March 2016

TCDSB

www.tcdsb.org The Voice of Holy Angels 65 Jutland Road, Toronto, Ontario M8Z 2G6

Phone: 416 393-5329; Fax: 416 393-5437

Principal: Ms. Laurie Levay Vice-Principal Ms. Anna Garibotti Admin. Office Assistant: Mrs. Cathy Galati; Clerk Typist: Carole Mills

Doug Yack Superintendent- Area 2, 416-222-8282; Mrs. Ann Andrachuk, Trustee WARD 2; Pastor of Holy Angels Church: Fr.Peter

Happy Easter

As we prepare to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, let us dedicate ourselves to seeing the good

in everyone we encounter and spreading the Lord’s message of peace. As we celebrate the Easter

Triduum keep in mind the story and life of Jesus, and take time to pray and recommit ourselves.

Take time to enjoy celebrating with your family and renew and refresh yourself.

The Paschal mystery is the joy of our salvation. For God so loved the

world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him

might not perish but might have eternal life. For God did not send His Son

into the world to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved

through him. John 3:16‐17

May your Easter Season be blessed with God’s grace and may He abide

with you forever!

Bucketfilling Corner

"How can I get my child to be nicer?" is a question often asked in schools.

""Teach them. Treat children with kindness and then give them ideas and opportunities to express kindness themselves. Let them experi-ence first-hand the feel-good benefits of being kind." Our bucketfilling books teach, "When you fill someone else's bucket, you fill your own bucket, too."

Basically, children do what they are taught to do. Children learn to read by being taught how to read with coaching and practice. The same is true for any subject. Children learn to be responsible when adults give them developmentally appropriate responsibilities and help them develop these capabilities. The teaching process includes know how, encouragement, patience and practice.

Kindness is no different. Kindness is learned. Involved parents, grandparents, teachers, and other caregivers have the greatest influence on a child's life and what he learns. Our books give adults another tool to teach kindness by explaining, "the key to being happy is in this choice you make . . . will you fill a bucket or be mean and dip and take?" The choice is ours. If kindness is not valued and taught, then society's influence takes over.

One standard: "We are Bucket Fillers . . . we treat all people, including ourselves, with respect," gives children a rule of thumb to live by. This powerful group affirmation is about who we are. We're not perfect but we strive to be bucket fillers every day.

Kindness feels good to the receiver, giver, and observer. Talk about what kindness looks like, sounds like, and feels like. Talk about whose bucket you can fill today and you will nurture genuinely kind kids.

Happy Bucket Filling!

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Intermediate Basketball On February 16h and 17th, the Int. Boys’ and Girls’ basketball teams competed in their divisional tournaments at Holy Angels School. Both teams played with deter-mination and excellent sportsmanship. Thank you to Mr. Marques , Mr. Sloan and Mr. Fioravanti for coaching this year’s teams.

Boys’ Basketball Team: Luke S., Aidan A., Andrew S., Anthony W., Evan M., Isaiah B., Jason G., Michael B., Nicholas C., Noah M., Sebastian T.

Girls’ Basketball Team: Julianna H., Victoria R., Rebecca C., Sofia P., Hope A.-F., Nicole M., Megan I., Maya M., Selina B., Madison M., Reece D.

Jr. W5H 2016

On Wednesday, February 17, 2016, the Junior W5H participated in this year’s divi-sional tournament. The team worked hard practicing and studying the last few months and their hard work paid off. Holy Angels won the divisional title. Thank you to our amazing coaches Mrs. Malowany, Mrs. Pollock and Mrs. Suraci for spend-ing countless lunch hours helping us prepare and motivating us to do our best. The team competed in the Regional Tournament on February 24, 2016 at Our Lady of Peace School.

The team members: Katherine M., Charlotte A., Alison A., Samuel V., Luca J., Melina V., Alessia C.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

EQAO & What can I do to help my child with Math?

WORKSHOP

Date: Thursday March 31 - 7:00 p.m.

This presentation will delivered by a principal from EQAO’s School Support and Outreach team who will give parents an opportunity

to gain a deeper understanding of the Provincial EQAO assessments.

Every year, Ontario students in Grades 3, 6, 9 and 10 write province-wide tests. These assessments provide an objective indication

of how well students are developing the reading, writing and math skills defined in the Ontario Curriculum. Since results are available

for every student, provincial test data have become a key ingredient in helping schools, school boards and the province indentify stu-

dents’ strengths and target areas where attention and resources are needed. Parents are given an indication of how well their child is

learning in relation to the provincial standard.

This presentation will assist Parents in gaining a better understanding of the EQAO Assessments and what they can do at home to

help their children become life-long learners. Please note the EQAO Workshop is not intended only for Grade 3 and 6 parents, all

families are encouraged to attend.

An invitation regarding this workshop will be forthcoming!

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Fostering The Family: The TCDSB Pastoral Plan 2015-18

“ Together With one Voice: Harmonizing Our Faith

Through Family , Parish, and School” 2015 focuses on the

FAMILY

Play not only helps to develop cognitive, social, emo-

tional, and physical skills but also helps to strengthen

family relationships. When you spend time playing

together and having fun everyone in the family feels

happy and positive about themselves and each other.

Playing together as a family promotes cooperation

and conversation as well as skills such as turn taking,

following rules, problem solving, and being a good

winner or loser. So turn off the computer screens,

tablets or phones and engage in some “old fashioned”

fun!

Have a family game night. It’s important to

make sure that the games are suitable for the

youngest player.

Listen to music, or make music together and

sing along.

Build a puzzle together

Paint a picture

Play outdoors

Mental Health Benefits of Prayer

During Lent we are encouraged to engage in almsgiving,

fasting and prayer. Our focus this month is on prayer and

it’s many benefits.

God is a source of comfort, strength and love for us. Through prayer we enter into a deeper relationship with

God and gain a sense of attachment to Him. Many studies

have shown that individuals who pray to a loving and pro-

tective God with whom they have a meaningful relation-

ship are less likely to experience anxiety and stress.

Offering a sense of comfort and hope. When

you’re faced with life challenges, prayer offers a

sense of comfort. Knowing that God listens to

your prayers and that you don’t have to bear your

burden alone offers a sense of hope. When you feel hopeful you gain strength and are encouraged

to carry on.

Creating a positive frame of mind. By giving

thanks and expressing gratitude when praying it

creates a positive frame of mind. When you pur-

posefully engage in “thankful prayer” it reminds

you of the many blessings you have, and as a re-

sult helps to decrease feelings of sadness.

Stress Relief. Researchers have found that when

focusing on other people through prayer it con-

tributes to a “stress-buffering effect”. Reflecting

on the welfare of others can reduce your own

stress - it is in giving to others that we receive.

Increases feelings of unity and trust. Praying to-

gether with a friend, your class, or as a communi-

ty is an experience that brings people closer to-

gether. Prayer can help build relationships and

feelings of social connectedness.

Prayer is joy

Prayer is love

Prayer is peace.

You cannot explain it you must experience it.

It is not impossible.

God gives it for the asking.

“Ask and you shall receive.”

The father knows what to give his children

---how much more our heavenly father knows -

Mother Teresa

School Year Calendar for 2016-2017

Labour Day September 5, 2016

First Instructional Day September 6, 2016

Thanksgiving Day October 10, 2016

Christmas Break December 26, 2016–January 6, 2017

Family Day February 20, 2017

Mid-Winter Break March 13–17, 2017

Good Friday April 14, 2017

Easter Monday April 17, 2017

Victoria Day May 22, 2017

Last day of classes for elementary students June 29, 2017

Seven (7) Professional Activity (PA) Days for 2016-2017

October 7, 2016 Provincial Education Priorities

November 18, 2016 Parent-Teacher Conferences

December 2, 2016 Provincial Education Priorities/

Faith Development

January 20, 2017 Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting

February 17, 2017 Parent-Teacher Conferences

June 9, 2017 Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting

June 30, 2017 Provincial Education Priorities

Board Approves Multi-Year Recovery Plan At the February 18, 2016 meeting of the Board, the Board of Trustees approved option 3 which proposes budget reductions totaling $28.4 million spread

out over the next three years with the objective of not increasing the accumulated deficit in each year, and eliminating the accumulated deficit in the 3rd and

final year of the Multi-Year Recovery Plan. The Board also approved a recommendation for the Director of Education to quantify additional cost pressures

identified in the report, and address the $3.7 million additional bussing transportation costs for a total required expenditure reduction of $32.1 million in the

annual budget planning and consultation process. Option 3 was selected by 47% of those who responded to the online survey.

The MYRP is being submitted to the Ministry of Education at the end of February. A detailed budget consultation plan is in development and will be pre-

sented to the board for approval in March. Please stay tuned for details on how you can be involved in providing input into the budget setting process.

www.tcdsb.org

Registration Now Open!

OAPCE Toronto Hosts 77th Annual Conference

Different Gifts, One Voice: Living our Virtues in a Virtual World May 6-7th in Toronto

All are welcome.

Check out the website for all the information https://www.tcdsb.org/FORPARENTS/OAPCE-Toronto/Events/Pages/OAPCE-Conference-2016.aspx

Register online here: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ec6a0r4n5fb01bdc&llr=57qgf7bab

2016 Lift Jesus Higher Rally Saturday March 5th, 2016 9:00-5:30 p.m.

Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building, Lower Level,

255 Front Street West, Please visit: www.lift‐jesus‐higher‐rally.org for directions, hotels and other information.

More information online: https://www.tcdsb.org/pages/2016-lift-jesus-higher-rally.aspx

Reminders: March is Celtic Canadian Heritage Month March 4, 2016 World Day of Prayer

March 7, 2016 Education Support Staff Appreciation Day March 8, 2016 International Women’s Day

March Break March 14-18, 2016 March 21, 2016 International Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination

March 21, 2016 World Down Syndrome Day March 22, 2016 World Water Day

Good Friday March 25, 2016 Easter Monday March 28, 2016

New PA Day added April 15, 2016

For these and other events, visit the TCDSB website at www.tcdsb.org

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TCDSB Monthly Update

March 2016

UPCOMING REMINDERS:

First Communion: Sunday, May 1st, 2016

Confirmation: Group 1 Grade 8 Sunday, April 24th, 2016

Group 2 Grade 7 Sunday, May 15th, 2016

NEW P.A DAY FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 2016 March Break: March 14th to March 18th, 2016

Easter: Good Friday-March 25th, 2016 Easter Sunday-March 27th, 2016 Easter Monday-March 28th, 2016

Graduation: June 28th, 2016 at 6:30 pm Last Day of Classes: June 29th, 2016