Validating our Mission/Vision June 26, 2006 IFITH Director’s Annual Meeting Tuesday, August 29, 2006 with Principals, Vice-Principals & Senior Staff T Subjects: H DIRECTOR’S E 1. YEAR-END MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION BULLETIN 2. SAINTS OF THE TORONTO CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD 2005-2006 3. FROM THE BOARD, JUNE 2006 4 INTERNET OFFENCE DECLARATION PROCESS--repeat In a school community 5 PAYROLL BULLETIN formed by Catholic - All Staff Paid Two-Weeks in Arrears beliefs and traditions, - Secondary Teachers, Chaplains, Principals, Vice-Principals and Coordinators our Mission is to - Elementary Teachers, Principals, Vice-Principals and Coordinators educate students - A.P.S.S.P. 10-Month 6-Day Employees to their full potential - School-Based Educational Support Staff CUPE 1328 - International Language Instructors 6 RECORDS OF EMPLOYMENT 7. SUMMER SCHOOL 2007 OVERSEAS CREDIT COURSE PROPOSALS A Community of Faith 8. SYMANTEC (NORTON) ANTI-VIRUS CORPORATE EDITION 9 ONTARIO MARCH OF DIMES 10. MEDIA RESOURCE CENTRE With Heart in Charity 11 AWARDS, SCHOLARSHIPS, BURSARIES AND CONTESTS - Barry Diemert Staff Arts Award Call for nominations - Norm Forma Bursary recipient - Mario Gasparotto Memorial Visual Arts Award recipients - Tom Leon Bursary recipients Anchored in Hope 12. TCDSB STAFF ARTS APPLICATIONS 13. EVENT NOTICES - MTCEF ‘Evening to Feed the Soul’ - MTCEF Fun Walk 14. SHARING OUR GOOD NEWS - St. Michael’s Choir School - St. Andrew Catholic School - St. John Catholic School - Marshall McLuhan Catholic Secondary School The Toronto Catholic District - Cardinal Newman Catholic School School Board educates close to 15. MEMORIALS 90,000 students from diverse cultures and language 16. BIRTHS AND ADOPTIONS backgrounds in its 201 Catholic elementary and secondary continued… schools and serves 470,375 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 #40 June 26, 2006 …continued Subjects 17. CURRICULUM & ACCOUNTABLITY - Additional Qualification Courses in Religious Education--repeat - Exemplary Practice Award Recipients - ‘Teaching the Holocaust’ Symposium 18. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY - Hot Weather Plan to Avoid Heat Stress 19. TCDSB ENVIRONMENTAL NEWS - Keep Cool in the Summer. Think Green! 20. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES - IEP In-services, Elementary/Secondary Teachers--repeat - Trillium Provincial Demonstration School Workshops--repeat 21. APPLICATIONS – FOR IMMEDIATE POSTING POSITION OF RESPONSIBILITY - Minor Department Head, Neil McNeil - Section 20 Teacher, Secondary A.P.S.S.P. - Speech & Language Pathologist CUPE LOCAL 1328 - IT Technician (Technical Support), CEC - IT Technician – Software Deployment/Asset Management, CEC - Secretary, Safe Schools - Secretary, French/ESL, Social Studies, Science, CEC - Library Technician--various - Award - Posting Bid Form--repeat CUPE LOCAL 1328 SBESS - Child & Youth Worker, James Culnan - Posting Bid Form--repeat CUPE LOCAL 1280 - Head Caretaker, Blessed John XXIII - Assistant Caretaker--various - Awards continued… You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the World. Matt. 5:13, 14 THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN #40 Those who teach will shine like stars for all eternity. Daniel 12:3 June 26, 2006 …continued Subjects POLICY REGISTER UPDATE School Safety Patrol Policy S.P.09 - http://www.tcdsb.org/policyregister/SP09.html Post Secondary Training Programs Policy A.02 - http://www.tcdsb.org/policyregister/A02.html Lines of Communication Policy A.05 - http://www.tcdsb.org/policyregister/A05.html Award of Merit Policy A.07 - http://www.tcdsb.org/policyregister/A07.html Curriculum Booklets – Use by Other Boards Policy A.08 - http://www.tcdsb.org/policyregister/A08.html ShareLife Policy A.09 - http://www.tcdsb.org/policyregister/A09.html Credit Union Policy A.10 - http://www.tcdsb.org/policyregister/A10.html Copyright Policy A.11 - http://www.tcdsb.org/policyregister/A11.html Distribution of Advertisements Policy A.13 - http://www.tcdsb.org/policyregister/A13.html Collections on Board Premises Policy A.14 - http://www.tcdsb.org/policyregister/A14.html Emergency School Closure Policy A.16 - http://www.tcdsb.org/policyregister/A16.html Business Cards Policy A.17 - http://www.tcdsb.org/policyregister/A17.html Use of TCDSB Distribution by Outside Agencies Policy A.19 - http://www.tcdsb.org/policyregister/A19.html Art Collection Policy A.22 - http://www.tcdsb.org/policyregister/A22.html Letterhead Policy A.26 - http://www.tcdsb.org/policyregister/A26.html Alumni Award Policy A.30 - http://www.tcdsb.org/policyregister/A30.html Approved Access to Schools by Individuals and Organization Policy S.13 - http://www.tcdsb.org/policyregister/S13.html You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the World. Matt. 5:13, 14 THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN #40 Those who teach will shine like stars for all eternity. Daniel 12:3 June 26, 2006 SUBJECT: 1 YEAR-END MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION With the rapid approach of the end of the 2005-2006 school year, I am taking this opportunity to thank each and every one of you for your efforts. Whether you work directly with children or in a support capacity, your commitment to serve the students of the Toronto Catholic District School Board is greatly appreciated. Undoubtedly, the summer months will allow you to re-charge your batteries through recreational activities, whether at home, at the cottage or via travel. I fully recognize that many of you may be using a portion of the summer to take additional courses or to continue with professional training. I wish you success in these endeavours as well. On a personal note, my first year as Director of Education has been very rewarding. I had the opportunity to visit more than 50 of our 201 schools. Some of these occasions coincided with an official school blessing, a ground-breaking ceremony, a special school anniversary, a school play, a track meet, a fund- raiser, a Minister’s announcement or other special event. Others were simply routine visits to meet students and staff to ensure that I don’t lose touch with the real purpose of our Catholic school system. In every instance, it was a pleasure to observe your talents, enthusiasm, and efforts in advancing the education of our students. It was also very reassuring to note the many charitable events held for the benefit of the less fortunate. We have had both joyous celebrations and unfortunate tragedies occur during the school year. The prevalence of violence in the City of Toronto and the need for vigilance towards the safety of students and staff surfaced throughout the year. Our response to such events causes us to appreciate each other and the faith to survive difficult situations. Once again, thank you for your support and encouragement during my first year as Director of Education of the Toronto Catholic District School Board. I look forward to continuing to serve you with optimism and faith as we continue to work together for Catholic Education. I wish you and your families a safe, enjoyable and restful holiday. Kevin Kobus You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the World. Matt. 5:13, 14 THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN #40 Those who teach will shine like stars for all eternity. Daniel 12:3 June 26, 2006 SUBJECT: 2 The Saints of the Toronto Catholic District School Board We Celebrate with the following schools on their Saint/Name-sake Feast Day: June 25 – June 30 Our Lady of Perpetual Help – June 27 Sts Peter and Paul - – June29 July 1 - July 31 Father Serra – July 1 St. Maria Goretti – July 6 St. Benedict – July 11 St. Henry – July 13 St. Camillo de Lellis – July 14 St. Bonaventure – July 15 Bishop Marrocco/Thomas Merton – July 18 St. James the Apostle – July 25 St. Joachim – July 26 St. Victor – July 28 St. Martha – July 29 St. Ignatius of Loyola – July 31 You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the World. Matt. 5:13, 14 THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN #40 Those who teach will shine like stars for all eternity. Daniel 12:3 June 26, 2006 SUBJECT: 3a FROM THE BOARD A MONTHLY SUMMARY OF BOARD HIGHLIGHTS AND DECISIONS June 2006 OSSLT Results show improvement The Toronto Catholic District School Board’s results in the March 2006 Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) show that TCDSB students continue to improve in their overall literacy skills. A total of 81% of first-time eligible students were successful on the assessment. This represents an increase of 3% in achievement compared with the results in the previous year’s assessment, when 78% of students successfully completed the test. The Board continues to provide students with a wide range of programs and services to support all students, with a particular emphasis on supporting students at risk, through its Success for All initiative. One of the most dramatic improvements is in the results shown by 14 schools supported by Ministry Learning Opportunities Grants, where most of the schools experienced improved results, some with as much as 17% increases. As well, the results on the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course confirm over 85% of our students are also meeting with success. The results are indicative of the additional resources and the many literacy initiatives that have been put in place to support student learning. Individual school and school board results for the March 2006 OSSLT are posted on the EQAO website at www.eqao.com. Donation to Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund The Board was pleased to present a cheque in the amount of $14,103.60 to the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund. The money was collected by TCDSB schools during toonie days held during African Heritage/Black History Month Board endorses official logo The Board of Trustees has rescinded the November 2005 motion that had adopted ‘Faith in Your Child’ design with the TCDSB round maroon logo as the Board’s logo.