Ann Andrachuk Trustee Ward 2 City Wards 3, 5, 6

80 Sheppard Avenue East, North York, M2N 6E8 (416) 512-3402 • Fax: 512-3402 • E-mail: [email protected]

Elementary Schools

Christ the King 416-393-5257 Holy Angels 416-393-5329 Josyf Cardinal Slipyj 416-393-5413 Mother Cabrini 416-393-5340 Nativity of Our Lord 416-393-5288 I extend a warm and enthusiastic Our Lady of Peace 416-393-5253 Our Lady of Sorrows 416-393-5246 St. Ambrose 416-393-5259 St. Clement 416-393-5307 St. Elizabeth 416-393-5278 welcome back and a special welcome to new students in our Catholic Schools. I St. Gregory 416-393-5262 hope everyone had an enjoyable summer holiday and that students are now filled St. Leo 416-393-5333 with energy and eagerness to begin another year of learning. St. Louis 416-393-5331 Secondary Schools St. Mark 416-393-5332 St. Teresa 416-393-5266 Through the collective efforts of our students, parents, teachers, and staff, we provide an environment in our schools for students to strive to meet their academic Bishop Allen 416-393-5549 goals. I know that the coming months will be filled with excitement as we continue Father John Redmond & to support: Regional Arts Centre 416-393-5540 Parishes Michael Power/St. Joseph • our teaching and administrative staff; 416-393-5529 • our Catholic School Advisory Councils (CSAC); and • our students striving to achieve their best. Christ the King Together we will achieve success and look to the future with confidence. Holy Angels Nativity of Our Lord Our Lady of Peace Financially, we are in year 2 of a 3-year deficit management plan. We have been able Our Lady of Sorrows to trim expenses and operate more efficiently without adversely affecting the class- St. Ambrose room. We continue to implement the Ministry of Educations’ class and program St. Clement requirements. Our own Long Term Accommodation Plan, which will be submitted to St. Gregory St. Leo the Ministry for approval, will provide a framework for upgrades to our facilities in St. Mark many of our school communities. St.Elected Nicholas Officials Ukrainian – Ward 2 St. Teresa Centre, MP I will work diligently to find a positive resolution to your concerns and issues and Etobicoke-Lakeshore, MP will work with you and our board staff to investigate all options available to address them. I will act as your advocate and have your issues first addressed at the local Borys Wrzesnewskyj 416-249-7322 Etobicoke Centre, MPP school level through the teacher, principal and superintendent. Michael Ignatieff 416-251-5510 Etobicoke-Lakeshore, MPP There is a wealth of information on the pages of this newsletter. Please share it with Hon. Donna Cansfield 416-234-2800 your family and friends and spread the word about the rewards of Catholic education. Etobicoke Centre, Councillor, City Ward 3 Hon. 416-259-2249 Thank you for the opportunity to represent you and for your trust in me as your Etobicoke-Lakeshore, Councillor, Catholic School Board Trustee. City Ward 5 Doug Holyday 416-392-4002 Etobicoke-Lakeshore, Councillor, Sincerely, City Ward 6 416-392-4040 Ann Andrachuk Etobicoke Centre, Public School TCDSB Trustee – Ward 2 Trustee, TDSB Ward 2 Mark Grimes 416-397-9273 Etobicoke-Lakeshore, Public School Trustee, TDSB Ward 3 John Campbell 416-397-3106

Bruce Davis 416-393-1972Toronto Catholic District School Board – TRUSTEE NEWSLETTER – Fall 2007 GENERALGENERAL EQAOEQAO RESULTSRESULTS SHOWSHOW INFORMATIONINFORMATION PROVINCE-WIDEPROVINCE-WIDE IMIMPROVEMENTSPROVEMENTS

Parents/ratepayers may find the following Student achievement results by school and school board to be released September 19th list of contact telephone numbers helpful: On August 29, 2007, the Education Quality and Accountability Office Admissions 416-222-8282, ext. 5320 (EQAO) released highlights of student achievement on the 2007 Assessments Communications 416-222-8282, ext. 5314 of Reading, Writing and Mathematics, Primary Division (Grades 1–3) and Continuing Education 416-222-8282 Junior Division (Grades 4–6), and the Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics. 24-hour Information Line 416-222-8282, The EQAO said the results showed that a large majority of students are master- ext. 2873 ing the reading, writing and math skills expected at their age and grade level; CSAC Access Line 416-222-8282, ext. 6634 and, the focused attention schools have been giving to these subjects contin- Permits 416-222-8282, ext. 4370 ues to result in strong outcomes. In particular, there have been significant Security 416-229-5360 improvements among students learning English as a second language (ESL) Curriculum andAccountability and those with special needs. According to the EQAO, this suggests the 416-222-8282, ext. 2490 supports provided to these groups of students are having a positive effect. Special Services 416-222-8282, ext. 2486 Transportation 416-229-5313 On September 19th, the EQAO will release their full report with www.eqao.coma summary of findings, strategies for success and profiles of successful schools. On the same Information about www.tcdsb.org day, student achievement results by school and by school board will also be programs and released. The information will be posted on EQAO’s website at: services, Board and on the TCDSB website at: . policies and the Other resources reviewingwww.fraserinstitute.com academic achievement and assessment: latestwww.tcdsb.org news can also be found on 1. Report Card on Ontario’s Secondary Schools; 2007 Edition. Published in April 2007 by www.cdhowe.org TCDSB’s web site the Fraser Institute: at 2. Ontario’s Best Public Schools: An Update to Signposts of Success. Published February 28, 2007 by the CD Howe Institute: DID YOU KNOW?

Look who’s walked through the doors of TCDSB schools … • Martha Joy – one of this summer’s top ten finalists on Canadian Idol and student at Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts • Julian Fantino – Ontario’s OPP Commissioner, former Chief of Police for the City of and graduate of St. Matthew Catholic School • Michael Burgess – Broadway musical star and graduate of St. Michael’s Choir School • John McDermott – International recording star, one of the “Irish Tenors” and graduate of St. Michael’s Choir School • Craig & Marc Kielburger – Founder and Chief Executive Director of Free the Children (www.freethechildren.com), the largest network of children helping children in the world – graduates of Mary Ward Catholic Secondary School and Brebeuf College School ?? * TCDSBTCDSB BYBY THETHE NUMBERSNUMBERS

The Toronto Catholic District School Board is the fourth largest school board in the province providing quality education to over 87,000 students. It is also one of the largest employers in the City of Toronto. Enrollment levels have been steady over the past four years showingStudents that thousands of families in Toronto have a continuedCatholic School desire Supporters for Catholic education.475,032 Elementary (est. 07/08) 57,569 Estimated Budget for 2007-08 $850 million Here’s a look atSecondary the breakdown (est. 07/08) and some other interesting29,432 facts and figures. Total (est. 07/08) 87,001 Enrollment Staff Average Daily Enrollment Teachers 5,699 90,000 Support/Academic Staff 2,771 Principals/Vice-Principals 307 Administrative staff 223 82,500 Total staff 9,000

Schools 75,000 Elementary 168 Secondary 31 Combined 2 67,500 (Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts and St. Michael’s Choir) 60,000 Total 201 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 2007/08

 * Data obtained from TCDSB and MinistryToronto of EducationCatholic websites. District School Board – TRUSTEE NEWSLETTER – Fall 2007 BREAKINGBREAKING MYTHSMYTHS ABOUTABOUT REGISTERINGREGISTERING YOUR YOUR SCHOOLSCHOOL SUPPORTSUPPORT Why it’s important to register your choice of school support when moving or buying a house

Moving to a new apartment or buying a house involves a lot able to vote for a Catholic trustee. of paperwork – change of address forms, utility bill changes, school board support registration and more! Some people leave Whenever you move, even if you move from one rental apart- it all up to their agents or lawyers and never realize that they ment to another in the same building, your school support have a choice when it comes to registering their school support designation does not automatically follow you. You have to with their new address. One of the main reasons to register is make it a point to ensure your choice is registered properly. so you are given the right ballot when it comes time to vote for This is especially important if you are Catholic, because when your local school trustee in the next municipal election. no choice is made, your support automatically defaults to the public board. There are four different school boards in the City of Toronto and you must register for one of them: English Catholic; There is no difference in your taxes if you register as a Catholic English Public; French Catholic; and French Public. You don’t or public school supporter, so it doesn’t cost more to register as have to have children attending schools. Your school support a Catholic supporter. The actual funding each board receives choice shows the province the ongoing support of the general is based on student enrollment. public to each school system. [email protected] To ensure your registration is correct, please call the TCDSB’s The province uses this information to set out the number of Voter Registration Department at: 416-222-8282 ext 2444; trustees to be elected for each board to represent the interests or e-mail ; to find out if your school of parents, students and the local community. If you’re Catholic support is registered according to your choice. If it isn’t, and don’t register for one of the Catholic options, you won’t be Sandra willINTRODUCINGINTROCUCING be able to guide you through the necessary steps. NEEDNEED AA GYM?GYM? DIEGODIEGO NEEDNEED AA PLAYINGPLAYING NORONHANORONHA FIELD?FIELD? TCDSBs Student Trustee for How your community group can get the the 2007/08 School Year facilities it needs when it needs them

Community Use of Schools is an ini- tiative that supports access to school space outside of school hours for Diego Noronha is a grade 11 student from Don non-for-profit community groups. The Bosco Catholic Secondary School in Etobicoke. Toronto Catholic District School Board makes its facilities available to He has been selected to be Toronto Catholic parent, church and community groups after school hours, on week- District School Board’s Student Trustee for 2007- ends and during holidays. 2008. I look forward to continuing Permits are issued for: the fine tradition of • general purpose/gymnasiums; ? • playing fields; lobbying for an official ? • cafeterias; Student Trustee vote. • auditoriums; • foyer/open areas; • access to washrooms; and • parking areas.

With the Principal’s approval you can also rent: Diego has a strong background in student govern- • classrooms; ment, having just completed his term as President • libraries; of the Don Bosco Student Council. Next year • staff rooms; will mark his fourth consecutive year as captain • administrative offices; and of Don Bosco’s Reach for the Top team. In addi- • access to sports equipment rooms. tion, he also serves as the school’s representative on the Catholic Student Leadership Impact Team The fees collected by the Board cover wear and tear, on-site custodial (CSLIT). personnel, processing costs and direct costs for things like light, heat and supplies. If your “I look forward to continuing the fine tradition of community group needs a gym for an lobbying for an official Student Trustee vote,” says activity, a room for a meeting or a playing Diego of his plans for the term ahead. He will also field for a sporting event, just contact work to further promote and increase leadership the Community Use of Schools venues within the TCDSB, expand the Voices that Department at 222-8282 extension Challenge student leadership conference and 4370 or go to: using CSLIT to further promote the student voice http://permits.tcdsb.org/facilities/. at the board level. Diego is an avid reader and cyclist. He hopes to pursue a Bachelor’s of Business Administration Toronto Catholic District School Board – TRUSTEE NEWSLETTERand eventually – Fall his 2007 MBA.  The official symbol of the Toronto Catholic district School Board combines the A community Faith, Hope cross, the anchor, and the heart representing the three theological virtues of faith, of faith and Charity hope and charity. It is based on the cross and anchor symbol used by the early Christians in the catacombs, the added heart representing humanity. anchored The symbol was designed by the internationally recognized design artist, Mr. Allan in hope Fleming, best known for having created the Canadian National Railway logo. You can learn more about him from the library and archives at the National Gallery of with heart Canada at: http://national.gallery.ca/english/library/biblio/ngc011.html & charity

PAPA DAYS…DAYS… I’MI’M NEWNEW TOTO THETHE WhenWhen areare theythey andand whatwhat areare theythey allall about?about? NEIGHBOURHOODNEIGHBOURHOOD WhereWhere areare thethe schoolsschools andand howhow dodo II registerregister There are six professional activity days throughout the mymy child?child? school year.

Elementary PA days When you move into a new neighbourhood and you have children, one of Elementaryyour first questions School is – where is the nearest school? The map on this page • November 30, 2007 shows all the locations of Catholic schools in this Ward. • October 26, 2007 • February 15, 2008 • March 7, 2008 In general, Catholic children, non-Catholic children of Catholic parents and Catechumens (those studying to become Catholic) are eligible for The November and March PA days are for Parent- admission to Catholic elementary schools. To register your child at an Teacher Conferences; and, the October and Secondaryelementary school, School simply contact the principal of that school. A list of February PA days are for provincial education telephone numbers for each school is on the front. priorities. This is where teachers and educational professionals learn and share their knowledge about provincial programs and curriculum. One All students residing in the City of Toronto are eligible for admission to of the last two PA days is to facilitate a day of re- Catholic secondary schools. Secondary school application forms are Secondaryflection. Parents PA days will be notified of this date and it sent to all TCDSB elementary schools in the fall for Grade 8 students to will be posted on the Board’s website. apply for Grade 9. If you’re new to the areawww.tcdsb.org and need an application, just contact the Admissions and Placement Department at 416-222-8282, ext. 5320. You can also check the Board’s website for more detailed infor- There are two PA days for provincial education mation and a list of documents needed: . priorities coinciding with the elementary PA days: • October 26, 2007 • February 15, 2008 FEB Secondary schools also have three locally de- termined professional development days and one locally determined day of reflection. Normally these are Highset with School the elementary Exam days PA day dates in mind.

High schools also have a maximum of 10 days for exams which are scheduled according to the school’s program. No instructional days are scheduled after the end-of-year exam days. School Year Calendar 2007-2008

Number of school days 194 Number of Professional Activity Days 6 Labour Day September 3, 2007 School Starts September 4, 2007 Thanksgiving Day October 8, 2007 Christmas Break (inclusive) December 24, 2007 to January 4, 2008 Mid-Winter Break (inclusive) March 10-14, 2008 Good Friday March 21, 2008 Easter Monday March 24, 2008 Victoria Day May 19, 2008 Last Day for Elementary Schools June 25, 2008

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