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SUBJECT:6February 19, 2008TCDSB SECONDARY SCHOOL PLACEMENT/EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION MEETINGS 2008The following dates have been established for secondary school placement/exchange of information meetings for Englishas a Second Language and exceptional students (including gifted) as well as those requiring special consideration. Thesemeetings will be convened by the secondary school principal.The new/revised Elementary School Principal/Teacher Exchange of Information Form For All Students should beforwarded, once placement is confirmed, to the designated secondary school personnel. Elementary school principals willbe contacted to confirm specific appointments.DATESArchbishop Romero Catholic Secondary SchoolApril 1 - 4Bishop Allen AcademyApril 8 - 10Bishop Marrocco/Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary SchoolMarch 18 - 21Blessed Mother Teresa Catholic Secondary SchoolApril 21 - 23Brebeuf College SchoolMarch 25, 26, 28Cardinal Carter Academy for the Artsnot yet announcedCardinal Newman Catholic Secondary SchoolMarch 31, April 1 - 4Chaminade College SchoolApril 7 - 11Dante Alighieri AcademyFebruary 25 - 29Don Bosco Catholic Secondary SchoolApril 11, 14 - 17Father Henry Carr Secondary SchoolFebruary 28, 29Father John Redmond Catholic Secondary SchoolMarch 19, 20Francis Libermann Catholic Secondary SchoolApril 7 - 11James C. McGuigan Catholic Secondary SchoolApril 14 - 18Jean Vanier Catholic Secondary SchoolFebruary 26 - 28Loretto Abbey Catholic Secondary Schoolnot yet announcedLoretto College SchoolMarch 24 - 27Madonna Catholic Secondary SchoolApril 23 - 25Marshall McLuhan Catholic Secondary SchoolFeb. 28, 29, March 3 - 7Mary Ward Catholic Secondary SchoolApril 8, 10Michael Power/St. Joseph High SchoolMarch 31, April 1 - 4Msgr. Percy Johnson Catholic Secondary SchoolFebruary 12 - 14Neil McNeil High SchoolApril 1 - 3Notre Dame Catholic Secondary SchoolApril 14 – 16Pope John Paul II Catholic Secondary SchoolApril 15 - 17Senator O’Connor College SchoolMay 8, 9, 12St. Basil the Great College SchoolMay 5 - 9St. Joseph Morrow Park High SchoolMarch 17 - 20St. Joseph’s College SchoolApril 9 - 11St. Mary‘s Catholic Secondary SchoolMarch 3 - 6St. Patrick Catholic Secondary SchoolFebruary 25 – 28For the Jr/Int programs who have grade 8 BEHAVIOURAL STUDENTS going to high school for Sept. 08, the Beh.Team will organize the exchange meetings on April 2 and April 25 at the CEC in the Staff Development room. In lieu ofthis exchange, please do not review these students at the regular high school exchange of information meeting.You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the World. Matt. 5:13, 14Those who teach will shine like stars for all eternity. Daniel 12:3THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN23

SUBJECT:February 19, 20087Winter Safety at Bus StopsBus students and parents are reminded that extra caution should be taken during the winter months. Please take amoment and review this important information with your children. Children should be dressed appropriately for the colder weather. Unexpected mechanical problems with the busmay occur more frequently at this time of year. Children must be prepared for this as buses cool off very quickly.Toronto schools rarely close and bus routes are rarely cancelled due to snow or cold temperatures. Assume thatschools are open and buses are running unless you hear otherwise through the local media.Usually cold or stormy weather can result in bus schedules being unavoidably delayed. We encourage parentsto use extra caution with children on those days. Children should be accompanied to the bus stop or have veryclear instructions on what to do if the bus does not arrive. Never leave children at the stop with no backuparrangements for an emergency.A build-up of ice and snow can create a safety hazard for children waiting at the bus stop. Ensure that yourchild understands the importance of standing back from the curb as the bus approaches the bus stop.Children will find it easier to walk through the ice and snow when their school books and lunches are carried ina back pack. It is also much safer for them to board the bus with their hands free to use the bus handrail.Tell your child never to exit the bus into a snow bank. If the bus stops and the child is unable to get out becausethe exit is blocked by snow, have your child tell the driver the path is not clear.Make sure children stay off snow banks piled near the street. While they are attractive nuisances, those snowbanks can cause a child to fall into the roadway and in front of oncoming traffic.You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the World. Matt. 5:13, 14Those who teach will shine like stars for all eternity. Daniel 12:3THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN23

SUBJECT:February 19, 20088TCDSB GOES GREEN!FEBRUARY EDITION: This Valentine’s Day send Mother Earth a Valentine3Rs Recap:IMPORTANT REMINDER:Ministry of Ontario 3RsInspectors are coming!The Ministry is making contact withschool boards to ensure everyone isaware that it is the LAW to recycle.Your school could be visited by anOntario Ministry of the Environmentinspector to ensure that you are meetingthe 3Rs requirements. Each schoolshould have a recycling program inplace to source separate recyclables(paper, cans and bottles) from waste.Each individual is responsible fortheir waste, and should ensure theyseparate recycling from the garbage.New Year TIP – Set a target Diversionrate for your school. Most schoolsshould be diverting over 80% of theirwaste from landfill into recyclingprograms.Contact the EcoTeam for assistancein figuring out your Diversion Rate.36H1.2.3.4.A Green Valentine Day.Use recycled paper for sending your Valentine card.Send fair trade chocolate to your Valentine.Try recycled metals for jewellery instead of diamonds and gold.When going for dinner, look to local or organic foods, or trycandle light to save energy!Earth Hour: Saturday March 29th, 2008 8-9pm.Do something locally that will be felt globally. Sign-up for the March 29thEarth Hour at 35Hwww.earthhour.org and make a statement towardsClimate Change by turning off your lights from 8-9 p.m. on SaturdayMarch 29th. Dine by candle-light. Break-out the old board games andplay by candle-light. Just do your best to not use energy for that oneEcoTeam Contact Info 416-222-8282LAST OUT LIGHTS &COMPUTERSOFF!“Remember: You CAN do it!”“WATTS”UP?CORNER.City Of Toronto Green Award Nominations - Makesure you enter a nomination for an ntorontoawards/.Kids World of Energy Festival: To be held May 7, 8, 9at the Exhibition grounds for grades 5, 4/5 or 5/6 classes.Register now. Deadline is Feb.29. Bussing is included!Call #416-977-5093 to register.The Story of g for Environmental Films to Show inClass? Check out the TCDSB media ironmental Resources for loop.caRoberta Oswald (Curriculum) x2719,Scott Grieve (Energy Conservation) x2229Vince DiProspero (Waste Minimization) x2177TCDSB Environmental web page:www.tcdsb.org/environment/The first Annual TCDSB Environmental Youth Forumfor Secondary Students. Feb. 26/08 at the CEC.Contact an EcoTeam member for details.2008: FACILITIES GREEN FUND.The Board gave approval for a green fund to be used byschools for school Green/Environmental projects.To find out more attend the East workshop at OLO Mt.Carmel on Wednesday Feb 13th, 4-6pm, or the Westworkshop at Don Bosco on Thursday Feb 14, 4-6pm.Contact the EcoTeam members for details.2007/08: TCDSB ECOSCHOOL S: Update!Don’t forget to book your EcoSchool check-up to makesure you are on the right track to certification!Contact the Ecoteam.“We Do Not Inherit The Earth From OurAncestors, We Borrow It From Our Children”You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the World. Matt. 5:13, 14Those who teach will shine like stars for all eternity. Daniel 12:3THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN23

SUBJECT:February 19, 20089-1CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR TCDSB AWARDSTCDSB AWARD OF MERITThe Toronto Catholic District School Board Award of Merit was created to recognize outstanding contributions toTCDSB and to Catholic Education. Employees and/or Trustees are considered for the award after a three year period haspassed since their separation from TCDSB. All nominations must include a concise curriculum vitae of the nominee ordocumentation detailing the tangible contribution of the nominee to Catholic education.TCDSB ALUMNI AWARDThe Toronto Catholic District School Board shall present an Alumni Award to accomplished alumni of the TorontoCatholic District School Board who were students in a TCDSB school, who are still active in the Catholic communityand who have distinguished themselves in their career or accomplishments. The recipients will be chosen from diverseareas of career and endeavour. Current TCDSB employees and trustees are not eligible. Nomination information mustinclude a description of how the nominee meets the criteria.SISTER MARY HAMILTON AWARD FOR EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTSNominations are being accepted for the Sister Mary Hamilton Award for Exceptional Students. This award is presentedannually to eligible elementary and secondary exceptional students to recognize personal achievements or contributionsto the lives of others. Schools are invited to submit names of eligible students together with details of the achievementsor contributions of the candidates.FATHER ANDREW CUSCHIERI AWARDThe search is underway for a suitable recipient for the Father Andrew Cuschieri Award. This award is presented everytwo years to a Toronto Catholic District School Board student between the ages of 7 and 13, inclusive, in recognition ofan extraordinary humanitarian act towards another human being. Please provide details of the nominee’s qualificationsfor the award.ASHIF JAFFER AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN SPECIAL EDUCATIONNominations are being accepted for the Ashif Jaffer Award for Excellence in Special Education Support. This annual awardrecognizes a TCDSB teacher, education assistant, peer tutor/helper or volunteer who has demonstrated excellence in thesupport of Special Education. Nomination information must include details of the nominee’s qualifications for the award.STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AWARDThroughout the year, the Toronto Catholic District School Board recognizes students who have achieved honours in avariety of disciplines by presenting them with the TCDSB Student Achievement Award. The Student AchievementAward is given to those students who have demonstrated outstanding achievement either academically, physically,spiritually or socially at the provincial, national or international level. We encourage you to participate in the recognitionprocess by sharing news of student accomplishments throughout the year.STUDENT TRUSTEE AWARD OF EXCELLENCE IN ACADEMICS, LEADERSHIP AND CHRISTIANVALUESThe Student Trustee Award of Excellence in Academics, Leadership and Christian Values is presented annually to aneligible student graduating from a TCDSB secondary school who has demonstrated excellence in academics, leadershipsand Christian values, to encourage and support him or her in pursuit of studies at a recognized Canadian post-secondaryinstitution. The Student Trustee and members of the Catholic Student Leadership Impact Team are not eligible for thisaward. Students are invited to submit an application together with appropriate supporting documents.Deadline for nominations: March 26, 2008These awards will be presented at the TCDSB Special Awards Event on April 28, 2008Nomination forms for the awards have been published in recent editions of The Director’s BulletinNomination forms and further information can be obtained by contacting Déanne Foidart Sedef, Communications Departmentat 416-222-8282, ext. 2355 or e-mail: deanne.foidartsedef@tcdsb.orgYou are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the World. Matt. 5:13, 14Those who teach will shine like stars for all eternity. Daniel 12:3THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN23

SUBJECT:February 19, 20089-2STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AWARDStudent Achievement Award Policy oughout the year, the Toronto Catholic District School Board recognizes students who have achieved honours in a varietyof disciplines by presenting them with the TCDSB Student Achievement Award. The Student Achievement Award is given tothose students who have demonstrated outstanding achievement either academically, physically, spiritually or socially at theprovincial, national or international level.All TCDSB staff are encouraged to participate in the recognition process by sharing news of student accomplishments throughoutthe year.Nomination information (Please print or type)Student’s name (for teams or groups, list all students involved):Grade:School:Name of teacher/coach:Name of achievement/event/award:Date of achievement: Level:provincialnationalinternationalDescription of achievement/event (previous achievements, background and other pertinent information):Need more space? Please use other side or attach supporting documents.Other students involved (from other TCDSB schools. Please list the student’s name and school):Submitted by:School/Department:Telephone:Date:Nominations, along with all pertinent information regarding the student and his/her accomplishments, should be sent toDéanne Foidart Sedef, Communications Department 416-222-8282, ext. 2355 or e-mail deanne.foidartsedef@tcdsb.orgYou are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the World. Matt. 5:13, 14Those who teach will shine like stars for all eternity. Daniel 12:3THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN23

SUBJECT:February 19, 20089-3Toronto Catholic School Board Employees Credit Union Ltd.School Community AwardSection A: Applicant InformationName of School:Section B: Project Proposal1.What is the school’s proposed plan of action to develop school spirit and build community?2.Evaluation:Describe the process by which you will evaluate the benefits of building a stronger school community. Examples mightinclude: the use of a survey, student essays, etc.3. Rationale:i) How will your school community benefit from these funds?ii) How will these funds promote school community building?Please note: The successful school will be asked to submit an evaluation of the benefit of this fund at the end of this school year.Send the completed application by Monday, March 17, 2008 to Sara Camilleri, Executive Director, The Angel Foundationfor Learning at 416-222-8282 ext. 2195 or FAX 416-512-4988 or email sara.camilleri@tcdsb.org. The award will be given tothe selected school during Education Week.Name of Principal:Contact Person:Signature of Principal:Date:You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the World. Matt. 5:13, 14Those who teach will shine like stars for all eternity. Daniel 12:3THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN23

SUBJECT:February 19, 20089-4Student Trustee Award of Excellencein Academics, Leadership and Christian ValuesThe Student Trustee Award of Excellence in Academics, Leadership and Christian Values is presented annually to aneligible student graduating from a Toronto Catholic District School Board secondary school who has demonstratedexcellence in academics, leaderships and Christian Values, to encourage and support him or her in pursuit of studies at arecognized Canadian post-secondary institution.A scholarship shall be awarded to a graduating grade 12 student (The TCDSB Student Trustee and members of the CatholicStudent Leadership Impact Team are not eligible for this award):i. Academic standing shall be a critical criteria used in the selection of the recipient (students must maintain acumulative average of 85% or higher, with no more than one grade 12 M level course)ii. The student is held in high esteem within the school communityiii. The student epitomizes the mission of his or her schooliv. The student will also have a record of significant contribution to the school communityv. The student will have displayed a commitment to hard work and have an excellent attendance recordvi. The student must have demonstrated active involvement in the communityvii. The student must be a full-time studentTHE AWARD, of 2,000.00, will be given to the selected recipient upon proof of registration at a recognized Canadianpost-secondary institution. An award letter and plaque will be presented to the recipient during the TCDSB SpecialAwards Event held in the Spring, or exceptionally, at an appropriate Board meeting.NOMINATION PROCEDURE: Students are invited to submit an application together with (please indicate with a )Incomplete nominations will not be accepted. ڤ Applicant’s covering letter describing contribution to the school and community (please include commentson what sparked you to do all you have done, and how your faith has helped in strengthening your leadership skills) ڤ Applicant’s résumé (with details of achievements) ڤ Transcript & copy of grade 12 courses being taken ڤ Post-secondary institution & program ڤ Principal’s letter of recommendation(proof of application) ڤ School Chaplain’s letter of recommendation ڤ Other documentation (please identify)To ensure confidentiality, nominations may not be submitted by fax or electronic mail.SELECTION PROCEDURE: The selection of the recipient will be made by a selection panel comprising theSuperintendent of Curriculum and Accountability, the Student Leadership liaison and the current Student Trustee.Name of Applicant (please print)SchoolHome Address:StreetCityProvincePostal CodeTelephoneDate of graduation ceremonyE-MailApplicant’s SignatureDateThe deadline for nominations is March 26, 2008Complete nomination information should be sent to: Student Trustee Award of ExcellenceCommunications Dept., Catholic Education Centre, 80 Sheppard Avenue East, Toronto, ON M2N 6E8For any additional information about the award or nomination process, please callDéanne Foidart Sedef, at 416-222 8282, ext. 2355 or e-mail to deanne.foidartsedef@tcdsb.org.Under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the Toronto Catholic District School Board has responsibilities respecting theproper collection, retention, use and disclosure of personal information. The information contained in this nomination package will be used only for thepurposes of the administration of the awardYou are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the World. Matt. 5:13, 14Those who teach will shine like stars for all eternity. Daniel 12:3THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN23

SUBJECT:February 19, 20089-5Canada’s History Society2008 Governor General’s Awards forExcellence in Teaching Canadian Histo

south--Hydro Line (Flora Drive); to the east--Railroad/Lawrence Avenue/Kennedy Road and to the west—Railroad. Parents of new registrants must have primary residence within the approved attendance boundary subject to the following exceptions: i.) All students currently enrolled at St .