Validating our Mission/Vision June 9, 2008

IFITH Subjects:

1. SAINTS OF THE TORONTO CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

2. PAYROLL BULLETIN – PAYDATE SCHEDULES--repeat - Secondary Teachers, Chaplains, Principals, Vice-Principals & T Co-ordinators H DIRECTOR’S - Elementary Teachers, Principals, Vice-Principals & Co-ordinators E - A.P.S.S.P. 10-Month 6-Day Employees BULLETIN - School-Based Education Support Staff 2007-2008 - International Language Instructors - All Staff Paid Two-Weeks in Arrears

3. PAYROLL BULLETIN – RECORDS OF EMPLOYMENT In a school community 4. STUDENT RECORDS (OSRs) formed by Catholic 5. NO EARLY DISMISSAL PRIOR TO SUMMER VACATION beliefs and traditions, our Mission is to 6. THE MEDIA RESOURCE CENTRE

educate students 7. DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS AND/OR BROKEN FURNITURE, to their full potential EQUIPMENT AND COMPUTERS--repeat

8. PERMITS FOR SCHOOL FUNCTIONS--repeat

9. AWARDS, SCHOLARSHIPS, BURSARIES & CONTESTS - TAPCE’s 2007-2008 Principal of Excellence Award--repeat Faithfulness - What’s the meaning of ‘home’? Writing Contest - YUFEAA’s Excellence in Teaching Award Virtue for the - Dr. Albert Rose Bursary Program Month of June - CUPE Local 1328 Award of Merit Recipients

10. SHARING OUR GOOD NEWS - Pope Paul Catholic School

- Blessed Mother Teresa Catholic Secondary School By contrast, the fruit - St. Rita Catholic School - Pope John Paul II Catholic Secondary School & St. Basil-the-Great of the spirit is love, joy, College School peace, patience, kindness, - Marshal McLuhan Catholic Secondary School generosity, faithfulness, - Cardinal Newman Catholic School & St. Rose of Lima Catholic School Galatians 5:22 - St. Henry Catholic School - St. Raphael Catholic School - St. Gerard Majella Catholic School

- Loretto College School - Notre Dame High School Faith in Your Child - Cardinal Newman Catholic Secondary School - Blessed Mother Teresa Catholic Secondary School - Don Bosco Catholic Secondary School

The Toronto Catholic District - Brebeuf College School - St. Boniface Catholic School School Board educates close to 90,000 students from diverse 11. MEMORIALS cultures and language 12. BIRTHS AND ADOPTIONS backgrounds in its 201 Catholic elementary and secondary …..continued schools and serves 475,032

Catholic school supporters across ______the City of Toronto Toronto Catholic District School Board, 80 Sheppard Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario, M2N 6E8 Telephone: 416-222-8282

PLEASE ENSURE THAT A COPY OF THE WEEKLY DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN IS MADE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL STAFF #38 June 9, 2008

…continued Subjects:

13. CURRICULUM & ACCOUNTABILITY - Computers in the Classroom--repeat

14. BENEFITS CORNER - Additional Benefit Deductions for May & June 2008--repeat

15. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Child and Youth Engagement and Building Resiliency, Safe Schools Forum - York University Additional and Additional Basic Qualifications

16. THE ANGEL FOUNDATION FOR LEARNING - Evening to Feed the Soul Dinner Fundraising Event

17. APPLICATIONS – FOR IMMEDIATE POSTING

POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY - Major Department Head--various

CUPE LOCAL 1280 - Assistant Caretaker, St. Richard/St. Rose of Lima - Awards

You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the World. Matt. 5:13, 14 THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN Those who teach will shine like stars for all eternity. Daniel 12:3 38

June 9, 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:

June 8 - 14

Our Lady of Grace – June 9

St. Columba – June 9

St. Barnabas – June 11

St. Anthony of Padua – June 13

You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the World. Matt. 5:13, 14 THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN Those who teach will shine like stars for all eternity. Daniel 12:3 38

June 9, 2008 SUBJECT: 2-1

PAYDATE SCHEDULE SECONDARY TEACHERS, CHAPLAINS, PRINCIPALS, VICE PRINCIPALS AND CO-ORDINATORS FOR THE 2008/2009 SCHOOL YEAR

PAID WORK 2008 PAY DATES DAYS DAYS COMMENTS Labour Day: September 1, 2008 Sept. 5, 2008 10 4 School Re-Opens: September 2, 2008 Sept. 12, 2008 10 5 Sept. 26, 2008 10 10 October 10, 2008 10 10 October 24, 2008 10 9 Thanksgiving Day: October 13, 2008 November 7, 2008 10 10 November 21, 2008 10 10 Remembrance Day: November 11, 2008 December 5, 2008 10 10 December 19, 2008 10 10 Sept - Dec 2008 90 78

PAID WORK 2009 PAY DATES DAYS DAYS COMMENTS

Christmas Break: December 22, 2008 - January 2, 2009 10 0 January 2, 2009 January 16, 2009 10 10 Return to Work: January 5, 2009 January 30, 2009 10 10 February 13, 2009 10 10 February 27, 2009 10 9 Feb. 16, 2009 – Family Day March 13, 2009 10 10 March 27, 2009 10 5 Mid-Winter Break: March 16-20, 2009 April 9, 2009 10 9 Good Friday: April 10, 2009 April 24, 2009 10 9 Easter Monday: April 13, 2009 May 8, 2009 10 10 May 22, 2009 10 9 Victoria Day: May 18, 2009 June 5, 2009 10 10 June 19, 2009 10 10 End of School Year: June 26, 2009 June 26, 2009 5 5 (Equalization Included) Jan - June 2009 135 116

TOTAL WORK DAYS FOR 2008/2009 194

You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the World. Matt. 5:13, 14 THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN Those who teach will shine like stars for all eternity. Daniel 12:3 38

June 9, 2008 SUBJECT: 2-2

PAYDATE SCHEDULE ELEMENTARY TEACHERS, PRINCIPALS, VICE PRINCIPALS AND CO-ORDINATORS FOR THE 2008/2009 SCHOOL YEAR

WORK 2008 PAY DATES PAID DAYS DAYS COMMENTS Labour Day: September 1, 2008 September 5, 2008 10 4 School Re-Opens: September 2, 2008 September 12, 2008 10 5 September 26, 2008 10 10 October 10, 2008 10 10 October 24, 2008 10 9 Thanksgiving Day: October 13, 2008 November 7, 2008 10 10 November 21, 2008 10 10 Remembrance Day: November 11, 2008 December 5, 2008 10 10 December 19, 2008 10 10 Sept - Dec 2008 90 78

WORK 2009 PAY DATES PAID DAYS DAYS COMMENTS

Christmas Break: December 22, 2008 - January 2, 2009 10 0 January 2, 2009 January 16, 2009 10 10 Return to Work: January 5, 2009 January 30, 2009 10 10 February 13, 2009 10 10 February 27, 2009 10 9 Feb. 16, 2009 – Family Day March 13, 2009 10 10 March 27, 2009 10 5 Mid-Winter Break: March 16-20, 2009 April 9, 2009 10 9 Good Friday: April 10, 2009 April 24, 2009 10 9 Easter Monday: April 13, 2009 May 8, 2009 10 10 May 22, 2009 10 9 Victoria Day: May 18, 2009 June 5, 2009 10 10 June 19, 2009 10 10 End of School Year: June 26, 2009 June 26, 2009 5 5 (Equalization Included) Jan - June 2009 135 116

TOTAL WORK DAYS FOR 2008/2009 194

You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the World. Matt. 5:13, 14 THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN Those who teach will shine like stars for all eternity. Daniel 12:3 38

June 9, 2008 SUBJECT: 2-3

PAYDATE SCHEDULE A.P.S.S.P – 10-MONTH 6-DAY EMPLOYEES FOR THE 2008/2009 SCHOOL YEAR

PAID WORK 2008 PAY DATES DAYS DAYS COMMENTS August 29, 2008 10 3 Work Begins: August 27, 2008 September 12, 2008 10 9 Labour Day: September 1, 2008 September 26, 2008 10 10 October 10, 2008 10 10 October 24, 2008 10 9 Thanksgiving Day: October 13, 2008 November 7, 2008 10 10 November 21, 2008 10 10 Remembrance Day: November 11, 2008 December 5, 2008 10 10 December 19, 2008 10 10 Sept - Dec 2008 90 81

PAID WORK 2009 PAY DATES DAYS DAYS COMMENTS

Christmas Break: December 22, 2008 - January 2, 2009 10 0 January 2, 2009 January 16, 2009 10 10 Return to Work: January 5, 2009 January 30, 2009 10 10 February 13, 2009 10 10 February 27, 2009 10 9 Feb. 16, 2009 – Family Day March 13, 2009 10 10 March 27, 2009 10 5 Mid-Winter Break March 16-20, 2009 April 9, 2009 10 9 Good Friday: April 10, 2009 April 24, 2009 10 9 Easter Monday: April 13, 2009 May 8, 2009 10 10 May 22, 2009 10 9 Victoria Day: May 18, 2009 June 5, 2009 10 10 June 19, 2009 10 10 End of School Year: June 26, 2009 Last Day Worked: July 2, 2009 Final Pay: July 3, 2009 (Equalization July 3, 2009 9 8 Included) Jan - Jul 2009 139 119

TOTAL WORK DAYS FOR 2008/2009 200

You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the World. Matt. 5:13, 14 THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN Those who teach will shine like stars for all eternity. Daniel 12:3 38

June 9, 2008 SUBJECT: 2-4

PAYDATE SCHEDULE SCHOOL BASED EDUCATION SUPPORT STAFF - CUPE 1328- FOR THE 2008/2009 SCHOOL YEAR

2008 PAY DATES PAID DAYS COMMENTS Labour Day: September 1, 2008 September 12, 2008 9 School Re-Opens: September 2, 2008 September 26, 2008 10 October 10, 2008 10 October 24, 2008 10 Thanksgiving Day: October 13, 2008 November 7, 2008 10 November 21, 2008 10 Remembrance Day: November 11, 2008 December 5, 2008 10 December 19, 2008 10 Sept - Dec 2008 79

2009 PAY DATES PAID DAYS COMMENTS

Christmas Break: December 22, 2008 - January 2, 2009 10 January 2, 2009 January 16, 2009 10 Return to Work: January 5, 2009 January 30, 2009 10 February 13, 2009 10 February 27, 2009 10 Feb. 16, 2009 – Family Day March 13, 2009 10 March 27, 2009 10 Mid-Winter Break: March 16-20, 2009 April 9, 2009 10 Good Friday: April 10, 2009 April 24, 2009 10 Easter Monday: April 13, 2009 May 8, 2009 10 May 22, 2009 10 Victoria Day: May 18, 2009 June 5, 2009 10 June 19, 2009 10 End of School Year: June 26, 2009 July 3, 2009 5 Final Pay: July 3, 2009 Vacation Included Jan - June 2009 135

TOTAL PAID DAYS FOR 2008/2009 214

You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the World. Matt. 5:13, 14 THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN Those who teach will shine like stars for all eternity. Daniel 12:3 38

June 9, 2008 SUBJECT: 2-5

PAYDATE SCHEDULE INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE INSTRUCTORS FOR THE 2008/2009 SCHOOL YEAR

WORK 2008 PAY DATES PAID DAYS DAYS COMMENTS Labour Day: September 1, 2008 September 5, 2008 10 4 School Re-Opens: September 2, 2008 September 12, 2008 10 5 September 26, 2008 10 10 October 10, 2008 10 10 October 24, 2008 10 9 Thanksgiving Day: October 13, 2008 November 7, 2008 10 10 November 21, 2008 10 10 Remembrance Day: November 11, 2008 December 5, 2008 10 10 December 19, 2008 10 10 Sept - Dec 2008 90 78

WORK 2009 PAY DATES PAID DAYS DAYS COMMENTS

Christmas Break: December 22, 2008 - January 2, 2009 10 0 January 2, 2009 January 16, 2009 10 10 Return to Work: January 5, 2009 January 30, 2009 10 10 February 13, 2009 10 10 February 27, 2009 10 9 Feb. 16, 2009 – Family Day March 13, 2009 10 10 March 27, 2009 10 5 Mid-Winter Break: March 16-20, 2009 April 9, 2009 10 9 Good Friday: April 10, 2009 April 24, 2009 10 9 Easter Monday: April 13, 2009 May 8, 2009 10 10 May 22, 2009 10 9 Victoria Day: May 18, 2009 June 5, 2009 10 10 June 19, 2009 10 10 End of School Year: June 26, 2009 June 26, 2009 5 5 (Equalization Included) Jan - June 2009 135 116

TOTAL WORK DAYS FOR 2008/2009 194

You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the World. Matt. 5:13, 14 THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN Those who teach will shine like stars for all eternity. Daniel 12:3 38

June 9, 2008 SUBJECT: 2-6

PAYROLL BULLETIN PLEASE POST IN YOUR SCHOOL OR DEPARTMENT

NOTICE TO: All Staff Paid Two-Weeks in Arrears Msgr. Fraser Instructors, Continuing Education, Supply Teachers, Supply Secretaries, Supply Educational Assistants, Lunch Time Supervisors, Student Supervisors, Supply International Language Instructors, Temporary Staff, Supply Caretakers, Uncertified Substitutes, Summer School, Adult ESL and Nursery Instructors

BI-WEEKLY PAYMENT SCHEDULE FOR SEPTEMBER 2008 TO AUGUST 2009

PAYMENT SCHEDULE FOR TWO-WEEKS IN ARREARS PAY DATE DATE WORKED September 12, 2008 August 17, 2008 - August 30, 2008 September 26, 2008 August 31, 2008 - September 13, 2008 October 10, 2008 September 14, 2008 - September 27, 2008 October 24, 2008 September 28, 2008 - October 11, 2008 November 7, 2008 October 12, 2008 - October 25, 2008 November 21, 2008 October 26, 2008 - November 8, 2008 December 5, 2008 November 9, 2008 - November 22, 2008 December 19, 2008 November 23, 2008 - December 6, 2008 January 2, 2009 - Due to the 2 week Christmas Closure early payroll cut off, missing attendances that are not processed for the December 7, 2008 - December 20, 2008 January 2nd payroll, will be processed on the January 18th payroll. January 16, 2009 December 21, 2008 - January 3, 2009 January 30, 2009 January 4, 2009 - January 17, 2009 February 13, 2009 January 18, 2009 - January 31, 2009 February 27, 2009 February 1, 2009 - February 14, 2009 March 13, 2009 February 15, 2009 - February 28, 2009 March 27, 2009 March 1, 2009 - March 14, 2009 April 9, 2009 March 15, 2009 - March 28, 2009 April 24, 2009 March 29, 2009 - April 11, 2009 May 8, 2009 April 12, 2009 - April 25, 2009 May 22, 2009 April 26, 2009 - May 9, 2009 June 5, 2009 May 10, 2009 - May 23, 2009 June 19, 2009 May 24, 2009 - June 6, 2009 July 3, 2009 - Due to the school year end early payroll cut off, missing attendances that are not processed for the July 3rd June 7, 2009 - June 20, 2009 payroll, will be processed on the July 17th payroll. July 17, 2009 June 21, 2009 - July 4, 2009 July 31, 2009 July 5, 2009 - July 18, 2009 August 14, 2009 July 19, 2009 - August 1, 2009 August 28, 2009 August 2, 2009 -August 15, 2009

You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the World. Matt. 5:13, 14 THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN Those who teach will shine like stars for all eternity. Daniel 12:3 38

June 9, 2008 SUBJECT: 3a

PAYROLL BULLETIN PLEASE POST IN YOUR SCHOOL/FIELD CENTRE/DEPARTMENT

RECORDS OF EMPLOYMENT

For those employees intending to file for Employment Insurance Benefits please note that effective September 1, 2007 the TCDSB will submit Records of Employment directly to Service Canada via WEB ROE. You may apply in person or on-line at www.servicecanada.gc.ca. As per the attached information notice from Service Canada please use the Reference Number as provided when applying on-line. Please note Service Canada does not require a hard copy of the Record of Employment, therefore do not wait to receive your copy before applying.

The following schedule indicates the appropriate periods in which the Payroll Department will electronically submit Records of Employment to Service Canada.

GROUP LAST PAYROLL ROE TO BE SENT DATE ELECTRONICALLY TO SERVICE CANADA BY Child & Youth Care Workers July 4, 2008 July 11, 2008 Educational Assistants July 4, 2008 July 11, 2008 Music Non-Academic Instructors July 4, 2008 July 11, 2008 School Secretaries (10 Mth 10 days) July 4, 2008 July 11, 2008 School Secretaries (11 Mths) July 18, 2008 July 25, 2008 Supply Education Assistants July 18, 2008 July 25, 2008 Supply School Secretaries July 18, 2008 July 25, 2008 Student/Lunchtime Supervisors July 18, 2008 July 25, 2008 Supply Teachers July 18, 2008 July 25, 2008 Supply International Language Instr. July 18, 2008 July 25, 2008

Others (i.e. 10 month employees resigning, going on leave of absence, or ending a short-term contract) ROE will be issued the week following the final pay date of June 26, 2008.

CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Records of Employment will be issued the week following the final pay date of each program listed below:

Adult Education – Day Adult Education – Summer School Evening/Weekend

You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the World. Matt. 5:13, 14 THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN Those who teach will shine like stars for all eternity. Daniel 12:3 38

June 9, 2008 SUBJECT: 3b

Employees of School Boards and School Related Occupations Instructions for Applying for Employment Insurance

Complete your application for Employment Insurance You are encouraged to submit your application when benefits on-line at: you receive your Record of Employment if it is www.servicecanada.gc.ca paper. Your employer may have made arrangements A Reference Code has been assigned for Ontario residents to send the paper ROEs direct to Service Canada only. During the application process you will be asked for please check with your employer. You should file this Reference Code. during the week they were sent. The same Reference Codes will be used for Summer, Christmas and March break for 2008/2009. Please keep If your employer will be transmitting your Record via for your records. internet. You are encouraged to file in the week it is being transmitted. Your employer should be able to 3515012008SCHOOL - for service in English provide an estimated date the ROE will be transmitted. 3529012008FRENCH - for service in French You should not delay in filing more than 4 weeks Enter the Reference Code exactly as shown in capital after your last week of work or you may lose letters. These codes are case sensitive and will be open benefits. You do not need your Record(s) of for use only during the following periods. Employment to apply however they will be required to calculate your benefits. Summer 2008 02 June 08 to 01 Aug 08 Records of Employment with Serial Numbers starting December break 2008 8 Dec 08 to 23 Jan 09 with “W” or “S” do NOT need to be submitted to your Service Canada Centre. March break 2009 02 Mar 09 to 03 Apr 09 However, you are required to submit all Records of These Reference Codes should only be used if you are Employment not previously submitted to your local applying for regular benefits. Do not use if: SCC with Serial Numbers staring with “A”,”E” or • you are applying for special benefits (Sickness, “L” for all employment within the last 52 weeks (this Maternity, Parental or Compassionate Care includes any full-time, part-time or casual Benefits; or employment with another employer or school board). • you are pregnant and would like to automatically If you have questions please call the Employment switch to maternity benefits immediately after Insurance Call Centre (Monday to Friday from 8:30 collecting regular benefits. am to 4:30 pm) at 1-800-206-7218. You will be asked to provide personal information (Social Please review these service offerings during your Insurance Number, first and last name, date of birth, and visit to the Service Canada Website: your mother’s maiden name (her last name when she was born). If this information is not correctly entered, there Application for Employment Insurance on-line, may be a delay in processing your claim. Internet Reporting Service My EI Information on-line, You will no longer be asked to provide a return to work Tax Information Slips on-line - T4E date on your application.

Note: If your usual place of residence is located outside the province of Ontario, do not use the above Reference Codes when completing your application on-line.

You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the World. Matt. 5:13, 14 THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN Those who teach will shine like stars for all eternity. Daniel 12:3 38

June 9, 2008 SUBJECT: 3c

Employés des conseils scolaires et des professions scolaires connexes Directives à suivre pour les demandes d’assurance-emploi

Veuillez remplir votre demande de prestations Nous vous encourageons à présenter votre demande d’assurance-emploi en ligne au : lorsque vous recevez votre relevé d’emploi s’il est sous www.servicecanada.gc.ca forme de papier (numéros de série commençant par Un code de référence a été attribué qu’aux résidents de un « A », un « E » ou un « L »). Votre employeur peut l’Ontario. Vous devrez fournir ce code de référence au avoir envoyé vos RE directement à Service Canada. cours du processus de demande. Veuillez vérifier auprès de votre employeur. Ces codes de référence sont aussi valides pour les vacances d’été, de Noël et du mois de mars 2008/2009. Si votre employeur envoie votre relevé à Service Canada Conservez-les pour consultation ultérieure. électroniquement (numéros de série commençant par un « W » ou un « S »), nous vous encourageons à 3529012008FRENCH - pour le service en français présenter votre demande pendant la semaine que les RE 3515012008SCHOOL – pour le service en anglais sont transmis. Votre employeur devrait être en mesure de donner une date approximative. Inscrivez le code de référence tel quel en lettres majuscules. Ces codes sont sensibles aux lettres Vous ne devez pas retarder la présentation de la majuscules et minuscules et seront disponibles demande de plus de 4 semaines après votre dernière uniquement pendant les périodes suivantes. semaine de travail, sinon vous risquez de perdre vos prestations. Vous n’avez pas besoin de vos relevés Été 2008 2 juin 2008 au 1août 2008 d’emploi pour faire votre demande, cependant ils seront nécessaires afin de calculer le montant de vos Vacances de décembre 8 déc. 2008 au 23 jan. 2009 prestations. 2008 Si le numéro de série du relevé d’emploi commence Vacances de mars 2009 2 mars 2009 au 3 avril 2009 par un « W » ou un « S », vous n’avez PAS à le transmettre à votre Centre Service Canada. Ces codes de références doivent être utilisés uniquement Toutefois, vous devez présenter tous les relevés, dont si vous faites une demande pour les prestations le numéro de série commence par un « A », un « E » régulières. Ne les utilisez pas si : ou un « L », se rapportant à tous les emplois que vous • vous faites une demande de prestations spéciales avez occupés au cours des 52 dernières semaines et (prestations de maladie, de maternité, parentales ou que vous n’avez pas encore présentés à votre CSC de soignant); ou local (ce qui comprend tout emploi à temps plein ou à • vous êtes enceinte et vous aimeriez échanger temps partiel ou tout emploi occasionnel occupé chez automatiquement vos prestations de maternité un autre employeur ou conseil scolaire). immédiatement après avoir reçu les prestations Si vous avez des questions, veuillez communiquer par régulières. téléphone avec le Centre de services de l’assurance- Vous devrez fournir des renseignements personnels emploi (du lundi au vendredi de 8 h 30 à 16 h 30) en (numéro d’assurance sociale, prénom et nom de famille, composant le 1-800-206-7218. date de naissance, et le nom de jeune fille de votre mère (son nom de famille à la naissance). Si ces Veuillez consulter ces services sur le site Web de renseignements ne sont pas entrés correctement, le Service Canada : traitement de votre demande pourrait être retardé. Demande de prestations d’assurance-emploi en direct, Service de déclaration par Internet On ne vous demandera plus de fournir la date de retour Mes renseignements d’assurance-emploi (a.-e.) en direct, au travail sur votre demande. Feuillets de renseignements fiscaux en direct - T4E Nota : Si votre lieu de résidence habituel se situe à l’extérieur de l’Ontario, n’utilisez pas les codes de référence ci-dessus pour remplir votre demande en ligne.

You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the World. Matt. 5:13, 14 THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN Those who teach will shine like stars for all eternity. Daniel 12:3 38

June 9, 2008 SUBJECT: 4

STUDENT RECORDS (OSRs)

Reference: Min. of Education. The Ontario Student Record (OSR). 2000.

TRANSFER OF OSRs

Principals must NOT send any OSRs to another school or board in Ontario without a written and signed request form (signature of receiving principal/ vice principal or guidance head, in the case of secondary schools) Appendix H

Elementary schools must not forward any OSRs to secondary schools in June.

Secondary schools must not request OSRs until the students are present and enrolled after September 5th.

Before an OSR is transferred to the receiving school, the principal should review the contents to ensure that only that which is “conducive to the improvement of the student’s instruction” is left in the OSR.

This means removing notes for absences and tardiness; doctor’s notes; booklets produced in kindergarten etc. Report cards and special services files remain in the folder. Check that admit and demit dates for each year, the name of the school, signature of the teacher etc. are completed on the OSR folder before it leaves custody of the elementary school. Our former students depend on our accuracy in later years – admission to English schools in Quebec etc.

NOTE: The “Record of Accumulated Instruction in French As a Second Language” card must remain in the OSR throughout elementary and secondary school and must be forwarded inside the purged OSRs sent to the Archives and Records Management Department for microfilming and permanent retention.

The most secure method for transferring all OSR Folders is by Purolator Courier. This applies to both internal and external OSR transfers,

TCDSB schools may use internal courier service for transfer of records within the Board using approved Ministry of Education mailing envelopes. However, this method leaves no written record or proof of the transaction. Purolator Courier provides documentation so that these transfers can be monitored and OSR records retrieved if lost in transit.

Principals are invited to discuss any questions they may still have with: Shaaron Grogan-Sheahan Assistant Superintendent of Education, Corporate Services 416-222-8282, ext. 2162 [email protected]

You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the World. Matt. 5:13, 14 THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN Those who teach will shine like stars for all eternity. Daniel 12:3 38

June 9, 2008 SUBJECT: 5

NO EARLY DISMISSAL PRIOR TO SUMMER VACATION

There will be no early dismissal of students on the last day of school prior to the summer vacation.

The Toronto Catholic District School Board has completely harmonized School bus transportation services with the Toronto District School Board. This has resulted in significant savings for the TCDSB, but has taken away some of the flexibility we previously enjoyed.

The practice of early dismissal on the last of school before summer vacation and Christmas holidays is a practice of the TCDSB, which is not implemented by the TDSB. The TDSB will not be adopting this practice. Therefore, there will be no early dismissal on the Friday before Christmas or the last day of school in June.

SUBJECT: 6

THE MEDIA RESOURCE CENTRE

It’s that time of year again, when we need to do an inventory of our media collection

Please send back all videos/DVD’s that belong to the Media Resource Department. They are either in a blue or yellow video case, DVD format or a video kit (large white case) with our department name, catalogue number and bar code.

If any are still in your school by the end of June, please send them back through our courier.

Ordering for September: Please e-mail: [email protected] Website: http://libweb.tcdsb.org/cgi-bin/opac.exe/login?library=avlib&checkbox=checkbox

Did you know? We now have DVD/CD & VHS duplication. Mass duplication is available for schools who have captured the celebrations of 1st. Communion, Confirmation, Graduation, Video School Yearbook etc.

Booking Media Equipment: All requests for Media equipment are sent by email to: [email protected]

Our New Location: 97 Railside Rd., North York, Ontario 416-397-6569

You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the World. Matt. 5:13, 14 THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN Those who teach will shine like stars for all eternity. Daniel 12:3 38

June 9, 2008 SUBJECT: 7

DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS AND OR BROKEN FURNITURE, EQUIPMENT AND COMPUTERS

The summer is always a good time to cleanse the schools of unwanted items.

If you need the services of the warehouse to pick up such items as surplus or broken furniture, equipment or computers, please contact: Joan Czostkowski at [email protected] listing the items to be picked up.

For computers, please ensure that the appropriate disposal forms approved by the IT Department are provided to Joan in advance. Emidio Manini Manager of Maintenance East 97 Railside Road 416-393-5406

SUBJECT: 8

PERMITS FOR SCHOOL FUNCTIONS

SCHOOL YEAR 2008-2009 TCDSB POLICY B.R.05

TCDSB Principals are required to submit permit applications for all pre-scheduled school events or meetings (i.e. parent-teacher interviews, school council meetings, school dances, school anniversaries, team practices, etc.) for the 2008-2009 school year by JULY 4, 2008.

A permit is required for any event taking place after 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and for any part of the day on Saturday, Sunday and holidays.

This will ensure that these school functions are part of the Permits Calendar before any permits are approved for non-school organizations, as outlined in Policy B.R. 05.

Principals are also reminded about Item #1 in TCDSB Regulations for School Permits:

Minimum ten (10) days advance notice is required before a permit can be issued. This ten day notice applies to ALL.

Should you require further clarification or assistance, please contact: Angela DiMondo 416-222-8282, ext. 4370 [email protected]

You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the World. Matt. 5:13, 14 THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN Those who teach will shine like stars for all eternity. Daniel 12:3 38

June 9, 2008 SUBJECT: 9-1a

Toronto Association of Parents in Catholic Education - TAPCE - 2007-2008 Principal of Excellence Award - Nomination Form

April 18, 2008

Dear CSAC Chair and Parents:

Thanks to the many CSAC’s who submitted nomination forms for their Principals of Excellence, we will be hosting the TAPCE Principal of Excellence award again this year.

The winner of the 2006-2007 award, Mr. Pat Tari, was nominated by the parents of Blessed John XXIII and was presented with the TAPCE Principal of Excellence, 14K gold lapel pin. We were honoured to have the Minister of Education, Honourable Kathleen Wynne at the commissioning ceremony and she presented Mr. Tari and the twelve nominees with a TAPCE Principal of Excellence Award Certificate. Mr. Tari’s name was engraved on our TAPCE Principal of Excellence plaque that hangs proudly in the atrium of the Catholic Education Center.

A principal is a lifeline within the school. He or she nurtures relationships between the parent, school and parish community and is responsible to ensure that their school provides a safe and welcoming environment for our children.

Do you know a principal who encourages their students to always be the best they can be? Someone who is an innovator, an inspiration and a leader to his or her staff? Then you should nominate your principal for the TAPCE Principal of Excellence award.

We would like to acknowledge principals who have made extraordinary contributions to their school to help ensure a quality education for their students. He or she will be a person who works collaboratively with their parent community. A person who combines passion with the ability to lead, challenge, and support dignity for an inclusive environment.

The nominations for this award are open to all CSAC’s and the award winner will be announced at the next TAPCE Commissioning Ceremony in November 2008.

Deadline for submission is June 22, 2008.

Attached is the nomination form which consists of three pages: ; include all pages of the form with your submission (instructions are listed on first page of form) ; mail the completed form in a sealed envelope using the internal mail service available at your school. You can re-use the envelope this was mailed to you in or address your envelope to: TAPCE – Principal of Excellence Award Committee c/o OAPCE Room 312, St. Rita Catholic School 178 Edwin Ave., Toronto, ON M6P 3Z9

If you have any further questions, please contact your school’s TAPCE representative or email us at [email protected]. You can also leave a telephone message at 416-397-6800 ext. 88199.

Sincerely, TAPCE Principal of Excellence Award Committee

Website: www.tapce.ca; P: 416-397-6800 ext. 88199; Email: [email protected]

You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the World. Matt. 5:13, 14 THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN Those who teach will shine like stars for all eternity. Daniel 12:3 38

June 9, 2008 SUBJECT: 9-1b

Toronto Association of Parents in Catholic Education - TAPCE - 2007-2008 Principal of Excellence Award - Nomination Form

Name of School: ______

Name of Principal: ______

Name of CSAC Chair: ______Signature of Chair______

The Principal of Excellence Award for the 2007-2008 school year will be based on the (4) categories listed below. Please place a check mark next to each statement that applies to your Principal and give examples, testimonials etc in the space provided on the following page.

I. Communication

† Communicates regularly and in a timely manner with parents and members of the school community.

† Shares information with parents about issues and concerns he/she is facing in the school

† Encourages CSAC chair involvement in responding to parent issues/concerns when appropriate

† Encourages parents/members of the school community to raise concerns and takes appropriate action/follow up in a timely manner

† Takes a proactive stance to problem solving. Recognizes/identifies issues and takes action

† Forwards information to CSAC members in a timely manner

† Encourages parents to get involved in school events and activities and to participate on CSAC.

† Open to new ideas and demonstrates superior listening skills

II. Spirituality and Community Partnerships

† Fosters and promotes the values of our faith and beliefs

† Encourages daily participation in spiritual growth for students and staff

† Reinforces and encourages the importance of the sacraments

† Leads the development of student and community spirit

† Takes a leadership role to ensure that he/she provides a positive environment that builds bridges between the Church, Community and families in the school

Website: www.tapce.ca; P: 416-397-6800 ext. 88199; Email: [email protected]

You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the World. Matt. 5:13, 14 THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN Those who teach will shine like stars for all eternity. Daniel 12:3 38

June 9, 2008 SUBJECT: 9-1c

Toronto Association of Parents in Catholic Education - TAPCE - 2007-2008 Principal of Excellence Award - Nomination Form

III. Builds School/Community Spirit

† Recognizes and reinforces by his/her actions the important roles parents have in the school community

† Participates/attends extra-curricular student activities such as sporting events, academic competitions, graduation, first communion, etc.

† Motivates teachers to participate/organize extra-curricular activities

† Advocate for school.

† Demonstrates compassion and commitment.

† Demonstrates "in school practices" that foster and promote an inclusive school environment

IV. Demonstrates Professionalism

† Well organized

† Well informed and knowledgeable on current issues impacting the school community.

† Strong conflict resolution/negotiation skills

† Acts with integrity and respect at all times

Please add comments, examples, testimonials in this section-attach separate paper if necessary.

I. Communication

______

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You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the World. Matt. 5:13, 14 THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN Those who teach will shine like stars for all eternity. Daniel 12:3 38

June 9, 2008 SUBJECT: 9-1d

Toronto Association of Parents in Catholic Education - TAPCE - 2007-2008 Principal of Excellence Award - Nomination Form

II. Spirituality and Community Partnerships

______

III. Builds School/Community Spirit

______

IV. Demonstrates Professionalism

______

To validate the nomination, signatures are required from (3) other members of the school community (i.e. teachers, parents, priests etc.)

Name Position Signature

1.

2.

3.

For additional comments, please attach a separate page if necessary.

Website: www.tapce.ca; P: 416-397-6800 ext. 88199; Email: [email protected]

You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the World. Matt. 5:13, 14 THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN Those who teach will shine like stars for all eternity. Daniel 12:3 38

June 9, 2008 SUBJECT: 9-2

What's the meaning of 'home'? A writing contest for grade 4, 5 & 6 students

From October 6 to November 14, 2008, students in grades 4, 5 and 6 can enter the Meaning of Home writing contest in support of Habitat for Humanity.

By entering, students have the chance to make a difference in their community – the winner will be part of the ultimate gift: A $60,000 contribution towards the building of a Habitat home in or near the winner’s community.

Teachers can incorporate the writing contest into their classroom activities and assignments. As you know, one of the key elements of language learning is to interact and connect with individuals. Here’s how the writing contest helps teachers meet some core requirements: • The writing contest provides students with the opportunity to produce an original piece of work that reflects their capacity for independent critical thought. • The contest is an activity that students will see as meaningful; one that challenges them to think creatively about a topic that directly impacts their lives–the meaning of home–and will ultimately improve their writing skills.

You can download a complete, ready-to-go Education Module – including a lesson plan, activity ideas, writing tips and a Habitat for Humanity fact sheet – and full contest details at www.meaningofhome.ca (French: www.sensdunchezsoi.ca) If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Kaltiainen, Corporate and Public Affairs x 864, Veritas Communications T 416.482.0864 www.veritascanada.com 370 King Street West, Suite 800, Box 46 Toronto, Ontario, M5V 1J9 Main phone number 416.482.2248 Toll free number 1.888.513.8733

SUBJECT: 9-3a

The York University Faculty of Education Alumni Association (YUFEAA) is pleased to announce the tenth annual Excellence in Teaching Award.

The Alumni Association seeks to honour a teacher who has graduated from the Faculty of Education at York University and who has made a significant difference to the lives of students, colleagues, schools, and/or communities. The winner of this year’s York University, Faculty of Education Alumni Association’s Excellence in Teaching Award will receive a $1,000 cash award sponsored by Manulife Financial.

The YUFEAA Excellence in Teaching Award recognizes an educator who has made an outstanding contribution to the field of education. Such an educator will have demonstrated many of the following criteria over time: - enhances students’ lives through the act of teaching - creates collaborative, innovative teaching environments - supports, honours, and celebrates excellence in teaching on a continuous basis - advocates for teachers and the teaching profession - recognizes and demonstrates through actions, the importance of assisting/mentoring/supporting his/her colleagues in education - participates in partnerships within and beyond school / board communities - promotes equity in education - participates, promotes, and/or facilitates continuous professional growth and development - implements innovative teaching methods, creative program design, & exciting learning opportunities for students demonstrates professionalism in teaching and models teaching as a respected profession

You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the World. Matt. 5:13, 14 THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN Those who teach will shine like stars for all eternity. Daniel 12:3 38

June 9, 2008 SUBJECT: 9-3b

Nominations must be received by 4:30 p.m. Friday, June 27, 2008 To ensure confidentiality, nominations may not be submitted by fax or electronic mail.

Who is eligible for nomination? All educators who are graduates of York University’s Faculty of Education Pre-service (BEd), In-service (AQ, PQP), or Graduate Studies (MEd., PhD) programs are eligible to be nominated for this award. NOTE: Those who have received the York University Faculty of Education Alumni Association Excellence in Teaching Award in a previous year may not be re-nominated. All other nominees from previous years, including finalists, are eligible.

Who may nominate an educator? An educator may be nominated by anyone who has direct knowledge of the nominee’s unique contributions, achievements, and/or classroom approaches. A nominator might be: a parent, guardian, or caregiver; a school leader (Principal, Vice-principal, Department Head, etc.); a professional colleague; a consultant, resource teacher, or school board administrator; a professional association; a School Council; a current or former student

How do I nominate a teacher? 1. Speak to the educator you wish to nominate to ensure that he or she is willing to accept the nomination. (Confirm that the person you wish to nominate is a graduate of the Faculty of Education, York University.) 2. Ask the nominee for a résumé to include in the nomination package. 3. Complete the attached nomination form and ask the nominee to sign it 4. Describe, in a covering letter of no more than 500 words, how this educator has made an outstanding contribution to education. 5. Include documentation highlighting the nominee’s excellence in teaching through contributions such as: varied teaching experiences, enhancement of student learning in the classroom and beyond, innovations in teaching and curriculum, collaborative efforts, support and advocacy for the teaching profession, promotion of equity, ongoing commitment to professional growth. Evidence of these characteristics may be submitted in the form of: - testimonial letters (2 maximum) limited to 250 words each. These letters may be from a student, a parent, a colleague, a supervisor, a community representative - recognitions such as newspaper clippings or articles written about the educator that acknowledge the nominee’s contribution to education - educational articles authored by the educator - outlines of innovative curriculum (a Table of Contents will suffice for lengthy documents) 6. Make four (4) copies of the nomination package that includes the nomination form, the nominee’s résumé, testimonials, and supporting documentation. 7. Submit the nomination package, no later than 4:30 p.m., Friday, June 27, 2008 to: Faculty of Education Alumni Association Excellence in Teaching Awards Committee c/o Chair Faculty of Education 135 Winters College York University 4700 Keele Street Toronto, Ontario M3J 1P3

The York University Faculty of Education Alumni Association’s Excellence in Teaching Award Committee will receive nominations for the 2007/2008 Award and will review all nominations in relation to the criteria. A recommended short list of finalists will be given to the Award Jury (comprised of leaders in education, business, and the community at large) who will select the Award winner for this year.

All finalists will be contacted by phone or letter. The recipient of the YUFEAA Excellence in Teaching Award will be notified by a representative from the Awards Committee. All finalists will be invited to, and recognized at the Faculty of Education Awards Reception in the Fall of 2008

You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the World. Matt. 5:13, 14 THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN Those who teach will shine like stars for all eternity. Daniel 12:3 38

June 9, 2008 SUBJECT: 9-3c

You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the World. Matt. 5:13, 14 THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN Those who teach will shine like stars for all eternity. Daniel 12:3 38

June 9, 2008 SUBJECT: 9-4

The 2008 Dr. Albert Rose Bursary Program The Dr. Albert Rose Bursary program was established in 1984 by the Ontario Mortgage and Housing Corporation to help public housing tenants with the costs of a postsecondary education. The program is named in honour of the late Dr. Albert Rose who dedicated his life’s work to education and social housing.

Eligibility rules: The Dr. Albert Rose Bursary is a one-time only award program. All members of rent-geared-to-income households in Ontario, including those living in public housing, non-profit, co-op, and private rent supplement units can receive a bursary award, as long as they meet the eligibility requirements. You will need to ask your housing provider for a letter that confirms you are a member of rent-geared-to-income household. In order to be eligible for an award, you must: Have never before received a Dr. Albert Rose Bursary award payment. Be a member of a rent-geared-to-income household in Ontario Be an Ontario resident Be enrolled in an eligible education program Have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN) card

The Dr. Albert Rose Bursary Program offers two types of bursary awards. Full bursary awards are available for students attending the first or second year of a program in a recognized postsecondary institution and who are carrying a full course load. The program must lead to a degree, diploma or certificate. The maximum award for a full bursary is $3,000. The amount of the award will be based on the number of qualified applicants. The 2007 full bursary award was $1,883. Part bursary awards are available for those who are enrolled in a trade or skills based training program that is at least four weeks in length, or an adult learning program or first or second year courses of a part time postsecondary program. The maximum award for the part bursary is $1,000. The amount of the award will be based on the number of qualified applicants. The 2007 part bursary award was $630. Courses must start after March 31, 2008 and before April 1, 2009.

Application deadline Applications must be post marked no later than Friday, July 4, 2008 or be received no later than 5:00 pm Friday, July 4, 2008.

Selection process Once the deadline for applications has passed, each application package is reviewed to decide whether the applicant has supplied all the required information and is eligible to receive a full or a part bursary award. At the end of August 2008, a letter will be sent to all applicants telling them whether they will receive an award. Successful applicants will be told what they need to do to collect their award. If you leave school, you will be asked to repay all or part of the award. You are not entitled to the full amount if you do not finish your courses as planned. Note: Dr. Albert Rose Bursary awards may be taxable. If you receive an award, you will also receive a T4A form in February which will indicate the total payments you received in the previous calendar year. You will need to claim this amount when you are filing your income tax.

What documentation do I need? Along with a copy of your completed, signed and dated application, you must send the following supporting documentation: Verification of your a rent-geared-to-income status Transcripts of latest available records/prior credits from either your final year of high school or your first year of postsecondary education Proof of acceptance/enrolment in program A photocopy of your SIN card.

For full details, please refer to the application instruction sheet. see http://www.mah.gov.on.ca/site4.aspx

Send application and supporting documents By mail, courier, fax, or hand delivery to: Dr. Albert Rose Bursary Program Division & Agency Support Unit, Housing Division Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing 777 Bay St, 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON M5G 2E5 Telephone: (416) 585-6021 Facsimile: (416) 585-6234

More information? http://www.mah.gov.on.ca/site4.aspx e-mail: [email protected] Tel: 416-585-6021

You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the World. Matt. 5:13, 14 THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN Those who teach will shine like stars for all eternity. Daniel 12:3 38

June 9, 2008 SUBJECT: 9-5

AWARD OF MERIT – Local 1328 – RECEIPENTS

Office, Clerical and Technical

Jane Renzetti – Library Technician – St. G. Lalemont/St. J. deBrebeuf

Helen Arduni – Head Secretary – James Cardinal McGuigan

SBESS

Lily Weston – Education Assistant - St. Raymond

Ingrid Salt – Child and Youth Worker - St. Francis de Sales

ESL Adult

MaryJane Nice – ESL Instructor – Mary Ward

ESL Nursery

Agata Malik – ESL Nursery Worker – St. Williams

Student Supervisor

Lena Morra – Secondary School Student Supervisor - Michael Power/St. Joseph Secondary School

Student Bursary

Amanda Leo – daughter of Doria Leo – Education Assistant – Joseph Cardinal Slipyj

Antonio Lombardi – son of Christine Lombardi – Education Assistant – St. Nicholas

You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the World. Matt. 5:13, 14 THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN Those who teach will shine like stars for all eternity. Daniel 12:3 38

June 9, 2008 SUBJECT: 10-1

Pope Paul School goes green May 29, 2008 LISA RAINFORD www.insidetoronto.com, Bloor West Villager

Instead of looking for shade under the play structure like they did to last summer, students from Pope Paul Catholic School will be able to seek refuge under 17 mature trees that were planted Wednesday around the perimeter of their school. When GreenHere, a not-for-profit community environmental group that works to improve the urban forest in the Davenport neighbourhood, approached the staff and advisory council at Pope Paul about greening the school yard, they thought it was a "fantastic" idea. According to principal George Vincente, Pope Paul had a typical inner city school yard- barren with a lot of concrete, surrounded by a chain link fence. "GreenHere has been fabulous," said Paula Abelha, co-chair of the Catholic School Parent Advisory Council. "They're incredible, they've done most of the work - 80 per cent. We're very supportive of the work they've been doing." The greening project, which began last year, involved the costly endeavor of removing a portion of the asphalt, a task funded by the Toronto Regional Conservation Authority and made possible by GreenHere. A celebration of the school's playground make-over will take place Saturday from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Additional planting of bushes and shrubs will take place during the celebratory event. "We want to plant a vegetable or herb garden for the kids to use," said Abelha. "They'll take care of it. We're going to start a gardening club." The children will not only tend to the garden, but to the watering and mulching needs of the new trees, which were planted by a contractor because at 500 pounds each were far too heavy for the community to plant itself. "In the beginning, the trees require a lot of watering to make sure the roots take," Abelha, a mother of two children - one in JK and another in Grade 3, who both attend Pope Paul, said. "GreenHere came to the school and taught the kids what to do." It's been quite an extensive project, Abelha said. GreenHere secured corporate donors, including FedEx, Tree Canada and Tim Hortons while the school applied for money and received $15,000 from the Toronto Catholic District School Board's Environmental Initiatives Fund. "On Saturday, it's for the community," Abelha said. "We're very, very excited about this. This is a nice treat for us to see that something great is happening. There's so much negativity in the area." Abelha is especially happy about the health benefits that the greenery will provide not just as a parent, but a respiratory therapist. "My daughter, she's had issues with asthma since she was one-year old."

SUBJECT: 10-2

You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the World. Matt. 5:13, 14 THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN Those who teach will shine like stars for all eternity. Daniel 12:3 38

June 9, 2008 SUBJECT: 10-3

The Villager, May 30, 2008

SUBJECT: 10-4

Scarborough soccer squads at OFSAA June 3, 2008 03:37 PM www.insidetoronto.com

Scarborough will be well represented at the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) provincial championships in the top quad-A level. The playdowns are being held June 9-11, the boys in Windsor, the girls in Hamilton.

In girls play, Scarborough schools won their respective finals in both the Toronto District School Board and the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) playdowns.

Pope John Paul II won its TCDSB city final on Monday 2-0 over North York's St. Basil. Goal scorers were Angela Sullivan and Laura Kimoto.

Birchmount Park won its TDSB city quad-A final last Wednesday 6-0 over North York's Newtonbrook.

In boys play, Agincourt lost the TDSB city final 5-1 to East York Collegiate last Wednesday.

But Agincourt earned the TDSB's second berth to OFSAA when it defeated cross-town rival Birchmount Park 2-1 on Monday in a special OFSAA qualifier match.

You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the World. Matt. 5:13, 14 THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN Those who teach will shine like stars for all eternity. Daniel 12:3 38

June 9, 2008 SUBJECT: 10-5

McLuhan sweeps rugby titles Teams advanced to this week's OFSAA championships June 4, 2008 10:11 AM Norm Nelson City Centre The Mirror – www.insidetoronto.com

Marshal McLuhan Catholic Secondary School was the undisputed power in rugby this year in their local Toronto league, the Toronto District College Athletic Association. The midtown Toronto school, at 1107 Avenue Rd., had both its senior men's and women's rugby teams win their respective playoff championships, with both qualifying for the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations provincial championships, which are slated to wrap up Friday, June 6. The senior women's team won 15-0 over Scarborough's Cardinal Newman. "It was much tighter a game than the score looked," said coach Rob Brohman, who spoke to The Mirror Tuesday, June 3, just prior to boarding a bus for OFSAA. "It was only 5-0 at half and then 20 minutes into the second half we scored a second try to go up 10, and then we scored on the last play of the game to go up 15." Brohman also coaches the senior men's team and their game - 17-14 in overtime to North York's Senator O'Connor - was as close as the score indicated. Gordon Verok was an instant hero when he sailed a penalty kick through the uprights to break the 14-14 deadlock. He also converted trys by Simon Burke and Jahmar Speid. The local school came through at the right time as they avenged two previous losses to Senator O'Connor, 28-14 and 17-10. "I think we played better as a team, the guys understood what we were trying to accomplish on defence a lot better. We built for the playoffs - we do that every year," Brohman said. The senior men's team seem to be establishing a strong local reputation in rugby with three Toronto District College Athletic Association titles in the last four years. "But we've never been favourites, the three years we won, all three were upsets," he said. While the Marshall McLuhan team may be gaining a reputation as a giant killer in Toronto, Brohman cautioned not to expect a David versus Goliath outcome at OFSAA, which is being played in Durham Region. In fact, in almost unprecedented candor for a coach, when asked if his team has any chance to pull off the upset at OFSAA, he replied bluntly: "No." For the opening game, he elaborated, "we're playing Brantford who's ranked No. 1 in the province and they're killing everybody ... "I'm not being disrespectful to my team. It's just that team's very good." The expected outcome against Brantford (which went beyond The Mirror's press deadline Thursday), can't take away from the fact that for his team it's been "a great year". "They played with a lot of heart and courage. It was excellent." In the senior women's playdowns in Ottawa, Marshal McLuhan, on paper at least, had a much easier opening matchup, drawing seventh-ranked Philip Pocock. Marshal McLuhan's success at rugby made for a difficult decision for Brohman, given he's head coach for both teams. In the end, he accompanied the senior women's team to Ottawa. With the senior men's team is Jeff Ferguson, "another teacher and an alumni who played for me a few years back."

You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the World. Matt. 5:13, 14 THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN Those who teach will shine like stars for all eternity. Daniel 12:3 38

June 9, 2008 SUBJECT: 10-6

Scarborough's de Guzman named Spanish team's top player Former Robbie champ played for North Scarborough soccer league June 3, 2008 NORM NELSON

Scarborough's Julian de Guzman, who scored to give Canada an eye opening, albeit, brief late-game, 2-2 tie with world powerhouse Brazil (Canada went on to lose 3-2), during a friendly on the weekend, will next hope to help Canada qualify for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. The Canadian leg of the 2010 qualifier series against Saint Vincent and the Grenadines will take place on Friday, June 20, 7:30 p.m., at Stade Saputo in Montréal. De Guzman is not only the first Canadian ever to play in Spain's La Liga, considered by some as the top league in the world, but he was just recently accorded a prestigious honour, being named player of the year for his team, Deportivo la Coruna. Last year was also a good one at the national team level as well, capped with a three goal performance and a tournament MVP at the 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup. A talented family, to state the obvious, de Guzman's younger brother, 20-year-old Jonathan, also plays first division soccer in Europe, for Rotterdam-based Feyenoord. Prior to his stunning entrance as an 18-year-old rookie, Jonathan had played in the club's youth system since he was 12. That, in part, prompted him to apply for his Dutch citizenship, which he very recently acquired, and to indicate that he will suit up for the Netherlands in international competition. He was not chosen by the Dutch for Euro 2008 but is expected to suit up for the Dutch at this year's Beijing Olympics, which features U-23 competition in the men's division. Both brothers suited up for the North Scarborough Soccer Club where their father, Bobby, was a former coach. Julian, now 24, played with them until he was 16, including an Ontario Cup championship. At that point the former honours student at Cardinal Newman Catholic High School was given an opportunity by his family to head over to Europe for tryouts, which were ultimately successful. Jonathan, whose last school in Scarborough was St. Rose of Lima elementary school, suited up with North Scarborough teams from four until 12 years. By that time he was playing with 16 year olds, and his family was able to also send him over to Europe for tryouts, which were also ultimately successful. FINAL KICKS Julian de Guzman doesn't have to come back to Scarborough to feel at home. The national team currently includes two other regulars from Scarborough who also suited up against Brazil - Dwayne De Rosario, one of Major League Soccer's top stars who plays for Houston Dynamo; and Adrian Serioux, one of the MSL's staunch defenders who currently suits up for FC Dallas. Serioux just recently got himself fined $1,000 in addition to $250 for a red card for an aggressive tackle of David Beckham, late in a game on May 18 that Serioux' team was losing 5-1. Also taken in consideration by the MSL commissioner was a comment Serioux had made in an interview in a British paper the previous year. "His salary and lifestyle has a lot of players thinking, 'We've dedicated our lives to the game and will have nothing to retire on.' He's great for MLS, but me and a few others are going after him. He's made us feel unappreciated. If Beckham can't handle it, he can play ping-pong or tennis. ... There'll be no line to cross with him, I don't have a line. If he's on the ball, he's there to be hit hard." De Rosario, meanwhile, who anchored the Houston's MLS playoff championship win last season (in a 2-1 win, he set up the first goal, scored the second goal and was named game MVP), almost drew Canada even with Brazil at 3- 3. However, his rushed but open kick from within the penalty area in the 80th minute shot over the crossbar and into the stands. De Guzman and de Rosario, who are both former Robbie soccer tournament champs, split Canadian Soccer Association top awards this past winter, De Rosario winning his third straight player of the year award and De Guzman winning the CSA's fan favourite which was determined by a cross country vote.

You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the World. Matt. 5:13, 14 THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN Those who teach will shine like stars for all eternity. Daniel 12:3 38

June 9, 2008 SUBJECT: 10-7

Minister Celebrates Energy Conservation with St. Henry Catholic School The Honourable Gerry Phillips, Minister of Energy, visited St. Henry Catholic School during Energy Conservation Week 2008. The visit was in celebration of the school’s silver certification as an EcoSchool. Students and staff at the school have been working throughout the year on a variety of initiatives, including turning off lights and computer monitors when not in use, the introduction of boomerang (litterless) lunches and the creation of a butterfly garden.

The Minister is greeted by Kindergarten students and a bouquet of flowers.

The Kindergarten classes perform a song about recycling and waste reduction.

The St. Henry EcoTeam leads the Minister on a tour of the school and shows off their new butterfly garden (left).

Janice Rego, Ecoteam leader, and the St. Henry Planet Protectors receive their official certification from Minister Phillips (above).

A prayer for Mother Earth (left).

Principal Donna Fahlenbock chats with the Minister.

You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the World. Matt. 5:13, 14 THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN Those who teach will shine like stars for all eternity. Daniel 12:3 38

June 9, 2008 SUBJECT: 10-8

Meagan’s “Mini-Walk” at St. Raphael Catholic School

Students at St. Raphael Catholic School have been gathering together to send a message of ‘Kids helping Kids’ through their support of Meagan’s Walk.

Meagan's Walk was named for Meagan Bebenek, a former student at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School, who passed away in 2001 from brain stem glioma. In Meagan’s memory, Denise established an annual Mother’s Day walk to help raise funds for the Meagan Bebenek Endowment Fund for Brain Tumour Research.

Students at St. Raphael were introduced to Meagan’s story and, through readings, they learned about other courageous children sending out messages of hope and love in times of hardship. The students began to think about what they can do to help. It began as a simple gesture of creating paper cranes as a sign of hope, the same cranes that Meagan was given by her classmates at Our Lady of Sorrows when she fell ill. These cranes were brought to the Hospital for Sick Children on the Launch of Meagan’s Walk three years ago. This message was empowering the students to take responsible actions demonstrate their will to help.

The following year, students at the school began asking in September if they can be part of Meagan’s Walk again. The enthusiasm spread throughout the school and soon, teachers began asking about the event. Last year, St. Raphael formed a team of over 40 staff and families who participated in the walk on Mother’s Day. It was a powerful moment when they gathered in front of Sick Kids, and joined hands with other children, mothers, fathers, siblings, friends. All gathered had been touched by the powerful message of hope from an angel named Meagan. and looked towards the hospital, knowing that the children in there all needed their show of support, and raised their arms in a unified hug. Now in the third year and the school community has continued to learn that they send a powerful message. Staff and students are listening, parents are listening, the community is listening, and all are learning from each other.

This year, St. Raphael held its first Meagan’s Mini Walk. Over 550 students, teachers, and parents gathered in a sea of pink and purple (Meagan’s favourite colours), and walked around St. Raphael as Meagan’s song “Goodnight My Angel” carried them forward. The group formed a circle facing the school and joined hands to form a complete chain, “hugging” the school. Silvia Kennedy, a retired principal of Our Lady of Sorrows and a Meagan’s walk committee member, was present at this event

Submitted by: Adrian Pope Teacher St. Raphael Catholic School and proud mother of Julian Pope, brain tumour survivor.

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You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the World. Matt. 5:13, 14 THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN Those who teach will shine like stars for all eternity. Daniel 12:3 38

June 9, 2008 SUBJECT: 10-9

Students Study Black Creek Area Students in Grades 1 to 8 at St. Gerard Majella Catholic School were treated to a day of environmental awareness by the Toronto Region Conservation Authority. The students participated in activities designed to raise awareness about the importance of wetlands for migratory birds. In addition, each student planted aquatic plants in designated areas around Black Creek. The students also explored different skulls and furs of animals found in the Black Creek habitat.

The day was planned in preparation for a special project which will see each student from the school release a trout into Black Creek.

Principal Nick Biagini and students from St. Gerard Majella Catholic School

SUBJECT: 10-10

Loretto Student Ontario Chess Champion

Grade 11 student Ashley Lu Russo of Loretto College School received the Bronze Medal at the May 17, 2008 Ontario Girls' Chess Championships.

Natalia Khoudgarian, Canadian Women Champion presented Ashley with her medals at the Award Presentation.

You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the World. Matt. 5:13, 14 THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN Those who teach will shine like stars for all eternity. Daniel 12:3 38

June 9, 2008 SUBJECT: 10-11

CULTURE JAM AT NOTRE DAME BEACHES/DANFORTH SNAP MAGAZINE 2008 JUNE The entire Notre Dame High School community celebrated Canada’s diverse Canadian cultures with a display of music, dance and food. Participants had the opportunity to sample tasty traditional foods from various cultures and learn about various customs and histories. Guests were also entertained with the rich and expressive rhythms of various dances and songs from a wide variety of cultures. It was a wonderful, tasty and enriching afternoon for all involved and we look forward to next year. Notre Dame High School is located at 12 Malvern Avenue just north of Kingston Road. The entire Notre Dame High School community will celebrate Canada’s diverse Canadian cultures on Saturday, May 10th from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. at the school, located at 12 Malvern Avenue, Toronto. Participants will have an opportunity to sample tasty traditional foods from various cultures, learn about their various customs and histories and be entertained by their rich and expressive rhythms of their dance and music. Tickets to “Culture Jam” cost $5 and family passes are $20. For more information, contact the school at 416-393-5501

Italian Booth - handing out samples are Hosting the great food of Guyana we have Samantha, Jessica, Cassandra and Nicole Andrea, Karen and Antonia

Food and Culture from the Philippines combining our flags

Bright lights shone on Japan Kenya was bright and colourful India gathers as a group

You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the World. Matt. 5:13, 14 THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN Those who teach will shine like stars for all eternity. Daniel 12:3 38

June 9, 2008 SUBJECT: 10-12

Gold Medal Winner at National Skills Canada Competition

Cardinal Newman Secondary Catholic School and the Toronto Catholic District School Board congratulate Kathleen Gatti for her gold medal performance at the National Skills Canada Prepared Speech competition held in Calgary, Alberta on Tuesday, May 27th.

This resounding victory was preceded by Kathleen’s first place standing in the Provincial competition held in Kitchener on May the 6th. Kathleen’s victory at the national level was no easy task. There were five provinces and five schools participating and all the contestants had their eyes on “the prize”.

According to Newman’s Gifted Coordinator, Victor Hylton, “Kathleen’s preparation leading up to the competitions was intensive and thorough, her delivery was flawless and her conviction unwavering,”

The Skills Canada provincial level winners were: Kathleen Gatti - Cardinal Newman Catholic Secondary School (Prepared Speech), Jennifer Lee - St. Joseph’s Morrow Park Catholic Secondary School (Graphic Design) and James Hong/Patrice Mitchell - Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts - (Geographic Information Systems).

SUBJECT: 10-13

The month of May was officially recognized by the Government of Canada in 2002 as Asian Heritage Month. Submitted by Bernice Peacock

The TCDSB and TDSB have once again jointly organized the Secondary Student Asian Heritage Month Symposium, which was held at OISE on May 8th. The co-chairs of this event were Bernice Peacock from the TCDSB and Karlo Cabrera from the TDSB.

The Symposium consisted of inspiring and fascinating workshops, speakers and performers (with a delicious lunch for nearly 400 people). Five teachers from Blessed Mother Teresa C.S.S. conducted informative and lively workshops on various topics that included: My Secret Identity, Asian Youth in Leadership Positions, Stereotypes in the South Asian Community, Exploring the Filipino Canadian Identity. Volunteers for this event consisted of students from Blessed Mother Teresa.

The richness of the cultural contribution that people of Asian descent have made in this city and our learning communities is hard to imagine and we were able to celebrate and share our teachers’ experiences with hundreds of enthusiastic students representing a wide range of many diverse backgrounds.

Our school was also privileged and honoured to have our Vice Principal Mrs. Bernice Peacock as co-emcee with Superintendent Peter Chang from the TDSB at the Asian Heritage Month “Celebrating Asian Heritage Through the Arts. This event was attended by 1000 students from the TCDSB and TDSB at Central Technical School on May 23/08. Students from a myriad of cultures participated and performed as well as entertained dignitaries, staff and students from the TCDSB and TDSB.

You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the World. Matt. 5:13, 14 THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN Those who teach will shine like stars for all eternity. Daniel 12:3 38

June 9, 2008 SUBJECT: 10-14

History Fair at Don Bosco On May 27/ 2008, Don Bosco Catholic Secondary School experienced its first Grade 10 History Fair in the school library. Students prepared and presented various topics including: Canadian involvement in both World Wars and the development of Canadian culture throughout the 20th Century. Through this experience, students were exposed to different research methods and team building skills. In addition, they were expected to present their topics to a series of judges in a creative fashion. All those who took part developed a new appreciation for Canadian History. Submitted by: Tim Stewart, Teacher Don Bosco Catholic Secondary School

Below: Auschwitz Display - L to R. Ms. Greto, Stephanie Da Silva, Danielle Tavone and Mr. Crawford

Right: History of Honest Ed's Display - L to R. Jessica Greene, Daniela Iniguez, Shirley Pino Blacio

Below: World War I Canadian Heroes Display - L to R. David Patino, Thomas Daniel, Daniel Coulson

Right: Vanda Greto, History Teacher/Organize, Don Bosco Catholic Secondary School and Paul Crawford, Superintendent of Education

You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the World. Matt. 5:13, 14 THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN Those who teach will shine like stars for all eternity. Daniel 12:3 38

June 9, 2008 SUBJECT: 10-15

Brebeuf Jazz Hits High Note

2008 has been an exceptional year for the Brebeuf Jazz program. In February, both groups participated in the Kiwanis Music Festival. Fear of Romance, the jazz combo, left the adjudicator speechless with their original compositions and excellent musicianship.

BC Jazz, the stageband, dominated the category scoring an amazing 90% to take first place. Two weeks later, they were awarded the Francis Arrigo scholarship for best in jazz.

Later that month both groups competed in the regional finals of MusicFest Canada. The many hours of hard rehearsal were rewarded as both groups were given award winning invitations to the all Canadian Finals in Ottawa. After several weeks of scrambling to make travel arrangements, the bands were set to travel to Ottawa for four days in May.

Fear of Romance was the first to perform and received glowing reports from all four judges, not only on their talent and musicianship, but their ability to write all original material. For their efforts they received a silver metal.

BC Jazz performed several hours later and amazed the judges with their skilled articulation and jazz interpretations. Much to everyone’s delight the band took home a gold metal. We look forward to next year’s jazz season as all band members are returning to Brebeuf.

SUBJECT: 10-16a

You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the World. Matt. 5:13, 14 THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN Those who teach will shine like stars for all eternity. Daniel 12:3 38

June 9, 2008 SUBJECT: 10-16b

You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the World. Matt. 5:13, 14 THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN Those who teach will shine like stars for all eternity. Daniel 12:3 38

June 9, 2008 SUBJECT: 11

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.

John Conroy father of John Conroy, Child and Youth Worker at Bishop Allen Academy

Patrick Cooney brother of James Cooney, Occasional Teacher, TCDSB

Elena Marmara daughter of Josie Marmara (née Damiano), Teacher at St. Nicholas Catholic School

Heather Morgan retired Teacher at Loretto College School

Cesira Naddeo mother of Frank Naddeo, Driver at Warehouse Distribution Centre

Domenico Pontieri father of Frank Pontieri, Head Caretaker at Holy Spirit Catholic School

Egidio Santarossa father of Franco Santarossa, Teacher at Monsignor Percy Johnson Catholic High School and Mara Santarossa, Teacher at St. Basil-the-Great College School

Dennis Vieira father of Dr. Tracey Vieira, Psychologist at South SBSSS

Maria Vitiello mother of Carmela Vitiello, Teacher at St. Basil-the-Great College School

You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the World. Matt. 5:13, 14 THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN Those who teach will shine like stars for all eternity. Daniel 12:3 38

June 9, 2008 SUBJECT: 12

BIRTHS AND ADOPTIONS

Adriano Maiolo born May 11, 2008. Daughter of Dina Maiolo SEMS Operator

Isabella Schiavo born May 31, 2008. Daughter of Jennifer Schiavo, Teacher at Regina Mundi Catholic School and John Schiavo

Blessed are you, Creator God, giver of life and the source of joy.

Bless these parents of our TCDSB Community as they celebrate and welcome the gift of life and children into their homes.

Grace their hearts and homes with your love and peace. Amen.

You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the World. Matt. 5:13, 14 THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN Those who teach will shine like stars for all eternity. Daniel 12:3 38

June 9, 2008 SUBJECT: 13

Computers in the Classroom Part One Additional Qualification OISE/UT

Register at: http://www.oise.utoronto.ca/aq/

This course introduces educators to the use of information and communication technologies in education. Emphasis is on using tool software and associated classroom applications. A significant part of the in-class course includes hands-on learning opportunities.

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Dates: July 2-4,7-11,14-17,21-24 Location: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Information Technology In-service Centre

270 Cherokee Blvd. (First street East of 404, North from Finch)

You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the World. Matt. 5:13, 14 THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN Those who teach will shine like stars for all eternity. Daniel 12:3 38

June 9, 2008 SUBJECT: 14

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS DEDUCTIONS FOR MAY AND JUNE 2008

Please be advised that during the May and June payroll periods, there will be additional benefit premium deductions made for all 10- and 11-month employees to cover required premiums for Extended Health Care (EHC), Dental, Long Term Disability (LTD), Life Insurance and Optional Life Insurance. If you are enrolled in any or all of these plans, and you normally contribute to the required premium, deductions will be processed on the following pay dates:

Regular Deduction Additional Deduction May 09, 2008 May 23, 2008 June 06, 2008 June 20, 2008

This action is to ensure that all 10- and 11-month employees receive continuous benefits coverage throughout the summer months.

All 12-month employees will continue to have deductions made for benefits during the months of July and August.

Should you have any question or concerns, Please do not hesitate to contact the Benefits & Compensation Department At 416-222-8282, ext. 2220, 2219, 2151, 2324, or 2131

You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the World. Matt. 5:13, 14 THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN Those who teach will shine like stars for all eternity. Daniel 12:3 38

June 9, 2008 SUBJECT: 15-1

SAVE THE DATE SAFE SCHOOLS FORUM Child and Youth Engagement and Building Resiliency Friday, October 24, 2008 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Registration: 8:15 a.m.

The brochure and registration form will be available by mid-June. Burgundy Room Contact: Gerda Sumner 416-972-1935 x3256; North York Memorial Community Hall Edythe Nerlich 416-972-1935 x3341 5110 Yonge Street Toronto, Ontario

A Strength-Based Approach to Assessing and Building Resiliency in High Risk Children and Youth

Featuring: Dr. Wayne Hammond Dr. Wayne Hammond is the president and executive director with Resiliency Canada in Calgary, Alberta. Over the past twenty years, he has primarily worked with high-risk youth and their families with a focus on comorbid, sexually acting out, substance abuse and violence issues as well as other related mental health concerns. He has served in clinical supervisory capacities, worked in a comprehensive residential treatment centre and has provided clinical services in an inpatient/outpatient forensic setting as well as an adolescent comorbidity program based in a hospital setting. He has published several scientific articles and has been an active lecturer with regards to various mental health concerns and the implications of strength-based practice related to working with adolescents and families as well as First Nation youth and their families.

Overview of Session The practical goal of this presentation is to introduce the participants to strength-based model of intervention practice. As opposed to the traditional model of trying to protect and fix the problems of high-risk children and youth, the presentation will highlight the concept of resiliency, a strength-based model of assessment and practice, an exploration of the role of protective factors, and outline the implications for preventative programming and evaluation. The workshop will explore how adult care providers, community care agencies and preventative programs can identify and nurture the protective factors and capacities of children and youth that allow them to cope effectively with everyday challenges, bounce back from adversity, develop realistic goals and treat themselves and others with respect.

Special Thanks to the Safe Schools Forum Planning Group: Aisling Discoveries George Hull Centre Toronto Catholic District Toronto Police Child Development Institute Griffin Centre School Board Toronto Public Health Children’s Services Network Hincks-Dellcrest Centre Toronto Children’s Services Community Living Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation Toronto District School Board

You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the World. Matt. 5:13, 14 THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN Those who teach will shine like stars for all eternity. Daniel 12:3 38

June 9, 2008 SUBJECT: 15-2a

YORK ADDITIONAL AND ADDITIONAL BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

York University is pleased to offer Summer Courses July 2-15 (Classes run Monday – Friday) in Partnership with the Toronto District School Board. The Teacher Inquiry Projects will be submitted by July 31, 2008.

Early Application Deadline: June 16, 2008 Final Application Deadline: June 23, 2008

COURSE CODE LOCATION Co-operative Education Part 1 TU08CP1N Northview Heights Secondary School Co-operative Education Part 2 TU08CP2N Northview Heights Secondary School Co-operative Education Specialist TU08CP3N Northview Heights Secondary School Dramatic Arts Part 1 TU08DR1T Northview Heights Secondary School Dramatic Arts Part 2 TU08DR2T Northview Heights Secondary School Dramatic Arts Specialist TU08DR3T Northview Heights Secondary School English as a Second Language Part 1 TU08EN1N Suon Centre English as a Second Language Part 2 TU08EN2N Northview Heights Secondary School English as a Second Language Specialist TU08EN3N Northview Heights Secondary School Family Studies Part 1 TU08FS1T Agincourt Collegiate Institute French as a Second Language Part 1 TU08FR1T Riverdale Collegiate Institute French as a Second Language Part 2 TU08FR2T Riverdale Collegiate Institute French as a Second Language Specialist TU08FR3T Riverdale Collegiate Institute Guidance Part 1 TU08GU1E Riverdale Collegiate Institute Guidance Part 2 TU08GU2E Riverdale Collegiate Institute Guidance Specialist TU08GU3E Riverdale Collegiate Institute Honour Specialist (English) TU08HENT Riverdale Collegiate Institute Honour Specialist (History) TU08HHIT Riverdale Collegiate Institute Honour Specialist (Music) TU08HMUT Northview Heights Secondary School Honour Specialist (Visual Arts) TU08HVAT Etobicoke School of the Arts Intermediate Basic (Dramatic Arts) TU08INDT Riverdale Collegiate Institute Intermediate Basic (Mathematics) TU08INMN Northview Heights Secondary School Intermediate Basic (Religion) TU08INRN Riverdale Collegiate Institute Intermediate Basic (Phys. Ed. & Health) TU08INPT Riverdale Collegiate Institute Junior Basic TU08JRBN Riverdale Collegiate Institute Librarianship Part 1 TU08LBIT George S. Henry Academy Mathematics Education (P/J) Part 1 TU08MA1N Northview Heights Secondary School Mathematics Education (P/J) Part 2 TU08MA2N Northview Heights Secondary School Mathematics Education (P/J) Specialist TU08MA3N Northview Heights Secondary School Physical & Health Education (I/S) Part 2 TU08PS2T Riverdale Collegiate Institute Physical & Health Education (I/S) Specialist TU08PS3T Riverdale Collegiate Institute

Continued…

You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the World. Matt. 5:13, 14 THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN Those who teach will shine like stars for all eternity. Daniel 12:3 38

June 9, 2008 SUBJECT: 15-2b

COURSE CODE LOCATION Physical & Health Education (P/J) Part 1 TU08PH1T Northview Heights Secondary School Physical & Health Education (P/J) Part 2 TU08PH2T Northview Heights Secondary School Primary Basic TU08PRBT Riverdale Collegiate Institute Primary Education Part 2 TU08PR2 Riverdale Collegiate Institute Primary Education Specialist YU08PR3 Riverdale Collegiate Institute Reading Part 1 TU08RE1N Northview Heights Secondary School Reading Part 2 TU08RE2N Northview Heights Secondary School Reading Specialist TU08RE3N Northview Heights Secondary School Special Education Part 1 TU08SP1T Northview Heights Secondary School Special Education Part 2 TU08SP2T Northview Heights Secondary School Special Education Specialist TU08SP3T Northview Heights Secondary School Visual Arts Part 1 TU08VA1N Claude Watson School of Arts Visual Arts Part 2 TU08VA2N Claude Watson School of Arts Visual Arts Specialist TU08VA3N Claude Watson School of Arts

Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Cost: $865.00

NOTE: The teacher inquiry is 60 hours of logged independent work that involves: - developing a question of inquiry; doing an analysis of the review of literature related to the question; - talking to an educator about their experience with the subject of the inquiry; - developing a plan for investigating the question and - completing a structured reflection based on a personal gap analysis.

All of this is presented in a written report to the Instructor by July 31st via e-mail or regular mail.

For further information and to register for these or any of York University’s many AQ courses, please visit our website at: www.edu.yorku.ca/profdev

You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the World. Matt. 5:13, 14 THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN Those who teach will shine like stars for all eternity. Daniel 12:3 38

June 9, 2008 SUBJECT: 16

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE 4TH ANNUAL Evening to Feed the Soul Dinner Fundraising Event

Join us for a memorable evening in support of needy TCDSB students.

THE EVENING INCLUDES: ™ Unforgettable Music Performances from TCDSB High School Students ™ Compelling Stories from Amazing TCDSB Students ™ Silent Auction and Art Auction featuring over 75 artist renderings ™ Remarkable Artwork Created by Grade 7 Students ™ Full Course Meal including Antipasto Bar and Open Bar featuring Signature Angel Martini ™ Dancing ™ Raffle and Door Prizes

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2008 DA VINCI BANQUET HALL 5732 Highway 7, Unit#33 Woodbridge, Ontario (Major intersection Hwy. 7 and Martin Grove)

$80 PER PERSON $900 FRIENDS OF BUDDY TABLE

Tickets will be available commencing September 3, 2008 A tax receipt for $30.00 will be issued with each dinner ticket

For more information please call: Sonia Gallo at 416-222-8282-ext. 6022 / [email protected] Or visit our website at www.angelfoundationforlearning.org

You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the World. Matt. 5:13, 14 THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN Those who teach will shine like stars for all eternity. Daniel 12:3 38

June 9, 2008 SUBJECT: 17-1

PLEASE POST AND GIVE COPY TO OECTA REPRESENTATIVE

APPLICATIONS FOR POSITION OF RESPONSIBILITY

(Specific Reference: Secondary School Teachers’ Collective Agreement - Article 12.08)

Applications are invited for the Positions of Responsibility based on the criteria listed.

Position(s) will be effective September 1, 2008, pending approval of the Department Head Model for the 2008/2009 school year.

POSITION SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Major Department Head – Math Bishop Allen Sue Sillery Major Department Head – Guidance Cardinal Newman Russell Coleman

Criteria for interview are as follows:

Ö Certificate of Qualifications from the Ontario College of Teachers showing specialist or honour specialist qualifications held at the time of application in the subject area for which application is being made. (At the time of application, candidates who have successfully completed the specialist or honour specialist qualification, not yet recorded on their Certificate of Qualifications from the Ontario College of Teachers, will be considered).

Ö Minimum of five (5) years of qualified successful teaching experience as of September 1, 2008 including three (3) years in a secondary school.

Qualified applicants should apply directly to the principal of the school listed on the chart above by NO LATER THAN Friday, June 20, 2008.

You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the World. Matt. 5:13, 14 THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN Those who teach will shine like stars for all eternity. Daniel 12:3 38

June 9, 2008 SUBJECT: 17-2

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 DIRECTOR’S 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 # 59-08** St. Richard/ 960 Bellamy Road North/ $19.76/hr. Assistant Caretaker St. Rose of Lima 3220 Lawrence Avenue East NOTE: Hours are from 3:30 p.m. Elementary to 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, JUNE 17, 2008.

SUBJECT: 17-3

CUPE LOCAL 1280 AWARDS

# 52-08 – M. BORAGINA # 53-08 – D. CASTRO

You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the World. Matt. 5:13, 14 THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN Those who teach will shine like stars for all eternity. Daniel 12:3 38