December 2015 Catholic School News Principal’s Message… Dear Parents / Guardians, During the month of December, St. Marguerite Bourgeoys staff and students will be reflecting and living out the virtue of Charity. The virtue of Charity is displayed in our lives by: Being generous with our presence, time and money Allowing us to give freely without expecting anything in return Doing acts of care, such as giving someone a smile A Witness of our Catholic Faith was the Blessed Mother Teresa. The Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, M.C., commonly known as Mother Teresa (August 26 1910 – September 5 1997), was a Roman Catholic Religious Sister and missionary of Albanian origin who lived for most of her life in India. Mother Teresa founded the Missionaries of Charity, a Roman Catholic religious congregation, which in 2012 consisted of over 4,500 sisters and is active in 133 countries. They run hospices and homes for people with HIV/AIDS, leprosy and tuberculosis; soup kitchens; dispensaries and mobile clinics; children’s and family counselling programs; orphanages; and schools. Members of the order must adhere to the vows of chastity, poverty and obedience, and the fourth vow, to give “wholehearted free service to the poorest of the poor.” Mother Teresa was the recipient of numerous honours including the 1979 Nobel Peace Prize. In 2003, she was beatified as “Blessed Teresa of Calcutta.” Let us take a moment and reflect on the following passage written by Mary Malone who was inspired by the faith shown by Mother Teresa. God and My Friends, Once a gardener said to me, “The plants want to grow; Leave them he said to me. Yes, there is pruning And mulching And feeding and enriching. But we must trust the soil; The deep tangle of distrust and guilt Only weakens the roots. So know this: Love is mysterious presence Love is the face of God Love is the key to the abyss Love is the prober of depths Love is the face of your friend Love is where God is. Yours truly, Mr. Roy Chubb Principal St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Catholic School 75 Alexmuir Blvd. Scarborough, Ontario M1V 1H6 Telephone: 416-393-5381 Fax: 416-393-5606 Principal: Mr. Roy Chubb Superintendent: Mr. Kevin Malcolm 416-222-8282 Trustee: Mr. Garry Tanuan 416-222-8282 Parish: Prince of Peace 265 Alton Towers Circle Scarborough, Ontario M1V 4E7 CSPC President: Shu Liu Treasurer: Madhavi Tom Yew Secretary: Lisa Delima CPIC (Parent Engagement--TCDSB) www.tcdsb.org/cpic OAPCE Toronto (Provincial Voice for Parents) www.tcdsb.org/oapce-toronto Enrollment: 100 Hours of Operation: 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Lunch Hour: 11:45 – 12:45 p.m. ________________________________ SCHOOL PORTAL Please visit our school portal page. There are plenty of pictures of our students enjoying our school’s activities. http://www.tcdsb.org/schools/s tmargueritebourgeoys/Pages/de fault.aspx
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December 2015
Catholic School News Principal’s Message…
Dear Parents / Guardians,
During the month of December, St. Marguerite Bourgeoys staff and students will be reflecting and living out the virtue of Charity.
The virtue of Charity is displayed in our lives by:
Being generous with our presence, time and money
Allowing us to give freely without expecting anything in return
Doing acts of care, such as giving someone a smile
A Witness of our Catholic Faith was the Blessed Mother Teresa. The Blessed
Teresa of Calcutta, M.C., commonly known as Mother Teresa (August 26 1910 –
September 5 1997), was a Roman Catholic Religious Sister and missionary of Albanian origin who lived for most of her life in India.
Mother Teresa founded the Missionaries of Charity, a Roman Catholic religious
congregation, which in 2012 consisted of over 4,500 sisters and is active in 133
countries. They run hospices and homes for people with HIV/AIDS, leprosy and tuberculosis; soup kitchens; dispensaries and mobile clinics; children’s and
family counselling programs; orphanages; and schools. Members of the order must adhere to the vows of chastity, poverty and obedience, and the fourth
vow, to give “wholehearted free service to the poorest of the poor.”
Mother Teresa was the recipient of numerous honours including the 1979 Nobel
Peace Prize. In 2003, she was beatified as “Blessed Teresa of Calcutta.”
Let us take a moment and reflect on the following passage written by Mary
Malone who was inspired by the faith shown by Mother Teresa.
God and My Friends, Once a gardener said to me,
“The plants want to grow;
Leave them he said to me. Yes, there is pruning
And mulching And feeding and enriching.
But we must trust the soil; The deep tangle of distrust and guilt
Only weakens the roots.
So know this: Love is mysterious presence
Love is the face of God Love is the key to the abyss
Love is the prober of depths
Love is the face of your friend Love is where God is.
Yours truly,
Mr. Roy Chubb Principal
St. Marguerite
Bourgeoys
Catholic School 75 Alexmuir Blvd.
Scarborough, Ontario M1V 1H6
Telephone: 416-393-5381 Fax: 416-393-5606
Principal: Mr. Roy Chubb Superintendent: Mr. Kevin Malcolm 416-222-8282 Trustee: Mr. Garry Tanuan 416-222-8282 Parish: Prince of Peace 265 Alton Towers Circle Scarborough, Ontario M1V 4E7 CSPC President: Shu Liu Treasurer: Madhavi Tom Yew Secretary: Lisa Delima CPIC (Parent Engagement--TCDSB) www.tcdsb.org/cpic OAPCE Toronto (Provincial Voice for Parents) www.tcdsb.org/oapce-toronto Enrollment: 100 Hours of Operation: 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Lunch Hour: 11:45 – 12:45 p.m. ________________________________
SCHOOL PORTAL
Please visit our school portal page. There are plenty of
By: Gaayathri – Grade 5 Doing charity is important because there are thousands of people who are very unfortunate. We should help them because we are more fortunate than them. My school has done a lot of charity work for needy causes. For example, we have a food drive every year. The whole school donates at least one item like canned food, cereal, rice, crackers and pasta. We have also done a penny drive. The pennies we collected went to a charity for clean water. Last winter, we donated hygiene products like toothpaste, toothbrush and soap. The teachers and big kids even had a volley ball game and accepted donations of hygiene products as tickets so kids would be more enthusiastic about giving to charity. There are many things we all can do to give to charity. My family gives money to a kid in Africa whose parents are very poor, and we donate a toy to a little kid every year during Christmas time.
By: Yu Juan – Grade 8 On Monday November, 9th, 2015; the grade eight girls attended the annual volleyball tournament. We had a great experience on playing, working together and sharing positive vibes with each other, even if somebody didn’t get the shots. All the girls around us, were very positive and supportive of one another as we cheered each other on and made some new friends along the way. The benefit of this trip was that this has built team building and finding out each other strengths and weakness in the different aspects. With this it has caused each one of us to create a bond stronger than what we had started with. Although we didn’t place the highest it was still a commemoration that I will never forget, from the epic saves to the attachment created.
By: Lynna – Grade 8
On Thursday, November 26th 2015, the grade 7 and 8 class went to St. Rene Goupil Catholic Elementary School to see a presentation on Crime Stoppers Toronto. Crime Stoppers is a civilian, nonprofit, charitable organization. Crime stoppers has 3 important parts in order for it to work, the police services of that community, the media and the community in the fight against the crime. Crime Stoppers allows citizens to anonymously provide information to the police to help the police try and piece together what has happened. It’s a way for the public to give what they know about a situation. If what you told helps crime stoppers lead to an arrest or find out what has happened, you may get cash reward up to $2000. Example of why it was created: Found on Crime Stoppers Website: In July 1976, in Albuquerque New Mexico, a university student was killed during a gas station robbery. After 6 weeks of investigation the police had very few leads as to who was responsible. Police investigators thought that if the public was able to observe a re-enactment of the crime on television this might lead to a citizen providing information that may lead to an arrest. The police investigators were right. A caller contacted the police Department the next day after seeing the re-enactment. The tip information was enough to lead the police to the two men who were responsible. Within 72 hours of the re-enactment being aired, the police had solved the murder. This was the beginning of Crime Stoppers. The Crime Stoppers tip line is staffed by trained personnel who receive, process, and pass on tip information to investigating officers. If you call in, you are given a code number which is used in all calls and callers do not have to identify themselves. The media is a very important component of Crime Stoppers. An unsolved crime may be re-enacted and shown on television or may be publicized in a newspaper or aired on the radio. The media also brings the program to the attention of the public. If you witnessed a crime, call crime stoppers phone number: 1-800-222 TIPSFREE (8477).
By: Antonio – Grade 8 In the month of November, I learned about peace and kindness. Peace and kindness are two factors that contribute to friendship. Showing peace means to not harm or bother others around you. Also, showing peace is to help others when they are in need, and to care for others around you. I really liked the month of November and I cannot wait for December.
By: Alfea – Grade 3
I learned that the Eastern Flowering Dogwood was endangered. It usually grows under taller trees in mid-age to mature decidous forests. It most commonly grows on floodplains, slopes, and bluffs and is also sometimes found along roadsides and fence rows. Dogwood anthrochose fungus is the primary threat to the species. This fungus first attacks the leaves of the tree, then spreads through the twigs and the trunk. I learned all of this in November. I am doing this for a project.
By: Karen – Grade 4 In November, I learned many different poems. The first poem I learned was the acrostic poem. An acrostic poem is a poem where you write a word vertically and you make phrases/sentences for each letter that relates to the vertical word. The second poem I learned was the haiku poem. A haiku poem is a poem where the first line has 5 syllables, the second line has 7 syllables, and the last line has 5 syllables and all the lines have to relate to the title/topic. The last poem I learned was the concrete poem. A concrete poem is a picture made out of words, but all the words have to relate to the picture. I love to write the poems I learned.
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2016-2017
Dear Parents/Guardians;
Kindergarten Registration will begin for all Elementary Schools on Wednesday,
January 13, 2016 at
10:00 am EST.
Parents/guardians with children born in 2012 or earlier and who will be enrolling
in Kindergarten, have the opportunity to apply on-line using the “Student On-line
Admission and Registration” platform known as S.O.A.R. and found at the
following link: http://soar.tcdsb.org
Parents will be able to complete an application for registration from the
convenience of their own home, the office, a public library, or anywhere there is
internet access, 24 hours a day. The on-line application also offers access to
translations in different languages with built-in help functions and features.
Alternately, families may choose to register in person at our school. We will begin
to accept registrations at 10:00 a.m., on January 13, 2016.
As part of the registration process, school staff will meet with parents. These
meetings may be scheduled on the electronic application or in person at the school.
During the meeting, school staff will verify the original documentation required for
registration. This consists of a Baptismal Certificate, Birth Certificate and/or
Passport, Immunization record, proof of residence and Application for Direction of
School support.
Applications to register children in grades other than Kindergarten can also be
completed on the online S.O.A.R. application. Please share this information with
any parents/guardians with school aged children in the community.
As in previous years, an extensive promotional campaign will be launched
throughout the City of Toronto, with paid advertisements in the local media,
posters in public centers, through the board website and on vinyl banners for
display on school property.
For further information, please contact our school office at 416-393-5381. For
general inquires or further information you may contact 416-222-8282 extension
Urban Hero Staff photo/JOANNA LAVOIE Roy Chubb, principal of Scarborough's Ste. Marguerite Bourgeoys Catholic Elementary School, has been selected as an Urban Hero in the education category.
Scarborough Mirror - By Joanna Lavoie
Four-decade Scarborough educator, Roy Chubb saw a need for quality summer care for children in north Scarborough and responded to it.
Chubb, who grew up in Brantford, ON but has lived and worked in Scarborough for nearly 35 years, is president and director of EPIC (Education Professionals in Canada), a fun and educational summer school program for children living near Brimley Road and Finch Avenue and surrounding areas.
The for-profit program, which runs during July and August from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays with before and after care, launched in the summer of 2015 at north Scarborough’s Ste. Marguerite Bourgeoys Catholic Elementary School, where Chubb has served as principal for the last six years.
“Parents were having trouble finding high-quality summer care,” he said of what led to the creation of the EPIC program, which in its inaugural year welcomed 69 students.
“It was time to give the kids a continued program throughout the summer.”
Chubb said EPIC, which is staffed by qualified educators and set to run for a second time in the summer of 2016, is all about providing its participants with higher-level learning, engaging their creativity, encouraging synthesis of ideas and getting kids to think independently, many of the same areas of focus Chubb worked on in a past role as a teacher with the Toronto Catholic District School Board’s gifted education program.
“The goal of the whole program is to be educational but also lots of fun,” he smiled.
“Everybody loved it.”
School secretary Leanne Menna was struck by Chubb’s exemplary leadership skills and decided to nominate him for a Scarborough Urban Hero Award.
“He’s a fantastic leader within this community and he’s very supportive of his whole entire staff,” said Menna, who has worked at the local school for about a year and a half.
“Roy has a clear vision for the school community and he taps into his staff’s strengths to work towards common goals.”
Menna, who said Chubb’s strong leadership skills are demonstrated through the many strong relationships he’s formed within the community, said the EPIC program is just one of the many examples of why he’s deserving of a Scarborough Urban Hero Award.
Chubb said he was “totally surprised and astonished” to learn he’d been selected for the honour.
“I don’t feel that I’ve done anything that any other principal wouldn’t do. All of us are out there doing our best,” he said adding the students and staff at Ste. Marguerite Bourgeoys are all “very motivating.”
Aside from working in the education field, Chubb has also volunteered his time for a number of organizations over the years including the Down Syndrome Association of Toronto, Community Living Toronto, the Canadian Masters Athletic Association, and Maple Leafs Dreams to name a few.
A part-time, not to mention award-winning, night school instructor at George Brown College, he’s also an avid traveler who has seen most of the world except for Antarctica.
time with family and friends. The holidays bring fun and excitement, as well as
heightened stress. Many children are surrounded by adults who are busy with
shopping for gifts, baking, decorating and concerned about their holiday budget. For other children who come from a family in
which there is divorce, separation or remarriage, it may be a time when they are
reminded of what’s changed and what’s different in their life. As a result, it can be
difficult for some children to relax and enjoy the holidays. It is important for teachers and parents to recognize when a
child is feeling the holiday stress. Signs to look for include:
Tears for what appear to be minor reasons
Nervous behaviours eg.nail bitting
Physical complaints
Withdrawal
Regression to younger behaviours
Parents and teachers can help all children to feel less overwhelmed during the holidays by:
Maintaining some of your regular routines and activities. During the
holidays children’s routines are often disrupted. Doing some routine
December, 2015
Keeping the Spirit of Christmas
TCDSB Monthly Update
December 2015
Kindergarten Registration Starts January 13, 2016 The Toronto Catholic District School Board invites families with children born in 2012 to register for Junior Kindergarten
beginning Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at 10 a.m. EST.
Registration options:
Online: Parents will be able to complete their application online beginning at 10 a.m. EST on January 13, 2016, at
SOAR.tcdsb.org, and follow up with a visit to the school to present the required documents. The online application is
available at: https://soar.tcdsb.org/Login.aspx
In Person: Parents can register at their local school with the required documents beginning January 13, 2016 at 10 a.m.
EST. To accommodate the busy schedules of parents, all elementary schools will host an evening registration session
during the month of January. Parents are asked to contact their local Catholic school for specific dates and times.
Registration documents:
• Child’s Birth Certificate or Passport/Immigration documents if child was not born in Canada
• Child's Catholic baptismal certificate (or proof of Catholicity of parent)
• Proof of residency in Toronto (some examples: a lease agreement, utility bill)
• Immunization Record
Information is available by telephone at 416-222-8282 ext. 5314, or by visiting https://www.tcdsb.org/ProgramsServices/EarlyYears/KindergartenRegistration/Pages/default.aspx
French Immersion and Extended French New for September 2016, French Immersion begins in Junior Kindergarten
The Extended French Program is offered to students beginning in grade 5 at several TCDSB sites. Interested parents
are encouraged to attend an information evening to learn more about the program. Please note dates, times and locations
for sessions planned for December through to February: https://www.tcdsb.org/News/othernews/2015/Pages/French-
Immersion-and-Extended-French.aspx
Resources for Students Heading to High School Helping students prepare for high school
For High School Students Preparing for Graduation Check out this website http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/extra/eng/ppm/graduate.pdf if you are unsure of all the requirements for
Application Deadlines for Post-Secondary Studies January 16, 2016--Deadline to submit your completed University application to the OUAC.
http://www.ouac.on.ca/deadlines/
February 1, 2016—Application deadline for community colleges http://www.ontariocolleges.ca/apply
Celebrating The Year of the Family Visit the website for resources https://www.tcdsb.org/Board/NurturingOurCatholicCommunity/Year-of-
Family/Pages/default.aspx.
Toronto Catholic Family Film Festival Coming April 21st Top 10 Films will be screened at the festival to be held at Cineplex Cinemas, Yonge and Dundas. Check out the
trailer for the festival: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UTLQ61tntVM&feature=youtu.be
And all the other information and resources: https://www.tcdsb.org/tcff
Film submissions accepted until February 19th.
Play it Forward The pilot project involves schools who are engaging in a charitable initiative focusing on helping a family, locally or
abroad, and sharing their experiences via Skype with one of their partner schools. The initiative blends the Year of the
Family with our ongoing focus on living our Catholic values by putting faith into action.
On December 7th, St. Sebastian, Fr. Serra and St. Anselm will engage in their first online chat discussing what they have
done, and will be doing for the Year of the Family.
Archdiocese of Toronto’s Project Hope A reminder to all that the Archdiocese of Toronto has passed the midway point of its 100-day “Project Hope” $3 Million
Emergency Refugee Resettlement Campaign. The goal is supporting the settlement of 100 refugee families within the
Greater Toronto Area as soon as possible. Schools are encouraged to partner with their local parish to raise funds for this
worthwhile effort. Get more information online: https://www.tcdsb.org/pages/project-hope.aspx
Upcoming Events Advent Begins November 29th
Resources online here: https://www.tcdsb.org/pages/season-of-advent.aspx International Day of Persons with Disabilities, December 3rd
