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Validating our Mission/Vision June 7, 2004 Subjects: T 1. SAINTS OF THE TORONTO CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD H DIRECTOR’S E 2. EARLY DISMISSAL PRIOR TO SUMMER VACATION BULLETIN 3. TCDSB HISTORY TO BE DOCUMENTED 4. THE ANTIRACIST EDUCATION FOCUS GROUP POLICY REVIEW 2003-2004 5. PAYROLL BULLETIN 2004-2005 6. PAYDATE SCHEDULES 2004-2005 As Partners in - Elementary Teachers, Principals, Vice-Principals, Coordinators Catholic Education, - Secondary Teachers, Chaplains, Principals, Vice-Principals, Coordinators We are Stewards of - School-Based Educational Support Staff – CUPE 1328 the Enduring Gifts - International Language Instructors - A.P.S.S.P. 10-Month 6-Day Employees Amidst 7. TRAVEL ALLOWANCE EXPENSE REPORTS Changing Realities - Elementary/Secondary Teachers, Principals, Vice-Principals, Coordinators, International Language Instructors - A.P.S.S.P. 10-Month/6 Days 8. RECORDS OF EMPLOYMENT 9. SUMMERTIME SECURITY TRIPS FOR SCHOOL EQUIPMENT A Community of Faith 10. CITY OF TORONTO COMMUNITY SERVICE VOLUNTEER AWARDS 2004 11. RIDERS FIRST—INTRODUCTION TO SCHOOL BUS SAFETY 12. FILIPINO HEALTH AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION (CANADA) With Heart in Charity DR. JOSE RIZAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 13. JOHN BROOKS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS 14. SPECIAL EVENTS - CUPE Local 1328 Year-End Soiree Drop-In--repeat Anchored in Hope - St. Brigid’s Parish Springfest—repeat - Marian Academy Staff Reunion - Precious Blood 50th Anniversary - St. Joseph College’s 150th Anniversary—repeat - Celebrating Courage—Fundraiser for Louise Russo - Dante Alighieri 30th Anniversary Alumni Reunion 15. SHARING OUR GOOD NEWS - In the Driver’s Seat - St. Denis Catholic School—various - Bishop Allen Catholic Secondary School - St. John Catholic School - Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts - St. Anthony Catholic School - St. Philip Neri School - St. Patrick Catholic Secondary School Continued __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Toronto Catholic District School Board, 80 Sheppard Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario, M2N 6E8 Telephone: 416-222-8282 PLEASE ENSURE THAT A COPY OF THE WEEKLY DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN IS MADE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL STAFF # 39 June 7, 2004 …CONTINUED 16. MEMORIALS 17. BIRTHS AND ADOPTIONS 18. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY - Safety In Action—Congratulations New Teachers 19. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Summer Institutes--repeat 20. APPLICATIONS – FOR IMMEDIATE POSTING POSITION OF RESPONSIBILITY - Teacher Elementary, Learning Disabilities Research Program, Hopsital for Sick Children - Elementary Teachers—2 Resource Teachers in Numeracy - Elementary Teachers—2 Resource Teachers in Litearcy - Secondary Teachers—2 Resource Teachers in Numeracy - Secondary Teachers—2 Resource Teachers in Literacy - Resource Teacher—Visual Arts CUPE LOCAL 1328 - SBESS—Education Assistant--various CUPE LOCAL 1280 - Head Caretaker—St. Martin de Porres - Cancelled As Partners in Catholic Education, We are Stewards THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN 39 of the Enduring Gifts Amidst Changing Realities June 7, 2004 SUBJECT: 1 The Saints of the Toronto Catholic District School Board: We celebrate with the following schools on their Saint/Name-sake Feast Day June 6– June 12 Blessed Trinity - – June 6 St. Norbert – June 6 Our Lady of Grace – June 9 St. Columba – June 9 St. Barnabas – June 11 As Partners in Catholic Education, We are Stewards THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN 39 of the Enduring Gifts Amidst Changing Realities June 7, 2004 SUBJECT: 2 EARLY DISMISSAL PRIOR TO SUMMER VACATION The early dismissal of students, for the summer vacation, one hour prior to the regular school closure on the last day of school, is permitted. In all cases, parents/guardians and others concerned must be advised in advance of such early closings and adequate supervision must be provided at designated traffic crossings. Guidelines · When the last day of school prior to the Christmas break and summer vacation is a Professional Activity Day, this policy does not apply to the school day immediately preceding the Professional Activity Day. · When early dismissal of students is permissible under this policy, parents/guardians and others concerned must be advised in advance of such early dismissal and adequate supervision must be provided at designated traffic crossings. For more information, please contact the Student Transportation Services Department at 416-229-5313. SUBJECT: 3 TCDSB IS DOCUMENTING THE HISTORY OF CATHOLIC EDUCATION IN TORONTO--ALUMNI, PAST & PRESENT STAFF INVITED TO CONTRIBUTE The Toronto Catholic District School Board has approved the writing of a complete history of Catholic education in the City of Toronto. This history will give recognition to all those who have contributed to the development of the strong publicly funded Catholic school system that exists today. The author of the history will be Dr. Robert T. Dixon, who is a recognized author and legal consultant on Catholic schools in the province of Ontario. An advisory group will work with Dr. Dixon, with the goal of completing the history sometime during the 2005 calendar year. To provide authentic information, the author and the advisory group are inviting individuals who may possess records, photographs and other relevant materials (particularly from the early days of Toronto’s Catholic schools) to submit such items for consideration and information. Items should have as much information as possible on the people, schools or events depicted. Items will be returned provided the sender includes a return address with the submission. Submissions should be sent to: Dr. Robert T. Dixon Toronto Catholic District School Board, 80 Sheppard Avenue East, North York, ON M2N 6E8 416-222-8282, extension 2162 [email protected] As Partners in Catholic Education, We are Stewards THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN 39 of the Enduring Gifts Amidst Changing Realities June 7, 2004 SUBJECT: 4 RACE AND ETHNIC RELATIONS MULTICULTURALISM CURRICULUM AND ACCOUNTABILITY DEPARTMENT Cordially Invites Parents, Members of Catholic School Advisory Councils (CSACs) and Stakeholders in Catholic Education to THE ANTIRACIST EDUCATION FOCUS GROUP POLICY REVIEW WHEN: Saturday, June 12, 2004 WHERE: Catholic Education Centre, Atrium, 2nd floor 80 Sheppard Avenue East, Toronto TIME: 9:30 A.M. – 12:00 Noon OBJECTIVES: Review and Enhancement of the TCDSB Antiracism And Ethnocultural Equity: Policy and Guidelines AGENDA: 9:30 A.M. Registration 9:55 A.M. Welcome and Prayer 10:10 A.M. Historical Overview and Process 10:25 A.M. Questions and Answers 10:40 A.M. Allocation of Groups to Breakout Rooms and Refreshment Break 10:55 A.M. Focus Group Sessions 12:00 Noon Closure CONTACT: Kirk Mark, M.Ed., Coordinator, Race and Ethnic Relations Multiculturalism, Curriculum & Accountability Dept. (416) 222-8282, ext. 2224. [email protected]. RSVP: Gill Chong, Secretary, Race and Ethnic Relations Multiculturalism Curriculum & Accountability Dept. (416) 222-8282, ext. 2579. [email protected]. by June 8, 2004. Copies of the Antiracism and Ethnocultural Equity Policies and Guidelines will be available through the Principal’s Office in Schools. As Partners in Catholic Education, We are Stewards THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN 39 of the Enduring Gifts Amidst Changing Realities June 7, 2004 SUBJECT: 5 PAYROLL BULLETIN PLEASE POST IN YOUR SCHOOL OR DEPARTMENT NOTICE TO: ALL STAFF PAID TWO-WEEKS IN ARREARS Msgr. Fraser Instructors, Continuing Education, Supply Teachers, Supply Secretaries, Supply Educational Assistants, Lunch Time Supervisors, Student Supervisors, Supply Heritage Language Instructors, Temporary Staff, Supply Caretakers and Uncertified Substitutes, and Summer School FROM: PAYROLL DEPARTMENT SUBJECT: BI-WEEKLY PAYMENT SCHEDULE FOR SEPTEMBER 2004 TO AUGUST 2005 PAYMENT SCHEDULE FOR TWO-WEEKS IN ARREARS PAY DATE DATE WORKED September 10, 2004 August 15 – August 28, 2004 September 24, 2004 August 29 – September 11, 2004 October 8, 2004 September 12 – September 25, 2004 October 22, 2004 September 26 – October 9, 2004 November 5, 2004 October 10 – October 23 2004 November 19, 2004 October 24 – November 6, 2004 December 3, 2004 November 7 – November 20, 2004 December 17, 2004 November 21 – December 4, 2004 December 31, 2004 December 5 – December 18, 2004 January 14, 2005 December 19, 2004 – January 1, 2005 January 28, 2005 January 2 – January 15, 2005 February 11, 2005 January 16 – January 29, 2005 February 25, 2005 January 30 – February 12, 2005 March 11, 2005 February 13 – February 26, 2005 March 24, 2005 February 27 – March 12, 2005 April 8, 2005 March 13 – March 26, 2005 April 22, 2005 March 27 – April 9, 2005 May 6, 2005 April 10 – April 23, 2005 May 20, 2005 April 24 – May 7, 2005 June 3, 2005 May 8 – May 21, 2005 June 17, 2005 May 22 – June 4, 2005 June 30, 2005 June 5 – June 18, 2005 July 15, 2005 June 19 – July 2, 2005 July 29, 2005 July 3 – July 16, 2005 August 12, 2005 July 17 – July 30, 2005 August 26, 2005 July 31 – August 13, 2005 September 9, 2005 August 14 – August 27, 2005 As Partners in Catholic Education, We are Stewards THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN 39 of the Enduring Gifts Amidst Changing Realities June 7, 2004 SUBJECT: 6-1 PAYDATE SCHEDULE ELEMENTARY TEACHERS, PRINCIPALS, VICE PRINCIPALS AND CO-ORDINATORS FOR THE 2004/2005 SCHOOL YEAR 2004 PAY DATES PAID DAYS WORK DAYS COMMENTS September 10, 2004 10 4 Labour Day - September 6, 2004 September 24, 2004 10 10 School Re-Opens: September 7, 2004 October 8, 2004 10 10 October 22, 2004 10 9 Thanksgiving: October 11, 2004 November 5, 2004 10 10