At Central Etobicoke we offer several post-secondary options that include preparation for world of work opportunities. We strongly recommend that Grade 12 students enroll in the Co-Op program. We offer co-op at both the credit and non-credit levels. Students can earn credits and develop essential skills through classroom and experiential learn-ing opportunities. Students de-velop both confidence and ma-turity through this experience. We provide public transit training for students who are not able to travel by TTC. Some students may have to take this opportunity in two steps, first an in-school placement, and later on an out-of-school placement, when they are ready to take that challenge.

Possibilities for future employment are possible. In the past, several of our students have been recom-

mended for and have successfully been hired with paid employment.

Our mission is to provide ALL students with the opportunity to live their learning, by ensuring quality and equitable access to learning programs and activities.

For more information on how Co-op can help you with life skills and employability skills contact Mr. Gupta or Ms. Marcis at Ext. 20135.

Principal’s message Rather than sending out our newsletter with the April Report Cards, we have decided to dis-tribute the spring edition a little earlier. No doubt students at C.E.H.S. and throughout the entire TDSB have experienced many disruptions this year. This has certainly been an un-fortunate situation for everyone

involved in education in Ontario. As I write this, field trips, activi-ties and assemblies are slowly returning to our school. As you will note on the school website, the calendar is starting to get busy once again. We are upgrading our website with more school informa-tion and events. Please check this periodically to find out what is happening at C.E.H.S.

In terms of communications, voicemails and emails have been sent from our school on a more frequent basis. If we do not have you on our email list, please email myself at millean.kung@tdsb.on.ca and we will ensure that you get no-tices of our various upcoming events. Finally, semester 2, first term report cards will be com-ing out at the end of April and Parents’ Night will be held on May 2nd from 4:30p.m. to 7:00 p.m. We look forward to con-necting with you then to discuss your child’s progress. If you have questions or concerns about your child, please feel free to contact your child’s teacher or our Vice Principal Wendy Roberts or myself.

CENTRAL ETOBICOKE HIGH SCHOOL

Wednesday, 10 April, 2013 Volume 1 Issue 7

CENTRAL NEWS

World of Work Opportunities School Contact

10 Denfield Street

Toronto, ON M9R 3H1

Tel: 416 394 7090

Fax: 416 394 7595

Principal

Millean Kung

Vice Principals

Wendy Roberts

Superintendent

Susan Winter

416 394 2038

Trustee Ward 21

Chris Glover

416 397 3106

School Council Chair

Pat McAffee

Editor and Publisher

Mahendra Gupta

Milda Marcis

Friday March 22nd was the first annual CEHS Jump Rope for Heart and Hoops for Heart events. History was made, as our school is the first special needs school to ever par-ticipate in either of these events. On this day, we successfully promoted healthy active living, school spirit, sportsman-ship, as well as fundrais-ing for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. All CEHS students and staff were involved in this inclusive event and there were plenty of prizes won and fun had by all. We look forward to hosting this event again in subse-quent years. CEHS has received a special invita-tion to participate in the 4 Corners Youth Soccer Tournament presented by the Special Olympics. This tournament will take place Friday April 5th during the school day at Soccer World Polson Pier. A select group of students will have the

opportunity to develop and expand their athletic talents, fitness abilities, teamwork and social skills, as well as sports-manship. This unique opportunity is sure to be a day filled with fun, fit-

ness and great memories!

On Thursday April 25th, CEHS students will have an opportunity to partici-pate in ‘Hooping it Up’ with Best Buddies Can-ada, a basketball free throw competition. There will be a $2 dress down day also on April 25th to raise money for Best Buddies, and we look forward to a special guest appearance by Rosey Edeh, a former Olympic Athlete. Partici-pation is open to all stu-dents and prizes will be awarded to the top male, top female, top Buddy and top staff member. A grand prize valued at $500 will be awarded to the top scorer in each of the three student catego-ries across the country.

((Ms. .Markovitz)

the Smart Board in the library for a variety of literacy, numeracy, and

We have been busy with a number of activities. In our art and crafts envi-ronment friendly program we try to recycle. We made penguins out of recycled plastic water bottles, for the winter season. Now we have made wreaths from cloth scraps to celebrate spring and Easter. We have also been enjoying using

arts and music activities.

(Ms. Neff)

Healthy Action

Art and Craft Program

“ Treat

others

as

you

want

to

be

treated”

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Co-operation

Discuss with your children

what does co-operation

Look Like?

Sound Like?

Feel Like?

Community

Hours

All potential Ontario Secon-dary School Diploma gradu-ates please remember to complete their Community Hours quota and return their completed forms to the Guidance office as soon as possible. (Mr. Cleave)

Career

Education

Each week students walk

to the local Metro grocery

store to purchase grocer-

ies for the Special Educa-

tion department’s cooking

classes. Grocery shop-

ping is a wonderful oppor-

tunity to teach money,

store navigation and com-

parative pricing skills.

Providing opportunities

for community involve-

ment prepares students

for community living after

they graduate from

CEHS . Employability

skill development is an

essential part of the Ex-

ploring the World of Work

curriculum. The purpose

of Experiential Learning is

to provide experiences

that will prepare students

for life post-21. Students

in room 101 are assigned

to jobs on a daily basis

such as, sorting, collating,

packaging and light as-

sembly. A large donation

of soap products from

Centura Brands Market-

ing has allowed us to re-

create a store within the

school where we can

teach students how to

unpack items from boxes,

stock shelves and per-

form inventory counts.

Brights Pics Photography

supported our program by

sending us 20 boxes of

cardstock that needed to

be folded and bundled in

stacks of 25. If you or

someone you know has a

business that requires

work on mailings, collat-

ing, packaging, light as-

sembly, sorting, etc.

please contact Mr. Liolis

at 416-394-7090 x20044.

No job is too small!

this initiative, we will also be having an Em-ployment Centre Field trip on Thursday April 11th to Project Work and The YMCA – Eto-bicoke Youth Employ-ment Centre. All gradu-ating students are in-vited to attend. Impor-tant resources for graduating students looking for employment are available at http://www.projectwork.ca;

http://www.toronto.ca.

As spring arrives, CEHS graduates are making preparations for June and life beyond high school. Presently, appli-cations are available for Toronto Community Living Employment Support. This is a pro-gram run through the organization; Toronto Community Living and is available for those wishing to enter the world of work after high school. To compliment

Student Success Team

committee. The recipients' name is announced during morning announcement to acknowledge and celebrate efforts. Award winners have their picture taken and displayed at the school. Nominees include students who have made great improvements in their class / contributed signifi-

cantly to a sports team, organization, or club / performed a notable “random act” of kindness / helped peers or staff members in significant ways, and/or contributed to the community in a meaningful way. Several students’ efforts and achievement have been acknowledged. (Mr. Gupta)

At CEHS we recognize the importance of high-lighting our students’ achievements both academic and personal. The award committee receives nomination from staff members. The award is given by our principal Ms. Kung at the recommendation of the

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Special Education

Anti-Bullying

Our anti-bullying assem-bly was a success and the students thoroughly en-joyed learning from the experience of our guest speaker Leo Barbe. For those interested in more information about Leo and his organization, they are invited to visit his website at www.thinkdontshoot.com/. (Mr. Cleave)

Student of the Week Award

LIFE SKILLS &

EXCEPTIONALITY SUPPORT

Autism Ontario 1179A King St. West,

Tel: 416 246 9592

Developmental Services Toronto, 245 Sheppard Ave. West, Tel : 416 925 5141

www.dsto.com

Family Service Toronto 24 Silverview Dr,

www.fsatoronto.com

Griffin Centre

Tel: 416 222 1153

Participation Centre

9 Butternut Lane, Toronto Tel: 905 294 0944

www.participation.net

Pegasus 931 Kingston Road

Tel: 416 691 6835

WORK EXPERIENCE &

JOB SUPPORT

Job Connect YMCA

1530 Albion road

Tel: 416 741 8714

Job Start 2930 Lakeshore Blvd W.

Tel: 416 231 2295

Project Work 2221 Yonge St

Tel: 416 481 2728

www.projectwork.ca

Operation Springboard 1464 Midland Ave

Tel: 416 913 1301

Ontario Disability Support Program 477 Mount Pleasant Rd

Tel: 416 325 0693

EDUCATION

PTP East Centre 815 Danforth Ave Suite 201

Tel: 416 510 3266

PTP West Centre 5415 Dundas St. W. Suite 200

Tel: 416 239 7309

MORE INFO: CONTACT GUIDANCE

DEPARTMENT

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COMMUNITY SUPPORT AGENCIES

Empowering Youth and Building Cross-Cultural Understanding

Through Dance / Drama Co-op Dance Co-op

This semester Cody Caplin, Matthew Garrelhas, Shenece Marshall, Essence Morgan, Tevon Ross, and Amelia McAfee-Brunner are participating in Dance / Drama / Media Arts Co-op. The students are engaged in a full day / half day placement at a dance studio at Brockton Equity Centre. Any student interested in the Arts co-op program should contact Mr. Gupta or Ms. Marcis . The grand finale of the program will take place at the Young People’s Theatre in June 2013. The Arts production will invite audiences to think and feel deeply about concepts of visibility, invisibility and empowerment in our personal lives. First Nations, Metis and Inuit perspectives will be woven into the performance through theatre, dance, and new media. The goal of the program is to empower youth, build cross-cultural understanding, and provide them with artistic tools, practices, techniques and a

platform that gives voice to their stories.

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