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DIRECTOR’S DIRECTOR’S DIRECTOR’S DIRECTOR’S BULLETINBULLETINBULLETINBULLETIN
2003-2004
As Partners in Catholic Education, We are Stewards of the Enduring Gifts
Amidst Changing Realities
A Community of Faith
With Heart in Charity
Anchored in Hope
Subjects:
1. SAINTS OF THE TORONTO CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
2. TAIZE PRAYER EVENINGS
3. FROM THE BOARD, HUMAN RESOURCES, PROGRAM AND RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, JANUARY 12, 2004
4. DEFERRED SALARY PLAN, CUPE LOCAL 1328 OCT
5. TCDSB SECONDARY SCHOOL PLACEMENT/EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION MEETINGS 2004
6. CHINESE NEW YEAR
7. AFRICAN HERITAGE MONTH
8. CHILDREN’S LITERATURE WRITING CONTEST
9. STORY COMPETITION
10. BARRY DIEMERT MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP GALA CONCERT
11. ST. JEROME’S 40TH ANNIVERSARY--repeat 12. SHARING OUR GOOD NEWS
- Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School - James Cardinal McGuigan Catholic Secondary School - Jean Vanier Catholic Secondary School
13. MEMORIALS
14. BIRTHS AND ADOPTIONS
15. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY - Safety Video - Preventing Slips and Falls - Hazard Alert: Snowblower Machines
16. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES - A Spirituality of Creativity - Sharing the Wealth - The Foundation Series and Application Form - Outdoors: The Ultimate Playground--repeat - Additional Qualification Courses for Educators & Application Form - Autism Spectrum Disorders Course--repeat - Building our Math Community Workshops & Application Form - National Child and Youth Care Conference - Children with Nonverbal Learning Disorder Workshop
17. APPLICATIONS – FOR IMMEDIATE POSTING
POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY - Program Coordinator 1 or 11, Deaf & Hard of Hearing Program - Program Coordinator 1, School-Based Student Support Services
CUPE LOCAL 1328 SBESS - Education Assistant, St. Robert--various CUPE LOCAL 1328 - Secretary, St. Catherine - Awards - Posting Bid Form--repeat
Va l ida t i ng our M i s s io n / V i s i on January 19, 2004
PLEASE ENSURE THAT A COPY OF THE WEEKLY DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN IS MADE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL STAFF # 20
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Toronto Catholic District School Board, 80 Sheppard Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario, M2N 6E8 Telephone: 416-222-8282
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The Saints of the Toronto Catholic District School Board:
We celebrate with the following schools on their Saint/Name-sake Feast Day:
January 18 - 24
St. Sebastian – January 20 St. Agnes – January 21
Mary Ward – January 23 Loretto Abbey – January 23 Loretto College – January 23
St. Francis de Sales – January 24
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TAIZE PRAYER TAIZE PRAYER TAIZE PRAYER TAIZE PRAYER EVENINGSEVENINGSEVENINGSEVENINGS
Join us for Taize Prayer evenings on the 3rd Sunday of each month, January – June
From 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Free will offeringFree will offeringFree will offeringFree will offering
The Hannon-Shields Centre for Leadership and Peace is a centre of compassion and peace for persons, communities and the earth.
The Hannon-Shields Centre for Leadership and Peace 305 Dawes Road, Toronto, ON M4B 2E2
Tel. 416-755-2131 Fax 416-755-4086
Email: [email protected]
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FROM THE BOARD Summary of Board Highlights and Decisions _______________________________________________________________
Monday, January 12, 2004 Human Resources, Program & Religious Affairs Committee
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Race and Ethnic Relations Course to be mandatory for staff seeking advancement The Toronto Catholic District School Board has approved a mandatory Race and Ethnic Relations Multiculturalism course for all staff development and advancement. Staff will develop a report outlining timelines, an action plan for implementation and a budget, which will come before the Board at a later date. Trustees appointed to Student At Risk Steering Committee Trustees Mary Cicogna and Catherine LeBlanc-Miller have been appointed to the TCDSB At-Risk Steering Committee. The Board also approved the TCDSB’s annual plan for the Students At-Risk Initiative. New overseas credit course approved The Board has approved in principle a partnership with Centro Scuola for the development of a one-semester residential secondary school credit program in Italy to being as early as September 2004. The Credit Course Outside Canada Steering Committee will review the partnership proposal as it is developed. The new course is to be offered at no cost to the Board.
Upcoming Meetings Human Resources, Program and Religious Affairs Committee Thursday, February 5, 2004 Administrative and Corporate Services Committee Thursday, February 12, 2004 Board Thursday, February 19, 2004 Special Education Advisory Committee Wednesday, February 25, 2004
All meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Catholic Education Centre, 80 Sheppard Avenue East, North York.
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Produced by the Communications Department, Toronto Catholic District School Board, 80 Sheppard Avenue East, North York, Ontario M2N 6E8 416-222-8282, ext. 5314; fax: 416-229-5342; e-mail: [email protected]
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CUPE LOCAL 1328 – OCT 10- and 11-MONTH EMPLOYEE
DEFERRED SALARY PLAN (DSP)
Applications are invited for participation in the Deferred Salary Plan. 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 four (4) years’ salary over five (50 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 March 1, 2004.
To request a DSP application form, please call Cathy Manganaro, Human Resources Department,
at 416-222-8282, ext. 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 C.U.P.E. Local 1328 – OCT Collective Agreement.
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TCDSB SECONDARY SCHOOL PLACEMENT/ EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION MEETINGS 2004
The following dates have been established for secondary school placement/exchange of information meetings for English as a Second Language and exceptional students (including gifted) as well as those requiring special consideration. These meetings will be convened by the secondary school principal. Principal Teacher Reports for the above students should be forwarded by February 2, 2004 to the designated secondary school personnel. Elementary school principals will be contacted to confirm specific appointments. WEST CURRICULUM SUPPORT UNIT DATES Archbishop Romero April 13, 14, 15, 16, 19 Bishop Allen April 13, 14, 15 Cardinal Carter May 25 Don Bosco April 5, 6, 7 Father Henry Carr March 4, 5 Father John Redmond April 7, 8, Loretto Abbey April 2, June 7 Michael Power/St. Joseph March 29, 30, 31, April 1, 2, 5, 6 Msgr. Percy Johnson February 26, 27 SOUTH CURRICULUM SUPPORT UNIT DATES Bishop Marrocco/Thomas Merton March 29, 30, 31, April 1, 2 Loretto College March 25, 26 Marshall McLuhan April 5, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14 Neil McNeil March 4, 5 Notre Dame March 2, 3 St. Joseph College March 29, 30, 31 St. Mary March 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 St. Patrick February 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 EAST CURRICULUM SUPPORT UNIT DATES Cardinal Newman April 22, 23 Francis Libermann April 1, 2 Jean Vanier March 1, 2, 3 Mary Ward April 26, 27 Monsignor Fraser (Midland/Scarborough) January 14, June 9 Mother Teresa April 28, 29 Pope John Paul II April 19, 20 Senator O’Connor March 30, 31 NORTH CURRICULUM SUPPORT UNIT DATES Brebeuf College March 8, 9 Chaminade March 29, 30, 31, April 1 Dante Alighieri February 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 James C. McGuigan March 31, April 1 Madonna April 7, 8 St. Basil March 2, 3, 4, 5 St. Joseph Morrow Park April 5, 6
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CHINESE NEW YEAR COMMENCES JANUARY 22, 2004
The celebration of Chinese New Year, a tradition that dates thousands of years, has its origins in the People’s Republic of China with practices throughout the Diaspora, worldwide. The Chinese Zodiac consists of a 12-year cycle, each year of which is named after a different animal that imparts distinct characteristics to its year (e.g., Sheep, Horse, Snake, Dragon, Rabbit, Tiger, Ox, Rat, Pig, Dog, Rooster, Monkey). Many Chinese believe that the year of a person’s birth is the primary factor in determining personality traits, physical and mental attributes, and degrees of success and happiness throughout his/her lifetime. Currently, 2004 marks the Year of the Monkey which has the following traits: very intelligent and able to influence people; good politician; thirsty for knowledge; talented and inventive; compatible with traits of the Dragon and/or Rat but not the Tiger. [To ascertain whether you reflect this trait, start with the year 1908 and add 12 years until you arrive at the present year.] Educators are encouraged to infuse information into the curriculum pertaining to the Diaspora, specifically the contributions of Canadians of Chinese origin and their contributions towards the growth and development of our nation.
For additional information on activities and programs, kindly contact: Kirk Mark, M.Ed., Coordinator, Race and Ethnic Relations multiculturalism
Curriculum and Accountability Department 416-222-8282, ext. 2224 E-mail [email protected]
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FEBRUARY IS AFRICAN HERITAGE MONTH Race and Ethnic Relations/Multiculturalism encourages all schools and work sites to examine the many contributions from the African Diaspora as reflected within our Canadian mosaic in keeping with the spirit of this celebration. This is an opportunity to build linkages with other ethnocultural groups as part of the process of equity and inclusive education through various curriculum usages. Schools are invited to purchase resources at the Catholic Education Centre: When: Friday January 30, 2004 Time: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Vendor: A Different Booklist Bookstore Location: Atrium, 2nd floor, CEC 80 Sheppard Ave. East. Other resources are available for staff, students and parents ranging from literature to presentations.
For further information on activities and programs, kindly contact: Kirk Mark, M.Ed., Coordinator, Race and Ethnic Relations Multiculturalism
Curriculum and Accountability Department 416-222-8282, ext. 2224 E-mail: [email protected]
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Bishop Allen Academy
Children’s Literature
Writing Contest!
Open to all students in grades 7-12!!
Bishop Allen Academy’s First Annual Children’s Literature writing contest is looking for submissions of stories and poems, complete with colour illustrations, suitable for 4-6 year-old children. Winning entries will be published in a professionally bound anthology, which will be placed in over 15 elementary school libraries in Toronto. Stories can be on any topic, as long as they are suitable for 4-6 year-olds. Be sure to include colour illustrations with your story. You may draw these yourself or get a friend to do them for you.
ALL ENTRIES DUE BY FRIDAY MARCH 5, 2004
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Bishop Allen Academy Children’s Literature Writing Contest
Entry Form
Name of author: ____________________________________ Grade: _____ E-mail address: ____________________________________ Name of illustrator: __________________________________ Grade: _____ Name of story: _____________________________________________________ Number of pages (including illustrations): ________________ Teacher: _________________________________________ School: __________________________________________
Rules and Regulations:
1. All submissions must be the work of TCDSB students solely. 2. The contest is open only to students in grades 7-12.
3. Bishop Allen Academy may make editing suggestions on entries selected for publication. If rewrites are not submitted by the date indicated, Bishop Allen Academy reserves the right to edit the entries.
Some things to keep in mind… 1. Children love animals in their stories.
2. Children love happy endings.
3. Children love silly stories.
4. Your stories shouldn’t be too scary.
5. You may want to include a lesson in your story.
Due Date: Friday, March 5, 2004
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So, you want to be a writer It's time to enter our story competition
You could become a Canadian Literary Idol!
Hey kids! Have you dreamed of being an author? Well, here's your chance to turn fantasy into reality. Send us (The Toronto Star) a story and you could win $100, a Starship backpack, and see your tale published on the Starship page, in the 2004 Starship Story Contest. The rules for the contest are simple.You can write about anything you want to: your brother, a bacteria, the future of the planet, your creepiest experience, meeting the vice-principal of your school. The contest is open to people 15 and younger. Again this year we will have two age categories: one for kids 9 and younger and one for kids 10 to 15. Other rules: - Stories must be original and unpublished. - Stories must be written on a computer or typewriter and no more than 600 words. - Entries are limited to one per person (no employees of the Toronto Star or their families may enter). - Pseudonyms are not permitted. - Each entry must include the author's age, name, address and phone number. - Stories submitted by classes as part of school writing assignments are welcome; no heavy rewrites by
teachers and make sure each entry has a name and phone number. - Stories must be postmarked or delivered to a box in the Star lobby by midnight June 15, 2004. - Manuscripts will not be returned.
Send your story to: Starship Story Contest
The Sunday Star, One Yonge St.,
Toronto, Ont. M5E 1E6 The winning stories, picked by professional writers, will be published on the Starship page, in the Sunday Star, beginning in July, 2004.
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BARRY DIEMERT MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP
Gala Concert Sunday, February 22, 2004
2:00 P.M. Cardinal Carter Academy Theatre
36 Greenfield Avenue, North York
Tickets $25.00
Featuring
The Ambassador II Big Band, The Mary Ward Wind Ensemble, The Cardinal Carter Academy Singers, Special Guest Soloists and other Student and Staff Performances
with this year’s Scholarship Recipient: Jessica Jalsevac.
ONE PERFORMANCE ONLY
GALA CONCERT TICKET ORDER FORM
NAME: _____________________________________________________________________________________
TCDSB LOCATION or ADDRESS: ______________________________________________________________
NUMBER OF TICKETS: _________ TOTAL: $____________ Please check here for $20.00 tax receipt____ SEND CHEQUE PAYABLE TO: MTCEF, c/o Joan Lovell, 80 Sheppard Avenue East, North York, Ontario
Parking at the Catholic Education Centre, 80 Sheppard Avenue East.
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ST. JEROME CATHOLIC SCHOOL’S ST. JEROME CATHOLIC SCHOOL’S ST. JEROME CATHOLIC SCHOOL’S ST. JEROME CATHOLIC SCHOOL’S 40404040THTHTHTH ANNIVERSARY ANNIVERSARY ANNIVERSARY ANNIVERSARY
DATE:DATE:DATE:DATE: SUNDAY, APRIL 25, 2004SUNDAY, APRIL 25, 2004SUNDAY, APRIL 25, 2004SUNDAY, APRIL 25, 2004
TIME:TIME:TIME:TIME: 1:00 P.M. 1:00 P.M. 1:00 P.M. 1:00 P.M. –––– 6:00 P.M. 6:00 P.M. 6:00 P.M. 6:00 P.M.
LOCATION: 111 SHARPECROFT BLVD.LOCATION: 111 SHARPECROFT BLVD.LOCATION: 111 SHARPECROFT BLVD.LOCATION: 111 SHARPECROFT BLVD.
JOIN US FOR REFRESHMENTS ANDJOIN US FOR REFRESHMENTS ANDJOIN US FOR REFRESHMENTS ANDJOIN US FOR REFRESHMENTS AND SOME FRIENDLY SOCIALIZING.SOME FRIENDLY SOCIALIZING.SOME FRIENDLY SOCIALIZING.SOME FRIENDLY SOCIALIZING.
HELP US MAKE THIS DAY HELP US MAKE THIS DAY HELP US MAKE THIS DAY HELP US MAKE THIS DAY MEMORABLEMEMORABLEMEMORABLEMEMORABLE
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Family, community keeps Meagan's memory alive CARRIE BRUNET Mirror/Guardian Jan. 14, 2004 When Denise Bebenek lost her daughter a few years ago, she drove away from the Hospital for Sick Children feeling lost and empty. All she wanted to do was reach her arms out and wrap the building, filled with ailing children, with a hug. Just before the anniversary of Meagan's death, the dream was realized as people rallied for Meagan's Walk of Hope, the first ever walk that ended in a human chain or "hug" around the hospital.
Since then, Meagan's Walk has been named one of the top three fundraisers for the Hospital for Sick Children. At last count, more than $330,000 has been raised in little Meagan's name for the hospital. More than 18 satellite walk sites, both north and south of the border, have been organized.
"It is so unbelievable," said Bebenek. "Because it all started here."
It's time again for the annual dinner/dance gala organized by the Bebeneks in memory of the five-year-old girl who died in the summer of 2001.
Three years ago, Bebenek approached the Etobicoke Guardian with words of hope and faith as her daughter battled a deadly brain tumour.
Meagan's school, Our Lady of Sorrows, had spent weeks creating 1,000 origami cranes - a Japanese symbol of well-wishing for the girl who had to undergo yet another round of radiation.
The students from junior kindergarten to Grade 8 gathered outside to make a wish for Meagan as they tied their paper birds to the school's chain link fence. Their wish that day - to heal the girl of the cancer that gave her migraines, and caused her nausea, to be rid of the cancer that was slowly taking her life.
According to her oncologist, the prospect of Meagan surviving was slight, at best (less than five per cent).
A little more than six months after her diagnosis with cancer, Meagan died on June 17, 2001.
But her journey didn't end there.
The community rallied around the Bebeneks, not wanting to let go of little Meagan.
First a large street sale took place, then in the January 2002, the first annual Meagan Bebenek dinner/dance to raise funds for the Hospital for Sick Children was held. In May, Bebenek relentlessly pursued her cause, organizing the first Meagan's Walk of Hope, and a major fund-raising event was born.
Year after year, Bebenek continues to drive the fundraising "for all the other little Meagans," out there.
The dinner/dance takes place at the Renaissance Convention Centre, near Dundas Street and Hwy. 427.
Tickets are $65 each, and the event takes place on Jan. 31. For more details visit www.meaganswalk.com or call 416-767-5004.
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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
Olive Crook mother of Margaret Schuman, Principal at St. Lawrence Catholic School
Antonio Donia father of Emily Amendola, Teacher at
St. Robert Catholic School Narjas Ghagas mother of Eptissam Morcos, Education Assistant at
Sacred Heart Catholic School Michael Koczkur father of Darlene Koczkur, Section 20 Program Teacher at
Holy Name – Aisling Discoveries Child and Family Centre Serafino Lio father of Lily Lio, Teacher at
Holy Name Catholic School Michael Matthews brother of Paul Matthews, Legal Counsel/Administrator of
Corporate Services at Catholic Education Centre Michael McEachen husband of Ingrid McEachen, Teacher at
Cardinal Leger Catholic School
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BIRTHS AND ADOPTIONS Erica Madeline Stachiw
born December 26, 2003. Daughter of Peter Stachiw, Vice-Principal at
St. Maria Goretti Catholic School and Joanne Stachiw
Emma Marie Capstick
born December 26, 2003. Daughter of Cary Hogan Capstick, Teacher at
St. Benedict Catholic School
Cierra Soares Da Silva born December 26, 2003. Daughter of
Cristina Da Silva, Educational Assistant at St. Boniface Catholic School
and Rob Da Silva
Gregorio Joseph Pulcini born December 29, 2003. Son of
Joseph Pulcini, Teacher at James Cardinal McGuigan Catholic Secondary School
and Romina Pulcini
David (Raimondo) Di Domizio born January 2, 2004. Son of
Rocky Di Domizio, Vice-Principal at St. Benedict Catholic School
and Nicki Raimondo
Mark Dorion Wharton born January 3, 2004. Son of
Gisele Wharton, Child/Youth Worker at Jean Vanier Catholic Secondary School
and Mark Wharton Blessed are you, Creator God,
giver of life and the source of joy.
Bless these parents of our TCDSBcommunity 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.
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Health and Safety … helping to preserve people, property and resources by preventing workplace injuries and accidents
SAFETY VIDEO CONGRATULATIONS!Congratulations to the following schools that have viewed the "TCDSB Safety Working Practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Program" between
December 1 and December 31, 2003. This video helps to increase the safety awareness of our employees to common hazards found in schools.
St. Patrick Secondary St. Jerome
Our Lady of Fatima Monsignor Corrigan
St. Ursula Holy Family St. Angela
St. Maximilian Kolbe
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PREVENTING SLIPS AND FALLS
Slip hazards exist when there is not enough friction or "slip resistance" between your feet and the walking surface.
FLOORS SHOULD BE KEPT CLEAN, DRY AND FREE OF OBSTACLES.
Cover any spill (e.g., juice, water or oil) with a chair or other visible object. Report immediately for clean up by the Caretaker.
Slippery stairsReport any stair missing non-skid strips to the Caretaker and/or Principal. This could be particularly hazardous when many people are using the stairs, such as at dismissal times or fire drills. Icy walkways during inclement weather• Wear appropriate footwear (i.e., good traction, flat heel) for your own protection. • Report icy conditions immediately to the Caretaker and/or Principal.
Reduce the risk of slipping, take your time and pay attention to where you are going.
If you have any questions please call Corrado Maltese 416-222-8282 ext. 2665 or Louise Barker 416-222-8282 ext. 2674. TCDSB Occupational Health and Safety Department,
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HISTORY:In 1993, a custodian sustained injuries to his hand while cleaning out a snowblower machine. The worker was removing a small blockage of newspaper, tree twig and snow from the auger discharge chute while the engine was idling. The auger was in tension and the impeller blades were not rotating. When the worker tried to dislodge the clog from the impeller blades they rotated and crushed the worker’s fingers, causing fractures and lacerations. In 2000, a custodian hurt his ribs when the snowblower caught on an uneven pavement and caused a kickback. PRECAUTIONS:• Be sure the areas to be cleared are free from hidden hazards by checking the walkways for anything
that could be caught in the snowblower before it snows • Wear relatively close-fitting clothing • Store snowblower and gasoline in shed • Do not refuel the snowblower indoors • Never leave the machine running unattended • Always allow a certain distance between your abdomen/chest and the snowblower in the event of a
kickback STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES:1. If the auger becomes clogged, do not reach into the auger shell to dislodge ice, snow or debris. 2. Before attempting to clear the auger or chute, stop the engine.3. Never put your hand in the auger housing or discharge chute while the engine is running. Instead,
turn off the engine, and use a tool to pry out the clog. 4. Do not attempt to repair the snowblower. Disconnect the machine and report it to the Service
Quality Supervisor. 5. Reduce speed on slopes and sharp turns to prevent tipping or loss of control. 6. The operator should receive proper instruction in the operation of the snowblower from Head
Caretaker/Supervisor before using the equipment.
If you have any questions, please call your Occupational Health and Safety Department Corrado Maltese at 416-222-8282, ext. 2665
Louise Barker at 416-222-8282, ext. 2674
HAZARD ALERT
SNOWBLOWER MACHINES
ATTENTION: ALL CUSTODIANS
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A SPIRITUALITY OF CREATIVITYA SPIRITUALITY OF CREATIVITYA SPIRITUALITY OF CREATIVITYA SPIRITUALITY OF CREATIVITY At
THE Hannon-Shields Centre for Leadership and Peace 305 Dawes Road, Toronto
Tel: (416) 755 - 2131 Fax: (416) 755 - 4086
Using myth and symbol, this workshop provides an opportunity to explore the paths of the spiritual journey and the creative process - a spiral, which leads us toward our Divine centre. Through journal writing, drawing, painting and clay, we will deepen our awareness of the sacredness of these processes and celebrate the creative spirit within us.
Facilitators: Marcellla Hannon Shields Ph.D, psychotherapist and Janine Kinch, artist
January 23rd- 24th 2004 Friday 7.30 (registration) - 10.00 p.m.
Sat., 10.00 am - 5.00 p.m. Program fee: $125.00 (includes lunch)
Marcella, Co-Founder and Co-Director of the Centre for Creative Ministries, is a registered psychotherapist, doing individual as well as group psychotherapy, an educator and consultant. Marcella has a particular interest in women’s issues and promoting the development of creative leadership in a violent world. Janine is a professional artist and an expressive arts facilitator. She has facilitated many workshops and retreats on creativity in retreat centres as well as for various art groups. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
REGISTRATION FOR: A SPIRITUALITY OF CREATIVITY JANUARY 23-24, 2004
NAME: ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ADDRESS:............................................................................................................................................................................................................... PHONE:.............................(H)...............................................................................(B)............................................................................................ Registration payable to : The Hannon-Shields Centre for Leadership and Peace. A deposit (or full payment) is requested with registration.
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The North York Primary Teachers’ Association presents
Sharing The Wealth We all know that the very best ideas we have come from other teachers. Let’s get together and share what we know. The North York Primary Teachers’ Association is hosting a sharing session on a Winter theme. Each participant is asked to bring a sample of an idea or activity related to winter. It may come from any area of the curriculum. Accompanying the sample should be handouts for 30 participants containing step-by-step directions for completing the activity. During the session, you will have the opportunity to look at ideas that have proven successful in other primary classrooms, and to gather instructions to take back to your own class. This is a great way to find new and simple ideas that work. Register now! Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2004 Time: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Location: St. Margaret Catholic School Auditorium
Cost: one idea (one sample and instructions for 30 people)
Please register by January 16. Contact Dawn Burke by
e-mail ([email protected]) or voice mail (#83285) as soon as possible
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CURRICULUM AND ACCOUNTABILITY DEPARTMENT
is pleased to offer a Session of
THE FOUNDATION SERIES (2004)*
for
TEACHERS WHO ASPIRE TO BECOME VICE-PRINCIPALS WITH THE TORONTO CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
Program Highlights
• A nine-session series to assist teachers to identify their vocation to Catholic school leadership • Four (4) Modules: − Spiritual Leadership − Personal Inventory − Leadership in Building a Catholic School Culture − Retreat
Presentations, discussions, opportunities for reflection, sharing and dialogue
Program Requirements
• Positive recommendation in writing from principal/superordinate • Testimonial letter of reference from a colleague in school/department attesting to the candidate’s leadership
qualities • Five years of successful teaching as of June 2004 (excludes Assigned Occasional and long-term assignments) • Religious Education Qualifications, Part I or equivalent
Program Information
• LOCATION: CATHOLIC EDUCATION CENTRE, 3rd floor, Catholic Teachers’ Centre • DAY: Wednesdays • SESSIONS: February 4, 11, 18, 25 March 3, 10, 24, 31, 2004
Retreat: April 7, 2004 • TIME: 4:30 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
For additional applications, please contact:
Gill Chong, Curriculum and Accountability at 416-222-8282, ext. 2579 or e-mail (preferred, if at all possible) [email protected] Fax: 416-512-4988
• APPLICATIONS DUE – Wednesday, JANUARY 28, 2004 • Class size limited to 30 participants • Complete applications accepted on a first come, first served basis
For further information, please contact:
Pat McLaughlin, Program Coordinator, Curriculum and Accountability at 416-222-8282, ext. 2501 or e-mail (preferred, if at all possible) [email protected]
*Participation in the Foundations Series is a requirement for those applying to the Vice-Principalship
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CURRICULUM AND ACCOUNTABILITY DEPARTMENT
THE FOUNDATION SERIES (2004)*
APPLICATION FORM (Please print)
Surname: ____________________________________ Given Name: ___________________________ School/Location: ______________________________ Position: _______________________________ School/Location Telephone: ____________________ E-mail: _______________________________ PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: • Five years of successful teaching (excludes Assigned Occasional and long-term assignments)
Total number of years as of June, 2004: ___________________
• Religious Education, Part 1 – Completed: _________________ • Positive Letter of Recommendation from principal/superordinate
� Included with Application • Letter of Reference from colleague in school/department attesting to the
candidate’s leadership qualities � Included with Application
Please forward Application, Principal/Superordinate Recommendation and Letter of Reference to:
Pat McLaughlin, Program Coordinator, Curriculum and Accountability Catholic Education Centre
Tel.: 416-222-8282, ext. 2501 Fax: 416-512-4988
DUE DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: WEDNESDAY, January 28, 2004 *Participation in the Foundations Series is a requirement for those applying to the Vice-Principalship
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Make-up Date: (for schools that were unable to attend the Oct 31st workshops)
Outdoors: The Ultimate Playground Outdoor game toolbox for children ages 6-12 years
What is Outdoors: The Ultimate Playground? • A physical activity resource developed by Toronto Public Health in consultation with community agencies,
childcare centres and physical activity experts. • It includes 50 different outdoor games for boys and girls, ages 6-12 • Fun games designed to promote physical and social skills needed for a lifetime of physical activity Why was Outdoors: The Ultimate Playground developed? • The resource was developed to: • help promote physical activity for children throughout the year • address the fact that children need to be more active for healthy growth and development • help school staff fulfill their mandate for physical activity action planning Outdoors: The Ultimate Playground is useful and easy to use: • It is directly linked to physical education expectations in the Ontario curriculum • Games are categorized by color • Colourful graphics clearly illustrate how the games are played • Many games have ability adaptation guidelines for children with special needs • Games are printed on plastic cards—durable for outdoor use Feedback: • “Colourful, attractive…practical, easy to use.” • “Very helpful tool for our outdoor programming.” • “Exactly the activities school-age children enjoy.” How to get a toolbox: • Training is available for staff from all schools (see below) • One tool box per school will be provided free of charge at training sessions
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Make-Up date: Thursday January 29, 2004 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel 4:00PM – 5:30 PM (light refreshments provided)
any questions?- contact Anthony Petitti at CEC, 416-222-8282, ext 2498 Register at: http://resprod01/registration/
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AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS COURSE February 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: Wednesday, February 4, 2004 Monday, February 9, 2004 Wednesday, February 18, 2004 Wednesday, February 25, 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 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 January 23, 2004 (Fax to 416-512-4994)
If the course is oversubscribed, selection will be based on a balance of geographic area and needs.
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Toronto Educators’ Association for Mathematics
Building Our Math Community 2004
Mini-conference presented by T.E.A.M.S for Elementary and Secondary Teachers
Thursday February 12, 2004 Eastern Commerce Collegiate Institute, 16 Phin Ave., Toronto, ON (1 block from Donlands Subway: Donlands and Danforth Ave.) Keynote: Tom Steinke Data Literacy Delights and Tom's Tall Tales! Tom will share tall data tales from the land of elementary and secondary students and teachers with the help of Tinkerplots and Fathom. With rich data and powerful tools like Tinkerplots and Fathom, we have an incredible opportunity to turn our students and ourselves on to the beauty and joy of mathematics. Biography: Tom Steinke is a consultant for mathematics and science in the Ottawa-Carleton Catholic District School Board. He has a passion for data literacy and technologies that enable student learning in mathematics.
Agenda 4:00 – 4:45 Registration, Publishers’ Display 4:45 – 6:00 Workshops in designated rooms 6:00 – 6:30 Publishers’ Display in Cafeteria 6:30 – 7:15 Dinner in Cafeteria
TEAMS Annual General Meeting
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CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS PRESENTER TITLE/DESCRIPTION TARGET
AUDIENCE SIZE
Kevin Maguire Instructional Leader, TDSB
Session 1; Simulations With Fathom in MDM4U The focus of this hands-on workshop will be the use of Fathom to conduct and analyse simulations for the grade 12 MDM4U course. A basic knowledge of Fathom is needed.
Senior Teachers of grade 12 MDM4U
25
Fred Ferneyhough. Central Peel S.S., Peel DSB
Session 2: Using the TI83+ in Grade 11 U and U/C The TI83+ has several applications in the MCF3M and MCR3U courses. In this session, we will focus on the applications dealing with the sequences and series unit in both courses and incorporate trigonometry and parametric equations for the conics unit in MCR3U. Bring your own TI83+ to work through these features. A disk will be provided with files that show how to use the calculator in each unit of the course.
Senior Teachers of grade 11 MCF3M and MCR3U
30
Tess Miller Queen’s University, McGraw-Hill Ryerson
Session 3: Applied Mathematics: Putting Theory Into Practice, Mind the Gap! This session will mix a bit of theory with practical strategies. A review of the principles that guided the development of the applied curriculum leads a discussion into current thoughts on teaching applied level mathematics. The session includes a sharing of new ideas, exercises, handouts, etc. Please forward an electronic copy of your original work to [email protected] - this collection will be compiled on one disk for each participant. Alternatively, you can bring 30 copies for distribution.
Intermediate/Senior Teachers of Grade 9/10 MFM1P and MFM2P
30
Bryce Bates Eastern Commerce C.I., TDSB
Session 4: Investigations in Grade 10 Academic: Teaching and Assessing Students can learn by experimenting, gathering data and then modelling relationships. In this workshop, we will explore a variety of ideas on investigations for learning and assessment in grade 10 academic. These activities will be hands-on and some will use the TI83+ graphing calculator. Participants should bring their own TI83+.
Senior Teachers of Grade 10 MPM2D
25
David Zimmer Nelson Thomson Learning
Session 5: Before, During and After Grade 8 What should students know about integers, fractions and algebra as they enter grade 9? During this intermediate workshop, participants will become actively familiar with the content of the grades 7, 8 and 9 curriculum with an intent to clarify what can reasonably be expected from students after grade 8.
Intermediate 25
Pat Margerm Retired and working harder than ever
Session 6: About Squares Are squares just part of the geometry curriculum? In this intermediate workshop, participants will investigate and analyse mathematics tasks that explore the concepts of squares across the five strands of mathematics.
Intermediate 30
Anna D’Armento TCDSB
Session 7: Relating Language and Mathematics Using the T.I.P.S. Resource Document What does it mean to read to learn mathematics? In this intermediate workshop, participants will discuss the difficulties in having struggling readers learn mathematics. Practical strategies for assisting struggling readers and learners of mathematics will be shared.
Intermediate 30
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PRESENTER TITLE/DESCRIPTION TARGET AUDIENCE
SIZE
Doug Duff Nelson Thomson Learning
Session 8: Math Manipulatives: A Practical Solution This engaging and active session will work through all strands to help teachers build their repertoire with manipulatives. The workshop will address how to develop difficult concepts in a mathematical progression that supports academic ranges.
Intermediate 25
Laurissa Werhun Leaside H.S., TDSB
Session 9: Using Geometer’s Sketchpad 4.0 to Teach Calculus In this session, we will review how to plot functions with Geometer’s Sketchpad 4.0. We will then move on to showing derivatives and some optimization problems. Participants should have a working knowledge of Geometer’s Sketchpad.
Senior Teachers of MCB 4U
25
Kathleen Power. Banting & Best P.S., TDSB
Session 10: Early Math Strategy Come and get a glimpse of the ideas, strategies and resources that are highlighted in the Early Math Strategy.
Pre-Primary/ Primary
30
Paul Naccarato Visual Arts Resource Teacher, TCDSB
Session 11: Math and Art: What a Great Combination! Hands-on…Funs-on…for you and your students to discover transformational geometry through art. Can your students visualize and describe the effects of transformations, reflections, and rotations in a geometric art context? Let’s look at some incredible ideas for teaching the wonders of transformational geometry and both math and art expectations!
Junior 25
Lynn Di Tomasso, Lisa Evangelista, Lorenzo Russo Math PLC, TCDSB
Session 12: What are Inquiry-based Problems? This workshop will equip and excite you with a variety of inquiry-based problems. You’ll be able to see the inquiry-based problems in the context of a 3-part lesson as you explore a few. Student work samples will demonstrate the richness of these multi-stranded problems.
Junior 25
Eloise Giancola, Laura Arone. Math PLC, TCDSB
Session 13: Kindergarten Math Activities without Photocopies. This workshop is an interactive workshop for junior and senior kindergarten teachers. You will leave with a wealth of ideas and activities to use for the remainder of this year and next.
JK/SK 25
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T.E.A.M.S CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM
Name _______________________________________________________________________________ School _______________________________________________________________________________ Panel ___________________________ Affiliation___________________________________________ (Elementary or Secondary) (TDSB, TCDSB, Faculty of Ed. ) Workshop selection: 1st choice ____________________________
2nd choice ____________________________ Cost: $30.00 Members (includes dinner)
$35.00 Non Members; $45.00 Same Day Registration $20.00 for Teacher Candidates
Please complete and return this form with a cheque (which includes publishers’ display, workshops, dinner, and keynote speaker) payable to TEAMS. Please do not send cash. Send, by Monday February 9, 2004, to:
TDSB TCDSB Faculties of Education Evelyn Heath, Mathematics/Numeracy, East Education Office, Route E
Christine Zeltway, Instructional Leader, Mathematics Dept., TCDSB, 80 Sheppard Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M2N 6E8
Evelyn Heath, Mathematics/Numeracy, East Education Office, TDSB, 140 Borough Drive Scarborough ON, M1P 4N6
No confirmations will be sent; receipts will be issued on site.
T.E.A.M.S is a local chapter of the Ontario Association for Mathematics Education
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The Child and Youth Care Association of Alberta is proud to announce the
2004 National Child and Youth Care Conference
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“It’s the journey, not the destination”
So much of what we do as professionals is about the process of change, the subtle intricacies of actions and reactions, the time spent doing the little things, and not just the destination or termination point. The Conference will provide a wide range of educational and inspirational theme based workshops guaranteed to meet your professional and personal growth goals. Each day will have a unique theme with a Youth Day focussing on youth issues as presented by youth and their mentors, a Cultural Day and a Western Day. The Cultural Day will be highlighted with a full day with Dr. Martin Brokenleg of the Circle of Courage. In addition to the conference there will be, a Pre-conference Day to continue developing National Standards, and Educator’s Forum as well as a variety of social and entertainment events that will offer a distinctly Albertan flavour.
For More Information and to Submit a Presentation Proposal
Check out our website at http://www.geocities.com/garthgoodwin/CCCYCA.html
Contributing Sponsors: The Calgary Tourism Bureau, Hull Child and Family Services, The Province of Alberta, West Jet, the Alberta Child and Youth Care Programs at Mt. Royal, Grant MacEwan, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, and Lakeland Colleges, the Westin Hotel, and the Youth in Care and Custody Network.
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“IT’S THE JOURNEY, NOT THE DESTINATION”
13TH NATIONAL CHILD AND YOUTH CARE CONFERENCE CALGARY, ALBERTA October 13-15, 2004
CALL FOR PAPERS
The Child and Youth Care Association of Alberta is hosting the National Child and Youth Care Conference in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, on October 13th to 15th, 2004. Please join us in beautiful Calgary, Alberta in the Fall of 2004 for a professional gathering of Child and Youth Care professionals from across Canada and from around the world. The conference theme, “It’s the journey, not the destination”, encourages us to take time to examine and celebrate the incredible journeys we embark on everyday with children, youth, families and professional colleagues. Much of what we do in Child and Youth Care is about the preparing youth for the journey of life. We male important contributions that influence the lives of our clients just as they, in turn, impact our personal journey. Each of our personal journeys are in continuous evolution, constantly being shaped by the people that we have contact with. How have you contributed to the journey of your clients? What has your journey been like? How have clients impacted your journey? Share your journey with us at the 2004 National Child and Youth Care Conference in Calgary. The focus of the opening day of the conference will be youth. Workshops and presentations by youth with mentors and for youth will be greatly appreciated. Please complete the attached forms to submit a proposal. Please be advised that the 2004 National Child and Youth Care Conference Program Committee will select the successful presentations. The committee will review all potential proposals and all we will respond to all submitters with our decision. Proposals should clearly address the conference theme, Once completed please forward your proposal to: Program Committee Chair C/o Child and Youth Care Program Medicine Hat College 299 College Dr. S.E. Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Y6 Or Email to: [email protected] Deadline for Proposals is March 1, 2004
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Target Audience: This workshop is designed for parents, educators, occupational therapists and other service providers who work with children with NLD. “Day 1 Only” registrations are available to parents.
Workshop Objectives: 1. Participants will be able to identify Nonverbal Learning Disorder (NLD), Asperger’s and High Functioning Autism (HFA) and distinguish the disorders. 2. Participants will leave with a clear understanding of the performance components affected by the disorders as well as strategies for addressing those components and assessment tools for identifying subtle needs associated with the disorders. 3. Participants will recognize the importance of collaborative team planning in the treatment of these disorders, and understand the role of the occupational therapist. 4. Participants will be able to advocate for children with these disorders in both a clinic-based and school-based setting. 5. Participants will leave with a beginning level of ability to provide social skills intervention in both individual and group settings.
Thursday, April 29, and Friday, April 30, 2004.
Oakville Conference and Banquet Center
Oakville, Ontario
Bridging the Gap: Children with
Nonverbal Learning Disorder (NLD)
Rondalyn Varney Whitney, MOT, OTR
This course is endorsed by the Canadian Association of
Occupational Therapists.
Presents
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Plan for the 2-day workshop:
Thursday, April 29, 2004 8:30 Registration and Coffee 9:00 to 4:30 Morning and Afternoon refreshment breaks and a buffet lunch will be provided.
• Introduction and Overview of Nonverbal Learning Disorders (NLD) • Introduction re: disorders of learning thought of as “language-based” or “attentional-based”, more
common learning disabilities and how they are different/similar to NLD. • Performance Deficits of NLD or “How it shows up in the classroom and at home”. The impact on
the typical activities of childhood, adolescence and young adults. • Etiology • Introduction to Interventions and Accommodations • Case Studies/Break Outs • Questions
Friday, April 30, 2004 9:00 to 3:30 - Morning refreshment break and a buffet lunch will be provided.
• Developing a Treatment Plan based in Performance Deficits of NLD • Interventions/Accommodations/Goals • Creating Social Skills programmes • Embedding Social Goals in Intervention • Play: Hands-on experience of social groups using curriculum from The Lighthouse Project • Questions
Presenter: Rondalyn Varney Whitney, MOT, OTR is a dynamic and creative speaker who has lectured as an invited speaker on topics related to nonverbal learning disabilities to multiple groups from Parents Helping Parents to The Nebraska School System to the California Association of School Nurses. She is author of The NLD Guide for Parents, Teachers, Therapists and Employers and Bridging the Gap: Raising a Child with NLD. She owns a successful private pediatric OT practice specializing in the treatment of children with neurocognitive learning disabilities such as Asperger’s, Nonverbal Learning Disorder and High Functioning Autism. In 1999, she was awarded the Outstanding Service Award by the Nonverbal Learning Disability Association (NLDA). Rondalyn received her Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy in Beverly, MA, her BA in Psychology from Marshall University in WV and her Master’s in OT from Samuel Merritt College in Oakland California. She is a published poet and writer and the mother of a child with NLD. To Register Make cheque payable to REACH Therapy Services (cheque may be post-dated Feb. 16, 2004) Mail to: REACH Therapy Services 2400 Dundas Street West Unit 6, Suite 357 Mississauga, Ontario L5K 2R8
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Facility Information Oakville Conference & Banquet Center Holiday Inn Bronte 2125 Wyecroft, Oakville, ON L6L 6P8 (905) 847-1223 Rooms are available at the Holiday Inn Select. Group rate is available. Group Code is RTS. 1 (800) 880-3188 or (905) 847–1000 and at the Quality Hotel and Suites (Bronte) 1 (800) 228-5151 or (905) 847–6667 Please direct questions to REACH Therapy Services: tel: (905) 814-6329, email: [email protected] Confirmation of acceptance will be provided by e-mail only. Otherwise your cancelled cheque is confirmation of acceptance. Receipts available at the workshop. Cancellation Policy Registration deadline is Wednesday, April 14, 2004. If a withdrawal is requested before this date, a $30 administration cost will be deducted. After Wednesday, April 14, 2004, the workshop fee will not be refunded. REACH Therapy Services reserves the right to cancel the course if there are insufficient numbers of registrants. PLEASE PRINT Name: ___________________________________
Organization:______________________________
Address:__________________________________
City & Province: ___________________________
Postal Code:_______________________________
Home Phone: ______________________________
Work Phone: ______________________________
Email: ___________________________________
Special Dietary Requests: ____________________
_________________________________________ Cost (includes workshop, handouts, breaks & lunches) I consent to having my name & contact information on a participant workshop list.
Parent Registration Early Bird (postmarked by Feb. 16, 2004):
Day One Only: $128.40 ($120.00 + $8.40 GST) Two Days: $256.80 ($240.00 + 16.80 GST)
After Feb. 16, 2004: Day One Only: $144.45 ($135.00 + $9.45 GST) Two Days: $288.90 ($270.00 + 18.90 GST)
Professional Registration Early Bird (postmarked by Feb. 16, 2004):
CAOT member: $310.30 ($290.00 + $20.30 GST) Non-CAOT: $342.40 ($320.00 + $22.40 GST)
After Feb. 16, 2004: CAOT member: $342.40 ($320.00 + $22.40 GST) Non-CAOT: $374.50 ($350.00 + 24.50 GST)
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JOB POSTING FOR POSITION OF RESPONSIBILITY
REVISED
PROGRAM COORDINATOR 1 or PROGRAM COORDINATOR 11
Deaf & Hard of Hearing Program
Effective Date: September 1, 2004 Location: St. Raymond Catholic School Applications are invited for the position of Program Coordinator I or Program Coordinator II, Deaf & Hard of Hearing Program with duties to commence September 1, 2004. Interested Elementary/Secondary School Principals or Vice Principals are requested to submit:
• a covering letter • a brief resume • other documents supporting their interest in this position • updated certificate or qualification confirming Deaf Education qualifications • positive written recommendation of current Supervisory Officer
Note: Candidates with Deaf Education Qualifications and experience in Deaf Education will be preferred.
Please submit the required documents as outlined to the attention of:
Jacquie Wallace, Superintendent of Human Resources by no later than January 30, 2004, 4:00p.m.
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JOB POSTING FOR POSITION OF RESPONSIBILITY
PROGRAM COORDINATOR 1 School-Based Student Support Services
Effective Date: September 1, 2004 Location: Special Services Unit - North Applications are invited for the position of Program Coordinator 1 with duties to commence September 1, 2004. Interested Elementary/Secondary school principals are requested to submit:
• a covering letter • a brief resume outlining experience in this area • other documents supporting their interest in this position • positive written recommendation of current Supervisory Officer
Please submit the required documents as outlined to the attention of:
Jacquie Wallace, Superintendent of Human Resources by no later than January 30, 2004, 4:00p.m.
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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.
POSTING # POSITION SCHOOL IN ORDER TO BEST SERVE THE
NEEDS OF OUR STUDENTS, PLEASE NOTE INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO THIS LOCATION
EA2003-313 Education Assistant St. Robert Experience with Autistic/ME children, behaviour management and Physical Restraint Training.
EA2003-314 Education Assistant St. Robert Experience with Autistic/ME children, behaviour management and Physical Restraint Training.
Please note: EA2003-245 – cancelled - Reposted – EA2003-313 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, January 27, 2004
January 19, 2004 SUBJECT: 17-4
As Partners in Catholic Education, We are Stewards of the Enduring Gifts Amidst Changing Realities
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CUPE LOCAL 1328 POSTINGS
POSTING NO. POSITION DEPT./SCHOOL SALARY RANGE # 15-2004 Secretary St. Catherine
30 Roanoke Road Grade 5 $613.17 to $712.32
QUALIFICATIONS: - Two (2) year college diploma or equivalent - Two (2) years of related Secretarial experience - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (intermediate level) - Minimum of 50 wpm typing - Must have good interpersonal skills in relating to pupils and parents - Ability to work independently DUTIES: School Secretaries are engaged to assist the Principal of the school in the performance of office duties as directed by the Principal. This is a 10-month position
PLEASE NOTE REVISED BIDDING PROCESS – Bid sheet only required at this time. One bid sheet for every posting must be submitted. A copy for your convenience has been attached. BID SHEET REFERRING TO POSTING NUMBER, LOATION AREA AND POSITION MUST REACH LINDA MOYNAGH, SUPERVISOR, SUPPORT STAFF, HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, CATHOLIC EDUCATION CENTRE, 80 SHEPPARD AVENUE EAST, TORONTO, ONTARIO BY NO LATER THAN TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2004. ONLY QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED FOR THEIR RESUME AND PERTINENT SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION.
SUBJECT: 17-5
CUPE LOCAL 1328 AWARDS
31-03 – A. Muralidharan 57-03 – T. D’Acanio 75-03 – S. Pincivero
77-03 – P. Tomei 78-03 – R. Rocca
84-03 – M. LeBlanc 85-03 – M. Almeida
January 19, 2004 SUBJECT: 17-6
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POSTING BID FORM
Please print: EMPLOYEE NAME: ___________________________________________________ Last Name First Name EMPLOYEE NO: _______________________________________________________ PRESENT POSITION: _______________________________________________________ PRESENT LOCATION: _______________________________________________________ SENIORITY DATE: _______________________________________________________ Day Month Year SUPPLY SECRETARY INDICATE START DATE: _______________________________________________________ Day Month Year I WISH TO APPLY FOR: POSTING NO. ________________________________________ POSITION: ________________________________________ LOCATION: ________________________________________ Date: ______________________ Signature: __________________________________