Principal Ms. L. Graham

Vice-Principal Ms. R. Bottero

Superintendent

Mr. A. Della Mora

Trustee Mr. F. D’Amico, CD

416-512-3406

Frank.damico@tcdsb.org

Parish Fr. Maderak

St. John the Evangelist 49 George St., Weston.

416-241-0133

Secretary

Ms. S. Lazar Clerk Typist

Ms. R. Cerasani

CSAC Chair Mr. D. Bennett

St. John the Evangelist

Catholic School

55 Pelham Ave.

Tel - 416-393-5244

Fax - 416-5032

School Hours 9:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.

School website:

http://www.tcdsb.org/schools/

stjohntheevangelist/Pages/default.aspx

School Blog: http://sjeschoolblog.blogspot.ca/ Twitter: SJECES

St. John the Evangelist

To report an absence, please call 416 393-5244 (4:30 p.m. to 9:30 a.m.)

April 2015

As St. John the Evangelist is hoping to be an eco-certified

school, beginning January our newsletter will only

available by email (Laurienne.Graham@tcdsb.org) OR online

at www.tcdsb.org/schools/stjohntheevangelist under What’s New.

Good Friday—April 3

Easter Monday—April 6

EDUCATION WEEK—MAY 5—10TH

The Virtue for the month of April is Justice April, with its celebration of Easter, has been assigned the virtue of

JUSTICE. At this time we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus who is the

Just One who died for the sake of the unjust, that He might lead people

back to God. But justice is also an important part of Catholic teaching be-

yond Christ’s Death and Resurrection. The need to do justice comes from

the obligation to respect the dignity of every human person. At St. John

the Evangelist School, we will be working towards justice by treating each

other with respect, whether or not we are friends or classmates. We will

explore how much happier we are when we are dignified in our interactions

with others.

Autism Awareness Day —April 2nd

We will be raising a flag for Autism Awareness at each school; wear blue to

show our support (must wear uniform pants). Also, April 1st is the 5th

Annual Autism Awareness Evening at the Catholic Education Centre

starting at 5:30 p.m. https://www.tcdsb.org/pages/autism-

awareness-evening.aspx

Launch of New Three-Year Pastoral Plan

April 22nd

"Together With One Voice--Harmonizing Faith in our Families, Parishes

and Schools"

The event with Cardinal Thomas Collins will be webcast live through

the board’s website. Further information will be posted here: https://www.tcdsb.org/board/nurturingourcatholiccommunity/news/2014-2015/

pages/launch-of-new-pastoral-plan-2015-2018.aspx

Mark Your Calendars and Prepare to Celebrate

Catholic Education Week May 3-8, 2015 https://www.tcdsb.org/board/nurturingourcatholiccommunity/

catholiceducationweek/pages/default.aspx Please attend our Student-Led

Learning Walk from Tuesday, May5th—Friday, May 8th.

Kindergarten Registration

Registration for next year’s kindergarten students has begun. Visit the

TCDSB website for details: http://www.tcdsb.org/programsservices/

earlyyears/kindergartenregistration/pages/default.aspx

CATHOLIC SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL

Chair - Mr. Bennett

Vice-Chair – Ms. Cesario

Treasurer – Mr. Banados

Secretary – Ms. Buttigieg

Our next CSAC meeting is Wednesday, April

15th at 6:15 p.m. Please join us in the staff

room.

NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK We would like to thank our volunteer on April 29th

with an appreciation tea. Invitations will follow to

the volunteers who have supported our community.

CLASSROOM UPDATES We continue our regular reports on what we’re

doing in our classrooms. In May, we will have a fi-

nal update from our grades 3—6 classes.

ELP (Kindergarten)

Our kindergartens participated in a media literacy

field trip to see a black-light puppet show called

‘Going Bananas’, which was performed by the

‘Famous People Players’. They were very excited

and enjoyed the performance. After the show the

puppeteers demonstrated how they use the pup-

pets, and some students were able to try out the

puppets after the show.

Our classes have been learning all about Easter.

We have been preparing our hearts to celebrate

Jesus’ resurrection. The students have been

reading the Easter bible stories and watching

Easter videos. They have been creating art to take

home to share with their families when they cele-

brate Easter.

Grades 1 and 2

What's new in grades 1 and 2!!!! In our writing we

are incorporating the use of VOICE. This is one

of our SLIP goals. We are also working on SELF-

REGULATION, our second SLIP goal. This means

that we are being responsible and working hard to

focus when we are in the classroom. In Mathe-

matics, symmetry was an amazing math concept

that everyone quickly grasped and we created a

wonderful display that is hanging in the hall-

way. We enjoyed working in small groups to create

our 2D symmetrical designs. Also, in Math we are

working daily on the concept of regrouping. We

have almost mastered it!

Easter means colouring eggs and writing about it!

The stories of Jesus and the crucifixion are part of

our daily Religion lessons.

What to look forward to in April... We will have voice

in our writing and work on punctuation (quotation

marks). In Math we will be learning about fractions

and arrays. Our Art lessons will focus on Aprils show-

ers that bring May flowers. In Science, we will be

studying animals and will have a project on our animal

of choice. Our Social Studies unit will focus on our

heritage and a project will be sent home.

As always, a big thank you to the parents and their

continued support.

Grades 7 and 8

The last few months of the school year are upon

us, and the Grade 7 and 8 students will be very

busy. In Grade 7 and 8 Math your child is cur-

rently working on Algebra, with a focus on evalu-

ating algebraic expressions. Following that, we

will be working with fractions, calculating sur-

face area and volume, and experimenting with

probability. In Language both grades will be

working on reading and creating Poetry, and then

using the reading strategies to participate in

Literature Circles.

We will also spend some time with the Gr. 7s

creating a MyBlueprint account to assist them in

planning their pathways to success, while the Gr.

8s will be updating their profiles. For an in

depth look at the curriculum go to http://

www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/elementary/

ECO-CERTIFICATION

SJE was a Gold Eco-certified school. However, we did

not apply last year. We plan to work with the staff

and students at Ecole élémentaire Charles-Sauriol to

reactivate our status. As a community, we will launch

a number of initiatives that will be teacher supervised

and student led. Our Eco-Schools’ audit will be on

May 7th. Please discuss the following items with your

children. These are environmentally friendly actions

that can be practices at home too:

Re-usable water bottles only,

Litterless lunches,

Lights out in the school, and at home, whenever

safe and possible,

Proper use of recycling bins and garbage cans

(mindful sorting).

We look forward to becoming a greener school. April

17th-19th are the Earth Month School and Communi-

ty Clean Up Days https://www.tcdsb.org/board/

environment/earthmonth/pages/default.aspx

SECOND PHASE OF BUDGET CONSULTATION TCDSB thanks the many parents, students, staff

and community members who participated in the

first phase of the budget consultation and provid-

ed feedback through the virtual Town hall, the

online survey and in person through delegations at

board and committee meetings. The second phase

of consultation will include further opportunities

for feedback. Visit our website for all the details.

https://www.tcdsb.org/board/

budgetandfinance/budgetconsultation/pages/

default.aspx

SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR FOR 2015-2016 The school year calendar for 2015-2016 has been

approved. This includes the professional activity

days for elementary. The PA days for secondary

school should be approved soon. Check here for

information

https://www.tcdsb.org/school/SchoolYearCalen

dar/Pages/FutureSchoolYearCalendar.aspx ELECTRONIC DEVICES Please do not allow your children to bring elec-

tronic devices to school unless they have been

requested for educational use. We have no way

of ensuring that they will not be stolen, damaged

or lost. The school cannot be responsible for stu-

dent’s electronic equipment.

Students may have a telephone at school for

safety reasons. As part of that same safety is-

sue, students are not permitted to use the tele-

phones during school hours, unless instructed by

the teacher for educational purposes. If you

need to contact your child, please call the office

and we will ensure that they receive any messages

you may need to forward. If students are using

their telephones during school hours, they will

be removed from them.

FOOD ALLERGIES As in the past, please note that we have a grow-

ing number of students in our school that have

severe, life threatening, allergies to peanuts

and nuts. This is a medical condition that causes

a severe anaphylactic reaction to specific foods

that can be fatal. PLEASE DO NOT SEND ANY

PRODUCTS THAT MAY CONTAIN PEANUT OR

NUT PRODUCTS TO SCHOOL.

OUR SCHOOL DRESS CODE CONSISTS OF: A White Top, such as a T-shirt, Golf Shirt or

Turtleneck with No Logo, or with a Very

Small Logo and No Lace;

NO Muscle Shirts, Tank Tops, or Hoodies

are allowed;

White or Dark Blue Sweaters and Sweatshirts

to go over the white top without a Logo, or

with a Very Small Logo, and without Lace

trim.

Pants, and Skirts or Shorts that are KNEE

LENGTH, are to be only Dark Blue and not

Blue Jean Fabric;

Skirts are acceptable, but girls may find play-

ing in one awkward, or be cold wearing one in

the winter;

Short skirts with tights under them ARE

NOT acceptable uniform items.

Please DO NOT purchase for school:

Any Denim (Blue Jean)

Tops/bottoms with Lace Trim or Large

Logos, Short Skirts or Short Shorts or

leggings

NO CHANGE TO SECONDARY SCHOOL ADMIS-

SIONS POLICY AT THIS TIME

There will be no changes to the policy implemented in

the short term. Status quo remains until further con-

sultations are conducted regarding any proposed rec-

ommendations arising from the first phase of parent

input and the findings of first cycle of School Accom-

modation Reviews.

FAMILY MATH NIGHT Our Family Math Night was a great success. Over 40

families attended and enjoyed exploring the curricu-

lum and playing math games with each other. We hope

to host another evening next year.

WELCOME TO KINDERGARTEN NIGHT Those students who are registered for JK in the fall

will attend the welcome night with their parents. Wel-

come to Kindergarten Night will be held on Wednes-

day, May 13th at 6:30 p.m. We hope all new junior kin-

dergarten registrants will come to find out what

school will be like for them in September.

PAY IT FORWARD Our final Pay it Forward assembly will be April 30th.

Students have been working on random acts of kind-

ness which makes our school a place of safety and hos-

pitality.

St. John the Evangelist School Staff

2014—2015

Principal - Ms. L. Graham

Vice-Principal - Ms. R. Bottero

Secretary - Ms. S. Lazar

Clerk Typist –Ms. R. Cerasani

Ms. Dell’Angelo-Green (ELP1) Rm. 110

Ms. T. Trous (AM) &

Ms. M. Porretta (PM) ELP2 Rm. 111D

M. Eirica Perruzza (ELP3) Rm. 111E

Ms. G. Carbone-Silva—Gr. 1 Rm. 213

Ms. T. Buccitti—Gr. 1 Rm. 206

Ms. L. Waslenko—Gr. 1/2 Rm. 107

Ms. A. Del Zotto—Gr. 2/3 Rm. 204

Ms. J. Tanga—Gr. 3 Rm. 203

Mr. A. Veleno—Gr. 3/4 Port. 4

Mr. D. Perri—Gr. 4/5 Port. 9

Mr. P. Scully—Gr. 5/6 Rm. 212

Ms. A. Manuel—Gr. 6 Rm. 207

Ms. D. Del Zotto—Gr. 7/8 Rm. 212

Ms. L. Amaral-Nunes—Gr. 7/8 Rm. 208

Ms. C. Pasquali—Gr. 8 Rm. 210

Ms. Porretta – Special Education (Jr. AM) Rm. 209

Ms. Bottero – Special Education (Int. PM) Rm. 209

Ms. T. Pecile—5th Block (AM) Rm. 213

Ms. V. Giovenco—Jr. Literacy (AM) Rm. 219

Ms. S. Pol-Bodetto—French Rm. 211

Ms. C. Wolk—French (AM) Rm. 211

Ms. N. Da Silva—French & Library Rm. 205

Mr. D. Ricci—Vocal Music Port. 5

Ms. M. Fortades—Instrumental Music Rm. 112

Mr. J. Ludlow– Health & Phys. Ed. Rm. 120

Ms. Battaglino—E. A.

Ms. Merta— E. A.

Ms. Mudie—E.A.

Ms. Rizzardo – E.A.

Ms. Wachulka—E.A.

Ms. Machado—E.C.E.

Ms. Manimtim—E.C.E.

Ms. Neal—E.C.E.

Ms. Silva—CYW

Ms. Martins—Lunchtime Supervisor

Ms. Sousa—Lunchtime Supervisor

Ms. Torre—Lunchtime Supervisor

Ms. Venturo—Nutrition Program

SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR 2014—2015 School Year Begins Tuesday, September 2,

2014

Thanksgiving Day October 13, 2014

Christmas Break Dec. 22, 2014 – Jan. 2,

2015

Family Day Feb. 16, 2015

Mid-Winter Break March 16-20, 2015

Good Friday April 3, 2015

Easter Monday April 6, 2015

Victoria Day May 18, 2015

Last Day of School June 25, 2015

Professional Activity Days 2014—2015 June 5, 2015 Assessment & Evaluation

June 26, 2015 Provincial Education Priori-

ties

TRUSTEES 2014 - 2015

Wards

1. Joseph Martino 5. Maria Rizzo 9. Jo-Ann Davis 2. Ann Andrachuk 6. Frank D‘Amico 10. Barbara Poplawski 3. Sal Piccininni 7. Michael Del Grande, Chair 11. Angela Kennedy 4. Patrizia Bottoni 8. Garry Tanuan 12. Nancy Crawford, Vice-Chair Christopher MacDonald & Hannah McGroarty, Student Trustees

Angela Gauthier, Director of Education 80 Sheppard Ave. E, Toronto, On. Website: www.tcdsb.org

E-CURRICULUM CORNER In keeping with our 21C theme of exploring engag-

ing numeracy and literacy websites, this month’s

site is Funbrain which delivers fun and safe expe-

riences for even the youngest children. The web-

site is suitable for K—12 students and has both

math and language games and resources.

www.funbrain.com

BUSSING & STUDENT DROP OFF From time to time the bus may be late arriving at

your stop in the morning. If this occurs, we ask

that you contact the bus company directly to in-

quire about the bus as they will have information

on all their routes. If your child is not coming by

bus, he/she must be dropped off at the main of-

fice after 8:45. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE YOUR

CHILD UNATTENDED AT THE BUS STOP,

PRIOR TO BUS ARRIVAL, OR IN THE

SCHOOL YARD. NO ONE WILL BE ON DUTY

AND WE CANNOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

THEIR SAFETY.

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

The first step to achieving justice is to do what is right and stand up for what we know.

1 2 Civvies $1 Wear Blue for Au-tism Awareness Pizza Day Holy Thursday Prayer Service @ 10:30am

3

Good Friday

No School

4

Holy Saturday

5 6

Easter Monday

No School

7 Jr. Boys Volleyball

@ St. Raymond

8 Jr. Girls Volleyball

@ St. Raymond

Gr.2/3 & 3’s trip to Ontario Science Centre

9

Pizza Day

10 SK/Grade 8

Grad Photos AM

Vaccinations Gr.7 & 8

2nd dose (PM only)

11

12 13 14

15 CSAC meet’g @ 6:15pm Jim Chapel presentation for ELP-Gr.6 (Science)

16

Pizza Day 17

Earth Month Community Clean up (All Day)

18

19 20 21 Grade 7’s

E x p l o r e Archbishop Romero

22 School Mass @ 11am

23

Pizza Day

24

25 Everyone wants to be treated fairly; we need to remember to treat others fairly.

26 Let Justice flow like a stream, and righteousness like a river that never goes dry. Amos 5:24

27

Lunch

28 29 Volunteer Tea in Staffroom AM

30 International “Pay it Forward” Day—Assembly

Pizza Day

1 2

First Holy Communion

V O L U N T E E R APPRECIATION WEEK

GRADE 8’s TRIP TO OTTAWA

St. John the Evangelist School Year of Charity

APRIL 2015: JUSTICE OCSGE: A Reflective, Creative, and Holistic Thinker: Because I have ideas, I have a purpose and I will live my life like Jesus. CST: Participation and Subsidiarity: It is a fundamental demand of justice and a requirement of human dignity that all people be assured a minimum level of participation in the community.