of view. This is true equity in action! The staff vs. students basketball game ended in a 6 to 3 victory for the St. Aidan staff!! Thank you to everyone for making this week special.

Cruiser Sport

Equity in action!

Staff vs. Students Basketball Game

Student Council

In November, St. Aidan's student council put together and presented a Remembrance Day Liturgy for all classes. They created a beautiful and thoughtful liturgy to commemorate the important day. On November 11, St. Aidan staff and students gathered in the gym for the liturgy. Our student council demonstrated responsibility, leadership, and respect while presenting the liturgy. Next up, the student council will be planning some fun activities for the Christmas season.

Lest We Forget

Remembrance Day Liturgy

Remembrance Day Presentation

Eco Schools

During the week of November 4-8 our ECO Warriors encouraged our classes to celebrate outdoor learning by providing teachers and students with activities that would promote the

importance of reconnecting with nature. Students participated in scavenger hunts, creating nature bracelets and nature portraits and simply just playing outside!

I made a bracelet.

Counting Leaves

See what I made.

Cold and Flu Season

In colder weather we often receive requests to allow students to remain indoors when students have a cold, flu etc.. Please note that we cannot comply, as we have neither the facilities nor the staff to supervise these students. We ask that you please use discretion in keeping your child at home to recover if they are ill.

A child who is wheezing, coughing and/or has a fever is not in a state to learn and will only

infect others. We remind parents that if students are well enough to attend school, they are well enough to go outside for recess.

With the cold weather upon us, heavier coats, hats, gloves, scarves and all other winter paraphernalia are definitely the order of the day. Please remember to label all items of clothing so that lost items may be easily found. When students are at school, they are expected to fully participate in all aspects of the program, which includes outdoor recess. At this time, it is also advisable that students bring an indoor pair of shoes that may be left at school.

LATE ARRIVALS

Being on time is a life skill which students need to be successful in the future. A student is considered late if the school bell has rung and they are not in line and entering the school with their classmates. Being consistently and continuously late interrupts the classroom during lessons, creates delays in the office and sets a poor example for those who do arrive on time. Please note that a letter will be sent home to those students who are habitually late and the school Social Worker may be involved in order to discuss these late arrivals.

Registration Information for Students with Differing Abilities

DPCDSB Registration Information For Students with Differing Abilities.pdf

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Kindergarten

The Kindergarten Program Through a full day of play-based learning, that combines exploration and instruction, children in Kindergarten develop socially, emotionally, and physically. Prayer, song and guided experiences that reveal the traces of God all around us, help children to grow spiritually.

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2025-26 Kindergarten Reg POSTER.pdf

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Self-Identification Option for Indigenous Families

If you are First Nation (Status Indian or Non-Status Indian), Métis and/or Inuit you can self-identify as Indigenous. You do not need to produce any documentation or proof of ancestry. Self-identification is voluntary and confidential.

“This has been really important for us because of the sense of community and the connection to other Indigenous families.” ~ Melanie Cormier, parent

Self-identification will provide access to culture and language programs and monthly programming for students and families. Relevant information will be sent directly to you about upcoming cultural events and opportunities which help to build community and a sense of Indigenous pride in Dufferin-Peel.

To learn more about opportunities for Indigenous students and families please visit: https://www3.dpcdsb.org/students/indigenous-self-identification

School Volunteers

Just a reminder that if you are interested in volunteering within the school in any capacity, including field trips, student support, Catholic School Council member, etc., a Valid Criminal Reference Check (CRC), with Vulnerable Sector and Local Records Check is required. Due to COVID closures and not having volunteers in the schools for multiple years, many of our filed CRC and CRC Annual Declarations have lapsed. Therefore, we would like to begin now for any possible volunteer opportunities that may arise this year. Please note that there may be some time required to process a CRC, thus waiting for an announced volunteer opportunity to obtain your CRC may not provide sufficient time for processing. Therefore, we are asking all parents that if you feel that you may be interested in volunteering in any capacity in the school this year, it may be best to start the process now.

ATTENDANCE VERIFICATION

It is important for students to be at 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 that your child will be away from school.

SafeArrival is an application within SchoolMessenger that will allow parents/guardians to report their children’s absences in one of the following three ways:

SchoolMessenger App

SchoolMessenger website https://go.schoolmessenger.ca

Toll Free number 1-844-435-3440

What is SafeArrival:

SafeArrival is an absence management system that improves student safety.

It supports school staff to follow up on unexcused absences.

It allows parents and/or guardians to notify the school in advance about an upcoming absence.

In the event that your child is late or absent, please use one of the three ways to access Safe Arrival.

Students who arrive late to school must proceed to the office to sign in.

STOPR Fall/Winter Newsletter

24-25 Inclement Weather.pdf

24-25 Inclement Weather Package for Schools.pdf

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Bus Safety

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:

Listen to the Bus Driver at all times and report any problems or injuries to him/her
Go directly to their assigned 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
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.

Peel Public Health

For Parents-Guardians - Peel Public Health December EBlast Elementary-Middle.pdf