Welcome to Sts. Martha & Mary School Website
"Commnication is essential to building parent engagement. What parents know and perceive about the school depends on what they see, hear and read." Ontario Ministry of Education
Virtue of the Month for May is Acceptance
God wants us to make friends with everyone no matter how different they may look or act.
Prayer for Easter Season until Pentecost
Easter is the gift….
Easter is the gift of HOPE
Easter is the gift of PEACE
Easter is the gift of LOVE
Let us rejoice in Him,
who gives them all.
May God bless you at Easter,
and keep you all year through.
May God give you all the faith it takes,
To make your dreams come true.
May God’s love and wisdom always
help, to guide you on your way.
May God’s light shine down upon you
now, to bless your Easter Day.
Amen
Catholic Education Week: May 6 - 11
Please join us for mass at Sts. Martha and Mary parish on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at 10:15 a.m.
Kindergarten Registration Information
Junior, Senior Kindergarten Registration for 2012-13
Registration for Junior, Senior Kindergarten for the 2012-13 school year, for children born in 2007 and 2008. For more information, contact the school main office.
Welcome to Kindergarten Parent Workshop
Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 6:30 p.m.
This workshop for prospective Junior Kindergarten or new Senior Kindergarten students who will be attending the school in September 2012. Only parents and children enroled are asked to attend.
Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board
40 Matheson Boulevard West, Mississauga, ON, L5R 1C5, Tel: (905) 890-1221
News Release
Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board congratulates Archbishop Collins’ on his elevation to College of Cardinals
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board congratulates Archbishop Thomas Collins on the announcement, today, of his elevation to the College of Cardinals. The formal consistory, at which the new cardinals will be created, will take place February 18-19 in Rome. Cardinal-designate Collins will become the fourth cardinal in the 110-year history of the Archdiocese of Toronto and the 16th cardinal in the history of the Roman Catholic Church in Canada.
“This recognition acknowledges a very faithful career to the Church and to the community that Archbishop Collins serves,” stated Mario Pascucci, Chair of the Board of Trustees.
“We welcome the news about the elevation of Archbishop Collins to the College of Cardinals,” said John B. Kostoff, Director of Education. “As Archbishop, he has demonstrated a commitment to learning about our communities, speaking out on issues of public importance, being a true leader of our Church, and challenging Catholic schools and school boards.” Kostoff added.
For more information on Archbishop Collins’ elevation, visit the Archdiocese of Toronto website at http://www.archtoronto.org.
November 23, 2011
Two Dufferin-Peel Catholic schools shortlisted for Award for Excellence in Education
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is proud to announce that two of its schools, Our Lady of Good Voyage Catholic Elementary School and Sts. Martha & Mary Catholic Elementary School, will be recognized as Schools of Distinction at the annual Awards for Excellence in Education celebration on November 24 in Toronto.
Based on analysis of data from The Fraser Institute’s Report Card on Ontario’s Elementary Schools, up to 30 schools across Ontario are shortlisted in each of the award categories: Improvement in Academics, Excellence in Language Arts, and Excellence in Mathematics.
Our Lady of Good Voyage Catholic Elementary School was shortlisted for an Award for Excellence in Education in the Improvement in Academics category, which recognizes school teams whose overall academic rating has experienced the fastest, most consistent improvement over the last five years.
Sts. Martha & Mary Catholic Elementary School was shortlisted for an Award for Excellence in Education in the Excellence in Language Arts category, which recognizes school teams whose students have achieved ongoing success in the acquisition of reading and writing skills.
Overall, 2,733 schools were analyzed, and the schools shortlisted represent the top one per cent of Ontario elementary schools in their respective category.
Formerly known as the Garfield Weston Awards for Excellence in Education, these awards were established in 2005 in Ontario and they acknowledge school teams whose skill, hard work, perseverance, and enthusiasm have significantly contributed to students’ academic performance at the school.
“I’d like to congratulate the staff, students, parent, and entire school communities of Our Lady of Good Voyage and Sts. Martha & Mary,” said John Kostoff, director of education. “We know that to achieve these types of results there are a number of successful collaborations that take place. This recognition exemplifies our board’s commitment to student success and is a celebration of the dedication and hard work of these school teams.”
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is one of largest and most diverse school districts in Ontario, with approximately 85,000 students in 146 Catholic schools throughout Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon and Orangeville. With over 10,000 employees, the board is also one of the largest employers in the region.
Daily Scripture Readings http://www.ewtn.com/devotionals/inspiration.htm
Achievement A Report to Our Catholic School Communities
STUDENT TRANSPORTATION OF PEEL REGION (STOPR) BUS CANCELLATIONS/SCHOOL CLOSING DUE TO BAD WEATHER 2011 – 2012 SCHOOL YEAR
During the winter months inclement weather may cause disruption of bus transportation and regular school operations. A decision to cancel school transportation and/or to close schools is usually made by 6:00 a.m. and will be announced on the following radio and television stations:
VIRGIN RADIOFM99.9 CHUM AM1050 CFTR AM680
CFNY FM102.1/AM640 CJCL AM590 CHFI FM98.1
CFRB AM1010 EZ ROCK FM97.3 CJBC (FR) AM860
FM Z103.5 FM93.1 FM Q107
CHIN FM100.7/AM1540 CBC99.1
CITYPULSE GLOBAL NEWS CTV
We will be communicating one of the following standard messages to the radio stations. The four announcements and their effect on the transportation system are as follows: (Please note that the
highlighted text only will be communicated by the radio stations).
"THE DUFFERIN-PEEL CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD AND THE PEEL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD BUSES ARE CANCELLED." This means that:
ALL Transportation services provided by the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board and The Peel District School Board, including buses, vans and taxis have been cancelled for the entire day.
"THE SCHOOLS AND OFFICES OF BOTH THE DUFFERIN-PEEL CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD AND THE PEEL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD ARE CLOSED."
This means that: ALL Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board ad Peel District School Board schools and offices are closed to all students and staff.
Note: For Secondary School students riding Public Transit,
cancellation of service will be communicated by the respective transit property over the radio. Please be advised that Public Transit rarely cancels and that the level of service on days with inclement weather is unpredictable.
Registration for 2011-2012
For information call: 905 624-9625
Peel Health Immunization Records are to be faxed directly to the Region. For fax or telephone information:
Phone: 905 799-7700
Fax: 905 565-0426
Important Message to Parents/Guardians about Immunization
Is Your Child's Immunization Record Up to Date?
The annual screening, which is required by law, ensures children are protected from a number of vaccine preventable disease. All Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board students missing mandatory immunizations (i.e., Diphtheria, Tetanus, Polio, Measles, Mumps and Rubella) on their records will need to update their records, or provide a valid exemption, to avoid suspension.
Mission Statement
We, God's people, staff of Sts. Martha and Mary Cathoilic School strive daily to meet all aspects of our vocation, i.e. to teach and learn from each other and our students. We believe that literacy and numeracy are fundamental life skills. We endeavour to teach these essential processes in our classrooms.
About Our School
This school year, 2011-2012, Sts. Martha and Mary is home to 375 students with a staff and faculty of approximately 30. We work in partnership with parents to foster academic excellence as well as the spirtual life of both our students and staff.
Our School Motto is "Striving for Excellence", which reflects our commitment to high academic standards. Gospel values, teachings and beliefs are infused in the daily life of our school. We pride ourselves in our academic achievements and excellent performance in the Provincial Assessments, but especially in the Christ-centred education that we offer our students.