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Validating our Mission/Vision April 7, 2008 IFITH Celebrating Catholic Education Week – April 27 – May 2 “We are called” Subjects: T 1. JUSTICE – VIRTUE FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL H DIRECTOR’S 2. SAINTS OF THE TORONTO CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD E BULLETIN 3. THIRD WEEK OF EASTER 4. SALUTE TO TCDSB VOLUNTEERS--repeat 2007-2008 5. FROM THE BOARD, HUMAN RESOURCES, PROGRAM & RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, APRIL 2, 2008 In a school community 6. SELECTION PROCESS & APPOINTMENT FOR WARD 6 TRUSTEE formed by Catholic 7. BOARD OFFICE SUMMER CLOSURES 2008--repeat beliefs and traditions, our Mission is to 8. EARTH DAY VIDEOS OR DVDS, MEDIA SERVICES--repeat educate students 9. APPLICATIONS FOR SUMMER EMPLOYMENT--repeat to their full potential 10. TCDSB GOES GREEN 11. JUNIOR W5H RESULTS 2007-2008 12. AWARDS, SCHOLARSHIPS, BURSARIES & CONTESTS - Canadian Family Great Teacher Awards--repeat Justice - Community Living Toronto Awards for Inclusive Education--repeat - CUPE Award of Merit--repeat Virtue for the - CUPE Student Bursaries--repeat Month of April - Yes I Can Student Award 13. SCHOOL ANNIVERSARIES, OFFICIAL OPENING & BLESSINGS - Our Lady of Perpetual Help’s 150th Anniversary--repeat - Marshal McLuhan’s 10th Anniversary Happy are those who 14. EVENT NOTICES observe justice, who do - Faith Connections righteousness at all times - TCDSB Employment Fair Psalm 106:3 - Scarborough Parent Conference - Newman Arts’ The Coarse Acting Show - TCSAA 14th Annual Recognition Dinner/Dance 15 SHARING OUR GOOD NEWS - Father John Redmond Catholic Secondary School - St. Nicholas of Bari Catholic School Faith in Your Child - Transfiguration of Our Lord Catholic School - Francis Libermann Catholic High School - Michael Power/St. Joseph High School, Bishop Allen Academy and The Toronto Catholic District St. Clement Catholic School School Board educates close to - Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts 90,000 students from diverse - St. Jude Catholic School cultures and language 16. MEMORIALS backgrounds in its 201 Catholic elementary and secondary 17. BIRTHS AND ADOPTIONS schools and serves 475,032 continued… __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Catholic school supporters across Toronto Catholic District School Board, 80 Sheppard Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario, M2N 6E8 the City of Toronto Telephone: 416-222-8282 PLEASE ENSURE THAT A COPY OF THE WEEKLY DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN IS MADE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL STAFF #29 April 7, 2008 …continued Subjects: 18. CURRICULUM & ACCOUNTABILITY DEPARTMENT - Celtic Canadian Heritage Month Mass & Celtic Cultural Exposé - Assessment for Learning, Library Services - The Foundation Series 2008--repeat - Third Annual Faith Forum--repeat - Teaching and Learning Algebra In-service--repeat - Engaging Parents as Partners in the Early Years - Starting with Comprehension in Kindergarten 19. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Principal’s Qualification Program Part I & II--repeat - Retirement Planning Workshops, Retired Teachers of Ontario--repeat - Positioning Your Child for Success, Learning DisAbilities Association 20. THE ANGEL FOUNDATION FOR LEARNING - Fun Walk - St. Mary’s Leads the Way in Student Nutrition - Barb and Marek Brodzki Literacy Award - George Ermellini Literacy Award & Application Form 21.. APPLICATIONS – FOR IMMEDIATE POSTING POSITION OF RESPONSIBILITY - Summer School Teachers, Continuing Education NON-UNION - Manager, Real Estate Development - Officer, Enrolment Auditing CUPE LOCAL 1328 - Secretary, Senator O’Connor - Awards - Bid Form CUPE LOCAL 1328 SBESS - Education Assistant--various - Awards - Bid Forms Pastoral Ministers, Part-time, St. Joan of Arc Parish You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the World. Matt. 5:13, 14 THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN Those who teach will shine like stars for all eternity. Daniel 12:3 29 April 7, 2008 SUBJECT: 1 He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God Micah 6:8 Hello Everyone, We share with you activities to support the Virtue for the month of April - “Justice”. Additional activities and prayers are also posted on the home page of our web site at www.tcdsb.org Working in partnership with our parents and parishes, we consistently strive to support students in living the call of their faith. Our hope is that this will result in building just relationships and in lasting peace amongst all. As a Catholic school board, we provide many opportunities for students to participate in building relationships of justice and peace through community partnerships or mission trips of immersion and service. These trips at times lead to travelling to other parts of the world with the goal of enhancing the lives of the less fortunate. The gospel mandate to "do justice" is also evident through the many community service programs provided by our schools through their involvement in their immediate and wider community. Dennis Murphy recently wrote, “If the Catholic education system hopes to have continued support and public funding, what we need is a clear account not simply of what this system does for the Catholic community, but how it contributes to public life”. Catholic education continually promotes social and moral responsibility through our social teachings of the Church and through the many social justice activities. Our teaching combined with our outreach activities, allow students to grow in awareness of social justice issues. It re-affirms our beliefs that all humans have dignity; each person deserves to be valued, and to always treat one another with respect and compassion. Through the leadership of so many in our schools and the learning opportunities granted to our students, we are proud and re-assured on a daily basis that our students are actively engaged in activities in their school and their communities that regularly “contributes to public life”. We trust that the suggested activities, which can be found on our web site, will assist you with planning your Justice Virtue activities. We thank you for your continued commitment to allow students to express themselves through a variety of methods while focused on the monthly Virtue. “If you want peace, work for justice” Henry Louis Mencken Kevin Kobus Director of Education You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the World. Matt. 5:13, 14 THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN Those who teach will shine like stars for all eternity. Daniel 12:3 29 April 7, 2008 SUBJECT: 2 The Saints of the Toronto Catholic District School Board In addition to celebrating Holy Week we remember the following schools on their Saint/Name-sake Feast Day: April 6 – 12 Cardinal Carter – April 6 D’Arcy McGee – April 7 James Culnan – April 8 James Cardinal McGuigan – April 8 You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the World. Matt. 5:13, 14 THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN Those who teach will shine like stars for all eternity. Daniel 12:3 29 April 7, 2008 SUBJECT: 3 Third Week of Easter Alleluia! While they were talking about this Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you….Why are you frightened?... Thus it is written, that the Messiah is to suffer and to rise on the third day… You are my witnesses of these things.” Alleluia! Cf Luke 24:35-48 You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the World. Matt. 5:13, 14 THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN Those who teach will shine like stars for all eternity. Daniel 12:3 29 April 7, 2008 SUBJECT: 4 In recognition of our volunteers, the Toronto Catholic District School Board thanks you for your commitment to the students in our Catholic schools. Your willingness to share your knowledge and your time is a testament to our Mission: “In a school community formed by Catholic beliefs and traditions, our Mission is to educate students to their full potential.” …leadership is the shared responsibility for education that exists among schools, students, families, parishes and the community… Your involvement and support is vital to the success of our Catholic school communities. To our: parents, grandparents, friends & neighbours volunteering their precious time in our libraries, offices and classrooms WE SALUTE YOU! Kevin Kobus, Director of Education Catherine LeBlanc-Miller, Chair of the Board You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the World. Matt. 5:13, 14 THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN Those who teach will shine like stars for all eternity. Daniel 12:3 29 April 7, 2008 SUBJECT: 5a FROM THE BOARD Summary of Board Highlights and Decisions _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Wednesday, April 2, 2008 Human Resources, Program and Religious Affairs Committee __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Selection Process for Ward 6 Trustee All Catholic school supporters in Ward 6 are invited to be considered for the position of Ward 6 Trustee. A candidate’s package will be available on April 8th on the Board’s website at www.tcdsb.org. The deadline for applications is on April 25th. All candidates are invited to attend a special board meeting on Thursday, May 8th for interviews. Review of Dress Code Policy for Elementary Students The Board is looking at the possibility of implementing school uniforms for elementary school students across the system beginning in September 2009. A consultation