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Validating our Mission/Vision May 5, 2008

IFITH Subjects:

1. COMPASSION – VIRTUE FOR THE MONTH OF MAY

2. LAUNCH OF WE REMEMBER, WE BELIEVE--repeat

T 3. SAINTS OF THE TORONTO CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD H DIRECTOR’S E 4. RESPECT FOR LIFE WEEK

BULLETIN 5. 2008/2009 CRIMINAL OFFENCE DECLARATION

2007-2008 6. CUPE 1280 DUTY ROSTER--repeat

7. HEAD CARETAKER PRE-QUALIFYING TEST--repeat

In a school community 8. MAY IS SPEECH, LANGUAGE AND HEARING MONTH

formed by Catholic 9. INTERMEDIATE W5H RESULTS beliefs and traditions, 10. AWARDS, SCHOLARSHIPS, BURSARIES & CONTESTS our Mission is to - Jean Lumb Awards educate students - MEA Bursary Award

to their full potential 11. SCHOOL ANNIVERSARIES, OFFICIAL OPENING & BLESSINGS - Neil McNeil’s Golden Jubilee Events--repeat - Marshal McLuhan’s 10th Anniversary--repeat th - St. Gabriel Lalemant’s 25 Anniversary--repeat - Monsignor Percy Johnson’s Official Opening & Solemn Blessing Compassion - Father Henry Carr’s Official Opening & Solemn Blessing

Virtue for the 12 EVENT NOTICES Month of May - Computer Basic Training for Parents - Culture Jam at Notre Dame - DIGITAL Showcase at St. Basil

- St. Mary’s The Outsiders Compassion - Bishop Marrocco/Thomas Merton’s Time for sale - Staff Arts’ Seussical--repeat connects us with others… it is understanding 13. SHARING OUR GOOD NEWS and caring - Loretto College School - St. Marcellus Catholic School for those in need. - Holy Family Catholic School

- Notre Dame High School - Neil McNeil High School - All Saints Catholic School, Bishop Allen Academy & Father Henry Carr Catholic Secondary School - St. Basil-the-Great College School Faith in Your Child - Father John Redmond Catholic Secondary School

- Senator O’Connor College School - St. Matthew Catholic School The Toronto Catholic District - St. Benedict Catholic School School Board educates close to - St. James Catholic School 90,000 students from diverse - Francis Libermann Catholic High School cultures and language 14. MEMORIALS backgrounds in its 201 Catholic elementary and secondary 15. BIRTHS AND ADOPTIONS schools and serves 475,032 continued… Catholic school supporters across ______Toronto Catholic District School Board, 80 Sheppard Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario, M2N 6E8 the City of Toronto Telephone: 416-222-8282

PLEASE ENSURE THAT A COPY OF THE WEEKLY DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN IS MADE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL STAFF #33 May 5, 2008

…continued Subjects:

16. CURRICULUM & ACCOUNTABILITY - Subsidy of Individual Courses & Application Form--various - Asian Heritage Month, Professional Library Update - New Technology Workshops - Computers in Kindergarten--repeat - Supporting English Language Learners in Kindergarten--repeat - Summer Institutes--repeat

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

18. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY - Standard First Aid & CPR Completions

19. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Autism Spectrum Disorders Course--repeat - Association for Bright Children of Ontario Conference--repeat

20. THE ANGEL FOUNDATION FOR LEARNING - Call for nominations for various awards--repeat

21. APPLICATIONS – FOR IMMEDIATE POSTING

POSITION OF AUTHORITY - Deputy Director – Academic Affairs and Assistant Secretary of the Board--repeat

POSITION OF RESPONSIBILITY - Department Head--various

CUPE LOCAL 1328 - Clerk Typist--various - Awards - Bid Form

CUPE LOCAL 1280 - Carpenter, East Facilities - Assistant Caretaker--various - 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 33

May 5, 2008 SUBJECT: 1

Hello Everyone,

As we continue on our Faith and Character Development journey, the monthly virtues enable all of us as a Catholic community to focus on a particular characteristic.

It allows us to reflect on all the great things that happen in our daily lives - how grateful we should be to live in our great country - one that promotes freedom, cultural and ethnic diversity - all the good that we do for our students and their parents - and the benefits of quality Catholic education and the freedom to practice our faith in our schools, home and parishes.

The virtue for the month of May is Compassion!

“Compassion connects us with others… it is understanding and caring for those in need.”

We connect with others through emotions such as love, empathy, and compassion. We demonstrate compassion when we see someone in need--someone who is hurt, or struggling, or in trouble--and we reach out to them with understanding and caring. It is the desire to help, even if all we have to offer is a sympathetic ear or a kind word. We forgive mistakes, we withhold judgment and we give freely of ourselves. We offer friendship when someone needs a friend.

“The whole idea of compassion is based on a keen awareness of the interdependence of all these living beings, which are all part of one another, and all involved in one another.” Thomas Merton

I am certain that each of us could recall a time when we reached out to assist in a situation where someone needed help, even though we did not know the individual personally.

Our school communities on a regular basis demonstrate compassion by reaching out to others in their own community, as well as those abroad--moral support for our Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan, peer mentoring and tutoring programs, helping the homeless and supporting their parish families. Those receiving the words of encouragement, the smiles or the much needed supplies, and those who are doing the giving, can feel the compassion and the caring through these acts of generosity and love.

The Good Samaritan parable is an example of how one could show compassion and others choose not to reach out to those in need. he parable can be found in the Gospel of Luke, chapter 10 verses 25-37.

On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. "Teacher," he asked, "what must I do to inherit eternal life?" "What is written in the Law?" he replied. "How do you read it?" He answered: "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind'; and, 'Love your neighbour as yourself." "You have answered correctly," Jesus replied. "Do this and you will live." But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, "And who is my neighbour?"

In reply Jesus said: "A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he fell into the hands of robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead. A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side. So too, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine.

Then he put the man on his own donkey, took him to an inn in Jericho and took care of him. The next day he took out two silver coins and gave them to the innkeeper. 'Look after him,' he said, 'and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.'

"Which of these three do you think was a neighbour to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?" The expert in the law replied, "The one who had mercy on him." Jesus told him, "Go and do likewise.

I hope that the attached suggested activities and scriptures will continue to assist and guide staff as you prepare for the virtue of the month activities. We continue to receive very positive feedback.

Kevin Kobus, Director of Education

You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the World. Matt. 5:13, 14 THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN Those who teach will shine like stars for all eternity. Daniel 12:3 33

May 5, 2008 SUBJECT: 2

The further back you can look the further forward you will see - Winston Churchill

The Board of Trustees of the Toronto Catholic District School Board

is pleased to announce the release of the book

WE REMEMBER, WE BELIEVE A History of Toronto’s Catholic Separate School Boards 1841 to 1997 by Robert T. Dixon and commissioned by the TCDSB Board of Trustees

This book is a celebration of the contribution of Catholic Schools to the community. It is a tribute to the invaluable work and dedication of the many religious orders and lay persons towards the establishment of a Catholic school system and the ongoing education of Catholics within the Province of Ontario

Copies of the book will be available for purchase on or after the official launch on May 7th To obtain a copy of the book, please complete the bottom portion of this flyer:

(PLEASE PRINT)

Name: ______Dept/School: ______

Address: ______Street and No. City/Town

______Phone: ______Postal Code

Number of Books Requested:______Amount Enclosed: $32/book X _____ = $______

Cheques only please, payable to the “Toronto Catholic District School Board”

Forward to: Shaaron Grogan-Sheahan Catholic Education Centre 80 Sheppard Ave. E., North York, ON M2N 6E8

Inquiries: E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 416-222-8282 Ext. 2162 Website: www.tcdsb.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 33

May 5, 2008 SUBJECT: 3

The Saints of the Toronto Catholic District School Board

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

May 4 - 10

St. Dominc Savio – May 6

Senhor Santo Cristo – May 6

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 33

May 5, 2008 SUBJECT: 4a

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 33

May 5, 2008 SUBJECT: 4b

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 33

May 5, 2008 SUBJECT: 4c

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 33

May 5, 2008 SUBJECT: 4d

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 33

May 5, 2008 SUBJECT: 5

2008/2009 Criminal Offence Declaration Starting Monday May 12, 2008 The Human Resources Department Launches the 5th Annual “iCOD” (Internet Criminal Offence Declaration) Process to all TCDSB Employees, under Ontario Regulation 521/01, for the “2008/09” School Year

The Board’s “iCOD”, Internet Criminal Offence Declaration website will be available for all employees to complete and submit their required offence declaration for the 2008/09 school year.

As a reminder to all employees, the Ontario Regulation 521/01 requires all school boards to collect offence declarations from all employees by each September 1. All employees are required to make an annual offence declaration. Failure to do so may result in suspension or termination of employment.

The iCOD website is highly secure, private and confidential. Employees may access this website in the privacy of their homes, at their place of work or at a public library through any web browser that supports a minimum 128-bit encryption.

The iCOD site will be available starting Monday May 12, 2008 through to August 31, 2008. However, we are asking all school based employees to complete their offence declaration by June 30, 2008. Employees may access iCOD through the following links: The iCOD website at : https://icod.tcdsb.org Through the Board’s Internet website home page at: http://www.tcdsb.org under the “Staff” page at: http://www.tcdsb.org/staff Through the Board’s Intranet site at: http://intranet.tcdsb.org

Should you need further assistance once you are on the iCOD website, you may contact Human Resources at: 416 222-8282, ext. 2999 or email your concerns or questions to [email protected].

Tips to Note Before Logging On To iCOD: For those employees that do remember your iCOD password from last year’s offence declaration process, all you have to do is sign onto iCOD and complete this year’s 2008/09 offence declaration.

For those employees that do not remember their “iCOD password” from last June’s offence declaration process, as well as any new employees that did not participate in the 2007/08 process, please refer to the upper right hand corner of your pay slip for “iCOD registration information.” You will need to refer to this information when accessing iCOD to register and complete your declaration. Connect to : https://icod.tcdsb.org. You must register as a “new user”. Once you are in the “Registration for New User” screen, you will be asked to enter a password in a field called “User Password”. This password does not have to be a TCDSB password that you may currently be using for other TCDSB applications. iCOD is a totally separate system, independent from any other TCDSB application. Create your own password for iCOD and privately document this number in your personal belongings. An iCOD userid will be provided to you by the iCOD application once you have registered. Remember this userid; store it with your iCOD password that you created. Once you have registered in iCOD, you must continue in the application with the “declaration process”.

Frequently Asked Questions: For a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the TCDSB iCOD process please click on the FAQ link on the http://icod.tcdsb.org home page or go directly to http://www.tcdsb.org/icoddocs/FAQ.htm to access TCDSB iCOD FAQs directly.

Should anyone be uncertain if they have committed a “criminal” offence, please contact your personal legal counsel for further clarification.

The Human Resources Department wishes to thank all employees for their cooperation and patience during this new process, initiated under Ontario Regulation 521/01.

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 33

May 5, 2008 SUBJECT: 6

CUPE 1280

DUTY ROSTER UPDATE FORM

In order to update the Duty Roster in accordance with the CUPE 1280 Collective Agreement it is necessary to fill out, sign and return this page to the Facilities Department, Catholic Education Centre Attention: Rose MacDonald, SQS Central by Friday, May 16, 2008

EMPLOYEE NAME: ______

POSITION ______

SCHOOL LOCATION: ______

SENIORITY DATE: ______

Please note that you may be requested to work overtime on short notice:

Do you hold a Stationary Engineer’s licence (circle one) YES NO

Do you have your BES II Certificate (circle one) YES NO

Check 1 (ONE) of the following:

I will participate ______

I will not participate ______

I understand that I maybe asked to work scheduled overtime work AT A SCHOOL LOCATION OTHER THAN THE ONE AT WHICH I AM LOCATED according to Section 9.04 of the Union Agreement.

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 33

May 5, 2008 SUBJECT: 7a

HEAD CARETAKER PRE-QUALIFYING TEST REGISTRATION FORM

PRE-QUALIFYING TEST SESSION: FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 2008

LOCATION: CEC, 80 Sheppard Avenue East, Toronto, ON* * PLEASE NOTE: Parking is not available at the CEC, therefore alternative arrangements should be made.

TIME: 1:00 p.m. ------Employee’s interested in pre-qualifying for Head Caretaker postings must complete the pre-qualifying test(s). NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE.

Please review the pre-qualifying process outlined on the back of this 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 MAY 23, 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

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 33

May 5, 2008 SUBJECT: 7b

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 spread sheet 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, 2008. 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.)

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 33

May 5, 2008 SUBJECT: 8

Let’s Talk!!! May is Speech, Language and Hearing Month

May is Speech, Language and Hearing Month, the month when professionals working with individuals with speech, language and hearing disorders come together to participate in activities that encourage awareness, early detection and prevention of communication disorders.

Throughout the month of May, the TCDSB Speech and Language Department will be conducting activities that raise awareness of speech, language and hearing disorders. Speech, Language and Hearing Month creates the opportunity to highlight the importance of communication and how these skills are necessary for our students to reach their full potential. Let’s celebrate May Month together!

Watch for details regarding the following activities during May: • Our annual e-mail quiz with prizes • A display of student work in the Atrium at the CEC • A bowling night in celebration of May Month (May 13th) • A May Month cookbook – as described below

Hot off the press! Get Cooking with our May Month Cookbook! The Speech and Language Department is happy to announce the publishing of its very own cookbook. Full of “tried and true” recipes, it would be an excellent addition to anyone’s recipe book collection. Proceeds will be donated to the Barbershoppers Harmonize for Speech Fund, which provides funds for numerous speech and language related projects in North America including support for our Kindergarten Language Program snack initiative. The cookbook will be available through the Speech and Language Department beginning in May 2008.

For additional information on May Month activities, please contact the Speech and Language Department at 416-222-8282, ext 2261 or [email protected]

SUBJECT: 9

Intermediate W5H Results 2007-2008

Congratulations to students in each of the elementary schools that participated in this year's W5H Intermediate Competition. A heartfelt thank you to all coaches, divisional and regional convenors, quizmasters, host schools, and their respective administrators. Tournaments were held during the month of April with the City Finals being played at CEC in the York University Lecture Hall on Monday, April 28, 2008.

Kudos and accolades are extended to the following schools and all their participants City Champions: Father Serra City Finalists: St. Agatha 3rd place St. Fidelis 3rd place St. Denis

Just a reminder that next year’s competition will take place in April 2009 with City Finals during Catholic Education Week. Hope to see you there!

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 33

May 5, 2008 SUBJECT: 10-1

JEAN LUMB AWARDS 2008 For High School Students of Chinese Heritage

Deadline: June 9, 2008. Apply Now! Four Award Categories, valued at $1,000 each. Academics Athletics Arts Community Services www.jeanlumbfoundation.ca

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 33

May 5, 2008 SUBJECT: 11-1

Golden Jubilee Events

Neil McNeil Alumni Golf Tournament Thursday, May 8, 2008 Bushwood Golf Course Contact [email protected]

Golden Jubilee Gala Dinner: Premiere Ballroom and Convention Centre Saturday, May 10, 2008 For tickets contact Joyce MacDonald at 416-393-5502 or [email protected] Single $80/Couples $150 Commemorative Yearbook included in price of ticket

Celebration of the Feast of Pentecost Sunday May 11, 2008 Main Celebrant: Neil Alumnus the Most Rev. J. Boissonneau Concelebrated by the Spiritan Fathers and ordained alumni 3PM @ St. Paul’s Basilica; reception to follow

Spirit Week Anniversary Celebrations at Neil McNeil: May 26-30

International Boys’ School Coalition Conference June 2008 at various locations in Toronto Neil McNeil is one of the schools hosting this conference

SUBJECT: 11-2

Marshall McLuhan

Catholic Secondary School is celebrating its

th 10 Anniversary

DATE: Friday, May 23, 2008

TIME: 6:30 p.m. blessing

7:00 -12:00 – BBQ/Social

PLACE: 1107 Avenue Road

TICKETS: $10.00 (former staff)

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

You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the World. Matt. 5:13, 14 THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN Those who teach will shine like stars for all eternity. Daniel 12:3 33

May 5, 2008 SUBJECT: 11-3

St. Gabriel Lalemant Catholic School

Open House 1:00-3:00 pm Saturday, May 31, 2008 at St. Gabriel Lalemant Catholic School 160 Crow Trail Toronto, Ontario M1B 1Y3

SUBJECT: 11-4

Solemn Blessing and Official Opening

The Staff and Students of Monsignor Percy Johnson Catholic Secondary School and the Toronto Catholic District School Board cordially invite you to attend the Blessing and Official Opening of our school on Sunday, June 8th, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. 2170 Kipling Avenue Toronto, Ontario R.S.V.P. by Friday, May 16th, 2008 Mrs. Rose Parise E-mail [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 33

May 5, 2008 SUBJECT: 11-5

Father Henry Carr

Official Opening Celebration

Sunday, June 1, 2008

Teachers, students, parents, former staff, alumni & friends are cordially invited to attend the official opening and blessing of the new Father Henry Carr 1760 Martin Grove Road Etobicoke, ON

1:00 p.m. Community Mass, celebrated by Fr. Mohan & Fr. Hilmer 2:00-3:00 p.m. Speeches, Blessing, unveiling of Nick Nolan Plaque 3:00-6:00 p.m. Open House – food and beverages

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 33

May 5, 2008 SUBJECT: 12-1

The Catholic Parent Involvement Committee and the Toronto Catholic District School Board Invite Parents to Participate in a Session on Computer Basic Training for Parents Covering E-mails, Educational Links, Board Website and Links Instructional Manuals will be translated

DATE: May 20th, 2008 DATE: May 27th, 2008 SCHOOL: Mary Ward SCHOOL: Bishop Marrocco/Thomas Merton 3200 Kennedy Road, Scarborough 1515 Bloor St. West, Toronto LANGUAGE: Chinese & English LANGUAGE: Portuguese & English

DATE: May 22nd, 2008 DATE: May 29th, 2008 SCHOOL: Regina Pacis SCHOOL: Jean Vanier 45 Norfinch Drive, North York 959 Midland Avenue, Scarborough LANGUAGE: Spanish & English LANGUAGE: Filipino (Tagalog) & English

ALL SESSIONS ARE HELD FROM 7:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. Funded by the Ministry of Education

To register, please complete the form below and return to: CPIC, c/o Catholic Education Centre, 80 Sheppard Avenue East, Toronto, ON M2N 6E8 For information, please call 416-222-8282 voicemail #6505

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I wish to register for Basic Computer Training for Parents Please indicate which session you would like to attend.

May 20th______Language:______May 27th______Language:______

May 22nd:______Language:______May 29th ______Language:______

Name: ______

Telephone Number/E-mail address: ______

Name of your Child’s School: ______You are also invited to register on-line go to www.tcdsb.org and click on CPIC registration.

Thank you for your interest and we look forward to seeing you there!!

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 33

May 5, 2008 SUBJECT: 12-2

CULTURE JAM AT NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL

A day of food, dance and history celebrating diverse Canadian cultures and their traditions

When: Saturday, May 10, 2008 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m.

Where: Notre Dame High School 12 Malvern Avenue, Toronto M4E 3E1

Tickets: $5.00/person; $20.00/Family Pass

For more information: call 416-393-5501

SUBJECT: 12-3

DIGITAL A student digital media showcase featuring video, graphic art and photography

On Wednesday May 28th from 6:30pm - 8:00pm St. Basil-The-Great College School will be hosting the student showcase entitled "DIGITAL"

DIGITAL is a digital new media showcase, celebrating student work in video, graphic art and photography. The evening will also premiere the short film "Choices." "Choices" tells the story of April and the decision she encounters as she is forced to come to terms with the harsh reality of her new school. The story was developed by students with a cultural focus, with acting and production duties work shopped and completed by students.

Also, "Digital" will be presenting a special screening on the Academy Award nominated short film “I Met the Walrus” with a tentative scheduled appearance by the film’s director Josh Raskin. Winner of numerous best picture awards including Sundance and the American Film Institute best picture prizes, “I Met the Walrus” is the poetic rendering of a teenager’s landmark interview with John Lennon.

All are welcome to attend what promises to be an exciting night focused on the celebration of student work.

For more information, contact Anthony Perrotta at St. Basil-The-Great College School or log onto www.sbcvoices.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 33

May 5, 2008 SUBJECT: 12-4

ST. MARY’S C.S.S. presents... The Outsiders A full-length play adapted by Christopher Sergel from the novel by S.E. Hinton

THURSDAY, MAY 22 & FRIDAY, MAY 23 9:30 A.M. ($2.50) & 7:30 P.M. ($5.00)

66 Dufferin Park Avenue. For tickets or more information: 393-5528 ext. 81848 [email protected]

SUBJECT: 12-5

Time for sale The rock musical

Marrocco Arts Presents A world premiere by Andrew Malette

Bishop Marrocco/Thomas Merton Auditorium 1515 Bloor Street West

for tickets call 416-393-5545 Adults $12, Students $6

May 28th 29th 30th @ 1:00 p.m. / May 30th & 31st @ 7:30 p.m./ June 1st @ 2:00 p.m.

Join young Jennie Soulsby as she travels back in time to rock with her music idols Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin and Jim Morrison!

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 33

May 5, 2008 SUBJECT: 12-6

Don’t miss this year’s TCDSB Staff Arts production…

This rollicking musical is based on the stories of Dr. Seuss. SEUSSICALTM incorporates bits and pieces of at least 14 Seuss classics, including Horton Hears a Who, Horton Hatches the Egg, Gertrude McFuzz, The Butter Battle Book, If I Ran the Circus, McElligott's Pool, I Had Trouble in Getting to Solla Sollew and of course, The Cat in the Hat!! The main story involves Horton the Elephant's efforts to save his friend Jojo and the other inhabitants on Who, despite trials and tribulations only Dr. Seuss could dream up! Horton is a determined, loyal and faithful friend who holds on to his beliefs and keeps his promises. A wonderful show for adults and children alike, this year’s production is directed by Mirella Rossi, with musical direction by Roger Richard and Vincent Gassi.

In the theatre at Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts, 36 Greenfield Ave., Toronto M2N 3C8

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TOTAL = $ ______All tickets are for reserved seating. Cheque must accompany order form. No exchanges or refunds on tickets. Please indicate if any handicapped seating is required.

*** CHEQUES ONLY - PAYABLE TO: TCDSB STAFF ARTS ***

Send Order Form and Cheque by Courier or mail to: For more information, call: Staff Arts c/o Arts Department 416-222-8282 ext. ARTS (2787) Catholic Education Centre www.tcdsb.org/staffarts 80 Sheppard Ave East, Toronto, ON M2N 6E8

SEUSSICALTM is presented through special arrangement with Music theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 45th Street, New York, NY, 10019 Tel: 212-541-4684 Fax 212-397-6864 www.MTIshows.com

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 33

May 5, 2008 SUBJECT: 13-1

SUBJECT: 13-2

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 33

May 5, 2008 SUBJECT: 13-3

Shooting victim spreads message to students Photo/CYNTHIA REASON April 23, 2008 www.insidetoronto.com CYNTHIA REASON

Louise Russo and students following her talk at Holy Family Catholic Elementary School the day after the fourth anniversary of the shooting that left her paralyzed. A day after the anniversary of the botched mob hit that left her paralyzed, Louise Russo came to Parkdale to talk non-violence with local schoolchildren. "As of yesterday, it was four years ago that this happened to me," the wheelchair bound mother of three told about 60 seventh and eighth graders assembled at Holy Family Catholic School. "I tried to keep busy yesterday, to keep my mind off of it, but I kept getting flashbacks. I just happened to look at the clock at the exact time of the shooting, and I got shivers." On April 21, 2004, Russo was returning to her North York home with 15-year-old daughter Christa when she decided on a whim to stop at a local sandwich shop. Thirty-four seconds later, a single stray bullet from a high-powered rifle ripped through Russo's spine - changing her life, and the lives of her family, forever. "I was an innocent bystander and mine is the story of the cost of violence," she said. "Four years ago I had the use of my legs. I could do everything you can do. Now I can't." Suffering two broken ribs, a collapsed lung and massive internal bleeding, Russo recounted to sniffling students the long minutes following the shooting - her concern for her daughter waiting in the car, her failed attempts to move, her unanswered pleas for help, and the light that beckoned her from afar. "I was on the floor and all I felt was coldness. I kept trying to move. I was getting weaker and weaker. I heard tables moving and people screaming, but I couldn't see anything, it was pitch dark. At that moment, I knew I was dying," she said. Then came the voice telling her it was her time, the beautiful light drawing her forward and the tall figure explaining that if she went back, she was in for a long and painful journey. Russo said it was thoughts of her family - especially her G-tube-fed, non-verbal, high needs daughter Jenna, then 17 - that drew her back to her body, to the cold floor of the sandwich shop and to the sheer pain of the likes she had never felt before. "I kept calling for help. There were nine people in the shop, but no one came," she said. "There was a man and I kept begging him to go out and see if my daughter was alright, but he wouldn't budge. I couldn't understand it." But she would later: it turned out that man was Raffaele Delle Donne, the one who had orchestrated the entire hit, and whose "buddies" it was who had shot randomly into a store filled with teenagers. "That man chose that lifestyle," Russo told the children. "He thought his friends cared for him, but it was all about greed. They could have hit any one of those kids. They didn't care. It could have been anyone. It could have been you. "It's who your friends are that you need to choose. An act of violence is one carried out by someone who doesn't care anymore." Four painful years after the shooting, Russo said she's still trying to get her life back. She needs assistance getting out of bed, with getting dressed, and with all the simple tasks that used to give her so much pleasure. "But I've decided I'm not going to be angry and bitter because that won't change anything. This happened. Life happened," she said. "We're all human and we all get angry sometimes, but we're all able to choose a path of reason, of non-violence, when dealing with that anger." And that's the message Russo has spent the last few years trying to get out to kids across the city with her WAVE (Walk Against Violence Everywhere) movement, by getting out and speaking to children about alternatives to violence, and by sharing her story as a cautionary tale. "It's wonderful to be able to come out to talk to kids this age," she said. "Regardless of what is going on in their lives, kids need to know that they do have a choice - to do the right thing, to not join a gang, and to deal with their anger issues non-violently."

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 33

May 5, 2008 SUBJECT: 13-4

Singles-turned-synchro skater a real ice success Beach resident Kristen Loritz took up team event on fly and has enjoyed it since Town Crier, Beach - Riverdale - East York (Posted Date: Friday, April 11, 2008) By Carmine Bonanno

Kristen Loritz tried synchronized skating on a whim. She has had nothing but success since. The 15-year-old just completed her first year with the prestigious Gold Ice Junior competitive team, a season that included winning the national championships in February and a silver medal at the 2008 World Challenge Cup for Juniors in Rouen, France from March 6-8.

Loritz said she is overwhelmed by the success of her team, which also included a bronze medal at the Cup of Berlin in the German capital. “At nationals, it was like ‘Wow’,” the Notre Dame Catholic High School student said. “Just to be in front of the home audience was great and bringing home gold was just a bonus. “Going to my first worlds was a lot of fun and bringing home silver was like the cherry on the cake.”

Even though it was her first international competition, Loritz said she was everything but a bundle of nerves. “I know it sounds weird, but I was actually the most relaxed I’ve been all year,” she said. “Just having such a successful season you build confidence and it’s your last shot so you go out and have fun. “(The veteran girls) were very calm and very helpful just getting where we needed to be mentally,” Loritz added. Kristen Loritz won a silver medal “It helped a lot because all the new girls were ready and focused, not nervous at all.” with Gold Ice Junior Competitive

Team in France. (Francis Loritz has been synchronized skating five years ago. She took it up after seeing a flyer Crescia/Town Crier) during her singles practice and is glad she gave it a whirl. “I said ‘Hey let’s go try it’ and it just took off from there,” she said. “It’s a lot of fun and being on a team is a great learning experience especially when you’re doing something you love.” After starting her synchro skating career with Leaside, the Beach resident tried out for the Brampton-based Gold Ice in 2007 and was invited to join the team. Loritz is unsure if she’ll stick with the junior squad for next year or move up to the senior level. Loritz spends a lot of her time on the ice and has little time for other sports. In addition to synchro, she also skates in singles competition out of East York Arena, putting her in skates for 15 hours a week. “Basically skating is my life,” Loritz said. “It’s a lot of work, but when you become so passionate about it, it doesn’t matter if it becomes your life.”

Regardless if she makes the transition to senior for the 2009 or 2010 season, Loritz knows she is within reach of her skating dream. “I hope to one day be on the senior team … and compete at senior worlds,” she said. “To have the chance to say I was there and represent my country would be really cool.”

SUBJECT: 13-5

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 33

May 5, 2008 SUBJECT: 13-6

Schools honoured for exemplary practices April 24, 2008 CYNTHIA REASON (Etobicoke – The Guardian)

Three Etobicoke schools were recognized for their innovative programs at the Toronto Catholic District School Board's Exemplary Practice Awards this week. All Saints Catholic School, Father Henry Carr Catholic Secondary School, Bishop Allen Academy and 18 other honoured schools from across the board impressed judges at the ninth annual ceremony with the variety and quality of their submissions, said Kevin Kobus, TCDSB's director of education. "It reminds us of the amazing things that can be accomplished when the many partners in Catholic education focus their energies on a common goal," he said. "These winners have distinguished themselves by boldly daring to implement new approaches to learning."

Father Henry Carr's Legal Education Advancement Program (LEAP) has seen students given the opportunity to pursue a three-year justice education program, both in the classroom setting and through co-op placements in local law offices and courts. "Our goal is not to train lawyers, but to spark an interest in higher education among our students," said Vince Pileggi, a practicing lawyer who teaches the program part-time. In the classroom setting, students have held mock trials and sentencing hearings, and had the opportunity to meet with an Ontario Court of Justice judge, forensics experts, court reporters, police officers and justices of the peace at a recent Careers in Justice job fair. But Pileggi said much of the real learning takes place within the co-op context of the program. "Bringing the students into the law firms and into the courts transcends the theoretical. It makes the program more meaningful," he said.

Bishop Allen Academy took home the award for their Haunted Halloween Storybook Adventure - a project that brought together the school's gifted students with younger peers at neighbouring St. Louis Catholic School. In three separate visits to the second grade class at St. Louis, the 12 participating Bishop Allen students volunteered their time to talk with children about Halloween and develop a series of stories relating their ghoulish ideas and spooky illustrations to the page in book form. "The students were thrilled with the end result," said Rosemary Rossetti, program coordinator. "They really took ownership of the program, it's scope and how much time they devoted to it. They used their writing talents and contributed to the community- and they received no extra credit for it."

All Saints Catholic School was further recognized for their Peacemaking Project, which included a school-wide social skills curriculum, an Adventure Play Zone, Circle of Friends and culinary arts program. The awards were handed out Tuesday night at the Catholic Education Centre in North York.

SUBJECT: 13-7

Tuesday, April 29, 2008 Toronto Sun

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 33

May 5, 2008 SUBJECT: 13-8

SUBJECT: 13-9

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 33

May 5, 2008 SUBJECT: 13-10

GO RAPTORS! On behalf of St. Matthew Catholic School we would like to thank Raptors Public Relations for donating tickets to the Student Council to see a game on April 14. An e-mail was sent on the school’s behalf to let the National Basketball Association know how hard the students work to make St. Matthew a better place by donating their time to help our school with Ant-bullying Awareness, the fight against violence, and fundraisers for worthy causes. Student council and staff are currently working on ways to encourage the children in our community to make good choices when it comes to bullying. Meetings are taking place to come up with new initiatives for students to contribute and receive rewards for their hard work and dedication to Anti-Bullying Awareness. Next week there will be upcoming announcements with new and exciting events that will take place at St. Matthew Catholic School. In November, St. Matthew dedicated a month to Anti-bullying Awareness. We will once again dedicate the month of May to Anti-bullying Awareness as it is an ongoing issue. St. Matthew would also like to thank CSAC for donating the funds to help this event take place. Let us all continue to make our community a safer and better place to be! Say NO to bullying! For further information visit www.bullying.org

SUBJECT: 13-11

St. Benedict Basketball Loonacy! It was a beautiful spring day when the students and staff from St. Benedict marched down Kipling Ave. to Msgr. Percy Johnson to view what was to be the match of the year for basketball domination - but who would win? The seasoned veterans, the staff, or the young up-and-comers, the grade 8 students? Competition was in the air as students carried home-made signs to the court in anticipation of cheering on their favourite side, all in support of the Angel Foundation for Learning. Nicknamed the 'Loonacy' game, each student brought in a loonie to attend, and there wasn't an empty seat in the house. The game was graciously hosted and refereed by Johnson students, and jumped to a quick start in favour of the students. But not to be outdone, the staff came back to take the lead, eagerly making 3-point shots left, right, and centre! At the half, the score was 18-10 in favour of the seasoned staff. The students would not be held back, though, and fought to regain some ground, and 51 seconds before the game was over, the score was tight - 33 - 35 with the students having a minimal lead! Oddly enough, as the clock ran down, 10 seconds mysteriously made their way back onto the clock (hmmm.)! The staff took advantage of this extra 10 seconds and sunk another 3-pointer and 2 more just to be sure! The buzzer went off! The crowd went crazy! After some well-deserved accolades and high-fives, the staff limped back to St. Benedict, and the students vowed to regain victory next year. Thanks to all the staff and students who participated, to the staff and students at Msgr. Percy Johnson for hosting us, the St. Benedict Student Council, and our administrators, Ms. Martins and Mr. Swanek for making this day of fun competition possible.

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 33

May 5, 2008 SUBJECT: 13-12

From Football to Bedding Black Oak Lessons in Life shared by former students of St James Catholic School

St James Catholic School has welcomed former students back in two special events, one regarding safety in our community and the other for earth month.

Jason Colero and Argo linebacker, Chuck Winters #32 joined our staff and students for a Huddle Up Rally. We heard stories of courage, love, forgiveness and justice, all themes in our academic year. They encouraged us to Show “Courage and do the Right Thing by standing up to injustices, and to live by the phrase “Don’t Stand By, STAND UP. Be a friend, SUPPORT, REPORT & DEFEND! Our gym, our halls and our classrooms were decorated with posters, cartoons, t-shirt designs, Argonauts made by our students for our special day as we said discrimination and harassment have no place at St James.

The St. James School ‘Me to We’ Committee and the School Environmental Team helped local historian Madeleine McDowell and past St James student Jack Radecki to plant a black walnut tree for Earth Month. Black Walnut trees are indigenous to the Humber-Gooch valley and the students learned about soil compatibility, depth of planting, and tree needs. The tree was planted on the forested slope of the St. James property. Students learned this month that they too, can have a positive impact on our earth.

Learning is a life long experience, and the partnerships between our families, our community, our faith community and our school enable us to continue that learning not only within the classroom, but within the world.

SUBJECT: 13-13

Writing is in the Family

Perhaps it’s in the genes? The brother and sister combination of Eul and Joselle Basa, both students at Francis Libermann Catholic High school, are TSU Unit Winners for this year’s Young Authors’ Awards. As a result of the guidance and encouragement of their English teacher, Caroline Howe, both Eul and Joselle won in the poetry category for grades 9-10 and 11-12 students, respectively. Congratulations!

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 33

May 5, 2008 SUBJECT: 14

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.

Maria Alicandri mother of Rosanne Stroud, Assessment & Programming Teacher at SBSSS – North Unit

Francesco Carelli father of Silvana Cesario, Secretary at St. Helen Catholic School

Lorna Huhlewych Teacher at Blessed John XXIII Catholic School

Angela Neill retired Teacher of TCDSB

George Joseph Shaker father of Catherine McKernan, Teacher at Curriculum and Accountability

Salvatore Taormina father of Josie Lima, Educational Assistant at Holy Family Catholic School

You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the World. Matt. 5:13, 14 THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN Those who teach will shine like stars for all eternity. Daniel 12:3 33

May 5, 2008 SUBJECT: 15

BIRTHS AND ADOPTIONS

Liam Gerrard de Lim-Leclerc born April 16, 2008. Son of Jo-Anne de Lima-Leclerc, Teacher at Our Lady of Grace Catholic School and Denis Leclerc

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 33

May 5, 2008 SUBJECT: 16-1a

SUBSIDY OF INDIVIDUAL COURSES

NON-UNION BOARD EMPLOYEES T E A M The Board may pay the cost of prior approved job related courses for non-union employees, subject to budget availability.

Applications are now being accepted for advanced approval for reimbursement purposes of courses to be taken from July 2008 to June 2009. There will be no other opportunity for advanced approval of courses taken during that period. Approved courses must be relevant to job descriptions within the Board.

CRITERIA FOR ACCEPTANCE • An applicant must have a minimum of 5 (five) years of experience with the Board; • Applications shall be submitted in writing no later than May 30, 2008 to Mary Frijio, Administrative Officer, Staff Development • Selection shall be made by a committee comprised of equal numbers of employees and the Board’s administrative officials but not more than three (3) of each • The applicant must forward supporting documentation and complete the Course Reimbursement Application Form • If the funds available are insufficient, to meet all requests, the committee may apportion the available funds among the applicants.

Applications are to be submitted in writing to Mary Frijio, Administrative Officer, Staff Development by no later than May 30, 2008. Applications should include information about the course(s), title(s), location offered, when to be taken and individual course fee(s) and the relevance to the applicant’s current position.

SUBJECT: 16-1b

SUBSIDY OF INDIVIDUAL COURSES

CUPE LOCAL 3155 INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE INSTRUCTORS

The Board will pay the cost of prior approved courses. Any funds granted to an instructor for such purpose shallT E A be M in accordance with the following:

CRITERIA FOR ACCEPTANCE • An applicant shall have a minimum of 5 (five) years experience with the Board; • Applications shall be submitted in writing no later than May 30, 2008 to Mary Frijio, Administrative Officer, Staff Development; • Selection shall be made by a committee comprised of equal numbers of employees and the Board’s administrative officials but not more than three (3) of each; • The applicant must forward supporting documentation, and complete the application on the reverse side. • If the funds available are insufficient, the committee may apportion the available funds among the applicants

Applications are now being accepted for advanced approval for reimbursement purposes of courses to be taken from July 2008 to September 2009. There will be no other opportunity for advanced approval of courses during this period.

Applications are to be submitted in writing to Mary Frijio, Officer, Staff Development no later than May 30, 2008. Applications should include information about the enrolled program including course(s), title(s), where offered, when courses will be taken and individual course fee(s).

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 33

May 5, 2008 SUBJECT: 16-1c

Course Reimbursement Application Form CUPE 1328, CUPE 1280, CUPE 3155 and Non Union Personnel

ALL AREAS OF THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR COURSE REIMBURSEMENT T E A M

Name of Applicant: ______(please print)

Position and Location: ______

Date of Employment with the Board: ______

Employee/Union Group: ______

Are you working towards: W University Degree W College Certificate/Diploma

What is the degree/certificate/diploma you are working towards: ______

Course Title and Description College/University Course Cost

______

______Signature of Applicant Supervisor Signature

Signature of Supervisor indicates knowledge of application and is not for approval purposes.

Please ensure that this application is submitted to Mary Frijio, Officer, Staff Development no later than May 30, 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 33

May 5, 2008 SUBJECT: 16-1d

SUBSIDY OF INDIVIDUAL COURSES CUPE LOCAL 1328 Office, Clerical and Technical Employees T E A M The Board will pay the cost of prior approved courses. Any funds granted to an employee for such purpose shall be in accordance with the following:

CRITERIA FOR ACCEPTANCE • An applicant shall have a minimum of 2 (two) years experience with the Board; • Applications shall be submitted in writing no later than May 30, 2008 to Mary Frijio, Administrative Officer, Staff Development • Selection shall be made by a committee comprised of equal number of employees and the Board’s administrative officials but not more than three (3) of each • The applicant must forward supporting documentation, and complete the Course Reimbursement Application • If the funds available are insufficient, the committee may apportion the available funds among the applicants

Applications are now being received for advanced approval for reimbursement purposes of courses to be taken from July 2008 to June 2009. There will be no other opportunity for advanced approval of courses taken during that period.

Applications are to be submitted in writing to Mary Frijio, Administrative Officer, Staff Development no later than May 30, 2008. Applications should indicate the program, the course(s), title(s), where offered, when the course will be taken, individual course fee(s), and the relevance.

SUBJECT: 16-1e

SUBSIDY OF INDIVIDUAL COURSES CUPE LOCAL 1328 SCHOOL BASED EDUCATIONAL STAFF, EDUCATION ASSISTANTS, INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANTS, CHILD AND YOUTH WORKERS, HEALTH CARE ASSISTANTS, JOB COACHES, INTERVENORS, SIGN LANGUAGE T E A M INTERPRETERS AND LIFEGUARDS/INSTRUCTORS

The Board will pay the cost of prior approved job related courses for employees covered under the Collective Agreement between the Board and CUPE Local 1328.

CRITERIA FOR ACCEPTANCE • An applicant must have a minimum of 2 (two) years of experience with the Board in order to be eligible • Applications shall be submitted in writing no later than May 30, 2008 to Mary Frijio, Administrative Officer, Staff Development • Selection shall be made by a committee comprised of equal numbers of employees and the Board’s administrative officials but not more than three (3) of each • The applicant must forward supporting documentation, and complete the Course Reimbursement Application • If the funds available are insufficient, the committee may apportion the available funds among the applicants

Applications are to be submitted in writing to Mary Frijio, Administrative Officer, Staff Development no later than May 30, 2008. Applications should include information about the course(s), title(s), where offered, when courses will be taken, individual course fee(s), and the relevance to the applicant’s current position.

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 33

May 5, 2008 SUBJECT: 16-1e

Course Reimbursement Application Form CUPE 1328, CUPE 1280, CUPE 3155 and Non Union Personnel

ALL AREAS OF THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR COURSE REIMBURSEMENT T E A M

Name of Applicant: ______(please print)

Position and Location: ______

Date of Employment with the Board: ______

Employee/Union Group: ______

Are you working towards: W University Degree W College Certificate/Diploma

What is the degree/certificate/diploma you are working towards: ______

Course Title and Description College/University Course Cost

______

______Signature of Applicant Supervisor Signature

Signature of Supervisor indicates knowledge of application and is not for approval purposes.

Please ensure that this application is submitted to Mary Frijio, Officer, Staff Development no later than May 30, 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 33

May 5, 2008 SUBJECT: 16-1f

SUBSIDY OF INDIVIDUAL COURSES

CUPE LOCAL 1280 Custodial and Maintenance Staff T E A M

Subject to the availability of funds, the Board, in each school year, shall pay the cost of tuition and books of prior approved job related courses for employees covered under the Collective Agreement between the Board and CUPE Local 1280.

CRITERIA FOR ACCEPTANCE • An applicant must have a minimum of 3 (three) years of experience with the Board in order to be eligible • Applications must be submitted in writing no later than May 30, 2008 to Mary Frijio, Administrative Officer, Staff Development • Selection shall be made by a committee comprised of equal numbers of employees and the Board’s administrative officials but not more than three (3) of each • The applicant must forward supporting documentation, and complete the Course Reimbursement Application • If the funds available are insufficient, the committee may apportion the available funds among the applicants • The attached application MUST be signed by your immediate supervisor before submitting this application for consideration. Any unsigned applications will be returned.

Applications are to be submitted in writing to Mary Frijio, Administrative Officer, Staff Development, no later than May 30, 2008. Applications should include information about the course(s), title(s), location offered, when to be taken and individual course fee(s) and the relevance to the applicant’s current position.

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 33

May 5, 2008 SUBJECT: 16-1g

Course Reimbursement Application Form CUPE 1328, CUPE 1280, CUPE 3155 and Non Union Personnel

ALL AREAS OF THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR COURSE REIMBURSEMENT T E A M

Name of Applicant: ______(please print)

Position and Location: ______

Date of Employment with the Board: ______

Employee/Union Group: ______

Are you working towards: W University Degree W College Certificate/Diploma

What is the degree/certificate/diploma you are working towards: ______

Course Title and Description College/University Course Cost

______

______Signature of Applicant Supervisor Signature

Signature of Supervisor indicates knowledge of application and is not for approval purposes.

Please ensure that this application is submitted to Mary Frijio, Officer, Staff Development no later than May 30, 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 33

May 5, 2008 SUBJECT: 16-2a

ASIAN HERITAGE MONTH – AN UPDATE FROM THE PROFESSIONAL LIBRARY

The following books are available in the CEC Professional Library to support Asian Heritage Month:

Ashford, Mary-Wynne and Dauncey Guy. Enough Blood Shed: 101 solutions to Violence, Terror and War. Gabriola, B.C.: New Society Publishers, c2006. Badami, Anita Rau. Can You Hear the Nightbird Call? 1st Ed. A.A. Knopf Canada, Toronto, Ont.; c2006. Bull, Bartle. China Star. 1st ed. Carroll & Graf., New York, NY. c2006. Burgan, Michael. The Korean War. Heinemann Publishing, Chicago, ILL.; c2003. Chan, Gillian. An Ocean Apart: The Gold Mountain Diary of Chin Mei-ling. Scholastic Canada Ltd., Markham, Ont.; c2004. Chang, Eileen. Love in a Fallen City. NYRB Classics, New York, NY.; c2006. Charles, Veronika Martenova. The Birdman. Tundra Books, Toronto, Ont.; c2006. Choy, Wayson. All that Matters. Other Press, New York, NY; c2007. Compestine, Ying. D Is For Dragon Dance. Holiday House Inc., New York, NY.; c2007. Croft Andrew. The Little Hero: One Boy's Fight for Freedom - Iqbal Masih's Story. Vision Paperbacks- Satin Publications, London, England, c2006. Donovan, Sandy. Teens in Japan. Compass Point Books, Minneapolis, MN; c2007. Fine-Meyer, Rose. The Immigrant Experience. Rubicon Education Inc., Oakville Ont.; c2003. Fong Bates, Judy. China Dog and Other Stories.1st ed. Emblem Editions, Toronto, Ont.; c2005. Fong Bates, Judy. Midnight at the Dragon Café. McClelland & Stewart, Toronto, Ont.; c2004. Freedman, Russell. I Remember Korea: Veterans Tell Their Stories of the Korean War, 1950-53. I Remember Korea. Fitzhenry & Whiteside, Markham, Ont.; c2004. Gershator, Phillis. Sky Sweeper. 1st ed. Melanie Krupa Books, New York, NY.; c2007. Govier, Katherine. Three Views of Crystal Water. 1st ed. Toronto: HarperCollins Canada, Toronto, Ont.; c2005. Haseley, Dennis. Twenty Heartbeats. Roaring Book Press, New York, NY; c2008. Hawass, Zahi A. The Golden King: The World of Tutankhamen. National Geographic Books, Washington, DC; c2006. Irani, Anosh. The Song of Kahunsha. Doubleday Canada, Toronto, Ont.; c2006. James, Grace. The Moon Maiden and Other Japanese Fairy Tales. Macmillan and Co. London, England; c2005. Kalman, Bobbie. China, The Culture. The Lands, Peoples, and Cultures Series. Crabtree Publishing Co. St. Catharines, Ont.; c2007. Kalman, Bobbie. China, The Land. Explore Asia. The Lands, Peoples, and Cultures Series. Crabtree Publishing Co. St. Catharines, Ont.; c2007.

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 33

May 5, 2008 SUBJECT: 16-2b

Kalman, Bobbie. China, The People. The Lands, Peoples, and Cultures Series. Crabtree Publishing Co. St. Catharines, Ont.; c2007. Kalman, Bobbie. Explore Asia. Crabtree Publishing Co. St. Catharines, Ont.; c2007. Levin, Ted. Big Jimmy's Kum Kau Chinese Take Out. Harpercollins Publishers, c2002. Messager, Alexandre. We Live in Japan. Kids around the World Series. Abrams Books for Young Readers, New York, NY, c2006. Miki, Roy. Redress: Inside the Japanese Canadian Call for Justice. Vancouver: Raincoast Books, c2004. Nadimi, Susan. The Rich Man and the Parrot. Albert Whitman and Co., Morton Grove, Ill.; c2007. Nimr, Sonia. Ghaddar the Ghoul and Other Palestinian Stories. Frances Lincoln Children’s Books, London, Great Britain, c2007. Patz, Nancy. Babies Can't Eat Kimchee!. Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, c2006 Pazira, Nelofer. A Bed of Red Flowers: In Search of My Afghanistan. Toronto: Random House Canada, c2005. Pietropaolo, Damiano. Where is Here? : The Drama of Immigration. .Scirocco Drama, Winnipeg, Canada; c2005. Pilon, Pascal. We Live in China. Kids Around the World Series. Abrams Books for Young Readers, New York, NY, c2006. Rumford, James. Silent Music; A Story of Baghdad. Roaring Book Press, New York, NY; c2008. Ruprecht, Tony. Toronto's Many Faces: A Guide to the History, Museums, Restaurants, Shops, Festivals, Monuments, Media & Prominent Citizens of More Than 60 Cultural Communities in the City. 4th ed. Fitzhenry & Whiteside, Markham, Ont.; c2005. Saltzman, Devyani. Shooting Water: A Mother-Daughter Journey and the Making of the Film. Key Porter Books, Toronto, Ont.; c2005. Santore, Charles. The Silk Princess. Random House, New York, NY.; c2007. Say, Allen. Emma's Rug: Caldecott Medalist Allen Say Explores the Origins of Artistic Inspiration. Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, Mass.; c2003. Say, Allen. Music for Alice. Houghton Mifflin, New York, NY.; c2004. Shannon, George. Rabbit’s Gift: A Fable From China. Harcourt Publishing Inc., Orlando, Florida; c2007. The Tibetan Book Club. Tibet: Our Lives, Our Stories. Eastendbooks, Toronto, Ont.; c2007. Uegaki, Chieri. Suki's Kimono. Toronto: Kids Can Press, c2003. Wah, Fred. Diamond Grill. 10th Anniversary Ed. NeWest, Edmonton, Ab.; c2006. Williston, Teresa. The Bamboo Cutter & the Moon Maiden: A Japanese Folk Tale. Silverleaf PressAuthor, c2006: Woo, Terry. Banana Boys. 2nd Ed. Cormorant Books, Toronto, Ont.; c2005. Yee, Paul. A Song for Ba. Douglas & McIntyre, Toronto, Ont.; c2004. Yee, Paul. Chinatown: An Illustrated History of the Chinese Communities of Victoria, Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg, Toronto, Montreal and Halifax. J. Lorimer, Toronto, Ont.; c2005. Yi, Hue Yong. Good Morning China. Roaring Book Press. New York, NY; c2007.

For additional information please call Teresa Paoli or Bozena Grymek-Nowinowski at 416-222-8282 ext. 2406 or visit the Professional Library at: http://www.tcdsb.org/library

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 33

May 5, 2008 SUBJECT: 16-3

NEW TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOPS NOW AVAILABLE ON PAL

WORKSHOP DATE TIME LOCATION “Get SMART” – Adding Interactivity to Lessons Wed. May 7th 9:00 a.m. - Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Using the SMART Board and SMART Software 3:30 p.m. Room 203 Library Pro - Catalogue Maintenance Wed. May 20th 9:00 – 11:30 Our Lady of Mt. Carmel A.M. Session 1:00 – 3:30 Room 209 P.M Session Adobe Dreamweaver and Fireworks: Use Web Tues. May 20th 9:00 a.m. - Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Design Technology to Build Lessons with Active 3:30 p.m. Room 204 Components (video, sound, interactive links, etc.) “Make Show and Tell Cool Again” – Digital Tues. May 27th 9:00 a.m. - Regina Pacis Storytelling 3:30 p.m. Room 202 Differentiated Instruction Using Technology Tues. May 27th 9:00 a.m. - Our Lady of Mt. Carmel 3:30 p.m. Room 203 Classrooms Without Borders: Web Publishing Using Wed. May 28th 9:00 a.m. - Regina Pacis Blogs, Wikis and Podcasting 3:30 p.m. Room 202 Explore the World with Google Earth: Elementary Wed. May 28th 9:00 a.m. - Regina Pacis and SecondaryTeachers 3:30 p.m. Room 203 Effective Communication with PowerPoint Thur. May 29th 9:00 a.m. - Regina Pacis 3:30 p.m. Room 203 Calling All Movie Producers and Directors: Video Thurs. June 3rd 9:00 a.m.-3:30 Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Editing 101 for Educators p.m. Room 204 Integrating Technology in the Primary Classroom Thurs. June 5th 9:00 a.m. - Regina Pacis 3:30 p.m. Room 203

SUBJECT: 16-4

The Professional Learning Network with a focus in Early Years invites you to an after-school networking session Computers in Kindergarten Exploring the possibilities with the classroom computer The focus of this networking session will include opportunities for teachers to discover and explore hands-on, the different programs available for young children, using the classroom computer, to support literacy and numeracy learning.

Tuesday, May 27h, 2008 4:15 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. at St. Timothy Catholic School 25 Rochelle Crescent North York, M2J 1Y3

Computer Lab Refreshments will be served. R.S.V. P. your attendance with Toni Pucci at [email protected] by Thursday, May 22, 2008.

Participants please bring address(es) of website(s) that have proven to be useful for teachers and/or kindergarten children.

You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the World. Matt. 5:13, 14 THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN Those who teach will shine like stars for all eternity. Daniel 12:3 33

May 5, 2008 SUBJECT: 16-5

The Professional Learning Network with focus on the Early Years invites you to a workshop on

Wednesday, May 14, 2008 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. St. Paul Catholic School 80 Sackville Street, Toronto, ON, M5A 3E5

This workshop will focus on the recent Ministry publication Supporting English Language Learners in Kindergarten: a practical guide for Ontario educators. The document is designed as a resource and tool for teachers, administrators, and other school staff as they support ELLs in achieving the overall expectations of the Kindergarten program.

The workshop will provide research findings, practices, and strategies that can be put to immediate use in the school and the classroom. You will also learn valuable information on working with families and communities, working with the ELLs in your Kindergarten classrooms, and working as a whole school to provide a quality beginning school experience for all English language learners.

Participants will receive a copy of Supporting English Language Learners in Kindergarten, as well as Many Roots Many Voices.

Registration Procedures: 1. RSVP with Ana Goncalves at [email protected] by May 9, 2008 (Limit 25 participants) 2. Complete the Professional Development Release Time Form and obtain Principal approval and signature 3. Send this form to Dolores Cascone, Lead Teacher for Kindergarten/Early Years, CEC for supply teacher by courier 4. Confirmation will be sent electronically to both the teacher and the Principal 5. Use code 85 for supply teacher coverage 6. Early Childhood Educators and Parenting Staff can contact Ana Goncalves directly

SUBJECT: 16-6

SUMMER INSTITUTES

Join us in the journey of learning!

PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE AT: www.tcdsb.org

(Click on the icon)

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 33

May 5, 2008 SUBJECT: 17

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 33

May 5, 2008 SUBJECT: 18

Health and Safety … helping to preserve people, property and resources by preventing workplace injuries and accidents

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

Congratulations to these employees who successfully completed the Standard First Aid and CPR course School First Name Last Name CARDINAL NEWMAN Ramona Ibrahim CHAMINADE COLLEGE Diane Valinho HOLY ANGELS Lillian Kurnik HOLY FAMILY Tina Yeboah JAMES CULNAN Jennifer Martincic MARSHALL MCLUHAN Maureen Roe OUR LADY OF GRACE Stacey Ironside OUR LADY OF GRACE Lea Donna SACRED HEART Margaret Tavares ST FIDELIS Angela Moscar ST FIDELIS Sarina Scarmozzino ST FLORENCE William Kennedy ST FLORENCE Josie Gatto ST HENRY Goretti Du Quesnay ST PATRICK SEC Mary Gauntlett ST PAUL Steve Nurse ST RICHARD Augustine Jatoe ST SEBASTIAN Silvana Muia ST SEBASTIAN Karen Ruddy ST SIMON Robert Gallo ST THOMAS AQUINAS Christin Bilak ST THOMAS AQUINAS Danielle Matthews STELLA MARIS Angela Minella

Remember to post a copy of your certificate on the Health and Safety Bulletin Board in your school. Your certificate is valid for three years. In the interim please post a photocopy of your wallet card.

Registration for First Aid is through PAL – available from: http://www.tcdsb.org

REMEMBER ONLY 2 PEOPLE PER SITE ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE TWO DAY FIRST AID CERTIFICATE – If you can not attend the training for which you are registered – PLEASE DELETE in PAL to afford the opportunity to those staff on the waiting list.

If you have any questions, please call your Occupational Health and Safety Dept. Corrado Maltese at 416-222-8282 ext 2665 or Rhea D’Silva at 416-222-8282 ext 2017

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 33

May 5, 2008 SUBJECT: 19-1

AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS COURSE May 2008 – June 2008

A course consisting of four (4) full-day sessions will be offered to TCDSB staff who are currently working with children with autism or PDD.

Topics: Overview/diagnostic issues, Communication Strategies, Sensory Integration, Stress and Anxiety, Behaviour, Educational Planning, Teaching Techniques, Asperger’s Syndrome, Parent Perspective, PPM 140

Speakers: Valerie McAlpine, Teacher – Support Service for Autism Lorraine White, Speech-Language Pathologist – Support Service for Autism Guest speakers

Interested applicants should apply on PAL. Provision has been made for supply coverage Code 97. Please note that supply coverage is only provided for permanent employees. Refreshments and lunch will be provided.

Dates: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 Wednesday, May 21, 2008 Wednesday, May 28, 2008 Wednesday, June, 4, 2008

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Location: O. L. Mt. Carmel Catholic School GYM 260 Cherokee Blvd.

If you have any questions please contact Raffaela Rocca at [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 33

May 5, 2008 SUBJECT: 19-2

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 33

May 5, 2008 SUBJECT: 20a

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

BARRY DIEMERT MUSIC BURSARY The Barry Diemert Music Bursary is an annual award of $2,500.00 given to a successful graduate of the Toronto Catholic District School Board wishing to pursue music education at a university, college or other post-secondary music school. It is administered by The Angel Foundation for Learning.

CARMELA MURDOCCA LITERACY BURSARY This Carmela Murdocca Literacy Bursary, in the amount of $1,000.00, is awarded annually to a graduating student who requires financial assistance in order to pursue studies in the area of English at a post secondary institution. It is administered by The Angel Foundation for Learning.

FRANK MEAGHER BURSARY This award is presented annually to two deaf or hard of hearing student in the elementary or secondary panel in the amount of $250.00 each. The bursary recognizes the importance of the arts for all children. It provides financial support to an individual deaf or hard of hearing student participating in an Arts Program in the community. It is administered by The Angel Foundation for Learning.

KEITH TAVARES SPIRIT OF INCLUSION BURSARY The Keith Tavares Spirit of Inclusion Bursary is designated to a TCDSB student who is deaf or hard of hearing and in grade 8. The bursary which recognizes the spirit of inclusion provides financial support in the amount of $100.00 towards hearing loss management for costs such as hearing aids, batteries and FM systems. It is administered by The Angel Foundation for Learning.

MARIO GASPAROTTO VISUAL ARTS BURSARY The Mario Gasparotto Visual Arts Bursary is a special fund administered through The Angel Foundation for Learning to support graduating students planning to pursue post-secondary studies in visual arts at college or university. Two awards of $500 each will be given to students each year.

MARY JANE MCKEEN SKILLED TRADES BURSARY The Mary Jane McKeen Skilled Trades Bursary of $500 is awarded each year to a high school student attending a TCDSB school, who has skills and talents working with his or her hands. It helps defray costs associated with pursuing an apprenticeship program or continuing post secondary education in the skilled trades. It is administered by The Angel Foundation for Learning.

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 33

May 5, 2008 SUBJECT: 20b

NORM FORMA BURSARY The Norm Forma Bursary is presented annually to a graduating student who is deaf or hard of hearing. The bursary, in recognition of academic achievement provides financial support in the amount of $500.00 towards post-secondary education at the university or college level. It is administered by The Angel Foundation for Learning.

SANDRA MONTGOMERY STUDENT BURSARY This Sandra Montgomery Bursary provides support for a secondary student with special needs who is unable to participate in community-based programs because of financial hardships. The recipient is given $500.00 to help defray the cost of admission to a program such as St. Jude Academy of the Arts or other community based programs. It is administered by The Angel Foundation for Learning.

TORONTO CATHOLIC SCHOOL BOARD EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION STUDENT BURSARY This Toronto Catholic School Board Employees Credit Union Limited Student Bursary is awarded annually to a graduating student who requires financial assistance in order to pursue studies at university or college. The annual amount of the bursary is $500. Criteria include: ‘B’ average or higher, financial need, overall contribution to the school and community and acceptance into a post-secondary institution. It is administered by The Angel Foundation for Learning.

TOM LEON STUDENT BURSARY This bursary is awarded annually to 4 students (two graduating female students and two graduating male students) who require financial assistance in order to pursue studies at a post secondary institution. Each award is designated for the cost of tuition in the amount of up to $5,000.00. The cheque is made payable to the educational institution. Criteria include: contributions to the school and/or community that reflect Catholic values, financial need and/or personal challenges, acceptance into a post-secondary institution.

Deadline for nomination: May 16, 2008

Nomination forms for the awards have been published in recent editions of The Director’s Bulletin.

Nomination forms and further information can be obtained by contacting Sara Camilleri, Executive Director, The Angel Foundation for Learning at 416-222-8282, ext 2195 or e-mail:[email protected] or on the web site at: http://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 33

May 5, 2008 SUBJECT: 21-1

Toronto Catholic District School Board

INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR POSITION OF AUTHORITY

DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION ACADEMIC AFFAIRS and ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE BOARD

Effective: August 1, 2008

VISION OF CATHOLIC SCHOOL LEADERSHIP Leadership in and on behalf of Catholic Schools is deeply spiritual, servant-like, visionary and empowering. A Catholic school leader is called to be a spiritual leader, an effective administrator and an excellent communicator. We seek educational leaders who demonstrate powerful personal mission and commitment through action. We are committed to selecting leaders who are visionary and innovative, student-focused, excellent role models and collaborative in building a Catholic community.

The Toronto Catholic District School Board operates a large, progressive school system for approximately 90,000 students from JK to Grade 12. The system comprises 168 elementary schools and 31 secondary schools including 2 combined elementary and secondary schools.

The Deputy Director of Education - Academic Affairs shall be responsible to the Director of Education for the leadership of school operations, such as: academic programs, special education programs, success for all programs, human resources initiatives of the Board, and other duties as may be assigned. The preferred candidate will:

• Be an individual who supports the Mission and Vision of the Toronto Catholic District School Board. • Have the knowledge and ability to assist in the operation of a large system and have respect for the philosophy and traditions of publicly funded Catholic education. • Have a record of outstanding education and community leadership. • Have demonstrated superior communication and interpersonal skills. • Have overall leadership, (within Board guidelines), coordination of, and accountability for the operations of all elementary and secondary schools and instructional programs of the Board. • Lead and support the efforts and talents of a dedicated staff of the board’s academic Supervisory Officers including all school superintendents, special education, human resources, curriculum and accountability, and success for all superintendencies. • Inspire the continued support and confidence of the various partners in the Toronto Catholic school community. • Hold Ontario Supervisory Officer qualifications with experience as a practicing Supervisory Officer in a school board setting.

Qualified applicants are requested to submit a letter of application and resume fully detailing qualifications and experience by May 16, 2008 to Kevin Kobus, Director of Education, Toronto Catholic District School Board, 80 Sheppard Avenue East, Toronto, ON M2N 6E8.

We thank all applicants. Only those being considered for an interview will be contacted

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 33

May 5, 2008 SUBJECT: 21-2

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 – Science Bishop Allen Sue Sillery Minor Department Head – Religion Bishop Marrocco/Thomas Merton Maria Pereira Minor Department Head – Math Bishop Marrocco/Thomas Merton Maria Pereira Major Department Head – Special Education Bishop Marrocco/Thomas Merton Maria Pereira Minor Department Head – Math Blessed Mother Teresa Susan Souter Minor Department Head – Technology Blessed Mother Teresa Susan Souter Minor Department Head – English, Drama Blessed Mother Teresa Susan Souter Minor Department Head – French Brebeuf College Nick D’Avella Minor Department Head – Religion Cardinal Carter Angelo Bolotta Major Department Head – Special Education Dante Alighieri Anna Convertini Major Department Head - Science Don Bosco Sebastian Carubia Major Department Head – Guidance Don Bosco Sebastian Carubia Major Department Head – Religion Francis Libermann Flora Cifelli Major Department Head – Science Francis Libermann Flora Cifelli Major Department Head – Math Father Henry Carr Michael Rossetti Minor Department Head – Guidance Father Henry Carr Michael Rossetti Minor Department Head – Special Education Father Henry Carr Michael Rossetti Minor Department Head – Math James Cardinal McGuigan Margaret Gardonio Major Department Head – Religion Jean Vanier Peter Aguiar Major Department Head – Math Loretto Abbey Lori DiMarco Minor Department Head – Communications Loretto Abbey Lori DiMarco Major Department Head – Guidance, Co-Op Marshall McLuhan Linda Roy Minor Department Head – Physical & Health Education Marshall McLuhan Linda Roy Major Department Head – Math Monsignor Fraser Phillip Prospero Head Teacher - Alternative Program Monsignor Fraser Phillip Prospero Minor Department Head – Special Education Monsignor Fraser Phillip Prospero Major Department Head – English Neil McNeil John Shanahan Major Department Head – Special Education Neil McNeil John Shanahan Minor Department Head – Social Science Neil McNeil John Shanahan Major Department Head – Math Neil McNeil John Shanahan Major Department Head – Religion Notre Dame Oksana Kawun Minor Department Head–Social Science (Geography Specialist) Notre Dame Oksana Kawun Major Department Head – Guidance Senator O’Connor Susan Baker Major Department Head – English Senator O’Connor Susan Baker Minor Department Head – Canadian & World Studies St. Mary Adrian Della Mora Major Department Head – Math St. Mary Adrian Della Mora Minor Department Head – Physical Education St. Mary Adrian Della Mora

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, May 9, 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 33

May 5, 2008 SUBJECT: 21-3

PLEASE POST ON STAFF BULLETIN BOARD

CUPE LOCAL 1328 POSTINGS

The following Clerk Typist positions are available immediately (Salary Range: Grade 4 - $623.64 to $736.56)

POSTING NO. SCHOOL BASIC TIME CLASS #27-2008 Fr. Serra Catholic School 60% #28-2008 St. Ambrose Catholic School 20% #29-2008 St. Clement Catholic School 20%

PLEASE NOTE: These are 10-month positions

QUALIFICATIONS: - Ontario Secondary School diploma or equivalent - Keyboarding skills 45 wpm - One year related experience - Effective telephone manner - Knowledge of computers an asset

DUTIES: To provide clerical and stenographic assistance in carrying out the duties of the office

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

BID SHEET REFERRING TO POSTING NUMBER, LOCATION AREA AND POSITION MUST REACH LINDA MOYNAGH, SUPERVISOR, SUPPORT STAFF, HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, CATHOLIC EDUCATION CENTRE, 80 SHEPPARD AVENUE EAST, TORONTO, ONTARIO NO LATER THAN TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2008

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

SUBJECT: 21-4

CUPE LOCAL 1328 AWARDS

#17-2008 – S. Zenko

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 33

May 5, 2008 SUBJECT: 21-5

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

POSTING BID FORM

Please print:

EMPLOYEE NAME: ______Last Name First Name

EMPLOYEE NO: ______

PRESENT POSITION: ______

PRESENT LOCATION: ______

SENIORITY DATE: ______Day Month Year

SUPPLY SECRETARY INDICATE START DATE: ______Day Month Year

I WISH TO APPLY FOR:

POSTING NO. ______

POSITION: ______

LOCATION: ______

Date: ______Signature: ______

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 33

May 5, 2008 SUBJECT: 21-6

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.

4. PLEASE NOTE: GRADE 12 DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENCY IS MANDATORY FOR ANY TRADES POSITION. APPLICANTS WHO DO NOT PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION MEETING THIS REQUIREMENT WITH THEIR BID SHEETS WILL NOT BE CALLED FOR AN INTERVIEW. IF YOU REQUIRE ASSISTANCE OBTAINING DOCUMENTATION, PLEASE CALL INDEPENDENT LEARNING CENTRE AT 416-325-4388 FOR TESTING. IF YOU REQUIRE AN EQUIVALENCY FOR YOUR TRADE, PLEASE CALL APPRENTICESHIP & CLIENT SERVICES EDUCATION & TRAINING AT 416-326-5800.

Position Dept./School Location Salary Range Posting # 48-08, CARPENTER East Facilities 97 Railside Road $28.93/hr. NOTE: Hours are from 3:30 – 11:30 p.m.

RESPONSIBILITIES: • Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor/Officer and responsible for repairing millwork, furniture and equipment • Refurbishing of portables • Door hardware repairs • Responsible for the safe operation and safekeeping of tools supplied by the Board • Maintain accurate records (e.g., work orders, timesheets and mileage reports) • Perform other related job/duties as required • The use of proper safety protective equipment in carrying out related job/duties is required at all times

EXPERIENCE: • Tradesman with good knowledge of the building trades • Minimum of five (5) years practical experience

SKILLS: • Technical knowledge of building materials and their uses • Ability to function without close supervision

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS: • Certificate of competence in general carpentry from Ontario Ministry of Skills and Development (candidates must submit their Carpentry Certificate with their bid form) • Must be proficient in the English language in order to comprehend manuals and maintain work records • Must have valid Ontario Driver's “G” Licence and access to a reliable automobile (candidates must submit their driver’s licence with their bid form). If candidates are selected for an interview, candidates must submit proof of good driving record before the interview.

WRITTEN OR FAXED (416-512-3046) APPLICATION REFERRING TO POSTING NUMBER, LOCATION AND POSITION MUST REACH HUMAN RESOURCES, ATTENTION: LINDA MOYNAGH, SUPERVISOR, CATHOLIC EDUCATION CENTRE, 80 SHEPPARD AVENUE EAST, TORONTO, ONTARIO, NOT LATER THAN TUESDAY, MAY 13, 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 33

May 5, 2008 SUBJECT: 21-7

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 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 # 50-08** St. Lawrence 2216 Lawrence Ave. $19.76/hr. Assistant Caretaker elementary/ East/ 959 Midland NOTE: Hours are from 3:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Jean Vanier, secondary Avenue Posting # 51-08** St. Marguerite 1685 Finch Avenue $19.76/hr. Assistant Caretaker Bourgeoys/ West/ NOTE: Hours are from 3:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Msgr. Fraser 3380 Midland Avenue PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION UNTL AUGUST 31, 2008.

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, MAY 13, 2008.

SUBJECT: 21-8

CUPE LOCAL 1280 AWARDS

# 24-08 – A. MORRISON # 39-08 – C. FURTADO # 40-08 – G. JAVIER

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 33