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Moving Forward as a Catholic Community of Hope December 15, 2008 Subjects: 1. CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION T 2. SAINTS OF THE TORONTO CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD H DIRECTOR’S E 3. ADVENT MESSAGES BULLETIN 4. CELEBRATING THE YEAR OF ST. PAUL 2008-2009 5. MEDIA SERVICES: CHRISTMAS VIDEOS--repeat 6. FEBRUARY IS PSYCHOLOGY MONTH: INVITATION TO SUBMIT ARTWORK In a school community 7. JUNIOR W5H formed by Catholic beliefs and traditions, 8. SPEECH & LANGUAGE “FOOD FOR TALK” COOKBOOK--repeat our Mission is to 9. SNOW PASS--repeat educate students 10. NO EARLY DISMISSAL NOTICE to their full potential 11. 2009 TD1 12. TRAVEL ALLOWANCE EXPENSE REPORTS--repeat 13. PAYROLL BULLETIN--repeat Charity 14. DEFERRED SALARY PLANS--repeat Virtue for the - Principals, Vice Principals & Coordinators Month of December - TSU - TECT - CUPE 3155 International Language Instructors Elementary 15. CATEGORY UPGRADING FORM, SECONDARY TEACHERS--repeat 16. CATEGORY UPGRADING FORM, ELEMENTARY TEACHERS— REVISED--repeat 17. FRENCH PUBLIC SPEAKING CONTESTS--repeat 18. TCDSB GOES GREEN!--repeat 19. AWARDS, SCHOLARSHIPS, BURSARIES & CONTESTS The year of St. Paul - Victor Angelosante Award--repeat Faith in Your Child The Toronto Catholic District School Board educates close to .......Cont’d 90,000 students from diverse cultures and language backgrounds in its 201 Catholic elementary and secondary schools and serves 475,032 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Toronto Catholic District School Board, 80 Sheppard Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario, M2N 6E8 Catholic school supporters across Telephone: 416-222-8282 the City of Toronto PLEASE ENSURE THAT A COPY OF THE WEEKLY DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN IS MADE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL STAFF #16 December 15, 2008 …continued Subjects: 20. SHARING OUR GOOD NEWS - St. Barnabas Catholic School - Brebeuf College School - St. Louis Catholic School - St. Raymond Catholic School - Our Lady of Wisdom Catholic School - Chaminade College School (3) - Msgr. Percy Johnson Catholic High School - Our Lady of Victory Catholic School - Attawapiskat Human Rights Youth Forum (2) - TCDSB Conference in Attawapiskat - Environmental Youth Forum - Cardinal Newman Catholic High School - Cardinal Newman Catholic High School/Neil McNeil High School - Marshall McLuhan Catholic Secondary School 21. MEMORIALS 22. BIRTHS AND ADOPTIONS 23. CURRICULUM & ACCOUNTABILITY - FOUNDATION SERIES (2009) 24. PROFEESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES - NTIP “Mentor/Mentee Day” - Course for Teachers in Impaired Language Programs - Spring Session of Religion AQ Courses Parts 2 and 3--repeat 25. ANGEL FOUNDATION - Auditions for VOCE - Buddy Bulletin and Fun Walk 26. APPLICATIONS – FOR IMMEDIATE POSTING A.P.S.S.P. - Social Worker, APPLE/TIPPS - Community Relations Officer, Student Nutrition Program NON-UNION - Senior Manager, Business Services CUPE 1328 - Communications Facilitator, Special Services - Education Assistant, various - Awards - Posting Bid Forms For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN for your welfare…,to give you a future with hope. Jeremiah 29:11 16 SUBJECT: 1 December 15, 2008 Christmas 2008 Message from the Director of Education As a Catholic community, the end of Advent signals the end of our waiting for goodness and light to come into our world and into our lives. We begin to anticipate the happy times that we will spend together with loved ones in celebration, and the opportunity to rest and rejuvenate our bodies, our minds and our souls. At the same time, we are very much aware that the end of the calendar year is also fast approaching. It is natural to look back upon the 12 months that have come before and examine the positive as well as the not so positive things that have transpired in our personal and professional lives. The New Year always brings with it the possibility of new beginnings, of new hope and new opportunities. I thank each of you for your contribution to Catholic education during 2008. Your talents, energy, enthusiasm and tireless efforts on behalf of our students and school communities are always appreciated. During this Christmas season, I extend my warmest wishes to the entire TCDSB community for a peaceful and joyous time with family and friends. May God’s blessings continue throughout the year ahead. Les Nemes Director of Education _______________________________________________ What is Christmas? It is tenderness for the past, courage for the present, hope for the future. It is a fervent wish that every cup may overflow with blessings rich and eternal, and that every path may lead to peace. Agnes M. Pharo For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN for your welfare…,to give you a future with hope. Jeremiah 29:11 16 SUBJECT: 2 December 15, 2008 The Saints of the Toronto Catholic District School Board We Celebrate with the following schools on their Saint/Name-sake Feast Day: December 14 – January 16 Mother Cabrini – December 22 Msgr. Percy Johnson – December 22 Nativity of Our Lord – December 25 Holy Child – December – 25 The Divine Infant – December 25 Prince of Peace – December 25 Holy Family – December 26 St. Stephen – December 26 St. John – December 27 St. John the Evangelist – December 27 Marshall McLuhan – December 31 Mary Mother of God – January 1 (Any of the schools named after St. Mary) St. Basil the Great – January 2 St. Elizabeth Seton – January 4 Epiphany – January 6 St. Raymond – January 7 Venerable John Merlini – January 12 St. Marguerite Bourgeoys – January 12 Notre Dame – January 12 St. Patrick – January 12 St. Marcellus – January 16 For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN for your welfare…,to give you a future with hope. Jeremiah 29:11 16 SUBJECT: 3a December 15, 2008 WISHING THE TCDSB COMMUNITY A HOLY ADVENT THIRD WEEK The Spirit of God is upon me. Because the Lord has anointed me; he has sent me to bring good news to the oppressed, to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and to release prisoners; to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favour. Is 61:1-2 For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN for your welfare…,to give you a future with hope. Jeremiah 29:11 16 SUBJECT: 3b December 15, 2008 WISHING THE TCDSB COMMUNITY A HOLY ADVENT FOURTH WEEK The angel said to Mary, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favour with God. And now you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you will name him Jesus……. Then Mary said, “Here I am, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word.” Cf Luke 1:26-38 For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN for your welfare…,to give you a future with hope. Jeremiah 29:11 16 SUBJECT: 4 December 15, 2008 Celebrating The Year of St. Paul Come and be a part of a dynamic conversation on: St. Paul and Moral Living Richard Sparks CSP Moral Theologian Richard Sparks, C.S.P., a Paulist priest and published author, holds a Ph.D. in ethics from Catholic University of America. He speaks and lectures widely on ethical issues. Where: Paulist Centre for Evangelization 830 Bathurst Street (Bloor and Bathurst) When: January 15 4:30 – 6:00 pm OR 7:00 – 8:30 pm Co sponsored by Toronto Catholic District School Board and the Paulist Centre for Evangelization For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN for your welfare…,to give you a future with hope. Jeremiah 29:11 16 SUBJECT: 5a December 15, 2008 MEDIA SERVICES DEPARTMENT CHRISTMAS VIDEOS Please be advised that these videos are on loan for 4 days only, also please note that many of these videos have limited quantities therefore the videos will be loaned out on a first come first serve basis. Due to the fact that many videos are not returned on their due dates you may not receive the video and/or on the original date requested. Call# LV1049 Call# LV1067 Title: Nilus the Sandman Title: Disney’s wonderful world of winter and The Boy who Dreamed Christmas Call# LV1113 Call# LV1173 Title: Miracle at Moreaux Title: The Christmas Messenger Call# LV1198 Call# LV1345 Title: The Birth of Jesus Title: The Christmas Visitor Call# LV1350 Call# LV2312 Title: Merry Mirthworm Christmas Title: Christmas Lace Call# LV2323 Call# LV2444 Title: Christmas everyday Title: It’s a wonderful Life Call# LV2639 Call# LV2640 Title: A Child’s Christmas in Wales Title: The Christmas Raccoons Call# LV2641 Call# LV2642 Title: Christmas Stories – A Good Tree Title: Christmas – A Letter to Santa Call# LV2643 Call# LV2656 Title: Mickey’s Christmas Carol Title: Madeline’s Christmas Call# LV2799 Call# LV2807 Title Christmas around the World Title: Johann's gift to Christmas Call# LV2868 Call: LV2876 Title: A Christmas Carol Title: The Nutcracker Call# LV3016 Call# LV3017 Title: A Gingerbread Christmas Title: The Night before Christmas Call# LV3018 Call# LV3063 Title: The Gingham Dog and The Calico Cat Title: Baby-sitters Special Christmas Call# LV3091 Call# LV3185 Title: The Wind in the Willow Title: The Three Little Tramps - On Christmas Eve Call# LV3205 Call# LV3221 Title: A Saviour is born Title: The Nativity Call# LV3224 Call# LV3225 Title: A Stableboy’s Christmas Title: A Star for Jeremy Call# LV3226 Call# LV3227 Title: Timmy’s Gift Title: The Best Christmas Pageant, Ever Call# LV3228 Call# LV3230 Title: The City that forgot about Christmas Title: Twas the night before Christmas Call# LV3337 Call# LV3390 Title: Christmas Star Title: Grandma’s ornament Call# LV3512 Call# LV3769 Title: An Inuit Christmas – Lawrence’s Christmas Title: The Music of Christmas Call# LV3770 Call# LV3771 Title: The Story of Silent Night Title: The Mole and the Christmas tree Call# LV3844 Call# LV5025 Title: The Gift of the Magi – Silent Love Title: Mary, The Mother of Jesus Call# LV6039 Call# LV6073 ………..Cont’d For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN for your welfare…,to give you a future with hope.