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DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN

2004-2005

We are Partners in Catholic Education,

a Fellowship of Inspiration

and Unending Dedication.

A Community of Faith

With Heart in Charity

Anchored in Hope

Subjects:

1. SAINTS OF THE TORONTO CATHOLIC DISCTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

2. THE YEAR OF THE EUCHARIST--repeat

3. DEFERRED SALARY PLAN--repeat - Management Employee Group - CUPE Local 1328-OCT, 12-Month Employees - CUPE Local 1280, Custodial and Trades and Maintenance Employees

4. CHANGE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION FORM--repeat

5. CATEGORY UPGRADING FORM--repeat

6. OFFENCE DECLARATIONS PROCESS--repeat

7. LIBRARY SERVICES UPDATE—repeat

8. CREDIT COURSES IN ITALY

9. CELTIC EXPERIENCE INFORMATION MEETING

10. AUDITIONS FOR CARDINAL CARTER

11. TREE BEE REGISTRATION--repeat

12. HALLOWEEN SAFETY PROGRAM

13. AWARDS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES - Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year Awards - Essay Competition - Irish Famine Commemoration Heritage Scholarship

14. SCHOOL ANNIVERSARIES, OFFICIAL OPENINGS & BLESSINGS - St. Robert’s 40th Anniversary - All Saint’s Solemn Blessing - Dante Alighieri’s 30th Anniversary - St. Mary’s (elementary) 150 Anniversary

15. CELEBRATING COURAGE GALA--repeat

16. NEW TEACHER INDUCTION--repeat

17. TCVPA’ ANNUAL DINNER FOR RETIRING MEMBERS--repeat

18. FATHER PATRICK FOGARTY ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER

19. ROSALIE HALL’S 90TH ANNIVERSARY

20. CUPE LOCAL 1328 ANNUAL DINNER DANCE

21. CANADIAN ABORIGINAL FESTIVAL

…continued

V a l i d a t i n g o u r M i s s i o n / V i s i o n October 12, 2004

PLEASE ENSURE THAT A COPY OF THE WEEKLY DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN IS MADE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL STAFF # 6

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Toronto Catholic District School Board, 80 Sheppard Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario, M2N 6E8 Telephone: 416-222-8282

October 12, 2004

We are Partners in Catholic Education, a Fellowship of Inspiration and Unending Dedication.

THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN #6

…continued Subjects 22. SHARING OUR GOOD NEWS

- Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic School - Father John Redmond Catholic Secondary School - Bishop Allen Academy, Neil McNeil Catholic Secondary School and

Brebeuf College School - Cardinal Léger Catholic School - St. Dominic Savio Catholic School - TCDSB

23. MEMORIALS

24. BIRTHS AND ADOPTIONS

25. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Course in Language Impaired Programs--repeat - Volleyball Coaching Clinics--repeat - Assistive Technology for Parents of Children with Learning

Disabilities Session - Autism Spectrum Disorders Course - Down Syndrome Workshop

26. APPLICATIONS – FOR IMMEDIATE POSTING

POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY - Minor Department Head-Science, Father Henry Carr - Resource Teacher, Academic Information and Communication

Technology, Elementary - Information Technology In-Service Teacher

CUPE LOCAL 1328 SBESS - Education Assistant, St. Robert

CUPE LOCAL 1328 - Junior Information Technology Technician

CUPE LOCAL 1280 - Assitant Caretaker--various - Awards - Head Caretaker, St. Theresa Shrine - Head Caretaker, St. Brendan

October 12, 2004SUBJECT: 1



The Saints of the Toronto Catholic District School Board

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

The Saints of the Toronto Catholic

District School Board:

October 10 - 16

St. Wilfrid – October 12

St. Edward the Confessor - October 13

St. Gerard Majella – October 16




The Year of the Eucharist

October 10, 2004 – October 29, 2005

“The Eucharist: source and summit of the life and mission of the Church” - Pope John Paul II

VATICAN CITY, JUNE 10, 2004 - On the feast of Corpus Christ, John Paul II announced a "Year of the Eucharist" that the Catholic Church will observe from October 2004 to October 2005. The Pope explained that the Year of the Eucharist will begin with the International Eucharistic Congress, Oct. 10-17, in Guadalajara, Mexico. The year "will end with the next ordinary assembly of the Synod of Bishops, which will be held in the Vatican from October 2-29, 2005. John Paul II, who reminded the faithful that the "Church lives from the Eucharist," has made this sacrament the focus of his pastoral concern, as reflected in his 2003 encyclical, "Ecclesia de Eucharistia."

October 12, 2004SUBJECT: 3-1



DEFERRED SALARY PLAN (DSP) MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEE GROUP

Applications are invited for participation in the Deferred Salary Plan.

The Compensation Plan for the Management Employee Group provides employees with the opportunity of participating in a DSP. The Board will grant leaves of absence of one year to management group employees on the basis of spreading 4 years’ salary over 5 years. Any permanent employees who have completed at least two years’ employment with the Board are eligible.

Application forms are available from the Human Resources Department and must be returned to Linda Moynagh, Supervisor – Support Staff, Human Resources Department, on or before November 30, 2004.

To request a DSP application form, please contact Agnes Leung, Human Resources Department, At 222-8282, ext. 2335 or log onto the intranet at: http://intranet.tcdsb.org/ipersonnel/Forms.htm

Further details of the DSP are outlined in the Compensation Plan for Management Employee Group, page 27.

SUBJECT: 3-2

DEFERRED SALARY PLAN (DSP) CUPE LOCAL 1328 – OCT , 12-MONTH EMPLOYEES


The CUPE 1328 – OCT 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 – OCT employees on the basis of spreading 4 years’ salary over 5 years. Any permanent full-time CUPE 1328 – OCT 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 and must be returned to Linda Moynagh, Supervisor, Human Resources Department, on or before November 1, 2004.

To request a DSP application form, please call Cathy Manganaro, Human Resources Department, At 222-8282 extension 2260 or log onto the intranet at :http://intranet,tcdsb.on.ca./ipersonnel/forms.htm

Further details of the DSP are outlined in Article 16.15 of the CUPE Local 1328 – OCT Collective Agreement.

SUBJECT: 3-3

DEFERRED SALARY PLAN (DSP) CUPE LOCAL 1280 CUSTODIAL & TRADES AND MAINTENANCE EMPLOYEES


The CUPE 1280 Collective Agreement, Article 16.12, provides Custodial and Trades & Maintenance employees the opportunity of participating in a DSP. The Board will grant leaves of absence of one year to custodial and trades & maintenance employees on the basis of spreading 4 years salary over 5 years. Any permanent full-time custodial or trades & maintenance employees who have completed at least two (2) years employment with the Board are eligible.

Application forms are now available from Human Resources and must be returned to HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, ATTENTION: LINDA MOYNAGH, SUPERVISOR - SUPPORT STAFF, on or before March 1, 2005. To request a DSP application form, please call Agnes Leung – Human Resources extension 2335. Further details of the DSP are outlined in Article 16.12 of the CUPE Local 1280 Collective Agreement




HUMAN RESOURCES CHANGE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION FORM

PLEASE COMPLETE THE APPROPRIATE SECTION OF THIS FORM IF YOU HAVE RECENTLY HAD A CHANGE IN PERSONAL INFORMATION, EXAMPLE: CHANGE IN MARITAL STATUS, CHANGE IN ADDRESS OR BANK ACCOUNT.

LAST NAME:________________________________FIRST NAME_______________________ NAME USED:_________________________________S.I.N._____________________________ (Please Note: Your “Name Used” is often used in place of your “First Name” for non-legal reporting and staff directories within the Board. (e.g. Tony for Anthony) POSITION:_____________________________________LOCATION_______________________

CHANGE OF MARITAL STATUS Married _____________Other_______________ MAIDEN NAME: _____________________________MARRIED NAME:____________________ LEGAL NAME TO BE USED: _____________________________________________________

CHANGE OF ADDRESS EFFECTIVE DATE: ___________________________

NEW ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________________ CITY: ____________________PROVINCE:__________POSTAL CODE:___________________ PHONE NO.:__________________________________

REQUEST FOR SALARY DEPOSIT TRANSFER *PLEASE ALLOW TWO WEEKS NOTICE FOR CHANGE IN ACCOUNT TO BECOME IN EFFECT, FOR ADMINISTRATIVE AND PAYROLL PROCESSING PURPOSES. THE TORONTO CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED AND REQUESTED TO CREDIT PAYMENTS DUE TO ME TO MY ACCOUNT WITH THE FINANCIAL INSITIUTION DESIGNATED BELOW, UNTIL CANCELLED BY ME IN WRITING. FINANCIAL INSTITUTION (BANK)__________________________________________________ BRANCH ADDRESS:_____________________________________________________________ TRANSIT NO.:_________________________ACCOUNT ________________________________ CHEQUING_______ NON CHEQUING______

FOR PURPOSES OF VERIFICATION, A VOIDED CHEQUE MUST BE INCLUDED

DATE:____________________EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE:_______________________________

COMPLETED FORM TO BE FORWARDED TO HUMAN RESOURCES BY COURIER OR FAX TO: ELEMENTARY TEACHERS, MUSIC INSTRUCTORS, HERITAGE LANGUAGE INSTRUCTIORS: FAX TO: (416)-512-3047 ECONDARY TEACHERS, MSG FRASER INSTRUCTORS, CHAPLAINS: FAX TO: (416)-512-3048 SUPPORT STAFF: CUPE 1328, 1280, NON-UNION: FAX TO: (416)-512-3046 OCCASIONAL TEACHERS, APSSP: FAX TO: (416)-512-3044 THIS INFORMATION IS BEING COLLECTED FOR ADMINISRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY AND IS WITHIN THE PROVISION OF THE MUNICIPAL FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND PROTECTION OF PRIVACY ACT

October 12, 2004SUBJECT: 5a



RE: 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 (416)512-3047 or Secondary Teachers FAX (416) 512-3048.

3. 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 (416) 512-3047 or Secondary Teachers FAX (416) 512-3048.

Note: Please read carefully the deadline dates on the attached category upgrading form. The category upgrading form must be received in Human Resources no later than November 30, 2004 in order to receive a retroactive adjustment to your salary to September 1, 2004. To qualify for a retroactive salary adjustment, the QECO statements must be received in Human Resources no later than March 1, 2005. No extensions will be granted if received after the indicated deadline dates. The category upgrading form must be received in Human Resources no later than January 30, 2005 in order to receive a retroactive adjustment to your salary to January 1, 2005. To qualify for a retroactive salary adjustment, the QECO statements must be received in Human Resources no later than May 1, 2005. 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 (416) 222-8282 ext. 2323

For Secondary Teachers (416) 222-8282 ext. 2201

October 12, 2004SUBJECT: 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 1st of the school year.

Complete courses prior to start of school year. Complete this form and deliver to Human

Resources before November 30th and submit your proof of qualification from Q.E.C.O. by

March 1st of appropriate year.

B. Retro upgrade January 1st of the school year.

Complete courses before January 1st of each year. Complete this form and deliver to Human

Resources before January 30th and submit your Proof of qualification from Q.E.C.O. by May 1st of the appropriate year.

Name _______________________________ S.I.N.# ________________________________ Location _____________________________ Assignment ___________________________ (School or Department) (Grade level or subjects)

Please include copies of the appropriate Q.E.C.O. Statement of Evaluation (Program 5)

DOCUMENTS (Please Check)

ENCLOSED IN PROGRESS

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)

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 (416) 512-3047, OR (For Secondary Teachers) Secondary Division, FAX (416) 512-3048

If you wish confirmation of receipt, please enclose a self addressed stamped envelope. August 2004




Coming Soon, October 2004: Human Resources Department to Launch “iCOD” to all TCDSB employees,

under Ontario Regulation 521/01

Offence Declarations Process Ontario Regulation 521/01 required all school boards to collect a criminal history of all existing and new employees by July 31, 2003. In addition to this requirement, this legislation further required school boards to collect offence declarations from all employees by September 1 annually, commencing 2004. In order to initiate this undertaking and on-going annual process, the Board has engaged in the purchase of an easy to use, Internet accessible, web encrypted application called iCOD that will enable employees to submit their offence declarations in a highly secure, private and confidential manner. They may do so in the privacy of their homes, at their place of work or at a public library through any web browser that supports 128-bit encryption as used in PC banking. The iCOD solution was developed by SRB International, the IT vendor that supports all ECNO (Education Computing Network of Ontario) applications and the Board’s Trillium Student Information System. iCOD is currently being utilized by nine other school boards in the province. As well, the OESC (Ontario Education Services Corporation) has worked very closely with SRB International throughout the development and completion of this application. On behalf of the Board, Deloitte Consulting Services has audited and validated the security features and effectiveness of this application. This was completed in August 2004. Board access to offence declarations will only be available to the Superintendent of Human Resources and Legal Counsel. The iCOD application will be opened up to all staff, including those on leave or secondment, starting in October 2004. Offence declarations must be completed by all staff. On-line help, the Help Desk and the HR department will be available to assist staff. Further instructions will be provided via the Director’s Bulletin and e-mail in early October.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Darlene Purkess

Sr. Coordinator of Human Resources (416) 222-8282 ext. 2132

or

Merv Mascarenhas Sr. Coordinator of Computer Services

(416) 222-8282 ext. 2412




UPDATE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY SERVICES

The Professional Library is now providing the following database services to all teaching staff: PROQUEST: Professional Education Collection database is a resource for professional development and continuing education. Teaching staff can access a comprehensive collection of educational journals that encompass all aspects of K-12 education. Web site: http://www.proquest.com/proquest Username: 04VWKXVGQ2 Password: WELCOME EBSCOHOST: Canadian Reference Centre database combines Canadian magazines, newspapers, newswires and reference books to create the largest collection of regional full text content available to Canadian libraries. This database includes leading Canadian Periodicals and International (U.S. and U.K.) periodicals in full text; full text reference books; full text biographies and an Image Collection. This database is updated on a daily basis. Catholic Periodical and Literature Index online (new) is the product of a partnership between ATLA and the Catholic Library Association. This database includes indexed citations to articles published in Roman Catholic periodicals, papal documents, church promulgations, and books about Catholic faith that are authored by Catholics and/or introduced by Catholic publishers. This database contains more than 300,000 records covering Roman Catholic Publications. Professional Education Collection database provides a highly specialized collection of electronic information especially for professional educators, and it includes abstract and index coverage for over 595 well known professional development titles, and searchable full text for 516 educational journals. Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection (new) is comprehensive database providing nearly 550 full text publications, including more than 500 peer-reviewed journals. This database covers topics such as emotional and behavioral characteristics, psychology and psychiatry, mental processes, anthropology, and observational and experimental methods. In addition to the full text, indexing and abstracts are provided for all journals in the collection. Religion and Philosophy Collection database provides extensive coverage of such topics as: biblical studies, world religions, religious history, political philosophy, philosophy of language, moral philosophy and the history of philosophy. It offers more than 300 full text journals, including more than 250 peer-reviewed titles, making it a tool for researchers, teachers and students of religious and philosophical studies. This database is updated daily via EBSCOhost. Web site: http://search.epnet.com Username: s6668690 Password: p0150075 ERIC The Education Resources Information Center new online system provides users with a centralized ERIC Web site for searching the ERIC bibliographic database of more than 1.1 million citations going back to 1966, and more than 107.000 full text non-journal documents (issued 1993-2004). Web site: http://www.eric.ed.gov GROLIER Grolier Online Encyclopedia- All TCDSB community members can now access the following Grolier online database resources: New Book of Knowledge; Encyclopedia Americana; Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia; Encyclopedia of Popular Science; Encyclopedia of Lands and Peoples; Nueva Enciclopedia Cumbre en linea. It is available on site at school or at home for students and parents. Web site: http://www.tcdsb.org/library/ For more information please call Myra Junyk or Bozena Grymek- Nowinowski at (416) 222-8282 ext. 2406




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Registration by: October 29, 2004,

1st class Saturday, November 6, 2004

9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

For More information, please contact The Continuing Education Department

416-222-8282 ext. 2428

Or Centro Scuola at 416-789-4970

Program Sponsored by Centro Scuola &

the Toronto Catholic District School Board (Program Subject to Board Approval)




Celtic Experience Ireland

Scotland & England Information Meeting

Tuesday, October 19, 2004 7 PM

Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts, 36 Greenfield Ave., TORONTO

(Sheppard subway at Yonge)

For Information Contact:

Mark Burke or Garry O’Sullivan

Tel: 416-922-2358

[email protected]

www.celticexperience.com

• Full 4 week programs in Ireland, Scotland and

England

• Spend a month in Europe this summer and

gain a high school credit

• Comprehensive pricing. Bursaries available.

• Tenth successful year in conjunction with

TCDSB (SUBJECT TO BOARD APPROVAL)




AUDITIONS FOR

CARDINAL CARTER ACADEMY FOR THE ARTS

Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts will be holding auditions on Thursday, January 27th, 2005, for grades 7 to 12 in Dance, Drama, Instrumental and Vocal Music, and Visual Arts for September 2005.

Students must apply by no later than Monday, December 6th, 2004. Application forms will be available at CCAA after November 3rd as well as be sent to every elementary school under separate cover, via courier.

Parent Information Evening Open House

November 3rd, 2004

7:00 p.m. in the Theatre

For further information, contact Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts at 416-393-5556.




TREE BEE REGISTRATION

This year marks the 52nd anniversary of Tree Bee. The annual Tree Bee competition for 2004 will be held on Friday November 19. Tree Bee is a competition of tree identification and conservation. It is a great opportunity for students in grades 4 to 6 to learn about nature and the environment while having an chance to represent their school in a friendly and exciting environment. Each school may enter from one to six teams of one to three students on each team for a maximum of eighteen students. A plaque is awarded to the winning school with pennants for 1st through 4th place teams and prizes for each participating student and each participating school. An additional team trophy is awarded to the school with the greatest participation based on the number of students competing and final placement of the teams. The team which won first place in the competition won the team trophy only once. The Toronto Catholic District School Board and the Ontario Forestry Association continue to be sponsors and have donated a number of educational prizes for students, teacher coaches and schools. The Tree Bee Competition will take place: # on Friday November 19, 2004 # at Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts, 36 Greenfield Ave. (Park in CEC underground parking -

- entrance off Greenfield at the north east corner of building -- and then walk along Greenfield less than ½ a block to the school.)

# at 7:30 p.m. (Competitors should arrive at lease 20 minutes early so that seating can be arranged.)

To register for the Tree Bee competition, please call 416-222 8282, est. 6691. Please give: • your name • school name • number of coaches • number of students participating -- maximum 18 (This is important as there are prizes for each

participant and we must know the number that are needed. Other students are welcome to come and observe.)

If you have any questions, please call 416-222 8282, est. 6691.




Halloween Safety Program The Toronto Police Museum’s annual Halloween Safety Program for school children grades 1 to 6 inclusive, will run from Monday, October 25, 2004 to Friday, October 29, 2004 inclusive. The event will include a Toronto Police traffic officer providing a 20 minute safety lecture, a tour of our police museum, a safe bicycling booklet by the government of Ontario, and a free loot bag from Rogers Inc. that includes a safety wrist band. The event provides children with valuable traffic safety tips, and an opportunity to learn about the 170 year history of our police service. The sessions are one hour in length and must be prebooked. The sessions times are 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 noon and 1 p.m. Classes interested in booking can use the form below and fax the competed form to Toronto Police Service at 416-808-7023 or call the museum at 416-808-7020 to reserve.

Museum Booking form

Dates (1)

(2)

(3)

yy/mm/dd Time Contact Person

Organization

Address

STREET ADDRESS City Prov. Postal Code Phone:

Bus

Other

Fax

e-mail

Group Size

Age Range

Phone 416-808-7020 Confirmed

Fax 416-808-7023 Date




HUMAN RIGHTS & RACE RELATIONS CENTRE

ESSAY COMPETITION – 2004

First Prize of $500 Two Second Prices of $100

The Human Rights and Race Relations Centre, in partnership with the City of Toronto and working with the Toronto Catholic District School Board and Toronto District School Board, is holding an Essay Competition. Prizes are to be given at a special event to be held in March 2005. The Competition is designed to challenge young Canadians to develop ideas on how to fight and curb Racism in schools. The topic for this year’s competition is:

“STUDENTS PLAY A VITAL ROLE IN CURBING RACISM” The essay should not exceed 500 words and the competition is open to students (age 6 to 19 years) of the Toronto Catholic District School Board and Toronto District School Board. Please confine your essay to the topic. The outstanding entry will be awarded a cash prize of $500. In case of more than one winner in the same category, the prize will be equally divided. There will be TWO second prizes of $100 each. One prize is reserved for students from grade 2 to 6. Each entry MUST give the following information in a covering letter: 1. Name of the student. (If an immigrant, state country of origin). 2. Grade, Age and Gender. 3. Name of the School (full address with postal code, telephone and fax numbers). 4. Names of the student’s teacher and school principal. (A cover sheet with the above information attached to each essay, would facilitate identification) Essays with incomplete information will be REJECTED. Do not fax or e-mail. The essay should be typed or written neatly and clearly. These essays become the property of the Centre which may publish a selection of the essays in a brochure. The entries should be mailed directly and positively be received by December 1, 2004, addressed to:

HUMAN RIGHTS AND RACE RELATIONS CENTRE Post Office Box 994, Station Q, Toronto, Ontario M4T 2P1

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For additional information, please contact : Kirk Mark, Coordinator, Race and Ethnic Relations Multiculturalism

Curriculum and Accountability Department, Toronto Catholic District School Board (416) 222-8282, extension 2224 or [email protected]




IRISH FAMINE COMMEMORATION HERITAGE SCHOLARSHIP

CELTIC EXPERIENCE SUMMER SCHOOL IN IRELAND

JULY 2005

The Irish Canadian Aid and Cultural Society in conjunction with Celtic Experience and The Irish Travel Bureau Inc. is offering a full scholarship to the Celtic Experience Summer School in Ireland for July 2005. The scholarship commemorates the 157th anniversary of the Great Irish Famine (An Gorta Mor). The Credit Courses, offered through the Continuing Education Department of Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB), include Grade 11, 12 English, Geography and History. They will be held in Dublin and Cork, and will place special emphasis on the Irish contribution to Western literature and society. The award is a full scholarship to attend The Celtic Experience Summer School Ireland 2005 and covers flights, accommodation and meals, course materials, field trips, excursions, and theatre visits as per the itinerary. Students who successfully complete the course will be awarded a full Grade 11 or 12 Credit. The scholarship is open to all Ontario students who are eligible to enroll in a Senior English or social studies credit course by June 2005. The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of a writing contest and letter, which will be adjudicated by a committee of teachers of the Toronto Catholic District School Board and members of the Irish Canadian Aid and Cultural Society. Decisions of the committee will be final. The scholarship will be awarded on the basis a written, approximate 1200 word submission. The written work may be in any literary form (e.g. prose, poetry, journal, letter, fiction, etc.) but must be the student's original work and should be submitted to Celtic Learning by March 31, 2005. The submission should be accompanied by a short covering letter with the name of a teacher reference and details of the student's interests and achievements. The winner will be chosen on the basis of the written submission and the letter.

For full information regarding the contest and/or courses please contact: Mark Burke or Garry O’Sullivan

The Celtic Experience Celtic Learning and Travel Services Ltd.

80 Park Lawn Rd., Suite 206, Toronto, M8Y 3H8 Tel: (416) 922-2358

[email protected] www.CelticExperience.com (Subject to Board Approval)




St. Robert CatholicSchool Invites You to Celebrate our

40th Anniversary at a Community Mass and

Barbecue

Mass will be celebrated in the school gym at 1:30 p.m.

Past and present students, staff, and community members please join us for a day of prayer, food,

games, corn on the cob, singing, dancing and much much more!!!

Date: Thurs., October 14, 2004 Where: St. Robert Catholic School (70 Bainbridge Ave., (416) 393-5297)

Time: 5:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m.

All Welcome! Hope to see you there!!!




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Followed by a Reception/Open House at

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If you have any newspaper clippings, old photos, or other memorabilia related to St. Mary Catholic Elementary School that you wish to share with others, please send it to the address above or contact the school. If you have questions regarding the Anniversary, please call our office at (416) 393-5205.




Principals’ And Vice-Principals’ Association

Annual Dinner for

Retiring Members

Wednesday, October 27, 2004

Sts. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church Banquet Hall

1490 Markham Rd., Scarborough

(entrance from Milner Rd.) Cocktails at 5:00 p.m. Dinner at 6:30 p.m.

Retirees’ Photo at 6:15 p.m. TCPVA Members Free - Guests — $40.00

Please detach bottom portion and return by October 22, 2004 Name:_______________________________________________________________________ Name of School:______________________________________________________________ TCPVA Members free: #_____________ # of Guests _______________________________ Guests ($40.00 each) : Amount Enclosed:_________________________________________

Please return to: John Nijmeh c/o St. Martin de Porres Catholic School

230 Morningside Ave., Scarborough, Ontario, M1E 3E1

416-222-8282 Voice Mail : 3622 e-mail : [email protected]

Cheques payable to: TCPVA




To celebrate the outstanding contribution of Catholic Education in Ontario.

To honour the recipient of the Foundation’s 2004 Medal of Honour

Dr. John J. Flynn

To honour recipients of the Catholic Student Award (One student from each Ontario Catholic High School)

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The Airport Hilton Hotel 5875 Airport Road Mississauga , ON Tickets: $100.00 per person (partial credit allowed under the Income Tax Act) Net proceeds to aid the objectives of C.E.F.O.

The Father Patrick Fogarty 21st Annual Awards Dinner Saturday, October 30, 2004

Time: 6:30 pm

Tel: 1-416-229-5326 Fax: 1-416-229-5345 Email: [email protected]

For Ticket Reservations:

Contact: The Father Patrick Fogarty Awards Dinner Catholic Education Foundation of Ontario 80 Sheppard Ave. E., Toronto, ON., M2N 6E8




CUPE LOCAL 1328

ANNUAL DINNER DANCE

Friday, November 12, 2004 Moonlight Ballroom

3125 Bayview Avenue (south of Finch) Toronto, Ontario

COCKTAILS – 6:30 p.m.

DINNER – 7:30 p.m.

Retirees from years 2003 – 2004 will be Honoured

Presentation of CUPE 1328 Awards of Merit

Cash Bar Door & Spot Prizes

COST: 1328 Members $10.00 each

Partner or guest $15.00 each Other guests $35.00 each

1328 Members & Guests are subsidized by Union

Please detach bottom portion and return by Friday, October 22, 2004

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Remembering students of Beslan, Russia JUSTIN SKINNER North York Mirror Oct. 3, 2004 Horrified by last month's hostage crisis in a Russian school that saw more than 300 people killed, including 156, students at North York's Our Lady of Assumption are sending their wishes, thoughts and prayers to the affected community.

Chechen and Inqush rebels took over the school in Beslan, Russia, on Sept. 1, trapping hundreds of students and school staff inside. The crisis ended with a massive shootout on Sept. 3, but the aftershock continues to affect the Russian community.

POEMS

Students in each of the Our Lady of Assumption's classes wrote poems and other messages to add to a large bulletin board showing the suffering of those in the Beslan school.

"It was such a tragic event and it was sad that it was kind of swept under the carpet," said Our Lady of Assumption teacher Margaret Dovigo. "After 9/11, everyone poured their feelings out for the tragedy, but there didn't seem to be as much thought devoted to this incident."

Dovigo helped rally the students at the Bathurst Street and Lawrence Avenue area school into action, though most were more than willing to do what they could to help out without much prompting.

"The incident really touched us, being a school ourselves," Dovigo said. "This tragedy has touched so many people. Anyone who has children, works with children or has the least bit of empathy has to be horrified at what happened."

Our Lady of Assumption's bulletin board consists of a large Russian flag adorned with newspaper clippings and a collection of thoughts and prayers from students from the school. They intend to send it over to Beslan along with funds raised from a dress-down day being held by the school.

PICTURES

"Some classes drew pictures, others wrote poems expressing their wishes and feelings for the students and teachers who were involved in the hostage-taking, but everyone was eager to contribute," Dovigo said. "Every single class participated, which really brought our school together."

In addition, the project has helped the students gain more of an appreciation for world affairs and showed the students' compassion for their fellow humans in distant corners of the globe, she said. "I'm very proud of what our students have done," Dovigo said. "They had an understanding of the terrible tragedy that took place and wanted to do something to show that their thoughts were with the people in Russia."

Once the money has been raised from the school's dress-down day, Our Lady of Assumption will send the package to Beslan.

Weekender photo/IRVIN MINTZ

Our Lady of Assumption Catholic School child youth

worker Margaret Dovigo, left, and students David Gomez, 9,

back left, Brian Nonan, 10, Chatelane Velasco, 9, Nikki

Pecho, 8, centre left, Kimberly Canaria, 9, Jamie Mercado, 6, Tyanna Patterson, 5, front left,

and Mark Marzan, 6, pay tribute to the memory of the

students killed during the recent hostage taking in

Beslan, Russia, at a memorial board created by students.

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Construction for high school set to begin Blaze buster TAMARA SHEPHARD, Etobicoke Guardian, Oct. 6, 2004 Eight years later, a $29-million school flush with natural light, large classrooms and open spaces for students to congregate will soon be home to 900 Father John Redmond Catholic Secondary students. The award-winning architectural design respects previous improvements at Colonel Samuel Smith Park, and includes "view corridors" to Lake Ontario and Meaford Avenue as indicated in the city's urban design guidelines, project architect Paul Stevens said. Stevens presented his architectural plans for the new school Monday night to parents on Redmond's Catholic School Advisory Council (CSAC) following news the project had received a political green light.

Last week, Toronto Council granted approval for the city to enter into lease agreements with the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) for 2.4 hectares of property known as the Lakeshore Grounds.

"We want to be more excited, but we can't quite believe it," one mom said in response to the news and the plans Monday night. Some parents expressed frustration at the time it took to get the approvals, saying some of their children won't graduate from, or even attend, the new three-storey school before finishing their high school careers. Stevens expects the school to be completed in May 2006, in time for fall classes. Shovels should hit the ground within weeks.

Angelo Sangiorgio, superintendent of facilities with the TCDSB, undertook the project eight years ago, wading through an inches-high pile of cross-leases on the property, he said. Two leases held up the project, he said -- one for the school's parking lot, the other for a 400-metre running track, property held under easement by Humber College.

Sangiorgio recognized the efforts of Ward 6 (Etobicoke-Lakeshore) councillor Mark Grimes and TCDSB Ward 2 trustee Ann Andrachuk in expediting the process this year to move the project forward. The work was worth the effort, he said: "You won't find another site like this anywhere in Toronto."

The new school will be located adjacent to the green lawns and towering trees of Colonel Samuel Smith Park, The Assembly Hall and Humber College buildings. "Like Humber College, it (Redmond) becomes likes a series of buildings in a park," Stevens said.

The school will feature clay brick in a terra cotta colour similar to Humber College buildings' façade, and large horizontal clear glass windows to "capture panoramic views across the park." Located on a corner site of the Lakeshore Grounds, "discreet parking" will be located on the west side of the building, he said. An additional 70 parking spaces will be situated some 50 metres away at the power plant. An existing apple orchard, of interest to local environmentalists, is located primarily outside the school board's property, Stevens noted.

Last year, Stevens' firm ZAS Architects won a U.S. Design Share award in the design concept category for Redmond's design, describing it as "collegiate", "compact" and "dynamic", he said. Portables are not in the new school's future, Sangiorgio said, in response to a question from a parent. The school board has a right to expand by 70,000 square feet with a "permanent building," he said. "Portables on that site would be a difficult sell," he said. "The site just wouldn't permit it."

But new programs will complement the high school's new design, Redmond principal Dianne Parwicki said in an interview before the meeting. Hockey, rugby and lacrosse are among the offerings.

"Currently, a number of people in the area spend lots of money to send their children to private schools for arts and sports. We want to give them the opportunity to send their children to a Catholic school without paying for that additional programming," she said. The new Redmond principal said staff had been "very demoralized up until now, with the promise of 'next year, next year.'"

For 18 years, the separate board has leased the former Alderwood Collegiate on Valermo Drive from the Toronto public school board. The 50-year-old school's physical condition continues to deteriorate. "It's looking very decrepit," Parwicki said. "It's not painted, the windows are poorly insulated, so it's very cold in winter. Nobody wants to be educated under such conditions."

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Father Redmond school is finally getting new home TAMARA SHEPHARD Etobicoke Guardian Oct. 3, 2004 Father John Redmond Catholic Secondary School is finally getting a new home. Last week, Toronto Council granted approval for the city to enter into lease agreements with the separate school board for portions of property known as the Lakeshore Grounds. Board officials and the school community report a new facility is desperately needed. Presently, the board leases a public board school on Valermo Drive that is aging.

Issuance of a building permit for a new school building is imminent, Toronto Catholic District School Board superintendent of facilities Angelo Sangiorgio said in an interview. "Everyone's ecstatic," Sangiorgio said in response to city council's approval. "The community is very pleased."

A meeting to discuss plans for the new school with the school community will be held at Father Redmond tomorrow night.

The new Father John Redmond secondary school will be built adjacent to Humber Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning's south campus. More than 700 students attend the Alderwood high school.

Ward 6 (Etobicoke-Lakeshore) Councillor Mark Grimes inherited the Father Redmond file after last fall's municipal election. Grimes called the matter "an entangled mess" in an interview, adding he approached both the city commissioner's and the mayor's office to expedite the project.

The development also includes the construction of a much-needed community children's facility in the Lakeshore. Humber Institute recently opened its new 400-bed residence on a site adjacent to building site for Father John Redmond.

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Cardinal Léger’s Terry Fox Run




Golf Pro in the making Mitchel Kennedy, a student at St. Dominic Savio Catholic School, placed 6th in the Canadian Optimists Junior Golf Championship this summer.

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TCDSB receives award of distinction

CACE (Canadian Association of Communicators in Education) presented the Award of Distinction to the Toronto Catholic District School Board in recognition of its Welcome Postcard initiative.

The project, conceived in the 2003-2004 school year, involved personalized postcards being sent from each elementary school to new registrants during the summer months to welcome them to their new school community.

Mary Jo Deighan, Coordinator of Communications, receives the award.




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.

MEMORIALS

Aimé Bégin mother of Florence Tulikoura, Teacher at Our Lady of Grace Catholic School

Jose Calado father of Judy Calado Costa, Teacher at St. Mary’s Catholic Secondary School

Dr. Kevin Ford father of Patricia Tsekouras-Ford, Teacher at St. Cyril/St.Agnes/St. Edward Catholic Schools

Sheila Gangasingh mother of Brenda Maccarrone, Teacher at St. Albert Catholic School and Marlene Colla, Teacher at Blessed Sacrament Catholic School

Joyce Karunakar mother of Avi Karunakar, Teacher at Blessed Mother Teresa Catholic Secondary School

Joseph Mannone sister of Rosemary Mannone-Toogood, Secretary at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School and Paulina Effer, retired Vice-Principal TCDSB

Patrick David Milsom

son of David Milsom, School Volunteer at St. Francis de Sales and retired Principal TCDSB

Jack (John) Moffatt father of Mary Van Houten, Teacher at St. Maria Goretti Catholic School

Ted Ophelders husband of Debra Halas-Ophelders, Teacher at Epiphany of Our Lord Catholic Academy




BIRTHS AND ADOPTIONS

Michael Silveira born September 5, 2004. Son of

Lucy Silveira, Teacher at Senhor Santo Cristo Catholic School

and George Silveira

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.




COURSE FOR TEACHERS AND SUPPORT STAFF IN LANGUAGE IMPAIRED PROGRAMS

October – November, 2004

Presented by the Speech and Language Department

A course consisting of four (4) full-day sessions will be offered to TCDSB staff who are currently working with students in Language Impaired Programs. Topics: Overview of Language Impairments, Kindergarten Language Program, Working with the Primary

LI student, Working with the Junior/Intermediate LI student, programming, ESL issues and the LI student, Self-Advocacy and Parent Perspective

Speakers: Speech and Language Department Staff.

Guest speakers

Enrolment is limited to 25 participants. Participants are expected to attend all four sessions. Provision has been made for supply coverage. All those interested in participating should complete the form below and send it to the Speech and Language Department as soon as possible. Those accepted into the course will be contacted prior to the start date.

Dates: Wednesday, October 20, 2004 Wednesday October 27, 2004 Thursday November 4, 2004 Wednesday November 10, 2004

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Location: Catholic Education Centre Catholic Teachers’ Centre, 3rd floor Name: ________________________________________________________________________ School: _______________________________________________________________________ Position: ______________________________________________________________________ Principal’s signature: (Mandatory)__________________________________________________

Please return to Speech and Language Services, Catholic Education Centre Attention: Raffaela Rocca by October 15, 2004 (Fax to 416-512-4994)

If the course is oversubscribed, selection will be based on a balance of geographic area and needs.




Volleyball Coaching Clinics The Health and Physical Education Department is hosting volleyball clinics for teachers/coaches interested in improving their coaching skills in the area of volleyball. The focus of the clinics will be on skill development and coaching techniques for young players. The clinics will be offered at the following times and locations: Clinic #1: Tuesday October 19, 2004 St. Alphonsus Catholic School 60 Atlas Avenue 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. To register please contact: Brian Armstrong at: [email protected] or 416 397-6800 ext. 3121 Clinic #2: Thursday October 21, 2004 St. Agnes Catholic School 280 Atonabee Avenue 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. To register please contact: Lois Medal at: [email protected] or 416 397-6800 ext. 6088




Cambrian College will be hosting a half-day session: Assistive Technology for Parents of Children with Learning Disabilities

For more information, please or visit: http://homepages.cambrianc.on.ca/snrrc/upcoming_events.htm

Saturday, October 30, 2004 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Room 2537, The Glenn Crombie Centre computer lab Cambrian College

$50/person

Registration Form Name: ___________________________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________

City, Province _____________________________________________________

Postal Code: ______________________________________________________

Telephone (________) ______________________________________________

Fax (________) ___________________________________________________

Email: ___________________________________________________________

Method of Payment: ___ Cheque ___ Money Order

Make cheque payable to Cambrian College

Registration is limited to 18 participants

Please fax or email the registration form to

Marlene McIntosh [email protected]

Send payment (cheque or money order) to:

Cambrian College Attn: Marlene McIntosh

The Glenn Crombie Centre for disability services 1400 Barrydowne Road Sudbury, ON P3A 3V8

Phone: (705) 566-8101 x 7219 Fax: (705) 566-5452

**NOTE: You will receive confirmation when payment has arrived to confirm your attendance at the workshop.




AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS COURSE November - December 2004

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 Speakers: Valerie McAlpine, Teacher – Support Service for Autism

Lorraine White, Speech-Language Pathologist – Support Service for Autism Guest speakers

Enrolment is limited to 25 participants. Interested applicants should complete the form below. Provision has been made for supply coverage. A new list of candidates is being developed. All those interested in participating should complete the form below, even if an application has been submitted previously. All those accepted into the course will be contacted prior to the start date.

Dates: Tuesday, November 2, 2004 Tuesday, November 16, 2004 Tuesday, November 30, 2004 Tuesday, December 7, 2004

Time: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm

Location: Catholic Education Centre Catholic Teachers’ Centre, 3rd floor Name: ________________________________________________________________________ School: _______________________________________________________________________ Position: ______________________________________________________________________ Principal’s signature: (Mandatory)__________________________________________________ Please describe your current work situation e.g. age of child/children you are working with, what your specific concerns are.

Please return to Speech and Language Services, Catholic Education Centre Attention: Raffaela Rocca by October 20, 2004 (Fax to 416-512-4994)

If the course is oversubscribed, selection will be based on a balance of geographic area and needs.




Down Syndrome Association of Toronto

Workshop For teachers, educational assistants, caregivers, friends & families

So You Want To Learn About Working With A Child Who Has

Down syndrome

Ashleigh Molloy & Associates Director of Transformation Education Institute Toronto

President Down Syndrome Association of Toronto

Ashleigh Molloy brings his experience as parent, educator, advocate and academic to this presentation. The workshop will provide elementary and secondary strategies and programming suggestions that assist children with Down syndrome on their learning journey. It will help participants gain an improved understanding of the strengths, abilities and skills that can be utilized. Participants will be given a resource package containing a plethora of information that will assist you in helping make each student achieve their maximum potential and be the very best they can be.

Date: Thursday, October 21, 2004

Place: Don Bosco Catholic Secondary School 1 St. Andrews Blvd

(Islington south of the 401) Free Parking available

Time: 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Refreshments and a networking opportunity will take place from 6:15 to 7:00

DSAT is pleased to provide you with this exciting and free workshop

Please RSVP Lorraine at 416-966-0990 or e-mail [email protected] before Monday, October 18, 2004




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, 2004, pending approval of the Department Head Model for the 2004-2005 school year. POSITION

SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

Minor Department Head - Science Father Henry Carr Vincent Burzotta Criteria for interview are as follows:

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).

Minimum of five (5) years of qualified successful teaching experience as of September 1, 2004

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, October 22, 2004 .




APPLICATION FOR POSITION OF RESPONSIBILITY

RESOURCE TEACHER: ACADEMIC INFORMATION and COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

(ELEMENTARY) Collective Agreement between Toronto Catholic District School Board

And Elementary School Teachers (TECT)

And Secondary School Teachers (TSU)

POSITION AVAILABLE : One (1) – Elementary Applications are invited for the position of Resource Teacher: Academic Information and Communication Technology (Elementary) with duties to commence immediately. THE DUTIES OF THIS POSITION OF RESPONSIBILITY INCLUDE: • Development of programs for schools • Development and implementation of professional development programs and in-services for classroom teachers • Development and implementation of eLearning initiatives • Web Design • Liaison with Program Coordinators regarding curriculum development, implementation and evaluation • Liaison with Program Coordinator, Academic Technology CRITERIA FOR INTERVIEW: • Certificate of Registration and Qualification (formerly Ontario Teachers Certificate and Ontario Teachers

Qualification Record Card) • Specialist in Computers in the Classroom or equivalent experience • Five (5) years of successful teaching experience as of September 1, 2004. • Ontario Driver’s licence and car • Positive recommendation of principal and superintendent

PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO CANDIDATES WITH THE FOLLOWING: • Teaching experience in two or more divisions (Primary, Junior, Intermediate, Senior) • Sound pedagogical and technical knowledge • Strong commitment to professional growth • Experience in providing in-services • Experience in writing program or in-service documents • Knowledge of current curriculum policies and guidelines • Knowledge and experience with desktop management software • Knowledge and experience in the field of eLearning • Knowledge and experience with emerging technologies • Familiarity with all aspects of the electronic provincial elementary report card

Application Forms can be obtained by contacting Mary Saccucci, at 416-222-8282, ext 2323 or by e/mail at [email protected]. APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED BY THE APPLICANT TO: MARGHERITA DI FONZO, SUPERVISOR, HUMAN RESOURCES, NO LATER THAN MONDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2004 AT 4:00 P.M. NOTE: IF SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW, THE INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD BETWEEN OCTOBER 19TH AND 28TH.




APPLICATION FOR POSITION OF RESPONSIBILITY

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN-SERVICE TEACHER Collective Agreement between Toronto Catholic District School Board

And Elementary School Teachers (TECT)

And Secondary School Teachers (TSU)

POSITION AVAILABLE : one (1) – Elementary Applications are invited for the position of Information Technology In-service Teacher. RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE: • Provision of in-service to school administrators and classroom teachers on a wide range of technological

(hardware and software) innovations • Development of appropriate support documents for use at in-services • Liaison with Resource Teachers, Information Technology, to coordinate program initiatives and appropriate

software applications • Liaison with the Technical Services technicians to provide service and program support to the schools CRITERIA FOR INTERVIEW: • Certificate of Registration and Qualification (formerly Ontario Teachers Certificate and Ontario Teachers

Qualification Record Card) • Specialist in Computers in the Classroom or equivalent experience • Five years successful teaching experience as of September 1, 2004 • Ontario driver’s licence and car • Positive recommendation of principal and superintendent PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO CANDIDATES WITH THE FOLLOWING: Teaching experience in two or more divisions (Primary, Junior, Intermediate, Senior) • Knowledge of current curriculum policies and guidelines • Experience in writing program or in-service documents • Experience in providing in-services • Knowledge and experience in the field of eLearning • Knowledge of Web design • Knowledge and experience with emerging technologies • Sound pedagogical and technical knowledge, e.g. software applications • Familiarity with all aspects of the electronic provincial elementary report card Application Forms can be obtained by contacting Mary Saccucci, at 416-222-8282, ext 2323 or by e/mail at [email protected]. APLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED BY THE APPLICANT TO: MARGHERITA DI FONZO, SUPERVISOR, HUMAN RESOURCES, NO LATER THAN MONDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2004 AT 4:00 P.M. NOTE: IF SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW, THE INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD BETWEEN OCTOBER 19TH AND 28TH.




TO BE POSTED ON BULLETIN BOARDS ACCESSIBLE TO SBESS EMPLOYEES

CUPE LOCAL 1328 SBESS JOB POSTINGS Note 1. BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR BIDS, YOU SHOULD ENSURE YOU ACQUAINT YOURSELF WITH

THE SCHOOL FOR WHICH YOU PLAN TO SUBMIT A BID, AND IF APPLICABLE THE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS OF THE CHILD YOU WILL BE ASSISTING.

2. YOU ARE REMINDED THAT YOU MAY NOT BID ON ANOTHER JOB POSTING FOR A PERIOD OF

ONE YEAR 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, WHETHER THE EMPLOYEE IS ACTIVELY EMPLOYED OR ON LEAVE.

4. ALL BIDS MUST BE MADE USING THE POSTING BID FORM FOR SBESS POSTINGS AND MUST

HAVE A RESUME ATTACHMENT. 5. IF THE POSTING STATES SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS, DOCUMENTATION MUST BE PROVIDED

WITH THE BID FORM CONFIRMING YOU HAVE THE NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS. ONE BID FORM, A RESUME AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED FOR EACH POSTING THE EMPLOYEE WISHES TO BID ON.

6. Please note: All positions may have the requirements to assist students with special high needs; therefore, the

successful candidate may be required to deal with aggressive physical demand and/or toileting. POSTING # POSITION SCHOOL IN ORDER TO BEST SERVE THE

NEEDS OF OUR STUDENTS, PLEASE NOTE INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO THIS LOCATION

EA2004-91 Education Assistant St. Robert WRITTEN, EMAILED OR FAXED (416-512-3046) APPLICATIONS REFERRING TO POSTING NUMBER, LOCATION AND POSITION MUST REACH HUMAN RESOURCES, ATTENTION: LINDA MOYNAGH, SUPERVISOR, HUMAN RESOURCES, CATHOLIC EDUCATION CENTRE, 80 SHEPPARD AVENUE EAST, NORTH YORK, ONTARIO, NOT LATER THAN, Tuesday, October 19, 2004.




PLEASE POST ON STAFF BULLETIN BOARD

CUPE LOCAL 1328 POSTINGS POSITION DEPT./SCHOOL LOCATION SALARY RANGE Posting #121-2004 Jr. Information Technology Technician Temporary Position

Technical Services Department

CEC 80 Sheppard Ave. East

Grade 5 $650.45 to $755.63

Criteria for an Interview • Three (3) year college diploma in computer-related discipline, or equivalent qualifications and experience • Six (6) to twelve (12) months of work related experience in a Technical Support environment (or equivalent

qualifications and experience) • Experience working in Microsoft Windows 3.x/95/98/NT/2000/XP and Apple Mac OS 9.x/10.x environments • Excellent client service skills and ability to understand the business impact of technology problems • Knowledge of desktop computer hardware and peripherals • Knowledge in Microsoft Office, Windows 9x, Windows NT/2000/XP Workstation/Professional, Apple Mac

OS 9.x/10.x, Exchange e-mail and Microsoft Dial-up Networking • Proven desire to continue learning new technologies • A valid Ontario driver’s licence is required and employee must have access to a vehicle for travel to schools

and other Board sites Major Duties and Responsibilities Reporting to the Manager, Technical Services, the primary function of this job is to assist IT Technicians to provide end-user technical support at several school sites. • Install Microsoft Windows 3.x/95/98/NT/2000/XP on desktop computers • Install and troubleshoot OESS (Ministry licensed) and other software applications supplied by the school or

ITS (Information Technology Services) departments • Install and troubleshoot desktop computer hardware and peripherals • Investigate, troubleshoot and resolve system problems related to Windows-based desktop computers • Determine, document and escalate problem reports in the Help Desk trouble tracking system • Assist IT Technicians in performing backup, preventive maintenance and software upgrades • Assist IT Technicians in installing, troubleshooting and maintaining class management software • Assist IT Technicians in Windows NT/2000/2003 network services/applications and data/telephone communications • Assist in maintaining and updating workstation images for varied desktop computer configurations • Perform other duties as required PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION TO APPROXIMATLY JUNE, 2005

WRITTEN APPLICATION REFERRING TO POSTING NUMBER, LOCATION AND POSITION MUST REACH Linda Moynagh, Supervisor, Support Staff, HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, CATHOLIC EDUCATION CENTRE, 80 SHEPPARD AVENUE EAST, NORTH YORK, ONTARIO NOT LATER THAN WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2004 PLEASE NOTE: RESUME AND ANY PERTINENT SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION ARE REQUESTED. EMPLOYEES WHO APPLY FOR MORE THAN ONE POSTING MUST SUBMIT INDIVIDUAL COVERING LETTER, RESUME AND DOCUMENTS PER BID.

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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 DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN.

* POSITION REQUIRES SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF BES II CERTIFICATE OR A FOURTH CLASS STATIONARY ENGINEER'S LICENCE (CANDIDATES MUST SUBMIT PROOF TOGETHER WITH THEIR BIDS).

POSITION DEPT./SCHOOL LOCATION SALARY RANGE Posting #55-03 (REPOST) Assistant Caretaker * BESII/4th Class Stationary Engineer’s License NOTE: Hours are from 3:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Michael Power/St. Joseph 105 Eringate Drive $17.98/hr.

Posting #48-04 Assistant Caretaker NOTE: Hours are from 3:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Don Bosco 2 St. Andrews Boulevard $17.98/hr.


Bishop Marrocco/Thomas Merton

1515 Bloor Street West $17.98/hr.


Loretto Abbey 101 Mason Boulevard $17.98/hr.


James Culnan 605 Willard Avenue $17.98/hr.


St. Richard 960 Bellamy Road North $17.98/hr.


St. Maria Goretti 21 Kenmark Boulevard $17.98/hr.


Blessed Sacrament 24 Bedford Park Avenue $17.98/hr.

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St. Martin de Porres 230 Morningside Avenue $17.98/hr.


Our Lady of Fatima 3176 St. Clair Avenue East

$17.98/hr.


St. Lawrence 2216 Lawrence Avenue East

$17.98/hr.


Fr. Serra 111 Sunrow Drive $17.98/hr.


St. Nicholas of Bari/ St. Matthew

363 Rogers Road/ 18 Lavender Road

$17.98/hr.


St. Marguerite Bourgeoys 75 Alexmuir Boulevard $17.98/hr.


North Curriculum Support Unit (former Our Lady of Mount Carmel site)

270 Cherokee Boulevard $17.98/hr.


Blessed Sacrament 24 Bedford Park Avenue $17.98/hr.

WRITTEN OR FAXED (416-512-3046) APPLICATION REFERRING TO POSTING NUMBER, LOCATION AND POSITION MUST REACH THE HUMAN RESOURCES, ATTENTION: LINDA MOYNAGH, SUPERVISOR, CATHOLIC EDUCATION CENTRE, 80 SHEPPARD AVENUE EAST, NORTH YORK, ONTARIO, NOT LATER THAN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2004

SUBJECT: 26-6

CUPE LOCAL 1280 AWARDS

#32-04 – D. Borja

#42-04 – S. Coulter









4. POSITION REQUIRES SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF BUILDING OPERATOR’S COURSE (CANDIDATES MUST SUBMIT PROOF TOGETHER WITH THEIR BIDS IF THE POSITION IS A PROMOTION).

5. SECONDARY SCHOOL DIPLOMA, OR EQUIVALENT IS MANDATORY FOR ANY HEAD CARETAKER POSITION FOR EMPLOYEES HIRED AFTER SEPTEMBER 1, 2001 (CANDIDATES MUST SUBMIT PROOF OF GRADE 12 OR EQUIVALENT WITH THE BID FORM). APPLICANTS WHO DO NOT PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION MEETING THIS REQUIREMENT WITH THEIR BID SHEET WILL NOT BE CALLED FOR AN INTERVIEW. IF YOU REQUIRE ASSISTANCE OBTAINING DOCUMENTATION, PLEASE CALL INDEPENDENT LEARNING CENTRE AT 416-325-4338 FOR TEST.

POSITION DEPT./SCHOOL LOCATION SALARY RANGE Posting #63-04 Head Caretaker

St. Theresa Shrine 2665 Kingston Road $19.84/hr

SITE SPECIFIC REQUISITE SKILLS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION • successful completion of Building Operator’s Course • successful completion of the Board’s approved test(s) related to knowledge of mechanical systems SITE INFORMATION • portables • permits EXPERIENCE • minimum of three (3) years of caretaking experience SKILLS • effective interpersonal skills • thorough knowledge and experience with cleaning equipment and cleaning techniques; mechanical aptitude • organizational and leadership abilities QUALIFICATIONS • knowledge of written and verbal English for effective communication • overall proven good attendance • positive recommendation from immediate Service Quality Supervisor WRITTEN OR FAXED (416-512-3046) APPLICATION REFERRING TO POSTING NUMBER, LOCATION AND POSITION MUST REACH THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, ATTENTION: LINDA MOYNAGH, SUPERVISOR - SUPPORT STAFF, CATHOLIC EDUCATION CENTRE, 80 SHEPPARD AVENUE EAST, NORTH YORK, ONTARIO, NOT LATER THAN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2004.









4. POSITION REQUIRES SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF BES II CERTIFICATE OR A FOURTH CLASS STATIONARY ENGINEER'S LICENCE (CANDIDATES MUST SUBMIT PROOF TOGETHER WITH THEIR BIDS).

5. SECONDARY SCHOOL DIPLOMA, OR EQUIVALENT IS MANDATORY FOR ANY HEAD CARETAKER POSITION FOR EMPLOYEES HIRED AFTER SEPTEMBER 1, 2001 (CANDIDATES MUST SUBMIT PROOF OF GRADE 12 OR EQUIVALENT WITH THE BID FORM). APPLICANTS WHO DO NOT PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION MEETING THIS REQUIREMENT WITH THEIR BID SHEET WILL NOT BE CALLED FOR AN INTERVIEW. IF YOU REQUIRE ASSISTANCE OBTAINING DOCUMENTATION, PLEASE CALL INDEPENDENT LEARNING CENTRE AT 416-325-4338 FOR TEST.

POSITION DEPT./SCHOOL LOCATION SALARY RANGE Posting #64-04 Head Caretaker

St. Brendan 186 Centennial Road $20.01 /hr.

SITE SPECIFIC REQUISITE SKILLS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION • successful completion of BES II Certificate or 4th Class Stationary Engineer’s Licence • successful completion of the Board’s approved test(s) related to knowledge of mechanical systems • experience with HVAC (heating delivery systems) • experience with BAS (building automated system) EXPERIENCE • minimum three (3) years caretaking experience SKILLS • effective interpersonal skills • thorough knowledge and experience with cleaning equipment and cleaning techniques; mechanical aptitude • organizational and leadership abilities QUALFICATIONS • knowledge of written and verbal English for effective communication • overall proven good attendance • positive recommendation from immediate Service Quality Supervisor WRITTEN OR FAXED (416-512-3046) APPLICATION REFERRING TO POSTING NUMBER, LOCATION AND POSITION MUST REACH THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, ATTENTION: LINDA MOYNAGH, SUPERVISOR - SUPPORT STAFF, CATHOLIC EDUCATION CENTRE, 80 SHEPPARD AVENUE EAST, NORTH YORK, ONTARIO, NOT LATER THAN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2004.

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