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2019 - 2020 ∙ ROOTED IN CHRIST: WE BELONG, WE BELIEVE, WE BECOME PRINCIPALS’ MESSAGE ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC SCHOOL 12 Duckworth Street, Toronto, Ontario M3M 4W4 Telephone: 416-393-5261 Fax: 416-393-5116 OCTOBER 2019 Maria Aloisi 416-393-5261 PRINCIPAL Maria Meehan 416-222-8282 ext: 2587 SUPERINTENDENT Daniel DiGiorgio 647-680-9069 TRUSTEE St. Bernard de Clairvaux Parish 1789 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto 416-241-6738 PARISH Lucy Goncalves [email protected] CSPC CHAIR www.tcdsb.org/cpic CPIC (PARENT ENGAGEMENT - TCDSB) www.tcdsb.org/oapce-toronto OAPCE TORONTO (PROVINCIAL VOICE FOR PARENTS) 703 8:30 am-3 pm 11:15- 12:15 ENROLLMENT HOURS OF OPERATION LUNCH HOUR NEW REGISTRANTS WELCOME! Apply online: soar.tcdsb.org Call 416-393-5261 or the TCDSB Admissions Department at 416-222-8282, ext. 2383. For general information about the Toronto Catholic District School Board, please visit the website at www.tcdsb.org Stay in touch with the latest news throughout the school year: FOLLOW @TCDSB ON TWITTER AND FOLLOW ST. BERNARD ON TWITTER @StBernardsTCDSB Dear Parents, Guardians and Students; We congratulate our community as we continue to make our way to the end of a period of shifts and changes to accommodate our high enrolment in order to balance classes. We are grateful to have such a supportive community of caring adults, families, staff and students who welcome so many new students, families and staff to our big and beautiful community of St. Bernard Catholic School! In this month where we celebrate the Virtue of Gratitude, let us give thanks for our country and for our school: to be able to learn and grow in a community rooted in Gospel values, where we Belong to each other, we Believe in the Word and we Become one in the Spirit! Great news for everyone! Our Terry Fox Run was very successfulwe actually beat our goal of $1500 and reached $1575! Thanks to all who participated as it was truly a beautiful day to walk in honour of a Canadian Hero and to make a difference for cancer research!! We also celebrate our young athletes: our Girlsand BoysSoftball teams for doing so well and our Cross Country Team runners who are in full training mode in preparation for the upcoming meets in October. Our Grade Fives have returned from a wonderful trip to Queens Park, where they explored a day in the life of the Ontario Legislature and had a chance to meet and take the traditional photo on the foyer steps of the Legislative building! We also take this opportunity to welcome our newly elected Catholic School Parent Council and Members at Large (voting members). Congratulations to the following parents: Ms. Lucy Goncalves: returns as our Chair, Ms. Claudia Sabino is our newly elected Co-Chair, sharing the position of Treasurer: Carla MacNeil and Angela Shanahan, sharing the position of Secretary: Brenda Kennedy and Deanna DelCol, and our Ontario Association of Parents In Catholic Education (OAPCE) representative is Luisa Polidoro, and Jenny Escobar is Member at Large. We welcome and congratulate this team: our CSPC executive and voting members!! Parents, know that you are always welcome to our Parent Council meetings, the next one taking place on Tuesday, November 5 th at 7 pm in the Library. Child minding is available, but please contact us if you plan to attend with your child(ren). If you wish to see more school highlights, up to date notifications and events sign up to our St. Bernard Twitter feed @StBernardsTCDSB . We look forward to our Open House, taking place on October 1 st from 5:30 to 7:30 as well as our biggest fundraiser of the yearour HALLOWEEEN DANCE A THONthere are already almost 150 prizes to be won, including electronics, bikes, games, movie passes, and so much more!! Our Catholic School Parent Council and staff are working hard to prepare for an exciting Halloween Dance on Thursday, October 31 st and a draw for prizes the following week. Our top three winners will receive our top prizes to be announced shortly. Last year, we had an Ipad and Raptors ticketsso exciting! Please remember not to send any food treats to the school for Halloween as we have many students with life threatening allergies to several items such as nuts, fish, sesame, and many others. Please read the section of our newsletter: Anaphylaxis. On behalf of the staff of St. Bernard, our Trustee Daniel DiGiorgio and our new Superintendent Maria Meehan, we wish you a wonderful October filled with Gods many blessings! May God bless our St. Bernard Family!! M, Aloisi and R. Bottero, Principals, St. Bernard C. S.
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  • 2019 - 2020 ∙ ROOTED IN CHRIST: WE BELONG, WE BELIEVE, WE BECOME

    PRINCIPALS’ MESSAGE

    ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC SCHOOL 12 Duckworth Street, Toronto, Ontario M3M 4W4

    Telephone: 416-393-5261 Fax: 416-393-5116

    OCTOBER 2019

    Maria Aloisi 416-393-5261

    PRINCIPAL

    Maria Meehan 416-222-8282 ext: 2587

    SUPERINTENDENT

    Daniel DiGiorgio 647-680-9069

    TRUSTEE

    St. Bernard de Clairvaux Parish

    1789 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto 416-241-6738 PARISH

    Lucy Goncalves

    [email protected]

    CSPC CHAIR

    www.tcdsb.org/cpic

    CPIC (PARENT ENGAGEMENT - TCDSB)

    www.tcdsb.org/oapce-toronto

    OAPCE TORONTO (PROVINCIAL VOICE FOR PARENTS)

    703 8:30 am-3 pm 11:15-12:15

    ENROLLMENT HOURS OF OPERATION LUNCH HOUR

    NEW REGISTRANTS WELCOME!

    Apply online: soar.tcdsb.org

    Call 416-393-5261 or the TCDSB Admissions Department at 416-222-8282, ext. 2383.

    For general information about the Toronto Catholic District School Board, please visit the website at www.tcdsb.org

    Stay in touch with the latest news throughout the school year:

    FOLLOW @TCDSB ON

    TWITTER AND

    FOLLOW ST.

    BERNARD ON

    TWITTER

    @StBernardsTCDSB

    Dear Parents, Guardians and Students;

    We congratulate our community as we continue to make our way to the end of a

    period of shifts and changes to accommodate our high enrolment in order to balance

    classes. We are grateful to have such a supportive community of caring adults,

    families, staff and students who welcome so many new students, families and staff to

    our big and beautiful community of St. Bernard Catholic School! In this month where

    we celebrate the Virtue of Gratitude, let us give thanks for our country and for our

    school: to be able to learn and grow in a community rooted in Gospel values, where

    we Belong to each other, we Believe in the Word and we Become one in the Spirit!

    Great news for everyone! Our Terry Fox Run was very successful…we actually beat

    our goal of $1500 and reached $1575! Thanks to all who participated as it was truly a

    beautiful day to walk in honour of a Canadian Hero and to make a difference for

    cancer research!! We also celebrate our young athletes: our Girls’ and Boys’ Softball

    teams for doing so well and our Cross Country Team runners who are in full training

    mode in preparation for the upcoming meets in October. Our Grade Fives have

    returned from a wonderful trip to Queen’s Park, where they explored a day in the life

    of the Ontario Legislature and had a chance to meet and take the traditional photo on

    the foyer steps of the Legislative building! We also take this opportunity to welcome

    our newly elected Catholic School Parent Council and Members at Large (voting

    members). Congratulations to the following parents:

    Ms. Lucy Goncalves: returns as our Chair, Ms. Claudia Sabino is our newly elected

    Co-Chair, sharing the position of Treasurer: Carla MacNeil and Angela Shanahan,

    sharing the position of Secretary: Brenda Kennedy and Deanna DelCol, and our

    Ontario Association of Parents In Catholic Education (OAPCE) representative is

    Luisa Polidoro, and Jenny Escobar is Member at Large. We welcome and

    congratulate this team: our CSPC executive and voting members!! Parents, know that

    you are always welcome to our Parent Council meetings, the next one taking place on

    Tuesday, November 5th at 7 pm in the Library. Child minding is available, but please

    contact us if you plan to attend with your child(ren).

    If you wish to see more school highlights, up to date notifications and events sign up

    to our St. Bernard Twitter feed @StBernardsTCDSB .

    We look forward to our Open House, taking place on October 1st from 5:30 to 7:30 as

    well as our biggest fundraiser of the year—our HALLOWE’EEN DANCE A

    THON…there are already almost 150 prizes to be won, including electronics, bikes,

    games, movie passes, and so much more!! Our Catholic School Parent Council and

    staff are working hard to prepare for an exciting Hallowe’en Dance on Thursday,

    October 31st and a draw for prizes the following week. Our top three winners will

    receive our top prizes to be announced shortly. Last year, we had an Ipad and Raptors

    tickets…so exciting! Please remember not to send any food treats to the school for

    Hallowe’en as we have many students with life threatening allergies to several items

    such as nuts, fish, sesame, and many others. Please read the section of our newsletter:

    Anaphylaxis.

    On behalf of the staff of St. Bernard, our Trustee Daniel DiGiorgio and our new

    Superintendent Maria Meehan, we wish you a wonderful October filled with God’s

    many blessings!

    May God bless our St. Bernard Family!!

    M, Aloisi and R. Bottero, Principals, St. Bernard C. S.

    http://www.tcdsb.org/cpichttp://www.tcdsb.org/oapce-torontohttp://www.tcdsb.org/

  • 2018 - 2019 ∙ ROOTED IN CHRIST: WE BELONG, WE BELIEVE, WE BECOME

    SCHOOL YEAR

    CALENDAR

    2019-2020

    THIS MONTH’S VIRTUE:

    PASTORAL PLAN PRAYER Loving God, we believe that everyone is a gift and belongs to your family for we are made in your image and likeness. As a community of believers rooted in Christ, may we always celebrate your presence with us and appreciate both the gifts and responsibilities of belonging to this community of faith.

    Through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, the intercession of Mother Mary, and all the Saints, may we become all you intend us to be— a reflection of Christ in our world. We pray through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

    YOU ARE ALL CORDIALLY INVITED TO FIRST SCHOOL

    MASS—OUR THANKSGIVING MASS!! THIS WILL TAKE

    PLACE ON WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 9TH AT 9:00 a.m. in

    the Church. LET US ALL CELEBRATE THE WONDERFUL GIFTS WE HAVE BEEN GIVEN AND FOR THE GREAT START TO THE YEAR. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!

    For information on Mass times and Sacraments: call 416-241-6738 or visit:

    http://www.stbernardparishtoronto.org/

    *note: First Holy Communion Registration: Tuesday, October 1st at 7 p.m.

    Confirmation Registration: Tuesday, October 15th at 7 p.m.

    http://www.stbernardparishtoronto.org/

  • 2019 - 2020 ∙ ROOTED IN CHRIST: WE BELONG, WE BELIEVE, WE BECOME

    St. Bernard’s Council Corner

    October 2019 Upcoming Events

    Food Days :Order Online ONLY: Register at https://tcdsb.schoolcashonline.com/ NOVEMBER 2019 Food Orders will be available ONLINE October 1-15th

    *Lunch Lady Pre-orders for November available ONLINE at http://thelunchlady.ca* *Pita Pit Pre-orders for November available ONLINE @ https://www.healthyhunger.ca (St Bernard: North York)*

    MONDAYs

    TUESDAYs WEDNESDAYs THURSDAYs

    OCTOBER Mon Oct 7th

    THANKSGIVING

    Mon Oct 21st

    Mon Oct 28th

    Tues Oct 1st

    Tues Oct 8th

    Tues Oct 15th

    Tues Oct 22nd

    Tues Oct 29th

    Wed Oct 2nd

    Wed Oct 9th

    Wed Oct 16th

    Wed Oct 23rd

    Wed Oct 30th

    Thurs Oct 3rd

    Thurs Oct 10th

    Thurs Oct 17th

    Thurs Oct 24th

    Thurs Oct 31st

    NOVEMBER

    Mon Nov 4th

    Mon Nov 11th

    Mon Nov 18th

    Mon Nov 25

    Tues Nov 5th

    Tue Nov 12th

    Tue Nov 19th

    Tue Nov 26th

    Wed Nov 6th

    Wed Nov 13th

    Wed Nov 20th

    Wed Nov 27th

    Thurs Nov 7th

    Thurs Nov 14th

    Thurs Nov 21st

    Thurs Nov 28th

    Open House/BBQ: St. Bernard will be conduction its Open House on Tuesday, October 1st. For the fourth year, the Parent Council with the help of Mr. Corn will be

    offering a variety of freshly prepared foods. The Parent Council will be subsiding the event

    and thus decreasing the cost of a combo. Orders Online were due last week to ensure

    accuracy in the quantities ordered. There will NOT be any food sold on the day.

    Spirit Wear Will be available for purchase again this year. There are lots of items to choose from: t-shirts, hoodie, caps and toques, track pants, shorts and golf shirts. Order forms were sent

    home the first week of school and are due Friday October 4th.

    Dress Down Days: On the last Friday of each month, students can participate in Dress Down Day for the minimal cost of $1. Due to an overlap with Picture Day last week, we did not have our first dress down day. As a result, this month we will be having two dress down days: Friday October 4th and 25th.

    Cookie Sales will be available on Wed. Oct 30th from the CSPC office (cash sales). The following will be available: Chocolate Chip DeLite, White Chocolate Fudge DeLite and Vanilla Pumpkin Cookies. Remember to bring

    your loonies and toonies.

    Halloween Dance-a-thon: Please watch out for more details regarding our major fundraiser for the year. A dance-a-thon will take place Thursday October 31st. More details to follow. Council would like to request

    from parents any prize donations they can contribute. Any donation, big or small, will be greatly appreciated.

    Simply drop off your donation at the office, leaving your name and the name of your child(ren) with your

    donation.

    School Council Meeting : Our next school council meeting for the 2019/20 school year is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, November 5th @ 7 pm in the school library. If

    there is anything you would like to discuss at the meetings, email us at

    [email protected] . All are welcome! We look forward to seeing you there!

    https://tcdsb.schoolcashonline.com/http://thelunchlady.ca/https://www.healthyhunger.ca/

  • 2019 - 2020 ∙ ROOTED IN CHRIST: WE BELONG, WE BELIEVE, WE BECOME

    ANAPHYLAXIS IS THE MOST

    SEVERE ALLERGIC REACTION

    AND IS POTENTIALLY LIFE

    THREATENING

    At St. Bernard Catholic School

    several students have serious

    and/or life-threatening allergies

    to certain foods. Foods that can trigger an

    anaphylactic reaction by consumption and contact are:

    traces of peanuts and other nuts, fish and shellfish,

    sesame seeds, eggs, kiwis and seed and nut oils. ***DO

    NOT send food products with these ingredients as

    trace amounts and cross contamination can cause

    serious physical and emotional reactions and even

    death. We ask that everyone practice extra care in

    checking all food items before they come to school.

    This is an adult responsibility. Contamination from

    allergens can easily spread to desktops, all about the

    school (doorknobs, materials, equipment, etc.,) and the

    buses. Speaking to your children about food allergies

    will help to educate your children about cross

    contamination. Please DO NOT bring in any type of

    food items for birthdays or at any time. We want

    these special days to be fun for all children so we

    invite you to consider alternate choices for sharing.

    We also do not want anyone to feel obligated to send

    any items to your child’s classmates. For those that

    wish to, some suggestions include: a book donation to

    the class on behalf of the child celebrating their

    birthday, craft supplies for the class to share, a

    donation to a charity that the school supports in your

    child’s name, a pencil, stickers, or crayons. In addition

    to this, we would like for you to reinforce our message

    of not sharing food items. Although we promote

    sharing, for example, of books, toys, ideas, materials,

    etc., the sharing of any food item is absolutely not

    permitted. Frequent hand washing is also an important

    step in preventing cross contamination.

    While we cannot guarantee an allergen free

    environment, together, we can do our best for the

    safety of all children at St. Bernard. We count on the

    care of staff, parents, and students, in establishing a

    common understanding of the severity of anaphylaxis.

    Full community co-operation will help us prevent

    incidences of medical emergencies due to anaphylactic

    reactions.

    ***************************************************

    PLEASE HAVE ALL ITEMS

    TAKEN CARE OF PRIOR TO

    START OF SCHOOL:

    We are a school of over 700

    students and 60+ staff in the

    building, and it is very important that

    we all work efficiently in our homes

    and our school. Unnecessary

    disruptions throughout the day disrupt

    student and staff work. Lunches,

    homework, dress code, projects, last

    minute forms and funds, and any other

    items should be tended to prior to the

    beginning of the school day. Your co-

    operation in this matter will support us

    in maximizing our order and

    productivity at the school.

  • 2018 - 2019 ∙ ROOTED IN CHRIST: WE BELONG, WE BELIEVE, WE BECOME

    HOMEWORK AND

    COMMUNICATION Every student should be receiving regular

    homework and every class has a means of

    communicating this important aspect of

    school to parents—whether it be via agenda,

    communication pouches or folders or

    electronically through apps such as Remind

    101, Twitter or Instagram. This information

    has or will be communicated to you. If you

    are unsure, please contact your classroom

    teacher immediately.

    Be sure to support homework expectations.

    Homework in grade school reinforces and

    extends classroom learning and helps kids

    practice important study skills. It also helps

    them develop a sense of responsibility and a

    work ethic that will benefit them beyond the

    classroom. In addition to making sure your

    child knows that you see homework as a

    priority, you can help by creating an effective

    study environment. Any well-lit,

    comfortable, and quiet workspace with the

    necessary supplies will do. Avoiding

    distractions (like a TV in the background or

    computer games in the same space) and

    setting up a start and end time can also help.

    While your child does homework, be

    available to interpret assignment

    instructions, offer guidance, answer

    questions, and review the completed work.

    But resist the urge to provide the correct

    answers or complete the assignments

    yourself. Learning from mistakes is part of

    the process and you don't want to take this

    away from your child. (www.kidshealth.org).

    We thank you for your partnership in

    student success!

    http://www.kidshealth.org/

  • 2018 - 2019 ∙ ROOTED IN CHRIST: WE BELONG, WE BELIEVE, WE BECOME

    Staff Communications &

    Appointments Every effort will be made by your child’s

    teacher to keep you informed of his/her progress and involvement in class. If you wish to speak with a teacher, a note sent with your child requesting a call is usually sufficient.

    If, however, you wish to contact a teacher by telephone, please telephone the office. If the teacher is not available at the time of your call, you are asked to leave a message with your name and the name of your child should last names be different, and the phone numbers of where you can be reached. No adult outside of school staff should

    arrive unannounced during school hours to any space in the school other than

    the front office. Not only is it disruptive to classes, but it does not provide the

    opportunity for good communication and creates a safety alert to staff. To report firstly to the front office is also a Safe Schools Policy: all visits to the school must begin at the front office where

    visitors must wait for instructions. If you have a scheduled appointment with the

    teacher and/or Principal and cannot make the appointment, please call the school as soon as possible and we will

    reschedule. At times, full resource teams prepare for meetings and last

    minute cancellations result in delays in gathering School Support Teams a

    second time. Be sure to honour all school appointments.

    DRESS CODE IS VERY IMPORTANT EACH REGULAR DAY YOUR CHILD ARRIVE TO SCHOOL IN;

    ➢ A PLAIN, SOLID WHITE OR SOLID NAVY BLUE TOP SOLID; NOT STRIPES, POLKA DOTS, LARGE LOGOS. KEEP IT SIMPLE; PLAIN-WHITEOR NAVY AND SOLID ➢ SOLID NAVY BLUE OR BLACK BOTTOMS (dress pants, casual pants, kneelength skirts – NO

    black or blue jeans (NO denim, short skirts or tights). Black bottoms have been customary in the past and are easy to find.

    ➢ ST. BERNARD SPIRIT WEAR

    ➢ SWEATSHIRTS AND SWEATERS TO BE WORN

    INDOORS MUST BE SCHOOL COLOURS

    ***THESE SIMPLE ITEMS CONSTITUTE THE APPROPRIATE DRESS CODE FOR ST. BERNARD

    CATHOLIC SCHOOL*** PLEASE AVOID SENDING YOUR CHILD IN DENIM (JEANS), SHORT OR INAPPROPRIATE CLOTHING SUCH AS TIGHTS, PLEATHER OR LEATHER PANTS, GYM PANTS WITH STRIPES AND SHIRTS WITH LARGE LOGOS. A GOOD RULE OF THUMB IS, IF YOU ARE UNSURE OF THE ITEM, DO NOT BUY IT OR WEAR IT TO VIEW THE APPROPRIATE DRESS CODE POLICY, PLEASE VISIT: http://www.tcdsb.org/FORPARENTS/DressCode/Pages/default.aspx Appropriate Dress Code requires consistency and parental support to be effective. Please purchase ONLY items that comply with the dress code. DRESS DOWN DAYS ARE TRADITIONALLY THE FINAL

    FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH AS NOTED ON THE MONTHLY CALENDAR.

  • 2018 - 2019 ∙ ROOTED IN CHRIST: WE BELONG, WE BELIEVE, WE BECOME

    PAYING FOR A SCHOOL TRIP OR FOOD? SCHOOL CASH ONLINE

    CONVENIENT, SAFE AND RELIABLE:

    TO REGISTER:Follow these easy instructions to create your School Cash

    Online account today.

    CREATE YOUR PROFILE: HTTPS://TCDSB.SCHOOLCASHONLINE.COM/

    CLICK ON “GET STARTED TODAY”

    1. Confirm Your Email: Check your inbox for the email confirmation and click on the link inside. Sign in with your new login details.

    2. Add a Student: Click “Add Student” and

    fill in the required fields with your child’s details.

    -PAYMENT OPTIONS-

    A. CREDIT CARD Pay with Visa or

    MasterCard on School Cash Online by

    entering your credit card number, CVV

    number (the three digits on the back of

    your card),card expiry date, and billing

    info.

    B. E CHECK: An electronic version

    of a paper check used to make payments online. Anyone with checking or savings

    account can pay by eCheck through School Cash Online.

    C. MY WALLET An online wallet that

    can be loaded to hold funds and pay

    for your child’s fees on School Cash

    Online. myWallet also allows you to allocate funds to pay for school fees at

    a later date, as you would with a gift

    card.

    MEDICATION

    Principals, teachers and support staff of the TCDSB are not permitted to administer any type of prescription medication during the school day, unless we have written, authorization signed by you the parent, and the prescribing physician. The forms to dispense any medication must be updated on a regular basis and are available from the school principal. Please be advised that staff in TCDSB schools will not dispense non-prescription medications to students. Students who require an Epi-Pen must have 2 Epi-Pens at school: one to be kept in the office and one to be kept with the student at all times. Two Epi-Pens are necessary for any student to attend a regular excursion. Three Epi-Pens are necessary for overnight excursions. Students that require “puffers” should have one at school and at home. All medications will be stored in the main office. Please notify the school if your child suffers from any type of allergy or medical condition.

    https://tcdsb.schoolcashonline.com/

  • 2018 - 2019 ∙ ROOTED IN CHRIST: WE BELONG, WE BELIEVE, WE BECOME

    WILL THE SCHOOL BUS BE LATE?

    FOR BUS SCHEDULES: VISIT: https://www.tcdsb.org/schools/stbernard

    /Transportation/Pages/default.aspx PARENTS, WOULD YOU LIKE TO KNOW

    AHEAD OF TIME IF YOUR CHILD’S BUS WILL BE LATE?

    THERE IS NOW A WAY TO ACCESS THIS INFORMATION WITHOUT HAVING TO CALL

    THE SCHOOL! A MESSAGE FROM THE TORONTO SCHOOL

    TRANSIT GROUP: Thanks to all families who have signed up

    on the transportation portal as it will allow us to communicate and keep you updated

    on service related issues. If you haven’t signed up yet, please visit:

    https://busplannerweb.torontoschoolbus.o

    rg/Subscriptions/Login.aspx.

    The portal will continue to be your one stop shop for valuable information. In addition, you can get information

    about transportation services for your child

    by calling our transportation office at

    416-394-4BUS (416-394-4287)

    CELL PHONES AND ELECTRONICS

    Please do not send any electronic devices with your child(ren). If you feel that your child needs to carry a cell phone to and from school, please note that it MUST be turned off and put away while on school property UNLESS THE TEACHER PERMITS SPECIFIC USE OF THE DEVICE FOR EDUCATION PURPOSES (BYOD POLICY) AND THAT TEACHER IS DIRECTLY SUPERVISING THE USE OF THE DEVICE. If you have an urgent matter, we will be happy to get your child for you. Simply call the office. The school is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged items. Should students not comply with this simple rule, the electronic device can be confiscated. These devices have proven to be very distracting and have disrupted lessons. It is imperative that all students, when using their devices or school devices accessing the TCDSB electronic communications systems under staff supervision, comply by the rules of the Acceptable Use Policy of the TCDSB when accessing data or devices. Students must follow the AUP in order to prevent themselves from being banned from usage. The rule remains: OFF AND INVISIBLE”.

    https://busplannerweb.torontoschoolbus.org/Subscriptions/Login.aspxhttps://busplannerweb.torontoschoolbus.org/Subscriptions/Login.aspx

  • 2018 - 2019 ∙ ROOTED IN CHRIST: WE BELONG, WE BELIEVE, WE BECOME

    **NEW** SAFE ARRIVAL: THE NEW WAY TO REPORT STUDENT ABSENCE AND LATENESS SafeArrival is an absence management feature with SchoolMessenger that

    improves student safety and makes it easy for you to let the school know about your child’s absence. You are asked to report your child’s absence in advance whenever possible using one of these convenient methods: SchoolMessenger app (free)

    1. Provide your email address to the school. 2. Get the app from the Apple App Store or the

    Google Play Store (or from the links at https://go.schoolmessenger.com).

    3. Tap Sign Up to create your account. 4. Select Attendance from the menu, and then

    select Report an Absence.

    Web and Mobile Web: go.schoolmessenger.com

    1. Provide your email address to the school. 2. Go to the website. 3. Click Sign Up to create your account. 4. Select Attendance from the menu, then select

    Report an Absence

    Interactive Toll-free Phone

    1. Call the toll-free, interactive telephone system at 1 (833) 251-3286.

    2. Follow the instructions to report an absence.

    Absences can be reported in advance:

    • 24 hours/day • 7 days a week • For any school day in the school term

    Up to the cut-off time on the day of the absence.

    Whenever an absence is reported or updated, you will receive a confirmation notice by email and/or text message (assuming you have provided your contact information to the school).

    If you don’t report your child’s absence in advance, the automated notification system will try to contact you (using the communication preferences if you have set them up in the SchoolMessenger app). This may include

    push notifications to the app, email, SMS text message, phone calls. You will be asked to provide the reason for your child’s absence immediately. You may do so using the phone line, website or mobile app.

    If an absence is not explained within approximately 20 minutes of the time that the school starts the notification process, school staff will follow-up to make sure that your child is safe. If you try to explain an absence using SafeArrival but are then told that it is past the cut-off time, please contact the school directly.

    If you don’t want to receive notifications when your child is absent,

    be sure to report your child’s absence in advance. If you do receive notifications of your child’s absence, be sure to provide the reason as quickly as possible, using one of the 3 methods listed above or during the phone call notification itself.

    Excursions and Field Trips

    Educational trips which extend learning opportunities in curriculum areas do take place from time to time. Teachers follow appropriate Board procedures when planning these excursions. A limited number of trips may be planned by teachers. BY LAW the school must have on file permission forms which must be signed by the parents/guardians. If on the day of the excursion your child did not return his/her form, the student will remain at the school. VERBAL TELEPHONE PERMISSION IS NEVER ACCEPTABLE IN THESE CIRCUMSTANCES. In order to avoid disappointment, hand in forms as early as possible. This helps teachers to organize groupings for supervision and to finalize payment and number of attendees for busses and venues. Last minute items delay departures and create disruptions to an otherwise enjoyable day. IMPORTANT: PLEASE INFORM THE OFFICE OF ANY

    CHANGES REGARDING CONTACT INFORMATION. IN

    THE CASE OF AN EMERGENCY, WE WOULD NEED

    TO CONTACT YOU. WE CANNOT DO SO SHOULD

    YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION NOT BE UP TO

    DATE. BE SURE TO UPDATE YOUR CURRENT

    CONTACT INFORMATION AND YOUR EMERGENCY

    CONTACT INFORMATION.

    https://go.schoolmessenger.com/

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    LUNCHTIME

    DOES YOUR CHILD HAVE A

    NUTRITIOUS AND SATISFYING LUNCH

    THAT WILL HEALTHILY SUSTAIN

    THEM THROUGHOUT THEIR LONG

    DAY?

    (JUST A NOTE TO PARENTS: YOU ARE

    DOING A VERY GOOD JOB!! KEEP IT

    UP…WE HAVE NOTICED A

    DIFFERENCE!!!)

    One of the benefits of the media is how it

    informs us regarding our children’s health and the

    importance of good nutrition for PROPER

    GROWTH AND TO SUSTAIN FOCUS AND

    ENERGY.

    Many children come to school with an

    excellent lunch and snacks that they enjoy and that

    are not processed or pre-packaged. Although the

    school can provide the occasional snack, providing

    the best nutrition is a parental responsibility and

    should be handled conscientiously, as it is for the

    many of our students. It has been noted that several

    students crave and search for good, nutritious food

    from other students. Others are clearly eating

    foods that are processed, filled with empty calories

    and refined sugar. This clearly effects their focus

    and behavior. Please make good nutrition and

    sustenance for proper growth a priority for your

    child’s busy day and healthy development.

    NO PERMISSIONS TO LEAVE SCHOOL

    GROUNDS:

    To further ensure student well-being and safety,

    students will not be permitted to leave school

    property to purchase a lunch at a neighborhood

    food establishment unless they are signed out

    and accompanied by the parent/ guardian of the

    child, or a PRE-authorized adult. The

    responsible, pre-authorized adult must have

    previous written consent from the parent, a record

    of which must be on file in the school office.

    Children are encouraged to eat lunch at home if a

    parent or caregiver is at home every day.

    Children going home for lunch should leave

    the school no later than 11:15 a.m and return

    to school no later than 12:13pm.

    If your child eats lunch at school, please

    ensure that he/she brings a lunch to school

    every day. We ask that lunches not be

    brought to school for the students.

    In emergencies, when lunch must be

    delivered please, DO NOT BRING

    FAST FOOD :

    WE MUST ALL support healthy eating

    initiatives for overall health.

    **We ask that lunches brought in be clearly

    marked and left with the office staff in the main

    office by 11:15 or SOONER. Students can pick

    up their lunch at THE OFFICE during their

    respective lunch period. Parents/Guardians

    will not be permitted to drop off lunches in the

    classrooms, nor will students be permitted to

    pick up their lunches during class time. This is

    to minimize disruption during important

    instructional time in the classroom.

    The school is not responsible should a lunch

    go ‘missing’ or is dropped or spilled.

    Students staying at school for lunch must

    follow all the lunch rules.

    Students have limited time to finish their lunches

    so it is important to be on time.

    PLEASE NOTE: IF THE SCHOOL HAS ANY

    CONCERNS REGARDING A STUDENTS’ WELL

    BEING, WHICH INCLUDES REGULAR, HEALTHLY

    LUNCHES, STAFF WILL CONSULT WITH

    ADMINISTRATION WITH THEIR CONCERNS.

    FOLLOW UP MAY INCLUDE CONTACT WITH THE

    PARENT BY THE TEACHER OR

    ADMINISTRATION, SOCIAL WORK

    CONSULTATION, OR CATHOLIC CHILDREN’S

    AID CONSULTATION FOR SUPPORT. IF YOU

    HAVE DIFFICULTY MEETING YOUR CHILD’S

    NUTRITIONAL NEEDS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR

    CHILD’S TEACHER OR THE PRINCIPAL TO

    DISCUSS. THANK YOU.

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    -PEDESTRIAN AND DRIVER SAFETY REMINDERS-

    BOTH SIDES OF DUCKWORTH STREET (The front of the school) IS A PICK UP AND DROP

    OFF AREA FOR BUSES ONLY. THE SCHOOL OR BOARD ARE NOT

    RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY TICKETS INCURRED BY ANYONE NOT FOLLOWING TRAFFIC

    LAWS OR PARKING BYLAWS. READ SIGNAGE CAREFULLY AND PLEASE FOLLOW SUGGESTIONS FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL AS

    PROVIDED BELOW; CARE-COURTESY-VIGILANCE FOR THE

    SAFETY OF ALL

    ***MORNING DROP OFF: WHENEVER POSSIBLE, WALK TO SCHOOL***

    ➢ USE THURODALE DRIVE AND

    SURROUNDING STREETS. IT IS BETTER TO WALK A BIT OF A DISTANCE THAN TO HAVE INCIDENCES OCCUR DUE TO CONGESTION ISSUES.

    ➢ STUDENTS MUST WAIT IN THE

    SCHOOLYARD AND ENTER THE SCHOOL WITH THEIR CLASSES AT THE 8:30 BELL.

    ➢ AVOID USING THE SCHOOL PARKING

    LOT. USING THE PARKING LOT POSES DANGERS FOR PEDESTRIANS, PREVENTS TEACHERS FROM TENDING TO THEIR DAILY DUTIES AND BLOCKS OTHERS FROM LEAVING. The school parking lot is not a “kiss and ride”

    or drop off area. It is VERY DANGEROUS to drop off a child in an active and crowded

    parking lot. Use the surrounding streets and be careful when driving and walking during the busy drop off and pick up times.

    ***AFTERNOON PICK UP: WHENEVER POSSIBLE, WALK HOME***

    ➢ STUDENTS PICKED UP AT THE END OF

    THE DAY IN THE SCHOOLYARD SHOULE BE WALKED SAFELY TO

    THEIR VEHICLES OR HOME. BE SURE TO HOLD YOUR CHILD’S HAND. REMIND YOU CHILD NOT TO RUN AND TO STOP, AND TO LOOK AND LISTEN. DO NOT USE DUCKWORTH STREET FOR PICK UP OR DROP OFF.

    STUDENTS MUST NOT BE PICKED UP FROM THE BUS LINE OR IN THE FRONT FOYER.

    ➢ NO STUDENT IS TO BE SIGNED OUT AT

    THE END OF THE DAY BETWEEN 2:30 AND 3:00 PM UNLESS WRITTEN NOTICE HAS BEEN PROVIDED TO THE CLASSROOM TEACHER IN THE MORNING.

    SIGNOUT DURING THE FINAL HALF HOUR OF THE DAY DISRUPTS LEARNING AND CREATES CONGESTION AND CONFUSION IN THE FRONT OFFICE AT ONE OF THE BUSIEST TIMES OF THE DAY. DISMISSAL IS AT 3:00 PM.

    WE MUST ALL RESPECT THESE PROCEDURES AND TIMES.

    WE MUST ALL WORK TOGETHER FOR THE SAFETY

    AND LEARNING OF ALL STUDENTS. **************************************************

    REMEMBER: SAFETY OVER CONVENIENCE!!! **************************************************

    DISRUPTIONS TO THE SCHOOL DAY: PLEASE HAVE ALL ITEMS TAKEN CARE OF PRIOR

    TO THE SCHOOL DAY START

    As a school of almost 700 students, it is very

    important that we all work efficiently in our

    homes and our school. Unnecessary

    disruptions throughout the day delays student

    and staff work. Lunches, homework, visits

    and any other items should be tended to prior

    to the beginning of the school

    day. Your co-operation in this

    matter will support us in

    maximizing our order and

    productivity at the school.

    ***ATTENTION: DOES YOUR CHILD TAKE THE SCHOOL BUS???*** Please note: If your child is registered to ride the school bus, he or she must

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    ride the school bus and not take the liberty to walk home or be picked up from the bus line on any given day. All students must adhere to all bus safety rules and must ride the buses to and from school every day. Failure to do so can lead to the loss of bus privileges and parents will be responsible to devise a plan for safe travel to and from school for their child. Please discuss this with your child if he or she is a bus student. Students either take the bus each day or they forfeit the use of school bus transportation. When bus students spontaneously decide to walk home or parents give permission to do so sporadically, there are gaps to safety. A STUDENT IS EITHER ON THE BUS OR OFF. THERE ARE NO HOP OFF /HOP ON OPTIONS. FRIENDS NOT ON THE BUS LIST ARE NOT PERMITTED TO TAKE THE BUS FOR “VISITS”. Please keep in mind that there are NINE buses that operate out of the school at the end of each day so we really do need your support. We appreciate your cooperation with this very important safety matter. SCHOOL SAFETY & VISITORS: In an effort to : keep our students safe at all times, the following has been implemented: ➢ All school doors are kept locked.

    ➢All visitors entering the school grounds and/or building, including parents/guardians, babysitters and siblings, must first report to the office to identify themselves. THIS IS A SCHOOL BOARD/SAFE SCHOOLS POLICY. ➢Parents are to drop off their children in the schoolyard at the beginning of the day. ➢Children are to wait in the yard until their teachers come to pick them up when the bell rings. *After school, parents are asked to pick up their children in the school yard. Because of the large number of children, the small space and lack of supervision, children cannot wait in the main office to be picked up after school. Dismissal is at 3 pm. Please make sure that all children are picked up on time.

    ***A NOTE TO PARENTS: IF YOU ARE IN THE

    BUILDING DURING A LOCKDOWN, PLEASE ENSURE

    THAT YOU TAKE PART IN THIS EMERGENCY

    PROCEDURE, REMAINING INDOORS AND

    PARTICIPATING AS REQUESTED SO AS NOT TO

    COMPROMISE THE SAFETY OF OUR STUDENTS BY

    EXITING OR OPENING DOORS AT ANY TIME

    DURING A LOCKDOWN.***

    PEDICULOSIS: Pediculosis is commonly known as

    lice, is a common, but pesky problem in schools and

    among children. Children are reminded not

    to share caps or hats, combs and brushes

    or hair accessories. Parents are

    encouraged to check regularly and to use

    preventative measures to ensure that their

    child(ren) do not contract any lice.

    Kids and Flu The flu germs spread when people cough, sneeze or

    talk. The flu germs can also live on surfaces like

    toys, countertops, and door handles for up to eight

    hours.

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    Students can pass the flu germs to each other, to

    school staff and to family members before they

    show symptoms. Children under five, seniors and

    people in poor health are at greater risk of

    complications from flu.

    Vaccination is the best protection against flu. It

    takes 2 weeks for the vaccine to be fully effective so

    get it early.

    Tips on staying healthy this flu Season:

    1. Get your flu shot early 2. Wash your hands often 3. Avoid touching face and eyes 4. Cover your cough or sneeze 5. Do not share drinking cups and utensils 6. Disinfect common surfaces like door

    handles, hand railings, keyboards, cell

    phones and tablets.

    For more information, visit toronto.ca/health/flu

    GREAT THINGS ARE

    HAPPENING WITH THE BEARS!!

    WE ARE THANKFUL FOR OUR

    BEAUTIFUL COMMUNITY

    ROOTED IN FAITH

    We are grateful for a GREAT

    start! Thank you, grade three

    classes for your preparations for

    our First School Mass of the Year

    and for this very beautifully

    welcoming display in the school

    foyer.

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    SOFTBALL

    AND THE BIKE

    RODEO

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    GRADE 5s at QUEEN’S PARK

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    Our next meeting is on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH AT 7 PM in

    the Library. We look forward to seeing you there!

    OUR FIRST CATHOLIC SCHOOL PARENT

    COUNCIL OF 2019-2020

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    UNITY CHARITY COMES TO ST. BERNARD: DEMONSTRATING THE ART OF HIP HOP, SPOKEN WORD,

    GRAFFITI ART AND BEATBOXING…YOU NEVER KNOW UNTIL

    YOU TRY!! EVERYONE HAS A TALENT…BELIEVE IN

    YOURSELF!

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    Update on Negotiations with CUPE The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) is involved in province-wide, central collective bargaining with the Council of Trustee Associations and the provincial government. At the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB), CUPE represents caretaking, maintenance and warehouse staff, office clerical and technical staff, school based support staff including Child and Youth Workers and Education Assistants, and secondary school supervisors as well as International Language Instructors. The TCDSB has been advised that the members of the CUPE may begin job action as early as Monday, September 30, beginning with work-to-rule sanctions. The health and safety of students and staff is deeply important to us. If there is any impact to regular school operations, parents will receive communications through the following methods:

    • School Messenger (please ensure that your school has current and up to date telephone numbers and email addresses on file for your family)

    • Twitter (follow @TCDSB)

    • TCDSB website www.tcdsb.org

    • 24-hour telephone information line 416-222-8282 ext. 2873 The Board wishes to assure parents and students that every effort will be made to ensure that all elementary and secondary schools, day care centres, before- and after-school programs and nutrition programs will continue to remain open as long as it is safe to do so. School bus transportation for eligible students will continue. Parents are encouraged to contact their local school principal with any questions or issues of local concern.

    Introducing the Secondary School Online Application for Registration

    (SECSOAR.TCDSB.ORG) We are announcing some exciting news regarding the Secondary School Application Process for enrolment in September 2020. On Tuesday, October 15, 2019, the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) will officially launch the new Secondary School Online Application website, SECSOAR.TCDSB.ORG. Some exciting features of the online application include:

    • easy tracking of the status of your child’s application,

    • complete the Specialty Program Application along with your regular program application through one application,

    • email notifications for offers of placement,

    • accept/decline offers of placement you receive electronically. Important note: a current email address on file with your elementary school is required in order to create your child’s application/account on October 15th, 2019. If you do not have an email address on file, please be sure to submit this information to your elementary school office before Tuesday, October 8th, 2019. For a full guide to completing the on line application, please visit the TCDBS website at www.tcdsb.org → Admissions & Placement Department page, to view the “Parent Guide to Completing the Secondary School Online Application” information guide.

    PARENT OPPORTUNITIES & INFORMATION Safe Schools Advisory Committee: Parent Reps Needed TCDSB Seeks 2 Parent Reps for Safe School Advisory Committee. Application deadline October 18, 2019. Click here for an application and more information.

    TCDSB ENVIRONMENT STEERING COMMITTEE TCDSB is seeking 2 community/parent representatives for its Environment Steering Committee. All positions are voluntary and candidates must be parents who presently have children enrolled in TCDSB.

    http://www.tcdsb.org/https://www.tcdsb.org/FORPARENTS/Pages/Current-Openings--Parent-Membership-on-Commmittees.aspxhttps://www.tcdsb.org/FORPARENTS/Pages/Current-Openings--Parent-Membership-on-Commmittees.aspx

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    Applications are available at: https://www.tcdsb.org/FORPARENTS/Documents/Parent-%20Community%20Member%20Application%20Form-2016-R.pdf Completed applications can be sent via email to [email protected] Application deadline: OCTOBER 25, 2019 Toronto CPIC Annual Report 2018-2019 Click here to access the Toronto Catholic Parent Involvement Committee Annual Report for 2018-2019.

    CPIC Elections October 28 and 29, 2019 Nomination forms accepted until October 18, 2019 https://www.tcdsb.org/CPIC-Elections

    STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES & INFORMATION TDCAA Athletics Girls Basketball West and Girls Field Hockey Season are underway Coming soon:

    • Cross Country Championships: Friday, October 25 at Etobicoke Centennial

    • Golf Championship: Thursday October 3 at Station Creek Golf Club

    • Tennis Preliminaries: o Junior Tournament: Thursday October 10 at Mayfair Wesr o Senior Tournament Thursday October 17 at Mayfair West

    • Tennis Championship: Wednesday, October 30 at Mayfair West Click here for a full list of upcoming TDCAA events. Elementary Athletics October 16, 2019—Elementary Cross-Country Regionals (North and South) October 17, 2019— Elementary Cross-Country Regionals (East and West) October 22, 2019-- Elementary Cross-Country City Finals High School Open Houses for Grade 8 Students and Their Families High school information nights are being hosted at secondary schools around the City until October 16th. Click here for a complete schedule of dates, times and locations. Ontario Colleges Information Fair October 23-24 at the Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place https://ocif.ca/ TCDSB Newcomer Student Leadership Conference TCDSB will once again welcome newcomer students at the annual Newcomer Student Leadership Conference, which will be held this year on Wednesday, October 16. TCDSB schools are invited to extend an invitation to at least two newcomer students from grades 7 to 12 (maximum of 10) to attend this free event. Click here to complete online event registration on or before October 2, 2019.

    BOARD & COMMITTEE MEETINGS OAPCE: Oct. 1 Student Achievement Committee: Oct. 2 Labour Relations Ad Hoc Committee: Oct. 3 By-Laws Ad Hoc Committee: Oct. 7 Governance and Policy Committee: Oct. 8 Corporate Services Committee: Oct. 10 SEAC: Oct. 16 Regular Board: Oct. 17 Click here to review information and agendas.

    https://www.tcdsb.org/FORPARENTS/Documents/Parent-%20Community%20Member%20Application%20Form-2016-R.pdfhttps://www.tcdsb.org/FORPARENTS/Documents/Parent-%20Community%20Member%20Application%20Form-2016-R.pdfmailto:[email protected]://www.tcdsb.org/FORPARENTS/ParentInvolvement/Publications/Documents/CPIC_2018-2019_ANNUAL_REPORT.pdfhttps://www.tcdsb.org/CPIC-Electionshttps://www.tcdsb.org/ProgramsServices/SchoolProgramsK12/HealthOutdoorPhysEd/TDCAA/Pages/tcdsb-athletics.aspxhttps://www.tcdsb.org/school/OpenHouses/Pages/default.aspxhttps://www.tcdsb.org/school/OpenHouses/Pages/default.aspxhttps://ocif.ca/https://www.tcdsb.org/FORCOMMUNITY/Newcomers/Pages/newcomer-conference-registration.aspxhttps://www.tcdsb.org/FORCOMMUNITY/Newcomers/Pages/newcomer-conference-registration.aspxhttps://www.tcdsb.org/Board/TrusteesoftheBoard/boardmeeting/Pages/BoardMeeting.aspx

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    To view minutes or video broadcasts from previous meetings, select the Past Meetings tab on the page. Policies Currently Under Review/Revision: Update to Trustee Code of Conduct Policy T.04 Update to Awards Funds and Scholarships Policy FF.01 Update to Catholic School Parent Councils Policy S.10

    EVENTS AND INFORMATION • October is Hispanic Canadian Heritage Month

    • October is also Principals’ Month Recognition Days:

    • October 2, 2019 Custodial Workers’ Appreciation Day

    • October 5, 2019 World Teachers’ Day

    • October 25, 2019 Early Childhood Educators and Childcare Worker Appreciation Day Walk to School Day: October 2, 2019 Walk to School Day is an opportunity for all of us—students, staff, families—to focus on improved health and well-being, active lifestyles and building safer communities for everyone. Register your school for Walk to School Day and receive a Certificate of Participation from Canada Walks. Click here for more information. Feast of Creation: An Ecumenical Gathering Celebrate the Season of Creation with contemplative prayer and music. Friday, October 4 from 6:30 – 8 p.m. at St. Basil’s Church (50 St. Joseph Street, Toronto). Click here for more information on this and other upcoming events at The Mary Ward Centre. World Mental Health Day October 10, 2019 https://www.tcdsb.org/pages/world-mental-health-day.aspx System-Wide PA Day October 11, 2019 Thanksgiving October 14, 2019 International Day for Eradication of Poverty October 17, 2019 https://www.tcdsb.org/pages/international-day-for-eradication-of-poverty.aspx Inaugural Rosary Bowl The Toronto Rosary Bowl will take place Saturday, October 19th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Blessed Cardinal Newman (100 Brimley Road South, Scarborough). Click here for more information about this family-friendly event. Federal Election October 21, 2019 School Bus Safety Week October 20-25, 2019 School bus driver appreciation day October 22, 2019 https://www.tcdsb.org/pages/international-day-for-eradication-of-poverty.aspx Mark Your Calendar! Special Services Information Fair November 9, 2019 (watch for details www.tcdsb.org)

    https://www.tcdsb.org/Board/environment/transport/Pages/Walk-to-School-Month-.aspxhttps://www.tcdsb.org/Board/NurturingOurCatholicCommunity/News/2019-2020/Pages/MaryWardCentre.aspxhttps://www.tcdsb.org/Board/NurturingOurCatholicCommunity/News/2019-2020/Pages/MaryWardCentre.aspxhttps://www.tcdsb.org/pages/world-mental-health-day.aspxhttps://www.tcdsb.org/pages/international-day-for-eradication-of-poverty.aspxhttps://www.tcdsb.org/Board/NurturingOurCatholicCommunity/News/2019-2020/Pages/RosaryBowl.aspxhttps://www.tcdsb.org/pages/international-day-for-eradication-of-poverty.aspxhttp://www.tcdsb.org/

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    TORONTO CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEES

    2019 - 2020Wards

    1. Joseph Martino 416-512-3401 8. Garry Tanuan 416-512-3408

    2. Markus de Domenico 416-512-3402 9. Norm Di Pasquale 416-512-3409

    3. Ida Li Preti 416-512-3403 10. Daniel Di Giorgio 416-512-3410

    4. Teresa Lubinski 416-512-3404 11. Angela Kennedy 416-512-3411

    5. Maria Rizzo, Chair 416-512-3405 12. Nancy Crawford 416-512-3412

    6. Frank D’Amico 416-512-3406 Taylor Dallin, Student Trustee 416-512-3413

    7. Michael Del Grande, Vice-Chair 416-512-3407 Kathy Nguyen, Student Trustee 416-512-3417

    Rory McGuckin, Director of Education 80 Sheppard Ave. E., Toronto, ON · Website: www.tcdsb.org

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  • THE VIRTUE OF THE MONTH IS

    -GRATITUDE- Quote of the month: “This is the day the Lord has

    made. Let us rejoice and be glad.” THE ST. BERNARD NEWSLETTER IS AVAILABLE: VISIT OUR PORTAL:

    https://www.tcdsb.org/schools/stbernard/Newsletter

    SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

    SEPT 30TH 1 2 http://thelunchlady.ca

    3 4 5

    ORANGE

    SHIRT DAY

    OPEN HOUSE AND

    BBQ (pre-orders

    only) 5:30-6:30

    bbq, 6:30-7:30

    classes

    MADONNA SS VISITS

    ST. BERNARD

    DEADLINE FOR

    ST. BRENARD

    SPIRIT WEAR

    AND DRESS

    DOWN FOR $1

    6 7 8 9 10 11 12

    DIVISIONAL

    CROSS COUNTRY

    MEET:CENTENNIAL

    PARK (postponed)

    THANKSGIVING MASS 9 AM

    ALL ARE WELCOME

    (tentative)

    PA DAY

    13 14 15 16 17 18 19

    ***DEADLINE FOR ALL

    FOOD ORDERS***

    Online High School

    APP. OPEN:

    DEADLINE OCT 29TH

    REGIONAL CROSS

    COUNTRY MEET:

    CENTENNIAL PARK

    20 21 22 23 24 26

    FEDERAL

    ELECTION

    CITY FINALS CROSS

    COUNTRY MEETZ; EARLE

    BALES PARK

    DRESS DOWN $1

    27 28 29 30

    CLASS PICS AND

    RETAKE DAY

    COOKIES $1

    31. HalloweenDance-a-Thon

    HAVE A SAFE AND FUN

    HALLOWEEN!!!

    PROGRESS REPORTS

    NOVEMBER 13TH, 2018 DUE DATE FOR

    HIGH SCHOOL

    APPLICATIONS

    FOR ALL GR. 8s

    FOOD ORDERS for NOVEMBER are Online ONLY UNTIL OCT. 15TH:

    Register at https://tcdsb.schoolcashonline.com/

    -Make a list of things for which you are grateful.-

    DON’T FORGET: DRESS CODE IS

    SIMPLE: TOP: NAVY

    OR WHITE (SOLID)

    BOTTOM: NAVY OR

    BLACK

    SEE NEWSLETTER

    FOR DETAILS.

    ALWAYS BRING A

    NUTRITIOUS, PACKED

    LUNCH WITH YOU IN THE

    MORNING: REMEMBER

    STUDENTS HAVE

    ALLERGIES: NO NUTS,

    FISH, SESAME: SEE

    NEWSLETTER FOR DETAILS

    DO NOT PARK IN

    FRONT OF THE

    SCHOOL. ALWAYS

    PARK AWAY FROM THE

    SCHOOL AND WALK

    THE DISTANCE FOR

    STUDENT SAFETY: DO

    NOT CREATE TRAFFIC

    CONGESTION

    REMEMBER: SAFETY

    OVER CONVENIENCE!!

    -CELL PHONES ARE

    OFF AND INVISIBLE-

    -DO NOT BRING

    VALUABLES TO

    SCHOOL- THE

    SCHOOL IS NOT

    RESPONSIBLE FOR

    LOST, STOLEN OR

    DAMAGED ITEMS.

    ALWAYS CALL

    IN ABSENCES:

    416-393-5261

    CLEARLY STATE

    STUDENT

    NAME,

    GRADE,

    TEACHER AND

    THE REASON

    FOR ABSENCE

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