Important Information for Parents

Parent and Community Reps Needed: TCDSB Advisory Committee for Portuguese Speaking Communities The Advisory Committee for Portuguese Speaking Communities is currently seeking Community Representatives to sit on the committee. Interested applicants are invited to indicate their interest by completing the online application form and submitting it by February 28, 2020 to the attention of Ericka Aguilera by email at: [email protected] or regular mail: Ericka Aguilera, Community Relations Department, 80 Sheppard Ave. E., , ON, M2N 6E8. For more information, please visit the Portuguese Advisory Committee website.

Dante Alighieri Academy Community Consultation: February 10 We want to hear from you! You're invited to a community meeting to learn more the Alighieri re- development and participate in a consultation on temporary accommodation options. Click here for more information. Academy Auditorium – 60 Playfair Ave. Monday, February 10, 2020 • 7:00 - 9:00 P.M. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Consultation begins at 7:00 p.m.

Depression and Anxiety in Adolescence An informative evening hosted by Monsignor Percy Johnson CSPC with the Catholic Parent Involvement Committee and Faith In Our Child on February 21, 2020, 6:30 PM. Click here for more information

Information Evenings for French Programs Parents/Guardians interested in French Programs for September 2020 are invited to Open Houses: Click here for French Immersion Open Houses Click here for Extended French Open Houses

Opportunities and Information for Students

Steubenville Toronto Registration now Open Catholic youth in grades 9-12 are invited to Steubenville Toronto, happening from July 3-5, 2020, at the Tech University in Oshawa, Ont. The Office of Catholic Youth, in partnership with the Franciscan University of Steubenville, is bringing some of North America's best Catholic speakers and musicians to the Ontario Tech University. Steubenville Toronto has become Canada's largest Catholic youth conference. Almost 9,500 young people have attended the first six Steubenville Toronto conferences. This is an opportunity to glorify God and equip yourself to be a joyful disciple. Register here to encounter Christ with hundreds of other high schoolers.

Game-Making with Scratch--March Break Program at Albion Library The Code Mobile is a computer-lab-on-wheels that travels to schools, community centers, and libraries to provide free technology education to children in all communities across the country. Join us to find out how to create your very own computer game using Scratch. Wednesday March 18, 4-5:30 PM For ages 6 – 12 years. Registration Required. Space is Limited. Please call 416-394-5170 to register. For other March break programs at Toronto Public libraries, see https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/programs-and-classes/featured/march-break.jsp

Knights of Columbus Bursary Program To be eligible for consideration for this bursary the applicant must be either a: 1. member of the Knights of Columbus of Ontario in good standing; 2. the wife, son or daughter of a member in good standing; 3. the wife, son or daughter of a deceased member in good standing at the time of his death; 4. a Catholic grandchild of a member in good standing; 5. an active member of the Ontario KofC Provincial Squires program This year five (5) $1000 bursaries will be awarded. Deadline for applications, May 1, 2020. More information: Knights of Columbus bursary program.

Catholic Education Foundation of Ontario Student Award Partnerships The Catholic Education Foundation of Ontario (CEFO) is pleased to enter into partnership with King’s College (University of Western Ontario), St. Jerome’s University (University of Waterloo), St. Michael’s College (University of Toronto), Brescia University College (Western University) and Loretto College Residence (University of Toronto) to recognize and to support those students who are the Catholic Student Award Recipients from their respective high schools. In June and in September of each year, CEFO will communicate with these institutions the list of the student award recipients. More info: CEFO student award partnerships.

Toronto Real Estate Board Scholarship https://www.tcdsb.org/FORSTUDENTS/AwardsScholarshipsBursariesContests/Documents/2020TREB _PPScholarshipApplicationForm.pdf Deadline March 27, 2020

Reminders About Employment and Other Opportunities Toronto Zoo Career Fair: February 8 Click here for more information Summer Jobs for Students with the Government of Ontario Click here for more information City of Toronto Parks Forestry & Recreation Summer Recruitment Click here for more information Transition Fair for Students with Diverse Abilities: February 22 Click here for more information

Other News and Information

TCDSB Awards Night is May 4, 2020 Nominate a TCDSB student or staff for our annual awards:  Ashif Jaffer Award for Excellence in Special Education Support Awarded to a TCDSB teacher, education assistant, peer tutor/helper or volunteer demonstrating excellence in support of Special Education. Ashif Jaffer Award Nomination Form  Sister Mary Hamilton Award for Exceptional Students Awarded to an exceptional student in recognition of a personal achievement or contribution to the lives of others. Sister Mary Hamilton Award Nomination Form  Father Andrew Cuschieri Award Awarded every two years to a TCDSB student, between the ages of 7 and 13, who during those two years, has accomplished a humanitarian act towards another human being. Father Andrew Cuschieri Award Nomination Form  Student/Team Achievement Award To recognize students who have achieved honours in a variety of disciplines or have made significant contributions to the community. Student/Team Achievement Award Nomination Form Nomination deadline: February 28, 2020. For more information, contact the TCDSB Communications Department at [email protected] or call 416-222-8282 Ext. 2302.

Announcing TCDSB’s Unsung Heroes The TCDSB’s Unsung Heroes recognition initiative was created to acknowledge our current employees and volunteers for their contributions to our school board communities. This recognition initiative is meant to celebrate the many ways in which each member of the TCDSB community contributes to student success and well-being. TCDSB’s Unsung Heroes will be recognized at the start of every month through the intranet and other appropriate communications vehicles. We Believe in our employees and volunteers and we thank everyone for their commitment to our schools, our students and to Catholic education. More: https://www.tcdsb.org/News/othernews/2020/Pages/TCDSBsUnsungHeroes.aspx

Community Meeting: Dante Alighieri Academy Monday, February 10, 2020 • 7:00 - 9:00 P.M. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Consultation begins at 7:00 p.m. This is an important community update for students, staff, parents, neighbours, parish members and local businesses on the progress of the Dante redevelopment. https://www.tcdsb.org/schools/dantealighieri/dante-redevelopment/Pages/community-meeting.aspx

Next Week’s Events/Meetings February 11—International Day of Girls in Science TDCAA Alpine Skiing/Snowboarding Championships Governance and Policy Committee Meeting February 12—Safe Schools Advisory Committee Meeting February 13—TDCAA Swimming Championships Corporate Services Committee Meeting February 14—PA Day St. Valentine’s Day February 17—Family Day Details: www.tcdsb.org; follow us on Twitter @TCDSB

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