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 is to take place this spring with parent communities to determine the impact. The Board is expected to consider the matter in the fall of 2008.

Changes to Delegations Policy T.14 Approved A delegation wishing to address a matter to the attention of the Board shall appear before the Standing Committee with jurisdiction in the matter. Standing committees shall be held on Wednesdays. Delegations may register with the Recording Secretary of the Board by submitting a written Delegation Registration form (available on the Board’s website) by 11 a.m. on the Friday preceding the committee meeting. Where the Friday preceding is a holiday, the package must be submitted by 11 a.m. of the Thursday preceding the committee meeting. This is the preferred method of registration. However, for further information, contact the Recording Secretary at 416-222-8282 ext. 2293, if you are unable to use this process.

Late registration must be received by 11:00 a.m. on the day of the meeting. It will be added as an addendum to the agenda. A late delegation will only be allowed to present if fewer than 10 delegations are to be heard or if the Committee Chair grants an extension. Registration will be accepted by delivery, by facsimile, by email or by phone. Delegations who submit registration on time will be listed on the agenda of the meeting and their topic and point of view shall be included in the documentation. Private information shall not be included.

Delegations will be subject to a five (5) minute maximum and the presenter shall limit their presentation to the subject matter(s) outlined in the Delegation Registration. A delegate may share their time or ask a designate to speak on their behalf as long as the Recording Secretary has been advised by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. A late delegation if granted permission to present shall be given up to three minutes.

A delegate may only speak once at a particular meeting. Delegations from the same school community on the same point of view shall be limited to a combined total of 15 minutes. Delegations who are unrelated to a particular school community but who are speaking on a common issue shall be limited to a combined total of 10 minutes.

The Board shall only hear ten (10) delegations in public session at a Standing Committee meeting. Delegation registrations not presented shall be received by the trustees. The Committee chair may allow an extension of up to two (2) additional delegations if they are to address an aspect or issue not listed to be heard.

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: 5b

Appointment to OCSTA Board of Directors Ward 10 Trustee Barbara Poplawski and Ward 11 Trustee Angela Kennedy have been selected to represent the TCDSB on the Ontario Catholic School Trustees’ Association Board of Directors. The Board has also approved to pay the remainder of the annual membership fee to the organization for the 2007-2008 school year.

Appointment to SEAC Dr. Ashleigh Malloy has been appointed to the Toronto Catholic District School Board’s Special Education Advisory Committee as the Down Syndrome Association of Toronto representative.

Student Success Action Plan 2007-2008 The Board’s 2007-2008 Student Success Action Plan focuses on the following key areas: ƒ Consolidation and alignment of practice kindergarten to grade 12 (strong collaboration between Curriculum and Accountability and Special Services Departments) ƒ Working and learning together, grades 7-12 (supporting the transition process for students from elementary to secondary school) ƒ Differentiation (personalizing programs to meet the varied needs of students) ƒ Assessment and evaluation (training secondary administrators, student success teams and teachers in practices that are based in solid analysis of data to inform programming choices and instruction for all students)

Upcoming Meetings Board Monday, April 14, 2008 Exemplary Practice Awards Tuesday, April 22, 2008 Special Education Advisory Committee Wednesday, April 23, 2008 Awards Night Monday, April 28, 2008 Audit Wednesday, April 30, 2008 Human Resources, Program and Religious Affairs Committee Wednesday, May 7, 2008 Special Board Meeting—Ward 6 Trustee Candidate Interviews Thursday, May 8, 2008 Administrative and Corporate Services Committee Wednesday, May 14, 2008

All meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Catholic Education Centre, 80 Sheppard Avenue East, North York.

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Produced by the Communications Department, Toronto Catholic District School Board, 80 Sheppard Ave. E., North York, Ontario M2N 6E8 * 416-222-8282, ext. 5314 * fax: 416-229-5342 * e-mail: [email protected]

The Toronto Catholic District School Board educates close to 90,000 students from diverse cultures and language backgrounds in its 201 Catholic elementary and secondary schools and serves 475,032 Catholic school supporters across the City of Toronto.

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: 6

Selection Process and Appointment 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 , at the Catholic Education Centre – 80 Sheppard Avenue East, and in Ward 6 schools.

The deadline for applications is on April 25th. All candidates will be invited by letter to attend a special board meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 8th for interviews.

Further details will be e-mailed to all Ward 6 schools as well as general public service announcements to the Ward 6 community.

SUBJECT: 7

BOARD OFFICE SUMMER CLOSURES - 2008

THE BOARD’S OFFICES AND OPERATIONS WILL BE CLOSED ON TUESDAY, CANADA DAY, JULY 1 AS WELL AS MONDAY, AUGUST 4 (CIVIC HOLIDAY) FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

In addition to the annual closure of the Board’s administrative and secondary school offices for six (6) Fridays over the months of July and August, the Board will likewise close its administrative offices for the annual two-week period at the end of July and the beginning of August. Employees subject to the two-week closure are expected to schedule their vacations in part as indicated below.

EMPLOYEES WHO ARE MEMBERS OF CUPE LOCAL 1280 ARE NOT SUBJECT TO THE FRIDAY AND THE TWO-WEEK SUMMER CLOSURES.

Remaining staff will be subject to the closure of schools in accordance with their respective collective agreements.

The closure of Board offices for July and August 2008 is outlined as follows:

Tuesday, July 1 Canada Day, July 11, July 18, July 25, August 1, August 8, August 15 Monday, July 28 – Thursday, July 31 (Taken as Vacation)

Monday, August 4 – Civic Holiday

Tuesday, August 5 – Thursday, August 7 (Taken as Vacation)

Employees affected by above closures are all 12-month office, clerical and technical staff covered by the collective agreement with CUPE Local 1328 as well as all non-union administrative and management staff.

The closure of Board offices will be in accordance with Article 10.05(b) of the collective agreement with CUPE Local 1328 covering office, clerical and technical employees.

Work schedules for caretaking, maintenance and warehouse staff will be announced directly to those employees covered by the CUPE Local 1280 collective agreement by way of separate notice.

Remaining staff will be subject to the closure of schools in accordance with their respective collective agreements.

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: 8a

AN UPDATE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF MEDIA SERVICES

Earth Day

Catalogue # Title Grade Level LD1057 The Great Warming – Episode 1: The Human Fingerprint Jr., Int., Sr. LD1058 The Great Warming – Episode 2: Age of Uncertainty Jr., In., and Sr. LD1059 The Great Warming – Episode 3: Our Children’s Planet Jr., In., Sr. LD1070 Canada's Freshwater Resources: #1 The Rocky Mountains Int., Sr. LD1071 Canada's Freshwater Resources: #2 The North Int., Sr. LD1072 Canada’s Freshwater Resources: #3 The Prairies Int., Sr. LD1073 Canada's Freshwater Resources: #4 The Great Lakes Int., Sr. LD1074 Canada's Freshwater Resources: #5 The St. Lawrence River Int., Sr. LD1075 Canada's Freshwater Resources: #6 The Maritimes Int., Sr. LD1076 Canada's Freshwater Resources: #7 A National Perspective Int., Sr. LD1226 Trash and the Environment Pr., Jr., In. LD1229 Ecosystems and Biomes Pr., Jr., In. LD1245 The Water Cycle Pr., Jr., In. LD1246 An Inconvenient Truth In, Sr. LV1151 Acid Deposition In., Sr. LV1161 Recycling: We recycle Pr., Jr., in. LV1731 The Greenhouse effect In., Sr., PD. LV1771 The Greenhouse effect In., Sr. LV1773 Global Warming - The Greenhouse effect In., Sr., PD. LV1833 Earth's future climate In., Sr. LV2035 Reducing, Reusing and Recycling Jr., In. LV2333 Can polar bears tread water? Senior LV2370 Birch River Campaign (Citizenship Participation) In., Sr. LV2465 The Green Quiz In., Sr. LV2540 Ancient forests In., Sr. LV2558 Recycling - Public works Jr. In. LV2645 Blue Box - The Box whose time has come Jr., In., Sr. LV3332 A drop in the ocean In., Sr. LV2601 Badlands of Alberta Jr. LV2910 Recycling processes Jr., In. LV3054 Global Problems and Issues Jr., In. Sr. LV3102 Charley and Company Pr., Jr. LV3359 Breaking ground Senior LV3360 A Breath of fresh air Senior LV3361 Garbage and Environment - Down in the dumps Senior LV3353 Taking the water Senior LV3354 Monk, the trees and the concrete jungle In., Sr. LV3362 The Greenhouse effect Senior LV3364 Our Future World – Global Environment Senior LV3373 Recycle me! Pr, Jr. LV3511 Edge of the continent In. Sr. LV3517 Timberland – Gifts from the watershed In. Sr. LV3600 Cracks under the foundation In. Sr. LV3696 Erosion Junior LV3975 Climate change Pr., Jr., In. LV3979 Ozone and Pollution Pr., Jr., In. LV4052 Global Environment - Degradation of the Land Jr., In., Sr.

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: 8b

LV4055 Energy Resources: Use & Conservation Jr., In. LV4083 Recycling Jr., In., Sr. LV4085 Clean Air Jr., In., Sr. LV4066 Global Warming Jr., In., Sr. LV4158 El Nino and the link between Oceans, Atmosphere & Weather In. Sr. LV4211 The Dirt Files In., Sr. LV4458 21 Ways of Creating an Energy Efficient Earth In., Sr. LV4461 The Climate Change Show Or LD4462 (English / French) Jr., In. LV5148 Global Warming - Crisis in the atmosphere In., Sr. LV5193 Recycling Processes - Life after the Curb Pr. Jr., In., Sr. LV5244 Fate of the river Jr., In., Sr. LV5245 Great lakes in crisis Jr., In., Sr. LV6280 Kid's eye view of ecology Pr., Jr., In. LV6281 Pollution Jr., In. LV6529 Recycling Sewage - Water, The Never ending cycle Jr. LV6539 The air around us Intermediate LV6586 Bill Nye: The Science Guy – Biodiversity: Garbage Jr., In., Sr. LV7190 The Earth – It’s Atmosphere Jr., In., Sr. LV7620 Global warming. Senior LV8026 Planet Earth, Our home Senior LV10036 Trout: Environment Quality Senior

Please be advised that these videos are on loan for four (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.

To order please email [email protected]

For more detailed information on Video’s or DVD’s. Please check our online catalogue http://libweb.tcdsb.org/cgi-bin/opac.exe/login?library=avlib&checkbox=checkbox or call 416-397-6569

SUBJECT: 9

APPLICATIONS FOR SUMMER EMPLOYMENT

Please be advised that applications for summer student employment are available From April 2 to May 2, 2008 inclusive, at all Catholic secondary schools from the Guidance Department, as well as at the Reception Desk at the Catholic Education Centre, Ground Floor.

The minimum age for summer students is 15 years of age. The rate of pay is $8.75 per hour plus 4% vacation pay. The hours of work for custodial positions are from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with one half hour for lunch and two fifteen minute breaks; for clerical positions the hours fluctuate.

The number of students to be hired has not yet been finalized.

Additional information is contained in an Information Sheet available with each application.

Applications regarding summer student employment will be forwarded to: Bessie Gruppuso, Manager, Human Resources Department, Attention: Lisa Piroli, Human Resources Department 416-222-8282, ext. 2303

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: 10

TCDSB GOES GREEN! APRIL EDITION: Earth Month! Earth Hour: Success! Thank you to all the schools that participated in the Board wide Earth Hour on Friday, March 28 between 10-11 a.m. 3Rs Recap: and for all those individuals that participated in the global Don’t Forget to Register for the City of Toronto initiative on Saturday March 29, from 8-9 p.m. A special 20-minute Clean-up event: thank you to all CEC staff who cooperated in making the http://intranet/vgk/recyclingSurvey.asp CEC a leader of this event on Friday, March 28. Gloves & Bags will be sent out to those schools that Globally the event was heralded as a success, and register in the coming weeks. Toronto residents should be proud of the positive leadership role we played. PLANT A TREE THIS SPRING! Remember, this event was not about saving energy This will assist in many environmental ways: cooling for one hour, but for reminding all of us not to waste our environment/absorb carbon dioxide/retain rain energy unnecessarily, and use it wisely for the health of water/filter ground water, etc. *Plant Native Species!! the entire planet. TREE PLANTING OPTIONS: 416-338-8733: City of Toronto - Urban Forestry CEC Earth Day/Week Celebrations! 416-413-9244: Local Enhancement & Appreciation of April 22, 2008 the CEC will be celebrating Earth Day Forests (LEAF) www.leaftoronto.org with a liturgy, followed by a 20-minute clean-up of Evergreen Canada - assistance with planting projects surrounding premises. During the entire week (April www.evergreen.ca/en 21-25), information tables will be set up in the Atrium, st IMPORTANT REMINDER: and on Monday the 21 , environmentally conscientious Ministry of Ontario 3Rs Inspectors are coming! products will be for sale in the Atrium. We welcome Contact Paul Deighan if they call on your school. all CEC staff participation. Bring your Litterless Lunch and Reusable mug!

2008 FACILITIES GREEN FUND. Thank you to all of the Schools that applied for the Green Fund. The deadline has now closed, and the environmental committee will be reviewing the submissions over the next few weeks.

“WATTS”UP? 2007/08 TCDSB ECOSCHOOLS CORNER. DEADLINE MONTH! The TCDSB EcoTeam need to start receiving your Kids World of Energy Festival: To be held May EcoSchool binders on April 18th. We need time to 7, 8, 9 at the Exhibition grounds for grades 5, 4/5 or review all the submissions and then forward them to 5/6 classes. Register now. Bussing is included!!! Ontario EcoSchools by April 30. Call #416-977-5093 to register. Contact the Ecoteam with any questions. The Story of Stuff: http://www.storyofstuff.com/index.html Looking for environmental films to show in class? TCDSB EcoTeam Contact Info 416-222-8282 Check out the TCDSB media library: Roberta Oswald (Curriculum)x2719, http://libweb.tcdsb.org/cgi- Scott Grieve (Energy Conservation)x2229 bin/opac.exe/login?library=avlib&checkbox=checkbox Paul Deighan (Waste Minimization)x2177 Environmental resources for teachers: TCDSB Environmental web page: www.tcdsb.org/environment www.resources4rethinking.ca www.techloop.ca www.ontariosciencecentre. ca/scifri/default.asp “We Do Not Inherit The Earth From Our Ancestors, We Borrow It From Our Children”

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: 11

Junior W5H Results 2007-2008

Thank you to all the coaches, divisional and regional convenors, host schools and their respective administrators who so generously gave of their time to make the 2007-2008 Junior W5H competition such a successful event! The finals were held on Thursday, March 6 at the Toronto Catholic Education Centre.

Congratulations to all the students at each level who made this a challenging and fun event!

City Champions: St. Jude

City Finalists St. Brendan

3rd Place St. Ambrose

3rd Place St. Michael’s Choir School

Look for next year’s notice for the 2008-2009 Junior W5H tournaments which will be held in February with the City finals in March 2009.

SUBJECT: 12-1

Contest closes: April 30, 2008

For more information or for nomination forms please visit http://www.canadianfamily.ca/contests/37/

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: 12-2

COMMUNITY LIVING TORONTO

IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE

A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR THE TENTH ANNUAL

AWARDS FOR INCLUSIVE EDUCATION

CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, May 30th, 2008 Visit www.communitylivingtoronto.ca Or www.inclusiveeducation.ca

SUBJECT: 12-3

11th Annual

AWARD OF MERIT

In an attempt to recognize and salute the outstanding contribution to the TCDSB of CUPE Local 1328 members, we invite you to nominate one of your co-workers/colleagues for our 11th annual Awards Event.

Nomination letters should 200 words or less and should include the reasons your nominee is worthy of recognition by his/her peers (any TCDSB employee may make the nomination of a CUPE 1328 member). The name, work location of the individual plus your name should be added to your entry.

An independent panel will select two (2) people from the Office, Clerical and Technical and two (2) people from SBESS. One (1) ESL Instructor and one (1) Nursery Instructor will also be selected. The selectees and their staff will be invited to a special evening on June 11th at Fantasy Farms.

All nominations should be sent to Maureen Ryan President, CUPE Local 1328, CEC (via courier) by no later than Friday, May 2nd, 2008.

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: 12-4

TWO STUDENT BURSARIES

One Female and One Male – This will be a one-time payment of $1,000.00

Who is eligible? Students (Daughter/Son of CUPE 1328 members) currently in their graduating year of high school, who have been accepted at a post-secondary institute for the Fall of 2008 to pursue a course of study leading to a degree or a diploma from the accredited University or a Community College of their choice.

What are the Criteria? Daughter/Son of CUPE 1328 members

In addition to the candidate’s academic abilities the panel will evaluate the candidate’s contribution to their school and/or community. A letter from the principal or community leader, and a 500 word essay written by the candidate, explaining how this bursary will help them contribute to society when they graduate.

Applications must be submitted to Maureen Ryan, President Local 1328 @ CEC (via courier) by Friday, May 2nd, 2008.

Winners and their families must be able to attend our Awards evening on June 11th at Fantasy Farms.

Application for CUPE 1328 Bursary:

Student’s Name ______

School: ______

Age: ______

Address: ______

Phone #: ______

Local 1328 Member’s Name: ______

Location: ______

SUBMIT TO: (via courier) Maureen Ryan, President CUPE Local 1328, CEC

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: 12-5a

YES I CAN STUDENT AWARD The Council for Exceptional Children, Chapter 56 would like to recognize Children and youth.

Each Chapter and Subdivision may submit two nominations for the YES I CAN Student Award. In addition to this nomination form, please complete the YES I CAN Student Award Information Sheet, inclusive of a one paragraph summary outlining the reasons why the individual was nominated.

Please Note: All nominations must be received by the Awards Chair by no later than May 1 in order to be recognized at the next Annual Provincial Conference; nominations received after May 1 will be referred to the following year’s conference.

Please forward completed form(s) to:

Kathy Adamcyk c/o St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School 636 Glenholme Avenue Toronto, Ontario M6E 3G9 416-397-6096 [email protected]

Nominee: ______Age: ______

Category: ______

Home Address: ______

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Telephone: ______

Submitted by: ______Chapter/Subdivision: ______

Contact Information: ______

PERMISSION FOR RELEASE OF A NAME FOR MEDIA PUBLICATION I hereby grant the display of a photograph of my son/daughter/ward ______and the release of his/her name for media publication on or about the time of the Ontario Council for Exceptional Children Annual Provincial Conference.

Name: (printed) ______

yes no Parent Signature: ______Date: ______

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: 12-5b

YES I CAN STUDENT AWARD INFORMATION SHEET

Name of Nominee: ______

Chapter/Subdivision: ______

Address of Nominee: ______

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CATEGORY: ™ ACADEMICS- achievement in a particular subject area such as math, science, reading, social studies, language arts, foreign languages, etc., or a high level of achievement on standardized tests, etc. ™ ARTS- achievement in a particular area such as music, art, drama, dance or written expression. ™ ATHLETICS- achievement in motor skills or a particular athletic activity through a setting such as intramurals, Special Olympics, physical education classes, or after-school athletic activities. ™ COMMUNITY SERVICE- contributions to the community through activities such as volunteer work, youth work, clean-up campaigns, etc. ™ EMPLOYMENT- achievement through work experience in either workshop settings or the competitive job market. ™ EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY- achievement in organized activities through groups such as Boy/Girl Scouts, church, clubs, or other activities. ™ INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS- achievement in mastering activities of daily living such as individual hygiene, cooking, dressing, use of public transportation, etc. ™ TECHNOLOGY- significant achievement through the use of computerized devices and equipment. ™ SELF ADVOCACY- achievement in assuming practical responsibility for oneself, using knowledge of legal rights, advancing one’s goals, and/or effective in obtaining appropriate accommodations to oneself.

Summary of reasons why this young individual has been nominated:

¾ Describe the nominee’s achievement. What impact did the achievement have on the nominee? (Please submit on a separate sheet)

Name of individual making nomination: ______

Chapter/Subdivision: ______Date: ______

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: 13-1

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: 13-2

Marshall McLuhan

Catholic Secondary School is celebrating th its 10 Anniversary

DATE: Friday, May 23, 2008

TIME: 6:30 p.m. blessing

7:00 -12:00 – BBQ/ Social

PLACE: 1107 Avenue Road

TICKETS: $10.00

(former staff)

Tickets are available by calling the school at 416-393-5561 (Celia Mello)

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: 14-1

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: 14-2

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: 14-3

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: 14-4

The Coarse Acting Show By Michael Green Author of The Art of Coarse Acting

Six plays each destined for disaster! The coarse acting show offers up a menu of theatrical parodies that celebrate the best and worst of amateur theatre: missed cues, misplaced props, daft direction , & dedicated but dreadful overacting!

The Cherry Sisters – Chehkov Light - And we’re not kidding about the “light”! The Vagabond Prince – a 10 minute musical romp with gypsies and soldiers ! All’s Well That Ends as You Like It : Shakespeare’s forgotten comic masterpiece! Il Fornicazione: An Italian operetta – with no orchestra! Last Call for Breakfast – Beckett would NOT be proud of this absurdist romp! Moby Dick – 482 pages in 15 glorious minutes!

“I laughed... I cried... but mostly I cried!"— The Daily Mail

"Never in my life have I been so happy leaving a theatre!"

- The New York Times

"A wonderful show!"—director

April 29 – May 2 7:00 p.m. Tickets $6.00

For information contact [email protected] 416-393-5519, voicemail 80752

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: 14-5

14TH ANNUAL RECOGNITION DINNER/DANCE

Annually we meet to recognize and honour the many coaches who volunteer their time through TCSAA on behalf of TCDSB students. Plan to attend and support this worthwhile event.

VICTOR ANGELOSANTE AWARD PRESENTATION

The Victor Angelosante Award is presented annually to a Toronto Catholic District School Board employee who, through significant involvement with athletics and the Toronto Catholic Schools Athletic Association (TCSAA), has made an outstanding contribution toward the overall development and education of young people. The Award Winner is one who personifies those qualities Victor demonstrated in abundance and one who embodies and inculcates by example the highest traditions of a Catholic educator and a dedicated sportsperson. The 2008 Award Winner will be honoured on May 15, 2008, at the 14th Annual TCSAA Recognition Dinner. We are pleased to announce that the 2008 Victor Angelosante Award will be presented to:

John Albert Teacher – St. John Catholic School Thursday, May 15, 2008 La Contessa Banquet Hall 69 Milvan Drive North York, Ontario Cocktails: 5:00 p.m. Dinner: 6:00 p.m. Presentations: 7:00 p.m. Dance: 8:00p.m. Reserved Seating ONLY – tickets are not available at the door Inquiries to [email protected] (Anthony Scopa in subject line) ------TORONTO CATHOLIC SCHOOLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION 14th ANNUAL RECOGNITION DINNER

NAME: ______

SCHOOL:______

NUMBER OF TICKETS:______X $12.00 = ______

Detach and send to: Anthony Scopa, c/o St. Brendan Catholic School, by Tuesday May 6, 2008

Please make cheques payable to: St. Brendan Catholic School

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: 15-1

Etobicoke – The Guardian April 1, 2008

KALEIDOSCOPE

SUBJECT: 15-2

Toronto Star

Wednesday, April 2, 2008

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: 15-3a

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: 15-3b

SUBJECT: 15-4

SPRING 2008 GOOD SHEPHARD JOURNAL

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: 15-5

Art sale helps build Kenyan school Art 4 Hope tickets on sale for April 23 event April 1, 2008 04:28 PM TAMARA SHEPHARD

Reading last summer about the United Nations' seven millennium development goals fueled teenager Olga Lesau's determination to build a primary school in Kenya. Soon after, Lesau became inspired to leverage her artistic talents, as well as those of her Etobicoke School of the Arts' (ESA) peers and professional artists, to fundraise to build a school in the east African nation with the charity, Free the Children.

"I got really interested in the UN's goal of education," Lesau, 17, said yesterday during a break from class. "I thought, 'I'm a student at an arts school which is a privilege, an indulgence really in the modern world.' I thought it would be really interesting to pursue this idea of children helping children." The result: Art 4 Hope - A Mysterious Art Exhibition and Sale to be held Wednesday, April 23 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Lakeshore Arts, 2422 Lake Shore Blvd. W. in Mimico.

Children helping children is the mandate of Free the Children. The charity is building schools in the Maasai Mara area of Kenya in the African Rift Valley for thousands of children aged six to 12. There the Maasai, a rural people who raise cattle and goats, have little access to education and health care. Tickets are still available for Art 4 Hope. Fifty "virtual" tickets are being sold for $50 each. Each ticket buys one of 50 original works of art created by a "mystery" artist, whether an ESA student, alumni, teacher, student from another participating school or a local artist.

Lakeshore Arts, a not-for-profit arts charity in south Etobicoke, is partnering with Lesau on the project. "It's about fostering a youth who's an artist herself, who's very interested in pursuing a career in the arts who is also aware of her civic duty," Lakeshore Arts' Kathleen Burke, gallery director on the project, said of Lesau. "Olga is very dynamic, very driven and very focused. It's also a great fit for us. We're a charity and Free the Children is a charity." President of ESA's charity club, Kids Offering Willing Support, Lesau is spearheading the project with seven other club members.

Artwork for Art 4 Hope is being contributed by ESA visual artists in grades 10 to 12, as well as students from Michael Power-St. Joseph Catholic Secondary School, Bishop Allen Academy, St. Clements Catholic School, Toronto French School and Markham District High School.

Names will be drawn randomly the night of Art 4 Hope, with each ticket holder given one minute to choose his or her favourite work of art to take home. Tickets are still available for a limited time. Tickets may be ordered through credit card by calling Lakeshore Arts at 416-201-7093 or send a cheque payable to Lakeshore Arts to Lakeshore Arts, 2422 Lake Shore Blvd. W. Toronto, ON, M8V 1C4.

All funds raised go toward the $8,500 cost of building a school in Kenya with Free the Children. The ESA student council is also fundraising toward the goal. The keen teen approached numerous community organizations last fall for support of the project. Lakeshore Arts responded, and the idea for Art 4 Hope was born. Support for the project has been overwhelming, Lesau said. "When I started the project, I didn't think I'd get much response," she said. "It's very heartwarming how people have responded. It has been great."

Craig Kielburger founded Toronto-based Free the Children at age 12 in 1995 after reading a newspaper article about another 12-year-old boy, Iqbal Masih in Pakistan who had been murdered for bringing world attention to the conditions endured by children working in the carpet-making industry.

Since then, Free the Children has built more than 500 primary schools in 16 countries on three continents.

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: 15-6

SUBJECT: 15-7

St. Jude Wins City Championship for Junior W5H March 20, 2008

Once in a while, not that often, a combination of people and events come together to create a special atmosphere and produce spectacular results. Well, this year’s Junior W5H team fits the scenario.

Last year’s team made history by winning our first Divisional Pennant in Junior W5H competition. A core of that same team along with some new additions continued where last year’s team left off.

So, in the end this year’s team won a Divisional Pennant; survived an elimination round; won a regional pennant and went on to beat the odds and win at the City Finals. The pennant was secured as the best Junior W5H team in the entire TCDSB (150 schools)!

Special congratulations go out to participants: Alfonso Davila (captain), Mark Cannataro (assistant captain), David Furlan, David Pecile, Anthony Giansante, Alex Tran, Andres Rivera, Michelle Jacques, Sarah Matti, Wani Rombe, Angelo Acosta and Christian Acevedo. Congratulations go out to the Research and Development Department: David Cannataro and Cameron Rosier. Special congratulations go out to coaches Miss Ferrari and Mr. Russo.

Go Hawks Go!

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: 16

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.

Ettore Bevilacqua father of Claudio Bevilacqua, Principal at St. Bernard Catholic School

Thomas George McConkey father of Michael McConkey, Teacher at Apple Program

Patrick Anthony Ray husband of Jane Ray, Itinerant Teacher at Deaf & Hard of Hearing

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: 17

BIRTHS AND ADOPTIONS

Calum Quinn Rees born March 17, 2008. Son of Andrew Rees, Teacher at Dante Alighieri Academy and Cheryl Rees

Sofia Ricci born March 25, 2008. Daughter of Kathleen Burrows-Ricci, Teacher at St. Fidelis Catholic School and Alessandro Ricci

Stefano Galloro born March 31, 2008. Son of Graziella Galloro, Teacher at St. Martha Catholic School and Vito Galloro

Thomas Mario Costa born April 1, 2008. Son of Bernie Costa, Teacher at St. Cosmas and Damian Catholic School and Tony Costa

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.

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: 18-1

Celtic Canadian Heritage Month (March 2008 in the TCDSB) Mass & Celtic Cultural Expose

Date: Wednesday, April 9th 2008 Time: 10:00 am Mass in the Atrium Celebrant: Fr. John Reddy CSB Where: CEC, Atrium, 2nd Floor

Celtic Cultural Expose St. Paul School of Irish Music St. Malachy School Dancers Maureen’s REEL Irish Dancers/ Musicians

Wednesday, April 9th 1885 was the birthdate of Francis Patrick O’Connor, after whom Senator O’Connor College School is named. Art & history displays. www.irishheritagehouse.com

SUBJECT: 18-2

ASSESSMENT FOR LEARNING An Annotated Bibliography from the Department of Library Services

The Professional Library has sent three copies of the bibliography to all elementary and secondary schools (one to the principal, one to the library and one to the staff room).

The bibliography contains an order form for teachers and staff to request copies of up to five articles per order. (This limit is due to copyright consideration and staff limitations.)

For additional information or other related resources please call Teresa Paoli or Bozena Grymek-Nowinowski 416-222-8282 ext. 2406

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: 18-3a

OECTA/OCSTA ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATION COURSES IN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION SUMMER 2008

TO ALL REGISTRANTS: Please read carefully

If you are considering taking Religious Education Part I course through another Board, please note that approval is required PRIOR to registering in order to ensure the availability of funds. Please contact Mary Frijio via email at [email protected]

A copy of your 2008 Certificate of Qualification or a copy of your 2008 Interim Certificate of Qualification from the Ontario College of Teachers MUST accompany this registration form. A Certificate of Registration or a copy of your Ontario College of Teachers membership card is not adequate for registration.

One important change in the Religion AQ program is that in order to be recommended for this Additional Qualification Course a candidate must attend and participate in all classes. Should something arise which makes it impossible for you to attend a class, you need to contact the instructor and course director. A make-up assignment equal to the number of hours missed will be assigned. The Ontario College of Teachers has mandated 100% attendance for all Additional Qualification courses.

The application form will NOT be processed until the tuition fee and the necessary documentation have been submitted. Incomplete application forms will be returned. A service charge of $25.00 will be levied for any cheques that do not clear the bank.

The course will take place at the Toronto Catholic Education Centre at 80 Sheppard Ave. E., Toronto. There is no parking; however, it is easily accessible by TTC.

The dates for the course are as follows: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 (registration and opening- 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.) and July 2-18, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Part I Registrants – Toronto CDSB Employees A $100 non-refundable commitment fee for course withdrawal is required with your application form. The cheque should be made payable to OECTA and can be post-dated to the first day of the course (no money orders please).

The process for entry into the Part I is as follows: ΠThose in their second year of teaching or greater will get top priority based on a first-come, first-served basis then ΠThose in their first year of teaching are next based on a first-come, first-served basis then ΠNew hires are next based on a first-come, first-served basis then ΠOccasional teachers will be put on a waiting list.

Part II and Part III Registrants Œ If you ARE a TCDSB teacher, the course director will get the superintendent’s signature for you. If you are NOT a TCDSB teacher you must contact your own board and get the required superintendent’s signature. Œ The tuition fee for the course is $500 and the cheque should be made payable to OECTA. Œ Entry in Part II and Part III are on a first-come, first-served basis.

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: 18-3b

OECTA/OCSTA ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATION COURSES IN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION SUMMER 2008

If you are considering taking Religious Education Part I through another Board, please note that approval is required PRIOR to registering in order to ensure the availability of funds. Please contact Mary Frijio via email at [email protected].

Clearly indicate with a which you wish to register for:

PART I 1 PART II 1 PART III 1

Name:______(Last name) (First name)

College of Teachers Registration Number: ______

Birth Date: ______(dd/mm/yyyy)

Social Insurance Number: ______DATE OF HIRE: ______

Are you: Full Time 1 Part Time 1 Long Term Occasional 1 Occasional teachers will be placed on a waiting list Short Term Occasional 1 and will be contacted once space becomes available.

Home Address: ______

City/Town: ______Postal Code: ______Telephone No.: ______

E-mail address (home or school) ______

Name and telephone number of school where you are currently assigned: ______

ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO:

The Registrar Ontario English Catholic Teachers' Association 65 St. Clair Avenue, East Toronto, Ontario, M4T 2Y8

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: 18-3c

REGISTRANTS FOR PARTS II AND PART III ONLY

PART II APPLICANTS ONLY

All applicants must attach a copy of:

Part 1 certificate______Location ______Year ______

OR Part I equivalency certificate ______Year ______

Non TCDSB employees only: Contact your board office for the signature of the appropriate supervisory officer required below.

This is to certify that ______, has a minimum of one year of successful teaching experience in or outside Ontario.

______SIGNATURE – Supervisory Officer (Superintendent) PLEASE PRINT NAME

PART III APPLICANTS ONLY

All applicants must attach a copy of:

Part II certificate______Location ______Year ______

OR Part II equivalency certificate ______Year ______

Non TCDSB Employees only: Contact your board office for the signature of the appropriate supervisory officer required below.

This is to certify that ______, has a minimum of two years of successful teaching experience, one of which has been in an Ontario Catholic School.

______SIGNATURE – Supervisory Officer (Superintendent) PLEASE PRINT NAME

Part 1 – Commitment Fee ($100) is payable to OECTA Parts 2 & 3 Tuition Fee ($500.00) payable to OECTA

Please Note: • The application form will not be processed until the tuition fee and necessary documentation have been submitted. • Cheques may be post-dated to July 2, 2008. • A service charge of $25.00 will be levied for any cheques that do not clear the bank

ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO: The Registrar Ontario English Catholic Teachers' Association 65 St. Clair Avenue, East Toronto, Ontario, M4T 2Y8

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: 18-4

The Religion and Family Life Department invites you to The Third Annual Faith Forum:

FOLLOWING THE COSMOS IN A CONSUMER SOCIETY: INTEGRATING GOD’S CREATION AND LIBERATION

Stephen Scharper, Ph.D. Centre for Environment & Centre for the Study of Religion, Department of Anthropology, (UTM) University of Toronto

Thursday, April 10 St. Gabriel Church, 650 Sheppard Ave. E.

4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Light supper provided

Registration on PAL or RSVP by e-mail to [email protected]

SUBJECT: 18-5

Choose One In-service Date Location: Monsignor Fraser Rm 207 Former Regina Pacis Site (Finch/Hwy 400) Dates: April 23, 24, 29, 30 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. A light breakfast (8:30 a.m.) and lunch will be provided.

Teachers please bring: ; Grade 8 Nelson Student Text and Chapter 8, Teacher Resource ; Grade 9 program/text currently being used . Please register on Use code 83 when calling SEMS.

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: 18-6

The Professional Learning Network with a focus on the Early Years invites you to an after-school networking session entitled

Engaging Parents as Partners in the Early Years: Different Ways to Promote Home School Connections

This networking session will include:

• Hands-on ideas to promote parent participation in classroom activities • Ideas for a variety of Take Home Bags • Ideas for hosting a Family Literacy Night, Movie Night, Spring Fling and more presented by Kindergarten teachers • Hand out including sample letters

Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008 4:15 pm- 6:00 pm at St. Timothy Catholic School NEW 25 Rochelle Crescent DATE North York, Ontario M2J 1Y3 Library

Kindly RSVP your attendance with Toni Pucci at [email protected] by April 18th, 2008

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: 18-7

ith Starting w sion in omprehen C en Kindergart

Participants will discover how comprehension skills in Kinder- garten can be nurtured and strengthened even before decod- ing begins. Teachers will examine appropriate reading strate- gies at the Kindergarten level, including the art of asking questions, making connections, inferring and visualizing.

Participants will receive their own copy of the book Starting with Comprehension: Reading Strategies for the Youngest

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All sessions will take place at St. Timothy Catholic School Library

25 Rochelle Crescent, North York, Ontario

M2J 1Y3

Workshop is limited to 25 participants.

Kindly RSVP your attendance with Toni Pucci at [email protected]

by April 23rd, 2008

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: 19-1

Catholic Principals’ Council of Ontario

Principal’s Qualification Program Part I & II 2008 Summer Course

Registration Now Being Accepted The Catholic Principals’ Council of Ontario is pleased to offer the only PQP in Ontario that is designed specifically for candidates wishing to be administrators in Catholic schools.

Through this program participants will: • Have a greater understanding of what it means to be a leader in a Catholic school • Appreciate and understand a variety of leadership styles • Establish learning communities through team building and networking • Learn to initiate, facilitate and manage change • Understand the components of effective leadership that impacts on student achievement

Components of the program: • 65 hours of face-to-face meetings • 35 hours of distance learning • 25 hours of study related work • Part I candidates will also complete a practicum based on leadership priorities in their schools

Course Location: Toronto Catholic Education Centre, 80 Sheppard Avenue East

Program Dates: May to July Course July Course Friday evenings starting at 5:00 p.m.; Saturdays starting at 8:30 a.m. Week days starting at 8:30 a.m. May 30, 31 June 30 June 13, 14, 21, 22, 30 July 2-4, 7-10, 14-17 July 2, 3, 4 Registration Deadline: May 9, 2008 For more details and to register online visit www.cpco.on.ca/pqp Contact information: Nelly Kelders, Member Services Director Vanessa Kellow, PD Assistant 416-483-1556 Ext. 38 416-483-1556 Ext. 31 [email protected] [email protected]

SUBJECT: 19-2

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR TCDSB EMPLOYEES IN EDUCATION

RETIREMENT PLANNING WORKSHOP

Are you considering retirement within the next year? Retired Teachers of Ontario, Toronto Districts is offering two retirement planning workshops before the end of June.

Workshop Wednesday, April 16, 2008 - 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Don Bosco Catholic Secondary School, 2 St. Andrews Blvd. (south of H#401) $15 pre-registration-$20 at door

*All workshop information at www.rtoerotorontodistricts.org*

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: 19-3

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: 20-1

FUN WALK SUNDAY, MAY 4, 2008 The 5K Walk that can change the lives of needy TCDSB students. Gather your school staff, administration, parents and students and join us on the journey… The Foundation is also thrilled to announce that CTV Sports Anchor Lance Brown will act as Grand Marshal and lead the participants

in the 5K Walk.

MAKE A CHANGE IN THE LIVES OF VULNERABLE TCDSB STUDENTS

Not every child receives the appropriate nutrition to be an effective learner. Thanks to our generous donors, The Angel Foundation for Learning is able feed 9,000 hungry students daily. We are learning that more and more students go to school hungry every day. Help us to make change and continue feeding TCDSB students body, mind and soul.

Join us for a fun-filled day including: Entry Fees: ™ FREE BBQ Family (min. 3 people, maximum 5 people) $35 ™ FREE LOOT BAGS Individual $15 ™ DOOR PRIZES & RAFFLE PRIZES Students $10 ™ FACE PAINTING Groups of 5 or more $7/person ™ MUSIC and SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT Entry Fees will be waived for participants who collect pledges of $200.00 or more. Where: Catholic Education Centre 80 Sheppard Ave. E. Visit www.angelfoundationforlearning.org to • 9:00 a.m. Registration download registration and sponsor forms. Tax receipts available for donations of $10 or more. For more • 10:00 a.m. Liturgy information contact: Sara Camilleri at 416.222.8282 ext.2195 • 11:00 a.m. Walk or [email protected]

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: 20-2

ST. MARY’S SECONDARY SCHOOL LEADS THE WAY IN STUDENT NUTRITION by Ulla Knowles, Community Representative for Student Nutrition Programs in TCDSB Schools

On April 1, 2008, St. Mary's Secondary School hosted 15 representatives from the Assembly of First Nations and school administrators from First Nations schools from across Canada as far away as British Columbia and Yukon Territory. The group visited the school's breakfast and snack programs to get a first-hand look at a successful secondary Student Nutrition Program. Menu items for the day included French toast, juice, milk and an assortment of fresh fruits prepared and served by the students. Following the visit to the breakfast program, the guests attended a Q & A with principal Adrian Della Mora and program coordinators Steve de Quintal and Lise Harrison. The guests benefited greatly from the expertise of the team at St. Mary's as well as the opportunity to participate in the program allowing for dialogue between students and other nutrition program committee staff and the guests. Information gained from this site visit and the connections made here will be taken back to the First Nations communities as they roll out a National First Nations School Nutrition Program initiative in ten communities across Canada.

St. Mary's currently operates a breakfast program serving on average 30 students daily as well as a snack program providing 70+ snacks daily. It is a joint effort between staff, students and a hard-working community committed to student success. The nutrition programs are an integral component of this community effort. Congratulations to everyone involved at St. Mary's!

SUBJECT: 20-3

St. Aidan Catholic School is awarded The Barb and Marek Brodzki Literacy Award

The Angel Foundation for Learning extends sincere congratulations to St. Aidan Catholic School for winning The Barb and Marek Brodzki Literacy Award. The $500.00 award will be presented at the Annual Literacy Tea on April 15, 2008 in the Atrium at CEC.

The proposal, formulated by Erin McTernan, Special Education Teacher at St. Aidan, outlines that the funds from The Barb and Marek Brodzki Literacy Award will be used to purchase a combination of resources that will not only foster a literacy program inspired by the Four Blocks, but will also help build social skills in oral communication.

The Barb and Marek Brodzki Literacy Award honours the memory of Barb Brodzki, who devoted many years of her life to special needs children. Barb was passionate in her love of special needs children and providing them with quality literature. Marek’s name was added to this award posthumously in recognition of his support of Barb’s dedication and his own interest in literacy.

Join us as we pay tribute to St. Aidan at the 5th Annual Literacy Tea on Tuesday, April 15, 2008. The tea will be held at CEC from 4:30 pm to 6: 30 pm. A donation of $20.00 is required and proceeds from the tea will be donated to The Barb and Marek Brodzki Award to continue to fund the annual literacy award established in their name. The Angel Foundation for Learning will issue a tax receipt for the donation.

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April 7, 2008 SUBJECT: 20-4a

GEORGE ERMELLINI LITERACY AWARD ENCOURAGES INNOVATIVE LITERACY PROGRAMS IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Award Submissions are now being accepted for the George Ermellini Literacy Award. Please send applications to the Literacy Team at CEC by May 1, 2008.

The George Ermellini Literacy Award is a special award administered through by The Angel Foundation for Learning to support innovative programs in family literacy within elementary schools across the TCDSB. A grant of $700 is awarded annually.

CRITERIA The George Ermellini Memorial Fund for Literacy will be awarded to an elementary school in the Toronto Catholic District School Board based on the following criteria: ƒ The family literacy program focuses on primary children and is supported by the local school Community ƒ The program is consistent with the philosophy of the Language department of the TCDSB ƒ Support for program and its provider is evident

APPLICATION PROCESS Send the completed application by May 1st, 2008 to Teresa Paoli, Literacy Team, Program Coordinator at the Catholic Education Centre or FAX 416-299-5364 or email [email protected].

SELECTION PROCESS Selection of the successful school with be made by a committee consisting for representatives of the Literacy Team and members of the Ermellini family.

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April 7, 2008 SUBJECT: 20-4b

George Ermellini Literacy Award – Application Form

Section A: Applicant Information

Name of School: ______

Section B: Project Proposal

1. What are your school’s objectives for the use of the funds? ______

2. List any materials that may be purchased. (*Add additional sheets as required). ______

3. Rationale: i) Which students and families will benefit from this fund? ______ii) How will the fund promote family literacy? ______4. Evaluation: i) Describe how you will evaluate the benefit of this fund. ______

Please note: The successful school will be asked to submit an evaluation of the benefit of this fund at the end of this school year.

Send the completed application by May 1st, 2008 to Teresa Paoli, Literacy Team, Program Coordinator at the Catholic Education Centre or FAX 416-299-5364 or email [email protected].

Name of Principal: ______Contact Person: ______

Signature of Principal: ______Date: ______

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April 7, 2008 SUBJECT: 21-1

Summer School 2008 Teachers

New applications are invited from subject-qualified teachers for the following Summer school programs: 1. Secondary Summer School 2. Secondary and Elementary Special Education 3. Elementary Literacy/Numeracy, grade 7/8

To apply for a Summer School Teaching Position, please apply on-line using the link provided on the intranet under the Continuing Education Department.

Applications must be received by May 30, 2008. http://intranet/icontinuinged/tcdsbjob.htm

• Secondary credit course teachers who are teaching Night School in 2007-2008 or have taught Summer School in July 2007 do not need to re-apply but should contact the site Principal directly. • If you have any questions regarding Summer School, please e-mail [email protected].

The Summer School 2008 program will run from July 2 to July 25, 2008.

Summer School sites will be confirmed in early May 2008.

Please do not call the Continuing Education Department regarding the status of your application. Upon placement, usually the last week of June, you will be notified by the Summer School principal regarding your assignment.

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April 7, 2008 SUBJECT: 21-2

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE POSITION OF

MANAGER, REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT

Non-Union Level 8: $ 67,193.48 to $ 80,630.90

CRITERIA FOR AN INTERVIEW: ● University Degree in Land Development/Land Economics/Urban Planning or related discipline ● Four (4) to seven (7) years of experience directly related to joint venture business/development ● Proficient in joint venture program modelling to delineate process for joint venture partner strategy coupled with SWOT diagrams and analyses ● In-depth knowledge of the Toronto real estate market ● Familiarity with the City of Toronto Planning process ● Proven problem-solving techniques ● Proven leadership and management skills ● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills ● Advanced computer skills in MS Office products

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting to the Senior Coordinator of Development Services, the primary function of this job is to deliver to the Board monetary and functional returns derived from the maximization of resources while reducing exposure to liabilities through the development/redevelopment of the Board’s properties, by:

● Promoting and managing the Board’s surplus properties portfolio through the development process ● Managing the Board’s joint venture development process with public and private partners for the development and/or redevelopment of properties in which the Board has an interest ● Identifying and recommending projects with potential, significant proceeds resulting from partnerships with private and public sectors ● Negotiating agreements with joint venture partners, religious orders, coterminous school boards, the City of Toronto and affiliated agencies ● Formulating joint venture strategies and pursuing strategic initiatives ● Participating in various committees to address all real estate matters ● Performing other duties as assigned or required

Completed résumés, together with supporting educational documents and references, referring to Manager, Real Estate Development, are to be received from interested candidates by no later than Monday, April 21, 2008, and should be submitted by e-mail or hardcopy to:

Bessie Gruppuso, Manager of Recruitment Human Resources 80 Sheppard Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario M2N 6E8 E-mail: [email protected]

Only those applicants granted interviews will be contacted.

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April 7, 2008 SUBJECT: 21-3

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE POSITION OF

OFFICER – ENROLMENT AUDITING

Non-Union Level 10 - $ 49,651.04 to $ 62,063.16

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting to the Manager of Enrolment Auditing, this position provides support and service under the direction of the Manager, in all aspects of the enrolment audit functions by:

• Conducting monthly desk audits related to student and program enrolment for all elementary and secondary schools • Assist the Manager in conducting internal Board and external Auditor school audits by compiling complete school enrolment audit files required • Validating data entered in the Trillium Student System and ONSIS Ministry reports to ensure the consistency and accuracy of student and program enrolment statistics for Ministry submissions • Providing on-going guidance and direction to school office staff to ensure the procedures, practices guidelines and deadlines established by the Board and Ministry are being adhered to • Tracking all required changes and corrections in the student system by following up with school staff when discrepancies are discovered • Assisting in staff training sessions and workshops • Updating and revising instructional documentation on attendance and enrolment issues • Maintaining/updating various student and program enrolment lists (e.g. visa students; full time and part-time students) • Maintaining the Enrolment Intranet website • Maintaining related statistical records and documentation for Board use • Assisting in other duties as required or assigned

QUALIFICATIONS: • Three (3) year Community College Diploma in Business studies or equivalent • Minimum of two (2) years of related experience – Elementary and Secondary • Thorough knowledge of the Board’s and Ministry’s policies and regulations related to enrolment reporting formulae, registration and attendance • Comprehensive knowledge of the Trillium (TCDSB student system), ONSIS (Ministry of Education reporting system) and the OEN (Ontario Education Number) website • Proven problem-solving techniques and proficiency in MSoft Excel and Word is required • Excellent time management and organizational skills and effective oral and written communication skills required • Must possess a car for travel within Toronto area and a valid Ontario driver’s licence

Completed résumé, together with supporting educational documents and references, referring to Officer, Enrolment Auditing are to be received from interested candidates by no later than April 15, 2008 and should be submitted by e-mail or hardcopy to:

Bessie Gruppuso, Manager of Recruitment Human Resources 80 Sheppard Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario M2N 6E8 E-mail: [email protected]

Only those applicants granted interviews will be contacted.

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April 7, 2008 SUBJECT: 21-4

PLEASE POST ON STAFF BULLETIN BOARD

CUPE LOCAL 1328 POSTINGS

POSTING NO. POSITION SCHOOL SALARY RANGE # 18-2008 Secretary Senator O’Connor Catholic School Grade 5 $714.46 to $829.99

QUALIFICATIONS: - Two (2) year college diploma or equivalent - Two (2) years related Secretarial experience - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (intermediate level) - Minimum 50 wpm typing and word processing/computer experience required - Must have good interpersonal skills in relating to pupils and parents - Ability to work independently

DUTIES: School Secretaries are engaged to assist the Principal of the school in the performance of office duties as directed by the Principal and/or Head Secretary where applicable. Duties may include registration; attendance or guidance office procedures; correspondence and front desk functions.

THIS IS AN 11-MONTH POSITION

PLEASE NOTE REVISED BIDDING PROCESS – Bid sheet only required at this time. One bid sheet for every posting must be submitted. A copy for your convenience has been attached.

BID SHEET REFERRING TO POSTING NUMBER, LOCATION AREA AND POSITION MUST REACH LINDA MOYNAGH, SUPERVISOR, SUPPORT STAFF, HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, CATHOLIC EDUCATION CENTRE, 80 SHEPPARD AVENUE EAST, TORONTO, ONTARIO NO LATER THAN TUESDAY APRIL 15, 2008

ONLY QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED FOR THEIR RESUME AND PERTINENT SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION.

SUBJECT: 21-5

AWARDS

#8-2008 – G. Camerlengo

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April 7, 2008 SUBJECT: 21-6

CUPE LOCAL 1328 CUPE LOCAL 1328 O.C.T. O.C.T.

POSTING BID FORM

Please print:

EMPLOYEE NAME: ______Last Name First Name

EMPLOYEE NO: ______

PRESENT POSITION: ______

PRESENT LOCATION: ______

SENIORITY DATE: ______Day Month Year

SUPPLY SECRETARY INDICATE START DATE: ______Day Month Year

I WISH TO APPLY FOR:

POSTING NO. ______

POSITION: ______

LOCATION: ______

Date: ______Signature: ______

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April 7, 2008 SUBJECT: 21-7

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

PLEASE NOTE REVISED PROCESS: 1) If bidding on an Education Assistant position, employees need only complete and send in the bid sheet attached to the posting. Effective immediately, resumes and supporting documents are no longer required when bidding on an EA posting.

2) If bidding on a CYW position, or any position other than an EA position, copies of your CYW diploma or any other required certification (i.e. Lifeguard certification for a Lifeguard position) must continue to be attached with each bid forwarded to Human Resources.

3) Employees who are in their final year in attaining their CYW diploma and who will have the diploma within 10 months of the award date 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 within the specified period.

POSTING # POSITION SCHOOL EA2008-73 Education Assistant St Martha This is a 50% position (A.M.) EA2008-74 Education Assistant Pope John Paul II EA2008-75 Education Assistant Pope John Paul II

When bidding on an Education Assistant posting, it is with the understanding that at any given time the incumbent may be asked to perform any duty of an Education Assistant, for example (among other duties) toileting, diapering, lifting, assist student during meal times, as well as one-on-one assistance for the student in the classroom, with out of school programs and with essential life skills. Specific requirements for the immediate placement will be discussed during an interview. Please also note that at any given time, Principals may need to reassign SBESS staff to best meet the needs of the students.

WRITTEN, EMAILED 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, APRIL 15, 2008.

SUBJECT: 21-8

AWARDS EA2008-17 C. Sguassero EA2008-54 S. Kremberg EA2008-45 Y. Hee EA2008-55 S. Peiris EA2008-66 V. Colavecchia CYW2008-05 F. Roche

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April 7, 2008 SUBJECT: 21-9a

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 # ______

1) If bidding on an EA position, employees need only complete and send in the bid sheet. Effective immediately, resumes and supporting documents are no longer required when bidding on an EA posting.

2) If bidding on a CYW position, copies of your CYW diploma must continue to be attached with each bid forwarded to Human Resources.

3) Employees who are in their final year in attaining their CYW diploma and who will have the diploma within 10 months of the award date 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 within the specified period.

NOTE: IF YOU WISH TO BID FOR MORE THAN ONE SBESS POSTING, YOU MUST COMPLETE A SEPARATE BID FORM FOR EACH POSTING

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

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April 7, 2008 SUBJECT: 21-9b

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 # ______

1) If bidding on an EA position, employees need only complete and send in the bid sheet. Effective immediately, resumes and supporting documents are no longer required when bidding on an EA posting.

2) If bidding on a CYW position, copies of your CYW diploma must continue to be attached with each bid forwarded to Human Resources.

3) Employees who are in their final year in attaining their CYW diploma and who will have the diploma within 10 months of the award date 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 within the specified period.

NOTE: IF YOU WISH TO BID FOR MORE THAN ONE SBESS POSTING, YOU MUST COMPLETE A SEPARATE BID FORM FOR EACH POSTING.

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

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April 7, 2008 SUBJECT: 21-10a

Two Part-time Positions for PASTORAL MINISTERS

St. Joan of Arc Parish 1701 Bloor Street West, Toronto ON M6P 1B1 416.762.1026

Applications are invited for two positions as Directors of Faith Formation.

One part-time position is for Director of the RCIA, Faith-formation for adults.

The second, part-time position includes working with Religious Education and Sacramental Preparation for Children and Youth, and Baptismal Preparation for Parents.

Job descriptions available on request.

Applications should include qualifications, experience and names of three references. Salary will be negotiated according to Archdiocesan guidelines.

Please send applications by Wednesday, April 30, 2008

to the attention of Dr.Gary Hunt at [email protected] Or fax 416.604.1444

St. Joan of Arc Parish is located in Toronto’s West End a large (app. 3,000 households), vibrant city parish with a very divergent demographic and socio-economic levels; no school; the above programmes directly effect at least 300 families a year.

Director of Faith Development: Children, Youth and Families

Position: Lay Pastoral Minister, serving as director of parish religious education and sacramental preparation for children, youth and their families. This is a part-time position, requiring weekend work and one evening per week during the school year.

Responsibilities: - Recruit and prepare catechists, provide screening. - Prepare curriculum, following Archdiocesan norms. - Plan and co-ordinate class schedules. - Select and order books and other materials, addressing diverse learning needs. - Creatively develop, facilitate and monitor programs in these areas: - Baptism preparation with families (this is year round as needed) - Religious Education for public/private school students, Year One and Years Three through Eight - First Reconciliation and Eucharist (Year Two/Three: Catholic/public/private school students) - Confirmation (Years Eight/Nine: Catholic/public/private school students) - Family catechesis for all Sacraments of Initiation - Other Administrative duties include: - Parents’ Co-Op Sunday School for pre-school children; (co-ordinate only) - Children’s Liturgy of the Word (co-ordinate only); continued…

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: 21-10b

…continued Requirements: A successful candidate should possess the following: - An Academic degree in theology, or equivalent; (e.g. Religious studies or equivalent). - Strong teaching background in Education for both children and adults. - Strong interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills. - Excellent writing skills and familiarity with Microsoft programs. - Strong understanding of Catechesis through Liturgy. - Experience in pastoral counselling and/or pastoral ministry is an asset.

Director for the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

Position: Lay Pastoral Associate in the following areas: Facilitator of established Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults program developed by the Canadian Catholic Bishop’s Council of Canada.

The RCIA is an on-going process through out the year. Participants come on board at any time of the year and can be received when they are ready. Rites are prepared to support the various phases of integration into the Roman Catholic Church.

This is a part-time position with flexible hours (day/evening). It has been a three-day position that includes a weekly evening meeting, and various Sundays for two liturgies in order to accommodate the formal Dismissals required. As well, individual interviews require some evenings.

Responsibilities: Facilitator of faith development and faith seeking for adults range from those who have little or no faith background to Roman Catholics who wish to complete the Sacraments of Initiation - Catechesis: plan programme for persons to cover the basics of Adult Faith Education for a Roman Catholic and dependent upon the needs of the various backgrounds of those attending. - Plan and lead three Retreat Days before major liturgical seasons. - Connect the participants to the parish through the parishioners e.g. establish sponsors, in the weekly group, through Rites at Sunday liturgies and general events or activities. - Guide and counsel participants through their faith journey. - Plan and participate in the Easter Vigil with staff. - Fulfill other administrative duties required with the position.

Requirements: - Degree in Theology & /or the equivalent in experience. Masters of Divinity preferred, but not required. - Strong Adult Education background. - Group facilitation skills. - Ability to devise appropriate curriculum to address the needs of a diverse group. - Capacity to aid adults to discern God in their lives and understand the principles of Spiritual Mentoring. - Experience in Pastoral Ministry and Pastoral Counselling. - Familiarity with word processing software (eg. Microsoft word etc.)

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