Brooklin Newsletter St. John Paul II Catholic School

Brooklin Newsletter - March 2023

Our Mission

To be an inclusive Catholic learning community that inspires every student to achieve their full potential through faith and education.

Principal's Message

Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers:

We are here to support your family's transition to St. John Paul II Catholic School for Regular (English) Track. Our school community is excited to welcome our new students, and to make new friends.

We use our school Edsby groups to share the school calendar, including updates and events happening at our school. At the start of the 2023-2024 school year, you will be invited to join our school Edsby groups to keep you informed, and to build a strong sense of community and belonging. In addition, you may wish to subscribe to our school news section on our website for further updates.

We are excited to invite families to join us at St. John Paul II Catholic School for a Community Evening at 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 4, 2023. Please save the date in your calendars, and we will share further details

This Easter may we gather as a community of hope and take time to bear witness to the importance of faith in our lives. On behalf of our students and staff, we wish you peace in your heart, harmony with your family, and joy in the resurrection of Jesus. May the light of Christ that lives in each one of us be our guiding source of strength and joy this Easter.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions you have regarding our school or programming.

Yours in faith,

Mrs. Faria

Principal

St. John Paul II Catholic School

Meet Your School Administrative Team

Mrs. Faria

Principal

Mrs. Caruso

Administrative Assistant

Brooklin Regular Track (English) Study

At the Regular Board Meeting of Monday, December 19, 2022, the Durham Catholic District School Board of Trustees approved the following motions regarding the consolidation of the Regular (English) Track program in Brooklin:

That the Durham Catholic District School Board approve the proposed boundary revisions to the Brooklin Regular (English) Track program as outlined in the Recommended Option section (pages 12-14) of the Brooklin Regular (English) Track Study – Final Staff Report, dated December 19, 2022.
That the Durham Catholic District School Board approve the change in boundary of the Brooklin Regular (English) Track boundary for September 2023.
That the current Grade 6 and 7 Regular (English) students presently attending St. Leo Catholic School be allowed to graduate from St. Leo subject to sufficient interest and viable class sizes.

The decision was made based on the information and recommendations brought forward by the Brooklin Regular (English) Track Study Committee, which includes community input from three public meetings that took place in November 2022. Input was also received through a dedicated feedback form, phone extension and e-mail address. All feedback and related documents can be viewed on Brooklin Regular Track (English) Study webpage.

Thank you to all members of our school community for your cooperation throughout the study. We will continue to work together to ensure a smooth transition for students.

Safety

Arrival and Dismissal Details

Arrival at the school:

Students arriving at the school should be dropped off at the front of the school, either through 'Kiss and Ride' or being dropped off in the front by their parent/guardian.
Kindergarten students are to be dropped off at the Kindergarten area (the fenced in play area in the back of the school) and should not be dropped off in the Kiss and Ride.

Dismissal at the end of the day:

Our classes exit out of their designated doors at the back of the school. Students in Grades 1-4 will be with their teachers at the end of the day. The parent/guardian waiting area is at the front of the school. Teachers for students in Grades 1-4 will escort their students to the front of the school at the end of the day.
In order to maintain the safety of our community, we request that parents and guardians drop-off/pick-up their children in the designated areas. We thank you in advance for your partnership in adhering to our designated drop-off/pick-up waiting areas.
Kindergarten students will be dismissed through the Kindergarten yard.
All bus students exit through the door closest to the buses (through the EarlyON doors).

Once your child is assigned a classroom teacher at the start of the school year, they will be in touch to let families know of their arrival and pick-up details, as each class may have slightly different instructions.

Reporting a Student Absence

If your child is going to be absent, we ask that you please notify the school through one of the following:

Access the safe arrival portal login website: go.schoolmessenger.ca
Call the parent/guardian toll free number: 1-844-288-7628
Download the SchoolMessenger smartphone mobile application: SchoolMessenger
Call the school at 905-655-2291 and press 3 to be connected to the Safe Arrival system

Child Care Programs

St. John Paul II Catholic School

The Brooklin St. John Paul II YMCA Before and After School Program provides high quality, licensed child care for your children in a stimulating environment so they can learn, grow and thrive. YMCA programs are based upon a curriculum designed to help children reach their full potential and our qualified early childhood educators facilitate play experiences that will help your child develop foundational skills. All our centres have access to outdoor spaces and activities.

If you are interested in learning more about St. the John Paul II YMCA Before and After School Program, please contact them by phone at (289)927-5836, or via email at BlessedPope.JohnPaulIIStaff@ymcagta.org

Bell Times

St. John Paul II Catholic School

Start: 8:20 a.m. (supervision begins outside at 8:05 a.m.)
Morning Recess: 9:45 - 10:00 a.m.
Lunch: 11:05 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.
Afternoon Recess: 1:30 - 1:45 p.m.
Dismissal: 2:50 p.m.

Please note that these are the bell times in the 2022-2023 school year, and have not received confirmation of bell times for the 2023-2024 school year. We will keep families updated once we receive further information.

St. John Paul II Catholic School

160 Cachet Blvd

Brooklin, ON L1M 2L9

Phone: 905-655-2291

Website

Subscribe to our school news for updates throughout the school year.

Edsby

Students and families will be added to our Edsby groups at the start of the 2023-2024 school year. Edsby is the main method of communication for our school.

@JohnPaul_II_CS

Parish:

St. Leo the Great Catholic Church

130 Watford Street

Brooklin, ON L1M 1H2

Tel: (905) 655-3286

Email: officeatstleothegreat@gmail.com

Pastor: Rev. Mounir El-Rassi