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IT STARTS in the Schools MARCH 2009 UPCOMING EVENTS March 2 Msgr. Percy Johnson Catholic Vow of Silence--Raising awareness Secondary School about the plight of children in some 416-393-5535 countries, and raising funds for school 2170 Kipling Avenue, Etobicoke in Sierra Leone. March 2 St. John Vianney Catholic School Free the Children Presentation 416-393-5392 9:15 a.m. 105 Thistle Down Boulevard, Etobicoke March 3 St. Brendan Catholic School Junior W5H East Region Finals 416-393-5359 9:15 a.m. 186 Centennial Road, Scarborough March 3 St. Raphael Catholic School Junior W5H East Region Finals 416-393-5285 In the morning 3 Gade Drive, North York March 3 Blessed Sacrament Catholic School Knitting Club—Me to We Project 416-393-5226 Every Tuesday—students knit doilies 24 Bedford Park Avenue, Toronto that they are putting together to create a blanket for a school in Africa March 4 Our Lady of Grace Catholic School Scientist in the Schools 416-393-5372 Gearing Up, grade 4 students in the 121 Brimwood Boulevard, morning Scarborough March 4-7 Michael Power/St. Joseph Catholic Guys and Dolls Secondary School Performances nightly at 7 p.m., 416-393-5529 matinee on March 7th at 2 p.m. 105 Eringate Drive, Etobicoke March 5 St. John Vianney Catholic School Little Red Theatre Visits 416-393-5392 9:15 a.m., JK-Grade 5 students 105 Thistle Down Boulevard, Etobicoke March 6 St. Clement Catholic School Junior W5H West Region Finals 416-393-5307 4319 Bloor Street West, Etobicoke March 5-6 Santa Maria Catholic School The Wizard of Oz 416-393-5368 March 5, 1 and 7 p.m.; March 6, 25 Avon Avenue, York (Toronto) 1 p.m. Cost $3 for matinees March 6 St. John Vianney Catholic School Student Talent Show 416-393-5392 1:15 p.m. 105 Thistle Down Boulevard, Etobicoke March 6 St. Catherine Catholic School Toronto Zoo, Aquatic Outreach, 416-393-5316 presents to Grades 1, 2 in a.m. and 30 Roanoke Road, North York Grade 7/8 in p.m. Topic - Life in Our Great Lakes March 6 Our Lady of Grace Catholic School Fur Trade Presentation 416-393-5372 For grade 7 121 Brimwood Boulevard, Scarborough March 6&7 TCDSB Staff Arts “Leading Ladies”--Performances Tickets/Info: 415-222-8282 ext. ARTS 7:30 p.m. at Madonna Catholic www.tcdsb.org/staffarts Secondary School, auditorium, 20 Dubray Avenue North York March 9 St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Catholic Brain Day School 416-393-5381 Grade 4 and 5 pupils will be visited 75 Alexmuir Blvd., Scarborough by students from the University of Toronto who will teach them about the wonders of the brain, 1-3:30 p.m. March 10 Blessed Sacrament Catholic School Extended French Information 416-393-5226 Meeting for Parents, 7 p.m. 24 Bedford Park Avenue, Toronto March 12 Loretto College School Give Peace a Dance 416-393-5511 Students from several secondary and 151 Rosemount Avenue, Toronto elementary schools participate in presentations by students that symbolize their messages of peace and a PSA on Cyber bullying, 4 p.m. March 12 St. Catherine Catholic School Spirit Day 416-393-5316 Pyjama day 30 Roanoke Road, North York March 12 Our Lady of Grace Catholic School Swim to Survive 416-393-5372 Grade 4, 1:15-2 p.m. at Cummer Pool 121 Brimwood Boulevard, Scarborough March 12 Blessed Sacrament Catholic School Meet a Community Helper 416-393-5226 Activity day in the gymnasium for 24 Bedford Park Avenue, Toronto kindergarten students—career day circuit featuring police officer, fire fighter, librarian, dental hygienist and doctor, in the morning. March 16-20 TCDSB Schools March Break March 24 St. Timothy Catholic School Extended French Information 416-393-5298 Meeting for Parents, 7 p.m. 25 Rochelle Crescent, North York March 24 Catholic Education Centre Junior W5H City Finals 80 Sheppard Avenue East, North York 9:00 a.m. March 25 St. John Vianney Catholic School Family Skate Night 416-393-5392 7-8:30 p.m. at Gord and Irene Risk 105 Thistle Down Boulevard, Arena (Islington and Finch) Etobicoke March 27 TCDSB Board-wide Earth Hour 10-11 a.m. March 28 TCDSB Schools TEAMS Math Olympics Catholic Education Centre, 8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. 80 Sheppard Avenue East, North York Students in grades 7 and 8 March 28 & 29 TCDSB Elementary Schools TCDSB Invitational Swim Meet Etobicoke Olympium Start time on March 28th is 8:30 a.m. Finals commence March 29th at 12:30 p.m. Hosted by St. John Catholic School April 2 St. Clare Catholic School Extended French Information 416-393-5214 Meeting for Parents, 7 p.m. 124 Northcliffe Boulevard, York D’Arcy McGee Catholic School Extended French Information 416-393-5318 Meeting for Parents, 7 p.m. 20 Bansley Avenue, York April 2 TCDSB Elementary Schools French Public Speaking Contest, Catholic Teachers’ Centre City Finals 80 Sheppard Avenue East, North York 9 a.m. for students in grades 4-8 April 6 TCDSB Secondary Schools French Public Speaking Contest, Catholic Teachers’ Centre City Finals 80 Sheppard Avenue East, North York 9 a.m. for students in grades 9 and 10; 1 p.m. for students in grades 11 and 12 April 15 St. Maria Goretti Catholic School Extended French Information 416-393-5260 Meeting for Parents, 7 p.m. 21 Kenmark Boulevard, Scarborough April 19 Blessed Margherita of Citta di 25th Anniversary Celebrations Castello Catholic School Solemn blessing, open house and 416-393-5409 refreshments, starting at 2 p.m. 108 Spenvalley Drive, North York RECENT HIGHLIGHTS Helping the homeless an annual tradition St. John Catholic School in east Toronto continues the annual tradition of raising money to help find permanent solutions to homelessness. This year’s sale of Raising the Roof toques brought in more than $1,300 to support the organization. Unveiling of a statue for St. Dorothy Catholic School With the start of the 2008-2009 school year, principal Adalgisio Bria’s vision to create school spirit in Catholic community came to fruition. Great excitement and anticipation was felt with the plan to create a school crest and to purchase a statue of the school’s patron saint, Dorothy. After a long search, the perfect statue was found which best reflected the vision of St. Dorothy. The project was a community effort, with students, parents and staff all involved in raising funds. Dress down day money, penny jar contribution, soup and sandwich day, chili day, 50/50 draws and personal donations all came together to support the effort. To commemorate the day, classes wrote prayers honouring St. Dorothy, and one was selected to be featured on a prayer card that was to be distributed to the entire school community. This prayer will be recited every day during morning prayers. The Feast Day of St. Dorothy on February 6th was chosen as the day for the official unveiling and blessing of the statue. The day was devoted to celebration the special feast day. Mass was celebrated by Father Horacio, and this was followed by the solemn blessing and dedication of the statue. Classrooms celebrations followed, with a pot-luck luncheon for staff and special guests, including Superintendent Paul Crawford, CSAC Chair Donna Zorbas, Religion Resource Lilian Compagnone and retired staff members of the school’s Gospel Values Committee. Ringing in the New Year Patricia Ho-Asjoe and her class bring the dragon to the classrooms to celebrate Chinese New Year at St. Jean de Brebeuf Catholic School. St. Margaret Catholic School Celebrates R-E-S-P-E-C-T and Multicultural Manners St. Margaret Catholic School welcomed “Say Hello to All the World!” concert with Judi The Manners Lady as they celebrated R-E-S-P-E-C-T and Multicultural Manners. On January 21st, Judi presented two highly energetic and exciting presentations to the students. The award-winning recording artist, speaker and author of “Manners Are Cool” used her message and exciting music to actively engaged students in singing and learning about Gospel values. Her lively songs such as “The Golden Rule Rap”, “Goodness Gracious Gratitude” and “R-E-S-P- E-C-T” were an enjoyable way to reinforce manners and respect. Kirk Mark from TCDSB’s Race and Ethnic Relations Multiculturalism Department and Michael McMorrow, Superintendent of Education, participated in a role playing exercise allowing students to practise how to respectfully greet others. St. Margaret’s has accepted The Manners Lady’s 2010 Challenge to the schools in Canada to learn how to say “Hi, How are you?” in the language of every child who attends the school. Viva Carnival Bishop Marrocco/Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary School Teacher Andrzej Rozbicki once again conducted the Celebrity Symphony Orchestra during their latest performance Viva Carnival in January. This event also showcased the World Premiere of "Bishop Marrocco Rhapsody" - a full orchestral piece composed by 18-year- old Isaias Garcia, who recently graduated from Bishop Marrocco/Thomas Merton. Celebrating Winter St. Jean de Brebeuf Catholic School was among the many TCDSB schools celebrating winter recently. It was Carnaval time at the school and staff and students celebrated the occasion with a visit from Bonhomme and a variety of outdoor games in the snow. St. John the Evangelist Student Chosen 2009 Champion Child by SickKids Foundation The entire school community joined in the celebration as 10-year-old Patricia Espin-Jurado officially became this year’s ambassador for Children's Miracle Network Champions Across Canada presented by Wal-Mart Canada in February. Patricia, a student at St. John the Evangelist Catholic School, has been a patient at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) since she was a baby.