Director's Bulletin

Validating our Mission/Vision May 30, 2005

T H DIRECTOR’S E Subjects:

BULLETIN 1. SAINTS OF THE TORONTO CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

2004-2005 2. PAYROLL SCHEDULE--repeat - Secondary Teachers, Chaplains, Principals, Vice-Principals, Co-ordinators - Elementary Teachers, Principals, Vice-Principals, Co-ordinators We are Partners in - International Language Instructors - A.P.S.S.P. – 10-Month, 6-Day Employees Catholic Education, - CUPE 1328 SBESS - Payroll Bulletin a Fellowship of Inspiration 3. EARLY DISMISSAL PRIOR TO SUMMER VACATION

and Unending 4. READ-ALOUDS SUPPORT, LIBRARY SERVICES

Dedication. 5. POPE JOHN PAUL II LIMITED EDITION PRINT

6. AWARDS, SCHOLARSHIPS, BURSARIES & CONTESTS - TCSB Employees’ Credit Union Limited Bursary

7. SCHOOL ANNIVERSARIES, OFFICIAL OPENINGS & BLESSINGS - St. Francis of Assisi’s Blessing & Spring Carnaval--repeat th A Community of Faith - Father Henry Carr’s 30 Anniversary

8. EVENTS/NOTICES - CUPE Local 1328 Year-End Soirée--repeat - Redmond Rocks Concert - St. Philip Neri presents Annie Jr.

With Heart in Charity - Senator O’Connor’s Closing Time

9. SHARING OUR GOOD NEWS - St. John Catholic School - St. Louis Catholic School - Regina Mundi Catholic School Anchored in Hope - St. Joseph’s Catholic School - St. Andrew Catholic School - Neil McNeil High School - Michael Power/St. Joseph High School - St. Michael’s Choir School - Bishop Marrocco/Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary School - St. Joseph Morrow Park Catholic Secondary School - ESP Program

10. MEMORIALS

11. BIRTHS AND ADOPTIONS

12. CURRICULUM AND ACCOUNTABILITY - Additional Qualifications (AQ), Primary/Junior Mathematics--repeat - Additional Basic Qualifications (ABQ), Intermediate Mathematics--repeat - Application Forms--repeat CONTINUED…

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

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May 30, 2005

…CONTINUED Subjects:

13. BENEFITS CORNER - Additional Benefits Deductions--repeat

14. APPLICATIONS – FOR IMMEDIATE POSTING

POSITION OF RESPONSIBILITY - Major Department Head--various - Major Department Head, Loretto College

CUPE LOCAL 1328 - Child and Youth Worker, Holy Family - Posting Bid Form--various

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May 30, 2005 SUBJECT: 1

The Saints of the Toronto Catholic District School Board

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

May 29 – June 4

Blessed Sacrament – May 29 Precious Blood – May 29

St. Eugene – June 2

Blessed John XXIII – June 3 Sacred Heart – June 3 St. Kevin – June 3

Immaculate Heart of Mary – June 4

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May 30, 2005 SUBJECT: 2-1

PAYDATE SCHEDULE SECONDARY TEACHERS, CHAPLAINS, PRINCIPALS, VICE-PRINCIPALS AND CO-ORDINATORS FOR THE 2005/2006 SCHOOL YEAR

2005 PAY DATES PAID DAYS WORK DAYS COMMENTS

September 9, 2005 10 4 Labour Day - September 5, 2005 September 23, 2005 10 10 School Re-Opens: September 6, 2005 October 7, 2005 10 10 October 21, 2005 10 9 Thanksgiving: October 10, 2005 November 4, 2005 10 10 November 18, 2005 10 10 December 2, 2005 10 10 December 16, 2005 10 10 Christmas Break: December 26, 2005- December 30, 2005 10 5 January 6, 2006 Sept - Dec 2005 90 78

2006 PAY DATES PAID DAYS WORK DAYS COMMENTS

January 13, 2006 10 5 School Re-Opens: January 9, 2006 January 27, 2006 10 10 February 10, 2006 10 10 February 24, 2006 10 10 March 10, 2006 10 10

March 24, 2006 10 5 March Break 13-17, 2006

April 7, 2006 10 10 Good Friday: April 14, 2006 April 21, 2006 10 8 Easter Monday: April 17, 2006 May 5, 2006 10 10 May 19, 2006 10 10 June 2, 2006 10 9 Victoria Day: May 22, 2006 June 16, 2006 10 10 End of School Year: June 29, 2006 June 29, 2006 9 9 (Equalization Included) Jan - June 2006 129 116

TOTAL TEACHING DAYS FOR 194 2005/2006

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May 30, 2005 SUBJECT: 2-2

PAYDATE SCHEDULE ELEMENTARY TEACHERS, PRINCIPALS, VICE-PRINCIPALS AND CO-ORDINATORS FOR THE 2005/2006 SCHOOL YEAR

2005 PAY DATES PAID DAYS WORK DAYS COMMENTS

2006 PAY DATES PAID DAYS WORK DAYS COMMENTS

January 13, 2006 10 5 School Re-Opens: January 9, 2006 January 27, 2006 10 10 February 10, 2006 10 10 February 24, 2006 10 10 March 10, 2006 10 10 March 24, 2006 10 5 March Break 13-17, 2006 April 7, 2006 10 10 Good Friday: April 14, 2006 April 21, 2006 10 8 Easter Monday: April 17, 2006 May 5, 2006 10 10 May 19, 2006 10 10 June 2, 2006 10 9 Victoria Day: May 22, 2006 June 16, 2006 10 10 End of School Year: June 29, 2006 June 29, 2006 9 9 (Equalization Included)

Jan - June 2006 129 116

TOTAL TEACHING DAYS FOR 194 2005/2006

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May 30, 2005 SUBJECT: 2-3

PAYDATE SCHEDULE INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE INSTRUCTORS FOR 2005/2006 SCHOOL YEAR

2005 PAY DATES PAID DAYS WORK DAYS COMMENTS

2006 PAY DATES PAID DAYS WORK DAYS COMMENTS

January 13, 2006 10 5 School Re-Opens: January 9, 2006 January 27, 2006 10 10 February 10, 2006 10 10 February 24, 2006 10 10 March 10, 2006 10 10

March 24, 2006 10 5 March Break 13-17, 2006

April 7, 2006 10 10 Good Friday: April 14, 2006 April 21, 2006 10 8 Easter Monday: April 17, 2006 May 5, 2006 10 10 May 19, 2006 10 10 June 2, 2006 10 9 Victoria Day: May 22, 2006 June 16, 2006 10 10

End of School Year: June 29, 2006 June 29, 2006 9 9 (Equalization Included)

Jan - June 2006 129 116

INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE 194 INSTRUCTIONAL DAYS FOR 2005/2006

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May 30, 2005 SUBJECT: 2-4

PAYDATE SCHEDULE A.P.S.S.P - 10 MONTH 6 DAY EMPLOYEES FOR THE 2005/2006 SCHOOL YEAR

2005 PAY DATES PAID DAYS WORK DAYS COMMENTS

September 2, 2005 10 3 Work Begins: August 31, 2005 September 16, 2005 10 9 Labour Day: Sept 5, 2005 September 30, 2005 10 10 October 14, 2005 10 9 Thanksgiving: October 10, 2005 October 28, 2005 10 10 November 10, 2005 10 10 Remembrance Day: November 11, 2005 November 25, 2005 10 10 December 9, 2005 10 10 Christmas Break: December 26, 2005 - December 23, 2005 10 10 January 6, 2006 Sept - Dec 2005 90 81

2006 PAY DATES PAID DAYS WORK DAYS COMMENTS

January 6, 2006 10 0 Return to Work: January 9, 2006 January 20, 2006 10 10 February 3, 2006 10 10 February 17, 2006 10 10 March 3, 2006 10 10 March 17, 2006 10 5 March Break: March 13 - 17, 2006 March 31, 2006 10 10 April 13, 2006 10 9 Good Friday: April 14, 2006 April 28, 2006 10 9 Easter Monday: April 17, 2006 May 12, 2006 10 10 May 26, 2006 10 9 Victoria Day: May 22, 2006 June 9, 2006 10 10 June 23, 2006 10 10 Last Day Worked: July 5, 2006 July 7, 2006 8 7 Final Pay: July 7, 2006 (Equalization Included) Jan - June 2006 138 119

TOTAL WORK DAYS FOR 2005/2006 200

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May 30, 2005 SUBJECT: 2-5

SCHOOL BASED EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT STAFF - CUPE 1328 - FOR THE 2005/2006 SCHOOL YEAR

2005 PAY DATES PAID DAYS COMMENTS Labour Day: September 5, 2005 September 16, 2005 9 Work Begins: September 6, 2005 September 30, 2005 10 October 14, 2005 10 Thanksgiving: October 10, 2005 October 28, 2005 10 November 10, 2005 10 Remembrance Day: November 11, 2005 November 25, 2005 10 December 9, 2005 10

Christmas Break: Dec 26, 2005 - Jan 6, 2006 December 23, 2005 10 Use Vacation Days

Sept - Dec 2005 79

2006 PAY DATES PAID DAYS COMMENTS

January 6, 2006 10 Return to Work: January 9, 2006 January 20, 2006 10 February 3, 2006 10 February 17, 2006 10 March 3, 2006 10 March Break: March 13 - 17, 2006 March 17, 2006 10 Use Vacation Days March 31, 2006 10 April 13, 2006 10 Good Friday: April 14, 2006 April 28, 2006 10 Easter Monday: April 17, 2006 May 12, 2006 10 May 26, 2006 10 Victoria Day: May 22, 2006 June 9, 2006 10 June 23, 2006 10 July 7, 2006 4 Last Day of Work: June 29, 2006

Jan - June 2006 134

TOTAL PAID DAYS FOR 2005/2006 213

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May 30, 2005 SUBJECT: 2-6

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 2005 TO AUGUST 2006 PAYMENT SCHEDULE FOR TWO-WEEKS IN ARREARS PAY DATE DATE WORKED September 9, 2005 August 14 – August 27, 2005 September 23, 2005 August 28 – September 10, 2005 October 7, 2005 September 11– September 24, 2005 October 21, 2005 September 25 – October 8, 2005 November 4, 2005 October 9 – October 22, 2005 November 18, 2005 October 23 – November 5, 2005 December 2, 2005 November 6 – November 19, 2005 December 16, 2005 November 20 – December 3, 2005 December 30, 2005 December 4 – December 17, 2005 January 13, 2006 December 18 – December 31, 2005 January 27, 2006 January 1 – January 14, 2006 February 10, 2006 January 15 – January 28, 2006 February 24, 2006 January 29 – February 11, 2006 March 10, 2006 February 12 – February 25, 2006 March 24, 2006 February 26 – March 11, 2006 April 7, 2006 March 12 – March 25, 2006 April 21, 2006 March 26 – April 8, 2006 May 5, 2006 April 9 – April 22, 2006 May 19, 2006 April 23 – May 6, 2006 June 2, 2006 May 7 – May 20, 2006 June 16, 2006 May 21 – June 3, 2006 June 30, 2006 June 4 – June 17, 2006 July 14, 2006 June 18 – July 1, 2006 July 28, 2006 July 2 – July 15, 2006 August 11, 2006 July 16 – July 29, 2006 August 25, 2006 July 30 – August 12, 2006 September 8, 2006 August 13 – August 26, 2006

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May 30, 2005 SUBJECT: 3

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: 4a

UPDATE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY SERVICES

The following picture books have been purchased by Professional Library to support read-alouds in elementary classrooms:

Ada, Alma Flor. I Love Saturdays Y Domingos. New York; Toronto: Atheneum Books for Young Readers, c1998. (E/ADA)

Argueta, Jorge. Zipitio. Toronto: Groundwood Books, c2003. (E/ARG)

Atwood, Margaret. Rude Ramsey and the Roaring Radishes. Toronto: Key Porter Books, c2003. (E/ATW)

Bogart, Jo Ellen. Jeremiah Learns to Read. Markham, Ont.: Scholastic Canada, c1997. (E/BOG)

Brett, Jan. The Umbrella. New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, c2004. (E/BRE)

Browne, Anthony. Into the Forest. Cambridge, Mass.: Candlewick Press, c2004. (E/BRO)

Bullard, Lisa. My Neighborhood: Places and Faces. Minneapolis: Picture Window Books, c2003. (E/BUL)

Climo, Shirley. The Little Red Ant and the Great Big Crumb. New York: Clarion Books, c1995. (E/CLI)

Cooke, Trish. So Much. Cambridge: Candlewick Press, c1994. (E/COO)

Day, Marie. Edward the "Crazy Man." Toronto: Annick Press, c2002. (E/DAY)

Fox, Mem. Night Noises. San Diego: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, c1989. (E/FOX)

Lee, Dennis. Jelly Belly. Toronto: Key Porter Kids, c2001. (811.54/LEE)

Lottridge. Celia B. Music for the Tsar of the Sea. Toronto: Douglas & McIntyre, c1998. (398.20947/LOT)

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May 30, 2005 SUBJECT: 4b

Madrigal, Antonio Hernandez. Erandi's Braids. New York, Toronto: Puffin Books, c2001. (E/MAD)

McGill, Alice. Molly Bannaky. Boston, Mass.: Houghton Mifflin, c1999. (E/MCG)

McKibbon, Hugh William. The Token Gift. Toronto: Annick Press, c1996. (E/MCK)

Mora, Pat. The Rainbow Tulip. New York :Toronto: Puffin Books, c1999. (E/MOR)

Napoli, Donna Jo. Albert. San Diego: Silver Whistle/Harcourt Brace, c2001. (E/NAP)

Nielsen-Fernlund, Susin. Mormor Moves In. Victoria, BC: Orca Book Publishers, c2004. (E/NIE)

Oppel, Kenneth. Peg and the Yeti. Toronto: HarperCollins, c2004. (E/OPP)

Parr, Todd. The Peace Book. New York: Little Brown, c2003. (E/PAR)

Polacco, Patricia. The Graves Family. New York: Philomel Books, c2003. (E/POL)

Polacco, Patricia.Thank You, Mr. Falker. New York: Philomel Books, c1998. (E/POL)

Raven, Margot Theis. Circle Unbroken. New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, c2004. (E/RAV)

Reid, Barbara. Read Me A Book. Markham, Ont.: Scholastic Canada, c2003. (E/REI)

Reynolds, Marilynn. A Present for Mrs. Kazinski. Victoria, BC: Orca Book Publishers, c2001. (E/REY)

Roch, Carrier. The Hockey Sweater. Montreal: Tundra Books, c1984. (E/CAR)

Sadu, Itah. A Touch of the Zebras. Toronto: Women's Press, c2003. (E/SAD)

Say, Allen. Allison. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, c1997. (E/SAY)

Scieszka, Jon. Science Verse. New York: Viking, c2004. (813.6/SCI)

Shannon, David. Alice the Fairy. New York: Blue Sky Press, c2004. (E/SHA)

Shannon, George. Tomorrow's Alphabet. New York: Greenwillow Books, c1995. (E/SHA)

Soto, Gary. Chato's Kitchen. New York: PaperStar, c1995. (E/SOT)

Soto, Gary. The Old Man and His Door. New York: PaperStar, c1996. (E/SOT)

Takabayashi, Mari. I Live in Tokyo. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, c2001. (952/.135/ILI)

Tan, Shaun. The Lost. Vancouver: Simply Read Books, c2004. (E/TAN)

Norbu, Tenzing. Secret of the Snow Leopard. Toronto: Groundwood Books, c2004. (E/TEN)

Thompson, Richard. The Night Walker. Markham, Ont.: Fitzhenry & Whiteside, c2002. (E/THO)

Ungar, Richard. Rachel Captures the Moon. New York: Tundra Books, c2001. (E/UNG)

Van Allsburg, Chris. The Polar Express. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, c1985. (E/VAN)

Waboose, Jan Bourdeau. Morning on the Lake. Toronto: Kids Can Press, c1997. (E/WAB)

Wolfe, Frances. One Wish. Toronto: Tundra Books, c2004. (E/WOL)

For additional information please call Myra Junyk or Bozena Grymek-Nowinowski at 416-222-8282 ext. 2406 or visit our Professional Library at: http://www.tcdsb.org/library

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May 30, 2005 SUBJECT: 5

We are Partners in Catholic Education, a THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN #36 Fellowship of Inspiration and Unending Dedication.

May 30, 2005 SUBJECT: 6a

TCSB Employees’ Credit Union Limited Bursary Call for Applications

A. HISTORY As part of its ongoing support for MTCEF, the Board of Directors for the TCSB Employees’ Credit Union Limited has established a bursary which will be awarded to a graduate of a TCDSB secondary school in order to help defray the cost of post-secondary school education.

B. DESCRIPTION OF AWARD This bursary will be awarded annually to a graduating student who requires financial assistance in order to pursue studies at university or college. The annual amount of the award will be $500.

C. CRITERIA Awards from the TCSBECU Bursary Fund will be made by the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Toronto Catholic Education Foundation to a Grade 12 student who is currently attending a TCDSB secondary school. Selection of the recipient will be made by a committee composed of representatives from the TCSBECU and the MTCEF Board of Directors and will be based on the following criteria: ‘B’ average or higher Evidence of financial need Overall contribution to the school and community Acceptance into a post-secondary institution. Preference will be given to applicants whose parent/guardian is a member of TCSBECU.

D. APPLICATION and SELECTION PROCESS: For each application the following is required: A completed application form A letter of application from the student A letter of recommendation from the school principal or designate which outlines contributions to the school and community and which states the nature of the financial need (Please include as much detail as appropriate) Evidence of acceptance into a post-secondary institution.

All applications must be forwarded by the school and received by the Executive Director, MTCEF, before June 14, 2005. The Selection Committee will review all applications and make a decision regarding the recipient of the award by the end of the third week in June.

E. CONTACT PERSON: Applications Forms are available from the MTCEF website: www.mtcef.org (follow the link, bequests and endowments), the MSSB Employees’ Credit Union or from Joan Lovell 416 222-8282 ext 2644 or [email protected]. Enquiries regarding the scholarship fund may be made to the Executive Director, MTCEF at 416 222-8282 ext.2195.

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May 30, 2005 SUBJECT: 6b

TCSBECU Limited Bursary Application Form

Please clearly print or type all information:

Applicant’s Full Name ______(First) (Middle) (Last)

Address: ______(Street)

City: ______Postal Code: ______

Home Phone: ______Date of Birth: ______

Secondary School(s) Attended : ______Dates: ______

______Dates: ______

Secondary School Graduation Date: ______Present Grade Average: ______

Registered Post Secondary Institution: ______

Program of Studies (2005-06): ______

Are your parents/guardian members of the TCSBECU? Yes: ______No: ______

Permission is granted to the Selection Committee to obtain a confidential recommendation from the principals of the schools named above.

Signature of Applicant: ______Date: ______

Signature of Parent or Guardian (if under 18): ______

Personal Cover Letter: In addition to this completed form, please include a cover letter outlining the following: The reasons you should be considered for this bursary Contributions you have made to your school and community Special awards you have received and/or or personal achievements In order to be considered for this award, a complete application package must be forwarded by your school by June 14, 2005 to: Executive Director, Metropolitan Toronto Catholic Education Foundation 80 Sheppard Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario, M2N 6E8

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May 30, 2005 SUBJECT: 7-1

We are Partners in Catholic Education, a THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN #36 Fellowship of Inspiration and Unending Dedication.

May 30, 2005 SUBJECT: 7-2

We are Partners in Catholic Education, a THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN #36 Fellowship of Inspiration and Unending Dedication.

May 30, 2005 SUBJECT: 8-1

CUPE LOCAL 1328

YEAR-END SOIRÉE DROP - IN

WHEN: Wednesday, June 8, 2005

WHERE: CEC – Atrium

TIME: 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Presentation of Student Bursaries

Light refreshments

Come and meet your fellow CUPE members

Limited parking available

We are Partners in Catholic Education, a THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN #36 Fellowship of Inspiration and Unending Dedication.

May 30, 2005 SUBJECT: 8-2

We are Partners in Catholic Education, a THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN #36 Fellowship of Inspiration and Unending Dedication.

May 30, 2005 SUBJECT: 8-3

Produced and Directed by M.Pellegrino & S. Valentini

June 21, 22, 2005 7: 00 pm St. Philip Neri Gymnasium

We are Partners in Catholic Education, a THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN #36 Fellowship of Inspiration and Unending Dedication.

May 30, 2005 SUBJECT: 8-4

We are Partners in Catholic Education, a THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN #36 Fellowship of Inspiration and Unending Dedication.

May 30, 2005 SUBJECT: 9-1

SUBJECT: 9-2

We are Partners in Catholic Education, a THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN #36 Fellowship of Inspiration and Unending Dedication.

May 30, 2005 SUBJECT: 9-3

SUBJECT: 9-4

Students pitch in with tsunami relief Mirror, May 22, 2005

Students at Regina Mundi Catholic School showed that they haven't forgotten those who have been affected by the Dec. 26 tsunami South Asia. The Grade 6 students held a number of events including a breakfast and bake sale, coffee and treat sale for parent-teacher interviews and a Mother's Day card and flower sale, to raise $2,000 for those who have been left homeless. "It was enough for them to know that the money they raised was being used for the children of Sierra Leone," said Grade 6 teacher Carmelia Lofaro in a press release.

We are Partners in Catholic Education, a THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN #36 Fellowship of Inspiration and Unending Dedication.

May 30, 2005 SUBJECT: 9-5

We are Partners in Catholic Education, a THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN #36 Fellowship of Inspiration and Unending Dedication.

May 30, 2005 SUBJECT: 9-6

Thursday, May 19, 2005 TORONTO STAR

SUBJECT: 9-7

We are Partners in Catholic Education, a THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN #36 Fellowship of Inspiration and Unending Dedication.

May 30, 2005 SUBJECT: 9-8

We are Partners in Catholic Education, a THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN #36 Fellowship of Inspiration and Unending Dedication.

May 30, 2005 SUBJECT: 9-9

We are Partners in Catholic Education, a THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN #36 Fellowship of Inspiration and Unending Dedication.

May 30, 2005 SUBJECT: 9-10

Students take ownership in school's facelift LISA RAINFORD Bloor West Villager May. 20, 2005

Once upon a time, the Bishop Marrocco Thomas/Merton Catholic Secondary School's front entrance was set to undergo a transformation. Proposed architectural plans called for a glassed-in foyer at its Dundas Street entrance. However, this plan was not entirely realized. Instead, there exists a bleak, empty courtyard. Heather Corriveau, the school's Grade 12 visual arts teacher, decided to improve its sorry state. "I really wanted to change the outside courtyard. It's quite gray and institutional," she said.

LOCAL DESIGNER

Collaborating with local designer and sculptor Kristen Fahig, Corriveau and her class set about creating artwork that would adorn the building's brick walls. Fahig has worked in schools over the past decade through the Ontario Arts Council Artist in Education program. She has developed and led community art projects in three local parks.

The goal was to create something bright and colourful that would be inviting to both students and the community. Corriveau wanted to change the neighbourhood's perspective of the space and students' psyches. They decided to build 10 life-size figures in various poses that have been mounted on the north chapel wall and continue around to the main doors.

"We chose 10 cultural themes," said Corriveau, "based on the cultures represented in our school." The figures were cut from four by eight-foot pieces of plywood - some as tall as eight feet, others as short as five feet.

The students then researched textile and adornment designs. Although they were painted, Corriveau wanted her students to create what looked like fabric draped over the figure.

Some of the cultures that students explored included Portuguese, Caribbean, South and Central American, Asian and African. "We spent a lot of time on research," she said. "The painting took a long time too."

Corriveau's long-term goal is to have picnic tables and benches installed to give students a place to have lunch and do homework. She plans on creating more figures each year with her classes. The project has received positive feedback.

"They really took ownership and pride in the project," Corriveau said of her students. "They really worked hard. I'm very proud of them." Said Catia Pereira; "we worked on an assignment, which brought inspiration and excitement to all of us. Hopefully, our school will accept it as respectfully as we have."

SUBJECT: 9-11

Behnaz Makrmi, left, and Farah Abdullahi visit St. Joseph's Morrow Park Catholic Secondary School to take part in the school's 45th anniversary celebrations Saturday. The two discuss a student painting in one of the art exhibition rooms. Also included in the event were memorial tables (including scrapbooks and yearbooks that recorded the school's history) as well as musical performances by current students.

Weekender photo/ASHLEA WESSEL

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May 30, 2005 SUBJECT: 9-12

Students celebrate empowerment By FITZROY GREENE, Share Magazine

Hundreds of students from 70 Toronto area schools joined Toronto Police Services (TPS), ProAction Cops & Kids and Bell Canada to celebrate the 2005 Empowered Student Partnerships (ESP) showcase held recently at the Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex at the Canadian National Exhibition fairgrounds.

The daylong festivities included a brief address by Toronto Police Chief Bill Blair, a celebrity breakfast, an awards presentation and a showcase emceed by Much Music's video jockey Rick Campanelli.

Keynote speaker Marc Kielburger, of the global charity, Free the Children, gave an address that included a slide and video presentation documenting the leadership roles, philanthropic and humanitarian contributions of several world figures, past and present, to eliminate hunger, ignorance and illiteracy worldwide.

Also speaking to the students were Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services, Monte Kwinter, Terry Mosey, Executive Vice-president of Bell Canada, Anthony Longo, Chair of ProAction Cops & Kids Board of Directors, and John Currie from Correctional Services Canada.

Said Kwinter: "Students have a right to be safe and feel safe in their schools and on its property - although I have to admit high schools today are different to when I went to high school in my era. It seems to me that today peer pressure is more intense. But, what hasn't changed is it takes a few strong leaders like you to resist that pressure because giving in to pressure is the easy choice, shrugging your shoulder saying it's not my problem.

"Actually, all it takes is courage and convictions. Work to change negative behaviour and because of you the schools and communities would be healthier and safer. A safer school means a better learning environment and better opportunities."

The ESP program initiated by TPS 33 Division in 1997 has expanded because of strong and committed partnerships with stakeholders such as the Canadian Safe Schools Network, City of Toronto and district school boards. Its evolution, which included the citywide launch of the ESP in 2002, has continued unabated with approximately 100 high schools currently registered.

The program is Canada's largest student-driven high school safety initiative. Thousands of Toronto high schools students have participated by taking leadership roles in their school communities. It functions on the premise that students know best what the safety issues are in their schools and how to effect solutions. A partnership of staff advisors, divisional police officers and students is formed to plan, organize and execute yearlong school and community anti-violence initiatives.

The 17 schools adjudged winners in the top Divisional ESP Team Award category were: Bishop Morroco Catholic School, York Memorial Collegiate Institute, Vaughan Road Academy, St. Mary's Catholic Secondary School, Bishop Allen Academy, Father Henry Carr Catholic School, St. Basil the Great and Loretto Abbey Catholic Secondary School, Senator Donald O'Connor College, Neil McNeil Catholic Secondary School, Agincourt Collegiate Institute, Sir Robert L Borden B.T.I., Jarvis Collegiate, St. Joseph College School, Marshall McLuhan School, East York Collegiate and St. Patrick's Catholic Secondary School.

Among other recipients and awards were: Leaside High School - Global ESP Award; St. Patrick Catholic Secondary School - Bell Canada Inspirational Award; L'Amoreaux Collegiate Institute - Bell Canada Innovative Award; Northview Heights Secondary School - Bell Canada Creative Award; Loretto Abbey and Marshall McLuhan Secondary Schools - Banking on Youth Awards; Senator O'Connor Catholic School - Chief of Police Award; and St. Mary's Catholic Secondary School - The Jan Thor Award.

Chief Blair, who handed out the plaques, told the students their presence at the showcase afforded him a great opportunity to see the outstanding leadership that exists in Toronto schools.

We are Partners in Catholic Education, a THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN #36 Fellowship of Inspiration and Unending Dedication.

May 30, 2005 SUBJECT: 10

MEMORIALS

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.

Wayne Connors brother of Brett Connors, Teacher at Senator O'Connor College School

Dario Fusco father of Tony Fusco, Trade Staff at Railside

Hugh MacPherson father of Ellen MacIntyre, Teacher at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School

Katharina Till mother of Monica Yack, Teacher at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School

We are Partners in Catholic Education, a THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN #36 Fellowship of Inspiration and Unending Dedication.

May 30, 2005 SUBJECT: 11

BIRTHS AND ADOPTIONS

Alyssandra Mei Barbosa Mammoliti born April 3, 2005. Daughter of Teresa Barbosa, Teacher at Holy Rosary Catholic School and Dominic Mammoliti

Xavier Malachus Vanderpool born April 7, 2005. Son of Rhodora Meliton-Vanderpool, Teacher at St. Angela Catholic School and Jamal Vanderpool

Camillo Martino Mazzucco born April 29, 2005. Son of Alex Mazzucco, Principal at Santa Maria Catholic School and Ida Ignoto-Mazzucco, Teacher at St. Gregory Catholic School

Gianluca Julius Della Rovere-Hargittay born May 1, 2005. Son of Laura Della Rovere-Hargittay, Teacher at St. Angela Catholic School and Thomas Hargittay

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.

We are Partners in Catholic Education, a THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN #36 Fellowship of Inspiration and Unending Dedication.

May 30, 2005 SUBJECT: 12-1

We are Partners in Catholic Education, a THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN #36 Fellowship of Inspiration and Unending Dedication.

May 30, 2005 SUBJECT: 12-2

We are Partners in Catholic Education, a THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN #36 Fellowship of Inspiration and Unending Dedication.

May 30, 2005 SUBJECT: 12-3a

We are Partners in Catholic Education, a THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN #36 Fellowship of Inspiration and Unending Dedication.

May 30, 2005 SUBJECT: 12-3b

We are Partners in Catholic Education, a THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN #36 Fellowship of Inspiration and Unending Dedication.

May 30, 2005 SUBJECT: 12-3c

We are Partners in Catholic Education, a THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN #36 Fellowship of Inspiration and Unending Dedication.

May 30, 2005 SUBJECT: 13

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS DEDUCTIONS FOR MAY AND JUNE 2005

Please be advised that during the May and June payroll periods, there will be additional benefit premium deductions made for all 10- and 11-month employees to cover required premiums for Extended Health Care (EHC), Dental, Long Term Disability (LTD), Life Insurance and Optional Life Insurance. If you are enrolled in any or all of these plans, and you normally contribute to the required premium, deductions will be processed on the following pay dates:

Regular Deduction Additional Deduction TEACHING PAYROLL: May 6, 2005 May 20, 2005 June 3, 2005 June 17, 2005

SUPPORT STAFF PAYROLL: May 13, 2005 May 27, 2005 June 10, 2005 June 24, 2005

This action will ensure that all 10- and 11-month employees receive continuous benefits coverage throughout the summer months.

All 12-month employees will continue to have deductions made for benefits during the months of July and August.

Should you have any question or concerns please do not hesitate to contact the Benefits & Compensation Department at 416-222-8282, ext. 2220, 2151, 2219, or 2324

We are Partners in Catholic Education, a THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN #36 Fellowship of Inspiration and Unending Dedication.

May 30, 2005 SUBJECT: 14-1

PLEASE POST AND GIVE COPY TO OECTA REPRESENTATIVE

APPLICATIONS FOR POSITION OF RESPONSIBILITY

(Specific Reference: Secondary School Teachers’ Collective Agreement - Article 12.08)

Applications are invited for the Positions of Responsibility based on the criteria listed. Position(s) will be effective September 1, 2005, pending approval of the Department Head Model for the 2005-2006 school year.

POSITION SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Major Department Head - Special Education Brebeuf College Nicola D’Avella Major Department Head - Social Science/Phys. Ed./Science Monsignor Fraser College Phillip Prospero

Criteria for interview are as follows: Ö Certificate of Qualifications from the Ontario College of Teachers showing specialist or honour specialist qualifications held at the time of application in the subject area for which application is being made. (At the time of application, candidates who have successfully completed the specialist or honour specialist qualification, not yet recorded on their Certificate of Qualifications from the Ontario College of Teachers, will be considered). Ö Minimum of five (5) years of qualified successful teaching experience as of September 1, 2005 including three (3) years in a secondary school.

Qualified applicants should apply directly to the principal of the school listed on the chart above by NO LATER THAN Friday, June 10, 2005.

SUBJECT: 14-2

PLEASE POST AND GIVE COPY TO OECTA REPRESENTATIVE

APPLICATIONS FOR POSITION OF RESPONSIBILITY

(Specific Reference: Secondary School Teachers’ Collective Agreement - Article 12.08)

POSITION SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Major Department Head - English Loretto College Oksana Kawun

Qualified applicants should apply directly to the principal of the school listed on the chart above by NO LATER THAN Friday June 10, 2005.

We are Partners in Catholic Education, a THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN #36 Fellowship of Inspiration and Unending Dedication.

May 30, 2005 SUBJECT: 14-3

CUPE LOCAL 1328 SBESS JOB POSTINGS Note 1. BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR BIDS, YOU SHOULD ENSURE YOU ACQUAINT YOURSELF WITH THE SCHOOL FOR WHICH YOU PLAN TO SUBMIT A BID, AND IF APPLICABLE THE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS OF THE CHILD YOU WILL BE ASSISTING.

2. YOU ARE REMINDED THAT YOU MAY NOT BID ON ANOTHER JOB POSTING FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR 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 DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN, WHETHER THE EMPLOYEE IS ACTIVELY EMPLOYED OR ON LEAVE.

4. ALL BIDS MUST BE MADE USING THE POSTING BID FORM FOR SBESS POSTINGS AND MUST HAVE A RESUME ATTACHMENT.

5. IF THE POSTING STATES SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS, DOCUMENTATION MUST BE PROVIDED WITH THE BID FORM CONFIRMING YOU HAVE THE NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS. ONE BID FORM, A RESUME AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED FOR EACH POSTING THE EMPLOYEE WISHES TO BID ON.

POSTING # POSITION SCHOOL IN ORDER TO BEST SERVE THE NEEDS OF OUR STUDENTS, PLEASE NOTE INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO THIS LOCATION CYW2005-63 Child and Youth Worker Holy Family Primary responsibility is to support students in the Behavioural class. CYW2005-64 Child and Youth Worker Holy Family Position includes working with JK – grade 8 students in groups, designing & coordinating school wide self-esteem building.

Please note:

1. Copies of your CYW diploma must be attached with each bid forwarded to Human Resources.

2. Employees who are in their final year in attaining their CYW diploma and who will have the diploma by June 30th of the posting year are eligible to bid on the above postings.

It is imperative that you attach proof that you are attending the course, and that you will be eligible for the CYW diploma by June of the posting year.

WRITTEN, E-MAILED OR FAXED (416-512-3046) APPLICATIONS REFERRING TO POSTING NUMBER, LOCATION AND POSITION MUST REACH HUMAN RESOURCES, ATTENTION: LINDA MOYNAGH, SUPERVISOR, HUMAN RESOURCES, CATHOLIC EDUCATION CENTRE, 80 SHEPPARD AVENUE EAST, NORTH YORK, ONTARIO, NOT LATER THAN, Tuesday, June 7, 2005.

We are Partners in Catholic Education, a THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN #36 Fellowship of Inspiration and Unending Dedication.

May 30, 2005 SUBJECT: 14-4a

Please note: this form is to be used for bids for SBESS postings

POSTING BID FORM –SBESS Bid Form (CUPE LOCAL 1328 SBESS)

Please print:

EMPLOYEE NAME: ______Last Name First Name

SAP EMPLOYEE NUMBER: ______(Your SAP employee number may be found in the upper left hand corner of your pay stub)

PRESENT POSITION: ______

PRESENT LOCATION: ______

SENIORITY DATE: ______Day Month Year

I wish to apply for Posting # ______

Please note: your bid for the above SBESS position must include copies of documents confirming you have the necessary qualifications as specified in the posting.

Please refer to the posting and list your supporting attachments below (if the posting does not refer to specific qualifications, no supporting documents are required):

______

NOTE: IF YOU WISH TO BID FOR MORE THAN ONE SBESS POSTING, YOU MUST COMPLETE A SEPARATE BID FORM FOR EACH POSTING. EACH BID FORM MUST INCLUDE SUPPORTING ATTACHMENTS. AN INCOMPLETE BID FORM, e.g. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION NOT PROVIDED, WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Note: Please note deadline date for bid submissions. Bids MUST be received by the deadline date.

We are Partners in Catholic Education, a THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN #36 Fellowship of Inspiration and Unending Dedication.

May 30, 2005 SUBJECT: 14-4b

Please note: this form is to be used for bids for SBESS postings

POSTING BID FORM –SBESS Bid Form (CUPE LOCAL 1328 SBESS)

Please print:

EMPLOYEE NAME: ______Last Name First Name_

SAP EMPLOYEE NUMBER: ______(Your SAP employee number may be found in the upper left hand corner of your pay stub)

PRESENT POSITION: SUPPLY EDUCATION ASSISTANT

START DATE: ______Day Month Year

I wish to apply for Posting # ______

Please note: your bid for the above SBESS position must include copies of documents confirming you have the necessary qualifications as specified in the posting.

Please refer to the posting and list your supporting attachments below (if the posting does not refer to specific qualifications, no supporting documents are required):

______

Note: Please note deadline date for bid submissions. Bids MUST be received by the deadline date

We are Partners in Catholic Education, a THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN #36 Fellowship of Inspiration and Unending Dedication.