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DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN

2006-2007

In a school community formed by Catholic

beliefs and traditions, our Mission is to educate students

to their full potential

A Community of Faith

With Heart in Charity

Anchored in Hope

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 471,078 Catholic school supporters across

the City of Toronto

Subjects:

1. SAINTS OF THE TORONTO CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

2. VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION MONTH--repeat

3. VALUE & FUTURE OF CATHOLIC EDUCATION DISCUSSION--repeat

4. FROM THE BOARD, HUMAN RESOURCES, PROGRAM & RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, APRIL 4, 2007

5. ASIAN HERITAGE MONTH

6. TCDSB GOES GREEN!

7 AWARDS, SCHOLARSHIPS, BURSARIES & CONTESTS - Mario Gasparotto Memorial Visual Arts Award - The Newcomer Champion Awards

8. SCHOOL ANNIVERSARIES, OFFICIAL OPENINGS & BLESSINGS - St.Gregory’s 50th Anniversary—repeat - St. Isaac Jogues’ 40th Anniversary—repeat - Father John Redmond’s Blessing and Opening

9. EVENT NOTICES - St. Joseph’s ‘If You Care, Be Web Aware’ - Mary Ward’s ‘Treasure Island’--repeat - St. Agnes’ ‘Romeo and Winifred’--repeat - Newman Arts’ ‘Joe vs. the Volcano’ - The Angel Foundation for Learning’s Annual Literacy Tea - The Angel Foundation for Learning’s ‘Are you up for the challenge’ - The Angel Foundation for Learning’s 5K Fun Walk - TCSAA Annual Recognition Dinner/Dance--repeat - Jean Vanier’s Class of ’95 Reunion

10. SHARING OUR GOOD NEWS - St. Barbara Catholic School - Prince of Peace Catholic School - St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic School - Michael Power/St. Joseph High School - Michael Power/St. Joseph High School & Bishop Allen Academy - Bishop Allen Academy - St. Joseph Morrow Park Catholic Secondary School - Bishop Marrocco/Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary School - Blessed Mother Teresa Catholic Secondary School - St. Josephat Catholic School

11. MEMORIALS

BIRTHS AND ADOPTIONS--no announcements this week

12. CURRICULUM & ACCOUNTABILITY - Parent Involvement Committee Workshops - The Foundation Series--repeat - Healthy Active Living and Learning Centres Workshops - Summer Institutes

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

April 16, 2007

You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the World. Matt. 5:13, 14

Those who teach will shine like stars for all eternity. Daniel 12:3 THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN 31

…continued Subjects: 13. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

- AICT New Technology Workshops--repeat - Using Technology to Teach & Learn Writing Skills—repeat - Council for Exceptional Children’s Progressive Discipline - Literacy through Dramatic Play - Institute of Theology Master & Diploma Programs - Matter of the Arts: The Arts for Everyone

14. APPLICATIONS – FOR IMMEDIATE POSTING

POSITION OF RESPONSIBILITY - Secondment to the Ontario Science Centre Science School

CUPE LOCAL 3155 - International Languages Instructor (elementary), Italian - International Languages Instructor (elementary), Spanish

CUPE LOCAL 1328 - Awards

CUPE L0CAL 1280 - Assistant Caretaker, Father Serra

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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:

April 15 – 21

Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha – April 17

Senhor Santo Cristo – April 21 St. Anselm – April 21 St. Conrad – April 21




Dear Colleagues in Catholic Education:

ALL ARE WELCOME to a Discussion on the

Value & Future of Catholic Education

We can only become stronger through enriched dialogue of our strengths and opportunities.

The session which was postponed on March 1st due to inclement weather has now been rescheduled for Tuesday, April 17th. The two previous sessions – one held in the east at Pope John Paul II and the one in the west at Bishop Marrocco/Thomas Merton were very well attended. We thank everyone who has already taken the time to engage in this very important and crucial discussion. Archbishop Thomas Collins has very kindly accepted our invitation once again and will join us for this session. All parents, parishioners, clergy, students, staff and all who have an interest in Catholic education are most welcome and encouraged to attend. Please take the opportunity to engage in this most valuable discussion on:

Tuesday, April 17, 2007 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Catholic Education Centre – 2nd Floor 80 Sheppard Avenue East, North York

(Underground Parking is Available or access from the Sheppard Subway Station)

The purpose of this session is to engage participants in the following five (5) discussion items: 1. The Distinctiveness of Catholic Schools 2. The Value of Catholic School 3. Our hopes for Catholic Schools 4. Major Issues Facing Catholic Schools Now and in the Future 5. Promoting and Protecting Catholic Education for the Future Detailed information on the above mentioned topics are available on our web site at www.tcdsb.org Please take the opportunity to dialogue about the richness of our Catholic school system and our challenges. We welcome your active participation and valuable input. Sincerely,

Kevin Kobus Director of Education




FROM THE BOARD

Summary of Board Highlights and Decisions _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Wednesday, April 4, 2007 Human Resources, Program and Religious Affairs Committee

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Board will not implement transportation service cuts this year The Board will not move forward with reductions to student transportation service. The matter will be discussed during deliberations around the 2007-2008 school year budget. Capital Funding Update The Ministry of Education Memorandum SB01 “2006-07 Initiatives Impacting School Board Capital Reserves” provided details on the Ministry’s financial support of school board debt commitments. The result for TCDSB is: (1) Enrolment Pressures Grant funding may now be used to alleviate accommodation pressures. The grant will be $1.4 million grant per year for 25 years, which would generate approximately $18 million in debenture funding. (2) the Ministry will be addressing the Board’s Stranded Debt with funding that allows for debenture issuance. However, if the Board sells a facility or vacant site, 50% of the revenue over $100,000 must be applied to the debt. (3) Boards must receive permission from the Ministry of Education before beginning any capital project. The final Primary Class Size Allocation was increased from 1,794.5 to 2,254 pupil places. The grant will be $2.6 million per year for 25 years, which would generate approximately $34 million in debenture funding. Upcoming Meetings Board April 18 Audit April 23 Exemplary Practice Awards April 24 Special Education Advisory Committee April 25 Awards Night April 30 All meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Catholic Education Centre, 80 Sheppard Avenue East, North York. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Produced by the Communications Department, Toronto Catholic District School Board, 80 Sheppard Ave. E., North York, Ontario M2N 6E8 * 416-222-8282, ext. 5314 * fax: 416-229-5342 * e-mail: [email protected] 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 471,078 Catholic school supporters across the City of Toronto.




Toronto District School Board and Toronto Catholic District School Board proudly present

ASIAN HERITAGE MONTH May 2007

The Toronto District School Board and Toronto Catholic District School Board highly value the cultural richness offered by the diversity of our student and parent communities. The boards are proud to work with each other to jointly recognize Asian Heritage Month, and acknowledge the tremendous history and contributions of Asians within our school communities. This year’s theme for Asian Heritage Month 2007 is "Optimizing Cultural Capital –A Recognition and Celebration of Asian Contributions and Leadership." There are three components to this year's Asian Heritage Month: Student Leadership and Contributions, Educator Leadership and Challenges, and Strengthening Parent Leadership, Engagement and Supports. For more information, please visit www.tdsb.on.ca/asianheritagemonth

Educator and Student Leadership Symposium May 11, 9:30 am – 3:00 pm, OISE/UT The Symposium’s theme is Optimizing Cultural Capacity. There are four strands: Cultural and Linguistic and Understanding in Education, Challengesand Supports, Leadership and Role Models, and What is Canadian?

Asian Heritage Month Education Roundtable May 11, 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm 15 King’s College Circle, UT The Third Annual Asian Heritage Month Education Roundtable’s theme is “What Makes Good Teaching Resources for Asian Canadian Heritage Education?” Keynote speaker will be Senator Vivienne Poy.

Parent Forum May 12 WEST: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Don Bosco Catholic Secondary School May 26 EAST: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Agincourt Collegiate Institute Presentations include Safe Schools, Wellness Arts, and School and Community Support. There will be a TDSB/TCDSB panel on enabling student success via youth, Educator and Parent Contributions and Leadership.

Asian Heritage Month Celebration May 24, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Central Technical School This event recognizes the talent and skills of TDSB/TCDSB students through Asian performances. It also increases students’ awareness and understanding of the rich diversity of Asia’s culture and heritage through curriculum connections.




TCDSB GOES GREEN! APRIL IS EARTH MONTH. APRIL 22ND IS EARTH DAY!

HOW DO YOU INTEND TO HELP THE ENVIRONMENT?

We Do Not Inherit The Earth From Our Ancestors, We Borrow

It From Our Children”

CEC Earth Day Launch! April 19, 2007 at the CEC to

celebrate Earth Day. Presentation by School Group(s), Information tables, and a Community Clean-up. We look forward to the CEC staff participation from 11:45a.m.

-13:30 . Bring your Litterless Lunch!

EcoSchools Reminder! Please schedule an appointment with the TCDSB EcoSchool team (Roberta, Ron or Scott) to visit your school and review your final documents leading up to the April 20th TCDSB deadline or April 30th Ontario EcoSchool deadline.

PLANT A TREE THIS SPRING! This will assist in many environmental ways: Cooling our Environment/Absorb Carbon Dioxide/Retain rain water/Filter ground water, Etc. *Plant Native Species!! TREE PLANTING OPTIONS: 416-338-8733 – City of Toronto 416-413-9244 - Local Enhancement & Appreciation of Forests (LEAF) www.leaftoronto.org Evergreen Canada - assistance with planting projects www.evergreen.ca/en

Spring Clean-Up Reminder

The registration for the City’s 20-minute makeover is well

under way. The deadline has passed. If you have registered,

your gloves and bag supplies will be delivered to your school

in the next couple for weeks. Some schools may already have

the supplies. Check with your Head Caretaker.

Any questions please callRon Hearn (Officer – Waste

Management) 416-222-8282 X2177

“WATTS”UP? CORNER. “AN INCONVIENT TRUTH” IS AVAILABLE!!! Catalog#LD1246

Check out the TCDSB Media Library for Environmentally related subjects @ http://interdev.tcdsb.org/avcatalog/

Congratulations to Brebeuf College “Green Brigade” team for their recycling launch and environmental team presentation.

Congratulations to Katerina & Stacey of the Loretto Abbey Eco-Team for a fantastic EcoSchools presentation at the Student Leadership Workshop.

Further Info: Contact - Scott Grieve (Officer of

Energy Conservation) ext. 2229 or Ron Hearn (Officer – Waste

Management) ext. 2177 TCDSB Environmental web page: http://www.tcdsb.org/environment/

Waste Free Lunch Challenge

www.wastefreelunch.com April 16-27, 2007 for every classroom across Ontario. Benefits: increased waste

minimization awareness/ cost savings/school recognition. Teachers are encouraged to

register soon. Chance to win a Chris McKhool

concert.

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Mario Gasparotto Memorial Visual Arts Award

HISTORY This fund honours the memory of Mario Gasparotto, a dedicated and much-loved TCDSB educator, well known for his commitment to the arts in TCDSB schools. Mario was employed by the MSSB, now TCDSB, from 1971 until 2001. While pursuing his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Education degrees at the University of Toronto, he taught visual arts and art history in MSSB high schools. His passion for art was well known and inspired many art students. In 1983, he became art consultant for the Board, becoming a mentor to many art teachers. In the mid 1990's he was appointed superintendent of education with the TCDSB and held that position until his death. Mario is remembered for his love of art, his breadth of knowledge, his high standards, and his generous manner with students and teachers alike.

DESCRIPTION OF AWARD The Mario Gasparotto Memorial Visual Arts Award is a special fund administered through The Angel Foundation for Learning to support graduating students planning to pursue post-secondary studies in visual arts at college or university. Two awards of $500 each will be given to students each year.

CRITERIA Allocations for the Mario Gasparotto Memorial Visual Arts Award will be made by The Angel Foundation for Learning to a grade 12 student who has been accepted to post-secondary visual arts studies at college or university. The selection will be made by a panel of visual arts educators and will be based on: • The quality of the student's work i.e. originality, creativity, problem-solving and technical ability • The student's overall achievement in visual arts • The student's post-secondary plans • The student's overall contribution to the school and community

APPLICATION PROCESS Students will be nominated by the Department Heads for Visual Arts in TCDSB secondary schools. (Maximum of 2 per school) For each application the following is required: • A letter of application from the student, explaining post-secondary plans • A portfolio of snapshots of at least three major works. Each snapshot must be accompanied by a half-page statement describing the dimensions and media of the work as well as an artist's statement explaining the purpose of the work • A letter of recommendation from the student's teacher detailing the student's achievement and work habits in visual arts as well as school and community involvement • Evidence of acceptance into a post-secondary visual arts program

SELECTION PROCESS • All applications will be forwarded by the school Department Heads for Visual Arts to the TCDSB Program Coordinator for the Arts by May 14, 2007. • A panel of arts educators will review the applications and prepare a list of finalists. • Finalists will make an oral presentation of their works to the panel in late May. • The panel will make the final decision regarding recipients of the award. Notification of the winners will be made in early June. Note: Winning the award is conditional on the students being accepted into a postsecondary program of study in visual arts.

DONATIONS TO THE MARIO GASPAROTTO FUND Donations to the Mario Gasparotto Memorial Visual Arts Award Fund may be made to The Angel Foundation for Learning, 80 Sheppard Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario, M2N 6E8.

CONTACT PERSON Enquiries regarding the award may be made to the Program Coordinator for the Arts at the Catholic Education Centre.




THE 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? Please note that the nomination deadline has been extended to April 20, 2007. Need More Information? Additional information and nomination forms may be obtained by contacting the Ontario Honours and Awards Secretariat at (416) 314-7526 or visiting www.citizenship.gov.on.ca (click on the Ontario Honours and Awards Secretariat).

Contact: Ontario Honours and Awards Secretariat Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration

400 University Avenue 4th Floor

Toronto, ON M7A 2R9

Telephone: (416) 314-7526 Fax: (416) 314-7743 TTY: (416) 314-7491

E-mail: [email protected]




Celebrate 50 years of Catholic Education St. Gregory Catholic School

126 Rathburn Road, Etobicoke

Sunday, May 6, 2007

The staff and students of St. Gregory Catholic School invite you to an Open House in celebration of 50 years of Catholic Education on

Sunday, May 6, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. in the school gymnasium

Bishop Boissonneau will celebrate Mass at 4:00 p.m. at

St. Gregory Catholic Church, 123 Rathburn Road

Memorabilia and memories welcomed Contact the school at 416-393-5262 or [email protected] for further information

Light refreshments will be served between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Please R.S.V.P. to Christine Ventura Vieira at 416-393-5262

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Annunciation Catholic Church, 3 Combermere Drive, North York, Ontario

Followed by a Reception/Open House at St. Isaac Jogues Catholic School 1330 York Mills Drive, Don Mills, Ontario, M3A 1Z8

Memorabilia and memories welcomed. Please send to the address above, contact the school or visit our website at

www.tcdsb.org/stisaacjogues .(Include your name and telphone on the back of photos, they will be returned to you.) If you have questions regarding the Anniversary, please call our office at 416-393-5315 Fax: 416-393-5223




S T . J O S E P H ’ S C O L L E G E S C H O O L P R E S E N T S

I F Y O U C A R E , B E W E B A W A R E . . .

⇒ BECOME CYBER SMART ⇒ BE WEB AWARE ⇒ HELP YOUR CHILDREN MAKE

SAFE AND SENSIBLE INTERNET CHOICES

PARENTS….

….An evening of information and interactive exchange for parents and childcare providers about keeping your children and teens cyber smart and cyber safe

FEATURING ...

Constable Scott MillsConstable Scott Mills Toronto Police ServicesToronto Police Services

Police Constable Mills has presented lectures to Children’s Aid workers, parent and teacher groups, and leading members of school boards. He has also worked to assist bullied students with a special focus on Asperger’s Syndrome and Autism. P/C Scott Mills has been nominated for The Minister of Justice National Youth Justice Policing Award for his work on Project Internet-Truancy, a proactive project which addresses high school student truancy and how it relates to youth crime, especially vio-lent crime and gang-related activity.

RSVPRSVP: [email protected] or call (416) 393-5514 : Saptarsi Saha: [email protected]

WHENWHEN: Wednesday, April 25,2007 7:00 p.m. -8:30 p.m. WHEREWHERE: St. Joseph’s College School 74 Wellesley St. W. (On north side of Wellesley between Bay St. and Queens Park circle)

Event Information




MAY 1 - 4 7:30 p.m.

Tickets $6.00 For information contact

[email protected] (416) 393-5519, voicemail 80752

Joe vs. the Volcano is a comedy about finding the courage to take the leap. Adapted from the film starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan.

Joe Banks is forced to leave his little island in New York, experience the world, fall in love, and... jump into a volcano! Whether it’s adventure, love, or volcanoes, the question is: will Joe really do it? Joe vs. the Volcano is a great play for young people as they confront the imminent leap from grade school to high school; from high school to work/ higher learning, or for anyone

who needs to remember that the key to life is the courage to live it.




Support School Literacy Programs

Please join us for the

4th Annual Literacy Tea In memory of

Barb and Marek Brodzki Former APT with TCDSB

May 1, 2007

CEC, Atrium 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

$20.00 (tax receipts will be given through The Angel Foundation for Learning)

Proceeds from the tea will be donated to

The Barb and Marek Brodzki Award to continue to fund the annual literacy award established in their name.

The elementary school chosen as this year’s recipient of the Barb and Marek Brodzki Award will be announced during the tea.

Information and applications for the Barb and Marek Brodzki Literacy Award are available at www.angelfoundationforlearning.org using the Bequests Link.

Please forward your cheques by Friday, April 20, 2007 The Angel Foundation for Learning

to the attention of MIRELLA MARINGOLA, Secretary, c/o D’Arcy McGee Catholic School - SBSSS - South




Are you up for the Challenge? The Angel Foundation for Learning needs your help. The Angel Foundation for Learning exists solely to help the 90,000 students in our school system. Unfortunately, not every child receives the appropriate nutrition to be an effective learner. Many kids need glasses, hearing aids, warm clothing, and subsidies for school excursions. The Foundation also supports the students by providing unique programs including the Bob Wilson Art Camp, Music Camp and VOCE Choir. Your participation can help make a difference!

HERE’S THE CHALLENGE: CAN YOUR SCHOOL, SITE OR GROUP GENERATE

A MINIMUM OF $100 FUNDING FOR OUR KIDS BY EDUCATION WEEK?

If only 10 people each donate $10, you each receive a $10 income tax receipt and meet the Challenge of raising $100 from your school, site or group to support our kids OTHER OPTIONS? • Sell the Angel Foundation raffle tickets: $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00 • Donate more than $12 to wear a “Buddy Pin” - mascot of the Angel Foundation, and also receive an income tax receipt • Collect donations and sponsorships by addressing your parish or network • Participate in the Angel Foundation for Learning 5K Family Fun Walk Sunday, May 6th with 9:00 a.m. registration, 10:00 a.m. liturgy and 11:00 a.m. walk • Run a Special Event or Fundraiser at your school, site or department

For more information please contact Sara Camilleri at 416.222.8282 extension 2195 or [email protected]@tcdsb.org




Looking forward to having you Join the many schools and supporters of The Angel Foundation for Learning at the 5 KM Fun Walk on

Sunday, 06 May 2007

Last year’s participants included:

Community Relations Dept. J.C. McGuigan Retired Teachers St. Timothy Blessed Margherita Holy Spirit Social Work Dept. St. J. Morrow Pk. Blessed Sacrament Chaminade St. Bernard St. James Our Lady of the Assumption St. Conrad St. Brendan St. Jane Frances M. Power/St. Joseph Don Bosco St. Dorothy St. John Vianney TCSB Employee Credit Union St. Jerome St. Elizabeth St. Kevin St. Francis de Sales Phy. Ed. Dept. Dante Alighieri St. Timothy Occasional Teachers Prince of Peace St. Francis Xavier St. Mary Father Henry Carr Regina Mundi St. Gerard Majella St. Matthias Research Dept. Retired Principals St. Isaac Jogues St. Patrick Catholic Teacher Centre St. Robert St. Simon St. Thomas More St. Martin de Porres Transfiguration Trustees CEC Psychology Dept. TSU TECT York University Monsignor Fraser St. Andrew Bishop Allen Budget Control Our Lady of Fatima Santa Maria Francis Libermann Cardinal Leger Deaf and Hard of Hearing Dept St. Agnes Best Start Dept. St. Aidan Sts. Cosmas and Damian Don Bosco Religious Ed. Dept. St. Barnabas St. Joseph College Math Dept. IT Dept. St. Philip Neri Human Resources Dept. St. Sylvester Admissions Dept. St. Margaret St. John the Evangelist St. Maurice Executive Office St. Matthew




13TH ANNUAL RECOGNITION DINNER/DANCE

Annually we meet to recognize and honour the many coaches who volunteer their time through TCSAA on behalf of TCDSB students. Plan to attend and support this worthwhile event.

VICTOR ANGELOSANTE AWARD PRESENTATION The Victor Angelosante Award is presented annually to a Toronto Catholic District School Board employee who, through significant involvement with athletics and the Toronto Catholic Schools Athletic Association (TCSAA), has made an outstanding contribution toward the overall development and education of young people. The Award Winner is one who personifies those qualities Victor demonstrated in abundance and one who embodies and inculcates by example the highest traditions of a Catholic educator and a dedicated sportsperson. The 2007 Award Winner will be honoured on May 10, 2007, at the 13th Annual TCSAA Recognition Dinner. We are pleased to announce that the 2007 Victor Angelosante Award will be presented to:

Tony Covelli Teacher – Our Lady of Peace Catholic School

Thursday, May 10, 2007 La Contessa Banquet Hall

69 Milvan Drive North York, Ontario

Cocktails: 5:00 p.m. Dinner: 6:00 p.m. Presentations: 7:00 p.m. Dance: 8:00p.m.

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TORONTO CATHOLIC SCHOOLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

13th ANNUAL RECOGNITION DINNER NAME: ______________________________________________________________________________________ SCHOOL: ____________________________________________________________________________ NUMBER OF TICKETS:___________________ X $12.00 = ________________ Detach and send to: Anthony Scopa, SBSSS-East, by Tuesday, May 2, 2006. Please make cheques payable to St. Brendan Catholic School




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Local school gets gift of computers CLARK KIM 04/04/07 Scarborough Mirror

The students in the gifted program at St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic elementary school received some much-appreciated and much-needed gifts this week. They set up their newly refurbished computers Tuesday distributed through a program called Computer for Schools run by Renewed Computer Technology, a charitable organization that works to empower educators and other non-profit agencies. "Without Computer For Schools giving us these computers, we wouldn't be able to run these programs," said principal Maureen Flynn, citing as an example the robotics component of the gifted class, which accepts students from 27 other elementary Scarborough schools. "We're always in need of technology." The extra computers were part of a larger donation by the provincial government. More than 500 computers once used in the province's employment and training network program were donated by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities to be distributed to schools across Ontario. Minister Chris Bentley and MPP Bas Balkissoon (Scarborough-Rouge River) made the announcement at St. Ignatius of Loyola, which is located in the McCowan Road and Finch Avenue area. "All these young people here will get to work on a computer of their own," Balkissoon said. Shauna McCaffrey, executive director of Renewed Computer Technology, noted that about half their computer donations come from the federal and provincial governments. Other donations come from the private sector including banks and insurance companies. "Twenty-five per cent of all computers in schools comes from us (across Canada)," McCaffrey said. "We also supply computers to charities that have an educational component." Since its inception in 1993, the organization has provided 288,000 refurbished computers to schools and charities nationwide given on a first-come, first-serve basis and according to the specific needs. One of the main challenges is to continually meet the better computers as technology continues to grow at a rapid pace. "P4 computers and laptops are now in high demand," McCaffrey said. "Our demands always exceed supplies."

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Etobicoke students head to Vimy CLARK KIM 04/05/07 The Etobicoke Guardian They learned about the infamous battle of Vimy Ridge in Grade 10 history class. Now 25 Etobicoke students from Michael Power/St. Joseph high school and Bishop Allen Academy will get to see first-hand where the Allied forces led by Canadian soldiers defeated Germany troops during a key battle in the First World War. They joined 60 other Toronto Catholic students and travelled to France Thursday for the commemoration of the 90th anniversary of the Battle at Vimy Ridge taking place April 9. More than 4,000 Canadian school children are expected to witness the ceremony with Queen Elizabeth and Prime Minister Stephen Harper also confirmed to attend. "I heard this trip being described as Canada's biggest field trip for high school students," said Mark Chmielowiec, excursion co-ordinator and teacher at Michael Power. The Etobicoke school usually plans its long distance field trips for students in March. But teachers and students agreed it was worth delaying the trip this year to coincide with the Vimy Ridge anniversary. Canadian history books often cite the battle of Vimy Ridge in which a relatively inexperienced Canadian army made a name for itself. And the significance of the battle doesn't seem to be lost on the students. "It's just exciting for me because I always wanted to go there," said Jonathan Collaton, 17, who's been interested in war history from an early age. "I want to see the terrain and see how they actually won the battle." For fellow students Laura Cerullo and Emily Finucci, it'll be especially exciting to see thousands of students across Canada converging in one spot for the same reason. "To be there and actually experience it, you'll never get an opportunity like that again," Cerullo said. The Vimy Ridge commemoration is, however, just one of many things to do during their one-week excursion. They have a full itinerary set with stops in Paris and cities in England including London and Bath as well as a visit to Stonehenge, before returning on April 14. Another highlight will be the trip to Rome to attend Easter Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square with Pope Benedict XVI presiding. A larger crowd is expected there with Catholic pilgrims from around the world gathering to mark Easter. "It's not often schools will pick up and go away for Easter," said Catena Manco, who teaches French and Italian at Michael Power, and will also be accompanying the students on the field trip. "It's a big deal and it's very exciting."

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Teen gets ultimate fan treatment at Junos FANNIE SUNSHINE 04/04/07 North York Mirror Doritos Ultimate Fan Nicole Fernandes attends the Doritos pre-Junos party Sunday Apr 1 afternoon at the 2nd Avenue Grill in Sakatoon. After seeing a television ad for a chance to win an all-expenses paid trip to the Juno Awards as part of Doritos Ultimate Fan contest, Nicole Fernandes entered the challenge online, figuring she had nothing to lose, but perhaps a lot to gain." They called me a few days later and told me I won a trip (to the Junos in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan)," the 15-year-old St. Joseph Morrow Park High School student said. Several days later, Nicole received the thrilling news she was chosen as the Ultimate Fan and would present the Fan Choice Award live from out west last Sunday. "I was thrilled, I was extremely excited," she said. Arriving in Saskatoon Thursday with her mother, the Grade 10 student was treated to Juno parties and a hair and make-up makeover before walking the red carpet. "It was wild, people were cheering," Nicole said. "I got to hug Nelly (Furtado) on stage and give her the award." Furtado, one of Nicole's favourite performers, beat out nominees Gregory Charles, Michael BublÃƒÂ©, Nickelback and Sarah McLachlan to win the Fan Choice Award. "I was a bit nervous on stage, but Doritos was encouraging me, telling me I could do it," she said. "They were really good to me." Nicole also got a chance to hang out backstage with the likes of Sam Roberts, Mobile, Keishia ChantÃƒÂ© and Eva Avila milling about. "It was more than I expected," said Nicole, adding she has autographs from Hedley, Mobile, Furtado and Chris Murphy from Sloan. "I had a really great time."




School's greenhouse a labour of love LISA RAINFORD 04/04/07 Bloor West Junction-Roncesvalles – The Villager

To say that Stanley Roszak has a green thumb is putting it mildly. It was no surprise that Roszak, who has been working with plants his entire life, became a horticulturist. Born in Portugal, he came to Canada in 1990 with his wife and two boys. A gardener for the City of Toronto, Roszak also tends to the greenhouse atop Bishop Marrocco/Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary School. After his eldest son graduated from the school in 2000, Roszak approached the principal about cleaning up the greenhouse, which was in a sorry state. Although gardening wasn't at the top of the principal's list of priorities, he was more than happy to let Roszak work his magic. The job required little money, just a lot of TLC. "When I came, they had some jungle here," he recalled. "I cut it back. The next year, everything started coming back." It helps that Roszak collects seeds - from everywhere and anywhere. He admits he can't leave a plant in a garbage heap along the side of the road or in the dumpster. "Every plant has a story," he said. Teachers have been known to steal away to the greenhouse for a few minutes of peace. "Teachers tell me, 'I come here to relax,'" Roszak said, surrounded by greenery. Roszak himself would gaze up to the top of the school every morning on his way to work wondering just what the greenhouse held. The school used to have horticulture classes as part of its curriculum when it was built more than 30 years ago. Roszak is doing his part to give the students an appreciation of plant life. His work is funded in part by the school's annual plant sale that usually takes place in early spring, after Victoria Day weekend. "Even St. Francis is here," Roszak said patting the top of the sculpture, a smile on his face. "It used to be in the chapel but no one loves plants more than St. Francis." Until recently, Roszak had been collaborating with Stop Community Food Centre, growing vegetables for the community food bank. He has exhibited his work at various venues including the CNE and Canada Blooms. In fact, Canada Blooms is where Roszak caught the attention of a teacher from Hamilton, who was running a March break camp for kids. She asked him share his expertise with the students. It is evident that Roszak loves his vocation. Plants, he said, "never give me a hard time. They're always happy. They don't give me the cold shoulder."




'The Art School @ Marrocco Bishop Marrocco would like to share great news from 'The Art School @ Marrocco'. Jefferson Moore-Bellerande has been invited as a finalist into this year’s Hot Docs International Film Festival and Isaias Garcia into Sprockets International Film Festival. This is top recognition for both documentary and youth video production. The projects evolved from the Gr. 10 Religion Arts video production program taught by Jeana McCabe which is now in its 3rd year. Over 30 short social justice documentaries will have been produced over this period and this is the first time The Art School @ Marrocco has ever submitted to these large festivals. So it is indeed a thrill, for our students and for our Arts community at Marrocco! All are invited to the screenings! (Call the school for information)

Jefferson Moore-Bellerande (left) His documentary "Life With Mom" won an award at our very own 'Just Docs' Festival. Isaias Garcia (right) won at our festival for "Be With Me"

SUBJECT: 10-9

Celebrating Service Canada in the Malvern Town Centre The senior Visual Arts students at Blessed Mother Teresa C. S. S. created two murals representing Service Canada and their mandate, “People Serving Canada”. The opening celebration was held on April 10, 2007 at the Malvern Town Centre. At this event, the Federal government has pledged a significant monetary initiative for Malvern youth. The arts students’ mural focuses on Service Canada’s program to help develop educational skills, documents and advice in useful area of life and employment. The students of Blessed Mother Teresa have always zealously supported their community by providing two 8’ x 8’ murals for the Malvern Family Resource Centre as well as four 4’ x 8’ acrylic murals for 42 Division Headquarters. This latest effort was an 8’ x 7’ acrylic on masonite mural that showcased Service Canada’s directive. This project reaffirms the support and goodwill of Malvern youth serving their community.

SUBJECT: 10-10

Ukrainian Easter Traditions at St. Josephat A British Delegation came to St. Josephat Catholic School to study how our heritage school operates and we had an assortment of activities for our guests to participate in. The day long event was featured on the Ukrainian program called "Kontakt" which aired on Saturday April 7th. Also, traditional Easter Eggs (pysanki) were made by students, staff and the delegation to celebrate our Ukrainian Easter Traditions.




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

Germaine Fournier mother of Mireille Fournier, Teacher at

Canadian Martyrs Catholic School Maria Iaconetti sister of Isabelle Giuliani, Speech-Language Pathologist at

Speech-Language Department Joseph Ledenyi father of Eva Henn, Teacher at

St. Thomas More Catholic School Nick Nolan former Principal at

Father Henry Carr Catholic Secondary School and Msgr. Percy Johnson Catholic Secondary School

Kathleen (Kitty) O’Neill

wife of John (Sean) O’Neill, Teacher at Jean Vanier Catholic Secondary School

Nicola Sampogna father of Mary Torti, Section 23 Program Teacher at

Surrey Place (TPAS) – St. Charles Catholic School




THE PARENT INVOLVEMENT COMMITTEE (PIC) IS PLEASED TO SUPPORT AND INTRODUCE

WORKSHOPS TO IMPROVE PARENT ENGAGEMENT Three provincial organizations - OECTA, O.A.P.C.E. and CPCO - have combined to champion an interactive workshop for teachers, parents, and school leaders developed and delivered in collaboration with our partners in Catholic education. The workshop itself was created by those most involved with improving student achievement at the school community level - parents, teachers and school leaders and as such is endorsed by OAPCE, OECTA and CPCO. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: • a team of three members from a school - one parent, one teacher and one Principal/Vice Principal. Parent

participants need not be CSAC chairs • parent who is willing to exercise time and commitment toward improving parent engagement at the school

community as a means to improve student success. WHEN AND WHERE: Saturday, April 28 - Bishop Marrocco/ Thomas Merton [library] Saturday, May 5 - Catholic Education Centre [York Lecture Hall - 1st floor] Saturday, May 26 - St. Patrick's CSS [Library] TIME: All workshops will be held from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION: PAL registration will be available starting Mon. April 2/07 Principals are asked to complete registration on behalf of the school's team. These workshops are entirely voluntary. Each school team will require all three members to participate and each Saturday session can support a total of 14 school teams [max. participants is 42: 14 x 3). Morning hospitality, lunch and all workshop materials will be provided and the costs for these workshops will be funded by the Parent Involvement Committee.




CURRICULUM AND ACCOUNTABILITY DEPARTMENT

is pleased to offer a Session of

THE FOUNDATION SERIES (2007)*

for

TEACHERS WHO ASPIRE TO BECOME VICE-PRINCIPALS WITH THE TORONTO CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

Program Highlights

• An eleven-session series to assist teachers to identify their vocation to Catholic school leadership • Five (5) Modules:

− Spritual Leadership − Personal Inventory − Leadership in Race and Ethnic Relations − Leadership in Building a Catholic School Culture − Retreat

Presentations, discussions, opportunities for reflection, sharing and dialogue Program Requirements

• Positive recommendation in writing from principal/superordinate • Testimonial letter of reference from a colleague in school/department attesting to the candidate’s leadership

qualities • Five years of successful teaching as of June 2007

(excludes Assigned Occasional and long-term assignments) • Religious Education Qualifications, Part I or equivalent

Program Information

• LOCATION: CATHOLIC EDUCATION CENTRE, York University Classroom #1

• SESSIONS: Tuesday May 1, Thursdays May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Thursdays June 7, 14, 21,

• TIME: 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

• RETREAT: Saturday, June 23, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 pm

APPLICATIONS DUE – April 25, 2007 - Class size limited to 30 participants Complete applications(next page) accepted on a first come, first served basis

For further information, please contact: Ralph Peter, Program Coordinator, Curriculum and Accountability

at (416) 222-8282, ext. 2169 or e-mail (preferred, if at all possible) [email protected]

*Participation in the Foundations Series is a requirement for those applying to the Vice-Principalship.




FOUNDATIONS COURSE – REGISTRATION PAGE

NAME:___________________________________________________________________________ SCHOOL/PLACEMENT:____________________________________________________________ TEACHING YEARS:________________________________________ WHEN DO YOU INTEND TO TAKE PRINCIPAL PARTS I AND II?

WITHIN 5 YEARS: ______

ALREADY HAVE PART I: ______

ALREADY HAVE PARTS I AND II: ______ WHY ARE YOU TAKING FOUNDATIONS AT THIS TIME?




Present:

DPA...Thinking Outside the Gymnasium (A.M.) - Is the gymnasium not available everyday? Then this workshop is for you! This practical workshop focuses on providing fun and motivating moderate to vigorous physical activities that can be done in limited spaces such as classrooms, hallways or multipurpose rooms. Participants will learn by participating in a wide range of activities that support DPA implementation. Differentiated instruction and literacy/numeracy integration will also be included throughout this workshop. Lead-Up for Track And Field (P.M.) - Fun, active, track related activities for all ages. Teachers will receive a variety of activities and ideas that can be applied to regular physical education classes as well as to the development of track and field participants in TCSAA meets. High jump and shot put will be featured. This will fulfill the Ontario Safety Guideline requirements for these activities. This hands-on active workshop will also include warm-up activities that are geared towards the development of all involved. This is a great way to start off your track and field unit and infuse some variety. Some of the lead-up ideas can be incorporated into your Daily Physical Education classes. Come dressed to be active. North April 18th @ St. Simon PLC - DPA, 9 -12 (AM) - Lead-up for T&F, 1-3:30 (PM) West April 18th @ Holy Child PLC - DPA, 9 -12 (AM) - Lead-up for T&F, 1-3:30 (PM) East April 19th @ St. Barnabas PLC - DPA, 9 -12 (AM) - Lead-up for T&F, 1-3:30 (PM) South April 20th @ St. Luke PLC - DPA, 9 -12 (AM) - Lead-up for T&F, 1-3:30 (PM)

Lunch will be provided for teachers who are planning to make a day of it. Maximum of 35 accepted...

Remember, use Code 85




SUMMER INSTITUTES

July 23 - 27, 2007 July 31 - August 3, 2007

August 6 - 10, 2007 August 13 - 17, 2007

Join us in the journey of learning! PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE AT: www.tcdsb.org (Click on the icon)

Registration opens April 23, 2007.

2007 SUMMER INSTITUTES TOPICS 1. Microsoft Outlook (Board email) – Introduction XP 2. Microsoft Outlook (Board email) Intermediate XP 3. How Do I Do This? - Using Microsoft Word XP 4. Master the Art of Using Graphics in Microsoft Word XP 5. Tips, Tricks and Shortcuts of Working with Microsoft

Word XP 6. Create Your Own Newsletter, Flyer, Cards and Much

More Using Microsoft Word XP 7. Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint XP 8. Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint XP 9. Using MS PowerPoint as a way to Present Instructional

Lessons 10. Microsoft Excel XP 11. Microsoft Publisher XP 12. Making Effective Use of Your Digital Camera 13. Teaching with Interactive White Boards: Introduction

to Using the SMART Board 14. eClass for Secondary Teachers 15. Web Marks 16. Calling All Movie Producers and Directors: Video

Editing 101 17. Data – Data – Data – How to Tame the Data Monster

Using Access 18. Transcend the Fear: Internet Safety and the

Educational Uses of You Tube, MSN, MySpace…. 19. Introduction to Information Technology for Students 20. Introduction to Information Technology for Non

Teaching Staff 21. Assistive Technology Integrating Ministry Software

Technology in your Classroom 22. Integrating Premier Assistive Technology in your

Classroom 23. Teaching to the Future with Premier Assistive Technology 24. Geographic Information Systems 25. Landscape Painting using Acrylics 26. Art: Embossing Made Easy! 27. Art: All I’ve Got is Tissue & Glue! What Do I Do? 28. Art: Watercolour Painting ….the Fast Track 29. Art: Watercolour Painting ….one-oh-one 30. Multimedia Artworks 31. Educational Benefits of Origami 32. String Art: Success for All!

33. Creative Play for Adults 34. Living with Rhythm 35. African Djembe 36. South African Gumboot Dance 37. Line Dancing – Beginner Levels 38. Line Dancing – Beyond Beginner 39. Line Dancing for Children 40. Basics of Dance 41. Music Technology in the Classroom: Finale and

Band-In-A- Box 42. Kindergarten Mathematics 43. Kindergarten Balanced Literacy 44. Running Records: A Reading Assessment Tool for

Teachers 45. Reaching Readers Program to Support Literacy for

Junior Teachers 46. Primary – Literacy Stations 47. Primary – Literacy 48. Let’s look closely at the Literacy Blocks!! 49. Point of View in Text and Media 50. The Writing Workshop – Purpose and Planning 51. Primary Writing – Effective Planning for Teachers 52. First Aid / CPR Level A 53. Catholic Student Leadership 54. Conflictual Issues: Addressing Tensions within

Contested Areas of Race, Class, Gender, Culture, Ethnicity and Diversity

55. New Teacher Induction: Believing, Surviving and Thriving

56. Lift Up Your Hearts – We Lift Them Up to the Lord: Prayer and Liturgy Planning for Classroom, School and Staff

57. God is an Artist – Drama, Dance and Art in the Religious Education Program

58. “Walking in the Light” – Adapted Religious Education Curriculum for Students with Developmental Disabilities

59. Books and Bytes 60. You Can Heal Your Life 61. Anger Management 62. Anger Management with African Djembe 63. Parenting 64. Education for All: Strategies for Reaching All Students




WORKSHOP DATE TIME LOCATION

Exploring Media Literacy Through Web Design: Using Macromedia Dreamweaver in the Junior/Intermediate Grades

Tues. April 24th 9:00 a.m.—3:30 p.m.

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Room 208

The Academy of Reading: A Literacy Intervention Tool

Wed. April 25th 9:00 a.m.—3:30 p.m.

Regina Pacis Room 202

“Make Show & Tell Cool Again” - Digital Storytelling

Thurs. April 26th 9:00 a.m.—3:30 p.m.


You CAN Use Videos for Media Literacy (Movie Maker 2)

Tues. May 1st 9:00 a.m.—3:30 p.m.


Online Publishing that Works: eClass, Homework Websites and the OERB

Wed. May 2nd 9:00 a.m.—3:30 p.m.


Explore the World with Google Earth: Elementary Teachers

Thurs. May 3rd 9:00 a.m.—3:30 p.m.


“Get Smart” - Adding Interactivity to Lessons Using the SMART Board and SMART Software

Wed. May 9th 9:00 a.m.—3:30 p.m.


New Conversations in Education (Blogs, Wikis, & Podcasts)

Thurs. May 10th 9:00 a.m.—3:30 p.m.


Curriculum Software and Other Computer Resources for the Primary Classroom

Wed. May 23rd 9:00 a.m.—3:30 p.m.


Library Pro - Catalogue Maintenance (A.M. Session)(P.M. Session)

Tues. May 29th 9:00 a.m.—3:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m. —3:30 p.m.


Supporting Media Literacy Through Digital Imaging: Using Photoshop Elements in the Junior and Intermediate Grades

Wed. May 30th 9:00 a.m.—3:30 p.m.


Making Effective Use of Your Digital Camera Thurs. May 31st 9:00 a.m.—3:30 p.m.


NEW TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOPS NOW AVAILABLE ON PAL




USING TECHNOLOGY TO TEACH & LEARN WRITING SKILLS

BRIDGES ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY IN

EDUCATION SEMINAR FOR TEACHERS & EDUCATION

SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS

MAY 8 & 9, 2007

Led by internationally acclaimed educators authors and Assistive Technology experts Joan Sedita, and Scott Marfilius, this two day workshop will focus on using assistive technology tools to support effective writing skills. Participants will examine evidenced-based strategies that support struggling writers – and learn about software solutions for written language skills. Through hands-on computer training, participants will also learn to apply these evidenced-based practices with their students. Assistive technology tools that will be addressed include: Dragon Naturally Speaking; Smart Ideas; Clicker 5; Draftbuilder SE; Write:Outloud SE; Co:Writer SE; Intellitools Classroom Suite; Microsoft Word & alternate access tools

TECHNOLOGY TOOLKIT FOR WRITING

½ Day Pre-Seminar Course PRESENTED BY

SCOTT MARFILIUS

MAY 7, 2007

1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Would you like to update your toolkit of AT solutions for writing? Do you need help sorting through the various features of AT that support writing? There are a growing number of assistive technology products that support students through the stages of writing. These assistive technology tools provide options for writing through letters, whole words, sentence builders, story makers, and several picture-to-text supports. These products also include unique tools to support the process of writing such as spell checkers, synonym checkers, speech feedback, graphic organizers, and editing and revising tools. Join Scott in his presentation and demonstration of a wide-range of software solutions to support writing.

SPECIAL PRICE FOR TCDSB STAFF! $280.00 + GST (lunch included)

OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL370 Cherokee Blvd.

Toronto, Ontario M2H 3B9

$50.00 + GST

OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL 370 Cherokee Blvd.

Toronto, Ontario M2H 3B9




Council for Exceptional Children Toronto Chapter 56

Presents

Bill Byrd Safe Schools, Toronto District School Board

Progressive Discipline Progressive Discipline provides a framework for how staff may work in several ways to try and change a student's misbehaviour while the student continues to go to school. In this workshop you will learn about the different factors to be considered and how the special needs of students are taken into account. Topics to be covered include: What happens when a student misbehaves in school? What is considered misbehaviour? What do schools do to support students who misbehave, and to support victims of misbehaviour? When do principals consider suspending students? What are mitigating factors? What is done to help students if they are suspended or expelled? Resource packages will be provided to all participants.

Thursday, April 26th, 2007 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Sunny View Junior and Senior P.S. 450 Blythwood Road http://schools.tdsb.on.ca/sunnyview/index.htm

between Bayview and Mount Pleasant) Light snacks/beverages provided * All proceeds help to support Send a Child to Camp

For more information … please visit: http://www.cecchapter56.org/

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ April 26th 2007 REGISTRATION

$10.00 CEC Member/ $15.00 Non Member (please make cheques payable to “CEC Chapter 56”) Name: _____________________________ School: _______________ Position/Grade(s): __________ Email: __________________________ Please notify me of any upcoming CEC events yes __ no __ Address: ____________________________ Phone: _______________

Please forward by Monday, April 23rd to:

Trina Wasilewski OR Kathy Adamcyk c/o Elmbank JM Academy St.Thomas Aquinas 10 Pittsboro Dr. M9W 3R4 636 Glenholme Ave Toronto, ON M9W 3R4 Toronto, ON M6E 3G8 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] (Route NW1) Fax: 416-394-7322 Fax: 416-397-6096 416-988-7909




The Kindergarten Professional Learning Network invites you to an after-school networking session

Literacy through Dramatic Play

This networking session will include:

• Hands-on ideas to integrate dramatic play into the Kindergarten program, as an exciting vehicle to explore literacy and other program areas,

• Opportunities for dialogue and sharing of best practices, • Make-and-take activities, • Handout of ideas.

Refreshments will be served. Kindly R.S.V. P. your attendance with Toni Pucci at

[email protected] by Thursday, April 26th, 2007.

Please specify the date and location preference.

Monday, April 30th, 2007

4:15 pm- 6:00 pm at

St. Timothy Catholic School 25 Rochelle Crescent

North York Kindergarten PLN

Wednesday, May 2nd, 2007 4:15 pm - 6:00 pm

at Our Lady of Peace Catholic

School 70 Mattice Avenue

Etobicoke School Library




CALLING ALL LAITY TO AN INFORMATION MEETING MASTER AND DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES OFFERED BY THE INSTITUTE OF THEOLOGY OF ST. AUGUSTINE’S SEMINARY (A member of The Toronto School of Theology (University of Toronto).

MONDAY, APRIL 23RD. AT 4:30 P.M.

YORK CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD 320 BLOOMINGTON RD. W. AURORA

WE OFFER EVENING, SATURDAY, AND ONLINE COURSES.

SITES INCLUDE: AURORA, DOWNTOWN TORONTO, HAMILTON, AND ST. AUGUSTINE’S SEMINARY

COURSE REDUCTIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR TEACHERS WHO ARE IN THE M.RE.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION E-MAIL- [email protected]

SUBJECT: 13-6

Matter of the Arts: The Arts for Everyone

A series of practical hands-on arts workshops for elementary school teachers

Friday May 4, 2007 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

8:00 a.m. registration and refreshments York University - Burton Auditorium

Cost: $125 or $100 for staff from districts that are part of York Co-operatives (District and District Catholic Boards in Durham, Halton, Peel, Simcoe, Toronto, and York) or have a partnership with York (Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board). Price includes refreshments and lunch.

Registration: Register on line at www.edu.yorku.ca/artsconf The day will consist of a keynote address by Kathy Gould Lundy, author of What do you do about the kid who...? 50 Strategies that turn teaching into Learning and Coordinator of Destination Arts. There will be hands-on workshops in Dance, Drama, Music, and Visual Arts. Participants will leave with exciting ideas to use in their elementary classrooms. A background in the arts in not required because this experience is aimed at generalist teachers.

Please visit www.edu.yorku.ca/artsconf for more detailed information on workshops and presentations.

For further information please contact: Sayma Hai, Office of Research and Field Development

416-736-2100 ext. 20871 [email protected]




Applications are Invited for Secondments to the Ontario Science Centre Science School

1 Teacher - 4U Physics or 4U Mathematics For 25 years the Ontario Science Centre Science School (OSCSS) has offered two full-time semesters of enriched University Preparation science credits for 56 Ontario students in their final year of high school. This challenging and stimulating program emphasizes high academic achievement, the development of communications skills and the opportunity to learn and experience science in new and innovative ways within the Ontario Science Centre. TERM of SECONDMENT: August 31, 2007 – June 29, 2008 Qualifications and Requirements: • A degree in Physics or Mathematics from a recognized university and appropriate Ontario Teachers’

Certification • Ontario College of Teachers Certificate of Qualification with Honours Specialist in Science preferred • Demonstrated successful teaching experience in 4U Physics or 4U Advanced Functions/Calculus and Vectors • Demonstrated ability to evaluate student achievement based on the categories and levels within The Ontario

Curriculum • Outstanding creativity, competence and innovation combined with the ability to challenge, motivate and inspire

talented students through an experiential program • Passion for communicating science to students from a variety of grade levels • Enthusiasm, versatility, flexibility and outstanding communication and presentation skills • Ability to work as a member of a cooperative team • An understanding of the goals of the Science School and the mission and vision of the Ontario Science Centre Responsibilities: The responsibilities fall into two areas each representing 50% of the job. • To teach an enriched 4U Physics or 4U Advanced Functions/Calculus and Vectors course • To deliver Ontario Science Centre school programs for visiting groups of 20-400 students (K-12) and their

teachers, and to participate in the development of these programs. The successful candidate will remain in the employment of the Toronto Catholic District School Board with full salary and benefits paid by the Board. The seniority and role within the home school of the successful candidate will be maintained in accordance with the current Collective Agreement in effect at the Board. Working conditions will be in accordance with the Ontario Science Centre’s Science Education branch guidelines. Hours of work are 8:30 to 4:30 and will include some weekends and after hour commitments. A resume and covering letter describing the candidate’s experience and achievements relative to the above requirements should be submitted to: Susan Cohen, Science Education Branch, Ontario Science Centre, 770 Don Mills Road, Toronto ON M3C 1T3, Fax (416) 696-3197 by April 30, 2007 at 4:30 p.m.

Please note for further information about this position please call Amanda Smith, Science School Co-ordinator

at 416 696-4620.




PLEASE POST ON BULLETIN BOARD

INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGES INSTRUCTOR (ELEMENTARY) Current Collective Agreement between Toronto Catholic District School Board

And Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 3155, Article 20

POSITION AVAILABLE: ITALIAN – 100% LOCATION: St. Wilfrid Catholic School

Applications are invited for the position of Instructor of International Languages – Italian, with duties to commence September 4, 2007.

Candidates will be required to meet the following criteria: QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: . good knowledge of spoken and written Italian . teacher training and /or training in language teaching methodologies . language teaching experience in the Canadian classroom . minimum high school diploma; university degree preferred

DUTIES: . to instruct students in the Italian International Languages Program . to assist in planning and participation of students in cultural activities such as concerts and celebrations

WRITTEN LETTER INCLUDING RESUME MUST BE SUBMITTED TO MARGHERITA DI FONZO, SUPERVISOR, HUMAN RESOURCES, 80 Sheppard Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario, M2N 6E8 NOT LATER THAN APRIL 27, 2007 AT 4:00 P.M.

SUBJECT: 14-3

PLEASE POST ON BULLETIN BOARD

INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGES INSTRUCTOR (ELEMENTARY) Current Collective Agreement Between Toronto Catholic District School Board

And Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 3155, Article 20

POSITION AVAILABLE: SPANISH – 100% LOCATION: St. Francis Xavier Catholic School

Applications are invited for the position of Instructor of International Languages – Spanish, with duties to commence September 4, 2007.

Candidates will be required to meet the following criteria: QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: . good knowledge of spoken and written Spanish . teacher training and /or training in language teaching methodologies . language teaching experience in the Canadian classroom . minimum high school diploma; university degree preferred

DUTIES: . to instruct students in the Spanish International Languages Program . to assist in planning and participation of students in cultural activities such as concerts and celebrations

WRITTEN LETTER INCLUDING RESUME MUST BE SUBMITTED TO MARGHERITA DI FONZO, SUPERVISOR, HUMAN RESOURCES, NOT LATER THAN APRIL 27, 2007 AT 4:00 P.M.




TO BE POSTED ON BULLETIN BOARDS ACCESSIBLE TO SBESS EMPLOYEES

CUPE LOCAL 1328 SBESS

AWARDS

EA2007-02 R. Comartin EA2007-76 G. Pye EA2007-79 P. De Bonis EA2007-79 M. DiNicolantonio

SUBJECT: 14-5

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 BULLETIN. * POSITION REQUIRES SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF BES II CERTIFICATE OR A FOURTH CLASS

STATIONARY ENGINEER'S LICENSE (CANDIDATES MUST SUBMIT PROOF TOGETHER WITH THEIR BIDS).

POSITION DEPT./SCHOOL LOCATION SALARY RANGE Posting # 28-07 Assistant Caretaker NOTE: Hours are from 3:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Father Serra Elementary

111 Sun Row Drive $19.18/hr.

WRITTEN OR FAXED (416-512-3046) APPLICATION REFERRING TO POSTING NUMBER, LOCATION AND POSITION MUST REACH HUMAN RESOURCES, ATTENTION: LINDA MOYNAGH, SUPERVISOR – SUPPORT STAFF, CATHOLIC EDUCATION CENTRE, 80 SHEPPARD AVENUE EAST, NORTH YORK, ONTARIO, NOT LATER THAN, TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 2007.

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