Validating our Mission/Vision October 27, 2003 TTT Subjects: HHH DIRECTOR’SDIRECTOR’S EEE 1. “REFLECTIONS OF HIS LIGHT” WORLD YOUTH DAY BULLETINBULLETIN COMMEMORATIVE BOOK ORDER FORM--repeat 2. THE SAINTS OF TCDSB 2003-2004 3. FROM THE BOARD, OCTOBER 2003 As Partners in 4. CATEGORY UPGRADING FORM--repeat Catholic Education, 5. LIBRARY SERVICES UPDATE--repeat We are Stewards of 6. CATHOLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS OPEN HOUSE--repeat the Enduring Gifts 7. DESTINATION IMAGINATION INFORMATION NIGHT Amidst 8. CELTIC & UK SUMMER INFORMATION MEETING--repeat Changing Realities 9. SUMMER CREDITS IN IRELAND INFORMATION MEETING 10. DOWN SYNDROME AWARENESS WEEK--repeat 11. TCDSB STAFF ARTS CAST AUDITIONS A Community of Faith 12. ANNUAL LITERACY TEA--repeat 13. SHARING OUR GOOD NEWS - Venerable John Merlini Catholic School - Jean Vanier Catholic Secondary School With Heart in Charity 14. MEMORIALS 15. BIRTHS AND ADOPTIONS 16. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY - Joint Health & Safety Committees 2003-2004 Anchored in Hope 17. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Holocaust Education Week, Teacher Seminar 18. APPLICATIONS – FOR IMMEDIATE POSTING A.P.S.S.P. - Psychologist or Psychological Associate/Psychoeducational Consultant - Community Relations Officer, Child Care, Before/After School and Nutrition Programs CUPE LOCAL 1280 - General Maintenance Person - Assistant Caretaker - Awards __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Toronto Catholic District School Board, 80 Sheppard Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario, M2N 6E8 Telephone: 416-222-8282 PLEASE ENSURE THAT A COPY OF THE WEEKLY DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN IS MADE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL STAFF # 10 October 27, 2003 SUBJECT: 1 “Dormi en el suelo por 3 dias afuera de “Students of the TCDSB were dominant in la embajada hasta que…(I slept on the filling the many roles of volunteers over pavement outside of the embassy for the week of World Youth Day 2002. three days until…) the long, faithful and Working together, we made people from lovely stories from the pilgrims kept me around the world feel happy and awake all night at St. Philip Neri during comfortable in our own home. This event the World Youth Days.” helped us to strengthen our community Carmen Ayala, Child & Youth Worker and build strong relationships with each St. Philip Neri Catholic School other, as well as the rest of the world!” Milo Silva, Student St. Michael’s Choir School TCDSB Student Trustee 2002-2003 “It was good to know that the youth of today are truly guided by the Holy Spirit and can teach all of us about commitment, faith and perseverance. “As the dust settles from WYD, I continue They truly are dedicated to our Catholic to marvel at the commitment, enthusiasm community and the Pope.” Pauline Daniel, Secretary and love for the Lord we share. This School-based Student Support Services- enriching experience allowed me to -North Schools completely embody and emulate Christ’s message. As educators, our spiritual mission is to continue being role models for our students by spreading the salt to “World Youth Day week was mentally preserve and enrich their faith and shine and physically exhausting, but a light to guide their way.” heightened my spiritual being. These Kristin Tocci memories are truly forever.” Teacher, St. Anselm Catholic School Michael Ricci, Principal St. John Vianney Catholic School “Reflections of His Light: The Journey of His Holiness John Paul II and the World Youth Day Cross in Canada” is a 276-page hardcover book, which depicts, in words and over 220 full colour pictures, the amazing 43,000- kilometre journey of the simple wooden World Youth Day cross. Because TCDSB schools—students, staff and parents—played a significant role in World Youth Day 2002, each schools is receiving one complimentary copy of the book. Additional copies of the book can be purchased for a cost of $100. The book is a non-profit project. Net proceeds from the sales will go to the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops. To preview the book, please visit www.wyd2002photoalbum.com. To place an order, complete the attached order form and return with your payment (cheque or money order payable to: Reflections of His Light) by November 30th to your local school. School principals are asked to forward the orders to the Communications Department, TCDSB, 80 Sheppard Avenue East, North York. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “REFLECTIONS OF HIS LIGHT” WORLD YOUTH DAY COMMEMORATIVE BOOK ORDER FORM Yes, I would like to order ___________ copies of “Reflections of His Light”. My payment of $ _____________ is attached/enclosed. (Cheque payable to Reflections of His Light) Please send to: ___________________________________________________ Catholic School. Name: _______________________________________________________________________ As Partners in Catholic Education, We are Stewards THETHE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN 10 of the Enduring Gifts Amidst Changing Realities October 27, 2003 SUBJECT: 2 The Saints of the Toronto Catholic District School Board: We Celebrate with the following schools on their Saint/Name-sake Feast Day: Week of October 26-November 1 St. Demetrius – October 26 St. Jude – October 28 St. Simon – October 28 All Saints – November 1 As Partners in Catholic Education, We are Stewards THETHE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN 10 of the Enduring Gifts Amidst Changing Realities October 27, 2003 SUBJECT: 3a FROM THE BOARD A MONTHLY SUMMARY OF BOARD HIGHLIGHTS AND DECISIONS October 2003 Revised policy covering suspension/expulsion appeals The Board has approved a revised policy S.S.01 Hearing Process for Suspension and Expulsion. The new policy will be published on the Board’s website at www.tcdsb.org (see Policies). Credit courses outside Canada approved The Board approved Continuing Education March Break Credit Courses Outside Canada. Italian, Classical Civilization and World History credit courses in Italy will be offered during the March Break 2004 at no cost to the Board. Overseas credit courses have been offered by the Board since 1991. Accessibility Plan approved The Board has developed its first annual Accessibility Plan in accordance with guidelines set out through the Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2001. The major focus of this year’s plan is on the analysis of the current status of accessibility and barrier identification and to set priorities for barrier removal for the coming years. The Accessibility Working Group will also work to raise awareness around the need for accessibility planning in the school and work environment. Transportation boundaries adjusted for two east-end schools The Board has approved an adjustment to transportation boundaries for students in the pocketed area south of Highway #401, currently serving the St. Brendan’s community, to St. Dominic Savio Catholic School. This change is aimed at beginning the process of right-sizing the two schools. System Priorities 2003-2004 update The Toronto Catholic District School Board is committed to achieving excellence through planning and resource allocation based on the identification and articulation of system priorities. System priorities provide a focus for the many and varied activities for the Board. The Board of Trustees received a report, which identifies the implementation to date in terms of the 2003 Board priorities and the progress with regard to meeting objectives and plans established within the context of Board and system priorities. External auditors appointed The board has approved KPMG as the Board’s external auditors for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2003. continued… As Partners in Catholic Education, We are Stewards THETHE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN 10 of the Enduring Gifts Amidst Changing Realities October 27, 2003 SUBJECT: 3b FROM THE BOARD …continued Tenders awarded for new school construction The Board has approved contractors for the construction of new school facilities for Immaculate Conception Catholic School and Senator O’Connor Catholic Secondary School in North York. Natural gas purchase The Board has approved a new one-year fixed price contract with WPS Energy Services of Canada Corp. for the purchase of natural gas beginning November 1, 2003, to complete the Board’s heating gas requirements. Monthly budget reports The Board’s monthly budget reports for the period ending September 30th, are available on the Board’s website at http://www.tcdsb.org/budget%20and%20finance/default.htm#Monthly. Upcoming Meetings Wednesday, October 29, 2003 Special Awards Event Thursday, November 13, 2003 Combined meeting of Human Resources, Program and Religious Affairs Committee and Administrative and Corporate Services Committee Thursday, November 20, 2003 Regular Board Monday, November 24, 2003 Caucus Meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Catholic Education Centre 80 Sheppard Avenue East, North York, M2N 6E8 From the Board is produced by the Communications Department, Toronto Catholic District School Board, 416-222-8282, ext. 5314, E-mail: [email protected] This document is also published on the Internet at www.tcdsb.org (see “News”) As Partners in Catholic Education, We are Stewards THETHE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN 10 of the Enduring Gifts Amidst Changing Realities October 27, 2003 SUBJECT: 4a CATEGORY UPGRADING FORM If you have taken additional courses during the summer or are in the process of taking additional courses this school year and will be completed within this school year, and are also in the process