TCDSB Concussion Protocol

The TCDSB has a Concussion Protocol in place. The concussion policy can be found here:https://www.tcdsb.org/Board/Policies/Documents/Concussion%20Policy.pdf

And the related concussion protocol forms are here:http://www.tcdsb.org/Board/Policies/Pages/Concussion-Protocol-Forms.aspx

Regina Mundi

Catholic School

70 Playfair Ave Toronto, Ontario

M6B 2P9 Tel. 416 - 393 5362 Fax. 416 – 393 5400

E. Maggiacomo, Principal

A. Cianchetti, Vice Principal

G. Iuliano-Marrello, Superintendent, 416 222 8282, ext. 2267

Maria Rizzo Trustee,

416 222 8282, ext. 3405

Enrolment: 422

St. Charles Parish 811 Lawrence Avenue West

416 - 787-0369

TRUSTEES 2014-2015 Wards 1. Joseph Martino 2. Ann Andrachuk 3. Sal Piccininni 4. Patrizia Bottoni 5. Maria Rizzo 6. Frank D’Amico 7. Mike Del Grande 8. Garry Tanuan 9. Jo-Ann Davis 10. Barbara Poplawski 11. Angela Kennedy 12. Nancy Crawford Student Trustees Christopher MacDonald Hannah McGroarty

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TORONTO

Principal’s Message April, 2015

Virtue of the Month: Justice

“Let Justice flow like a stream, and righteousness like a river

that never goes dry”. – Amos 5:24

The month of March was a very busy one. Students enjoyed many

opportunities including: Pan Am Games Kick Off Assembly with a visit by

PACHI, the Pan Am Mascot, Autism Awareness Dance, Passion Play (grades

6-8), Chess Tournaments, Family Math Night, Scientists in the Schools

Program, and various class trips.

Congratulations to the students who received the Sacrament of

Reconciliation on March 12th. First Holy Communion will be celebrated on

April 25th at 2:00 pm at St. Charles Church. We also look forward to our

Grade 8 students receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation on Saturday, April

11th at 11:00 am.

The virtue for the month of April is JUSTICE. We will celebrate the

Resurrection of Jesus who is the ‘Just’ One who died for the sake of the

‘Unjust’, that He might lead people back to God. Justice is also an important

part of Catholic teaching beyond Christ’s Death and Resurrection. The need

for justice comes from the obligation to respect the dignity of every human

person. This dignity comes from being created in God’s image. Failing to

respect human dignity, including failing to do justice, is a failure to respect

the image of God in others. This is evident in this month’s quote, “Let justice

flow like a stream, and righteousness like a river that never goes dry.” (Amos

5:24).

We will be having Stations of the Cross on Thursday, April 2nd. Each

class will have their own individual time to go and reflect on the Stations of

the Cross.

Wishing you all a very Blessed and Holy Easter!

May God bless,

Mrs. Enza Maggiacomo Principal

Friday, April 3 - Good Friday - NO SCHOOL

Monday, April 6- Easter Monday - NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, April 7 - BACK TO SCHOOL

Dress Down Days

Helping our community…

September Angel Foundation $151.40

October CSAC Hallowe’en Dance $6,600.00

November Angel Foundation $187.12

December Dress Down Day “Me to We”

$260.85

January Angel Foundation $145.50

February Board Wide Civvies Day Angel Foundation

$136.90

February Dress Down Day Angel Foundation

$167.50

March Ice Cream Sales School-based issues

$333.18

March Dress Down Day $152.90

Thank you for your support!!

ShareLife

In light of the Lenten Season, the proceeds of

$350.00 from our Wednesday, April 1st pizza lunch

has been donated to ShareLife.

Cookie Fundraiser

Peanut/Nut Free Cookies will be available for purchase on Wednesday, April 8th to help support school based initiatives. Teachers will be collecting money prior to April 8th.

$1.50 each Chess Tournaments

Regina Mundi was well represented by Emily M. (gr3), Sara D. (gr4) and Erica G. (gr6) at the Girl’s Regional Chess Tournament. The girls played a total of 5 games.

Congratulations to Sara who won a Bronze medal in

her category and will be advancing to City Finals on April 9th. A big thank you to the volunteer drivers for

facilitating.

Well done girls, you have made Regina proud!

Abel A. (gr8), Ayrton M. (gr7), Daniel D. (gr6), Giacomo M. (gr5), Sara D. (gr4) and Pascal S. (gr3)

represented us at the Open Chess Tournament. Congratulations to Daniel who placed 1st in his

category and will be advancing to the City Finals on

April 10th. A big thank you to the volunteer drivers for facilitating.

A special thank you to all of the students who

participated in making Regina Mundi very proud!

Family Math Night at Regina Mundi

On Monday, March 30th, 2015, Regina Mundi hosted a very successful and interactive Family Math Night. Both parents and students participated together in a variety of fun and exciting math activities.

The workshops included: 1. Math is My Business: The students became financial

wizards who participated in financial literacy and learning to invest money earned to build equity with low, medium and high risk investments. (My investment portfolio)

2. Math + Science = Fun: The students started the workshop by sorting interesting objects in different ways – rocks, shells, pinecones, etc. Next, they used math to measure, estimate and count sweet and salty treats to make their own individual trail mix to take home! They mixed and measured yummy marshmallows, pretzels, and cereal. Their timing and measuring skills were put to the test with a homemade rollercoaster and guessing how fast it would roll depending on the height and speed. Finally, fun was had by all rolling dice to play “math golf”. Both parents and students did not want to leave, it was a huge success!

3. The Planet Up Close: The students participated in a fun-filled workshop using magnifying glasses and jeweler’s loupes to classify and sort things. The students learned about symmetry by creating a balancing toy. They explored geometry by making paper flowers bloom and discovering the hidden shapes in the natural world.

Names of participating families went into a draw to win a prize. The grand prize for the evening was an HP Deskjet 3050A and the winner was the Valenti family. Congratulations!!!

This evening was made possible through the Ontario Ministry of Education, Parent Reaching Out Grant (Pro-Grant) and through the generous donations of The Chess and Math Association and Venerello’s Bakery. We would also like to thank the Regina Mundi CSAC and in particular Mrs. D’Ambrosio and Mrs. Belsito for all their dedication, efforts and hard-work planning, organizing and making the evening a great success.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this evening a wonderful experience for everyone involved.

Knitting club news

The knitting club meets during morning recess. Busy

hands are fast at work in the library! As this is the

year of Charity, we made and have donated 20 hats and

scarves to St. Charles Church.

Thank you! to those parents who donated yarn.

A special Thank you! to our student leaders: Amanda

S. and Cristina V. for spearheading this initiative.

Well done everyone!!

Monthly Update from the Board April 2015

Second Phase of Budget Consultation

TCDSB thanks the many parents, students, staff and community members who participated in the first phase

of the budget consultation and provided feedback through the virtual Townhall, the online survey and in person through delegations at board and committee

meetings. The second phase of consultation will include further opportunities for feedback. Visit our website for

all the details. https://www.tcdsb.org/board/budgetandfinance/budget

consultation/pages/default.aspx

New Legislation Aims to Prevent On-Line Cyberbullying and Exploitation

On March 9, 2015, new legislation has come into effect to

protect all ages of Canadians from on-line cyberbullying

and exploitation on the internet. Named the “Protecting

Canadians from Online Crime Act”, the new law stands up

for victims band helps law enforcement officials better

protect our students.

A website has been created by the Canadian Centre for

Child Protection to help youth who are being exploited by

providing guidance in how to deal with online blackmail.

We encourage you to view this site: www.needhelpnow.ca

School Year Calendar The school year calendar for 2015-2016 has been

approved. This includes the professional activity days for elementary. The PA days for secondary school should be

approved soon. Check here for information https://www.tcdsb.org/school/SchoolYearCalendar/Pag

es/FutureSchoolYearCalendar.aspx.

Launch of New Three-Year Pastoral Plan April 22nd

"Together With One Voice--Harmonizing Faith in our

Families, Parishes and Schools"

The event with Cardinal Thomas Collins will be webcast

live through the board’s website. Further information will

be posted here: https://www.tcdsb.org/board/nurturingourcatholiccommunity/ne

ws/2014-2015/pages/launch-of-new-pastoral-plan-2015-

2018.aspx

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

holiceducationweek/pages/default.aspx