JUNE 2013

Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s),

We have quickly come to the end of the 12/13 school year. We take away with us many fond memories to reflect on. The students in the Mother Cabrini community are fortunate and blessed to have such dedicated staff, families and church that help them to flourish; academically, physically, socially, emotionally and spiritually. We would like to Mother Cabrini acknowledge the volunteer work of our CSAC and the many parents that dedicate their time to our school. Catholic School We pray for the grade eight graduates as they leave us and start their secondary school education in September. We hope we have given them the foundation for future success. We also hope that the seed of the Me to We philosophy has been planted to continue to 720 Renforth Drive reach out and help others in need. We look forward to their visits next year. Toronto,ON M9C 2N9 Also leaving the Mother Cabrini community are the following staff members; 416-393-5340 -Mrs. Roe-Doiron (kindergarten teacher)-transferring to a fulltime position at St. Martha’s 416-393-5074 C.S. -Mr. George (special education teacher)-transferred to a 0.5 position at St. Ambrose Principal: Julie Di Vittorio -Mr. R. Michels (Physical Education/Vocal Music Teacher) and Lena Palermo Superintendent: Josie Nespolo (Instrumental Music Teacher) transferred to another cluster of schools. 416-222-8282 Ext. 2732 We thank them for their contributions over the years. Our appreciation and thanks are also extended to the occasional teachers, Miss Blandizzi, Miss Anderson and Ms. Fracassi for Trustee: Ann Andrachuk 416-222-8282 Ext. 3402 their excellent contributions to our learning community over this past year. We wish them luck in their future teaching career. Parish: Nativity of Our Lord Church A big welcome back from maternity leave to; Mrs. Goslin, Mrs. Pacheco and Mrs. Da 480 Rathburn Road Toronto, M9C 3S8 Silva (September/2013). Welcome Mrs. Arandia our new secretary, we are happy to have 416-621-2732 you on board! Pastor: Fr. Michael Machacek New to our staff for September is Mr. G. Amadei, our Instrumental and Vocal Music ______teacher. Welcome to Mother Cabrini.

Looking ahead to the upcoming school year, we have a tentative staffing model in place which supports the current number of teaching staff. With an increase or decrease in enrolment, changes may need to be made in grade organization, teacher assignments and the placement of children, during the month of September or early October.

Attached are “Let’s Celebrate” pages created by each class at Mother Cabrini. Enjoy the highlights of our school year!

Upcoming dates to Remember for September First Day of School-September 3, 2013 Curriculum Night/Community BBQ/CSAC Elections-September 25, 2013

For those students and their families who are not returning to our school, we wish you continued success and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. The Mother Cabrini staff wishes you all a safe, restful and blessed summer!

J. Di Vittorio Catch the spirit! Principal TORONTO CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD Treasurer: Mrs. A. Morrison Secretary: Mrs. A. Genta, Mrs. J. Engel PRAYER FOR FAITH, HOPE & CHARITY Parish Rep.: Members at Large Mrs. S. Talpa Mrs. S. Sosa Loving God, we pray, that the Toronto Catholic District Mrs. K. Kostowniak School Board community continue to witness to the Mrs. C. Stadler theological virtues of Faith, Hope and Charity. Mrs. S. Babic

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL May we be people of FAITH, always willing to follow the The last day of school is Thursday, June 27th. Dismissal example of Jesus in all that we do. will be a 3:10p.m. and buses will arrive at that time to transport students home. Children are asked to bring 2 May we be people of HOPE, always trusting in your shopping bags to hold all their belongings once they loving presence in our lives. have emptied their desks.

AGENDAS May we be people of CHARITY, always willing to give of Mother Cabrini continues to be committed to the daily ourselves to better the lives of others. use of agendas. Agendas promote organizational and homework skills while also serving as vehicles of Together, may we be a community of faith, anchored in communication between school and home. hope, with heart & charity.

Through, Christ our Lord. Amen. Me To We This year’s Me 2 We team at Mother Cabrini has been very successful! We have gathered a great NEW SCHOOL HOURS AT MOTHER CABRINI amount of funds to put towards the Well in the ENTRY: 8:30 A.M. Africa Project. The funds have been collected RECESS: 10:15 – 10:30 A.M. through the monthly dress down days and the grade LUNCH: 11:35 A.M. – 12: 35 P.M. 6-8 Christmas dance. We also organized other RECESS: 1:40 – 1:55 P.M. events such as our Book Drive, Shoebox Drive, St. DISMISSAL: 3:00 P.M. Vincent De Paul Food Drive and Halloween for SCHOOL FUNDRAISERS Hunger. We have also led the school in a spiritual This year Mother Cabrini raised and/or received funds reflection on Holy Thursday during the re- from several sources. Among them were: enactment of the Stations of the Cross. As it is our Milk………………………………………………$ 180.76 last year on the Me to We team at Mother Cabrini Rainbow Lunch (Hot Lunches)……………….$ 610.04 Edge Imaging (School Photos)………………$ 379.00 we hope that students will follow in our footsteps Bill Tierney(Graduation Photos)……………. $ 100.00 by being leaders not only in the school yard but throughout their daily lives. A small piece of advice Total Raised: ………………………………… $ 1,269.80 to the years to come Me to We teams. You have the power to make a difference. It is up to you to take EXPENDITURES Classroom/School Related (event day, ….. $ 476.58 the time and the effort to make it happen. As we Decorations; bulletin board, hospitality) continue on our journeys in high school our goal is Miscellaneous (birthday prizes, to be leaders, not followers, speak for good and honorariums, hosting, student continue in what working in the Catholic values we assistance) ………..…………………. $1,729.23 practised at Mother Cabrini. Graduation Events……………………………. $ 498.61 The grade 8 Me 2 We leaders Total …………………………………………. $2,704.42 I would like to take the time to thank the Me 2 Difference ……………………………………. $ -1,434.64 We for their dedicated efforts in making a difference not only at Mother Cabrini but also in CSAC NEWS/WRAP UP our local and global communities. At this time, I On June 12, 2013, our last CSAC Meeting was held. We would like to extend our sincere thanks and appreciation would like to acknowledge Sydney A , Summer C., to the dedicated CSAC of 2012/13; Jacqueline D., Teresa D., Michelle G., Paul G., Co Chair: Mrs. S. Goddard Chelsea K., Kiera K., Steven K, Nikoleta O., Julia Co Chair: Mrs. N. Arsenault P., Siena T., and Alyssa V.. Best of luck in your future endeavours. A warm thank you to Mrs. Da occupations from the people who actually do those Silva and Mrs. Dal Bianco for supporting the work jobs! It also gave the student an opportunity to of the Me 2 We for their support. God bless! show how proud they are of their mother, father, and grandparent! -Mrs. C. De Braga Enclosed with your child’s report card this year Library-Year Updates is a summer reading list. Please look through it and help your child choose a book from the public The library at Mother Cabrini has had a very library to read during the summer. Let’s keep the busy year! Each week students from K-6 enjoyed joy of reading all year round. library time and book exchange. The primary students were read a picture book every week, while STAFFING MODEL grades 4-8 enjoyed listening to “The invention of School Year 2013-2014 Hugo Cabaret” by Brian Selznick and were able to watch the movie “Hugo” at the end of the year. I JK – Mrs. P. Swastek also recommend that they finish “The nose from SK/ Gr. 1 – Mrs. C. Prattinger Jupiter” by Richard Schrimger. Gr. 1/ 2 – Mrs. R. Adamo Gr. 2/ 3 – Mrs. L. Da Silva On Thursday and Friday February 14 and Gr. 4/ 5 – Mrs. R. Pacheco 15, 2013 Mother Cabrini Elementary School hosted Gr. 5/ 6 – Mrs. J. Aucoin-Goslin a Scholastic Book Fair for students and their Gr. 6/7 – Mrs. C. De Braga families. Parents and students dropped in during Gr. 7/ 8 – Mr. M. O’Neill Parent Teacher Interviews to view and buy from a French – Mme. Al-Dahr large assortment of different books. Students were Special Ed. – Mrs. P. Swastek – p.m. also purchasing during their library times. Instrumental Music – Mr. G. Amadei Vocal Music – Mr. G. Amadei With every purchase made a percentage was Physical Education – Mrs. E. Moretto donated back to the school. What a lovely evening Physical Education – Open Position to buy a book, socialize with friends and promote Child & Youth Worker – Mrs. C. Bove literacy to our students. The profit will go to Ms. N. Bautista purchase more books for the school library. The Secretary – Mrs. A. Arandia money will be spent this year by Ms DiMichele on Custodians – Mr. A. Jakubiak new non-fiction books. Mr. P. Farias Thank you again for all your support.

On March 27, 2013 “The Huddle-Up Bullying Prevention School Program” performed at Mother Cabrini school. Joe Epelle # 59 from the Toronto Argonauts, together with Jason Colero, Public Relations Manager for the Argonauts spoke about their own personal experience and how this helped develop their character. Everyone enjoyed the presentation and a good time was had by all. Faithfulness As we prepare for the end of the school year, we are On May 8, for the second time, Mother Cabrini focussing this month on the virtue of celebrated Career Day in the Computer Lab Faithfulness. As we send our students off for a Room. Students asked their parent/grandparent to summer of fun and relaxation and our graduates attend a Career talk during library time to answer off into the wider world, we have faith that they will questions about their occupation. What a great return to us safely to begin another year. turnout we had and a variety of different jobs and The quote from John’s gospel reminds us, “Happy careers. This was a wonderful opportunity for are those who have not seen, yet still believe.” students to hear first-hand about different John 20:29 We will encourage our students to more often. By envisioning a city where high-quality continue to put their faith into action by bringing walking environments are seamlessly integrated with public transit, cycling and other sustainable modes of the Gospel spirit into every aspect of their lives. travel, the Strategy sets out a plan that will produce This is how we become true witnesses to Christ, tangible environmental, health and social benefits for extend the kingdom of God and build a more residents and visitors to Toronto. humane world. Implementing the Toronto Walking Strategy will require The After School Program runs from the end of ongoing consultation between several City Divisions and the school day until 6:00 p.m. and it is closed over Agencies. 'The Public Realm Section within the the summer break. Transportation Services Division will lead the implementation of the Toronto Walking Strategy. Our Before or After school program at Mother Cabrini .

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What is the Toronto Walking Strategy? The aim of the Walking Strategy is to build a physical and cultural environment that supports and encourages walking, including vibrant streets, parks, public squares and neighbourhoods where people will choose to walk