Highlights For December

1– Quebec Trip Parent meeting 6pm

2– Vow of Silence

7– Mass

10– Gr. 3 to School House

Rosary

11– ELP to Tank house

Gr. 3 to School House

Dr. Day Gr. 8’s

14– Gr. 7 & 8 immunizations

16 Christmas Concert

ELP—afternoon

Primary– evening

17– Primary to Famous People Players

18– Last Day of school regular dismissal

Jan 4th- Return to school

Contacts

Principal:

Mr. M. Boccia

Vice Principal:

Mr. B. Howlett

Superintendent:

Mr. A. Della Mora

Trustee:

Mr. S. Piccininni

Parish Church:

Fr. Efren

St. Jude

Catholic Church

3265 Weston Rd.

416-742-9072

Secretary:

Ms. C. Mazzilli

CSAC Chair

Mr. E. D’Alfonso

Happy Children Who Love to Learn

St. Simon is an eco-friendly school:

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If you wish to receive a paper copy please contact your child’s teacher, or the office.

St. Jude’s Parish newsletter is also available on the school website.

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Catholic Parent Involve-ment Committee

(CPIC):

www.tcdsb.org/cpic

School website:

http://www.tcdsb.org/SCHOOLS/STSIMON

ST. SIMON NEWSLETTER

December 2015

Virtue of the Month: Charity

In the season of Advent, as we prepare for the

birth of Jesus, it is important to keep in mind

those that are less fortunate than us. This in-

cludes the poor in spirit and the poor in wealth,

those that are ill and the lonely. What we give

can be different for each of us. We can give

prayers, our time or even a smile. During this

season of hope and waiting, we are called to

give of ourselves to those in need. This helps

us grow in our faith.

Amen

ST. SIMON NEWSLETTER December 2015

Happy Children Who Love to Learn

The Year of The Family

St. Simon Helps Others in Need

Christmas Outreach Program

This year St. Simon Catholic School will once again be making

Christmas Baskets to donate to families in need.

The baskets will be picked up by St. Jude’s Church on

Monday December 14th

To ensure they will be ready for the families on Christmas morning.

We will be giving the children more information in the next few weeks and

we thank you in advance for your help and generosity during

this important charitable campaign.

Me to We St. Jude Church

Volleyball

On Monday, November 9, the intermediate boys volleyball team participated in their tournament. The event took place at St. Andre Catholic School. The boys played with great skill, determination and enthusiasm. Their hard work and commitment during practices paid off! They all improved their game, leadership abilities and their team work. They stuck together, encouraged each other and helped each other out. Their coaches: Mrs. Arruda and Mrs. Bucci, were very pleased with their overall third place finish. The boys never gave up! They worked hard and represented our school well! The following team members are: 1. Luca Petitti 2. Henry Olabode

3. Giancarlo Vaccaro

4. Luca Filipazzo

5. Alex D’Alfonso

6. Joseph Carnevale

7. Antonio Pasqua

8. Nicholas Marcucci 9. Ismael Cevallos

ST. SIMON NEWSLETTER

December 2015

Happy Children Who Love to Learn

Student Information Updates

As the year progresses, often some information

changes. Please ensure that all emergency

contact information is current. If an emergency

were to happen, the school must have current

contacts. If you have changed your phone

number or address please inform the office.

Wet Weather is Here!

As the weather is changing, please ensure that stu-

dents are dressed appropriately for the cold, wet, ever

changing weather. Students should have a pair of

indoor shoes to wear in the building and packing an

extra pair of socks, gloves and pants is recommend-

ed.

To report an absence please call 416-393-5383

From the Office

Uniform

As the colder weather approaches, often students forget what the school dress code entails.

Students are expected to wear the following dress code:

Appropriate Dress Code – consists of any combination of navy blue and white garments (i.e., plain

white top, navy blue bottom, navy blue top and bottom, no denim). Only blue and/or white sweaters

are to be worn in the class. All student attire must be in keeping with our Catholic teachings and be-

liefs, and reflect principles of modesty.

TCDSB School Year Calendar 2015-2016

Number of school days 194

Number of Professional Activity Days 6

Christmas Break December 21, 2015–January 1, 2016

Family Day February 15, 2016

Mid-Winter Break March 14–18, 2016

Good Friday March 25, 2016

Easter Monday March 28, 2016

Victoria Day May 23, 2016

Last day of classes for elementary students

June 29, 2016

Book Fair

The book fair this year was an incredible success. Our total sales were $3,869.15 which will give us 60% in profit to purchase books. Thank you very much to all the volunteers that helped throughout the week. Our parent volunteers were: Mrs. Pimpinella, Mr. & Mrs. Gobind, Mrs. Giordano, and Ms. Di Salvo. As well as, all the student helpers that assisted with the set up and packing up of the book fair. Thank you to everyone for their support of the book fair. It will enable many wonderful new books to be purchased for the library. Thank you, Ms. Bozek-Battisti Library Technician

TCDSB Monthly Update

December 2015

Kindergarten Registration Starts January 13, 2016

The Toronto Catholic District School Board invites families with children born in 2012 to register for Junior Kindergarten beginning Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at 10 a.m. EST.

Registration options:

Online: Parents will be able to complete their application online beginning at 10 a.m. EST on January 13, 2016, at SOAR.tcdsb.org, and follow up with a visit to the school to present the required documents. The online application is available at: https://soar.tcdsb.org/Login.aspx

In Person: Parents can register at their local school with the required documents beginning January 13, 2016 at 10 a.m. EST. To accommodate the busy schedules of parents, all elementary schools will host an evening registration session during the month of January. Parents are asked to contact their local Catholic school for specific dates and times.

Registration documents:

Child’s Birth Certificate or Passport/Immigration documents if child was not born in Canada

Child's Catholic baptismal certificate (or proof of Catholicity of parent)

Proof of residency in Toronto (some examples: a lease agreement, utility bill)

Immunization Record

Information is available by telephone at 416-222-8282 ext. 5314, or by visiting https://www.tcdsb.org/ProgramsServices/EarlyYears/KindergartenRegistration/Pages/default.aspx

French Immersion and Extended French

New for September 2016, French Immersion begins in Junior Kindergarten

The Extended French Program is offered to students beginning in grade 5 at several TCDSB sites. Interested parents are encouraged to attend an information evening to learn more about the program. Please note dates, times and loca-tions for sessions planned for December through to February: https://www.tcdsb.org/News/othernews/2015/Pages/French-Immersion-and-Extended-French.aspx

Resources for Students Heading to High School

Helping students prepare for high school

https://www.tcdsb.org/ProgramsServices/SchoolProgramsK12/GuidanceCoopEd/Transition%20to%20High%20School/Documents/AFTER%208%20TRANSITION%20GUIDE%202015.pdf

Transition Guide for Parents is available in several languages

https://www.tcdsb.org/ProgramsServices/SchoolProgramsK12/GuidanceCoopEd/Transition%20to%20High%20School/Pages/default.aspx

For High School Students Preparing for Graduation

Check out this website http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/extra/eng/ppm/graduate.pdf if you are unsure of all the requirements for graduation.

Application Deadlines for Post-Secondary Studies

January 16, 2016--Deadline to submit your completed University application to the OUAC. http://www.ouac.on.ca/deadlines/

February 1, 2016—Application deadline for community colleges http://www.ontariocolleges.ca/apply

Celebrating The Year of the Family

Visit the website for resources https://www.tcdsb.org/Board/NurturingOurCatholicCommunity/Year-of-Family/Pages/default.aspx.

Toronto Catholic Family Film Festival Coming April 21st

Top 10 Films will be screened at the festival to be held at Cineplex Cinemas, Yonge and Dundas. Check out the trailer for the festival: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UTLQ61tntVM&feature=youtu.be

And all the other information and resources: https://www.tcdsb.org/tcff Film submissions accepted until February 19th.

Play it Forward The pilot project involves schools who are engaging in a charitable initiative focusing on helping a family, locally or abroad, and sharing their experiences via Skype with one of their partner schools. The initiative blends the Year of the Family with our ongoing focus on living our Catho-lic values by putting faith into action.

On December 7th, St. Sebastian, Fr. Serra and St. Anselm will engage in their first online chat discussing what they have done, and will be doing for the Year of the Family.

https://www.tcdsb.org/Board/NurturingOurCatholicCommunity/Pages/Play-it-Forward.aspx

Archdiocese of Toronto’s Project Hope A reminder to all that the Archdiocese of Toronto has passed the midway point of its 100-day “Project Hope” $3 Million Emergen-cy Refugee Resettlement Campaign. The goal is supporting the settlement of 100 refugee families within the Greater Toronto Area as soon as possible. Schools are encouraged to partner with their local parish to raise funds for this worthwhile effort. Get more information online: https://www.tcdsb.org/pages/project-hope.aspx

Upcoming Events

Advent Begins November 29th

Resources online here: https://www.tcdsb.org/pages/season-of-advent.aspx

International Day of Persons with Disabilities, December 3rd

https://www.tcdsb.org/news/othernews/2014/pages/international-day-of-persons-with-disabilities.aspx

International Human Rights Day, December 10th

https://www.tcdsb.org/News/othernews/2014/Pages/International-Day-of-Persons-with-Disabilities.aspx

Christmas Break: December 21-January 1 inclusive (Classes resume Monday, January 4th

Eastern Rite Christmas J anuary 7th

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