Moving Forward as a Catholic Community of Hope

IFITH

October 27, 2008

Subjects:

T 1. SAINTS OF THE TORONTO CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD H DIRECTOR’S 2. FROM THE BOARD, OCTOBER 2008 E BULLETIN 3. BOARD OFFICE CLOSURES CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR--repeat

4. CATEGORY UPGRADING FORM, SECONDARY TEACHERS--repeat 2008-2009

5. CATEGORY UPGRADING FORM, ELEMENTARY TEACHERS--repeat

In a school community 6. DEFERRED SALARY PLAN, MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEE GROUP--repeat formed by Catholic beliefs and traditions, 7. DEFERRED SALARY PLAN, CUPE 1280--repeat

our Mission is to 8. DEFERRED SALARY PLAN, CUPE 1328 OCT--repeat

educate students 9. REMEMBRANCE DAY VIDEOS & DVDS--repeat to their full potential 10. EDUCATION & COMMUNITY RESOURCE FAIR--repeat

11. GETTING READY FOR HIGH SCHOOL --repeat

12. EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS EVENT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES Gratitude Virtue for the 13 TCDSB GOES GREEN--repeat

Month of October 14. INVITATIONAL SWIM MEET 2009--repeat

15. CATHOLIC SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL CONFERENCE

16. EVENT NOTICES - Cardinal Carter’s Showcase 2008 - ‘Bressani’ presentation--repeat - CUPE Members Appreciation Night - Canadian Aboriginal Festival Education Day--repeat - Dante Alighieri’s An Evening with Fr. Stan Fortuna - OECTA Pension Workshop

17. SHARING OUR GOOD NEWS The year of St. Paul - St. Denis Catholic School

- Father John Redmond Catholic Secondary School - St. Patrick Catholic Secondary School Faith in Your Child - Senator O’Connor College School - Don Bosco Catholic Secondary School - St. Benedict Catholic School

The Toronto Catholic District 18. MEMORIALS School Board educates close to 90,000 students from diverse 19. BIRTHS AND ADOPTIONS …..continued cultures and language backgrounds in its 201 Catholic elementary and secondary schools and serves 475,032

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 #9 October 27, 2008

…continued Subjects:

20. CURRICULUM & ACCOUNTABILITY - The Year of St. Paul Celebration--repeat - Linking Assessment and Instructions Conference - Leadership Course in Race and Ethnic Relations Multiculturalism

21. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Recognizing the Early Signs of Teenage Depression & Bipolar Disorder - Institute of Theology of St. Augustine’s Seminary’s Courses--repeat - Evolutionary Faith, The Canadian Forum on Theology & Education

22. THE ANGEL FOUNDATION FOR LEARNING - Evening to Feed the Soul--repeat

23. APPLICATIONS – FOR IMMEDIATE POSTING

POSITION OF RESPONSIBILITY - Secondary School Principal, Continuing Education

CUPE LOCAL 1328 SBESS - Education Assistant--various - Child & Youth Worker, Nativity of Our Lord - Posting Bid Forms

CUPE LOCAL 1280 - Head Caretaker Pre-Qualifying Test Registration Form, Test Process & Textbook Purchase Information Sheet--repeat - Assistant Caretaker--various

Superintendent of Student Success, Northeastern Catholic District School Board

For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN for your welfare…,to give you a future with hope. Jeremiah 29:11 9

October 27, 2008 SUBJECT: 1

The Saints of the Toronto Catholic District School Board

We Celebrate with the following schools on their Saint/Name-sake Feast Day:

October 26 – November 1

St. Demetrius – October 26

St. Jude – October 28 St. Simon – October 28

All Saints – November 1

For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN for your welfare…,to give you a future with hope. Jeremiah 29:11 9

October 27, 2008 SUBJECT: 2

FROM THE BOARD Ministry Supervision Team (The Board)

A MONTHLY SUMMARY OF BOARD HIGHLIGHTS AND DECISIONS

October 2008 ______

Ranking of PTR Capital Projects Since the Ministry of Education will not fund all prohibitive-to-repair (PTR) funding request submitted by the TCDSB, it has requested that the Board provide a priority ranking of its PTR schools.

The Ministry Supervision Team (The Board) has approved the following priority ranking of TCDSB prohibitive-to-repair schools: 1. St. Gerard Majella/St. Philip Neri 2. St. Conrad 3. St. Nicholas 4. St. Ambrose 5. Christ the King/St. Teresa 6. Our Lady of Perpetual Help

Upcoming Meetings November 12, 2008 Ministry Supervision Team (The Board) Delegations Evening November 19, 2008 Special Education Advisory Committee All meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Catholic Education Centre, 80 Sheppard Avenue East, North York, ON

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.

“From the Board” is produced by the Communications Department, Toronto Catholic District School Board 416-222-8282, ext. 5314, E-mail: [email protected]

This document is also published on the Internet at www.tcdsb.org (see “News”)

For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN for your welfare…,to give you a future with hope. Jeremiah 29:11 9

October 27, 2008 SUBJECT: 3

BOARD OFFICE CLOSURES

CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR

The Board’s offices will be closed from Noon on Wednesday, December 24, 2008 through January 1, 2009. Employees will return to work following the Christmas Break on Friday, January 2, 2009.

Employees affected by the above closures are all twelve-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. Employees may schedule January 2nd as a vacation day with the approval of their immediate supervisor.

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.

For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN for your welfare…,to give you a future with hope. Jeremiah 29:11 9

October 27, 2008 SUBJECT: 4a

CATEGORY UPGRADING FORM SECONDARY TEACHERS ONLY

The following instructions are applicable strictly to Secondary Teachers (members of TSU). If you have taken additional courses during the summer or are in the process of taking additional courses this school year and will be completed within this school year, and are also in the process of obtaining an evaluation from QECO, please read carefully the following instructions as to how to apply for a salary adjustment.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Please print and complete TWO (2) copies of the attached category upgrading form.

2. Please send ONE (1) copy of the category upgrading form via your school courier, regular mail, or FAX to Human Resources, Attention: Secondary Teaching Division FAX # 416-512-3048.

3. Retain ONE (1) copy of the category upgrading form for your files, when you have received the Statement of Evaluation from Q.E.C.O. and the explanatory letter, please send copies of these documents together with the category upgrading form via your school courier, regular mail, or FAX to Human Resources, Attention: Secondary Teaching Division FAX # 416-512-3048.

NOTE: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY THE DEADLINE DATES ON THE ATTACHED CATEGORY UPGRADE FORM.

The category upgrading form must be received in Human Resources no later than November 30, 2008 in order to receive a retroactive adjustment to your salary to September 1, 2008. To qualify for a retroactive salary adjustment to September 1, 2008, the QECO statements must be received in Human Resources no later than March 1, 2009.

NO EXTENSIONS WILL BE GRANTED IF RECEIVED AFTER THE INDICATED DEADLINE DATES.

The category upgrading form must be received in Human Resources no later than March 1, 2009 in order to receive a retroactive adjustment to your salary to the beginning of the second semester. To qualify for a retroactive salary adjustment to the beginning of the second semester, the QECO statements must be received in Human Resources no later than May 30, 2009.

NO EXTENSIONS WILL BE GRANTED IF RECEIVED AFTER THE INDICATED DEADLINE DATES.

For further information, please refer to Articles 3.04 & 3.05 of the TSU Collective Agreement.

Should you have any questions regarding completion of this form, please contact 416-222-8282 ext. 2201

Human Resources will confirm receipt of this Category Upgrading form by Board e-mail.

Once you receive your QECO Evaluation, please forward to Human Resources and confirmation of receipt will be sent by Board e-mail.

(Revised – September 2008)

For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN for your welfare…,to give you a future with hope. Jeremiah 29:11 9

October 27, 2008 SUBJECT: 4b

SECONDARY TEACHER (TSU) CATEGORY UPGRADING AND/OR ADDITION OF DEGREE ALLOWANCE FORM

This form is strictly for Secondary Teachers (members of TSU). Complete the following form and submit by the deadline dates indicated below to apply for a category upgrading or additional allowance. For further information, please refer to Articles 3.04 & 3.05 of the TSU Collective Agreement. Principals are asked to ensure that the TSU representative in each school receives a copy of this form.

PLEASE NOTE THAT NO EXTENSIONS WILL BE GRANTED IF RECEIVED AFTER THE INDICATED DEADLINE DATES BELOW. A. Retro upgrade September 1st of the school year. B. Retro upgrade the beginning of the second semester of ‰ Complete courses prior to start of the school the school year. year. ‰ Complete courses by the beginning of the second ‰ Complete this form and deliver to Human semester of each year. th Resources before November 30 and submit your ‰ Complete this form and deliver to Human Resources Proof of Qualification from Q.E.C.O. by before March 1st and submit your Proof of Qualification March 1st of the appropriate year. from Q.E.C.O. by May 30th of the appropriate year .

Name ______S.I.N.# ______

Location ______Assignment ______(School or Department) (Grade level or subjects)

Please include copies of the appropriate Q.E.C.O. Statement of Evaluation (Program 5)

DOCUMENTS (Please Check) ENCLOSED IN PROGRESS Statement of Evaluation from Q.E.C.O. (Program 5) Explanatory letter from Q.E.C.O. Updated Certificate of Qualification University Transcripts

(Applicable for additional degree allowance only)

Present Category Placement ______Category Placement Sought ______

For degree allowance purposes only(if applicable): DEGREE ALLOWANCE SOUGHT $

Signature: ______Date: ______

PLEASE FORWARD THIS FORM VIA BOARD COURIER, REGULAR MAIL, OR FAX TO HUMAN RESOURCES, ATTENTION: Secondary Division, FAX # 416-512-3048 Human Resources will confirm receipt of this Category Upgrading form by Board e-mail. Once you receive your QECO Evaluation, please forward to Human Resources and confirmation of receipt will be sent by Board e-mail. Revised (September 2008)

For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN for your welfare…,to give you a future with hope. Jeremiah 29:11 9

October 27, 2008 SUBJECT: 5a

CATEGORY UPGRADING FORM ELEMENTARY TEACHERS ONLY

The following instructions are applicable strictly to Elementary Teachers (members of TECT) If you have taken additional courses during the summer or are in the process of taking additional courses this school year and will be completed within this school year, and are also in the process of obtaining an evaluation from QECO, please read carefully the following instructions as to how to apply for a salary adjustment.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Please print and complete TWO (2) copies of the attached category upgrading form.

2. Please send ONE (1) copy of the category upgrading form via your school Courier, regular mail, or FAX to Human Resources, Attention: Elementary Teachers - 416-512-3047

3. Retain ONE (1) copy of the category upgrading form for your files, when you have received the Statement of Evaluation from QECO and the explanatory letter, please send copies of these documents together with the category upgrading form via your school courier, regular mail, or FAX to Human Resources, Attention: Elementary Teachers FAX 416-512-3047

NOTE: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY THE DEADLINE DATES ON THE ATTACHED CATEGORY UPGRADE FORM.

The category upgrading form must be received in Human Resources by no later than November 30, 2008 in order to receive a retroactive adjustment to your salary to September 1, 2008. To qualify for a retroactive salary adjustment to September 1, 2008 the QECO statements must be received in Human Resources by no later than March 1, 2009.

NO EXTENSIONS WILL BE GRANTED IF RECEIVED AFTER THE INDICATED DEADLINE DATES.

The category upgrading form must be received in Human Resources by no later than January 30, 2009 in order to receive a retroactive adjustment to your salary to January 1, 2009. To qualify for a retroactive adjustment, the QECO statements must be received in Human Resources by no later than May 1, 2009,

NO EXTENSIONS WILL BE GRANTED IF RECEIVED AFTER THE INDICATED DEADLINE DATES.

For further information, please refer to Articles 3.08 of the TECT Collective Agreements.

Should you have any questions regarding completion of this form please contact

416-222-8282 ext. 2323

Human Resources will confirm receipt of this Category Upgrading form by Board e/mail.

Once you receive your QECO Evaluation please forward to Human Resources and confirmation of receipt will be sent by Board e/mail

(revised – September 2008)

For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN for your welfare…,to give you a future with hope. Jeremiah 29:11 9

October 27, 2008 SUBJECT: 5b

TECT CATEGORY UPGRADING AND/OR ADDITION OF ALLOWANCE FORM

This form is strictly for Elementary Teachers (members of TECT). Complete the following form and submit by the deadline dates indicated below to apply for a category upgrading or additional allowance. For further information, please refer to Articles 3.08 & 3.09 of the TECT Collective Agreements. Principals are asked to ensure that the TECT representative in each school receives a copy of this form.

PLEASE NOTE THAT NO EXTENSIONS WILL BE GRANTED IF RECEIVED AFTER THE INDICATED DEADLINE DATES BELOW.

B. Retro upgrade September 1st of the current school year. C. Retro upgrade January 1st of the current school year.

‰ Complete courses prior to start of the current school year. ‰ Complete courses before January 1st of each year. Complete this form and deliver to Human Resources before Complete this form and deliver to Human Resources November 30th and submit your proof of qualification from before January 30th and submit your proof of qualification Q.E.C.O. by March 1st of appropriate year. from Q.E.C.O. by May 1st of the appropriate year.

Name ______S.I.N.# ______

Location ______Assignment ______(School or Department) (Grade level or subjects)

Please include copies of the appropriate Q.E.C.O. Statement of Evaluation (Program 5) DOCUMENTS (Please Check) ENCLOSED IN PROGRESS Statement of Evaluation from Q.E.C.O. (Program 5) Explanatory letter from Q.E.C.O. Updated Certificate of Qualification University Transcripts (Applicable for additional allowance only)

Present Category Placement ______Category Placement Sought ______

For degree allowance purposes only (if applicable): DEGREE ALLOWANCE SOUGHT $

Signature: ______Date: ______

PLEASE FORWARD THIS FORM VIA BOARD COURIER, REGULAR MAIL, OR FAX TO HUMAN RESOURCES, ATTENTION: (For Elementary Teachers) Elementary Division, FAX (416) 512-3047 Human Resources will confirm receipt of this Category Upgrading form by Board e/mail. Once you receive your QECO Evaluation please forward to Human Resources and confirmation of receipt will be sent by Board e/mail

Revised (September 2008)

For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN for your welfare…,to give you a future with hope. Jeremiah 29:11 9

October 27, 2008 SUBJECT: 6

DEFERRED SALARY PLAN (DSP) Management Employee Group

Applications are invited for participation in the Deferred Salary Plan.

The Compensation Plan for the Management Employee Group provides employees with the opportunity of participating in a DSP. The Board will grant leaves of absence of one year to management group employees on the basis of spreading four (4) years’ salary over five (5) years. Any permanent employees who have completed at least two (2) years’ employment with the Board are eligible.

Application forms are available from the Human Resources Department and must be returned to Linda Moynagh, Supervisor – Support Staff, Human Resources Department, by:

November 30, 2008 for leave commencing January 2013 or March 1, 2009 for leave commencing September 2013

To request a DSP application form, please contact Human Resources Department at 222-8282 extension 2335 Or log onto the intranet at: http://intranet.tcdsb.org/ipersonnel/forms.htm

Further details of the DSP are outlined in the Compensation Plan for Management Employee Group, page 27.

SUBJECT: 7

DEFERRED SALARY PLAN (DSP) CUPE LOCAL 1280 CUSTODIAL AND TRADES AND MAINTENANCE EMPLOYEES

Applications are invited for participation in the Deferred Salary Plan.

The CUPE 1280 Collective Agreement, Article 16.12, provides Custodial and Trades & Maintenance employees the opportunity of participating in a DSP. The Board will grant leaves of absence of one year to custodial and trades & maintenance employees on the basis of spreading four (4) years’ salary over five (5) years. Any permanent full-time custodial or trades & maintenance employees who have completed at least two (2) years employment with the Board are eligible.

APPLICATION FORMS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FROM HUMAN RESOURCES AND MUST BE RETURNED TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, ATTENTION: LINDA MOYNAGH, SUPERVISOR - SUPPORT STAFF, HUMAN RESOURCES ON OR BEFORE MARCH 1, 2009.

TO REQUEST A DSP APPLICATION FORM, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT 416-222-8282, EXTENSION 2335 OR LOG ONTO THE INTRANET AT: http://intranet.tcdsb.org/ipersonnel/forms.htm.

For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN for your welfare…,to give you a future with hope. Jeremiah 29:11 9

October 27, 2008 SUBJECT: 8

APPLICATION FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE DEFERRED SALARY PLAN

CUPE 1328 Office, Clerical and Technical Employees 12-Month Employees

Collective Agreement between the Toronto Catholic District School Board and CUPE 1328 - OCT Employees Article 16.15

Completed applications are to be returned to Human Resources Department, attention Linda Moynagh by October 30, 2008

Name: ______S.I.N.: ______

Present School/Location: ______

Home Address: ______Street Apt. #

______Telephone: ______City Postal Code

1. Total experience with the Board to June 2008: ______

2. Have you ever been granted a leave of absence, either with or without pay, by the Board? (If yes, give details - type of leave, date taken, etc.)

______

______

3. Please outline briefly your reason(s) for wishing to participate in the Deferred Salary Plan.

______

______

______

4. If your application for participation in the deferred salary plan is approved you should contact the Benefits Department, extension 2131, for information on how this type of leave will affect your pension.

5. If selected for participation in the Deferred Salary Plan, I agree to abide by the provisions of the Plan as specified in Article 16.15 of the current TCDSB/CUPE 1328 - OCT Collective Agreement and the Federal Income Tax Act.

______Employee’s Signature Date

______Approved Date Department Head’s/Principal’s Signature

For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN for your welfare…,to give you a future with hope. Jeremiah 29:11 9

October 27, 2008 SUBJECT: 9

AN UPDATE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF MEDIA SERVICES REMEMBRANCE DAY VIDEOS AND DVDS

The War of 1812 World War II

Call # LV2766 Call # LV2402 Title: War of 1812 Title: Nightmare - Holocaust

Call # LV4285 or LD1105 Call # LV2320 Title: The War of 1812–Part One - When I Meet My Doom Title: Holocaust

Call # LV4286 or LD1106 Call # LV1861 Title: No greater honour – Jewish War Veterans of Canada Title: The War of 1812 - Part Two – Or Leave Our Bones Upon Them. Call # LV2762 Title: World War I and World War II – Fields of Sacrifice Call # LV4287 or LD1107 Title: The War of 1812 - Part Three – So Awful a Night. Call # LV3094 Title: World War II – Against All Odds Call # LV4288 or LD1108 Title: The War of 1812 - Part Four-"The Rockets Red Glare" Call # LV3223 Title: Truce in the forest Call # LV2796 Title: World War I. Call # LV3262 Title: World War II – Reluctant Heroes – Remembrance Day Call # LV3315. Title: D-Day - World War II – Remembrance Day Call # LV3441 Title: Battle of the Atlantic – World War II Call # LV3871 Title: World War II -Liberators –D-Day to the Rhine. Call # LV3870 Title: Turning the Tide – World War II -1939 –D-Day – Call # LV3095 Remembrance Day Title: The Blue Puttees - World War I – Remembrance Day Call # LV3872 Call # LV3098 Title: Endings and Beginnings – World War II - 1945 – Title: World War I - A Vimy Ridge Veteran Remembers Remembrance Day

Call # LV7006 Call # LV7269 Title: Heroes of World War I - The War is over Title: World War I – A Fragile Peace – 1918-1929

World War I and II Call # LV7045 Title: Aboriginal War Veterans–World War I and World War II Call # LV2843 Title: Remembrance Day Call # LV7075 Title: Land in Turmoil – Forgotten soldiers – Aboriginal War Call # LV3099 Veterans – World War II Title: World War I and World War II – Never again Call # LV2933 World War II Title: Dance to Remember – Japanese Canadians

Call # LV1928 Call# LV7100 Title: Anne Frank – Just a Diary Title: Japanese Canadians – Watari Dori

Call # LV1934 Call # LD1042 Title: World War II - 1939-1945 - The Nazi seizure of power Title: May & August – Japanese Refugee Camps

Please be advised that these videos are on loan for 4 days only, also please note that many of these videos have limited quantities therefore the videos will be loaned out on a first come first serve basis.

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

For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN for your welfare…,to give you a future with hope. Jeremiah 29:11 9

October 27, 2008 SUBJECT: 10

Working Together To Educate All Education and Community Resource Fair

Hosted by the Toronto Catholic District School Board, Special Services Department and Special Education Advisory Committee

Saturday, November 8th, 08 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Catholic Education Centre, 80 Sheppard Avenue East

Assistive Technology - Autism Spectrum Disorders - Blind and Low Vision Support - Booksellers and Educational Resources - Deaf and Hard of Hearing - Gifted Program - Identification, Placement and Review Committees (IPRCs) / Individual Education Plans (IEPs) - Early Language Interventions - Learning Disability Supports - Intellectual Disability Resources - Rehabilitation Services - Transitioning to High School

Parents, Teachers, Support Staff and Students are all welcome! If you require the services of an interpreter/translator for this day, please call 416 393-5590 and indicate the language that you speak.

SUBJECT: 11

Working Together To Educate All The Special Services/Psychology Department of the Toronto Catholic District School Board will host an information meeting for

PARENTS & TEACHERS OF STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES IN GRADE 7 & 8

GETTING READY FOR HIGH SCHOOL PREPARING YOUR CHILD WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES FOR TRANSITION TO SECONDARY SCHOOL

This session is directed to grade 7 & 8 students with a learning disability, and their parents and teachers to help facilitate a smooth transition to grade 9. The presentation is going to describe the secondary school system, as well as the skills for success in high school. Strategies, study and organizational skills, advocacy skills (for parent and student), and the home-school partnership will be highlighted.

Maria Zangrilli, Program and Assessment Teacher, Special Services Department Iwona Kozlowski, Psychological Associate, Psychology Department

Saturday, November 8, 2008 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Toronto Catholic District School Board, Catholic Education Centre, 80 Sheppard Ave. E.

To register please call Carmelina Ramolo: 416-222-8282 ext. 2626 or email: [email protected]

Underground parking or accessible by subway If you require the services of an interpreter/translator for this day, please call 416 393-5590 and indicate the language you speak.

For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN for your welfare…,to give you a future with hope. Jeremiah 29:11 9

October 27, 2008 SUBJECT: 12a

To learn more about the event e-mail [email protected], or call 416-222-8282, ext. 2264. For assistance registering groups of 5 students or more, contact Erika Armstrong 416-222-8282, ext. 2542 or [email protected]

For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN for your welfare…,to give you a future with hope. Jeremiah 29:11 9

October 27, 2008 SUBJECT: 12b

For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN for your welfare…,to give you a future with hope. Jeremiah 29:11 9

October 27, 2008 SUBJECT: 13

TCDSB GOESGREEN! OCTOBER: FALL - Season change = new beginning.! Waste Reduction Week (WRW) 2008 3Rs Recap: Oct 19-25, 2008 is a cross Canada initiative to build City’ New Cart System - The City has awareness and encourage people to reduce the amount of implemented a new Cart System for waste waste they produce. This does not mean recycle more, it disposal, however this may lead to an is the first and mst important of the 3Rs. increase in illegal dumping at the schools. All schools that registered last year should be receiving a Please contact Paul Deighan if you see any kit, and any new schools can register on-line. illegal dumping. Recycling Containers needed? If you are Also grades 3-6 should mark Oct 20 off on the calendar planning on a new and improved recycling as there will be a special day with Oscar the grouch and program at your school and require more a majoc show to promoter WRW. Secondary school equipment, also call Paul to see if any should mark Oct 22 off on the calendar as there will be a equipment is available. showing of the movie “Garbage: the Revolution starts at Waste Audits? Contact Paul if you are home.” http://www.wrwcanada.com/schools.htm interested in conducting a waste audit to see Contact Paul for more information. if you can increase your diversion rate. City of Toronto Fall Clean-Up – Please see attached form in Director’s Bulletin or EcoSchool Update contact Paul. This year we are hoping to nearly double the IMPORTANT REMINDER: number of certified EcoSchools to 50. Help us Ministry of Ontario 3Rs Inspectors are reach that goal by contacting one of the EcoTeam coming! Contact Paul Deighan if they members to find out how your school can become call on your school. more environmentally responsible. TCDSB EcoTeam Contact Info (416-222-8282): Roberta Oswald (Curriculum)x2719, “We Do Not Inherit The Earth From Our Scott Grieve (Energy Conservation)x2229 Ancestors, We Borrow It From Our Children” Paul Deighan (Waste Minimization)x2177 TCDSB Environmental web page: ww.tcdsb.org/environment/ “WATTS”UP? CORNER. • Energy Audits: Contact Scott if you are interested in conducting an energy audit of your school to see if you can decrease your energy demands. • CANADIAN TIRE CONTEST: Grades 4,5,6 – Green School Letter Writing Challenge. Contact Scott to find out more. • International Walk to School Month = OCTOBER. The day is Oct 8th. http://www.saferoutestoschool.ca/registration.asp • Kids World Energy Festival May 13/14, 2009: contact [email protected] • Toronto Renewable Energy Co-op: Eco Pod Experimental Energy Education, Sept 2008 – April 2009 Grades 5,7,9: contact [email protected] • Interesting Enviro links: http://www.ec.gc.ca/cppic/citizens/En/index.cfm?section=3 • “Faith in Action: Communities of Faith Bring Hope for the Planet." – Sierra club USA national report on the environmental engagement of communities of faith: http://www.sierraclub.org/partnerships/faith/report2008 • Teacher Environmental Teaching Blog Site (TCDSB Teacher initiative): www.teachingabouttheenvironment.blogspot.com • Solar Vatican: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7642811.stm

For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN for your welfare…,to give you a future with hope. Jeremiah 29:11 9

October 27, 2008 SUBJECT: 14

Invitational Swim Meet 2009

Your school is invited to take part in the 2009 TCDSB Swim Invitational Meet. This Swim Meet is open to all TCDSB elementary schools. The Swim Meet usually draws over 900 swimmers from up to 25 schools. New school teams of all sizes are welcome. This year’s host school is St. John Catholic School.

This year the meet will be held at: The Etobicoke Olympium Saturday, March 28th and Sunday, March 29th, 2009

If you are interested in participating, please attend the Information Meeting: St John Catholic School 780 Kingston Rd. (between Main and Victoria Park) Wednesday, November 5, 2008 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

At the Information Meeting, we will present the details of the Swim Meet, discuss suggestions, and answer your questions. A lottery will be held for on-deck seating. Schools unable to have a representative attend the Information Meeting will have seating assigned. Parking in the school yard is accessible via the church laneway running along the northeast side of the school.

We look forward to your participation at the Information Meeting and at the Swim Meet!

For more information, please call parent volunteers: Marnee Gamble– 416-461-8015 or Anne-Marie Tynan – 416 686-4309

For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN for your welfare…,to give you a future with hope. Jeremiah 29:11 9

October 27, 2008 SUBJECT: 15

The Toronto Association of Parents in Catholic Education

School Council Conference

NOVEMBER 1ST, 2008 – 8:30 A.M.-3:15 P.M.

AGENDA 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. – Registration , Meet and Greet 9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. - Greetings from Frank Piddisi (new parent superintendent at TCDSB). Trustees : Oliver Carroll , John Del Grande 9:15 a.m. -10:15 a.m. - Dr. Ashleigh Molloy –Educator of the Year (see attached) TOPIC: Preserving the Publicly-Funded Catholic Education system in Ontario. 10:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m. - Each participant will select four (4) workshops. Each workshop will be 45 minutes in length. 1. CSAC 101 2. Financial and Fundraising 3. Differentiated Learning 4. Mental Health in Schools 5. CSAC website and email system 6. Post Secondary Planning 7. Principal’s Role in a CSAC 1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. - Lunch and Exhibitors 2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Insurance and School Councils 3:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. – Closing and door prizes! LOCATION: Catholic Education Center, 80 Sheppard Ave. E., Toronto

CSAC TRAINING WORKSHOP/CONFERENCE 80 Sheppard Ave. East Toronto, Ontario

REGISTER NOW!! (we have experienced website difficulties, if you have already registered, please try again) TAPCE.CA Child Care Provided – bring the kids, they’ll have fun with our Family Literacy staff. Underground Parking provided - no cost.

CSAC’S with most attendees wins a great prize!!!!! Funded by the Parent Engagement Office of the Ministry of Education

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October 27, 2008 SUBJECT: 16-1

CARDINAL CARTER STUDENTS ANNOUNCE THE RETURN OF THE VARIETY SHOW!!!

The students and alumni of Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts are enthusiastically preparing for this years SHOWCASE of artistic talent entitled

‘OUT OF THE SHADOWS – INTO THE LIMELIGHT’ Variety Show, Art Gallery and Market Place

Produced by the Friends of Cardinal Carter, SHOWCASE 2008 is a collaborative effort by students, staff, alumni and parents from the school community. SHOWCASE is an opportunity for these gifted students to share with the community at large the skills that they have nourished and developed as students at the school. Staged as a traditional variety show, SHOWCASE features all the singing, dancing and theatrical pieces you look forward to, in addition to an exciting Art Gallery displaying mixed media works created by past and present visual artists from the school.

Who: Students & Alumni of Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts

What: SHOWCASE 2008 ‘OUT OF THE SHADOWS - INTO THE LIMELIGHT’ VARIETY SHOW, ART GALLERY and MARKET PLACE

When: Friday, November 7th , 2008 Saturday November 8th, 2008 Gallery Viewing 6:30 p.m. Gala Show 7:30 p.m.

Where: The Cardinal Carter Theatre Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts 36 Greenfield Avenue, North York (Yonge Street, 1 Block North of Sheppard)

Why: A coming together of all things Carter in one night of Fantastical Talent, Art and Fun!

For ticket information, please contact the school at 416-393-5556 x0 or by e-mail: [email protected]

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October 27, 2008 SUBJECT: 16-2

THE ITALIAN PASTORAL COMMISSION AND THE PIRANDELLO THEATRE

…A story of faith, courage, hope and strength of the human spirit…

BRESSANI

A new Canadian play written by: FRANK SPEZZANO A HISTORICAL DRAMA IN TWO ACTS ABOUT THE FIRST ITALIAN JESUIT IN NORTH AMERICA

DON BOSCO AUDITORIUM 2 St. Andrews Blvd. (Islington Ave., South of Highway 401)

Thursday, November 13 – Sunday, November 16, 2008

Renowned writer, director and playwright, Frank Spezzano, brings life to a magnificent piece of historical drama to the stage. Opening Nov.13th, 2008 at 8:00pm at The Pirandello Theatre, Don Bosco Auditorium at 2 St. Andrews Blvd., Bressani, a full-length play written entirely from an historical document tells the stirring tale of Father Francesco Bressani, a Jesuit Priest who lived in Canada from 1642 -1650 and established some of the early contacts with the Natives of First Nations of North America. His mission to minister to Natives in the New World, brings Bressani immeasurable trials and resistance, testing his faith in countless ways. In a sudden twist of fate, when he is captured by Iroquois Indians, tortured, mutilated and deemed to die a brutal death at the very hands of those he came to minister, Bressani finds hope and strength through his faith. Miraculously, during a Grand Council Meeting held in the Iroquois camp where he is held prisoner, Bressani’s life is spared and his sentence commuted to his servitude of an elderly Indian woman. True faith and divine intervention in action!. Later, Bressani is ransomed to a Dutch sea Captain for 20 pieces of gold and returns to France. Incredibly, once he has regained his strength and purpose, he returns once again to the shores of New France to continue his mission! He continues to minister to the natives and becomes known as a symbol of indomitable faith by all who hear his message and gaze upon his mutilated hands, rendered by his former captors. Father Francesco Bressani is recognized by negotiating a peace treaty among rival native tribes. At that moment he embraces his former captors calling them brothers, bringing to the fore a moment in history that encompasses beauty, devotion of his faith, and love of people of all faiths. Truly a play worth seeing!

BRESSANI Opens Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008 at 8:00 p.m. Runs to Nov. 16, Matinees Thurs. Nov. 13, 1, p.m. Fri. Nov.14, 1: p.m. Fri. Eve. 8:00 p.m. Saturday Nov. 15, 8: p. m. Sunday Matinee Nov. 16, 3: pm.

Tickets $ 20.00 for general admission, Student Matinees Thurs./Fri. only $10:00

For all Media Enquiries or to arrange interviews, please call: 416–781-9000 or 416–451-7737 or [email protected]

For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN for your welfare…,to give you a future with hope. Jeremiah 29:11 9

October 27, 2008 SUBJECT: 16-3

Members Appreciation Night

This night is for you, ALL members of Local 1328. Come and enjoy an evening of great food, fun and prizes.

Place: Holiday Inn, Yorkdale 3450 Dufferin Street

Date: Friday, November 21st, 2008

Cocktails: 6:30 P.M, Dinner: 7:30 P.M.

Send your reply and cheque via school courier to Maureen Ryan, President, Local 1328, CEC

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CUPE Member Name: ______

Location: ______Telephone ______

Member Ticket $20.00 [ ] CUPE Guest Ticket $25.00 [ ] (1 only) Other Guests $45.00 [ ]

Only one CUPE guest ticket per Cupe Local 1328 member.

No reservations this year. Come and select your table(s) The doors will open 6:30 PM. (not before)

For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN for your welfare…,to give you a future with hope. Jeremiah 29:11 9

October 27, 2008 SUBJECT: 16-4a

For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN for your welfare…,to give you a future with hope. Jeremiah 29:11 9

October 27, 2008 SUBJECT: 16-4b

For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN for your welfare…,to give you a future with hope. Jeremiah 29:11 9

October 27, 2008 SUBJECT: 16-5

Dante Alighieri C.S.A.C. Presents: An Evening With Fr. Stan Fortuna C.F.R. Connecting to Catholic Youth… Keeping our Faith Relevant

Evening Parent/Educator Talk Fr. Stan Fortuna C.F.R.

Thursday, December 11th, 2008 7:00 p.m. Auditorium Fee $5 ALL Are Welcome

Please mark your calendars now. Invite your friends and family.

For tickets contact: [email protected] [email protected]

Faith On! …A two-day four event celebration of our Faith. www.dantefaithon.com www.francescoproductions.com www.righteousb.com

For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN for your welfare…,to give you a future with hope. Jeremiah 29:11 9

October 27, 2008 SUBJECT: 16-6

OECTA PENSION WORKSHOP

February 7, 2009 DAYS HOTEL – 1677 Wilson Avenue (South side, West of Jane)

WORKSHOP PROGRAMME 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Registration 9:00 – 2:00 p.m. Presentation – OECTA Provincial Staff Officer This presentation will provide an overview of the pension plan and will answer the most commonly asked questions on the Principles of Personal and Financial Planning. An opportunity will be provided for Q. and A.

Your registration fee of $50.00 includes a light breakfast, coffee breaks, light lunch, the OECTA Pension Planning Kit. There is no kit included with the accompanying spouse/partner fee, but if you would like a second kit, please add another $30.00 to your total.

REGISTRATION (PLEASE PRINT)

Last Name: ______First Name ______Phone ______

Street ______City ______Postal Code ______

Email address ______

UNIT: † TECT † TSU

† I have enclosed my cheque in the amount of $50.00 as my registration fee and have made the cheque payable to o If TECT Member "TECT OECTA” re: Pension Planning Workshop o If TSU Member “TSU OECTA” re: Pension Planning Workshop

Reminder: You can apply to your Unit for PD funds to cover the workshop

† YES, my spouse/partner will attend and I have enclosed an additional $20.00 registration fee (no kit).

Note: Post-dated cheques are not acceptable. Send this completed registration form and cheque for the correct amount to: If TECT member, call 416-398-6838 If TSU member, call 416-633-5502 TO: TO: TECT OECTA TSU OECTA PENSION WORKSHOP PENSION WORKSHOP 951 Wilson Avenue Unit 12 951 Wilson Avenue Unit 20 Downsview, Ontario M3K 2A7 Downsview, Ontario M3K 2A7

Registrations will be limited to the first 100 participants who register on or before January 16, 2009. There will be NO CANCELLATIONS and NO REFUNDS.

For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN for your welfare…,to give you a future with hope. Jeremiah 29:11 9

October 27, 2008 SUBJECT: 17-1

SUBJECT: 17-2

Father Redmond cross-country team brings home gold October 16, 2008

Father John Redmond's cross country team ran through the forest and over the hills to bring back the gold medal.

The team beat out top schools from central and northern Ontario at the Cardinal Carter Invitational on Wednesday, Oct. 8 in Woodbridge. Grade 9 Redmond runner Chance Jones placed first leading his team to the top spot overall. Vanessa McLeod, also in Grade 9, placed fifth and led her team to second place overall. On Oct. 9 the team competed at the pre-Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) Meet of Champions.

Jones lost to Shawn Master of Sarnia. "The two boys put on a fantastic show by running to see who has the most guts," coach Stephen Strong said. "Master was able to pass Jones in the final 300m to take first place." Father Redmond Grade 9 boys team finished second with 63 points to Sir Winston Churchill Bulldogs' 60 points. On Wednesday, Oct. 1, Jones and McLeod both won gold at the Abbey Park meet at Centennial Park. The boys team finished second overall and girls team finished in first place.

Grade 10 student Kyra Galli finished seventh and led her team to a second place finish overall. On Sept. 27 the team competed at the 44th annual McQuaid Cross Country Invitational in Rochester, New York. Jones set a meet record of 7:50 over the 2.4-km course and placed third. His finish led the team to a third place finish. A student from St. Catharines and one from Hamilton placed first and second. McLeod placed fifth, which led her team to second place behind a school from Pennsylvania. The Grade 9 boys team compete at the Nike Boardwalk Beaches Relay on Oct. 17 before heading off to the city championships on Oct. 23 at Centennial Park.

Grade 9 boys cross-country team members are Chance Jones, Ray Brown, Harrison Sloan, Will McIntyre, Marcus Rose and Dylan Dimock. Grade 9 girls team members are Vanessa McLeod, Tess Kuhelj, Laura Kosiba, Vanessa Depetrillo, Lauren Cusuck, Alanna Sokic, Cindy Kurt, Emilia Lussow and Laryssa K.

For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN for your welfare…,to give you a future with hope. Jeremiah 29:11 9

October 27, 2008 SUBJECT: 17-3a

With a report from CTV Toronto's Jim Junkin

A legal mural in a Borden Street alley (photo courtesy Toronto Police Service).(left)

Students from St. Patrick Catholic Secondary School help paint over tags in a Lamb Ave. alley on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008. (right)

Weekend projects target illegal graffiti Students and others in two city neighbourhoods whiled away their Saturday by eradicating some illegal graffiti and replacing some with legal murals. "There's tons of tags. It's a little disrespectful. It's not really anyone's property and they're just doing it unlawfully," student Justin Shea told CTV Toronto on Saturday.

In Harbord Village, illegal graffiti in the Croft Street Laneway will be painted over and replaced with legal murals. "It really disses the community. On the other hand, when we get together like this and clean some of it up, it reinforces the community," said Colin Furness of the Harbord Village Residents' Association. "We've had people coming around all day long to check out what's going on, and feeling pretty good about it."

Here's some of the other groups taking part: • Central Technical High School Art Program • Humber College Police Foundations students • Police, business and property owners and graffiti artists

One thought in the battle against graffiti is to recognize young people enjoy creating it, but to channel that desire in a way that creates a win-win situation for the community. "Bringing property owners face to face with the youth creates an understanding. This often results in a 'Legal Wall' opportunity for the artist, and a beautiful art mural for the property owner," said the text on the Toronto Legal Graffiti Art page on YouTube. "The concept is that the mural is not vandalized by other graffiti artists out of respect for the art work. In short, graffiti can be a community building process if facilitated as such. "

In East Toronto, students from St. Patrick Catholic Secondary School near Greenwood-Danforth were to remove graffiti from neighbours' garage doors and fences and from the walls of their school on Saturday.

"I think it's very powerful in that they get to make a difference," Tracey Parish, the school's principal, told CTV Toronto. "And we tell them that one person can make a difference, and here they're working as a group of 24."

Student Ebony Gannon added: "It feels good to know that you're doing something that helps other people."

One resident said it's depressing to come home to tagged garages and fences. She described the students' efforts as "wonderful."

As a reward, the students get a pizza lunch and tickets to a Toronto Argonauts football game. The Canadian Tire store at Leslie Street and Lakeshore Boulevard provided supplies.

For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN for your welfare…,to give you a future with hope. Jeremiah 29:11 9

October 27, 2008 SUBJECT: 17-3b

For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN for your welfare…,to give you a future with hope. Jeremiah 29:11 9

October 27, 2008 SUBJECT: 17-4

Town Crier on line

For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN for your welfare…,to give you a future with hope. Jeremiah 29:11 9

October 27, 2008 SUBJECT: 17-5a

For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN for your welfare…,to give you a future with hope. Jeremiah 29:11 9

October 27, 2008 SUBJECT: 17-5b

SUBJECT: 17-6

St. Benedict Soccer Spectacular It was a sunny day on October 10th, 2008, when, in what is becoming a bi-annual event, the staff and students of St. Benedict C.S. took to the soccer field to participate in the Soccer Spectacular, a fundraising game with all proceeds going to the Angel Foundation for Learning. Each student was again asked to bring in a suggested donation of a loonie to attend the game. Given last May’s results of the Basketball Loonacy game, where the teachers were victorious over the students, there was an obvious desire for the students to make a comeback in this game. It was a tight game for the first half, with the teachers scoring a lone goal against a strong, youthful student side. With obvious wheezing on the part of the teachers at halftime, it looked promising for the student side as they planned and plotted their second-half strategy with Ms. Galati. Sure enough, the second half fared well for the students, scoring their own goal in response to the staffs’ only goal. Regular time ended in a 1-1 tie, which prompted an overtime period that again left both sides empty-handed. A shoot-out was called for by the referee, and both sides chose 3 skilled players to send to the net. Through skilled goal tending and crafty shot placement, the teachers scored one more lone goal to win the game! The students took it well, and vowed a rematch in the spring in the second annual Basketball Loonacy game. Special thanks go to Mr. Migliaccio for organizing the game, and to Mr. Swanek and Ms. Martins for their ongoing support.

For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN for your welfare…,to give you a future with hope. Jeremiah 29:11 9

October 27, 2008 SUBJECT: 18

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.

Carmelia Da Costa mother of Anna Visconti, Teacher at St. Sebastian Catholic School

Toyking Eng mother of Ellen De Nobrega, Secretary at St. Joseph’s College School

Nancy Kadustki mother of Noreen Reiter, Teacher at Notre Dame High School

Diego Liut husband of Marie Liut, Child and Youth Worker at St. Anthony Catholic School

Nicodemo Luca father of Elizabeth Bruzzese, ESL Teacher at St. Aidan Catholic School

Dr. Mary Anne Psychologist at McCarty-Mayor TCDSB

Vincenzo Raponi father of Grace Augostini, Educational Assistant at Bishop Marrocco/Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary School

Stefano Sinicropi father of Antonella Totino, Parenting & Family Literacy Coordinator at St. Wilfrid Catholic School

Jamie Watts brother of Paul Watts, Teacher at Chaminade College School

For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN for your welfare…,to give you a future with hope. Jeremiah 29:11 9

October 27, 2008 SUBJECT: 19

BIRTHS AND ADOPTIONS

Alina Reese Vanderpool born August 28, 2008. Daughter of Rhodora Meliton Vanderpool, Teacher at St. Angela Catholic School and Jamal Vanderpool

Cristiano Jorge Nunzi Galego born October 3, 2008. Son of George Galego, Teacher at Pope Paul VI Catholic School and Deborah Galego

Matthew Silvestre born October 14, 2008. Son of Cristina Silvestre, Teacher at Stella Maris Catholic School and Roger Silvestre

Elena Maria Maciel Stegu born October 16, 2008. Daughter of Sonia Maciel, Teacher at St. Mark Catholic School and Sasha Stegu

Miguel Capela-Rocha born October 17, 2008. Son of Fernanda Capela-Rocha, Teacher at St. Jane Frances Catholic School and Dennis Rocha

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.

For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN for your welfare…,to give you a future with hope. Jeremiah 29:11 9

October 27, 2008 SUBJECT: 20-1

TCDSB

Celebrates The Year of St. Paul

Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God. Romans 1:1

You are invited to an evening of Discussion, Reflection and Eucharist – “In the Footsteps of St. Paul” given by Paulist Fr. Rick Walsh CSP

October 28th Catholic Education Centre

4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Organized by: Catholic Teacher Centre OECTA/OCSTA Religious Education Course Religious Education Department [email protected]

For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN for your welfare…,to give you a future with hope. Jeremiah 29:11 9

October 27, 2008 SUBJECT: 20-2a

For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN for your welfare…,to give you a future with hope. Jeremiah 29:11 9

October 27, 2008 SUBJECT: 20-2b

CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS Session A 4:45 - 5:45 PRESENTER TITLE/DESCRIPTION TARGET SIZE AUDIENCE Eloise Giancola Session A1: More and Less The session will be: More and Less Pizza and More JK/SK 30 & Laura Arone, and Less Cookies. Participants will be presented with 2 fun and motivating ways St. Jude School to teach the concepts of More and Less. This will be a make-and-take and related TCDSB table top activities and centre activities and class books will be presented. Literature and poetry will also be featured. Assessment will be tied into all activities. Ken Maheu, Session A2: Examining Assessment for Learning and its Implications for Primary - 25 Instructional Classroom Practice This session will begin with a brief overview of the types of Junior Leader, TDSB classroom assessment and their integral role in the teaching and learning cycle. Participants will be engaged in a rich problem solving task with curriculum connections that span the primary and junior grades. The focus of the discussion following the investigation will be on how teachers use student responses in a problem-based mathematics classroom as assessment for learning; to determine what students know and are able to do and to plan next steps for instruction that address the needs of individual students. Consideration will also be given to the mathematical processes expectations and their links to the achievement chart as well as using them to assess student strengths and needs. Laura Inglis, Session A3: Hands-on Problem Solving Are you interested in providing rich Junior - 30 Nicole Miller and hands-on learning tasks for your junior and intermediate students? Do you need a Intermediate Victoria way to assist students with their problem solving capabilities? This workshop will McTaggart, guide teachers through a multitude of strategies to assist your students with Oakridge JPS, understanding and exploring a variety of problem solving techniques. Topics to TDSB be covered together will include selecting rich performance tasks, using exemplars/student samples to analyze responses and using the Japanese model of Bansho. Join us for this interactive session and walk away with a handful of resources to use immediately in your classroom! Anthony Meli, Session A4: Facilitating Writing in Mathematics Class Many students (and 5 – 12 30 Instructional teachers) are not very comfortable with writing in a mathematics class – often the Leader, TDSB most difficult part is getting started. We will go through activities and use templates which will help initiate the writing process for reluctant writers in a mathematical context. Stewart Craven, Session A5: Paper Clips, Feathers, and Grains of Rice How do we help 6-8 30 Ontario Science intermediate students make sense of large numbers, especially when related to Centre major events in human history? The “hands on” workshop revolves around a very nice problem that can be used as a source of inspiration to explore “important” large numbers. Kathy Kubota- Session A6 (Double session with B6): Bansho ... A High Yield Strategy for 7-8 30 Zarivnij, Teaching Through Problem Solving During this session, participants will Literacy & experience strategies for anticipating and coordinating a range of solutions to a Numeracy lesson problem within a three-part problem solving lesson, related to the lesson Secretariat, learning goal. Ministry of Ed. Gino DiPede, Session A7: TI-Nspire – Grades 9-12 Introduction to the TI-Nspire CAS 9-12 20 St. Patrick CSS, Calculator with applications for grades 9-12. The Nspire is a truly inspiring new TCDSB piece of technology that is easy to use and is the next dynamic wave of teaching with technology. You will be amazed by how easily numerical, algebraic, graphical and verbal methods are dynamically interwoven. Plenty of classroom examples will be shared.

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October 27, 2008 SUBJECT: 20-2c

Chi Chan, Session A8: Using a software called GeoGebra to create Web based 9 - 12 30 North Toronto Interactive Math Assignments In this workshop, I will show how to use CI, GeoGebra to create interactive math activities. GeoGebra, a java based software, TDSB is freely available from www.geogebra.org. Activities in geometry, co-ordinate geometry, transformations, and rate of change, which have been used successfully at North Toronto, will be demonstrated in this workshop. William Dodd, Session A9: Why do some students have so much difficulty with calculus? 11 - 12 30 Retired, TDSB There are a number of potential sources of difficulty for students studying calculus such as: algebra, fractions, trigonometry, practical applications, notation, and proofs. Can anything be done to help students overcome these difficulties?

Exhibitors, Dinner & Draws: 5:45 - 7:00

Session B 7:00 - 8:00 PRESENTER TITLE/DESCRIPTION TARGET SIZE AUDIENCE Valika Kunkel, Session B1: Bansho – Empowering Students to Analyse In this session, Primary/ 30 St. Denis CS, participants will actively investigate the Bansho process through an authentic Junior TCDSB problem solving context. As a group, we will sort, classify and watch a mathematical story unfold across the board as work samples are displayed. This is an extremely effective tool to implement at every level of learning. Monica Rohel, Session B2: Math Journals in the Primary Classroom Have you ever thought K - 3 30 Nativity of Our about introducing math journal writing in your primary classroom but didn’t Lord CS, know where to begin? This workshop will explore the benefit of using journals in TCDSB mathematics and specifically in the primary classroom. We will examine the teacher’s role in math journal writing. We will also explore a variety of journal types, including class journals, group journals, and individual journals. Student work samples will be available. Danielle Session B3: “No Problem” Problem Solving This session will explore problem Junior 30 Applebaum solving from a classroom teacher’s perspective. We will focus on ways to engage Eleanor Fishbane, your students in fun, effective, meaningful and assessable math experiences. Karen Rosenblat, Chris Russell, Kristina Thomas, Toronto schools Bonnie Session B4: SNAP Math Fairs Learn what is a math fair, how to host, and the K - 12 25 MacDonald, benefits for your students. SNAP (Student-centred, Non-competitive, All-inclusive, Instructional Problem solving) Math Fairs bring traditional math problems (e.g. Towers of Hanoi) Leader, TDSB to life. Projects allow teachers to access many of the mathematical processes. Dan Peter, Session B5: Teaching Social Justice Through Mathematics The purpose of this 4 – 8 30 Faculty of Ed., workshop is to provide some key elements and two examples of how to use York Univ. mathematics as a starting point for teaching social justice. We will also examine how to teach and assess mathematics in a socially just manner where assessment means fair not the same. Kathy Kubota- Session B6 (double session with A6): Bansho ... A High Yield Strategy for 7 - 8 30 Zarivnij Teaching Through Problem Solving Peter Harrison, Session B7: Cows in the Classroom I have recently (15 years – on and off) been 6 -10 30 OISE assembling a series of related problems that span and connect arithmetic, introductory algebra and advanced algebraic thinking. I think that this transition, which can take place over several years, will help students focus and develop their problem solving skills. They will also have a lot of fun. I will share some of these problems and various strategies that can be used to motivate, challenge and engage students. The problems are easy to understand, easy to decode and yet challenging to solve.

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October 27, 2008 SUBJECT: 20-2d

Ron Lancaster, Session B8: A Parabola, a Point and a Problem Using just the formula for the 9 - 12 30 OISE distance between two points, we will solve and then extend a max/min problem that is traditionally dealt with in a Calculus course. We will begin our analysis literally with our hands and then we will make use of technology that includes the TI-83/84, Sketchpad and TI-Nspire. Ed Haines, Session B9: Oh That’s Why It Works! I Understand Now! When a student 11 - 12 30 Retired, utters such comments as “Oh that’s why it works, I understand now”, it is one of DSB Niagara the highest compliments that a teacher can receive. Engaging an applied student has its challenges, but definitely its rewards. This interactive workshop will provide ideas for teachers to use in their applied mathematics program using Grade 12 curriculum examples. Bring your scientific calculator, a pencil and a graphing calculator Wayne Erdman, Session B10: Smartboard for Dummies Are you considering getting a 7 - 12 30 Eastern Smartboard for your classroom? Do you have one and are afraid to try it? Come Commerce C.I., see how a Smartboard can be used to enhance your mathematics lessons. Try the TDSB various interactive and engaging features, and see how it can be integrated with the Internet and other software.

“A mathematician, like a painter or a poet, is a maker of patterns. If his patterns are more permanent than theirs, it is because they are made with ideas”, Albert Einstein

Linking Assessment And Instruction TEAMS 2008 FALL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

To better facilitate our large number of participants, TEAMS has gone to online registration. You may pay by sending a cheque. Please do not send cash by mail.

To register, please go to the Webpage http://www.oame.on.ca/mcis/index.php . If you have an OAME / MCIS registration number, simply enter it along with your password. If you do not have a registration number yet, click on Sign In on the left panel of the Webpage. After signing in, scroll down to the link for registering for the TEAMS conference, Linking Assessment and Instruction TEAMS 2008

COST (Includes Dinner): □ $30.00 OAME Members. □ $35.00 Non Members □ $45.00 Same Day Registration □ $20.00 for Teacher Candidates

You also have the opportunity to join OAME or renew your membership online. To pay by cheque, register at the above Website, and mail your cheque, payable to TEAMS, to: TDSB or OISE: TCDSB or York U. Fac. of Ed.: Wayne Erdman, Aggie Nemes, Eastern Commerce C. I., Mathematics Resource Person, 16 Phin Ave., Catholic Education Centre, Toronto, ON, M4J 3T2 80 Sheppard Ave., E., TDSB Route: SW Toronto, ON, M2N 6E8

For information about our conferences or TEAMS, visit our Website www.mathteams.ca or email [email protected] or [email protected]

TEAMS is a local Toronto chapter of the Ontario Association for Mathematics Education (OAME)

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October 27, 2008 SUBJECT: 20-3

EXTENDED REGISTRATION

Curriculum and Accountability Department

LEADERSHIP COURSE IN RACE AND ETHNIC RELATIONS MULTICULTURALISM 2008-2009 * ALL TCDSB STAFF *

A. The Race and Ethnic Relations Multiculturalism Department presents a Six-part leadership program for participants in keeping with the tenets of the revised document: Antiracism and Ethnocultural Equity Policy and Guidelines. B. Employees from all workplaces are encouraged to attend this course in keeping with our Policy and Guidelines. The goal of the program is to provide participants with relevant information in order to enhance professional growth and development, taking into consideration gospel values, leadership, diversity among staff, students and parents, and available resources. C. Each participant is required to attend all sessions and submit a school-community-workplace plan in order to receive a certificate of completion. D. It is the responsibility of each participant to notify the coordinator of the course: Kirk Mark, Coordinator, Race & Ethnic Relations Multiculturalism, in the event of absence and obtain relevant materials. E. A schedule of dates, location and topics is listed below. F. LOCATION for all sessions: CATHOLIC TEACHERS' CENTRE, 3rd floor, CEC TIME and DATES: 4:00 - 6:30 P.M. (See below)

TOPICS: SESSION DATES: 1. Discursive Frameworks: Antiracism vs Multiculturalism Monday, October 20, 2008 2. Part I: The Canadian Cultural Mosaic: Analysis of Race, Class, Gender, Ethnicity, Identity Monday, November 10, 2008 Part II: The Canadian Cultural Mosaic: Analysis of Race, Class, Gender, Ethnicity, Identity Monday, December 8, 2008 3. Accessing Library Resources Monday, January 19, 2009 4. Strategies For Inclusive Curriculum and Workplace Harmony Monday, February 9, 2009 5. Conflict Resolution and Dealing with Difficult Behaviours Monday, March 30, 2009 6. Gospel Foundation of Anti-bias Education; Conclusion of Program Monday, April 13, 2009 7. Presentation Ceremony – Certificates of Completion Monday, May 25, 2009 ______Notes: 1. Interested participants are asked to complete the application form and forward to - Kirk Mark, Coordinator, Race & Ethnic Relations Multiculturalism, Curriculum & Accountability, CEC, by Friday, November 7, 2008. (Tel. 416-222-8282, ext. 2224; Fax 416-512-4988; E-mail: [email protected].) 2. Please include a cheque for $20 payable to: Student Accounts to cover the cost of course materials. 3. When you apply, please consider yourself as registered. →...... →...... →...... detach...... →...... →...... →

6 PART RACE AND ETHNIC RELATIONS LEADERSHIP PROGRAM 2008-2009

NAME: ______(PLEASE PRINT)

POSITION: ______E-Mail Address: ______

SCHOOL/WORKPLACE: ______School Tel: #______

(Cheque for Course materials enclosed: Yes ______)

For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN for your welfare…,to give you a future with hope. Jeremiah 29:11 9

October 27, 2008 SUBJECT: 21-1

Working Together To Educate All The Special Services/Student Success Department of TCDSB The Mood Disorders Association of Ontario presents:

OPEN MINED: Dig Deeper for Understanding

YOUR TEEN: MOODY?….MAD?....SAD?....

RECOGNIZING THE EARLY SIGNS OF TEENAGE DEPRESSION AND BIPOLAR DISORDER

In this session you will hear from two parents and a sibling who have been there…. They will discuss: What are the early warning signs? What is the difference between normal teenage behaviour and a mood disorder or psychosis? What are practical effective strategies to assist? Participants will receive information packages and resource materials. Speakers: Ann Ein, Maria Presta, Magdalena Vanderkooy

Saturday, November 8, 2008, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Toronto Catholic District School Board, Catholic Education Centre, 80 Sheppard Ave. E.

To register please call: Danielle DiGiulio 416-222-8282 x 3291 or email: [email protected] Underground parking or accessible by subway

If you require the services of an interpreter/translator for this day, please call 416 393-5590 and indicate the language you speak.

SUBJECT: 21-2

CALLING ALL LAITY

INSTITUTE OF THEOLOGY OF ST. AUGUSTINE’S SEMINARY

Applications are now being accepted for the Master of Religious Education, Master of Theological Studies, Diploma in Lay Ministry and Diploma in Theological Studies.

Classes are conducted in Aurora, downtown Toronto, and at St. Augustine’s Seminary on weeknights, Saturdays, during the month of July, and online.

There are course reductions available for teachers who have the required qualifications. Degrees are recognized by the OCT and QECO.

For further information, go to the website at www.staugustines.on.ca Click on “Academic”. Click on “Institute of Theology”

Interested applicants can e-mail to [email protected] or call 416-261-7207 – extension 235

For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN for your welfare…,to give you a future with hope. Jeremiah 29:11 9

October 27, 2008 SUBJECT: 21-3

The Canadian Forum on Theology and Education Formerly High School Forum 1979-2007 St. Jerome’s University, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Thursday May 7th 2009 to Saturday May 9th 2009

EVOLUTIONARY FAITH With Diarmuid O'Murchu

www.cfotae.ca

Diarmuid O'Murchu, a member of the Sacred Heart Missionary Order, and a graduate of Trinity College, Dublin Ireland, is a social psychologist whose entire working life has been in social ministry. As a workshop leader and group facilitator he has worked in Europe, USA, Canada, Australia, The Philippines, Thailand, India, Peru and in several African countries, facilitating programmes on Adult Faith Development.

His best known books include Quantum Theology (1996 - revised in 2004), Reclaiming Spirituality (1998), Evolutionary Faith (2002), Catching Up with Jesus (2005), The Transformation of Desire (2007).

Interested participants are asked to register by December 31st 2008. Payment is not required by that date but organizers do need to determine by that date whether or not there are sufficient registrations for the forum to be confirmed.

For more information please contact: John Quinn Coordinator, 905-934-9115 [email protected].

For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN for your welfare…,to give you a future with hope. Jeremiah 29:11 9

October 27, 2008 SUBJECT: 22

DO YOU HAVE YOUR TICKET FOR THE XäxÇ|Çz àÉ Yxxw à{x fÉâÄ DINNER EVENT?

The Angel Foundation is putting together a Seating Plan for this year’s dinner. Purchase your ticket for this memorable event soon so that we can guarantee your seat!

The 4th Annual Evening to Feed the Soul Dinner Event raises funds in support of Student Nutrition Programs.

Friday, November 7, 2008 Da Vinci Banquet Hall 5732 Highway #7, Unit 33 Woodbridge, ON . $80 per person $900 corporate table A tax receipt for $30.00 will be issued with each dinner ticket

Visit www.angelfoundationforlearing.org for more information and to download a Dinner Ticket Order Form.

Established in 2005, the Evening to Feed the Soul Dinner Event is an annual event organized to raise funds for the numerous Student Nutrition Programs that serve breakfast, lunch and snack to TCDSB students across elementary and secondary schools daily.

For more information please contact: Sonia Gallo at 416.222.8282 ext. 6022 / [email protected]

For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN for your welfare…,to give you a future with hope. Jeremiah 29:11 9

October 27, 2008 SUBJECT: 23-1

Secondary Winter/Summer 2009 Credit Program

Applications are invited for the following position within the Continuing Education Department:

School Principal

Candidates will be required to meet the following criteria before an interview will be granted: • Positive recommendation of current Principal and Superintendent of Education • Principal’s Qualifications, Part I and II as of June 30, 2009

Application form must contain the following documents when submitted: 1. Completed application form 2. Copy of latest certificate of qualification 3. Recommendation from current Principal and Superintendent of Education 4. Administrative experience with the Continuing Education Department is recommended.

PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO THE ATTENTION OFALEX MAZZUCCO AT THE CONTINUING EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, BY NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2008 BY 4:00 P.M.

Please call Italia Romano at 416-222-8282, ext. 2428 or by e-mail [email protected] to request an application.

For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN for your welfare…,to give you a future with hope. Jeremiah 29:11 9

October 27, 2008 SUBJECT: 23-2a

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 EA2009-49 Education Assistant Apple Program, 57 Salisbury Avenue Please note incumbents will be working directly with students who have been expelled from the secondary panel. EA2009-50 Education Assistant St. Columba Please note: This is a 50% position (AM) EA2009-51 Education Assistant St. Kevin EA2009-52 Education Assistant St. Mary of the Angels EA2009-53 Education Assistant Neil McNeil EA2009-54 Education Assistant Precious Blood Please note: This is a 50% position (AM) EA2009-55 Education Assistant St. Victor Please note: This is a 50% position (AM)

Please note: EA2008-01 cancelled EA2008-28 cancelled EA2008-35 cancelled EA2008-56 cancelled - reposted as EA2009-49 EA2008-68 cancelled - reposted as EA2009-53 EA2008-72 cancelled EA2009-23 cancelled EA2009-41 cancelled

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. continued…

For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN for your welfare…,to give you a future with hope. Jeremiah 29:11 9

October 27, 2008 SUBJECT: 23-2b

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, November 4, 2008.

SUBJECT: 23-3

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 CYW2009-04 Child and Youth Worker Nativity of Our Lord

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, E-MAILED 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, NOVEMBER 4, 2008.

For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN for your welfare…,to give you a future with hope. Jeremiah 29:11 9

October 27, 2008 SUBJECT: 23-4a

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.

For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN for your welfare…,to give you a future with hope. Jeremiah 29:11 9

October 27, 2008 SUBJECT: 23-4b

POSTING BID FORM –SBESS Bid Form (CUPE LOCAL 1328 SBESS)

Please note: THIS FORM IS TO BE USED BY SUPPLY EDUCATION ASSISTANTS BIDDING ON SBESS POSTINGS.

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

Contact numbers: Home number: ______

Cell number: ______

I wish to apply for Posting # ______

Please list any specific qualifications and/or experience that you may have (i.e. ECE courses, EA certificate, CYW diploma, sign language skills, experience working with autistic students, behavioural students, ME, DD, physical restraint training etc.)

______

______

______

Please list the last 3 schools where you worked in a long term assignment, and the period of time worked at each location (long term assignments are defined as an assignment in excess of 20 days):

______

______

______

Please note: 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.

For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN for your welfare…,to give you a future with hope. Jeremiah 29:11 9

October 27, 2008 SUBJECT: 23-5a

HEAD CARETAKER PRE-QUALIFYING TEST REGISTRATION FORM

PRE-QUALIFYING TEST SESSION: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2008

LOCATION: St. Joseph Morrow Park Catholic High School 3379 Bayview Avenue, Willowdale, ON

TIME: 12:30 p.m. ------Employee’s interested in pre-qualifying for Head Caretaker postings must complete the pre-qualifying test(s). NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE.

Employees who were previously short listed to August 31, 2008, will be extended on the current short list effective to August 31, 2009.

Please review the pre-qualifying process outlined on the back of the accompanying memo and registration form to ensure you are familiar with the details regarding the pre-qualifying process.

PLEASE PRINT:

Employee Name: ______

Current Position: ______

Current Work Location: ______

Seniority Date: ______

I am registering to write the following test(s) (NOTE: if you are an Assistant Caretaker you must write both the General Head Caretaker test and the Head Caretaker Mechanical test. If you have a completed BESII certificate, you may also register to write the Head Caretaker BESII tests):

1 General Head Caretaker test (if registering for this test, a copy of completion of Seneca College 701 Heating course, or the Building Operators course, must be attached to the registration form)

1 Head Caretaker Mechanical test (if registering for this test, a copy of completion of Seneca College 701 Heating course, or the Building Operators course, must be attached to the registration form)

1 Head Caretaker BESII test (if registering for the Head Caretaker BESII Mechanical test, a copy of your BESII certificate must be attached to the registration form.)

1 Head Caretaker BESII Mechanical test (if registering for the Head Caretaker BESII Mechanical test, a copy of your BESII certificate must be attached to the registration form.)

Completed registration forms must be returned to the Human Resources Department, attention Linda Moynagh, Supervisor, Support Staff, no later than NOVEMBER 7, 2008.

PLEASE NOTE: Effective May 1, 2007, only employees who have successfully pre-qualified for a position of Head Caretaker may bid, and be considered, for any future Head Caretaker positions. It is, therefore, important that employees who meet the pre-requisites for a Head Caretaker position register for the pre-qualifying tests.

PLEASE NOTE: The minimum basic requirement for an employee to be eligible to bid on a Head Caretaker position is a minimum of three years Caretaking experience with the Board.

______Employee Signature Date

For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN for your welfare…,to give you a future with hope. Jeremiah 29:11 9

October 27, 2008 SUBJECT: 23-5b

HEAD CARETAKER PRE-QUALIFYING TEST PROCESS

Appendix C of the collective agreement between CUPE Local 1280 and the Board states that “Pre-qualified List A and Pre-qualified List B shall be such list of bargaining unit members that have pre-qualified, by such selection process that may be in effect from time to time, for posted Head Caretaker vacancies in Category A and Category B schools respectively.” The Operations Department and CUPE Local 1280 have agreed on the following pre-qualifying process.

Employees wishing to pre-qualify for a Head Caretaker posting will be required to write pre-qualifying test(s). No exceptions will be made. Testing will occur approximately every six months.

Tests will be based on the Seneca College Heating 701 course and/or the Seneca College BESII course manuals, and/or the current Head Caretaker Manual.

There will be four tests (see registration form). Please review the following points carefully:

• Assistant Caretakers registering to write the pre-qualifying test(s) will be obliged to write 2 tests: 1) the general Head Caretaker test and 2) the Head Caretaker Mechanical test. Employees registering to write these tests must attach a copy of their Heating 701 certificate or Building Operator certificate to the registration form.

• Assistant Caretakers may apply to write the Head Caretaker BESII test and the Head Caretaker BESII Mechanical test, but must attach a copy of their completed BES certificate with the registration form.

• Head Caretakers currently in Category A schools (codes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6) who wish to pre-qualify for Category B schools (codes 7, 8, 9 and 9+) will be required to write the General Head Caretaker test and the Head Caretaker Mechanical test.

• Head Caretakers currently in Category A schools who wish to pre-qualify for Category B schools requiring BESII will be required to write the Head Caretaker BESII test and the BESII Mechanical test. Employees registering to write this test must attach a copy of their completed BES II certificate to the registration form.

• Head Caretakers currently in Category B schools who wish to pre-qualify for BES II schools will be required to write the Head Caretaker BESII test and the BESII Mechanical test. Employees registering to write this test must attach a copy of their completed BES II certificate to the registration form.

The passing mark for all tests will be 65%. Employees must pass both tests to be short listed.

Employees will be advised of the results of their test scores by letter.

Employees will be eligible to re-write the test when the next test session is confirmed. However, each time an employee wishes to re-write the pre-qualifying test, they will need to register by the deadline date for that specific testing session. Human Resources will not keep lists of employees who do not pre-qualify or who wish to re-write.

If employees request to re-write the pre-qualifying test, the new test score will be the test score used from that point forward – even if it is lower than the previous test score.

If an employee’s test results indicate that they have pre-qualified, their name, seniority date and the test results will be kept on a spreadsheet to be used when Head Caretaker positions are posted.

The pre-qualifying spreadsheet will be kept by the Human Resources department and is strictly confidential.

Employees’ test results will be filed in the employee file within the Operations department and will be strictly confidential.

Pre-qualified employees will be short listed to August 31, 2009. At that time, the process will be evaluated, and Union/Management will determine if the short list will be extended. If extended, due to changing technology and its impact on our schools, 3 years has been determined as a probable suitable short list period. Once the 3-year period expires, employees will be required to re-write the test(s).

Pre-qualified employees who bid on Head Caretaker positions after May 1, 2007 will continue to be subject to the current posting/interview award process (seniority issues, any specific qualification/experience required as noted in the posting, successful positive recommendation from the SQS, test score, good attendance record, etc.)

For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN for your welfare…,to give you a future with hope. Jeremiah 29:11 9

October 20, 2008 SUBJECT: 23-5c

INFORMATION SHEET SENECA COLLEGE BES701 TEXTBOOK PURCHASE FOR HEAD CARETAKER PREQUALIFYING MECHANICAL TEST

Further to the attached letter, if you are interested in purchasing a BES701 text for the purposes of studying for the Head Caretaker Prequalifying test, please note the following:

¾ BES 701 texts will be available for purchase during the period November 3 – 10, 2008 only, between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., Monday – Friday, at the Catholic Education Centre. Report to the security desk, and ask Security to advise Colleen Ryhorski in Planning and Facilities (extension 2384) that you are here to see her.

¾ The cost to purchase the text is $25.00, payable by cheque only. No cash please. No refunds.

¾ If a cheque is cashed and bounced, the cost of the text and the recovery cost of the cheque will be charged against your regular pay.

SUBJECT: 23-6

TO BE POSTED ON CARETAKER/TRADES & MAINTENANCE BULLETIN BOARDS

CUPE LOCAL 1280 JOB POSTINGS Note: 1. BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR BIDS, YOU ARE ASKED TO FIRST VISIT AND ACQUAINT YOURSELF WITH THE SCHOOL/FACILITY FOR WHICH YOU PLAN TO SUBMIT A BID.

2. YOU ARE REMINDED THAT YOU MAY NOT BID ON ANOTHER JOB POSTING FOR A PERIOD OF SIX (6) MONTHS 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 BULLETIN.

* POSITION REQUIRES SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF BES II CERTIFICATE OR A FOURTH CLASS STATIONARY ENGINEER'S LICENCE (CANDIDATES MUST SUBMIT PROOF TOGETHER WITH THEIR BIDS).

** AS INDICATED, THIS IS A SPLIT POSITION; THEREFORE, IN ORDER TO ENSURE AN EMPLOYEE HAS ADEQUATE TRAVEL TIME, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT ONLY APPLICANTS WHO HAVE THE USE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.

POSITION DEPT./SCHOOL LOCATION SALARY RANGE Posting # 90-08 Msgr. Percy 2170 Kipling $19.90/hr. Assistant Caretaker Johnson Avenue NOTE: Hours are from 3:30 – 11:30 p.m. PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION UNTIL APPROXIMATELY AUGUST 2009. Posting # 91-08 St. Jerome 111 Sharpecroft $19.90/hr. Assistant Caretaker Boulevard NOTE: Hours are from 3:30 – 11:30 p.m.

WRITTEN OR FAXED (416-512-3046) APPLICATION REFERRING TO POSTING NUMBER, LOCATION AND POSITION MUST REACH HUMAN RESOURCES, ATTENTION: LINDA MOYNAGH, SUPERVISOR – SUPPORT STAFF, CATHOLIC EDUCATION CENTRE, 80 SHEPPARD AVENUE EAST, NORTH YORK, ONTARIO, NOT LATER THAN, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2008.

For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN for your welfare…,to give you a future with hope. Jeremiah 29:11 9

October 20, 2008 SUBJECT: 23-7

NORTHEASTERN CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF

SUPERINTENDENT OF STUDENT SUCCESS (Contract Position commencing immediately and ending August 31, 2010) COMPETITION #08-076

The Northeastern Catholic District School Board encompasses a large geographical area including the communities of Temiskaming Shores, Cobalt, Englehart, Kirkland Lake, Cochrane, Iroquois Falls, Kapuskasing and Timmins. With approximately 3000 students, 12 elementary schools, 1 high school and a budget of approximately $32 million, the Board is committed to providing outstanding educational opportunities within a faith-based, innovative learning environment. The successful candidate will assume the position immediately, or at a mutually agreed upon date. This contract position ends August 31, 2010.

Reporting to the Director of Education, the Superintendent of Student Success will be part of the Senior Administrative Team and Executive Council of the Board. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with all schools within the Board in managing day-to-day operations, program, instruction, assessment and planning. He/she will be assigned the Student Success portfolio, working within the grades 7-12 mandate. As such, qualifications in these areas are required. Religious Education qualification is mandatory.

The successful candidate will possess (or be nearing completion of) an Ontario Supervisory Officer’s Certificate and several years of progressive educational leadership experience at the elementary and secondary panel. Applications should include a detailed summary of professional and academic qualifications and experience, a current pastoral reference and three professional references with written authorization permitting the Board to contact these references. A brief statement of the candidate’s personal philosophy of Catholic Education is also requested.

Applications should be forwarded to the undersigned marked personal and confidential no later than Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. Wendy Adams, Acting Manager of Human Resources Northeastern Catholic District School Board 101 Spruce Street North Timmins, Ontario P4N 6M9 Fax: (705) 267-3590 [email protected]

Please quote competition number. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Northeastern Catholic District School Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rick Brassard Paul Toffanello Chair of the Board Director of Education

For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN for your welfare…,to give you a future with hope. Jeremiah 29:11 9