DIRECTOR'S BULLETIN - Toronto Catholic District School

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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 470,375 Catholic school supporters across

the City of Toronto

Subjects:

1. SAINTS OF THE TORONTO CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

2. CATEGORY UPGRADING FORM--repeat

3. AMENDED SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR 2006-2007

4. MARCH BREAK 2007 CREDIT COURSES

5. SUMMER STUDY IN IRELAND, SCOTLAND & ENGLAND

6. SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

7. TCDSB SECONDARY SCHOOL OPEN HOUSES--repeat

8. AUDITIONS FOR CARDINAL CARTER ACADEMY FOR THE ARTS

9. TCDSB GOES GREEN

10. SCHOOL ANNIVERSARIES, OFFICIAL OPENINGS & BLESSINGS - St. Henry’s 25th Anniversary - Our Lady of the Assumption’s 50th Anniversary - St. Jane Frances Solemn Blessing & Official Opening

11. EVENT NOTICES - Staff Arts auditions for ‘It Runs in the Family’ - Notre Dame’s ‘Girls Night Out’ Health & Wellness Event - TCPVA’s Annual Dinner for Retiring Members--repeat - St. Patrick’s Annual Emerald Fund Gala--repeat

12. MEMORIALS

13. BIRTHS AND ADOPTIONS

14. CURRICULUM & ACCOUNTABILITY - Gospel of Justice and Peace Lecture & Workshop - Creating Physical Activity Leaders - When Faith Meets Pedagogy XI Conference - Tree Bee Registration

15. CSAC NEWS - Catholic School Advisory Council Conference--repeat

16. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES - EDGO-TAGO Conference - Autism Spectrum Disorders Course - ‘Student Achievement’ Conference for Portuguese Community - Transportation In-Service - Learning Disabilities Course

17. APPLICATIONS – FOR IMMEDIATE POSTING

POSITION OF RESPONSIBILITY - Section 3 Teacher, Secondary, Social Sciences, Covenant House

CUPE LOCAL 1280 - Assistant Caretaker--various

V a l i d a t i n g o u r M i s s i o n / V i s i o n October 10, 2006

PLEASE ENSURE THAT A COPY OF THE WEEKLY DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN IS MADE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL STAFF # 7

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

October 10, 2006SUBJECT: 1

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 7

The Saints of the Toronto Catholic

District School Board

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

October 8 - 14

St. Denis – October 9

St. Wilfrid – October 12

St. Edward the Confessor - October 13

October 10, 2006SUBJECT: 2a



CATEGORY UPGRADING FORM

The following instructions are applicable strictly to Elementary Teachers (members of TECT) and Secondary Teachers (members of (TSU). If you have taken additional courses during the summer or are in the process of taking additional courses this school year and will be completed within this school year, and are also in the process of obtaining an evaluation from QECO, please read carefully the following instructions as to how to apply for a salary adjustment. INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Please print and complete TWO (2) copies of the attached category upgrading form. 2. Please send ONE (1) copy of the category upgrading form via your school

Courier, regular mail, or FAX TO Human Resources, Attention: Elementary Teachers FAX 416-512-3047 or Secondary Teachers FAX 416-512-3048

3. Retain ONE (1) copy of the category upgrading form for your files, when you have received the Statement of Evaluation from QECO and the explanatory letter, please send copies of these documents together with the category upgrading form via your school courier, regular mail, or FAX to Human Resources, Attention: Elementary Teachers FAX 416-512-3047 or Secondary Teachers FAX 416-512-3048

NOTE: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY THE DEADLINE DATES ON THE ATTACHED CATEGORY UPGRADE FORM. The category upgrading form must be received in Human Resources by no later than November 30, 2006 in order to receive a retroactive adjustment to your salary to September 1, 2006. To qualify for a retroactive salary adjustment, the QECO statements must be received in Human Resources by no later than March 1, 2007. NO EXTENSIONS WILL BE GRANTED IF RECEIVED AFTER THE INDICATED DEADLINE DATES.

The category upgrading form must be received in Human Resources by no later than January 30, 2007 in order to receive a retroactive adjustment to your salary to January 1, 2007. To qualify for a retroactive adjustment, the QECO statements must be received in Human Resources by no later than May 1, 2007, for elementary teachers and by no later than May 30, 2007 for Secondary Teachers. NO EXTENSIONS WILL BE GRANTED IF RECEIVED AFTER THE INDICATED DEADLINE DATES. For further information, please refer to Articles 3.08 & 3.09 of the TECT/TSU Collective Agreements.

Should you have any questions regarding completion of this form please contact

For Elementary Teachers 416-222-8282 x 2323

For Secondary Teachers 416-222-8282 x 2201

October 10, 2006SUBJECT: 2b



TECT/TSU CATEGORY UPGRADING AND/OR

ADDITION OF ALLOWANCE FORM This form is strictly for Elementary Teachers (members of TECT) and Secondary Teachers (members of (TSU). Complete the following form and submit by the deadline dates indicated below to apply for a category upgrading or additional allowance. For further information, please refer to Articles 3.08 & 3.09 of the TECT and/or TSU Collective Agreements. Principals are asked to ensure that the TECT/TSU representative in each school receives a copy of this form.

PLEASE NOTE THAT NO EXTENSIONS WILL BE GRANTED IF RECEIVED AFTER THE INDICATED DEADLINE DATES BELOW.

A. Retro upgrade September 1st of the current school year.

Complete courses prior to start of the current school year. Complete this form and deliver to Human Resources

before November 30th and submit your proof of qualification from Q.E.C.O. by

March 1st of appropriate year.

B. Retro upgrade January 1st of the current school year.

Complete courses before January 1st of each year. Complete this form and deliver to Human Resources

before January 30th and submit your proof of qualification from Q.E.C.O. by May 1st of the appropriate year. For Secondary teachers only by May 30th.

Name _______________________________ S.I.N.# ________________________________ Location _____________________________ Assignment ___________________________ (School or Department) (Grade level or subjects)

Please include copies of the appropriate Q.E.C.O. Statement of Evaluation (Program 5) DOCUMENTS (Please Check)

ENCLOSED IN PROGRESS

Statement of Evaluation from Q.E.C.O. (Program 4)

Explanatory letter from Q.E.C.O. Updated Certificate of Qualification University Transcripts (Applicable for additional allowance only)

Present Category Placement _______________ Category Placement Sought _______________ For degree allowance purposes only(if applicable):

DEGREE ALLOWANCE SOUGHT $ Signature: ______________________________ Date: ________________________________

PLEASE FORWARD THIS FORM VIA BOARD COURIER, REGULAR MAIL,

OR FAX TO HUMAN RESOURCES, ATTENTION: (For Elementary Teachers) Elementary Division, FAX (416) 512-3047, OR

(For Secondary Teachers) Secondary Division, FAX (416) 512-3048 Human Resources will confirm receipt of this Category Upgrading form by Board e/mail. August 2006




TCDSB Amended School Year Calendar 2006-2007

Number of school days 194 Number of Professional Activity (PA) Days 6 Labour Day September 4, 2006 First instructional day September 5, 2006 Thanksgiving Day October 9, 2006 Christmas Break December 25, 2006 to

January 5, 2007 Mid-Winter Break March 12-16, 2007 Good Friday April 6, 2007 Easter Monday April 9, 2007 Victoria Day May 21, 2007 Last day of classes for elementary students June 27, 2007

Six (6) Professional Activity Days for ELEMENTARY schools: 1. Fall – specific date communicated locally 2. *November 27 3. December 8 Parent-Teacher conferences 4. *February 16 5. March 9 Parent-Teacher conferences 6. June 28

Six (6) Professional Activity Days for SECONDARY schools: 1. Fall – specific date communicated locally 2. *December 8 3. *February 16 4. June 28 5. Specific date communicated locally 6. Specific date communicated locally

Existing professional activity days continue to be for the purpose of Faith and community development, Parent-Teacher conferences and system priorities and local goals articulated in school learning plans. * Two new PA days devoted to the provincial education priorities identified in O. Regulation 360/6. Approved at Human Resources, Program and Religious Affairs Committee meeting, October 4, 2006







SUMMER STUDY IN

Ireland Scotland & England

Ireland and England in conjunction with TCDSB* –TWELFTH YEAR! (*Subject to approval)

CELTIC LEARNING - July 2007

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

University of Edinburgh, Oxford

ENGLISH, HISTORY - Grades 11 & 12

Information Meetings: 7 P.M. - All welcome

Tuesday, October 17, 2006 - Marshall McLuhan School - 1107 Avenue Rd

Thursday, October 19, 2006 - Loretto Abbey - 101 Mason Blvd.

CELTIC LEARNING 2007 Mark Burke, Director

Tel: 416-922-2358 (CELT) E-mail: [email protected]

www.CelticLearning.com

SUBJECT: 6

SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE The Toronto Catholic District School Board’s Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) invites all Catholic School Advisory Council (CSAC) members to attend the SEAC monthly meetings. SEAC meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Meetings commence at 7:00 p.m. and are held in the Large Committee Room on the second floor at the Catholic Education Centre, 80 Sheppard Avenue East. SEAC makes recommendations to the Board in respect of any matter affecting the establishment, development of special education programs and services for exceptional pupils of the Board. In addition please inform parents that community representatives are invited to attend.




TCDSB Secondary School Open Houses Grade 8 students and their parents/guardians are welcome to attend one of the scheduled open houses at Toronto Catholic District School Board secondary schools this fall. Learn more about the various programs, services and activities as you prepare for Catholic secondary school education. Open houses begin at 7:00 p.m. unless otherwise indicated. This information is also posted on the board’s website at www.tcdsb.org. October 25, 2006 October 26, 2006 Loretto College School (all girls') Bishop Marrocco/Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary School 151 Rosemount Avenue, Toronto 1515 Bloor Street West, Toronto 416-393-5511 416-393-5545 November 1, 2006 Bishop Allen Academy Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts 721 Royal York Road, Etobicoke 36 Greenfield Avenue, North York French Immersion and Extended French 416-393-5556 Open House 6:15 p.m. 416-393-5549

Dante Alighieri Academy St. Basil-the-Great College School 60 Playfair Avenue, North York 20 Starview Lane, North York 416-393-5522 416-393-5513 November 2, 2006 Archbishop Romero Catholic Secondary School Chaminade College School 99 Humber Boulevard, York (Toronto) 490 Queen's Drive, North York 416-393-5555 416-393-5509

Father Henry Carr Catholic Secondary School Francis Libermann Catholic Secondary School 21 Panorama Court, Etobicoke 4640 Finch Avenue East, Scarborough 416-393-5521 416-393-5524

Michael Power/St. Joseph Catholic Secondary School St. Patrick Catholic Secondary School 105 Eringate Drive, Etobicoke 45 Felstead Avenue, Toronto 6:45 p.m. 416-393-5529 416-393-5546 November 7, 2006 Father John Redmond Catholic Secondary School Marshall McLuhan Catholic Secondary School and Regional Arts Centre 1107 Avenue Road, Toronto 28 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive, Etobicoke 416-393-5540 416-393-5540

Mary Ward Catholic Secondary School Senator O’Connor College School 3200 Kennedy Road, Scarborough 60 Rowena Drive, North York 416-393-5544 416-393-5505 November 8, 2006 Blessed Mother Teresa Don Bosco Catholic Secondary School 40 Sewells Road, Scarborough 2 St. Andrews Boulevard, Etobicoke 416-393-5538 416-393-5525

James Cardinal McGuigan Catholic Secondary School Jean Vanier Catholic Secondary School 1440 Finch Avenue West, North York 959 Midland Avenue, Scarborough 416-393-5527 416-393-5554

St. Joseph's Morrow Park Catholic Secondary School St. Mary's Catholic Secondary School 3377 Bayview Avenue, North York 66 Dufferin Park Avenue, Toronto 7:15 p.m. 416-393-5516 416-393-5528




November 9, 2006 Brebeuf College School Cardinal Newman Catholic School 211 Steeles Avenue East, North York 100 Brimley Road South, Scarborough 416-393-5508 416-393-5519 Madonna High School Msgr. Percy Johnson Catholic Secondary School 21 Dubray Avenue, North York 45 Norfinch Drive (temporary location), Etobicoke 416-393-5506 416-393-5535 St. Joseph's College School 74 Wellesley Street West, Toronto 416-393-5514 November 14, 2006 Neil McNeil High School Notre Dame High School 127 Victoria Park Avenue, Scarborough 12 Malvern Avenue, Toronto (Scarborough) 416-393-5502 416-393-5501 November 15, 2006 Pope John Paul II Catholic Secondary School 685 Military Trail, Scarborough 416-393-5531 T.B.A. Loretto Abbey 101 Mason Boulevard, North York 416-393-5510

SUBJECT: 8

AUDITIONS FOR CARDINAL CARTER ACADEMY FOR THE ARTS

Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts will be holding auditions on Friday, January 26th, 2007, for grades 7 to 12 in Dance, Drama, Instrumental and Vocal Music, and Visual Arts for September 2007. Students must submit their application/portfolio by no later than Friday, December 1st , 2006. Application forms will be available at CCAA after November 1st as well as sent to every elementary school under separate cover, via courier.

Parent Information Evening Open House

November 1st, 2006 7:00 p.m. in the Theatre

For further information, contact Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts at 393-5556.




TCDSB GOES GREEN! “We Do Not Inherit The Earth From Our Ancestors, We Borrow It From Our Children”

St. Wilfrid Goes Green! Meet the amazing St. Wilfrid EcoRunners! Pictured above is Ms. Cardle’s

2005/2006 Gr. 5 Class, ready to recycle! The EcoRunners program is responsible for making St. Wilfrid a more sustainable place to work and to learn. Each week, the EcoRunners visit classrooms and encourage energy

conservation by turning off lights and computers. They are also responsible for the fantastic recycling program at St. Wilfrid. The EcoRunners program was

created by Head Caretaker Peter Borrelli, Principal Joe Onorati, and the dedicated staff at St. Wilfrid Catholic Elementary School.

To Submit Your Own Go Green Success Story, e-mail Sean Hurley ([email protected])

Minimize Waste! The City of Toronto

now has a single-stream recycling system. All your

recyclables, Paper, Plastic, Glass,

Aluminium and Cardboard, can be

mixed into the same container!

Conserve Energy! Turn off all

classroom lights and all computers and computer monitors

at the end of the day. Together we can save money, energy, and the environment!

ENERGY DRILL PILOT PROJECT AT FOUR TCDSB SCHOOLS! Cardinal Leger, Chaminade, Mary Ward, and St. Raphael have been selected to participate in an exciting pilot project called the Energy Drill. This project aims to reduce energy consumption while generating a culture of energy conservation. The project will run through the 06/07 school year, so look for updates.

To Submit Your Own Go Green Energy Conservation Success Story, or for Energy Conservation Info, e-mail Scott Grieve ([email protected])

EcoSchools Ontario EcoSchools is designed to help school boards and individual schools

respond to the difficult challenge of living and learning in a sustainable fashion. The four main tenets of the program are Energy Conservation, Waste

Minimization, School ground Greening, and Ecological Literacy. For information on how to implement the EcoSchool program in your school, contact Roberta

Oswald at 416-222-8282, x. 2719 or [email protected]

October 10, 2006SUBJECT: 10-1



The Staff, Parents and Students of

St. Henry Catholic School

cordially invite you to attend

25th Anniversary of our school

for a celebration of fun and memories

on Thursday, October 19, 2006

from 5 to 8 p.m. in the school.

Light refreshments will be served.

We welcome all current and former teachers, administrative staff, students and parents. RSVP by Friday, October 6, 2006

[email protected], Donna Fahlenbock- 416-393-5395

SUBJECT: 10-2

OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC SCHOOL

Proudly announces a

50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Sunday, October 22nd, 2006

We invite our friends, former staff, alumni, students and their families to join us at the school for

Commemorative Mass at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic School at 2:00 p.m.

Open House * Refreshments

Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic School, 125 Glenmount Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M6B 3C2

School Phone: 416-393-5265 School Fax: 416-393-5754

E-mail contacts: [email protected] or [email protected]




The Students, Staff, and Parents of St. Jane Frances Catholic School

and the Toronto Catholic District School Board, cordially invite you to attend the

Solemn Blessing and Official Opening of our new addition at 2745 Jane Street, Toronto, Ontario

Sunday October 29, 2006

Mass at St. Jane Frances Church at 2:30 p.m. Official Blessing in the school gym followed by refreshments

R.S.V.P by October 20, 2006 to Maria Caporusso 416-393-5296 [email protected]

SUBJECT: 11-1

All current and retired staff are invited to audition for the upcoming TCDSB Staff Arts Production of

It Runs in the Family

By Ray Cooney

Director: Marty Story This comedy farce is set in the doctors’ lounge of a London hospital three days before Christmas. Sharp syringes, crashing wheelchairs, squirting seltzer bottles, doctors disguised as nurses and window ledge wrestling matches are all part of the action as the staff prepares the annual holiday show, a conference of neurosurgeons meets and our hero, Dr. uditio Mortimore, discovers he has an 18-year-old son. There are 12 characters in the play, as well as opportunities to work behind the scenes. For more information about the audition process, rehearsals and performance dates, please visit the TCDSB Staff Arts website at www.tcdsb.org/staffarts.

Auditions will be held on Monday, October 16 and Tuesday, October 17 between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. at

St. Margaret Catholic School, 85 Carmichael Avenue. To book your audition, call the Staff Arts line at 416-222-8282, ext. 2787.




Notre Dame High School Invites The Women of the TCDSB Community To Girls Night Out

Health and Wellness Event for Women

Friday, October 20, 2006 6:30—9:30 p.m.

Guest Speaker Dr. Karyn Gordon*

‘Lost in Transition’ Raising Healthy Teens in an Age of Overindulgence & Bridging the Gap

*One of Canada’s leading authorities on understanding youth (Radio Talk Show host for ‘Bridging the Gap’ on Newtalk 1010 CFRB, Sundays 7-8 p.m.)

Health & Wellness Workshops, Community Resource Booths Photo Opportunities, Refreshments, Karaoke, Prizes, Raffles

SUBJECT: 11-3

Toronto Catholic Principals’ And Vice-Principals’ Association Annual Dinner For Retiring Members

Wednesday, October 25, 2006

Sts. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church Banquet Hall 1490 Markham Rd., Scarborough (entrance from Milner Rd.)

Cocktails at 5:00 p.m. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Retirees’ Photo at 6:15 p.m.

TCPVA Members Free - Guests - $40.00

TCPVA Retirement - 2006 Arthur Biffis - St. Pius

Wayne Boon - St. Maurice Theresa Borczon - Secondment – OISE

Rosemary Brady - St. Raphael Marisa Celenza - St. Simon Mary Cordeiro - O. L. Peace Jerry Didiuk - St. Margaret

Jim Hughes - St. Thomas More Robert Kalisz - Prince of Peace

Lisa Maloney - St. Barnabas Sandra Montgomery – CEC Derek Quinn - St. Benedict

Uli Straub - Blessed John XXIII Lynn Tomasek - St. Ambrose

Please detach bottom portion and return by October 16, 2006

Name: ________________________________________________ Name of School: ________________________________________ TCPVA Members free: # ______ # of Guests ________________ Guests ($40.00 each) : Amount Enclosed:____________________ (Cheques payable to: TCPVA)

Please return to: John Nijmeh c/o St. Martin de Porres Catholic School 230 Morningside Ave., Scarborough, Ontario, M1E 3E1

416-222-8282 Voice Mail : 3622 e-mail : [email protected]







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

Antonio Capoccia retired Caretaker, MSSB and father of Anna Rotundo,

Teacher at St. Raphael Catholic School Arlene Frances Power Corey

wife of Paul Corey, Program Coordinator, Gifted

Joan McNeill mother of Paul McNeill, Caretaker at

St. Wilfrid Catholic School Maria Ohorodnyk mother of Larysa Turczyn, Teacher at

St. Leo Catholic School Peter Yurcan father of Helen Yurcan, Supply Education Assistant at

Josyf Cardinal Slipyj Catholic School




BIRTHS AND ADOPTIONS

William Charles Steven Funnell born September 15, 2006. Son of

Linda Funnell, Teacher at St. Rose of Lima Catholic School

and Jonathan Charles Funnell

Jessica Anne Joyce born September 16, 2006. Daughter of

Nadia Joyce, Teacher at Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic School

and Iain Joyce

Joseph Roman Jozwik born September 20, 2006. Son of

Roman Jozwik, Teacher at St. Eugene Catholic School

and Laurie Ann Jozwik, Teacher at Msgr. Fraser College

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.







Present: Creating Physical Activity Leaders (PAL) This workshop constitutes the first step in a student-centered learning process, designed to cre-ate Physical Activity Leaders in elementary schools. Students will be introduced to a variety of cooperative games to help facilitate DPA. Games will be quick to teach and easy to implement. Students will learn leadership techniques, organizational strategies and physical movement activi-ties that may be applied at their own school upon return. Maximum student groups of 6 per school can be accommodated. (Teacher supervision is required.)

South Oct. 24 @ St. Luke PLC 9:00-11:30 AM North Oct. 24 @ St. Simon PLC 1:00- 3:30 PM West Oct. 26 @ Holy Child PLC 1:00-3:30 PM East Oct. 26 @ St. Barnabas PLC 1:00-3:30 PM

Register using PAL and complete the CODE 92 Professional Development Supply Application Form in the attachment.

Remember, use Code 92.







TREE BEE REGISTRATION

This year marks the 54th anniversary of Tree Bee. The annual Tree Bee competition for 2006 will be held on Friday, November 17. Tree Bee is a competition of tree identification and conservation. It is a great opportunity for students in grades 4 to 6 to learn about nature and the environment while having a chance to represent their school in a friendly and exciting environment. Teams should wear their school uniforms. Each school may enter from one to six teams of one to three students on each team for a maximum of eighteen students.

A plaque is awarded to the winning school with pennants for 1st through 4th place teams and prizes for each participating student and each participating school. An additional team trophy is awarded to the school with the greatest participation based on the number of students competing and final placement of the teams. The team which won first place in the competition won the team trophy only twice. The Toronto Catholic District School Board and the Ontario Forestry Association continue to be sponsors and have donated a number of educational prizes for students, teacher coaches and schools. The Tree Bee Competition will take place: # Friday November 17, 2006 # Location to be announced. # 7:30 p.m. (Competitors should arrive at lease 20 minutes early so that seating can be arranged.) To register for the Tree Bee competition, please call 416-222-8282, ext. 6691. Please give: • your name • school name The number of students participating can be up to a maximum of 18. (Other students are welcome to come and observe.) If you have any questions, please call the number listed above.




CSAC NEWS News for Catholic School Advisory Councils

Saturday, October 21, 2006 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

New for 2006!!! Extended Day to Enable Participation in More Workshops Meet Your Trustee for Lunch Networking/Brainstorming Roundtables

Agenda 8:30 a.m. Sign in & Morning Refreshments 9:15-10:00 a.m. Welcome and Opening Prayer

Keynote Speakers: Oliver Carroll, Chair of the Board

Kevin Kobus, Director of Education 10:15-11:15 Workshop #1 11:30-12:30 Workshop #2 12:30-1:45 Lunch (provided)

Networking with parents Meet Your Trustee

2:00-3:00 Workshop #3 3:15-3:30 Final Remarks and Feedback Closing Prayer

Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts, 36 Greenfield Avenue Parking available at the Catholic Education Centre, 80 Sheppard Avenue East

Register on-line at: http://www.tcdsb.org/csac/index.htm and click on the icon

This Parent Involvement conference, organized in partnership with the Toronto Association of Parents in Catholic Education (T.A.P.C.E.) was made possible by a grant from the Ministry of Education.

Catholic School Advisory Council

Conference 2006




CSAC Conference 2006 Workshop Topics

Effective CSACs

1. Parent Engagement - Getting Parents in the Door: Strategies for increasing your membership, encouraging diversity and engaging parents. Connecting with Your Community: Newsletters, Email Distribution, Signs, Translation, Multi-cultural Outreach.

2. CSAC 101: Creating agendas, running meetings, participating in local action planning Collaborating for Successful Schools: In collaboration with administration and Board guidelines, create a vision for your school, set goals, evaluate success. School Action Plan: How your CSAC can move beyond fundraising to impact the academic achievement of students in your community.

3. Basic Financial Procedures for CSACs: Record keeping, simple financial statements, templates. Fundraising: FAQs; TCDSB Guidelines.

4. Lobbying: Identifying stakeholders, gathering support to make a deputation to the Board, how to lobby the Ministry of Education.

Curriculum

5. Literacy Initiatives – Grade K-6. What we are doing to improve student learning and achievement.

6. Numeracy Initiatives – Grade K-6. What we are doing to improve student learning and achievement.

7. Fully Alive Gr. K-8 : What students learn about family life and sexuality. Board Policies and Programs

8. Building and Facilities Q & A. Balancing urgent local needs with long-term accommodation planning. 9. Inclusive Schools/Race and Ethnic Relations: Cultural differences, identification of special needs, economic

diversity – How schools in the TCDSB are becoming inclusive communities.

10. Special Education Supports and Processes: How students are identified; What accommodations/ modifications are available for identified students in the TCDSB. (SEAC – Special Education Advisory Committee, IPRC – Identification Placement Review Committee)

11. Safe Schools: TCDSB policies and procedures, parent membership on local Safe School Committee, anti-bullying prevention and lockdown procedures.

Transitions

12. Grades 7, 8, 9: Transition to High School: What parents need to know about the transition strategies for students moving from grade 8 to grade 9.

13. Experiential Learning through Cooperative Education and the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP): courses, programs and work-related opportunities for students in grades 10-12.

14. Student Success Strategies: Grades 7 – 12: What parents need to know about programs and support to ensure success for all students, especially those who may be at risk of not graduating from high school.

This Parent Involvement conference, organized in partnership with the

Toronto Association of Parents in Catholic Education (T.A.P.C.E.), was made possible by a grant from the Ministry of Education.




(Educators of the Gifted of Ontario – Teachers Association of the Gifted of Ontario)

Marshall McLuhan CSS, 1107 Avenue Rd., Toronto, ON

Friday, October 20, 2006, 9:00 A.M. – 3:30 P.M. Lots of free parking

For ALL educators, administrators, parents & others interested in gifted education & learning enrichment

Showcasing exciting, challenging, valuable, practical “how to” learning

that enriches & enhances life, work & play The Day’s Enrichment Topics:

meeting needs of dual exceptionality students kids & film making / film viewing skills analyzing children’s handwriting making “big bucks” with science fair inventions improving sleep to improve teaching & learning insider information about writing books nurturing emotional intelligence how to teach more holistically children & social/environmental activism teaching young people tolerance of others Advanced Placement university credit courses internet E-Learning mental math for gifted children

AND MORE

A Conference with a Difference!!

hear 6-8 speakers, meet ALL elementary & secondary sessions 20 or 30 min. concise sessions “how to” skills training sessions the program is an address book hot catered lunch, snacks new vendors great door prizes 1 yr. membership included

Register Online or by Mail! Details at:

www.edgotago.com Deadline: Wed., Oct. 17, 2006

$75/person




AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS COURSE November 2006

A course consisting of four (4) full-day sessions will be offered to TCDSB staff who are currently working with children with autism or PDD. Topics: Overview/diagnostic issues, Communication Strategies, Sensory Integration, Stress and Anxiety,

Behaviour, Educational Planning, Teaching Techniques, Asperger’s Syndrome, Parent Perspective Speakers: Valerie McAlpine, Teacher – Support Service for Autism

Lorraine White, Speech-Language Pathologist – Support Service for Autism Guest speakers

Enrolment is limited to 25 participants. Interested applicants should complete the form below. Provision has been made for supply coverage. Please note that supply coverage is only provided for permanent employees. A new list of candidates is being developed. All those interested in participating should complete the form below, even if an application has been submitted previously. All those accepted into the course will be contacted prior to the start date.

Dates: Thursday, November 2, 2006 Tuesday, November 14, 2006 Thursday, November 23, 2006 Thursday, November 30, 2006

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Location: Catholic Education Centre Catholic Teachers’ Centre, 3rd floor Name: ______________________________________________________________________________________ School: _____________________________________________________________________________________ Position: ____________________________________________________________________________________ Principal’s signature: (Mandatory)________________________________________________________________ Please describe your current work situation e.g. age of child/children you are working with, what your specific concerns are.

Please return to Speech and Language Services, Catholic Education Centre Attention: Raffaela Rocca by October 25, 2006 (Fax to 416-512-4994)

If the course is oversubscribed, selection will be based on a balance of geographic area and needs.




STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT…

our challengeA co nf erence fo r p aren ts an d me mb ers o f t he Po rt ug u ese-sp eaking commu n it ies

Sunday, November 5, 2006 - 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Casa do Alentejo Community Centre

1130 Dupont Street, Toronto

WHY ARE MANY OF OUR STUDENTS UNDERACHIEVING AND

DROPPING OUT OF SCHOOL? This conference is an opportunity to discuss issues and develop a plan

of action that will improve academic achievement for our students.

This conference is sponsored by the Literacy and Numeracy Secretariat, Ministry of Education and organized by the Portuguese Canadian Educators’ Network.

This conference is a partnership between the TCDSB , TDSB and the Portuguese Canadian National Congress

Keynote Speaker - Dr. Avis Glaze, Chief Student Achievement Officer of Ontario and CEO, The Literacy and Numeracy Secretariat.

“Literacy & Education - Parents’ Role and Responsibilities”

Note: - Babysitting will be provided, at no cost, to all parents attending the conference. - Complimentary dinner to all participants.

Registration is compulsory. If you would like further informat ion, please contact::

Enir Bassani - Community Relations Department [email protected] 416-222-8282 Ext 2586 or 416-393-5590

We expecting 300 parents to attend this conference. We are asking the help of Portuguese speaking teachers and professionals to act as FACILITATORS in various workshops:

1) Early Years 2) Elementary Years 3) Secondary and Pot-Secondary Education




TRANSPORTATION IN-SERVICE Title: Transportation: What You Need to Know about

Student Transportation Services Audience: Administrative Staff Type: Presentation / Discussion Description: The Transportation presentation will provide attendees a general understanding of the

resources available to schools to help them manage transportation at their schools. This will include a short tutorial on the new TRACS system currently online for schools to access transportation information about their schools. Discussion will also centre on transportation policies, procedures, and protocols and how they affect schools and your school community.

The presentation will be broken down into 4 key areas: Technology, Operation, Planning, and Safety. Some of the material to be covered will consist of proper forms for transportation use, what is the policy and what are the exceptions, communicating with the bus operators, and preparing for a school bus safety presentation.

Details: St Josaphat - Computer Lab November 6th, 2006 10:00 – 12:30 Regina Pacis - Computer Lab Rm 203 November 7th, 2006 10:00 – 12:30 OLOMountCarmel - Computer Lab Rm 204 November 8th, 2006 10:00 – 12:30 St Richard - East Services Room November 9th, 2006 10:00 – 12:30 Please register on-line with PAL so we can determine participation. Should there be insufficient numbers for the in-service we will notify you in advance of the in-service date. Please see PAL for location information and parking availability.

Hope to see you there!! Student Transportation Services




Attention Teachers of Learning Disability Programs

UPDATE ON LEARNING DISABILITIES COURSE A course consisting of four full-day sessions will be offered to TCDSB teachers of Learning Disability Programs and Special Education teachers who are relatively new to Special Education and who work extensively with students with learning disabilities. Topics: LD profile; Placement options; Processing difficulties and their impact on learning; Reading instruction; Assistive Technology/Web Resources; Curriculum accommodations/modifications; Organizational/Learning strategies; Assessment strategies; Social development and Self-esteem; Self-advocacy; Transition to Secondary; Agencies and Community Resources; the Home-School connection. Coordinators: Dr. Maria Kokai, Chief Psychologist; Pina Menniti, Assessment & Programming Teacher (former teacher of LD Program) Georgia Steinhart, Psychological Associate; Peter Chaban, teacher at the hospital for Sick Children. Other speakers will include TCDSB staff as well as outside presenters. Enrolment is limited to 25 participants and participants must commit to attending all four full-day sessions. Interested applicants should submit, via fax or courier, the form below. All those accepted into the course will be contacted via e-mail prior to the start date. Provision has been made for supply coverage. Please use Code 85. Please do not register through PAL for this course. Dates: Thursday, October 26, 2006, Thursday, November 16, 2006 Thursday, December 14, 2006 Thursday, January 18, 2007 (OLMC) Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Location: Catholic Education Centre Our Lady of Mt. Carmel (Jan 26) 80 Sheppard Avenue East Library – 2nd Floor Catholic Teachers’ Centre – 3rd floor 270 Cherokee Blvd. North York

N.B. – No available parking at the CEC. Parking is available at OLMC. ________________________________________________________________

Name: _____________________ ____ No. of Years of Experience in Sp Ed. _____ School: _________________________________ Region: East / West / North / South

Current Assignment: __________________________ Full Time / Half-Time (Circle)

Principal’s Name / Signature (Mandatory)

Please return by courier or fax (416 512-3423) by Wed. October 18, 2006 to

Dr. Maria Kokai, Psychology Department, Catholic Education Centre




APPLICATION FOR TEACHING POSITION

Section 23* Teacher (SECONDARY – SOCIAL SCIENCES) * Please note that Section 20 has been re-named to Section 23

SECTION 23 CLASSROOM LOCATED AT COVENANT HOUSE

This Section 23 classroom is a partnership between the TCDSB and Covenant House. The agency provides crisis intervention services for homeless and runaway youth between the ages of 16 to 21 years. The students in the Section 23 classrooms at Covenant House are referred from the population of youth that are served by Covenant House. These include those who are emotionally distressed, those adversely affected by time spent living on the street (literally), those dealing with literacy and numeracy, physical and mental issues, pregnancy, drug addition, severe behavioural, immigration and refugees issues, those involved with and victims of sexual exploitation, prostitution, violence and the consequences of behaviours necessary for survival on the street.

The Covenant House treatment staff and the three (3) TCDSB teachers work together in a multi-disciplinary approach. The teachers deliver individualized classroom instruction offering regular curriculum and high school credits in English, Mathematics and Social Sciences. Currently the opening is for a teacher in the Social Sciences area. The CH treatment staff support the educational staff by managing counselling issues that affect the youth’s ability to maintain the commitment to school, and by offering life skills classes, networking and following up with group homes and other community agencies which may be involved in the care and treatment of the youth. The teachers and treatment staff attend weekly case management meetings with the CH treatment residential and community services to discuss the progress of the students. Information is shared, treatment issues are resolved and discharge plans are updated. Projected PTR is approximately 10:1. The address for Covenant House is 20 Gerrard Street East of Yonge Street. 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 secondary special education or alternative programs as of September 1, 2006

Minimum of two (2) years of successful qualified teaching experience in secondary schools Qualifications in Special Education Qualifications in Intermediate/Senior Divisions in the Social Sciences Positive recommendation from current principal

Preference will be given to candidates with the following: Qualifications in English As A Second Language (ESL) and I/S Mathematics Ability to deliver secondary credits at the applied, academic or essential level Ability to work with youth with various needs, experiences and skills from pre-literacy to Gr. 12 Ability to work with students with behavioural and emotional needs Experience in program development and upgrading/credit completion Ability to provide informal student assessments Ability to liaise with teachers regarding transitioning of students Effective skills in collaboration, communication, organization, and problem solving Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team and participate in case conferences

Interested Teachers 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 October 20, 2006. 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 done jointly by TCDSB and CH. Duties are to commence as soon as possible.




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 LICENCE (CANDIDATES MUST SUBMIT PROOF TOGETHER WITH THEIR BIDS).

POSITION DEPT./SCHOOL LOCATION SALARY RANGE Posting # 80-06 Assistant Caretaker NOTE: Hours are from 12:00 noon – 8:00 p.m.

Archbishop Romero 99 Humber Boulevard $19.18/hr.

Posting # 81-06 Assistant Caretaker NOTE: Hours are from 12:00 noon – 8:00 p.m.

Francis Libermann 4640 Finch Avenue East

$19.18/hr.

Posting # 82-06 Assistant Caretaker NOTE: Hours are from 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m.

Jean Vanier 959 Midland Avenue $19.18/hr.

Posting # 83-06 Assistant Caretaker NOTE: Hours are from 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

St. Patrick 49 Felstead Avenue $19.18/hr.

Posting # 84-06 Assistant Caretaker NOTE: Hours are from 3:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

St. Maximilian Kolbe/ Mary Ward

100 Fundy Bay Blvd./ 3200 Kennedy Road

$19.18/hr.

Posting # 85-06 Assistant Caretaker NOTE: Hours are from 3:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

St. Gerard Majella 35 Heavitree Drive $19.18/hr.

Posting # 86-06 Assistant Caretaker NOTE: Hours are from 3:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (75%) PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION UNTIL APRIL, 2007

St. Philip Neri 20 Beverly Hills Drive $19.18/hr.

Posting # 87-06 Assistant Caretaker (50%) NOTE: Hours are from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

St. Florence 101 Murison Boulevard

$19.18/hr.


St. Jean de Brebeuf 101 Dean Park Road $19.18/hr.


The Divine Infant 30 Ingleton Boulevard $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, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2006.

CANCELLATIONS # 77-06

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