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April 2019
Dear Parents/Guardians: On behalf of our staff at St. Cyril School, I would like to extend to you and your loved ones peace as we anticipate the holy feast of Easter later this month! Easter is the yearly celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus. The oldest and most solemn of the Christian feasts, Easter is the centre of the liturgical year. It is characterized by the Paschal candle, the symbol of Christ who is the light of the world.
On Easter morning, we give thanks to God for the new life given to us by Christ’s Resurrection on this day, and for his victory over sin and death. We renew our baptismal promises during the liturgies of Easter Sunday. Each Sunday of the year is considered to be a continuation of Easter. During the month of April we recognize the contributions of our many volunteer parents, grandparents, and community helpers that assist us in so many ways to make terrific opportunities available to our students! Merci! We look forward to seeing you at our monthly CSPC meeting on April 2 at 7:30 p.m. in the library and at our Easter Mass on April 25 at St. Edward Church at 10 am, weather permitting, or in the school gym. Sincerely, R. Leone
St. Cyril Catholic School News
Our Virtue for April is Justice
Let Justice flow like a stream, and righteousness like a river that never goes dry. Amos 5:24
St. Cyril Catholic School
18 Kempford Blvd. Toronto, M2N 2B9
Tel: 416-393-5270
Fax: 416-393-5119
Principal: Rocchina Leone Superintendent: Peter Aguiar
416-222-8282 Ext.2267
Trustee: Maria Rizzo 416-512-3405
Parish: Fr. Patrick O’Dea St. Edward the Confessor
75 Churchill 416-221-9131
CSAC Co-Chairs: Jana Seymour and Darlene Saks Email: [email protected] CPIC (Parent Engagement--TCDSB) www.tcdsb.org/cpic OAPCE Toronto (Provincial Voice for Parents) www.tcdsb.org/oapce-toronto Enrollment: 350 students
Hours of operation:
Office Hours 8:15 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.
School Hours 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Lunch hour:
11:45- 12:45 p.m.
NEW REGISTRANTS WELCOME: Call 416-393-5270 or the TCDSB Admissions Department at 416-
222-8282, ext. 2383.
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School Board, please visit the website at www.tcdsb.org.
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Prayer for April
Easter is the gift... Easter is the gift of HOPE Easter is the gift of PEACE Easter is the gift of LOVE Let us rejoice in Him, Who gives them all. May God bless you at Easter, And keep you all year through. May God give you all the faith it takes, To make your dreams come true. May God’s love and wisdom always help, to guide you on your way. May God’s light shine down upon you now, to bless your Easter Day. Amen
Holy Thursday Presentation – April 18 The grade 3 students from Mlle. Ogokeh’s class will be presenting the Stations of the Cross and reflection on April 18 at 1 p.m. in the gym. Please join us, if you can.
Easter School Mass – April 25 at 10 a.m. Please join us at St. Edward Church, weather permitting, or in the school gym. Call the school in the morning to confirm the location.
St. Cyril Catholic School Parent Council News (CSPC) Our next CSPC meeting will be on April 2 at 7:30 p.m. in the library. All parents are welcome. Many thanks to our CSPC for sponsoring our Shrove Tuesday pancakes! Great teamwork made for a very smooth morning. Many thanks as well to our CSPC for helping to provide hot chocolate and to Mrs. Rankin for being so generous with her time and talents!
Volunteer Appreciation Week – April 7-13 Many thanks to the wonderful parents, guardians, grandparents and community members that so generously share their time and talents to help make St. Cyril a vibrant, caring school! Your generosity makes excursions, special class and school events, pizza lunches, sporting teams and so much more possible. Merci!!
Message from St. Edward Church St Edward The Confessor Church will be live streaming Cardinal Collins’ monthly (Lectio Divina) teachings starting at 7:00 pm on Sunday April 7th. Following the teaching, His Eminence will be speaking live to parishioners. St Edward The Confessor is located at 75 Churchill Avenue. All are invited to participate.
Share Life Board-wide “Civvies” Day – April 12 On April 12, all TCDSB schools will be taking part in a “civvies” day to support Share Life. It will be an additional dress down day for our students and all are encouraged to support this worthwhile cause with contributions of a loonie/toonie!
Dance/Drama visits in all classes during the month of April During the month of April each of our classes will be enjoying a two hour dance/drama workshop. The workshops are being led by Silke Henke, Dance and Play Studios. Many thanks to our CSPC for sponsoring this wonderful opportunity for our students! On the April calendar, the event for your child’s class will be listed as drama/dance. Kindergarten classes – “Let’s Create a Show!” Gr. 1 – 4 classes – Flamenco Movement and Rhythm Gr. 5 – 6 classes – Ballroom Beats Gr. 7 and 8 classes – Moves Like Swagger
Science Fair 2019 The 2019 St Cyril Science Fair took place on February 25 in the gym. Over 40 projects were presented of which 8 were selected to move on to the city Science Fair at the University of Toronto in Scarborough. Participating students were from SK to Grade 7/8. Projects presented covered a wide range of disciplines including chemistry, physics, biology, molecular biology, social studies, systems and classification. Projects were evaluated by a group of teachers from St Cyril. Evaluation rubrics included (1) the pertinence of the project, (2) the quality of the poster, and (3) the presentation of the findings by the students. Each participant received a “Certificate of Participation” and was congratulated on their efforts. Parents, teachers, and students who visited the booths were impressed by the work done by the budding scientists. Due to the high quality of most of the projects, it was not easy for the judges to decide on the winners but they eventually selected 8 candidates who will represent St. Cyril at the Toronto Science Fair on April 6, 2019 in Scarborough. Congratulations and Good Luck! Roger Fogain
Career Day On the morning of Tuesday April 2, 2019 St. Cyril will be hosting its inaugural Career Day for students in Grades 4 – 8. The seven presenters, all St. Cyril alumni, will share the journey that has led them to their successful careers. We are fortunate to a wonderful variety of professional people from different walks of life. They include a manager for Herjavec Group, a restaurant owner, a Public & Media relations supervisor and a Senior Regional Manager of Financial Planning for TD Canada Trust, a Training & Operations Specialist from St. Louis Franchise, a private chef, and a FSL Special Assignment Teacher. We look forward to welcoming these young alumni into our school. Many thanks to Ms. Moore for coordinating this wonderful event!
Swim to Survive Our Gr. 4 classes will be taking part in the “Swim to Survive” program offered by the City of Toronto at the Douglas Snow Aquatic Centre on the following dates: April 1, 8 and 15.
Great castles! In the Gr. 4 class, we created castles during our medieval times unit in social studies. The class worked in partners of two and together we made castles and learned lots of important facts. To make our castles, we used materials like styrofoam, paint, cardboard, paper, stones and clay, and even toy knights as an addition to our castles. The grade 4 class had so much fun doing this project. On the due date, everyone brought in their castles and other materials. The kindergarten class came to see our projects and we showed and told them about our castles. Next step: the field trip to Medieval Times! Jayden and Sofia
… Well done!
It's night, It's day in Kindergarten! Through light and darkness activities, the kindergarten class explored the wonders of day and night as a gift of God. We turned off the lights and projected a flashlight on the classroom door. The students had fun moving with their shadows, enjoying God's gift. The children colored and cut on construction paper outside daytime and nighttime scenes, including a moon, stars and the sun. A
morning campfire adventure was planned. The classroom was darkened to create a campfire effect. They gathered around the class campfire for storytelling in their sleeping bags while munching on their homemade campfire snacks. Mme Leone spoiled us with her camping company. The Kindergarten Team
Anaphylaxis Anaphylaxis is a rapid, severe, potentially life threatening allergic reaction, caused by exposure to a “trigger” (allergen). We have a number of students and some staff members who have serious allergies, in particular to nuts or nut products. We ask for your cooperation in several ways:
Alert school staff immediately if your child has a serious allergy.
Please do not send nuts or nut products to school. For the safety of all students, please do not send food items as birthday treats. Families have kindly brought non-food treats to celebrate their children’s birthdays and these are much appreciated by their classmates. This is both safe for all students and inclusive!
Classes that have class members or staff members who are anaphylactic will be given additional information to help ensure the safety of those who are susceptible to anaphylactic reactions.
Parents/guardians of children who require an Epi– Pen must provide completed
medical forms from their doctor and consent forms for the administration of the Epi-pen. These forms are available in the office
Please note that two Epi –pens are required. One is to be carried by the student at all times in a fanny pack and one is to be kept in the school office.
Upcoming Events in May 4, 5 Confirmation at St. Edward Church;
TCDSB swim meet at the Etobicoke Olympium
5-10 Catholic Education Week – details to follow; Division Track Meet – exact date TBD
7 CSPC meeting at 7 pm 16 Welcome to Kindergarten at 6:30
pm
Monthly Update From the Board
April 2018
Budget Consultation
All parents, staff, students and stakeholders are
encouraged to participate in the consultation regarding the
2019-2020 budget. By identifying your priorities for
consideration, the Trustees of the Board will be better
able to make decisions that reflect the concerns and
interests of TCDSB stakeholders. The budget website will
be available as of Wednesday, April 3rd. This website will
include both video and printed materials outlining the
budget, and the budget process, as well as a breakdown of
the various ways that everyone can participate in the
consultation process. An online survey will also be
available through to May 3rd to ensure that everyone has
an opportunity to share their views.
https://www.tcdsb.org/Board/TCDSB-Community-
Consultations/Pages/budget_2019_2020.aspx
Sign Up for School Messenger
One of our greatest priorities is ensuring that all our
students arrive safely to school each and every day. To
enhance our existing absence-checking procedure TCDSB
has introduced a new, more efficient student absence
reporting system called SafeArrival. This new system
will reduce the time it takes to verify student attendance,
making it easy for you to report your child’s absence and
easy for staff to respond to unreported student absences.
With SafeArrival, you are asked to report your child’s
absence in advance using any of these 3 convenient
methods:
1. Using your mobile device, download and install
the SchoolMessenger app from the Apple App
Store or the Google Play Store (or from the links
at https://go.schoolmessenger.com). The first
time you use the app, select Sign Up to create
your account. Select Attendance then Report an
Absence.
2. Use the SafeArrival website,
https://go.schoolmessenger.com. The first time
you use the website, select Sign Up to create
your account. Select Attendance then Report an
Absence.
3. Call the toll-free number 1 (833) 251-3286 to
report an absence using the automated phone
system.
These options are available 24 hours/day, 7 days a week.
Future absences can be reported at any time up to a
maximum of 10 consecutive days. It is important to note
that when setting up your account, you must register using
the email address and phone number associated with your
child’s Trillium account. In addition, schools will use the
SchoolMessenger Communicate automated notification
system to contact parents whose child is absent when the
absence was not reported in advance. The automated
notification system will attempt to contact parents at
multiple contact points until a reason is submitted for the
absence. If our system is unable to reach the designated
contacts, office staff will follow up.
Reminder: OAPCE’s 80th Annual Parent Conference
Friday April 5th, 2019 OECTA Reception at Montecassino Hotel & Venue,
Toronto 6:00-9:00pm
Saturday April 6th, 2019 All Day Conference at Madonna Catholic Secondary
School, Toronto 8:00am-4:30pm
Mass with Cardinal Collins; Keynote Speaker: Greg
Rogers; Parent Learning Workshops; Vendor Mall
Gala Dinner Montecassino Hotel & Venue 6:30pm; Awards Ceremony
REGISTER AT: www.OAPCE.org
Opportunities for Students
Events/Activities
Voices that Challenge 2019 Student Leadership
Conference
Catholic Student Leadership Conference features
Keynote Speakers, Workshops
April 10, 2019 8:30 am-3:00pm
Catholic Education Centre, 80 Sheppard Ave. E.
Register Today: https://catholicstudentleadership.com/
Free Boxing at MJKO Champion Centre
Mon-Thurs: 3pm - 7 pm; Friday: 3pm - 6 pm;
Saturday: 9am - 12 Noon
For youth ages 8 - 18
Non-contact and full-contact classes available
186 Cowan Ave (Basement) Toronto Tel: 416-
886-7390 Email: [email protected] Website:
https://mjko.ca
Student Trustee Election Day April 30, 2019
https://www.tcdsb.org/FORSTUDENTS/Pages/S
tudent-Trustee-Elections.aspx
Contests/scholarships/awards
Historica Canada Me, Moi + Canada
To mark the 50th anniversary of the Official
Languages Act, Historica Canada invites
teachers and students to reflect on bilingualism
and Canadian identity through the Me, Moi +
Canada Contest. Enter individually or as a group
by submitting a video that explains what
Canada's two official languages mean to
you. Explain the role bilingualism plays in your
everyday life. Explore the relationship, past and
present, of Canada's francophone and
anglophone communities.
Deadline for submissions is November 1, 2019
More information can be found here:
https://historicacanada.wishpondpages.com/mem
oicanada/en/
Breakthrough Junior Challenge
Explain a big scientific idea in fundamental
physics, life sciences or mathematics with a short
video. The challenge opens on May 1st. To take
part in the Breakthrough Junior Challenge, create
a short video (3 minutes max) to explain a big
idea in one of these fields: Physics, Mathematics,
Life Sciences. Your film can take any form you
like: animation, talking head, documentary,
dramatic reconstruction, whatever. It’s worth
keeping in mind that video is a dynamic visual
medium – using diagrams, simulations, physical
demonstrations etc. is a lot more effective than
standing in front of a blackboard talking. Get all
the details online
https://breakthroughjuniorchallenge.org/ June
15, 2019 deadline
Toronto Police Service 42 Division
Scholarship
Deadline May 25th
Details:
https://www.tcdsb.org/FORSTUDENTS/Opport
unitiesForStudents/Pages/TorontoPoliceService.a
spx
Black Students’ Association University of
Toronto Scholarship
Deadline: April 15, 2019
Details:
https://www.tcdsb.org/FORSTUDENTS/Opport
unitiesForStudents/Documents/2019%20HSCSc
holarshipApplication.pdf
Volunteer Opportunities
Meagan's Walk 2019 Volunteer Registration
is Open
Raising hope, awareness, and funds for
paediatric brain tumour research.
Volunteer Registration closes on April 30th
On Saturday May 11th, 2019, Meagan's Walk
will be holding the 18th Annual Walk & Hug.
They need more than 200 volunteers. The event
is a 5km walk from Fort York to SickKids where
they finish with their "Hug" around the hospital.
Nurturing our Catholic Community:
We Belong Celebration Coming May 21st
Get your submissions in by April 5th
https://www.tcdsb.org/board/nurturingourcatholiccommu
nity/rooted-in-christ/pages/we-belong-celebration.aspx
Check out the submissions received so far here:
https://www.tcdsb.org/Board/NurturingOurCatholicCom
munity/rooted-in-christ/Pages/we-Belong-
submissions.aspx
FaithTalk
One student will be live on air during Catholic Education
Week on Radio Maria.
To enter, get your submission in by April 5th.
Details here:
https://www.tcdsb.org/Board/NurturingOurCatholicCom
munity/rooted-in-christ/Pages/radio-maria.aspx
Share the Journey
Development and Peace hosts Faith Rally and Walk at
Nathan Phillips Square April 11th
https://www.tcdsb.org/Board/NurturingOurCatholicCom
munity/News/2018-2019/Pages/Share-the-journey.aspx
April Events and Observances:
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month https://www.tcdsb.org/Pages/Volunteer-
Appreciation.aspx April 7-13is Volunteer
Appreciation Week
TCDSB Music Festival April 1-26 https://www.tcdsb.org/News/othernews/2019/Pa
ges/TCDSB-Music-Festival.aspx
Autism Awareness Day April 2 https://www.tcdsb.org/programsservices/speciale
ducation/autism/autismawareness/pages/2019-
events.aspx
ShareLife Week April 8-12 (Civvies Day for
ShareLife, Friday, April 12th)
https://www.tcdsb.org/board/nurturingourcatholi
ccommunity/news/2018-
2019/pages/sharelife.aspx
Holy Week: Holy Thursday April 18; Good
Friday April 19; Easter Sunday April 21
https://www.tcdsb.org/Board/NurturingOurCatho
licCommunity/Pages/Lent-and-Easter-
Resources.aspx
Earth Day April 22 https://www.tcdsb.org/board/environment/earthm
onth/pages/earthday.aspx
Administrative Assistants Day April 24 https://www.tcdsb.org/news/othernews/2019/pag
es/administrativeassistantsday.aspx
Earth Month Community Clean Up April 26 https://www.tcdsb.org/board/environment/earthm
onth/pages/default.aspx Angel Brigade Week
Angel Brigade Week April 29-May 3 https://angelfoundationforlearning.org/?page_id=
6189
April Meetings:
April 4, Student Achievement and Well-Being
Committee
April 8 Catholic Parent Involvement Committee
April 9 Governance and Policy Committee
April 10 Safe Schools Advisory Committee
April 11 Corporate Services Committee
April 23 Special Education Advisory Committee
April 24 Regular Board
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