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T H E

DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN

2008-2009

In a school community formed by Catholic

beliefs and traditions, our Mission is to educate students

to their full potential

Love Virtue for the

Month of February

The year of St. Paul

Faith in Your Child

The Toronto Catholic District

School Board educates close to 90,000 students from diverse

cultures and language backgrounds in its 201 Catholic

elementary and secondary schools and serves 475,032

Catholic school supporters across the City of Toronto

February 9, 2009

Subjects:

1. SAINTS OF THE TORONTO CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

2. TCDSB AWARDS NIGHT--repeat

3. EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION MEETINGS--repeat

4. UPDATE FROM LIBRARY SERVICES – - African Heritage Month - February is Psychology Month

5. PAYROLL BULLETIN – T4 Slips and T2200 Declarations

6. UPDATE FROM MEDIA SERVICES – AFRICAN CANADIAN HERITAGE MONTH--repeat

7. AFRICAN CANADIAN HERITAGE MONTH - Mass and Cultural Expose for Elementary Students--repeat - Mass and Cultural Expose for Secondary Students--repeat

8. ASIAN HERITAGE MONTH

9. CELTIC LEARNING 2009

10. TEAMS MATH OLYMPICS--repeat

11. AWARDS, SCHOLARSHIPS, BURSARIES & CONTESTS - Scadding Court & Toronto House Scholarship--repeat - Whipper Billy Watson Education Bursary - Maurice Izzard Memorial Award - 2009-2010 Aird Scholarship - Newcomer Champion Awards--repeat

12. SCHOOL ANNIVERSARIES, OFFICAL OPENINGS & BLESSINGS - Immaculate Heart of Mary’s 50th Anniversary - Blessed Margherita of Cittá di Castello’s 25th Anniversary

13. EVENT NOTICES - Staff Arts “Leading Ladies”--repeat - Santa Maria’s “Wizard of Oz”--repeat - Dante’s “Urban Culture Day”--repeat - Father John Redmond’s “The Best of Broadway” - Michael Power/St. Joseph’s “Guys and Dolls"--repeat - Loretto College’s “Give Peace A Dance”

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Moving Forward as a Catholic Community of Hope

PLEASE ENSURE THAT A COPY OF THE WEEKLY DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN IS MADE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL STAFF #21

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Toronto Catholic District School Board, 80 Sheppard Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario, M2N 6E8 Telephone: 416-222-8282

February 9, 2009

For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare…,to give you a future with hope. Jeremiah 29:11 THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN 21

…continued Subjects:

14. SHARING OUR GOOD NEWS - Our Lady of Fatima, St. Henry and St. Joachim Catholic Schools - Blessed Mother Teresa Catholic Secondary School

15. MEMORIALS 16. BIRTHS AND ADOPTIONS

17. CURRICULUM AND ACCOUNTABILITY - Drama Workshop for Teachers--repeat

18. PROFEESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

- Principal’s Qualification Program – York University - Professional Learning Network Early Years Workshop--repeat - Safe Schools Forum: “Building Resiliency Strategies and

Applications”--repeat 19. ANGEL FOUNDATION

- “Give With Your Heart Week” 20. JOB POSTINGS

POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY - Section 23 Teacher (Elementary)—Enterphase Child & Family Services, St. Clare Catholic School - Religious Education/Family Education Resource Teacher - Instructional Leaders, Summer Institutes - 7 – 10 Literacy Coach (PCII Level) - 7 – 10 Mathematics Coach

NON-UNION - Secretary 3, Benefits and Compensation

CUPE 1328 - Clerk Typist, various - Awards - Secretary, Dante Alighieri Academy

CUPE 1280 - Awards - Head Caretaker, St. Demetrius Catholic School

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The Saints of the Toronto Catholic

District School Board

We Celebrate with the following schools on their Saint/Name-sake Feast Day:

February 8 – 14

Our Lady of Lourdes – February 11

St. Cyril – February 14



TCDSB celebrates excellence in Catholic education

To launch Catholic Education Week, the Toronto Catholic District School Board is once again celebrating the outstanding achievements of staff, students and members of the Catholic community at its annual special awards event on Monday, May 4th at 7:00 p.m. at the Catholic Education Centre, 80 Sheppard Avenue East in North York.

NOMINATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR THE FOLLOWING AWARDS:

TCDSB Award of Merit: created to recognize outstanding contributions to TCDSB and to Catholic education.

TCDSB Alumni Award: presented to a accomplished alumni of the TCDSB who were students in a Toronto Catholic District School Board school, who are still active in the Catholic community and who have distinguished themselves in their career or accomplishments. The recipients will be chosen from diverse areas of career and endeavour. Current TCDSB employees and trustees are not eligible.

Student Achievement Award: presented to students who have achieved honours in a variety of disciplines. The Student Achievement Award is given to those students who have demonstrated outstanding achievement either academically, physically, spiritually or socially at the provincial, national or international level.

Sr. Mary Hamilton Award for Exceptional Students: this award recognizes personal achievement or contribution to the lives of others.

Ashif Jaffer Award for Excellence in Special Education: this award recognizes a TCDSB teacher, education assistant, peer tutor/helper or volunteer who has demonstrated excellence in the support of Special Education. Student Trustee Award of Excellence in Academics, Leadership and Christian Values: an annual award of $2,000 to an eligible student graduating from a Toronto Catholic District School Board secondary school who has demonstrated excellence in academics, leadership and Christian values, to encourage and support him or her in pursuit of studies at a Canadian post-secondary institution.

A LINK TO APPLICATION FORMS IS POSTED ON THE HOME PAGE OF OUR WEBSITE AT:

http://www.tcdsb.org

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2009

Please direct inquiries to: Mary Walker, Communications Department

416-222-8282 Ext. 2302 or [email protected]



TCDSB SECONDARY SCHOOL PLACEMENT/ EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION MEETINGS 2009

The following dates have been established for secondary school placement/exchange of information meetings for English as a Second Language and exceptional students (including gifted) as well as those requiring special consideration. These meetings will be convened by the secondary school principal. The new/revised Elementary School Principal/Teacher Exchange of Information Form For All Students should be forwarded, once placement is confirmed, to the designated secondary school personnel. Elementary school principals will be contacted to confirm specific appointments.

DATES

Archbishop Romero Catholic Secondary School April 6 – 9, 14 - 17

Bishop Allen Academy April 7 - 9

Bishop Marrocco/Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary School March 27 - 30

Blessed Mother Teresa Catholic Secondary School April 20 - 22

Brebeuf College School April 6 - 9

Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts to be announced

Cardinal Newman Catholic Secondary School April 6 - 18

Chaminade College School March 23 - 27

Dante Alighieri Academy February 18 - 27

Don Bosco Catholic Secondary School April 14 - 17

Father Henry Carr Secondary School March 9 - 11

Father John Redmond Catholic Secondary School March 25, 26

Francis Libermann Catholic Secondary School March 25 – 27, April 6 - 8

James C. McGuigan Catholic Secondary School April 13 - 17

Jean Vanier Catholic Secondary School February 24 - 26

Loretto Abbey Catholic Secondary School to be announced

Loretto College School March 24 – 27, 30

Madonna Catholic Secondary School April 20 - 24

Marshall McLuhan Catholic Secondary School February 27, March 2, 6, 9 - 12

Mary Ward Catholic Secondary School April 21, 23

Michael Power/St. Joseph High School March 30, 31, April 1 - 3

Msgr. Percy Johnson Catholic Secondary School February 23 - 27

Neil McNeil High School April 20 - 23

Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School April 14 – 16, 20

Pope John Paul II Catholic Secondary School April 15 - 17

Senator O’Connor College School April 27 - 30

St. Basil the Great College School May 11 - 15

St. Joseph Morrow Park High School March 2 - 6

St. Joseph’s College School April 6 - 9

St. Mary‘s Catholic Secondary School March 2 - 6

St. Patrick Catholic Secondary School February 24 - 27

Secondary process/EXCH_MTG.2009 .DIRBULLETIN

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AFRICAN CANADIAN HERITAGE MONTH AN UPDATE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY SERVICES

The following books are available in the Professional Library to support African Canadian Heritage Month: Aloian, Molly. Kwanzaa. New York,NY, Crabtree Publishing CO,c2008 Bailey, Gerry. Martin Luther King Jr’s Microphone. New York, NY.Crabtree Publishing,c2008 Bull, Angela. Free at Last: The Story of Martin Luther King, Jr. New York, NY: DK Publishing Inc., c2000. Bynum, Eboni. Jamari’s Drum. Berkeley, CA: Publishers Group West, c2004. Cabrera, Cozbi, Most Loved In All The World. Boston, Houghton Mifflin Company,c2009 Curtis, Christopher. Elijah of Buxton. Toronto, ON, Scholastic Canada,c2007 Edwards, Pamela. The Bus Ride That Changed History. Boston, Houghton Mifflin Company,c2005 Evans, Freddi Williams. A Bus of Our Own. Morton Grove, Illinois; Albert Whitman & Company, c2001 Greenfield, Elizabeth. Honey, I Love and Other Love Poems. New York, NY: HarperCollins Publishers, c2003. Gowley, Robbin. Bring Me Some Apples & I’ll Make You A Pie. New York, NY, Clarion Books, c2009 Hamilton, Virginia. The People Could Fly: The Picture Book. Toronto, Canada: Random House of Canada Limited: c2004. Harrington, Janice N. Going North. New York, NY: Farar, Straus and Giroux, c2004. Kennedy, Robert. Robert Smalls-The Boat Thief. New York, NY,Hyperion Books For Children,c2008. MacLeod, Elizabeth. George Washington Carver. Toronto, ON, Kids Can Press,c2007 McGill, Alice. Way Up & Over Everything. Boston, Houghton Mifflin Company, c2008 Meyers, Walter Dean. I've Seen the Promised Land: The Life of Dr.Martin Luther King, Jr. New York, NY: HarperCollins Publishers, c2004 Michelson, Richard. As Good As Anybody. New York, NY, Alfred A. Knopf. c2008 Naidoo, Beverley. The Other Side of Truth. New York, NY: HarperCollins Publishers, Inc., c2000. Nelson, Vaunda. Almost to Freedom. Minneapolis, MN: Carolrhoda Books, Inc., c2003. Nyoka, Gail. Mella & the N’Anga. Toronto, ON,Stumach Press,c2005 Perkyns, Dorothy. Last Days in Africville.Vancouver, BC: Beach Holme Publishing, c2003 Pinkney, Andrea. Boycott Blues. Greenwillow Books.c2008

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Rappaport, Doreen. Martin’s Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. New York, NY: Hyperion Books for Children, c2001. Raven, Margot Theis. Circle Unbroken: The Story of a Basket and Its People. New York, NY: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, c2004. Sadlier, Rosemary. The Kids Book of Black Canadian History. Toronto: Kids Can Press, c2003. Shadd, Adrienne. The Underground Railroad: Next Stop, Toronto. Toronto, Ontario: Natural Heritage/Natural History Inc., c2002. Sturm, James. Satchel Paige-Striking Out Jim Crow. New York, NY, Jump At The Sun/ Hyperion. c2007 Valitchka, James. I'm Not Brown I'm Human, James Valitchka. c2006 Walters, Eric. Alexandria Of Africa, Canada, Doubleday Canadac2008 Whelan, Gloria. Friend on Freedom River. Canada; Sleeping Bear Press, c2004 Wiles, Deborah. Freedom Summer. New York, NY: Atheneum Books for Young Reader, c2001. Winter, Jeanette. Angelina’s Island. Douglas & McIntyre Ltd., c2007 Woodson, Jacqueline. Coming On Home Soon. New York, NY: G.P. Putnam’s Sons, c2004.

For additional information please call Teresa Paoli or Bozena Grymek-Nowinowski at 416-222-8282 ext. 2406

or visit the Professional Library at: http://www.tcdsb.org/library/



February is Psychology Month An Update from the Professional Library

The following materials are available in the Professional Library to support Psychology Month: Barkley, Russell A. Taking Charge of ADHD: The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents. New York: Guilford Press, c2000. 616. 8589/ BAR Bateman, Teresa. The Bully Blockers Club. Morton Grove, Ill.: Albert Whitman & Co., 2004. E/BAT

Beaudoin, Marie-Nathalie. Breaking the Culture of Bullying and Disrespect, Grades K- 8: Best Practices and Successful Strategies. Thousands Oaks, California: Corwin Press, c2004. 371. 58/BEA Bowers, Grant. Sexual Misconduct in Education: Prevention, Reporting and Discipline. Marvin A. Zuker.; Markham, Ont.: LexisNexis Butterworths, c2003. 344. 713078/BOW Brooks, Robert B. The Power of Resilience: Achieving Balance, Confidence, and Personal Strength in Your Life. Robert Brooks and Sam Goldstein, New York: McGraw-Hill, c2004. 155. 24/ BRO Brooks, Robert B.Nurturing Resilience in Our Children: Answers to the Most Important Parenting Questions. Chicago, Ill.: Contemporary Books, c2003. 155. 4/ BRO Brown, Laurie Krasny & Brown, Marc. When Dinosaurs Die: A Guide to Understand Death. Little Brown. c1996. 155.937/BRO Cochran, Bill. The Forever Dog. New York, HarperCollins. c2007 813.54/COC Coloroso, Barbara. The Bully, the Bullied and the Bystander: From Pre-school to High School: How Parents and Teachers Can Help Break the Cycle of Violence. Toronto: HarperCollins, c2002. 371. 58/COL Crist, James J. What to Do When You’re Scared & Worried: A Guide for Kids. Minneapolis, Free Spirit Publishing. c2004 152.46/CHR Fearnley, Fran. I Wrote on All Four Walls: Teens Speak Out On Violence. Toronto: Annick Press, c2004. 303. 60835/IWR Greene, Ross W. The Explosive Child: A New Approach for Understanding and Parenting Easily Frustrated, Chronically Inflexible Children. 2nd Ed. New York. NY: Quill, c2001. 649. 153/GRE Heinrichs, Rebekah. Perfect Targets: Asperger Syndrome and Bullying: A Practical Solution for Surviving the Social World... Shawnee Mission, Kan.: Autism Asperger Pub., c2003. 371. 58/HEI Huebner, Dawn. What to Do When You Worry Too Much. Washington DC, Magination Press, c2006 155.41246/HUE Juvonen, Jaana and Sandra Graham. Peer Harassment in School: The Plight of the Vulnerable and Victimized. New York: Guilford Press, c2001. 371. 58/ PEE Kerr, Barbara. Smart Boys: Talent, Manhood, and the Search for Meaning. Scottsdale, AZ: Great Potential Press Inc., c2001. 155. 3320879/KER Kerr, Barbara. Smart Girls: A New Psychology of Girls, Women, and Giftedness. Scottsdale, AZ: Great Potential Press Inc., c2001. 155. 3330879/KER Levine, Mel. The Myth of Laziness. New York, NY: Simon & Shuster, c2003. 370. 153/LEV Mac, Carrie. The Beckoners. Victoria, BC: Orca Book Publishers, c2004. FIC/MAC Matthew, Dona J. Being Smart About Gifted Children: A Guidebook for Parents and Educators. Scottsdale, AZ: Great Potential Press, Inc., c2005. 371. 95/MAT

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Mellonie, Bryan & Ingpen, Robert. Lifetimes: The Beautiful Way to Explain Death to Children. New York, Bantam. c1983. 306.9/MELMerrell, Kenneth W. Helping Students Overcome Depression and Anxiety: A Practical Guide. New York, NY: The Guilford Press, c2001. 618. 928527/MER Mitchell, John J. The Mental and Emotional Life of Teenagers. Calgary, Alberta: Detselig Enterprises Ltd, c2001. 155. 5/MIT Mundy, Michaelene. Sad Isn’t Bad: A Good-Grief Guidebook for Kids Dealing With Loss. Indiana, Abbey Press. c1998. 155.937/MUN Murray, Bob. Raising an Optimistic Child: A Proven Plan for Depression-Proofing Young Children for Life. New York: McGraw-Hill, c2006. 618. 9289/ MUR Nadeau, Kathleen G. Understanding Girls with AD/HD. Silver Spring, MD: c1999. 618. 928589/NAD Quinn, Patricia O & Stern, Judith M. Putting on the Brakes: Understanding and Taking Control of Your ADD or ADHD. Wasington, Magination Press c2009 618.928589/QUI Romain, Trevor. How to Do Homework without Throwing Up. Minneapolis, Free Spirit Publishing. C1997 371.30281/ROM Schwiebert, Pat & DeKlyen, Chuck. Tear Soup: A Recipe For Healing After Loss. Grief Watch, Oregon. c1999 306.9/sch Slavens, Elaine. Bullying: Deal With It Before Push Comes to Shove. Toronto: J. Lorimer, c2003. 302. 34/SLA Stein, Steven J. The EQ Edge: Emotional Intelligence and Your Success. Toronto, Canada: Multi-Health Systems Inc., c2000. 158. 1/STE Taylor, John F. The Survival Guide for Kids with ADD or ADHD. Minneapolis, Free Spiriting Waugh, Lyndon D. Tired of Yelling: Teaching Our Children to Resolve Conflict. Atlanta, Ga: Longstreet, c1999. 371. 9/STE Weinstein, Miriam. The Surprising Power of Family Meals: How Eating Together Makes Us Smarter, Stronger, Healthier, and Happier.1st ed. Hanover, N.H.; Steerforth Press, c2005. 306.85/ WEI Wessler, Stephen. The Respectful School: How Educators and Students Can Conquer Hate and Harassment. Alexandria, Va.: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, c2003. 371. 782/WES Wolff, Ferida & Savitz, Harriet May. Is A Worry Worrying You? Indiana, Tanglewood c2005. 813.54/WOL

For additional information please call Teresa Paoli or Bozena Grymek-Nowinowski at 416-222-8282 ext. 2406

or visit our Professional Library at: http:/www.tcdsb.org/library/

SUBJECT: 5

Payroll Bulletin Please post in your: School/Department

To: All TCDSB Staff From: The Payroll Department Date: January 26, 2009 Re: 2008 T4 Slips & T2200 Declaration of Conditions of Employment

Please be advised that the 2008 T4 slips will be delivered by February 20, 2009 to your school/department location. For supply/temporary staff, they will be mailed to your home address. However, if you have not received your T4 slip by the deadline date of February 28, 2009, please contact the Payroll Department at 416-222-8282, ext. 2102.

If you have received your T4 slip, and have misplaced it, please allow 5 to 7 business days for a duplicate copy to be provided. In addition, the Payroll Department will be issuing authorized T2200 forms by February 27, 2009 to those employees who have received mileage reimbursement and/or car allowance in 2008.

If you have recently moved, please contact the Human Resources Department to update your address.



AN UPDATE FROM THE MEDIA SERVICES DEPARTMENT AFRICAN CANADIAN HERITAGE MONTH

CALL # TITLE LD1062 Slavery and the Making of America – Vol. #1 LD1063 Slavery and the Making of America – Vol. #2 LD1064 Slavery and the Making of America – Vol. #3 LD 1065 Slavery and the Making of America – Vol. #4 LV1647 The Road to freedom (1770-1990) LV1648 Attacking the colour barrier (1900-1963) LV2505 Racism - Preston Nova Scotia Story LV2760 Mildred Taylor LV2339 The Civil Rights Movement LV3038 Follow the drinking gourd LV3331 Race to Freedom: The Story of the Underground Railroad LV3589 Slavery - A Canadian Story, The Packwood Family LV3590 Nova Scotia: Against the tides LV3591 Ontario: A History buried LV3592 British Columbia the West - On this Rock LV3902 The Underground Railroad: Escape From Slavery LV 4468 or LD1068 Black Soul – Ame Noire LV10109 Black, Bold and Beautiful LV10111 The Road Taken LV10112 Remember Africville LV10113 Bronwen & Yaffin LV10114 Speak It! LV6231 Hymn to Freedom - 4 part series LV7125 The Underground Railroad – The Voice of the Fugitive

Please be advised that these videos are on loan for 4 days only, also please note that many of these videos have limited quantities therefore the videos will be loaned out on a first come first serve basis.

To order please email [email protected] For more detailed information on Video’s or DVD’s. Please check our online catalogue http://libweb.tcdsb.org/cgi-bin/opac.exe/login?library=avlib&checkbox=checkbox or call 416 397-6569

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SUBJECT: 8a February 9, 2009


Celebrate Asian Heritage Month

Join nearly 1000 students in the celebration of Asian Heritage Month – a month that acknowledges and celebrates the long and rich history of Asian Canadians and their contributions to Canada. This event includes cultural music, dance, and drama presentations performed by TDSB and TCDSB students in honour of Asian Heritage Month. Coordinated through a partnership between the Toronto District School Board, the Toronto Catholic District School Board, and the Canadian Foundation for Asian Culture, these spectacular events will be sure to impress.

Elementary Students Celebration

10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Thursday May 21, 2009 Central Technical School, 725 Bathurst Street

Elementary and Secondary Students are invited to Audition for a role in

the Celebration on:

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

CEC – Boardroom

Complete the Audition Application below and send to:

CEC / Arts Department

Attention: A. Petitti / M. Martin by Wednesday March 4, 2009

SUBJECT: 8b February 9, 2009


Asian Heritage Month Elementary Student Celebration Thursday May 21, 2009

Central Technical School, TDSB

Application to Audition CEC – Boardroom

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

School:

Contact Name:

Grade Of Students Auditioning: Number of Students Auditioning:

Gender of Students auditioning: • Female • Male • Both

Performance Title:

Length Of Performance:

GENRE (please circle or highlight)

• Vocal Music • Dance • Drama

• Instrumental Music • Choral Speaking • Rituals/Traditions Other: (please describe:

Area of Asia represented: Specify Country: East Asia South Asia Central Asia Southeast Asia • Not all schools applying will be offered the opportunity of auditioning. We will offer auditions to a select number of groups representing different areas of Asia, genres and grade levels. • Schools will be notified after Wednesday, March 4th as to whether or not they have been selected for audition and the specific time for their audition. • Auditioning does not guarantee participation in the Elementary Student Celebration on Thursday, May 21, 2009. School groups selected to participate in the May 21st celebration will be notified shortly after auditions. • Transportation to/from CEC and supervision of students for purposes of auditioning is the responsibility of the school.

Principal’s Name:

Principal’s Signature: Date:

Send Application to CEC / Arts Dept. Attn. A. Petitti / M. Martin by Wednesday March 4, 2009



SUMMER STUDY IN

Ireland Scotland England Italy

FOURTEENTH YEAR in conjunction with TCDSB, Cont. Ed. Dept.

CELTIC LEARNING - July 2009

DUBLIN, CORK, GALWAY, EDINBURGH, OXFORD, ROME Study at Trinity College Dublin, University of Galway, Cork,

University of Edinburgh, London, Oxford, Florence, Tuscany, Rome

ENGLISH, HISTORY, INT’L BUSINESS - Grades 11 & 12

INFORMATION MEETING – all welcome:

Wednesday, February 11, 2009 - 7 PM

MARSHALL Mc LUHAN CATHOLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL Room 215 - 1107 Avenue Road

.

CELTIC LEARNING 2009 Mark Burke, Director

Tel: 416-922-2358 (CELT) E-mail: [email protected] www.CelticLearning.com

SUBJECT: 10a February 9, 2009


TEAMS Math Olympics Saturday, March 28, 2009

8:30 am – 2:00 pm

• Catholic Education Centre (80 Sheppard Ave. E.) • Schools may register 2 students

o One male, one female o One grade 7, one grade 8

• TCDSB and TDSB teams • Students are required to bring a bag lunch

To register, please complete the attached registration form

and send it along with a school cheque for $25 ($15 for 1 student/$25 for 2 students) made out to TEAMS

by board courier to:

Michele Goveia Mathematics Department, CEC

[email protected]

Deadline: Thursday, March 12, 2009

Late entries will not be accepted.

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TEAMS Math Olympics 2009 Registration Form

TEAMS, our local chapter of the Ontario Association for Mathematics Education, will be holding the annual Mathematics Olympics for students from grades 7 & 8 on Saturday, March 28, 2009. Students will be involved in individual, pairs and small group mathematics challenges with others from various schools in TCDSB and TDSB. Top scoring students will be invited to go on to the provincial competition on May 29 and 30, 2009 at Trent University in Peterborough. The details are as follows:

Date: Saturday, March 28, 2009 Time: 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Location: Catholic Education Centre, 80 Sheppard Avenue East

Schools may register 2 students; one must be male, one female; one grade 7 and one grade 8 (schools may register one student). Students are required to bring a bag lunch. To register, please complete this form and mail the information to:

Michele Goveia, Mathematics Department, CEC Entries must be received by Wednesday, March 12, 2009.

A school cheque for $25.00 (which covers the participation for both students) made out to TEAMS must accompany your registration ($15.00 for 1 student).

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please print first and last names of staff contact and students: School ___________________________________________________________________________ Staff contact________________________________________________________________ Grade 7 student ___________________________________________(m/f) Grade 8 student ___________________________________________(m/f)

A confirmation with a map and further information will be sent upon receipt of registration.



Whipper Billy Watson Education Bursary This bursary was founded by employees of the former Canadian Airlines International.

Purpose This bursary has been established to assist students with physical disabilities in full-time study at an Ontario College of Applied Arts & Technology. Two bursaries are granted each year to one male and one female applicant who demonstrate potential for studies at the Community College level. Each successful applicant receives a $2,000 bursary. Eligibility Requirements Applicants must:

• be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident • register for September classes and in the first year of an Ontario College of Applied Arts & Technology as

a full-time student; • have a physical disability which severely restricts their physical activities; • have a demonstrated commitment to academic study; • have demonstrated leadership and community service; • have demonstrated participation in extra-curricular activities.

For more information and to obtain an application form, please visit: http://www.bloorviewschool.ca/scholarships/watson.php

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THE MAURICE IZZARD MEMORIAL AWARD 2009

To commemorate the dedication of Maurice Izzard, principal of the school at Bloorview MacMillan Centre for eighteen years, his family and friends have established an annual award. This award will benefit a student with a physical disability, who plans to pursue post secondary education at university, college or any other centre of post secondary education in the fall of 2009. • The award will be administered by the Bloorview School Authority • Applications should be submitted before May 29, 2009 • The award recipient will be named by a selection committee of educators and will be notified in early July, 2009 • The value of the award will be $500.00 • For additional information, please contact Christy Cox at 416-424-3831

For more information and to obtain an application form:

http://www.bloorviewschool.ca/scholarships/index.php



2009 – 2010 Aird Scholarship

Application Deadline: April 29, 2009 Complete 2009-2010 Aird Scholarship Information, Instructions, and Application package. (The application package is available in an Adobe Acrobat format. For information about viewing or printing an Adobe Acrobat file click here.) General Information In 1985 the Government of Ontario created the Aird Scholarship in honour of the Honourable John Black Aird on his retirement as Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario. The scholarship is intended to help students with physical disabilities to study full time at a recognized Ontario postsecondary institution. It is hoped that the award will encourage a special talent or lifelong interest. The scholarship is granted each year to two applicants who demonstrate outstanding scholastic achievement, motivation, and initiative. Each successful applicant receives $2,500. Eligibility To be eligible you must:

have a physical disability that is a major, longterm impairment that severely restricts your activities; be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, protected person; be an Ontario resident. You are considered an Ontario resident if you have lived in Ontario for at least

twelve consecutive months immediately preceding your registration in a postsecondary program in September 2009. This period may include time spent at an educational institution outside Ontario;

plan to register in September 2009 in the first year of either an undergraduate degree program at a recognized Ontario university or a two- or three-year certificate program at a college of applied arts and technology or private postsecondary institution in Ontario;

not have previously received an Aird Scholarship. Application Procedure – applications are available on-line at: https://osap.gov.on.ca/eng/not_secure/Plan_Grants_full_sepapp_aird_12345.htm Application Deadline The application form and all supporting documentation must be submitted by April 29, 2009, to:

Aird Scholarship Selection Committee Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities Student Support Branch PO Box 4500 189 Red River Road, 4th Floor Thunder Bay ON P7B 6G9 Telephone: 1-800-465-3957 (toll-free) or (807) 343-7257 Telephone Device for the Deaf: 1-800-465-3958



NEWCOMER CHAMPION AWARDS

Each year, Ontario welcomes more than half of all newcomers to Canada. Immigration is vital to Ontario’s growth and newcomers play a key role economically, socially, and culturally in making Ontario strong and prosperous. The Newcomer Champion Awards program is a newly created program designed to recognize Ontarians who have facilitated cultural understanding and diversity or helped newcomers to successfully settle and integrate. Who is eligible? Eligible activities may include, but are not limited to:

• Programs implemented to help settle and connect newcomers in communities. • Outreach efforts to promote cross-cultural understanding. • Events celebrating cultural diversity in Ontario.

Nominees must be residents of Ontario. Posthumous and self nominations are not accepted. How are the recipients selected? An independent selection committee reviews all nominations and selects the recipients. When is the deadline? Nomination forms may be submitted at any time. The deadline is March 15 of each year. All nominations received after this date will be considered for the following year. How do I nominate someone? Forms are available at www.ontario.ca/honourandawards

Need More Information? Additional information and nomination forms may be obtained by contacting the Ontario Honours and Awards

Secretariat at (416) 314-7526.

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Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School

is celebrating its 50th Anniversary

on Friday April 24, 2009.

Mass will be celebrated at 7:00 pm in the church and a reception will follow in the school. The committee is busy working, planning and organizing this event. If you have a story, picture or time to share all would be appreciated! (all photos will be returned):

Contact: Elyn Catli at 416-393-5272 or [email protected]



Celebrating Its

25th Anniversary

The Staff and Students of Blessed Margherita School cordially invite you to attend a Solemn Blessing of our school

on

Sunday April 19, 2009 at 2:00 p.m.

108 Spenvalley Drive

Open House and Refreshments to follow

RSVP by March 31, 2009 to Sandra Tatone: [email protected]



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NAME:

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TCDSB LOCATION or HOME ADDRESS:

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WORK TELEPHONE #:

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HOME PHONE #:

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FRIDAY FEBRUARY 27

7:30 p.m.

________ Adults x $17.50 =

________ Students x $10.00 =

$ _____________

$ _____________

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 28 7:30 p.m.

________ Adults x $17.50 =

________ Students x $10.00 =

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Santa Maria C. S. Presents

Thursday, March 5, 2009 @ 1:00 p.m Thursday, March 5, 2009 @ 7:00 p.m. Friday, March 6, 2009 @ 1:00 p.m. Cost: Matinees $3.00

For reservation call Emilia Spizzirri at (416) 393-5368



Loretto College Empowered student Partnerships committee

Presents

“Give Peace a Dance” A collaboration Against School Violence!

March 12, 2009 at 4:00 pm.

Loretto College Secondary School Auditorium

151 Rosemount Ave. Dufferin and St. Clair (south of St. Clair)

Presented by

Loretto’s ESP student committee, Paulina Onilla ESP staff advisor and

13th Division Liaison Officers Tony Santeramo and Raul Cutouli

Participating Schools

Loretto College School – host school Dante Alighieri Academy

Archbishop Romero Catholic Secondary School St. Basil-the-Great College School

Madonna Catholic Secondary School Father Henry Carr Catholic Secondary School

St. Patrick Catholic Secondary School Don Bosco Catholic Secondary School

“Compassion is Always in Fashion”

Mini-fashion show featuring anti-violence t-shirts Designed by: Mr. Matak’s grade 11 Art students and ESP student committee members

Guest Presenters

M.C. Bacon “Cookie Couture” – female hip-hop group

Team Flow from Flow 93.5 Representative from “LOVE” – Leave Out Violence

Stacey Darko – singer from Don Bosco C.S.S.

Loretto College’s ESP committee along with the help and support of its 13th division liaison officers present san event that will bring some of our fellow Secondary schools together as a community to raise awareness about violence. It is in the context of respect and positive attitude that the schools participating in the “Give Peace a Dance” project will collaboratively send the message that the violence in our school communities needs to end, and that the students are the ones who CAN make a difference. Ultimately it is the students who will be the best facilitators and ambassadors of the shift towards peaceful schools.

For more details please contact:

Paulina Onilla, Child &Youth Worker, Loretto College School 416-393-5511 [email protected]

February 9, 2009SUBJECT: 14-1


Cardboard Boat Race On Tuesday, January 27th, grade 7 and 8 students from Our Lady of Fatima, St. Henry and St. Joachim Catholic Schools participated in the

Skills Canada Cardboard Boat Races at Swansea Public School. Two teams of 4 from each school designed and constructed a boat to participate in both a speed and weight challenge in a swimming pool. Students were given 2 sheets of cardboard, 2 rolls of duct tape, contact cement and 2 hours of building time. Teams were judged on safety, cleanliness, planning, design, quality of construction, visual appeal, teamwork, knowledge of the skilled trades, speed and weight capacity. The six TCDSB teams performed extremely well amidst tough competition from schools across the GTA. In particular, our teams from Our Lady of Fatima excelled in separate events; in the speed challenge team 1 was able to race across the pool in a blistering 44 seconds, team 2 showed its strength in the weight challenge supporting 172 pounds for 90 seconds. St. Henry was able to complete the speed challenge in a mere 37 seconds. St. Joachim’s team exhibited their creative talents and flair for design with their boat stabilized by pontoons; it caught the eye of the judges. Overall it was an extremely successful day for all teams involved. We are looking forward to participating next year.

St. Henry Our Lady of Fatima St. Joachim



Mother Teresa hosts elementary boys basketball tourney Event set for Friday at Scarborough school By ERIC HEINO Insidetoronto.com January 28, 2009 4:49 PM The future stars of Scarborough's basketball scene are going to be taking it to the courts this Friday, Jan. 30. Sixteen teams are scheduled to participate in the third annual Mother Teresa Elementary School Tournament, the largest turnout to date. Both public and Catholic schools have entered squads to compete. 'We are expanding a little bit and we're happy to have some public schools involved this year," said Bob Clement, one of the organizers from Mother Teresa. "It's never been held on this large of a basis in the past." Clement was a teacher and coach in the Toronto Catholic school system for more than 30 years before he retired. Even though he is no longer an employee of the school, he has remained a coach at Mother Teresa for the last decade.

Now almost 65 years old and living in Pickering, Clement relishes the chance to have his consistently high-ranking team compete against skilled competition. To accommodate schools that may not devote so much energy to their basketball programs, the tournament has been split into two divisions, based on skill level. "We have an A level and a double A level this year to make sure that everyone is having fun and nobody gets blown-out," said Clement.

The teams are comprised of grade seven and eight boys. The tournament is funded and organized entirely by the basketball program at Mother Teresa. "It's strictly done within our program and we are basically doing it on our own," said Clement. Each team pays a $25 entry fee, but that doesn't cover the costs of paying referees and other expenses. That isn't too much of a problem though, because Mother Teresa ends up making enough money at other tournaments to support this one.

"We basically do it to promote our program," said Clement. "Hopefully some of the good players on other teams will see how serious we are and want to play for us." After the tournament is wrapped up, awards will be given to team MVPs, one tournament MVP and gold, silver and bronze team medals for each division.

February 9, 2009SUBJECT: 15


Let us remember in prayer the souls of the deceased members of the TCDSB

community and their loved ones, particularly the following who have died recently... for these we pray:

May the angels lead them into paradise. May the martyrs come to welcome them into the

new and eternal Jerusalem. The holy sacrifice of the Mass will

be offered for their souls. May they rest in peace.

MEMORIALS

Donna Fleming mother of Ryan Fleming, Teacher at

Pope John Paul II Catholic Secondary School Stefan Platosz brother of Wladyslaw Platosz, Caretaker at

All Saints Catholic School Mariano Stellato father of Vince Stellato, Vice Principal at

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School



BIRTHS AND ADOPTIONS

Noah Brian Lisi born January 16, 2009. Son of

Francesca Lisi, Teacher at St. Andrew Catholic School

and Brian Lisi

Brayden James Domingues Manery born January 19, 2009. Son of

Belinda Manery, Teacher at Brebeuf College School

and Tim Manery

Vanessa Laurenne Fazzini born January 29, 2009. Daughter of

Cristian Fazzini, Teacher at St. Raphael Catholic School

and Livia Fazzini

Madelyn Rose Wigglesworth born February 3, 2009. Daughter of

Laura Wigglesworth, Teacher at St. Joachim Catholic School

and John Wigglesworth Assistant Caretaker at Annunication Catholic School

Blessed are you, Creator God, giver of life and the source of joy.

Bless these parents of our TCDSB Community as they celebrate and welcome the gift of life and children into their homes.

Grace their hearts and homes with your love and peace. Amen.



This is a participatory workshop provides teachers with innovative and engaging, drama strategies designed to widen the knowledge of drama in the classroom. The workshop is meant to capitalize on the collaborative, differentiated nature of drama to build students’ confidence in their creative selves. Please wear comfortable clothes!

Location Date and Time

Our Lady of Mount Carmel 270 Cherokee Boulevard

Thursday, February 26, 2009 Room 103 4:15pm to 6:15pm

Registration by PAL only! (Under Curriculum)

For further information please contact:

[email protected] Visual Arts Resource for North and East Areas [email protected] Visual Arts Resource for South and West Areas

“All the Desks a Stage”

Drama Workshop for Teachers

Grades K to 8

Presenter: Corra Colella



Principal's Qualification Program York University

Parts 1 and 2

REGISTER NOW!

York University continues to offer the PQP in Toronto The program:

• is located centrally • is focused on authentic practice and professional growth • has a balance of theory and practice • has a practicum in Part 1 that can reflect priorities in your school supporting your

school's improvement plan • develops a dynamic learning community

Location: Toronto Catholic Education Centre 80 Sheppard Avenue East Program Dates: SPRING 2009 Tuesday evenings starting March 31, 2009

PLUS 5 Saturdays April 4, 25 May 23 June 6, 20

For more details and registration information: www.edu.yorku.ca You will also find information about our SPRING Partial Online PQP with an alternative schedule of four weekends and online modules running April to June . Contact information:

Office of Research and Field Development Faculty of Education, York University Tel: 416 736 5003 Fax: 416 736 5023 E-mail:[email protected]



The Professional Learning Network with focus on the Early Years invites you to a workshop on

Integrating Literacy and Numeracy through Science in the Early Years

Using the Wings of Discovery Resource program as a context to facilitate literacy and numeracy

learning in the Early Years on

Wednesday, February 18, 2009 9:00 – 11:30am.

St. Timothy Catholic School 25 Rochelle Crescent

Toronto, Ontario M2J 1Y3

Participants attending this workshop will:

Review the Wings of Discovery Resource Program Learn how to integrate literacy and numeracy into science View examples of developmentally appropriate science learning centers

Registration Procedures: Teachers are asked to:

1. RSVP with Toni Pucci at [email protected] by Wednesday, February 11, 2009 (Limit of 20 participants on a first come first serve basis)

2. Complete the Professional Development Release Time Form and obtain Principal approval and signature. Use code 85 for supply teacher coverage.

3. Send this form to Dolores Cascone, Lead Teacher for Kindergarten/Early Years, CEC for supply teacher coverage.

4. Confirmation will be sent electronically.

February 9, 2009SUBJECT: 18-3a


February 9, 2009SUBJECT: 18-3b


February 9, 2009SUBJECT: 19a


Monday, February 9, 2009 Today, The Toronto Catholic District School Board proclaims February 9 – 13, 2009 as The Angel Foundation for Learning Give with Your Heart Week. This proclamation, made during February, emphasizes how the Foundation demonstrates the virtue of love for TCDSB students through its works of charity. During this week staff, students and parents will have an opportunity to learn about the Foundation and the specific ways it supports our students. We hope to engage more participation and support for The Angel Foundation for Learning. Principals and CSAC Chairs, please look for the package regarding Give With Your Heart Week that was sent to your school last week. As you are aware The Angel Foundation for Learning is the sole outside agency whose mandate is to support the vulnerable students of the Toronto Catholic District School Board. Please join us on this four-day extravaganza. Activities have been created for your students based on the scripture reading of Matthew: “When I was hungry, you gave me food.” Specific activities have been scheduled for the elementary and secondary panel as well as for staff at CEC. Visit us online at www.angelfoundationforlearning.org for details on the daily activities. Thank you for helping us to celebrate this momentous occasion!

February 9, 2009SUBJECT: 19b


The Angel Foundation for Learning Give with Your Heart Week

Daily Activities at CEC:

Daily Activities at the Elementary Level: Daily Activities at the Secondary Level:

When I was hungry, you gave me food , when I was thirsty you gave me something to drink.

Adapted Matthew: 25: 34

February 9 to 12, 2009 CEC Activities Monday, February 9, 2009: Prayer Service, Atrium 10 am

All Week: Apples in the Atrium ~ Help Yourself, Help Our Students

All Week: Breakfast Program Food Drive in Atrium

Friday, February 13, 2009: Buddy’s Brew, Coffee and Biscotti Café in Atrium

When I was hungry, you gave me food : Monday, February 9, 2009 - Angel Prayer

When I was lonely, you showed me love Tuesday, February 10, 2009 - In God’s Image Day

When I was searching for kindness, you held out your hand Wednesday, February 11, 2009 - Valentine’s Day Kindness Keepers

When I needed clothes, you clothed me Thursday, February 12, 2009 - Red and White Day

When I was hungry, you gave me food, when I was thirsty you gave me something to drink. Adapted Matthew: 25: 34 February 9 to 12, 2009 Activities: Monday, February 9 ~ Give With Your Heart Prayer Monday, February 9 ~ Learn about The Foundation & Student Testimonials All Week ~ Breakfast Program Food Drive Thursday, February 12 ~ Civvies Day



INTERNAL POSTING FOR TEACHING POSITION Section 23 Teacher (ELEMENTARY)

ENTERPHASE CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES

ST CLARE CATHOLIC SCHOOL LOCATION

The Enterphase- St Clare program is a Ministry approved care and treatment program for latency aged children with behavioural and emotional needs. Students come into Section 23 programs because their primary need is treatment to deal with their emotional and behavioural needs. Education is a secondary need for Section 23 students. The agency‘s role in this partnership is to provide the treatment and safety components of the program. The teacher’s role is to provide the educational component in the classroom setting and to work cooperatively with the Child and Youth Worker and the clinical staff of the agency which includes a psychiatrist, psychologists, therapists and program managers. Projected PTR is approximately 8:1. This Section 23 classroom is located in St Clare School in the Dufferin/ St Clair area.

Candidates are required to meet the following criteria: Certificate of Registration and Qualification (formerly Ontario Teachers Certificate and Ontario

Teachers Qualification Record Card) Minimum of two (2) years of successful qualified teaching experience in regular education Minimum of two (2) years of successful qualified teaching experience in special education or

alternative programs as of January 1, 2009 Qualifications in Special Education (minimum of Part 1) Qualifications in Primary and Junior Divisions or Junior and Intermediate Divisions Positive recommendation from current principal

Preference will be given to candidates with the following: Ability to work with students with behavioural and/or emotional needs Ability to work cooperatively with a CYW in the classroom Ability to focus on delivering the academic program Ability to work as a member of a clinical team Ability to provide informal student academic assessments Ability to participate in case conferences and to focus only on the students’ academic needs Effective skills in collaboration, communication, organization, and problem solving Experience in program development and providing program modifications Adaptability and flexibility in working with brief, focused models of education Ability to liaise with teachers regarding transitioning of students

Interested teachers who meet the above criteria are invited to submit their resumes with a copy of their current OCT Certificate of Qualification as well as their principal’s recommendation to Angela Sablinskas, Supervising Principal Section 23 Programs by February 20, 2009 by Fax: (416) 229-5385 or e-mail: [email protected] Further information can be obtained by contacting the above at (416) 222 -8282 Ext. 2598. Interviews for the position will be completed jointly by TCDSB and Enterphase C&FS during the week of February 23, 2009. Duties are to commence on or around March 23, 2009.



APPLICATIONS FOR POSITION OF RESPONSIBILITY

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION/FAMILY EDUCATION RESOURCE TEACHER -

COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT

Between Toronto Catholic District School Board

and Elementary School Teachers (TECT) and Secondary School Teachers (TSU)

Article 6

Position Available: One (1) (Elementary) Location: East Term: Acting Applications are invited for the position of Elementary Resource Teacher, Religious Education/Family Life Education with duties to commence February 2009 – June 30, 2009. The duties of this position of responsibility include:

• Provide inservice support for the Born of the Spirit/We Are Strong Together Religious Education, The Fully Alive Family Life and A Catholic Approach to HIV/AIDS Education programs.

• Provide support and coordination of liturgical activities in the schools and curriculum support unit • Develop of program support materials for Religious Education/Family Life Education Assist teachers in preparing students for receipt of the Sacraments

Candidates will be required to meet the following criteria before an interview will be granted:

• Positive recommendation of current Supervisory Officer • Positive recommendation of Principal/Superordinate • Bachelor of Arts of equivalent degree such as B.Sc.,B.F.A.,B.A.A.(E.C.E.),as of September 1,

2008 • Certificate of Qualifications showing specialist qualifications in Religious Education

Candidates who are eligible for the specialist qualifications or who possess a graduate degree in Theology or Religious Education which is not yet recorded will be considered.

• Minimum five (5) years of qualified teaching experience as of September 1, 2006. • Driver’s licence and car

Application forms can be obtained by contacting Mary Saccucci , (416) 222-8282, ext. 2323. Or by e/mail at [email protected]. Applications must be completed and returned by applicant to: Angie Roman, Acting Supervisor, Human Resources, no later than Tuesday, February 17, 2009 – 4:00 p.m.

February 9, 2009SUBJECT: 20-3a


TEACH A SUMMER INSTITUTE FOR THE TORONTO CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

SUMMER INSTITUTES 2009 POSTING FOR INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERS

The regular program model consists of an intensive Institute offered one, two or three days in length during July and August 2009 (the weeks of July 20 and 27, August 3, 10, 2009). Institutes are offered to all staff and community members of the Toronto Catholic District School Board. Application Process Prepare a brief descriptor of your Institute that will appear in the Summer Institute 2009 Brochure and complete the Summer Institute 2009 application form. If this is your first Summer Institute experience, please enclose a reference letter from your Principal/Superordinate and the expertise you have relating to your workshop offering. Institutes will run with a minimum registration enrolment on the PAL registration site of 15. Only electronic registrations will be accepted. When all applications are received, members of the Summer Institutes 2009 Steering Committee and members of the Curriculum and Accountability Team will meet to review and select the Institute Leaders based on workshop topic and results of the most recent workshop consultation. Stipend The normal stipend will be $500.00 per day, per Institute for the design, preparation and delivery of the complete program. If you are team teaching, the stipend will be split between the Instructional Leaders.

Apply in confidence by Friday, February 16, 2009 to:

Mary Frijio, Administrative Officer,

Catholic Education Center

February 9, 2009SUBJECT: 20-3b


SUMMER INSTITUTES 2009 July 20-24, 2009 and July 27-July 31, 2009, August 4-7, 2009 and August 10-14, 2009

Please complete this form and forward it to: Mary Frijio, Catholic Education Centre

PLEASE PRINT ALL INFORMATION Institute Title: Is your Institute: 1/2 day session 1 day session 2 day session Please identify your workshop audience: (Please consider all employee groups, if possible.)

Administrators Teachers Non-Teaching Parents Students Please provide specific Dates: Time: (month and date)

Preferred Workshop Location: Room No.: (CEC or preferred school-if a school, please provide room number

Do you have any specific room requirement? (such as a dance workshop or art workshop) Presenter(s) Name: Home Phone No.: School/Department: School Phone No.: Email address: Description of Institute: (this will appear in the booklet) Suggested Enrolment:

YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO ARRANGE YOUR OWN AUDIO VISUAL NEEDS ACCEPTANCE OF YOUR INSTITUTE AND ALL OTHER COMMUNICATION

REGARDING INFORMATION FOR SUMMER INSTITUTE FACILITATORS WILL BE COMMUNICATED VIA BOARD EMAIL



APPLICATION FOR 7-10 Literacy COACH (PC II level)

Open to all Vice Principals or Teachers on the VP Shortlist. POSITIONS AVAILABLE: One ( 1 ) Arising from the Ministry of Education Student Success Branch, there will now be a further focus on “Improving Student Achievement in Literacy”. TCDSB is inviting applications from Vice Principals or Teachers on the VP shortlist, for the position of Student Success (Secondary) Literacy Coach. Literacy Coach will have the following responsibilities:

• Facilitating in-class coaching sessions. • Plan and provide professional learning opportunities for classroom teachers. • Assisting in implementing the TCDSB Student Success Literacy Action plan. • Supporting the TCDSB schools in implementing their Literacy Action Plans. • Supporting ongoing Student Success initiatives in the area of elementary to secondary school transition as it

applies to Literacy. • The successful candidate will have a sound knowledge of the intermediate and secondary curricula; be

familiar with the Board’s Literacy initiatives; have a thorough knowledge of effective instructional and assessment strategies including teacher moderation and differentiated instruction; and be familiar with the use of TCDSB resources including OCA and Premier. Knowledge of or use of the TLCP and SMART Board technology would be an asset.

Applications are invited for the position of Coach in Literacy with duties to commence February 2009 and to end June 26th, 2009. Candidates would return to a Vice Principal Assignment for September 2009. Candidates will be required to meet the following criteria before an interview will be granted:

• Positive recommendation from the current Supervisory Officer • Positive recommendation from the current Principal • Minimum of 5 years of qualified teaching experience as of September 1, 2008 • Experience teaching in intermediate and/or senior division; experience with applied level students

would be an asset. • Experience writing curriculum and/or marking the OSSLT. • Experience as a Secondary School Literacy Rep and/or English Dept Head. • Driver’s licence and car required.

Interested individuals are invited to forward a letter of application and a resume by no later than Friday, February 13, 2009 to Diane Earle, Officer, Human Resources by e-mail to [email protected] or by fax to 416-512-4987. A positive recommendation from your current principal should also be included with your letter of application.



APPLICATION FOR 7-10 MATHEMATICS COACH

Current Collective Agreement Between Toronto Catholic District School Board And Secondary School Teachers (TSU) and Elementary School Teachers (TECT) POSITION AVAILABLE: One (1) Arising from the Ministry of Education Student Success GAINS initiative (Growing Accessible Interactive Networked Supports), there will now be a further focus on “Improving Student Achievement in 7-12 Mathematics”. TCDSB is inviting applications from elementary teachers and secondary Mathematics teachers for the position of Student Success (7-10) Numeracy Coach. Mathematics Coaches will have the following responsibilities: • Facilitating co-teaching sessions in grades 7 -10 classrooms. • Plan and provide professional learning opportunities for classroom teachers. • Assisting in implementing the TCDSB Student Success Numeracy Action plan. • Supporting the TCDSB schools in implementing their Numeracy Action Plans. • Supporting ongoing Student Success initiatives in the area of elementary to secondary school transition as it applies to Numeracy. • The successful candidate will have a sound knowledge of the intermediate mathematics curricula; be familiar with the Board’s Numeracy initiatives; have a thorough knowledge of effective instructional and assessment strategies including differentiation of instruction; and be familiar with the use of mathematics instructional manipulatives and technology (e.g., SMART boards, graphing calculators, etc.). Applications are invited for the position of Math Coach in Numeracy with duties to commence February 2009 and to end June 26th, 2009. Candidates will be required to meet the following criteria before an interview will be granted: • Completed one or more Additional Qualification course(s) in Mathematics • Positive recommendation from the current Supervisory Officer • Positive recommendation from the current Principal • Minimum of 5 years of qualified teaching experience as of September 1, 2008 • Experience teaching in intermediate and/or senior division mathematics; experience with applied level

students would be an asset. • Teaching experience in the secondary panel is preferred. • Driver’s licence and car required Interested teachers are invited to forward a letter of application and a resume by no later than Friday, February 13, 2009 to Fiorella Borean, Supervisor of Human Resources, Secondary Division. A positive recommendation from your current principal should also be included with your letter of application. For information regarding this position, please contact Gina Iuliano Marrello, Program Coordinator for Mathematics at Extension 2533.



TO BE POSTED ON BULLETIN BOARD

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE POSITION OF SECRETARY 3 -- NON-UNION BENEFITS & COMPENSATION

(Human Resources) (LEVEL 13 – $ 36,195.72 - $ 45,244.98)

This is a temporary assignment to June 2009

The primary function of this position is to provide the secretarial/administrative support to the Senior Manager of Compensation and Benefits and to the department. This position requires excellent communications skills due to the sensitive nature of contact with employees. Candidates should be extremely organized and have the ability to work under pressure as a result of constant deadlines in a very busy environment.

QUALIFICATIONS • 2 year Community College diploma in Human Resources or related field • Minimum 1 year of Benefits and/or Compensation experience • Advanced computer skills in MS Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint, Visio Organization

Management Application, SQL Data base applications • SAP HR/Payroll experience preferred • Excellent organizational skills and proven ability to multi-task and prioritize daily activities in

conjunction with weekly deadlines • Excellent communication skills and ability to deal with sensitive and confidential matters • Proven analytical skills • Ability to work independently

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE: • Tracking of all illness related absences in order to appropriately process Long Term Disability

applications and Life Insurance Waivers • Processing and maintenance of LTD applications (first point of contact for employee, on-going

medical correspondence, queries, etc.) • Processing and maintenance of Life Insurance Waivers and Death Claims • Provide administrative support to the Sr. Manager for all job evaluation processes including job

description updates, organizational charts, salary surveys, etc. • Provide general secretarial and administrative support to the Sr. Manager and Benefits &

Compensation Department by drafting and responding to correspondence, creating and maintaining benefit files

• Responsible for daily benefit input into the SAP HR/Payroll System in accordance to weekly cutoff schedules prioritize work flow as necessary.

• Coordinate the issuance and distribution of employee drug cards • Responding to general Benefit & Compensation queries • Flexibility to work overtime to meet urgent departmental needs • Perform other duties as required or assigned

Interested applicants are asked to submit a complete resume and related educational documents and reference letters referring to Posting Secretary Human Resources no later than Wednesday, February 18, 2009, by e-mail or hardcopy, to the attention of: Linda Moynagh, Supervisor, Support StaffHuman Resources, Catholic Education Centre



PLEASE POST ON STAFF BULLETIN BOARD CUPE LOCAL 1328 POSTINGS

The following Clerk Typist positions are available immediately (Bi-weekly Salary Range: Grade 4 - $1,293.69 to $1,527.92)

POSTING NO. SCHOOL BASIC TIME CLASS

17 – 2009 St. Aidan Catholic School 20% 18 – 2009 St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School 40% 19 – 2009 St. Sebastian Catholic School 20%

PLEASE NOTE: These are 10 month positions QUALIFICATIONS: • Ontario Secondary School diploma or equivalent. • Keyboarding skills of 45 wpm. • One year related experience. • Effective telephone manner. • Knowledge of computers an asset. DUTIES: To provide clerical and stenographic assistance in carrying out the duties of the office. PLEASE NOTE BIDDING PROCESS – Bid sheet only required at this time. One bid sheet for every posting must be submitted. A copy for your convenience has been attached. BID SHEET REFERRING TO POSTING NUMBER, LOCATION AREA AND POSITION MUST REACH LINDA MOYNAGH, SUPERVISOR, SUPPORT STAFF, HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, CATHOLIC EDUCATION CENTRE, 80 SHEPPARD AVENUE EAST, TORONTO, ONTARIO NO LATER THAN WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2009 ONLY QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED FOR THEIR RESUME AND PERTINENT SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION.

SUBJECT: 20-8

AWARDS

3 – 2009 – M. Sujitno 9 – 2009 – cancelled re-bid as 18 – 2009 65 – 2008 – D. Pippo 68 – 2008 – A. Ravenna 89 – 2008 – S. Lazar 91 – 2008 – A. Gauthier 92 – 2008 – J. Robinson 93 – 2008 – M. Li



PLEASE POST ON STAFF BULLETIN BOARD

CUPE LOCAL 1328 POSTINGS

POSTING NO. POSITION SCHOOL SALARY RANGE #20 - 2009

Secretary Dante Alighieri Academy Grade 5 $ 1482.09 - $ 1721.74

QUALIFICATIONS: • Two (2) year college diploma or equivalent • Two (2) years of related Secretarial experience • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (intermediate level) • Minimum 50 wpm typing and word processing/computer experience required. • Must have good interpersonal skills in relating to pupils and parents. • Ability to work independently. DUTIES: School Secretaries are engaged to assist the Principal of the school in the performance of office duties as directed by the Principal and/or Head Secretary where applicable. Duties may include registration; attendance or guidance office procedures; correspondence and front desk functions. THIS IS AN 11-MONTH POSITION PLEASE NOTE REVISED BIDDING PROCESS – Bid sheet only required at this time. One bid sheet for every posting must be submitted. A copy for your convenience has been attached. BID SHEET REFERRING TO POSTING NUMBER, LOCATION AREA AND POSITION MUST REACH LINDA MOYNAGH, SUPERVISOR, SUPPORT STAFF, HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, CATHOLIC EDUCATION CENTRE, 80 SHEPPARD AVENUE EAST, TORONTO, ONTARIO NO LATER THAN WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2009 ONLY QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED FOR THEIR RESUME AND PERTINENT SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION.

SUBJECT: 20-10

TO BE POSTED ON CARETAKER/TRADES & MAINTENANCE BULLETIN BOARDS CUPE LOCAL 1280 JOB POSTINGS

AWARDS

# 113-08 – M. BILYJ



TO BE POSTED ON CARETAKER/TRADES & MAINTENANCE BULLETIN BOARDS

CUPE LOCAL 1280 JOB POSTINGS NOTE: 1. BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR BIDS, YOU ARE ASKED TO FIRST VISIT AND ACQUAINT YOURSELF WITH THE

SCHOOL/FACILITY FOR WHICH YOU PLAN TO SUBMIT A BID.

2. YOU ARE REMINDED THAT YOU MAY NOT BID ON ANOTHER JOB POSTING FOR A PERIOD OF SIX (6) MONTHS FOLLOWING ANY SUCCESSFUL BID EXCEPT FOR PROMOTION.

3. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYEE TO ENSURE THAT HE OR SHE HAS AN OPPORTUNITY TO

BE MADE AWARE OF ALL JOB POSTINGS CONTAINED IN THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN. 4. POSITION REQUIRES SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF BUILDING OPERATOR’S COURSE (CANDIDATES MUST SUBMIT

PROOF TOGETHER WITH THEIR BIDS IF THE POSITION IS A PROMOTION). 5. SECONDARY SCHOOL DIPLOMA, OR EQUIVALENT IS MANDATORY FOR ANY HEAD CARETAKER POSITION FOR

EMPLOYEES HIRED AFTER SEPTEMBER 1, 2001 (CANDIDATES MUST SUBMIT PROOF OF GRADE 12 OR EQUIVALENT WITH THE BID FORM). APPLICANTS WHO DO NOT PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION MEETING THIS REQUIREMENT WITH THEIR BID SHEET WILL NOT BE CALLED FOR AN INTERVIEW. IF YOU REQUIRE ASSISTANCE OBTAINING DOCUMENTATION, PLEASE CALL INDEPENDENT LEARNING CENTRE AT 416-325-4338 FOR TEST.

POSITION DEPT./SCHOOL LOCATION SALARY RANGE Posting # 03-09 Head Caretaker St. Demetrius Catholic School 125 La Rose Avenue $22.60/hr

PLEASE NOTE: ONLY BIDS FROM EMPLOYEES CURRENTLY IN A HEAD CARETAKER POSITION, OR EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE SUCCESSFULLY PREQUALIFIED TO BID ON HEAD CARETAKER POSTINGS, WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.

SITE SPECIFIC REQUISITE SKILLS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION • successful completion of Building Operator’s Course • successful completion of the Board’s approved test(s) related to knowledge of mechanical systems • experience with HVAC (heating delivery systems)

SITE INFORMATION • permits

EXPERIENCE • minimum three (3) years of caretaking experience

SKILLS • effective interpersonal skills • thorough knowledge and experience with cleaning equipment and cleaning techniques; mechanical aptitude • organizational and leadership abilities

QUALIFICATIONS • knowledge of written and verbal English for effective communication • overall proven good attendance • positive recommendation from immediate Service Quality Supervisor

WRITTEN OR FAXED (416-512-3046) APPLICATION REFERRING TO POSTING NUMBER, LOCATION AND POSITION MUST REACH THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, ATTENTION: LINDA MOYNAGH, SUPERVISOR - SUPPORT STAFF, CATHOLIC EDUCATION CENTRE, 80 SHEPPARD AVENUE EAST, NORTH YORK, ONTARIO, NO LATER THAN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2009.

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