Angela Kennedy Trustee Ward 11 City Wards 29, 30, 31, 32, 34

80 Sheppard Avenue East, North York, M2N 6E8 (416) 512-3411 • Fax: 512-3411 • E-mail: [email protected]

Elementary Schools

Annunciation 416-393-5299 Canadian Martyrs 416-393-5251 Holy Cross 416-393-5242 Holy Name 416-393-5215 St. Brigid 416-393-5235 A warm and enthusiastic welcome St. Catherine 416-393-5316 St. Denis 416-393-5310 SecondarySt. Isaac Jogues Schools 416-393-5315 St. John 416-393-5220 St. Joseph 416-393-5209 back and a special warm welcome to the new students in our Catholic Schools. I hope everyone had an enjoyable summer holiday and that the students are now filled

ParishesNotre Dame 416-393-5501 with energy and eagerness to begin another year of learning. Senator O’Connor 416-393-5505 St. Patrick 416-393-5546 Last year was a successful school year: our students were involved in many celebra- tions, outings and festivals in addition to all their regularly scheduled classes and Annunciation Canadian Martyrs activities. I enjoyed attending many of our grade 8 graduations and witnessing Corpus Christi the achievements of our young students. As in the past, I was pleased to be able Holy Cross to attend many of our schools to present my Trustee Award to the student who exem- Holy Name St. Ann plified Catholic Leadership. St. Brigid St. Catherine The combined efforts of students, teachers, staff and parents, provide an environ- St.Elected John Officials – Ward 11 St.-Danforth, Joseph MP ment in our schools where students not only achieve but surpass their academic goals. This strong determination, commitment and encouragement have produced Beaches-, MP excellent results in all areas. JackDon LaytonValley East, MP 416-405-8914 I know that the coming months will be filled with excitement as we continue to Toronto-Danforth,Maria Minna MPP416-467-0860 support: • our teaching and administrative staff; Beaches-EastYasmin Ratansi York, MPP416-443-0623 • our Catholic School Advisory Councils (CSAC); and PeterDon Valley Tabuns East, MPP 416-461-0223 • our awesome students striving to achieve their best. Together we will all achieve success and look to the future with confidence. Toronto-Danforth,Michael Prue Councillor,416-690-1032 City Ward 29 Hon. David Caplan 416-494-6856 Whether you have children currently in school or not, schools are the centres of our Toronto-Danforth, Councillor, City communities. An open and welcoming school provides a sense of community and a Ward 30 sense of security. I want to wish you, your family and friends an enjoyable, safe and 416-392-4032 successful Fall. Beaches-East York, Councillor, City Ward 31 Paula Fletcher 416-392-4060 Sincerely, Beaches-East York, Councillor, City Ward 32 Janet Davis 416-392-4035 Don Valley East, Councillor, City Ward 34 Angela Kennedy Sandra Bussin 416-392-1376 TCDSB Trustee – Ward 11 Toronto-Danforth, Public School Trustee, TDSB Ward 15 Denzil Minnan-Wong 416-397-9256 Beaches-East York, Public School Trustee, TDSB Ward 16 Cathy Dandy 416-397-3083

Sheila Carey-Meagher 416-395-8413Toronto Catholic District School Board – TRUSTEE NEWSLETTER – Fall 2007 GENERALGENERAL EQAOEQAO RESULTSRESULTS SHOWSHOW INFORMATIONINFORMATION PROVINCE-WIDEPROVINCE-WIDE IMIMPROVEMENTSPROVEMENTS

Parents/ratepayers may find the following Student achievement results by school and school board to be released September 19th list of contact telephone numbers helpful: On August 29, 2007, the Education Quality and Accountability Office Admissions 416-222-8282, ext. 5320 (EQAO) released highlights of student achievement on the 2007 Assessments Communications 416-222-8282, ext. 5314 of Reading, Writing and Mathematics, Primary Division (Grades 1–3) and Continuing Education 416-222-8282 Junior Division (Grades 4–6), and the Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics. 24-hour Information Line 416-222-8282, The EQAO said the results showed that a large majority of students are master- ext. 2873 ing the reading, writing and math skills expected at their age and grade level; CSAC Access Line 416-222-8282, ext. 6634 and, the focused attention schools have been giving to these subjects contin- Permits 416-222-8282, ext. 4370 ues to result in strong outcomes. In particular, there have been significant Security 416-229-5360 improvements among students learning English as a second language (ESL) Curriculum andAccountability and those with special needs. According to the EQAO, this suggests the 416-222-8282, ext. 2490 supports provided to these groups of students are having a positive effect. Special Services 416-222-8282, ext. 2486 Transportation 416-229-5313 On September 19th, the EQAO will release their full report with www.eqao.coma summary of findings, strategies for success and profiles of successful schools. On the same Information about www.tcdsb.org day, student achievement results by school and by school board will also be programs and released. The information will be posted on EQAO’s website at: services, Board and on the TCDSB website at: . policies and the Other resources reviewingwww.fraserinstitute.com academic achievement and assessment: latestwww.tcdsb.org news can also be found on 1. Report Card on Ontario’s Secondary Schools; 2007 Edition. Published in April 2007 by www.cdhowe.org TCDSB’s web site the Fraser Institute: at 2. Ontario’s Best Public Schools: An Update to Signposts of Success. Published February 28, 2007 by the CD Howe Institute: DID YOU KNOW?

Look who’s walked through the doors of TCDSB schools … • Martha Joy – one of this summer’s top ten finalists on Canadian Idol and student at Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts • Julian Fantino – Ontario’s OPP Commissioner, former Chief of Police for the City of Toronto and graduate of St. Matthew Catholic School • Michael Burgess – Broadway musical star and graduate of St. Michael’s Choir School • John McDermott – International recording star, one of the “Irish Tenors” and graduate of St. Michael’s Choir School • Craig & Marc Kielburger – Founder and Chief Executive Director of Free the Children (www.freethechildren.com), the largest network of children helping children in the world – graduates of Mary Ward Catholic Secondary School and Brebeuf College School ?? * TCDSBTCDSB BYBY THETHE NUMBERSNUMBERS

The Toronto Catholic District School Board is the fourth largest school board in the province providing quality education to over 87,000 students. It is also one of the largest employers in the City of Toronto. Enrollment levels have been steady over the past four years showingStudents that thousands of families in Toronto have a continuedCatholic School desire Supporters for Catholic education.475,032 Elementary (est. 07/08) 57,569 Estimated Budget for 2007-08 $850 million Here’s a look atSecondary the breakdown (est. 07/08) and some other interesting29,432 facts and figures. Total (est. 07/08) 87,001 Enrollment Staff Average Daily Enrollment Teachers 5,699 90,000 Support/Academic Staff 2,771 Principals/Vice-Principals 307 Administrative staff 223 82,500 Total staff 9,000

Schools 75,000 Elementary 168 Secondary 31 Combined 2 67,500 (Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts and St. Michael’s Choir) 60,000 Total 201 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 2007/08

 * Data obtained from TCDSB and MinistryToronto of EducationCatholic websites. District School Board – TRUSTEE NEWSLETTER – Fall 2007 BREAKINGBREAKING MYTHSMYTHS ABOUTABOUT REGISTERINGREGISTERING YOUR YOUR SCHOOLSCHOOL SUPPORTSUPPORT Why it’s important to register your choice of school support when moving or buying a house

Moving to a new apartment or buying a house involves a lot able to vote for a Catholic trustee. of paperwork – change of address forms, utility bill changes, school board support registration and more! Some people leave Whenever you move, even if you move from one rental apart- it all up to their agents or lawyers and never realize that they ment to another in the same building, your school support have a choice when it comes to registering their school support designation does not automatically follow you. You have to with their new address. One of the main reasons to register is make it a point to ensure your choice is registered properly. so you are given the right ballot when it comes time to vote for This is especially important if you are Catholic, because when your local school trustee in the next municipal election. no choice is made, your support automatically defaults to the public board. There are four different school boards in the City of Toronto and you must register for one of them: English Catholic; There is no difference in your taxes if you register as a Catholic English Public; French Catholic; and French Public. You don’t or public school supporter, so it doesn’t cost more to register as have to have children attending schools. Your school support a Catholic supporter. The actual funding each board receives choice shows the province the ongoing support of the general is based on student enrollment. public to each school system. [email protected] To ensure your registration is correct, please call the TCDSB’s The province uses this information to set out the number of Voter Registration Department at: 416-222-8282 ext 2444; trustees to be elected for each board to represent the interests or e-mail ; to find out if your school of parents, students and the local community. If you’re Catholic support is registered according to your choice. If it isn’t, and don’t register for one of the Catholic options, you won’t be Sandra willINTRODUCINGINTROCUCING be able to guide you through the necessary steps. NEEDNEED AA GYM?GYM? DIEGODIEGO NEEDNEED AA PLAYINGPLAYING NORONHANORONHA FIELD?FIELD? TCDSBs Student Trustee for How your community group can get the the 2007/08 School Year facilities it needs when it needs them

Community Use of Schools is an ini- tiative that supports access to school space outside of school hours for Diego Noronha is a grade 11 student from Don non-for-profit community groups. The Bosco Catholic Secondary School in Etobicoke. Toronto Catholic District School Board makes its facilities available to He has been selected to be Toronto Catholic parent, church and community groups after school hours, on week- District School Board’s Student Trustee for 2007- ends and during holidays. 2008. I look forward to continuing Permits are issued for: the fine tradition of • general purpose/gymnasiums; ? • playing fields; lobbying for an official ? • cafeterias; Student Trustee vote. • auditoriums; • foyer/open areas; • access to washrooms; and • parking areas.

With the Principal’s approval you can also rent: Diego has a strong background in student govern- • classrooms; ment, having just completed his term as President • libraries; of the Don Bosco Student Council. Next year • staff rooms; will mark his fourth consecutive year as captain • administrative offices; and of Don Bosco’s Reach for the Top team. In addi- • access to sports equipment rooms. tion, he also serves as the school’s representative on the Catholic Student Leadership Impact Team The fees collected by the Board cover wear and tear, on-site custodial (CSLIT). personnel, processing costs and direct costs for things like light, heat and supplies. If your “I look forward to continuing the fine tradition of community group needs a gym for an lobbying for an official Student Trustee vote,” says activity, a room for a meeting or a playing Diego of his plans for the term ahead. He will also field for a sporting event, just contact work to further promote and increase leadership the Community Use of Schools venues within the TCDSB, expand the Voices that Department at 222-8282 extension Challenge student leadership conference and 4370 or go to: using CSLIT to further promote the student voice http://permits.tcdsb.org/facilities/. at the board level. Diego is an avid reader and cyclist. He hopes to pursue a Bachelor’s of Business Administration Toronto Catholic District School Board – TRUSTEE NEWSLETTERand eventually – Fall his 2007 MBA.  The official symbol of the Toronto Catholic district School Board combines the A community Faith, Hope cross, the anchor, and the heart representing the three theological virtues of faith, of faith and Charity hope and charity. It is based on the cross and anchor symbol used by the early Christians in the catacombs, the added heart representing humanity. anchored The symbol was designed by the internationally recognized design artist, Mr. Allan in hope Fleming, best known for having created the Canadian National Railway logo. You can learn more about him from the library and archives at the National Gallery of with heart Canada at: http://national.gallery.ca/english/library/biblio/ngc011.html & charity

PAPA DAYS…DAYS… I’MI’M NEWNEW TOTO THETHE WhenWhen areare theythey andand whatwhat areare theythey allall about?about? NEIGHBOURHOODNEIGHBOURHOOD WhereWhere areare thethe schoolsschools andand howhow dodo II registerregister There are six professional activity days throughout the mymy child?child? school year.

Elementary PA days When you move into a new neighbourhood and you have children, one of Elementaryyour first questions School is – where is the nearest school? The map on this page • November 30, 2007 shows all the locations of Catholic schools in this Ward. • October 26, 2007 • February 15, 2008 • March 7, 2008 In general, Catholic children, non-Catholic children of Catholic parents and Catechumens (those studying to become Catholic) are eligible for The November and March PA days are for Parent- admission to Catholic elementary schools. To register your child at an Teacher Conferences; and, the October and Secondaryelementary school, School simply contact the principal of that school. A list of February PA days are for provincial education telephone numbers for each school is on the front. priorities. This is where teachers and educational professionals learn and share their knowledge about provincial programs and curriculum. One All students residing in the City of Toronto are eligible for admission to of the last two PA days is to facilitate a day of re- Catholic secondary schools. Secondary school application forms are Secondaryflection. Parents PA days will be notified of this date and it sent to all TCDSB elementary schools in the fall for Grade 8 students to will be posted on the Board’s website. apply for Grade 9. If you’re new to the areawww.tcdsb.org and need an application, just contact the Admissions and Placement Department at 416-222-8282, ext. 5320. You can also check the Board’s website for more detailed infor- There are two PA days for provincial education mation and a list of documents needed: . priorities coinciding with the elementary PA days: • October 26, 2007 • February 15, 2008 FEB Secondary schools also have three locally de- termined professional development days and one locally determined day of reflection. Normally these are Highset with School the elementary Exam days PA day dates in mind.

High schools also have a maximum of 10 days for exams which are scheduled according to the school’s program. No instructional days are scheduled after the end-of-year exam days. School Year Calendar 2007-2008

Number of school days 194 Number of Professional Activity Days 6 Labour Day September 3, 2007 School Starts September 4, 2007 Thanksgiving Day October 8, 2007 Christmas Break (inclusive) December 24, 2007 to January 4, 2008 Mid-Winter Break (inclusive) March 10-14, 2008 Good Friday March 21, 2008 Easter Monday March 24, 2008 Victoria Day May 19, 2008 Last Day for Elementary Schools June 25, 2008

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