DIRECTOR S BULLETIN Validating our Mission/Vision December 19, 2005

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1 Validating our Mission/Vision Subjects: T H E DIRECTOR S BULLETIN In a school community formed by Catholic beliefs and traditions, our Mission is to educate students to their full potential A Community of Faith With Heart in Charity Anchored in Hope 1. CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION 2. HOLY ADVENT FOURTH WEEK 3. SAINTS OF THE TORONTO CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD 4. FROM THE BOARD DECEMBER CATEGORY UPGRADING FORM--repeat 6. DEFERRED SALARY PLAN--repeat - Principals/Vice-Principals/Program Coordinators I & II - OECTA Secondary Teachers (TSU) - Elementary Teachers (TECT) - Association of Professional Student Services Personnel (APSSP) - International Language Instructors, Elementary - CUPE Local 1328 School-Based Educational Support Staff 7. GUIDELINES FOR WEATHER CONDICTIONS 8. SCHOOL ANNIVERSARIES, OFFICIAL OPENINGS & BLESSING - Father John Redmond s 20 th Anniversary 9. EVENT NOTICES - Staff Arts Auditions 10. SHARING OUR GOOD NEWS - Notre Dame High School - Loretto Abbey Catholic Secondary School - St. Patrick Catholic Secondary School - St. Jerome Catholic School 11. MEMORIALS 12. BIRTHS AND ADOPTIONS 13. CURRICULUM & ACCOUNTABILITY - Health Action Team - Healthy Active Living and Learning Centres--repeat - French Public Speaking Contest--repeat - Commissioning Service 14. BENEFITS CORNER - Group Benefit Plan ID Conversion 15. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Academic Information Communication Technology In-Services - Post Secondary Options for Students with Learning Disabilities continued Toronto Catholic District School Board, 80 Sheppard Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario, M2N 6E8 Telephone: PLEASE ENSURE THAT A COPY OF THE WEEKLY DIRECTOR S BULLETIN IS MADE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL STAFF # 16

2 Subjects: continued 16. APPLICATIONS - FOR IMMEDIATE POSTING POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY - Minor Department Head, Loretto College - Teacher, Catholic Teachers Centre--repeat - Section 20 Teacher, Secondary CCAS (former St. David site) --repeat CUPE LOCAL Clerk Typist--various - Department Secretary, Curriculum and Accountability - Posting Bid Form--repeat CUPE LOCAL Assistant Caretaker, Awards, Cancelled--various POLICY REGISTER UPDATE - Permits Policy BR05

3 SUBJECT: 1 CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION The Toronto Catholic District School Board has always taken great pride in its diversity. As we look around the Board, we see colleagues who hail from the far corners of the world, who come from diverse backgrounds and cultures, and who have enhanced our Board with their traditions, values and languages. This diversity enables us to truly celebrate the various facets of the meaning of the birth of Christ. Indeed we are all unique, and each of us has a distinct part to play in the education of our young people. As individual as we may be, we share a common purpose, and during this festive season we are drawn together to share in the true spirit of Christmas. Our task is to discover Emmanuel here present among us in the faces of students, staff and parents. We celebrate the birth of Christ, joining with the entire Christian community to rejoice in our faith. The faith has been evident throughout the year, reflected in the actions of our staff, students and parents. We are proud of our accomplishments as a Catholic school community, and can look forward with confidence to the year that lies ahead. As you leave your responsibilities at the Board to share in a variety of Christmas traditions with your families and friends, I extend sincere thanks to you for helping make TCDSB what it is today. I wish you and your loved ones a holiday which is filled with the peace and love of Christ, and the true joy of this blessed season. Kevin Kobus Director of Education

4 SUBJECT: 2 WISHING THE TCDSB COMMUNITY A HOLY ADVENT FOURTH WEEK The angel said to Mary, Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favour with God. And now you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you will name him Jesus. Then Mary said, Here I am, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word. Cf Luke 1:26-38 Religion/Family Life Department

5 SUBJECT: 3 The Saints of the Toronto Catholic District School Board We Celebrate with the following schools on their Saint/Name-sake Feast Day: December 18 January 7 Mother Cabrini December 22 Msgr. Percy Johnson December 22 Nativity of Our Lord December 25 Holy Child December 25 The Divine Infant December 25 Prince of Peace December 25 Holy Family December 26 St. Stephen December 26 St. John December 27 St. John the Evangelist December 27 Marshall McLuhan December 31 Mary Mother of God January 1 (Any of the schools named after St. Mary) St. Basil-the-Great January St. Elizabeth Seton January 4 St. Raymond January 7

6 SUBJECT: 4a FROM THE BOARD A MONTHLY SUMMARY OF BOARD HIGHLIGHTS AND DECISIONS December 2005 Success for All Action Plan approved The Board of Trustees has approved the action plan for its Student Success Program and it has been submitted to the Ministry of Education. This comprehensive plan is intended to improve student achievement, increase retention and graduation rates, and prepare students to make seamless transitions from elementary to secondary school and secondary school to life after secondary school. The Board received $2.7 million for the school year to fund the Literacy; Numeracy; Program Pathways; and Community Caring, Catholicity and Culture initiatives. Each principal will include Student Success strategies as part of the School Leaning Plan, which will be submitted at the end of January Resolutions considered for OCSTA annual general meeting The Board approved eight draft resolutions, which are to be presented to the annual general meeting of the Ontario Catholic School Trustees Association in April. The resolutions focus on a number of issues, including changing the benchmarks to reflect the actual average teacher salary, funding to support safe schools initiatives, adequate funding for small schools, sufficient funding for boards to purchase or replace leased schools and to bring all facilities to provincial standards, which would minimize the use of portable classrooms. Board rejects Ministry signs for its facilities The Board will not participate in the Province s Good Places to Learn Signage Program. Instead the Board moved to create its own signs to highlight where new schools will be built. TCDSB will also look at developing signs for facilities that need major renovation or where there is inadequate space to highlight the need for more capital funding. Forty schools to benefit from Floor Tennis Program Forty TCDSB schools will benefit from the Floor Tennis Program initiated through $25,000 in funding provided by the Mayor s Community Safety Program. The schools are located in areas that have been identified as lacking adequate community programs. Most are in Scarborough, North Etobicoke and parts of North York. The program will include a coach to coach clinic for the participating schools at the Rexall Centre and a visit to each school by Tennis Canada and the Ontario Tennis Association to introduce the program. The program, which can be incorporated into existing school programs, or be provided as an after-school program, will begin in January or February TCDSB approves revised budget estimates for with a $37.5 million shortfall The Board of Trustees unanimously voted in favour of a deficit of $37,588,131 as part of its revised budget estimates. The revised estimates provide for $1.1 million for playgrounds, and a $5,000 allocation for each elementary school and $10,000 for each secondary school. In addition, the revised estimates include the implementation of a safe schools team, $500,000 in security improvements at TCDSB schools and the hiring of 43 student supervisors to improve safety. Other items that have been included in the revised budget are more textbooks, the summer literacy camps, additional Child and Youth Workers, technology upgrades and additional secretarial support.

7 SUBJECT: 4b Calendar of meetings approved for 2006 The Board approved the following calendar of Board and Committee meetings for Beginning January regularly scheduled Committee and Board meetings will be held on Wednesday evenings. TORONTO CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD 2006 CALENDAR OF MEETINGS J A N U A R Y F E B R U A R Y M A R C H A P R I L M T W T F M T W T F M T W T F M T W T F HP 2 3 HP HP HP AC AC AC AC B B S B S B S S M A Y J U N E J U L Y A U G U S T M T W T F M T W T F M T W T F M T W T F 1 2 HP AC AC B S B S B HP S E P T E M B E R O C T O B E R N O V E M B E R D E C E M B E R M T W T F M T W T F M T W T F M T W T F HP 5 6 HP HP AC AC HP S AC B B AC 12 B B S S S HP AC S B SB C/I AN TS Human Resources, Program and Religious Affairs Administrative and Corporate Services SEAC Regular Board Special Board Caucus/Inaugural Awards Night Trustee Services January 3 Board Offices Reopen July 1 Canada Day January 9 Schools Reopen July - August Board Offices Closed March Mid Winter Break September 4 Labour Day April 4 New Employee Induction September 5 First Instructional Day April 14 Good Friday October 9 Thanksgiving Day April 17 Easter Monday October 26 Cardinal's Dinner April OCSTA AGM October 28 Fr. Fogarty Dinner April 30 - May 5 Catholic Education Week November 7 Systemwide Retirement May 2 25 Year Induction November 11 Remembrance Day May 22 Victoria Day December Christmas Holidays June 8-10 CCSTA Conference June 29 School Ends

8 SUBJECT: 4c Audited financial statements The Board approved its audited financial statements for The report in its entirety is now available on the TCDSB website at under Budget and Finance. No Sweatshop regulation amended The Board has approved a recommendation that suppliers not sit as part of the Sweatshop Free Advisory Committee, but that suppliers meet with the Advisory Committee as a group twice a year. The Board is also inviting the Workers Rights Consortium to the January meeting to discuss the issue further. Project Action Steering Committee The Board has established an ad hoc Project Action Steering Committee of four trustees -- Catherine LeBlanc- Miller, Maria Rizzo, Sal Piccininni and Barbara Poplawski -- to organize a common action rally to highlight the needs of the Toronto Catholic District School Board. The Board will consult with Navigator Ltd. Regarding this initiative as it moves forward with the plan. Board approves pilot project The Board has approved a pilot project to introduce A Cappella Services for Young Women in three of its schools. The program is funded through the Board s Success for All allocation for the school year. A Cappella is an intervention program designed to reach young women who are apt to drop out of high school before graduation. A Cappella will be offered on a pilot basis at Notre Dame, St. Mary and St. Patrick Catholic Secondary Schools. No change to library staffing model for the current year The Board has approved a recommendation that for this school year there be no change in the library staffing model and that any change for be worked through the TECT (Toronto Elementary Catholic Teachers) Staff allocation and CUPE 1328 in accordance with the collective agreements and the budget estimates should reflect the appropriate costs. Upcoming Meetings January 9, 2006 January 11, 2006 January 18, 2006 January 24, 2006 January 25, 2006 Trustee Services Committee Human Resources, Program and Religious Affairs Committee Administrative and Corporate Services Committee Special Education Advisory Committee Board All meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Catholic Education Centre, 80 Sheppard Avenue East, North York. From the Board is produced by the Communications Department Toronto Catholic District School Board , ext. 5314, commdept@tcdsb.org This document is also published on the Internet at (see News )

9 SUBJECT: 5a 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 of obtaining an evaluation from QECO, please read carefully the following instructions as to how to apply for a salary adjustment. INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Please print and complete TWO (2) copies of the attached category upgrading form; 2. Please send ONE (1) copy of the category upgrading form via your school courier, regular mail, or FAX to Human Resources, Attention: Elementary Teachers FAX or Secondary Teachers FAX Retain ONE (1) copy of the category upgrading form for your files, when you have received the Statement of Evaluation from Q.E.C.O. and the explanatory letter, please send copies of these documents together with the category upgrading form via your school courier, regular mail, or FAX to Human Resources, Attention: Elementary Teachers FAX or Secondary Teachers FAX Note: Please read carefully the deadline dates on the attached category upgrading form. The category upgrading form must be received in Human Resources by no later than November 30, 2005 in order to receive a retroactive adjustment to your salary to September 1, To qualify for a retroactive salary adjustment, the QECO statements must be received in Human Resources by no later than March 1, No extensions will be granted if received after the indicated deadline dates. The category upgrading form must be received in Human Resources by no later than January 30, 2006 in order to receive a retroactive adjustment to your salary to January 1, To qualify for a retroactive salary adjustment, the QECO statements must be received in Human Resources by no later than May 1, 2006, for elementary teachers and by no later than May 30, 2006 for Secondary Teachers. No extensions will be granted if received after the indicated deadline dates. For further information, please refer to Articles 3.08 & 3.09 of the TECT/TSU Collective Agreements. Should you have any questions regarding completion of this form, please contact For Elementary Teachers , ext For Secondary Teachers , ext. 2201

10 SUBJECT: 5b TECT/TSU CATEGORY UPGRADING AND/OR ADDITION OF ALLOWANCE FORM Complete the following form and submit by the deadline dates indicated below to apply for a category upgrading or additional allowance. For further information, please refer to Articles 3.08 & 3.09 of the TECT and/or TSU Collective Agreements. Principals are asked to ensure that the TECT/TSU representative in each school receives a copy of this form. PLEASE NOTE THAT NO EXTENSIONS WILL BE GRANTED IF RECEIVED AFTER THE INDICATED DEADLINE DATES BELOW. A. Retro upgrade September 1 st of the current school year Complete courses prior to start of school year Complete this form and deliver to Human Resources before November 30 th and submit your proof of qualification from Q.E.C.O. by March 1 st of appropriate year. B. Retro upgrade January 1 st of the current school year Complete courses before January 1 st of each year Complete this form and deliver to Human Resources before January 30 th and submit your Proof of qualification from Q.E.C.O. by May 1 st for Elementary Teachers and by May 30 th for Secondary Teachers of the appropriate year. Name Location (School or Department) S.I.N.# Assignment (Grade level or subjects) Please include copies of the appropriate Q.E.C.O. Statement of Evaluation (Program 5) DOCUMENTS Statement of Evaluation from Q.E.C.O. (Program 5) Explanatory letter from Q.E.C.O. Updated Certificate of Qualification University Transcripts (Applicable for additional allowance only) ENCLOSED (Please Check) IN PROGRESS Present Category Placement Category Placement Sought For degree allowance purposes only(if applicable): DEGREE ALLOWANCE SOUGHT $ Signature: Date: PLEASE FORWARD THIS FORM VIA BOARD COURIER, REGULAR MAIL, OR FAX TO HUMAN RESOURCES, ATTENTION: (For Elementary Teachers) Elementary Division, FAX , OR (For Secondary Teachers) Secondary Division, FAX Human Resources will confirm receipt of this Category Upgrading form by Board .

11 SUBJECT: 6-1 DEFERRED SALARY PLAN EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK (Appendix A) TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT BETWEEN THE TORONTO CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD AND PRINCIPALS/VICE PRINCIPALS/PROGRAM COORDINATORS I & II PLEASE NOTE DEADLINE DATE FEBRUARY 15, 2006 Applications are invited for participation in the Deferred Salary Plan. The Terms and Conditions of Employment between The Toronto Catholic District School Board and Principals/Vice Principals/Program Coordinators I & II 2004 provides the opportunity for Principals/Vice Principals/Program Coordinators I & II to participate in a Deferred Salary Plan. The Board will grant leaves of absence of one year to administrative staff on the basis of spreading four (4) years of salary over five (5) years. The leave of absence shall commence on September 1 of the 5 th year from the commencement of participation in the Plan. The Board requires the maximum number of such leaves which may be granted to Principals/Vice Principals/Program Coordinators I & II under such a Plan will not exceed (ten) 10 in any school year. Application forms will be available on the Human Resources Intranet on January 1, The application deadline is on or before February 15, Further details of the Deferred Salary Plan are outlined in Page 10 of the Employee Handbook (Appendix A) Terms and Conditions of Employment. Additional provisions under the 1992 Federal Income Tax Act supersede the provisions of the current Terms and Conditions of Employment: i) During the period of the Deferred Salary leave of absence; the participant cannot seek any employment with the Board and may not receive any type of remuneration from the Toronto Catholic District School Board with the exception of the deferred monies accumulated during the participating period. ii) Following the year of leave in the Deferred Salary Plan, employees must return to employment with the Toronto Catholic District School Board for a minimum of one year. All completed applications or questions should be directed to the Human Resources Department, attention: Joanne Ruscica Connie Franco ELEMENTARY SECONDARY (416) Ext (416) Ext. 2314

12 SUBJECT: 6-2 DEFERRED SALARY PLAN ARTICLE 21 COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TORONTO CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD AND OECTA SECONDARY TEACHERS (TSU) PLEASE NOTE APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE FEBRUARY 1, 2006 Applications are invited for participation in the Deferred Salary Plan. The Collective Agreement between the Toronto Catholic District School Board and OECTA Secondary School Teachers (TSU) 2004/2008 (Article 21) provides teachers with the opportunity of participating in a Deferred Salary Plan. The Board will grant leaves of absences of one year or one semester to teachers on the basis of: spreading four (4) years of salary over five (5) years with an enrolment start date of September 1, 2006 (leave period would begin September 1, 2010) or New effective September 1, 2006: spreading four (4) semesters of salary over five (5) semesters with an enrolment start date of: a) September 1, 2006: with a semester leave starting September 1, 2008 through to January 31, 2009 b) February 1, 2007: with a semester leave starting February 1, 2009 through to August 31, 2009 Eligibility Requirements: Secondary school teachers who hold a permanent contract with the Board and who have completed at least two (2) years of teaching for the Board are eligible. The maximum number of such leaves which may be granted to Secondary school teachers under the Plan in the 2005/2006 school year shall not exceed sixty (60) (Article 21.03). Application forms will be available on the Human Resources Intranet on January 1, The application deadline is on or before FEBRUARY 1, Further details of the Deferred Salary Plan are outlined in Article 21 of the current Collective Agreement. The introduction of the semester based plan will be detailed in a Letter of Understanding subsequent to the 2004/2008 collective agreement. Additional provisions under the 1992 Federal Income Tax Act supersede the provisions of the current Terms and Conditions of Employment: i) During the period of the Deferred Salary leave of absence (year or semester); the participant cannot seek any employment with the Board and may not receive any type of remuneration from the Toronto Catholic District School Board with the exception of the deferred monies accumulated during the participating period. ii) Following the end of the leave period in the Deferred Salary Plan, teachers must return to employment with the Toronto Catholic District School Board for the same duration of the leave period; either one year for those enrolling in the 4/5 year plan or one semester for those enrolling in the 4/5 semester plan. All completed applications or questions should be directed to Human Resources Department, attention: Connie Franco at (416) , Ext

13 SUBJECT: 6-3 DEFERRED SALARY PLAN ARTICLE 18, COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TORONTO CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD AND ELEMENTARY TEACHERS (TECT) Applications are invited for participation in the Deferred Salary Plan. The Collective Agreement between the Toronto Catholic District School Board and Elementary School Teachers (TECT) 2004/2008 (Article 18) provides teachers with the opportunity of participating in a Deferred Salary Plan. The Board will grant leaves of absences of one year to teachers on the basis of spreading four (4) years of salary over five (5) years. The leave of absence shall commence on September 1 of the 5 th year from the commencement of teacher s participation in the Plan. Elementary school teachers who hold a permanent contract with the Board and who have completed at least three (3) years of teaching for the Board are eligible. The maximum number of such leaves which may be granted to Elementary school teachers under the Plan in the 2005/2006 school year shall not exceed fifty (50) (Article 18.03). Application forms will be available on the Human Resources Intranet site on January 1, The application deadline is on or before FEBRUARY 1, Further details of the Deferred Salary Plan are outlined in Article 18 (Elementary) of the current Collective Agreement. Additional provisions under the 1992 Federal Income Tax Act supersede the provisions of the current Terms and Conditions of Employment: i) During the period of the Deferred Salary leave of absence; the participant cannot seek any employment with the Board and may not receive any type of remuneration from the Toronto Catholic District School Board with the exception of the deferred monies accumulated during the participating period ii) Following the year of leave in the Deferred Salary Plan, teachers must return to employment with the Toronto Catholic District School Board for a minimum of one year. All completed applications or questions should be directed to Human Resources Department, attention: Joanne Ruscica, ELEMENTARY, (416) Ext SUBJECT: 6-4 PLEASE POST AND GIVE COPY TO APSSP REPRESENTATIVE DEFERRED SALARY PLAN ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL STUDENT SERVICES PERSONNEL (APSSP) Applications are invited for participation in the Deferred Salary Plan. The Collective Agreement between Toronto Catholic District School Board and the Association of Professional Student Services Personnel (APSSP) Article 16.04(f) provide employees the opportunity of participating in a Deferred Salary Plan. The Board will grant leaves of absence of one year to employees on the basis of spreading four (4) years salary over five (5) years. APSSP employees who have completed at least two (2) years of employment with the Board are eligible to apply. The maximum number of such leaves which may be granted to APSSP employees under the Plan in the 2005/06 school year shall not exceed three in one year (Article 16.04(f)(ii). Application forms can be requested by calling Josie Panin, Human Resources, ext on January 3, 2006 and must be received on or before February 1, Further details of the Deferred Salary Plan are outlined in Article 16.04(f) of the Collective Agreement. Additional provisions under the 1992 Federal Income Tax Act supersede the provisions of the Current Collective Agreements: During the year of leave in the Deferred Salary Plan, employees cannot seek any employment with the TCBSB. Following the year of leave in the Deferred Salary Plan, employees must return to employment with the TCDSB. for a minimum of one year. Completed Applications should be directed and addressed as follows Amy Gatto, Supervisor, Human Resources

14 SUBJECT: 6-5 DEFERRED SALARY PLAN COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN TORONTO CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD AND CANADIAN UNION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES, LOCAL 3155 INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGES INSTRUCTORS - ELEMENTARY PLEASE NOTE APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE FEBRUARY 1, 2006 Applications are invited for participation in the Deferred Salary Plan. The Collective Agreement between the Toronto Catholic District School Board and International Languages Instructors Elementary (Local 3155) 2003/2004 (Article 14.14) provides Instructors with the opportunity of participating in a Deferred Salary Plan. The Board will grant leaves of absences of one year to instructors on the basis of spreading four (4) years of salary over five (5) years. The leave of absence shall commence on September 1 of the 5 th year from the commencement of the instructor s participation in the Plan. International Languages Instructors Elementary who are permanent full-time (100%) with the Board and who have completed at least three (3) years of employment with the Toronto Catholic District School Board may apply to participate in the Plan (as per the 1992 Federal Income Tax Act). The maximum number of such leaves which may be granted to International Language Instructors Elementary under the Plan in the 2005/2006 school year shall not exceed three (3) (Article (ii)). Application forms will be available on the Human Resources Intranet on January 1, Further details of the Deferred Salary Plan are outlined in Article 14.4 (International Language Instructors) of the current Collective Agreement. Additional provisions under the 1992 Federal Income Tax Act supersede the provisions of the current Terms and Conditions of Employment: i) During the period of the Deferred Salary leave of absence; the participant cannot seek any employment with the Board and may not receive any type of remuneration from the Toronto Catholic District School Board with the exception of the deferred monies accumulated during the participating period. ii) Following the year of leave in the Deferred Salary Plan, instructors must return to employment with the Toronto Catholic District School Board for a minimum of one year. All completed applications or questions should be directed to Human Resources Department, attention: Joanne Ruscica, ELEMENTARY, (416) Ext SUBJECT: 6-6 DEFERRED SALARY PLAN (DSP) CUPE LOCAL SCHOOL-BASED EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT STAFF Applications are invited for participation in the Deferred Salary Plan. The CUPE 1328 Collective Agreement, Article 16.15, provides employees the opportunity of participating in a DSP. The Board will grant leaves of absence of one year to CUPE 1328 SBESS employees on the basis of spreading four (4) years salary over five (5) years. Any permanent full-time CUPE 1328 SBESS employees who have completed at least two (2) years employment with the Board are eligible. Application forms are now available from the Human Resources Department intranet site: The completed application form must be returned to Linda Moynagh, Supervisor Support Staff, Human Resources Department on or before March 1, Further details of the DSP are outlined in Article of the CUPE Local 1328 Collective Agreement.

15 SUBJECT: 7 GUIDELINES FOR WEATHER CONDITIONS The Toronto Catholic District School Board is in support of healthy physical activity for all students. Health Canada s Guide for Physical Activity: Children and Youth, recommends 90 minutes of physical activity per day. In addition, school performance, time on task, creativity and productivity improve through increased physical activity. To that end, students should be outdoors during recess periods whenever possible. Students will remain indoors in the event of rain. Students will remain indoors based on the possibility of severe thunderstorms or lightning in the area of the school. Students will remain indoors when the temperature or the temperature in conjunction with the wind speed, creates a wind chill factor that could possibly lead to frostbite. In the event that the condition of the schoolyard, as a result of the weather, might pose a safety hazard, the students will remain indoors. Further information is posted on the Board s website on the Inclement Weather page at and SUBJECT: 8 WHERE ARE YOU? ATTENTION REDMOND GRADUATES Father John Redmond Catholic Secondary School is planning a 20 Year Anniversary Reunion for May 27, To get on our mailing list and receive information, please register your name, address and year graduated at the following site: redmond_alumni@hotmail.com Call , press voice box #82289 and record your information. OR PLEASE HELP US CONTACT AS MANY PAST GRADS AS POSSIBLE BY GETTING THE WORD OUT.

16 SUBJECT: 9 AUDITIONS FOR THE 2006 STAFF ARTS MUSICAL PRODUCTION OF Anne of Green Gables Music by Norman Campbell, Lyrics by Donald Harron, Norman Campbell, Elaine Campbell & Mavor Moore Book by Donald Harron Based on the novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery Director: Mirella Rossi Assistant Director: Jan Murphy Musical Director: Anne Bolger Choreographer: Bernardine Nelligan Auditions at St. Margaret Catholic School: Tuesday, January 10 Wednesday, January 11 Thursday, January 12 Dance Audition on Thursday, January 12 at 5:00 p.m. To book an audition call: , Ext. ARTS (2787) This timeless family story tells of the adventures of a freckle-faced, red-haired orphan named Anne ( with an e ) Shirley, who comes to a small town in Prince Edward Island full of hope for a new life. She has been sent from the Halifax orphanage to the home of Matthew Cuthbert and his sister, Marilla. Upon her arrival at Green Gables, she is devastated to discover that they had clearly requested a boy. However, they decide to keep her. Before long, with her fiery temper and romantic spirit, she turns the Cuthberts quiet country lives upside-down and, in doing so, endears herself to all of Avonlea. There are many large and small roles, as well as opportunities to work behind the scenes. No experience is necessary. Everyone is welcome! Come and join the fun!

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19 SUBJECT: 10-4 NUNAVUT TWINNING PROJECT St. Jerome students were featured in the Vaughan Citizen when they visited Kipling Gallery to see and work with Inuit artist George Arluk. This artist lives in Arviat and also lived in Barker Lake, Rankin Inlet. Students were given the opportunity to see a master soapstone carver completing a piece of art. As well, they had the opportunity attempt carving soapstone. Many students found the task challenging and developed an appreciation of the skill and perseverance of Inuit artists. Linda MacKay, will be doing a two day art workshop with our Grade 6 students. They will be learning about Inuit values and perspectives. As well, they will be painting landscapes with acrylic paints.

20 SUBJECT: 11 MEMORIALS Let us remember in prayer the souls of the deceased members of the TCDSB community and their loved ones, particularly the following who have died recently... for these we pray: May the angels lead them into paradise. May the martyrs come to welcome them into the new and eternal Jerusalem. The holy sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for their souls. May they rest in peace. Vinoo Chandra Budhram Savino Gravina Remedios Jover Christopher Moylan Phyllis Walton Catherine Mary Weiss brother of Vydia Budhram, CAD Technician at Planning & Facilities Department father of Filippo Gravina, Teacher at Blessed Margherita of Citta di'castello Catholic School sister of Mario Pinon, Teacher at St. Paul Catholic School retired Caretaker at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School and father of Mary Crighton, 5th Block Teacher at D Arcy McGee/St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Schools sister of Marion Owen, Secretary at Holy Name Catholic School mother of Paulette Weiss Rotondo, Teacher at Holy Spirit Catholic School and Jacqueline Weiss, Teacher at Holy Redeemer Catholic School

21 SUBJECT: 12 BIRTHS AND ADOPTIONS Francesco Michael Palmieri born November 7, Son of Lina Palmieri, Teacher at Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic School and Frank Palmieri Samantha Natalina Frasca born December 1, Daughter of Diana Lucadamo-Frasca, Planning Technician at Transportation Dept. and Fred Frasca Ava Marie Surbek born December 9, Daughter of Richard Surbek, Teacher at Chaminade College School and Jacquie Surbek 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.

22 SUBJECT: 13-1 HAT Grab Your HEALTH ACTION TEAM HEALTH ACTION TEAM...and Jump ( staff*,students**, parents) into January Jan 23 th Holy Child Jan 24 th St. Simon Jan 25 th St Luke Jan 26 th St Barnabas 1:00 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. *register on PAL and use code 92 for teacher release **bring your elementary student leaders for training JOIN US AT OUR MID-YEAR HEALTH ACTION TEAM MEETINGS Check Out DPA in Action Soak Up Healthy Eating Habits Get Tips on Fun & Effective HAT Activity Planning Rack Up Cool Winter Raffle Prizes Get a Free Fit Kids Video (for DPA) HA T

23 SUBJECT: 13-2 Present: On Your Way With DPA This professional learning session is designed to help elementary teachers gain a better understanding of the new Ministry initiative, Daily Physical Activity (DPA). A range of ways to incorporate DPA into the busy teaching day of our elementary schools will be discussed. New ministry resources for DPA, as well as TCDSB resources for implementation will be explored. Supply coverage will be provided using Code 92. North Jan. St. Simon PLC 9:00 11:30 am South Jan. St. Luke PLC 9:00 11:30 am East Jan. St. Barnabas PLC 9:00 11:30 am West Jan. Holy Child PLC 9:00 11:30 am Register using PAL and complete the CODE 92 Professional Development Supply Application Form in the attachment. Remember, use Code 92.

24 SUBJECT: 13-3a PRINCIPALS SECONDARY SCHOOLS TEACHERS, SECONDARY CORE, IMMERSION AND EXTENDED FRENCH There will be a French Public Speaking Contest for students from Grade 9 to Grade 12. We hope that many schools will participate. The Secondary French Public Speaking Contest will be held in the Board Room (2 nd floor) at the CEC. Please note the day, time and location. SECONDARY SCHOOL FRENCH PUBLIC SPEAKING CONTEST Wednesday, March 29, 2006 CEC Board Room 9:00 a.m. For more information, contact: French Department Hélène Holleville at , ext or helene.holleville@tcdsb.org Fax : SCHOOL ENTRY FORM NAME OF SCHOOL: REGION: TEACHER`S NAME: SCHOOL TELEPHONE NUMBER: Please courier or fax to the French Department by Tuesday, January 24, Principal's signature

25 SUBJECT: 13-3b PRINCIPALS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS TEACHERS, ELEMENTARY CORE, IMMERSION AND EXTENDED FRENCH There will be a French Public Speaking Contest for students from Grade 4 to Grade 8. We hope that many schools will participate. The Elementary Semi-Finals and Finals will be held in the Catholic Teachers Centre (3 rd floor) at the CEC. Please note the day, time and location for your region for each event. ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS (SEMI-FINALS) 3 rd Floor, CEC NORTH REGION Monday, March 27, :00 a.m. C. Tovey-Shackleton M. McMorrow J. Nespolo EAST REGION Tuesday, March 28, :00 a.m. D. Yack G. Dagenais G. Poole WEST REGION Monday, March 27, :00 p.m. P. Crawford J. Saraco SOUTH REGION Tuesday, March 28, :00 p.m. A. Gauthier B. Brand ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FINALS Thursday, March 30, :00 a.m. CEC - Catholic Teachers Centre (3 rd floor) For more information, contact: French Department at (416) , ext or Hélène Holleville Fax: (416) SCHOOL ENTRY FORM NAME OF SCHOOL: REGION: TEACHER`S NAME: SCHOOL TELEPHONE NUMBER: Please courier or fax to the French Department by Tuesday, January 24, Principal's signature

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27 SUBJECT: 14 GROUP BENEFIT PLAN ID CONVERSION AND POSITIVE ENROLMENT COMING IN JUNE 2006 Attention: All Toronto Catholic District School Board Staff Participating in Extended Health and Dental Coverage In an effort to ensure that we are providing accurate employee and dependent information to our benefits carrier, Great-West Life, the Human Resources Department (Benefits & Compensation Division) will be undertaking the following projects in the New Year: ID Number Conversion TCDSB will be updating with Great West Life, your benefits Identification Number from Social Insurance Number to an SAP Central Person Employee number, effective June 1, We are doing this to ensure that we comply with Privacy Legislation in the use of Social Insurance Numbers. Additional communication will be provided to you closer to the effective date of this change. As a result of this ID number change, all current electronic drug cards will be re-issued with a new SAP Central Person Employee number. Distribution of the new drug cards will commence in mid-may 2006 to all employees participating in the Board s Extended Health plan. Positive Enrolment In order to ensure that Great-West Life has the most current information on system for you and your eligible dependents, we will be implementing Positive Enrolment, effective June 1, You will be receiving additional information regarding the Positive Enrolment process by the end of January We will be working closely with our benefits carrier to ensure that this is a smooth transition to the SAP Central Person Number and to Positive Enrolment. Please direct your questions to: Benefits & Compensation Department , ext. 2220, 2151, 2219, or 2324

28 SUBJECT: 15-1 Pope John Paul II s Hearing the Good News About Human Sexuality For Teachers A four part series on Pope John Paul II s Theology of the Body. These workshops offer a way of deepening our understanding of the Church s rich teaching about what it means to be human. Presenter: Cale Clarke Dates: Saturday, Jan. 14 th : 10 a.m. - Noon Saturday, Jan. 28 th : 10 a.m. - Noon Saturday, Feb. 11 th : 10 a.m. - Noon Saturday, Feb 25 th : 10 a.m. - Noon Location: The Catholic Education Centre 80 Sheppard Avenue East 2 nd Floor Catholic Teacher Centre $10 Registration Fee per Session Free underground parking available at the Catholic Education Centre To pre-register or for information, contact: barry.white@tcdsb.org Sponsored by Catholic Teachers Guild

29 SUBJECT: 15-2a Academic Information Communication Technology Licensed Software In-Services, January March 2006 In-Service Locations Each in-service is held at one specific location. Please note the location when you register. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Information Technology In-service Centre () Computer Training Lab 270 Cherokee Blvd. (Msgr. Percy Johnson) First street East of 404, North from Finch 45 Norfinch Dr. First street East of 400, north from Finch Brother Edmund Rice Computer Training Lab (At St. Josaphat) 55 Pelham Ave. East of Dundas, North of Dupont, East from Osler Registration Since space in the lab is limited to the available number of computers, only those who have registered will be admitted. How to Register Go to the PAL website: Or to the Board website: For the most up-to-date list of in-services, check the dates, times and locations at the PAL Registration site. Cancellations In-services with fewer than three registrants will be cancelled three school days before the in-service. Only those registered in the in-service will be notified of the cancellation. Please frequently check your and voice mail for cancellation notices. If you wish to Cancel If you find that you are unable to attend an in-service, please cancel your registration. This will free a space for someone else who might wish to attend. It will also allow events to start more promptly if event leaders are not waiting for someone will not be coming.

30 SUBJECT: 15-2b The Academic Information Communication Technology Team Laila Sisca AICT Co-ordinator x 2488 laila.sisca@tcdsb.org Quentin D Souza AICT Elementary Resource Teacher x 2098 quentin.dsouza@tcdsb.org Mark Brighton AICT Secondary Resource Teacher x 2646 mark.brighton@tcdsb.org Luciano Lista AICT In-service Teacher North x 2706 luciano.lista@tcdsb.org Nick Galati AICT In-service Teacher South x 2707 nicola.galati@tcdsb.org Tony Greco AICT In-service Teacher West x 2708 anthony.greco@tcdsb.org Jan Noonan AICT In-service Teacher East x 2709 janice.noonan@tcdsb.org Visit Our Web Site: Upcoming In-Services Academy of Reading ½ Day in-service The Academy of Reading is a comprehensive software package designed to assist at-risk readers, reading-delayed or dyslexic students develop and improve reading acquisition skills. It includes exercises in all of the skills needed to develop basic reading skills per individual student. Participants will receive an overview of the program, as well as some implementation ideas. CorelDRAW CorelDRAW 10 is a powerful drawing program, enabling anyone to create vector-based art easily. It contains a host of drawing tools and effects, allowing users to create anything from simple graphics and headlines to sophisticated artwork and technical drawings. Participants will become familiar with CorelDraw s numerous features. Topics to be covered include menu basics, drawing tools, transforming objects and text, special effects. Curriculum Software and Other Computer Resources for Primary Teachers Full Day in-service Primary teachers will be introduced to OESS software for Math and Language and other computer resources available on the TCDSB Elementary network. Curriculum Unit Planner ½ Day in-service Participants will experience an overview of the workings of the Curriculum Unit Planner. They will learn how to access and modify units to suit their needs. The Digital Camera - Introduction - ½ Day in-service Participants will explore the features on their digital cameras. Images can be used in anything from student assignments, through class or school newsletters to school websites. Participants who have, or have access to, a digital camera are encouraged to bring it to this session.

31 SUBJECT: 15-2c eclass Full Day in-service eclass is the TCDSB on-line curriculum delivery platform. eclass allows teachers to take full advantage of multimedia capabilities of the Internet. Participants will be able to create an on-line course site used to post assignments, notes, calendars, course outlines, tests and test results. Realtime learning thread communication is also possible. This software can be used for something as simple as bulletin board postings or for a full course on-line delivery. Sessions will be designed specifically for Elementary, Secondary and PLN/PLCs. Please register for the appropriate in-service. HyperStudio Full Day in-service HyperStudio is a fun multimedia program that allows students to combine text, sound, graphics, and computer video. HyperStudio projects can be as simple or as detailed as you want. The program can be used by students at any grade level to develop presentations in any subject. Participants in this in-service will learn how to use HyperStudio and how to incorporate it into the curriculum. Consider using this program as an alternative to a pencil and paper project for the TCDSB History Fair. Internet Introduction ½ Day in-service This in-service is designed to show users how to more effectively use the World Wide Web in a classroom setting. See what is out there and how to get there. Learn how to use freely available online resources to spice up student learning experiences. The ethical use of the World Wide Web in gathering information for use in student projects will also be discussed. Introduction to Computers ½ Day in-service This in-service is aimed at those individuals who would like to start from the ground-up in computer technology. We will revisit basic terminology such as CPU, Motherboard, Hard Drive, RAM & ROM, Basic Operating Systems, Networks and the Internet and more. We will also look at essential software for productivity: basic keyboard shortcuts, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, and other essential skills (cutting and pasting, copying, saving in different file formats etc.) Language Software Junior/Intermediate - Full Day in-service Junior and Intermediate teachers will be introduced to OESS software for Language and other computer resources available on the TCDSB Elementary network. The in-service will include an introduction to Language Trek 7, 8. Library Pro - Catalogue Maintenance - ½ Day in-service This In-service is for Teacher Librarians and Library Technicians. The in-service will cover the maintenance of the library catalogue. Participants will learn how to search for books and add individual books and MARC records. As well, participants will learn how to back up the Library Pro database.. Macromedia Dreamweaver Introduction Full Day in-service Dreamweaver allows the user to create professional looking web pages. This in-service will be an introduction to WEB Design. Teachers will be able to design a web page for their schools using text, images, animations and sounds. Macromedia Fireworks - Introduction Full Day in-service Fireworks MX is the image editing application that is part of the Macromedia Studio MX suite. Fireworks is used to create and edit images, specifically for use on the Web. Macromedia Flash - Introduction Full Day in-service Macromedia Flash MX allows the user to create multimedia content (graphics, video, sound) and applications for insertion into your website or it can be your entire site. This in-service will be an introduction to this integrated web content development environment. Teachers will be able to design simple Flash content for inclusion in their school or personal web sites using text, images, and animations. By the end of the session, you will be able to create innovative Flash content.

32 SUBJECT: 15-2d Mathematics Software Junior/Intermediate Full Day in-service Junior and Intermediate teachers will be introduced to OESS software for Math and other computer resources available on the TCDSB Elementary network. The in-service will include an introduction to the latest version of Math Trek 7, 8. MS Access Introduction - ½ Day in-service Learn how to use Access to create simple databases. You will be taught forms, queries and reports. Databases can be created to organize and manipulate information on various data, Access can be used for classroom and school use. MS Excel Introduction ½ Day in-service Learn to enter and edit information in a spreadsheet; create charts and graphs. Participants will use simple formulas, format data, use autosums and generate charts. Learn how to set up an Excel spreadsheet for keeping track of grades. MS Excel Beyond the Basics ½ Day in-service This in-service will look at more advanced ways to use Excel in the classroom. This powerful software can be used to organize data in tables, produce quick and effective charts and graphs and create basic forms. We will also look at some of the more interesting functions and built-in operators contained in Excel so that this application can be used as an even more effective organizational tool. MS Outlook Introduction ½ Day in-service Learn to send and receive and to add attachments and save attachments that you receive in , as well as to manage your mailbox. MS Outlook Beyond the Basics ½ Day in-service Learn to add attachments to , save attachments that you receive in , create a custom signature, create and manage folders and messages, schedule appointments and meetings, manage your calendar, manage contacts and create distribution lists. Topics will also include dealing with unsolicited . MS PowerPoint Introduction ½ Day in-service Power Point is an application that allows users to create slide show presentations. In this in-service, you will create a slide show that can include text, graphics, music and sound effects and show it on a computer screen or display projector. Learn to create organizational charts and tables, animate objects, and create action buttons and hyperlinks. MS Publisher Introduction ½ Day in-service This software is a desktop publishing application that can be used to create professional-looking newsletters, posters, cards, flyers, invitations, etc. In this in-service, you will learn how to make a simple publication, using Publisher tools. MS Publisher Newsletters ½ Day in-service In this in-service, you will learn how to create a school newsletter using a template and text styles which will facilitate the easy management and production of the school newsletter. MS Word Introduction - ½ Day in-service Learn to create documents, format text, select fonts, set margins and spacing, move around the page, copy and paste text, replace text, and check spelling and grammar. Photoshop Elements - Introduction - ½ Day in-service Participants will get hands on experience with manipulating, touching up and enhancing digital photos. Using this software, you can create collages, add text to photos, include special effects, correct red-eye and much more.