2019 - 2020 ∙ ROOTED IN CHRIST: WE BELONG, WE BELIEVE, WE BECOME

OUR LADY OF VICTORY

CATHOLIC SCHOOL

70 Guestville Ave. Toronto, Ontario

Telephone: 416-393-5247 Fax: 416-397-6310

October 2019

George Danfulani

PRINCIPAL

Angie Olivieri

VICE PRINCIPAL

Maria Meehan

SUPERINTENDENT

Daniel DiGiorgio

TRUSTEE

Our Lady of Victory – 416-769-1171

117 Guestville Ave. Toronto, Ontario

PARISH

Ewa Wlodarska

CSPC CHAIR

www.tcdsb.org/cpic

CPIC (PARENT ENGAGEMENT - TCDSB)

www.tcdsb.org/oapce-toronto

OAPCE TORONTO (PROVINCIAL VOICE FOR PARENTS)

704 8:30-3:00 11:15 -12:15

ENROLLMENT HOURS OF OPERATION LUNCH HOUR

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; teach and admonish one another

in all wisdom; and with gratitude in your hearts sing psalms, hymns, and

spiritual songs to God.“ (Colossians 3:16)

Hello parents and guardians, I hope all is well. September has absolutely

flown by, despite the sunshine, it is apparent that the season is changing. It

continues to be busy at Our Lady of Victory with lots of learning, fun times

and social challenges, but we shall surely get there, one small step at a

time. Marian Wright once said, “We must not, in trying to think about how

we can make a difference, ignore the small daily differences we can make,

which, over time, add up to big differences we cannot foresee.” So, as we

enter the month of October of which the virtue is ‘Gratitude’’, we hope to

be able to show our gratitude for what God has done for us by sharing with

those who have less than us. Enjoy the Fall season and may the blessings of

the almighty God be with you and all your loved ones.

Sincerely,

G. Danfulani

Virtue: Gratitude “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; teach and admonish one another in all wisdom; and with gratitude in your hearts sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God. “ (Colossians 3:16)

NEW REGISTRANTS WELCOME

Apply online: soar.tcdsb.org

Call 416-393-5306 or the TCDSB Admissions Department at 416-222-8282, ext. 2383.

For general information about the Toronto Catholic District School Board, please visit the website at www.tcdsb.org

Stay in touch with the latest news throughout the school year: Follow @TCDSB on Twitter.

Important Information for Parents

School Year Calendar for 2019-2020

https://www.tcdsb.org/calendar/pages/schoolyearcalendar.aspx

Reminder to Sign Up for School Messenger

New reporting system for student absences, as well as critical news and information including bus

cancellations, school closures, safety concerns etc. Sign up here https://go.schoolmessenger.com).

Sign Up for School Cash Online

This new cashless system offers parents the convenience of paying for school related fees online. Register

for School Cash Online by visiting tcdsb.schoolcashonline.com and selecting “Register”. Once registered,

you will receive an email notification when items become available for purchase online. For more information

about School Cash Online visit

www.tcdsb.org/FORPARENTS/schoolcashonline/

Get Updates on School Bus Service Register for the Toronto Student Transportation Group Parent Portal to receive real time notifications about school bus cancellations or delays. The parent portal will be updated and re-open in mid-August for sign up. https://www.torontoschoolbus.org/transportation-portal/Account/Register/

ATTENTION PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF GRADE 8 STUDENTS

We are announcing some exciting news regarding the Secondary School Application Process for enrolment in September 2020! On Tuesday, October 15, 2019, the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) will officially launch the new Secondary School Online Application website, SECSOAR.TCDSB.ORG. Some exciting features of the online application include: easy tracking of the status of your child’s application, complete the Specialty Program Application along with your regular program application through one application, email notifications for offers of placement, accept/decline offers of placement you receive electronically. Important note: a current email address on file with your elementary school is required in order to create your child’s application/account on October 15th, 2019. If you do not have an email address on file, please be sure to submit this information to your elementary school office before Tuesday, October 8th, 2019. For a full guide to completing the on line application, please visit the TCDBS

website at www.tcdsb.org → Admissions & Placement Department page, to

view the “Parent Guide to Completing the Secondary School Online

Application” information guide.

Catholic Graduate Expectations

Virtue of the month is

Gratitude

Gratitude Affirmations:

The virtue of gratitude shapes our entire outlook on life. It is the channel through which we become aware of the sacred, and the many blessings of our lives. To learn the grammar of gratitude, practice saying "thank you" for happy and challenging experiences, for people, animals, things, art, memories, dreams. Gratitude allows us to appreciate and accept our lives. Gratitude allows us to accept our life as a gift.

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Reflection on Gratitude

Now, wherever we are, and in every place, and at every hour, throughout each time of each

day, may all of us honestly and humbly believe, holding in our hearts to love, honor, adore,

serve, praise, bless, glorify, exalt, magnify, and give thanks to the Most High and Eternal God,

Trinity and Unity.

Amen." -Jon Sweeney

Virtue Award Nominees

September- HOSPITALITY

Congratulations to the following students who were

nominated for the virtue of Hospitality in the month of

September: Frank Ayala, Skylar Benoit-Berlass, Liam

Tolentino, Clark Reyes, Marianna Rojas, Gabriel Santos,

Kaio Reis-Estevan, Brielle Fyles- Cook, Phuc Le, Karla

Cruz Diaz, Breah Llano, Monica Kirby, Nelson Morais,

Katarina De Melo, Gavin Arruda, Miguel Monteiro, Isabel

Vazquez, Brihanna Bothwell, Ruben Rojas, Jason

Cuesta,Eliana Malou, Brad Pitt, Leticia Martins, Tristan

Araujo, Olatian Olajide, Yaried Bariamichael, Ava

Menezes, Kelly Santos.

News around and about Our Lady of Victory

Me to We

Me to We has started this year with an amazing event. Our students attended the Me to We concert where they

were left with strong messages of empowerment for our youth. This year, Me to We will continue to host

monthly events to raise money for charities that focus on helping those in need around the world. Me to We

represents our youth as change makers for our world. A world that needs everyone’s help to flourish.

Isaiah 58:10 Feed the hungry, and help those in trouble. Then your light will shine out from the darkness, and the

darkness around you will be as bright as noon.

“Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.” – Mother Teresa

Foot Patrollers

On September 17th, 2019 Our Lady of Victory students were trained for the Foot Patroller program. This

program is funded by CAA and training is provided by an officer. Officer De Quintal worked with our

volunteer students in order to prepare them for the necessary safety protocol that needs to be followed.

The students were eager and excited to get through the training and begin working. Everyday these

students are prompt and ready to start their day ensuring the students cross the road safely. Thank you Mr.

Da Silva for your guidance and support to our students.

Update on Negotiations with CUPE The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) is involved in province-wide, central collective bargaining with the Council

of Trustee Associations and the provincial government.

At the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB), CUPE represents caretaking, maintenance and warehouse staff, office

clerical and technical staff, school based support staff including

Child and Youth Workers and Education Assistants, and secondary school supervisors as well as International Language

Instructors.

The TCDSB has been advised that the members of the CUPE may begin job action as early as Monday, September 30, beginning

with work-to-rule sanctions.

The health and safety of students and staff is deeply important to us.

If there is any impact to regular school operations, parents will receive communications through the following methods:

• School Messenger (please ensure that your school has current and up to date telephone numbers and email addresses on file for your family)

• Twitter (follow @TCDSB)

• TCDSB website www.tcdsb.org

• 24-hour telephone information line 416-222-8282 ext. 2873 The Board wishes to assure parents and students that every effort will be made to ensure that all elementary and secondary

schools, day care centres, before- and after-school programs and nutrition programs will continue to remain open as long as it

is safe to do so.

School bus transportation for eligible students will continue.

Parents are encouraged to contact their local school principal with any questions or issues of local concern.

Introducing the Secondary School Online Application for Registration

(SECSOAR.TCDSB.ORG) We are announcing some exciting news regarding the Secondary School Application Process for enrolment in September 2020. On Tuesday, October 15, 2019, the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) will officially launch the new Secondary School Online Application website, SECSOAR.TCDSB.ORG. Some exciting features of the online application include:

• easy tracking of the status of your child’s application,

• complete the Specialty Program Application along with your regular program application through one application,

• email notifications for offers of placement,

• accept/decline offers of placement you receive electronically. Important note: a current email address on file with your elementary school is required in order to create your child’s application/account on October 15th, 2019. If you do not have an email address on file, please be sure to submit this information to your elementary school office before Tuesday, October 8th, 2019. For a full guide to completing the on line application, please visit the TCDBS website at www.tcdsb.org → Admissions & Placement Department page, to view the “Parent Guide to Completing the Secondary School Online Application” information guide.

PARENT OPPORTUNITIES & INFORMATION

Safe Schools Advisory Committee: Parent Reps Needed TCDSB Seeks 2 Parent Reps for Safe School Advisory Committee. Application deadline October 18, 2019. Click here for an application and more information.

TCDSB Environment Steering Committee TCDSB is seeking 2 community/parent representatives for its Environment Steering Committee. All positions are voluntary and candidates must be parents who presently have children enrolled in TCDSB. Applications are available at: https://www.tcdsb.org/FORPARENTS/Documents/Parent-%20Community%20Member%20Application%20Form-2016-R.pdf Completed applications can be sent via email to communityrep@tcdsb.org Application deadline: OCTOBER 25, 2019 Toronto CPIC Annual Report 2018-2019 Click here to access the Toronto Catholic Parent Involvement Committee Annual Report for 2018-2019. CPIC Elections October 28 and 29, 2019 Nomination forms accepted until October 18, 2019 https://www.tcdsb.org/CPIC-Elections

STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES & INFORMATION TDCAA Athletics Girls Basketball West and Girls Field Hockey Season are underway Coming soon:

• Cross Country Championships: Friday, October 25 at Etobicoke Centennial

• Golf Championship: Thursday October 3 at Station Creek Golf Club

• Tennis Preliminaries: o Junior Tournament: Thursday October 10 at Mayfair Wesr o Senior Tournament Thursday October 17 at Mayfair West

• Tennis Championship: Wednesday, October 30 at Mayfair West Click here for a full list of upcoming TDCAA events. Elementary Athletics October 16, 2019—Elementary Cross-Country Regionals (North and South) October 17, 2019— Elementary Cross-Country Regionals (East and West) October 22, 2019-- Elementary Cross-Country City Finals High School Open Houses for Grade 8 Students and Their Families High school information nights are being hosted at secondary schools around the City until October 16th. Click here for a complete schedule of dates, times and locations. Ontario Colleges Information Fair October 23-24 at the Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place https://ocif.ca/ TCDSB Newcomer Student Leadership Conference TCDSB will once again welcome newcomer students at the annual Newcomer Student Leadership Conference, which will be held this year on Wednesday, October 16. TCDSB schools are invited to extend an invitation to at least two newcomer students from grades 7 to 12 (maximum of 10) to attend this free event. Click here to complete online event registration on or before October 2, 2019.

BOARD & COMMITTEE MEETINGS OAPCE: Oct. 1 Student Achievement Committee: Oct. 2 Labour Relations Ad Hoc Committee: Oct. 3 By-Laws Ad Hoc Committee: Oct. 7 Governance and Policy Committee: Oct. 8 Corporate Services Committee: Oct. 10 SEAC: Oct. 16 Regular Board: Oct. 17 Click here to review information and agendas.

To view minutes or video broadcasts from previous meetings, select the Past Meetings tab on the page. Policies Currently Under Review/Revision: Update to Trustee Code of Conduct Policy T.04 Update to Awards Funds and Scholarships Policy FF.01 Update to Catholic School Parent Councils Policy S.10

EVENTS AND INFORMATION

• October is Hispanic Canadian Heritage Month

• October is also Principals’ Month Recognition Days:

• October 2, 2019 Custodial Workers’ Appreciation Day

• October 5, 2019 World Teachers’ Day

• October 25, 2019 Early Childhood Educators and Childcare Worker Appreciation Day Walk to School Day: October 2, 2019 Walk to School Day is an opportunity for all of us—students, staff, families—to focus on improved health and well-being, active lifestyles and building safer communities for everyone. Register your school for Walk to School Day and receive a Certificate of Participation from Canada Walks. Click here for more information. Feast of Creation: An Ecumenical Gathering Celebrate the Season of Creation with contemplative prayer and music. Friday, October 4 from 6:30 – 8 p.m. at St. Basil’s Church (50 St. Joseph Street, Toronto). Click here for more information on this and other upcoming events at The Mary Ward Centre. World Mental Health Day October 10, 2019 https://www.tcdsb.org/pages/world-mental-health-day.aspx System-Wide PA Day October 11, 2019 Thanksgiving October 14, 2019 International Day for Eradication of Poverty October 17, 2019 https://www.tcdsb.org/pages/international-day-for-eradication-of-poverty.aspx Inaugural Rosary Bowl The Toronto Rosary Bowl will take place Saturday, October 19th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Blessed Cardinal Newman (100 Brimley Road South, Scarborough). Click here for more information about this family-friendly event. Federal Election October 21, 2019 School Bus Safety Week October 20-25, 2019 School bus driver appreciation day October 22, 2019 https://www.tcdsb.org/pages/international-day-for-eradication-of-poverty.aspx Mark Your Calendar! Special Services Information Fair November 9, 2019 (watch for details www.tcdsb.org)

How can I support my child’s learning?

You are an important partner in your child’s mathematics education. When you find ways to

engage your child in thinking and talking about mathematics, you are providing an important

key for unlocking his or her future success. Today, critical thinking, problem solving, reasoning

ability and the ability to communicate mathematically are essential skills. These processes are

the foundation of mathematics instruction in Ontario schools. They are brought into play as you

engage your child in the activities suggested in this guide. Enjoy learning together! Ensuring

students have a strong understanding of math fundamentals is part of the government’s vision

Education That Works for You.

Learn more at www.ontario.ca/ page/education-works

Please note: In this guide, the word parent refers to parents, guardians, caregivers and other

family members who help children learn mathematics.

• Build strong, positive attitudes about math. When children feel positively engaged and

successful, they are more likely to stick with an activity or a problem to find a solution.

• Begin with activities that meet your child’s level of mathematical understanding. Early

success in solving problems will build your child’s confidence. Gradually move to activities that

provide more challenge for your child.

• If you and your child are more comfortable in a language other than English, use it. Your child

will understand concepts better in the language that he or she knows best.

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Halloween Safety Tips

For Parents:

• Make your child eat dinner before setting out.

• Children should carry quarters so they can call home or provide a cell phone.

• Young children of any age should be accompanied by an adult.

• If your children go on their own, be sure they wear a watch, that can be read in the dark.

• If you buy a costume, look for one made of flame-retardant material.

• Older children should know where to reach you and the time to return home.

• You should know where they're going.

• Look at the wrapping carefully and toss out anything that looks suspect.

• Review the above "Trick-or-Treater" safety rules with your children.

Drop-off/Kiss & Ride

Please remember that safety trumps convenience when dropping off our students at school.

• Drop-off and 10-minute parking limit is available on Guestville Ave. on the east side of the school. There is also available parking on

Denis Ave.

• The school’s drive through is for Kiss & Ride only.

• The busiest time for drop-off is between 8:15 and 8:30 AM.

• Supervision in the yard begins at 8:00 AM

Our Lady of Victory’s parent council meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month

except when there is a scheduling conflict with mandatory school board events or any other

extenuating circumstance. Please join us in the school’s Atrium for our next meeting on Oct.

16th, 2019 at 6:30 PM if you can, your voice and ideas, plus time really matters.

Home/School Connection

Questions to ask your child when supporting them with

homework:

• What are you working on?

• What are you learning?

• Is it challenging or not? Why?

• What do you do when you are stuck on a task?

• How do you know you are on the right track?

• What resources do you use at school to complete this

kind of work?

• What resources do you need at home to complete this

kind of work?

Reflections for a parent

• Does my child have a quiet space to complete her/his

homework?

• Have I set the framework for homework routines?

• Do I monitor my child’s homework for completion?

• Can I give my child feedback based on the learning

goal and success criteria provided?