St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School May Newsletter 2019

Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s):

CELEBRATING CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK: “Living As Joyful Deciples” May 5th – May 10th, 2019This year we celebrate Catholic Education Week with our theme, “Renewing the Promise.” For

more than 160 years, Ontario’s publicly funded Catholic Schools have been integrating our faith into all aspects of school life, nurturing the gifts and talents of every student. We celebrate the

distinctive contribution that Catholic Schools provide, giving thanks and offering our prayers for all those who faithfully journey with our young people each day. Our school community will celebrate

Catholic Education Week 2018 in ways that are appropriate to our students’ age.

This year we celebrate the year of the School. We – parents, students, teachers, administrative and support staff – walk and grow together in the faith which we received at our Baptism, and it is the

‘together’ that we grow. Our growth is primarily a relationship with God, who at our Baptism, called us by name, but the response of each of us to that growth is both personal and communal. We grow in our faith in the nurturing atmosphere of our Catholic community be that of our local

parish, our home, or our Catholic school community. We have accomplished many wonderful things this year and this week allows us to celebrate our many successes and reminds us that our

faith journey and call to discipleship continue. During the month of May, many of our students have been called to join with Jesus at the table of the Lord. We pray for our students receiving the

Sacrament of First Holy Communion and their families; that they may always walk in the light of Christ and feel comfort in His constant love for them. We extend our prayers to our Confirmation

candidates who have and who will heed the call to the wonders of the Holy Spirit. May our Grade 7 students, called to the Sacrament of Confirmation, and their families and sponsors, always be

blessed with the gifts of the Holy Spirit as they continue on their faith journey, to love and serve others in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord.

Yours Sincerely, Anita ArpaiaPrincipal

WE CELEBRATE MARY DURING THE MONTH OF MAYMary is the Mother of the Church and she continues to exercise her maternal role on our behalf. Mary is an example of one who hears the word of God and responds to it wholeheartedly. Our

students have prayed the rosary all year in Mary’s honour and on Monday, May 24th, 2018, our community will participate in the Crowning of Mary. We extend our sincere thanks to our Rosary team for their dedication and commitment to the St. Elizabeth Seton community this year. Thank you to the volunteers for sharing the love of the Rosary with us! We say goodbye to Gloria Ann

Monica Lobo who was a member of our Rosary committee for many years at St. Elizabeth Seton. She passed away in India while attending her mother’s 100th Birthday celebration. She was 75 years

old.

St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School

25 Havenview RoadScarborough, Ont.

M1S 3A4 Tel: 416-393-5386Fax: 416-393-5608

Principal:Ms. A. Arpaia

Superintendent:Mr. Kevin Malcolm

Trustee:Garry Tanuan

Ward 8

Administrative Assistant:Mrs. C. D’Souza

Enrolment: 151

Director of Education:Rory McGuckin

Parish:St. Bartholomew

Phone: 416-291-5250

Pastor:Father F. Foley

Hours of Operation:8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Lunch Hour:11:45 – 12:45 p.m.

The Month of May

PARENT COUNCIL CATHOLIC SCHOOL

ADVISORY COUNCIL (CSAC)

Our next Parent Council Meeting is scheduled for TUESDAY, May 21st, 2019 @ 3:45 P.M. We invite all parents to attend the meeting and to become involved in the St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School community. Please consider sharing your time and talents!

CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK

MAY 5th – May 10th, 2019

Catholic schools are Catholic communities. Catholic schools are faith communities. We – parents, students, teachers, administrative and support staff – walk and grow together in the faith which we received at our Baptism. And it is the ‘together’ that we grow. Our growth is primarily a relationship with God, who at our Baptism, called us by name. But the response of each of us to that growth is both personal and communal. We grow in our faith in the nurturing atmosphere of our Catholic community be that of our local parish, our home, or our Catholic school community.Our school community will celebrate Catholic Education Week 2019 in ways that are appropriate to our students’ age. We invite you to participate in one or other of these activities as your personal time and work schedule may permit.

There are five sub-themes for each day of Catholic Education Week:

Day 1: Rooted in PrayerDay 2: Living in CommunityDay 3: Doing Justice and Creating HopeDay 4: Journeying Together in FaithDay 5: Sharing the Good News

We hope to see many of you during our school celebrations. We will be hosting a Mass at St. Elizabeth Seton on May 30th at 1 p.m. Welcome to Kindergarten will also take place this month on May 21st at 6:00 P.M.

We thank you for choosing Catholic Education.

EQAO (GR. 3 & 6) MAY 27th to June 3rd, 2019

The Grade 3 and Grade 6 EQAO (Education Quality and Accountability Office) assessments have been scheduled for the week beginning May 23rd to June 4th, 2018. Student results on EQAO assessments serve as important sources of information about student strengths and areas requiring improvement. As a school community, the staff utilizes the information to guide school improvement initiatives for reading, writing and mathematics. The results are also utilized by the TCDSB and the Ministry of Education to direct attention and resources where they are needed. For more information about EQAO and to view a sample of its assessments, you may visit the Web site at www.eqao.com.***It is important for your child to be well rested and nourished during the assessment period. To maintain continuity of instruction and participation in the EQAO, we respectfully request that you refrain from booking appointments or vacation during this time. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the school office.

Remind APPParents!!!!!

You are encouraged to participate in the REMIND App event reminder that is connected to St. Elizabeth Seton

School.

If you have a Smartphone, open your web browser and go to the following link:

Rmd.at/k7922eFollow the instructions to sign up for Remind. You’ll be

prompted to download the mobile app.

If you don’t have a smartphone, get text notifications. Text the message @k7922e to the number

(647) 931-1252.

Next year we will be sending the newsletter through Remind and through Email. We will no longer be

sending paper copies

VIRTUE FOR THE MONTH OF MAY:COMPASSION

If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.

Dalai Lama

Literacy CornerJeremiah Learns to Read, by Jo Ellen Bogart

Wilfred Gordon McDonald Partridge, by Mem Fox Thank You Mr. Falker, by Patricia PolaccoFly Away Home, by Eve Bunting

The Great Kapok Tree, by Lynne CherryThe Lorax, by Dr. Seuss The Gift, by Aliana Brodman

The Ugly Duckling, by Hans Christian Andersen

From Toronto Public Health, May isChildren’s Mental Health Awareness

http://cmho.org/

Children’s Mental Health WeekMay 6th-11th

Increasing awareness of the signs of child and youth mental health problems

Decreasing stigma Understanding that help is available and it

works! For more information on Children’s’ Mental

Health Week please see www.kidsmentalhealth.ca

TCDSB SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR

2019Number of School Days: 194

Victoria Day May 20th, 2019

Assessment, Evaluation & Reporting

June 7th, 2019

Last Day of School June 27th, 2019

P.A. Day – Provincial EducationPriorities

June 28th, 2019

Coach’s CornerTrack & Field Season is upon us. Our first meet will be

May 9th and May 16th at Saint Pope John Paul II.

& May 21st at

York UniversityParents are encouraged to come and watch their child

participate.Boys’ soccer will begin soon.

Monthly Update from the Board

May 2019

Important Information for Parents

Budget Consultation Ends May 10th

All parents, staff, students and stakeholders are reminded that the deadline for submitting completed surveys is May 10th. To learn more about the budget, to complete the online survey, or download a pdf copy of the survey, please visit: https://www.tcdsb.org/Budget-2019-2020

Reminder to Sign Up for School Messenger

New reporting system for student absences, as well as critical news and information including bus cancellations, school closures, safety concerns etc. Sign up here https://go.schoolmessenger.com).

Sign Up for School Cash Online

This new cashless system offers parents the convenience of paying for school related fees online. Register for School Cash Online by visiting tcdsb.schoolcashonline.com and selecting “Register”. Once registered, you will receive an email notification when items become available for purchase online. For more information about School Cash Online visit www.tcdsb.org/FORPARENTS/schoolcashonline/

International Languages Elementary (ILE) After-Hours Program

Online registration begins May 21, 2019

S H A R E Y O U R V O I C E. G R O W T O G E T H E R.

Visit tcdsb.org/ILRegistration to enrol

For more information, please email IL.elem@tcdsb.org

or call 416 222 8282 ext. 2495

CSPC Executive Training Workshops - School By-Laws & CSPC Annual Year End Activity & Financial ReportDate: May 13th, 2019  6 - 8pm  

Catholic Education Centre, Quigley Hall, 1st Floor

Town Hall consultation sessions on the following TCDSB Policies:

S 10 - Catholic School Parent Councils P 04 - Catholic Parent Involvement Committee A 33 - Guidelines For Trustees, Parents and Staff In addressing School Related Concerns May 13, 2019  5-6 pm and 8-9 pm

https://www.tcdsb.org/CSPCTrainingWorkshop

Ward 2 Town Halls Hosted by Trustee Markus de DomenicoMay 23, 7-9 pm

All Saints Catholic School, 1435 Royal York Road, Etobicoke

May 30th, 7-9 PM

St. Clement Catholic School, 4319 Bloor Street West, Etobicoke

  

Opportunities for Students

Connecting Students with Campus Ministry It’s that time of year when Grade 12 students are finalizing which university or college they will attend in September. To assist them and their families in making choices that include a supportive Catholic community, Chaplaincy Connect is a tool to personally connect students with campus ministries across Canada in a way that is intentional, invitational and informative. Students and chaplaincy leaders have reported high rates of retention and involvement resulting from these connections. Please help spread the word to students or their families!To connect with the Campus Ministry at their chosen institution, students simply enter their contact information in the Google form. Someone from the Campus Ministry staff will be happy to get in touch with them. For more information or to receive Chaplaincy Connect cards, email Eliza Trotter, Diocesan Coordinator of Campus Ministries at etrotter@archtoronto.org.

EQAO's 2019-2020 Student Advisory Committee--Call for ApplicationsThe call for application for the 2019–2020 EQAO Student Advisory Committee is open until May 10th. This committee will be one of our key sources for student voice in the agency’s activities. We also meet with student trustees, and staff engage student focus groups from time to time. This will be the second year of the Student Advisory Committee. The other committees within our governance structure are the EQAO Advisory Committee, the Modernization in Measurement Advisory Panel and the Equity Council.

They seek students who demonstrate a passion for effecting change in their communities and who have a desire to make a difference—either through their actions or through their ideas.

To learn more about the previous committee’s work, visit EQAO’s website.

Contests/scholarships/awards

Reminder: Historica Canada Me, Moi + CanadaDeadline for submissions is November 1, 2019  

More information can be found here: https://historicacanada.wishpondpages.com/memoicanada/en/

Breakthrough Junior Challengehttps://breakthroughjuniorchallenge.org/ June 15, 2019 deadline

Coro San Marco ScholarshipMusic scholarship for any student entering University or College in Music in Canada

Deadline is May 25, 2019

https://www.tcdsb.org/Coro

Toronto Police Service 42 Division Scholarship

Deadline May 25th

Details: https://www.tcdsb.org/TPS42Scholarship

Check here for more: https://www.tcdsb.org/AwardsScholarshipsBursariesContests

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers Needed For 4th Annual Toronto Carnival Run The Toronto Carnival is looking for volunteers who would like to help with the 4th Annual Toronto Carnival Run taking place on Saturday July 27, 2019.  This Caribbean inspired charity fun run is one of Toronto’s most spirited runs.  

The organization provides volunteer hours and reference letters if required and a yummy breakfast for all our volunteers!   

Students and staff are invited to consider supporting this event. 

To register: http://torontocarnivalrun.com/volunteer

Nurturing our Catholic Community

Catholic Education Week 2019

Living as Joyful Disciples / Vivre en disciples joyeuxMay 5 - 10, 2019https://www.tcdsb.org/catholiceducationweek

TCDSB Celebrates Respect for Life Week

May 12-17, 2019  As a Catholic community, every week is Respect for Life Week as we work together to nurture and empower our students and one another to stand up for those who are most vulnerable: the unborn, the elderly, the sick, those with mental health issues, those who suffer poverty, injustice, violence, abuse and who are marginalized in other ways. All life is sacred, and we are called to serve and to love one another.

https://www.tcdsb.org/RespectForLifeWeek

Life in the Spirit Conference--"Refreshed & Renewed"Free Admission

May 4-5, 2019  9 am - 4 pm

St. Mary's Catholic Academy, 66 Dufferin Park Ave.

https://www.tcdsb.org/LifeInSpiritConference

We Belong Celebration Coming May 21st

Check out the many submissions received: https://www.tcdsb.org/WeBelongSubmissions

FaithTalk

Tune into Radio Maria during Catholic Education Week to hear Dante Alighieri student Marcia Dubsky share her views on living her faith. Watch for our digital scrapbook with all the student submissions for FaithTalk.  https://www.tcdsb.org/RadioMaria

May Events and Observances:

May is Asian Canadian Heritage MonthThis month acknowledges the long and rich history of Asian Canadians and their contributions to Canada. It also provides an opportunity for Canadians across the country to reflect on and celebrate the contributions of Asian Canadians to the growth and prosperity of Canada. https://www.tcdsb.org/AsianCanadianHeritage

May is Also Speech, Language and Hearing Monthhttps://www.tcdsb.org/SpeechLanguageHearingMnth

May 1 World Principals’ Day

May 3 Polish Heritage Day https://www.tcdsb.org/PolishCanadianHeritage

May 3 Board-wide Civvies Day in support of the Angel Foundation for Learning https://angelfoundationforlearning.org/?page_id=6193

May 4-5 St Demetrius hosts annual elementary swim meet https://www.tcdsb.org/SwimMeet

May 6-10 Festival of the Arts at Woodbine Centre https://www.tcdsb.org/FestivalOfTheArts

May 6 Intermediate W5H City Finals at Madonna Catholic Secondary School

May 8 Post 21 Transition Fair  at Msgr Percy Johnson https://www.tcdsb.org/TransitionFair

May 16 Toronto Newcomer Day 11:30 am-3:30 pm at Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen St WAll Torontonians are invited to join us in welcoming newcomers in Toronto with activities and entertainment at this showcase of Toronto’s diverse communities.Information: Toronto Newcomer Day.

May 20 Victoria Day

May 27-31 Bike to School Week https://www.tcdsb.org/BikeToSchoolWeek

May 27-June 1 Digital Literacy Week https://www.tcdsb.org/DigitalLiteracyWeek

High School Athletics: Softball, Baseball, Rugby, Cricket and more. https://www.tcdsb.org/Athletics

May Meetings:

May 2 Student Achievement and Well-Being Committee May 7 Governance and Policy Committee May 9 Corporate Services Committee May 13 Bylaws May 13 Catholic Parent Involvement Committee May 15 Board May 28 Student Achievement and Well-Being

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