SEPTEMBER 2017 NEWSLETTER

Year of the School

Josyf Cardinal Slipyj Catholic School

Per Aspera Ad Astra – Through Hard Work We Can Reach The Stars

Year of the School Prayer Loving God, we ask your presence with us here at Josyf Cardinal

Slipyj School as we celebrate the third year of our Pastoral Plan –

the Year of the School.

May we know you are with us in the many opportunities and challenges

that are part of our school year.

As we learn and grow together, may we appreciate one another and

always be willing to share our gifts and talents with one another.

Inspire us to do our best this year and always,

through our Lord Jesus Christ your Son, who lives and reigns with

you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever.

Amen

Josyf Cardinal Slipyj Catholic School

35 West Deane Park Dr. Etobicoke, ON, M9B 2R5

Phone:416 393 5413 Fax: 416 397 6044

Principal

A.Iwasykiw

Vice Principal

I.Mandarino Secretary

M. Maglietta

Clerk Typists

S. Shanahan M. Wells

Superintendent

Doug Yack

Trustee A.Andrachuk

Parish

St. Nicholas Catholic Church Pastor: Fr. Roman Lobay

Fr. Kachur

Entrance and Dismissal: Entry 8:30 am

Recess 10:12am Lunch Hour 11:15 am

Afternoon Entry 12:15 pm Recess 1:40 pm

Dismissal: 3:30 pm

From the Office… Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s): We welcome all our families back to another school year and extend a warm welcome to students and parents who are new to Josyf Cardinal Slipyj Catholic School. We hope your summer was an enjoyable and restful experience. We are all looking forward to a productive and successful new year. As we begin a new school year at Josyf Cardinal Slipyj, we look forward to working with all of you and your children. We look forward to the various learning activities and events that will take place and we ask God’s blessing for a successful year. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Mrs. Maglietta and Mr. Typa and their teams in preparing for the start of the school year. Their contributions and dedication to JCS is commendable. We look forward to another great year with them. We encourage all parents to continue to communicate with their classroom teacher via the school agenda. The school agenda contains very important information that requires your attention and the attention of all students. Outlined in the agenda are school procedures and policies, in particular the use of the Personal Electronic Devise, the proper use, misuse and consequences. The Student Code of Conduct is clearly outlined in the school agenda, Progressive Discipline procedures, and we encourage all families to take the time to discuss the particulars in the agenda and the expectations with your child. In addition, please ensure that all forms enclosed are returned to the classroom teacher by September 12th. Outlined in this newsletter are some important details that will promote a smooth start to the school year. Please read the contents carefully as the uniform policy has changed for JK’s. Also, the eating of lunch has been changed from 11:15 am to 11:55 am. Students will begin their lunch recess outdoors at 11:15am for 40 minutes and proceed into the school to eat their lunches at 11:55am to 12:15pm. This will be our first and only Newsletter and Calendar that will be sent home in a hard copy. The monthly calendar and newsletters will be posted on the Josyf Cardinal Slipyj School website. Please access the website for information at https://www.tcdsb.org/SCHOOLS/JOSYFCARDINALSLIPYJ/EASTERNRITERELIGION/Pages//Josyf-Cardinal-Slipyj.aspx If you would like to have a hard copy sent home with your child, please call the school office and let us know. We are looking forward to working with the entire Josyf Cardinal Slipyj Catholic community in making this year a success as the parish, parent community and school continue to work together to provide our children an excellent Catholic education immersed in our Ukrainian culture, traditions, and Eastern Rite. This year we celebrate the “Year of the School” and we hope that all of our staff, students and parent community help us to celebrate the many great learning opportunities and experiences that will be taking place at Josyf Cardinal Slipyj Catholic School. God Bless! Anna Iwasykiw and Ida Mandarino Principal/Vice Principal

Дорогі батьки/ опікуни,

Вітаємо всі наші родини в новому навчальному році, а особливо теплі привітання

адресуємо новим студентам та батькам школи Йосипа Кардинала Сліпого. Сподіваємось,

що всі насолоджувалися приємним літом, гарним відпочинком і тепер готові до

продуктивного та успішного року.

Починаючи наш шкільний рік, надіємось на співпрацю з вами та вашими дітьми під час

різноманітних навчальних занять та заходів, котрі будуть відбуватися і хай Бог

благословить нас у цьому.

Хочемо скористатися цією нагодою щоб подякувати пані Маґлієті і панові Типі та їхнім

командам у підготовці до початку шкільного року. Їхній внесок та посвята школі є

надзвичайними. Сподіваємось на ще один чудовий рік праці з ними.

Заохочуємо всіх батьків продовжувати спілкуватися з вчителями через шкільний

щоденник. Він містить багато важливої інформації, що вимагає вашої уваги та уваги

учнів. Тут окреслені всі процедури та правила поведінки в школі, зокрема щодо вживання

персональних електронних засобів; коли дозволено ними користуватися, коли ні, і які є

наслідки неналежного користування ними. Ми заохочуємо всі родини приділити час, щоб

обговорити з дітьми вимоги, окреслені в щоденнику. На додаток, просимо підписати і

повернути всі додані тут форми вчителю вашої дитини до 12 вересня.

У цьому віснику є важливі деталі, що допоможуть легко почати навчальний рік. Просимо

уважно прочитати його, оскільки є зміни, зокрема щодо шкільної форми для Молодшого

передшкілля. Також, змінено час, коли діти будуть їсти обід. Тепер обідня перерва надворі

буде 40 хвилин: з 11:15 до 11:55, а в 11:55 - діти повертаються в школу, щоб їсти обід.

О 12:15 починається післяобіднє навчання.

Цей вісник з календарем є першим і єдиним, паперову копію якого отримає кожна родина.

Всі наступні вісники і календарі будуть виставлені на шкільній вебсторінці:

https://www.tcdsb.org/SCHOOLS/JOSYFCARDINALSLIPYJ/EASTERNRITERELIGION/Pages//Josyf-Cardinal-Slipyj.aspx

Якщо ви бажаєте отримати паперову копію, задзвоніть будь-ласка, до канцелярії і

повідомте нас.

Ми сподіваємось на широку співпрацю з цілою громадою Йосипа Кардинала Сліпого, щоб

разом робити цей рік успішним і спільними зусиллями нашої парохії, батьківської

громади та школи забезпечити наших дітей чудовою католицькою освітою, зануреною в

нашу українську культуру, традиції і Східний обряд. Цього року ми святкуємо “Рік

школи” і сподіваємось, що всі долучаться до нас, беручи участь в навчальних заходах, що

відбуватимуться в нашій школі.

Божого благословення!

Анна Івасиків та Іда Мандаріно

Директор/Завуч

New Faces, New Names for 2017-2018

Our Josyf Cardinal Slipyf Staff We are excited to welcome some new and some familiar faces back to JCS... Principal – Ms. Iwasykiw Vice Principal – Mrs. Mandarino Administrative Assistant – Mrs. Maglietta Clerk Typists – Ms. Shanahan, Ms. Wells FDK Teams – Mrs. Chachula / Ms. Maliartchin, Mrs. Gula / Ms. Bodnar, Mrs. Hunt / Ms. Mil, Ms. Buczel / Ms. Matsko Grade 1 – Ms. D’Amico, Ms. Papa, Ms. Dzera (1/2) Grade 2 – Mrs. Krytiuk, Mrs. Ivanovsky, Mr. Bewski (2/3) Grade 3 – Mrs. Dickson, Mrs. Lisi, Mr. Onofrio (3/4) Grade 4 – Ms. Mete, Mrs. D’Souza Grade 5 – Mrs. Antonyshyn, Ms. Domenegato Grade 6 – Ms. Coscarelli, Mrs. Paskauskas, Mrs. Santiago Grade 7 – Ms. Giorgio, Mr. Adamo Grade 8 – Ms. Dobrowolska, Ms. Bridgeford ESL – Mrs. Perehinets Special Education – Ms. Ofik, Mr. Diamanti Ukrainian Teachers – Pani McEvoy, Pani Lazirko, Pani Mykytyuk, Pani Zurakowski French Teachers - Madame Miha, Madame Beyla, Monsieur Xhemalce Instrumental Music - Mr. Russo Vocal Music – Pani Kozak Physical Education – Ms. Resendes, Mr. Ferland Educational Assistants – Mrs. Leo, Mrs. Lazzarro Librarian – Mrs. Daciuk Head Caretaker- Mr. Typa Assistant Caretakers - K. Schneider, Z. Kalinowski, A. Sist, D. Femia Lunchroom Supervisors – O. Gegar, L. McKerrow, M. Bonnici, C. Lewitski Parish Priest and spiritual leaders – Father Lobay and Father Kachur

ENTRANCE and DISMISSAL

8:30 am Morning Entry 10:12-10:27 am Morning Recess 11:15 am Lunch Hour (Outdoor recess from 11:15am to 11:55am followed by lunch at 11:55 to 12:15pm in the classroom) 1:40-1:55 pm Afternoon Recess 3:30 pm Dismissal

STUDENT ABSENCE and LATENESS SAFE ARRIVAL PROGRAM School Phone Number – 416 393 5413

Parents/Guardians must call and leave a message on the school answering machine. Please include your child’s name, teacher’s name, grade and the reason for absence.

Parents who fail to inform the school of their children’s absence will be contacted as soon as possible, either at home or at work. Extended absences must be accompanied by a note to school indicating the reason.

When a student arrives late for school, he or she must report to the office before going to class. Instructional time begins at 8:30 am, and students will be given late slips if they arrive after this time. Punctuality is an important habit to be developed and practised by every child. The home will be contacted by the school if a child is persistently late.

Students who must leave before dismissal, must be signed out by parent/guardian at the office. Please inform the classroom teacher or school office indicating the time of pickup so that the student is ready and waiting for your arrival, causing very little if any disruption to the classroom and instruction.

On days when the weather is inclement, students are asked to arrive at school just before the bell. Those students present at school will be permitted to enter the building at 8:15am in the morning. On such days, the recess periods will be held indoors. Unless the weather conditions are particularly bad, cold weather alone does not warrant an early entry to the building or indoor recess. Appropriate dress is a requirement on such days.

Students should not return to school following an illness until they are fully recovered. Students should return once they are able to participate in all school activities, including outdoor recess.

FOR THE SAFETY OF OUR STUDENTS Parents/guardians are not to congregate in the halls and doorways while waiting for their

children. Please wait outside when the weather is nice. Parents/guardians should meet their children outside the doors, east side of the school, in

the pickup yard. Parents are asked to not enter the school yard and/or bus lines to take their child. All students are to be picked up in the pickup yard.

All visitors to the school must report to the office and are required to sign in and sign out at the office.

CHANGE OF ADDRESS and TELEPHONE NUMBERS Please relay any of the following changes immediately to the school:

address or telephone numbers – cell #’s

business telephone numbers

“emergency” contact person’s information

Medical information Accidents can and do occur. It is imperative and essential that we are able to contact you. Please provide us with all up-to-date information.

A MEMO TO ALL PARENTS As parents and guardians, you are important members of our school family. Consistency between home and school is a significant part of successful development of positive behaviours, attitudes and compliance. Your support of the school and its’ policies is imperative. In the home, parents should reinforce the expectations of school, understand the expectations, policies, and practices discussed in the Agenda and Newsletter. Please refer to the Code of Conduct in the agenda and discuss these with you child. We need to ensure that parents and the school are in harmony when responding to various issues. Good communication is critical to this process. Parents and the school must work closely together if short and long term success is to be achieved. We hope this outline provides a base of shared support upon which teachers and parents may build effective mutual understandings and constructive relationships.

SAFETY The safety of our children must always be of the utmost concern. Every effort is made to make our school safe, comfortable, secure and free from violence, racism and harassment. BUS, BICYCLE, CLASSROOM, FIRE, PRESONAL, PLAY, ROAD/RAIL and TRIP SAFETY are part of the curriculum in the school. Officials from the community visit the school, and present and reinforce this important information to our students. We value and strongly encourage your support in this area, and ask that you regularly review all aspects of safety with your child.

BUSSING!!! Eighty percent of our students are bussed to school

and back home. It is crucial that all of our students arrive to school and home safely. Students are greeted by a supervising teacher in the morning. All students meet in the school yard at the end of the day, stand in their bus lines in a particular order, and then they are escorted to their bus by a teacher. Students are strongly reminded to ensure that they are out at the bell and proceed directly to their bus lines. Chatting in the hallways or outside, and playing in the bus lines increases the chances that your son or daughter will miss the bus due to inattentiveness. Busses will not return to school if your child has missed the bus.

It is imperative that if you pick up your child/children, please inform the office and/or the staff member on bus duty. We need to ensure that ALL children are accounted for and on the bus. Safety is paramount.

In addition, if you are parked on the north side of West Deane, please walk across the street and pick up your child from the school pickup yard. Students will not be allowed to walk or run across the street unescorted. Please take a few extra minutes to greet your child in the school yard, inform the teacher that you are taking your child, and proceed safely to your car. We ask you for your assistance and cooperation in this matter.

The bus company the drives our students daily is Switzer Carty Transportation, and can be reached at – 905 361 1084. Please ensure that you know the bus route number of your child’s bus so that prompt attention may be given.

Families are encouraged to sign up on the transportation portal as it will help you to communicate and keep you updated on service related issues. The transportation portal may be located at https://www.torontoschoolbus.org/transportation-portal

Excursions Excursions which complement and enrich the classroom portion of your children’s education program are encouraged at Josyf Cardinal Slipyj. They are carefully planned excursions that provide an opportunity to expand student programs beyond the classroom. Teachers must follow specific procedures and guidelines when planning field trips and excursions. Your child is expected to participate in all of these ventures. Student Safety and Expectations on the bus Observe the instructions of the bus driver at all times.

Remain seated and facing the front at all times until the bus comes to a complete stop.

Respect others’ property and do not cause damage to the bus in any way.

Do not talk loudly, yell, throw objects or fight on the bus as this distracts the bus driver and may cause injury to yourself and other students.

Keep your hands and head inside the bus, do not lean out the window, spit or throw objects out the window.

Eating and drinking is not allowed on the bus.

Show respect to the bus driver and fellow passengers at all time

ELECTRONIC DEVICES and CELL PHONES We continue to encourage students to leave IPods, MP3 players, digital games or toys, cameras, cell phones, other electronic devices and other personal belongings of value at home. If your child brings a cell phone to and from school, it MUST be turned off while on school property and remain out of sight everywhere on school property including classrooms, the washroom, the parking lot and schoolyard. Matters of urgency are to be dealt with through the office. If your child needs to contact you, they are to seek permission to use the school phone. In addition, the school will not be responsible for lost or stolen phones. Please read the school agenda for more details and consequences on the misuse of PED’s.

SURF-RIGHT (On-line rules and etiquette) In addition to other areas of programming, students are required to become familiar with electronic communication systems (computers/laptops). Teachers and staff will instruct students about the specific rules for the use of the Internet. Students are expected to support the rules that are clearly established by staff and the rules to TCDSB’s “Acceptable Use Policy”. The signed Internet Agreement Form must be returned to the school.

SCHOOL UNIFORM- Appropriate Dress Code

The TCDSB implemented an Appropriate Dress Code in all of its elementary schools in September 2011. This year, September 2017, all students will be required to conform to the TCDSB Uniform Policy. Students from JK to Grade 8 are expected to comply with the policy. The Appropriate Dress Code consists of any combination of solid white and solid navy blue garments (e.g., plain white top, navy blue bottoms or, navy blue top and bottom; no denim and no jeggings, no stripes, no logos, and absolutely no black/grey track pants). Please remember that shirts with inappropriate comments or graphics and/or any type of tank or halter tops are NOT allowed. Make-up is not allowed for any student, and for safety reasons, hoop earrings are not to be worn. SHOULD YOUR CHILD REQUIRE RECURRING REMINDERS HE/SHE WILL BE ASKED TO CALL HOME AND HAVE APPROPRIATE WEAR BE BROUGHT TO SCHOOL. Uniforms may be purchased at Old Navy, Gap Kids, SEARS, Carters and Walmart, not to mention a few. The JCS CSPC also has a used uniform sale throughout the school year where parents are able to purchase additional uniform apparel.

School Insurance Forms

Enclosed in this newsletter is a letter from the TCDSB Student Accident Insurance Form. Please read the attached letter carefully as it offers a variety of plans and benefits for your child.

Lost and Found In order to prevent students from misplacing their belongings, it would be helpful to have all boots, gym clothes, coats, etc., labelled. A lost and found box is maintained in the school. Students are asked to look there for missing items.

Child Welfare/Health Information… Child Welfare By Ontario law we are obliged to report any disclosure or suspicion of alleged abuse. We have no discretion in this matter.

Medication Principals, teachers and support staff of the TCDSB are not permitted to administer any type of prescription medication during the school day, unless they have written authorization signed by you, the parent, and the prescribing physician. The forms to dispense any medication must be updated yearly and on a regular basis; these are available from the school office (SS 11,12,13). Please be advised that staff in TCDSB schools will not dispense non-prescription medications to students.

Should you require additional information or have any questions about this protocol, please contact the school Principal or the Special Services Department at the CEC. Your co-operation in this matter is greatly appreciated.

Immunization All students are required by law to be immunized. Failure to provide proof of immunization could result in suspension of a student by the Medical Officer of Health. Please ensure that your child’s immunization is up to date.

Anaphylaxis As we begin a new school year, we would like to inform you that Josyf Cardinal Slipyj is an allergen aware school. There are children in attendance who suffer from severe and life threatening allergens to certain foods, such as egg, shell fish, peanut and nut products (among other food and/or non-food products). Anaphylaxis is a severe and life threatening allergic reaction, and exposure to the smallest quantities of these products can be life threatening. The most common allergen triggers are food, insect stings, medications, exercise and latex. An anaphylaxis reaction involves symptoms from two or more body systems. We at Josyf Cardinal Slipyj School would appreciate the co-operation of the entire school community in NOT sending any lunches or snacks that contain peanuts or nuts, which could potentially harm a child. Other restrictions may apply on a class by class basis. Please make sure that all of your children’s caregivers are aware of the food restrictions. We ask that you do not send food for birthdays or special occasions, including timbits, muffins, doughnuts, cookies, pizza, etc. Any edible treats will be sent back home with the student. There are many alternatives such as stickers, pencils, bubbles, crayons, pencil crayons, play dough, colouring books, legos, note pads, etc., that can be purchased at the dollar store. If you have any questions, please talk to your child’s teacher or the school staff. We look forward to your co-operation in making this a safe year for all our students.

Pediculosis (Head Lice) If you should discover that your child has been infected with head lice, we would ask that you advise the Principal and/or school office of the problem in order that various classes can be checked to prevent further spreading. Outbreaks of pediculosis are common among school children and are not considered a health problem, but more of a nuisance. Any person, however clean, may become infested by exposure to other infested persons or their belongings, particularly hats, coats, combs, brushes, etc. Schools usually notice an increase of instances after holidays where students have gone to camps, etc. Parents are advised to check for lice on a regular basis. The eggs (nits) are attached near the base of the individual hairs, usually along the hairline at the back and sides of the head. When infestations occur, effective treatments can be obtained without a doctor’s prescription from most pharmacies.

Lunch at School It is the policy of the school to allow students to stay for lunch for the following reasons:

When no one is at home to provide lunch.

When distance is considered too great to cover during the lunch hour.

When rehearsals or extracurricular school activities shorten the lunch hour. If behavior becomes a consistent problem with any child, we will ask the parents to make other arrangements for lunch time.

Parents are advised that when a child eats lunch at school, they MUST NOT LEAVE the school premises EVER. It is reasonable for a parent to feel that their child is safe on school premises when their child has entered school. Teachers do not have the authority to allow children to leave the school. Only the Principal has this authority, with parental permission. Kindly inform your child of this rule.

Waste Free Lunches The Toronto Catholic District School Board remains committed to the environment and continues to look for innovative ways to promote conservation through energy and waste reduction initiatives. We are asking parents to fully participate with your child in a “Waste Free Lunch Program” at our school. Be part of helping us become leaders in this environmentally friendly waste reduction program. It involves the following three steps: 1. Lunches and snacks should be packed in a re-usable container, not in disposable bags. 2. In order to avoid spills, we ask you to use containers that are resealable. 3. Leftover food which can be disposed of in the green bin program available at your home will be brought back home in their containers by your child. The “Waste Free Lunch Program” promotes and teaches our students the importance of being stewards of the earth. Our hope is that this practice at school and at home will teach all children to carry this awareness and behaviour with them as they grow into young adults. Thank you for your ongoing support with our school’s environmental efforts.

SPECIAL EVENTS During the school year, your child will have an opportunity to participate in House Leagues, extra-curricular sport activities and special events. These activities sometimes require after school practice and preparation. We strongly encourage involvement in such activities, and would request parental permission for your child’s participation. If for any reason you choose not to have your child become involved in these activities, parents are requested to send a note to this effect.

Emergency Closing of School The school may be closed or classes may be cancelled for a temporary period in the case of an emergency arising out of inclement weather, fire, breakdown of heating plant, the failure of an essential utility or similar emergency when the health, welfare or safety of children are in jeopardy. In such case the school staff will endeavour to contact the parent or guardian to ensure that the child is picked up, and where this will occur. In cases where adequate supervision can be ensured, the children will remain in the care of the Principal and staff until the parents can assume responsibility for their children. We also encourage parents to monitor the TCDSB Website, radio stations, TV stations, etc., where information is disseminated concerning school closures and/or emergencies.

HOMEWORK

Homework in moderation can be beneficial to the children in many ways. It can help children to:

develop a sense of responsibility

teach organization

provide practice of skills

complete work begun in school

pursue personal interests through projects related to subjects studied in class

as per grade guidelines, certain minutes are allocated to the different grades

Homework can also provide communication between parent and child enabling you to know what your child is being taught in school. You can aid you child through your interest and by ensuring a quiet time and place for homework to be done.

TYPES OF HOMEWORK 1. Work assigned by the teacher to be done for the next day. 2. Longer term assignments, e.g., memory work, projects, study for summative tests. 3. Review of class work. 4. Unfinished and incomplete class assignments 5. Library books for pleasure reading.

Parents are encouraged to check their children’s homework and agenda daily.

VIRTUE FOR THE MONTH – Hospitality As we welcome our students back to school in September it seems fitting that this month’s virtue is HOSPITALITY. Our teachers have been busy preparing their classrooms, gathering together resources, supplies and putting up bulletin boards that will invite the students back into a welcoming environment. But hospitality is more than just a welcoming back. Our quote for the month is from Matthew 25:40,

“Whatsoever you do to the least of my people, that you do unto me”.

According to Henri Nouwen, “The German word for hospitality is Gastfreundschaft which means friendship for the guest… It means the creation of a free space where the stranger can enter and become a friend instead of an enemy”. In our school community and in our homes, we can discuss the concept of the least of our people or the stranger who needs our hospitality, be it the newly arrived to Canada or the new student at our school. Today hospitality is more important than ever and it is only through a deep moral obligation to hospitality that we transform our communities. We need to remember that God welcomes us all to his table and we should do the same. If you want to feel welcomed, make sure you are welcoming others.

UPCOMING EVENTS Sept. 7 – Moleben at JCS at 10:00am, in the school yard, weather permitting. Sept. 13 – Last Meeting of CSPC (Catholic School Parent Council) @ 7:00pm JCS library Sept. 15 – BBQ Forms due in office Sept. 19 - CSPC Annual General Meeting (AGM)/Elections/First Meeting at 7:00pm in the school library. Sept. 21 – Curriculum Night BBQ at 5:30pm Sept. 28 – Terry Fox Run, red and white day Sept. 29 – Civvies Day Oct. 11 – Picture Day

CURRICULUM NIGHT - BBQ We welcome parents to our Curriculum Night BBQ on Thursday, September 21 at 5:30 pm for a meet and greet BBQ in the school yard. This is an excellent opportunity to meet your child’s teacher, to visit the classroom learning environment and to receive an overview of the curriculum for the year. We will begin the evening with a BBQ in the schoolyard. Volunteers and staff will be barbecuing hotdogs and hamburgers. At 6:30pm we ask that parents assemble in the school gym/outdoors (weather permitting) for a Welcome from the Principal, Staff Introductions, and a few words from our CSPC. Please remember that this is not an Interview Night, but an opportunity to meet your child’s teacher. We hope you will be able to attend. Please fill out the BBQ form accompanying this Newsletter and submit the form to your class teacher and/or school office by Friday, September 15th, 2017. If you are able to assist with the BBQ, set up or clean up, please let the school office know as soon as possible or email anna.iwasykiw@tcdsb.org. All volunteers are welcomed and very much appreciated. This is a great opportunity to meet new parents. DONATIONS for JCS classrooms and library Slowly but surely we continue to make some minor physical improvements to JCS School. The last school year we have had the gym, 3 classrooms, and parts of the school hallway repainted. Four new opening windows have been installed in the school gym, and the stage has brand new midnight blue stage curtains. We will be continuing with improvements over the next few years. There have been some requests for particular items. In particular, the school librarian is looking to beautify parts of the library by adding a sitting area for students to enjoy reading their books. Mrs. Daciuk is looking to purchase some Ikea couches, end tables and comfy chairs for the students. If you are able to assist in this matter, please contact Mrs. Daciuk at the school. In addition, the junior and senior kindergarten classes welcome donations of toys, books, blocks, paper, dress up clothes, etc. for their classrooms. Your contributions are greatly appreciated.

Catholic Education In Our Schools

Every three years the Toronto Catholic District School Board launches a pastoral plan that helps to nurture our Catholic community. The theme for the 2015-2018 academic year is “Together with one voice: Harmonizing our Faith through Family, Parish and School”. This partnership of family, parish, and school is the strongest foundation of our Catholic system and builds “an inclusive learning community rooted in the love of Christ”. (TCDSB Mission Statement). Thus, it is important that parents as the first teachers build a faith filled home; the church will strengthen and celebrate it; while our Catholic schools will nurture and sustain it. This year we are celebrating the Year of the School. We look for ways to more fully engage our staff, students and parents in the lives of our school, be it through prayer, masses, Feast Days, sacraments, assemblies, sport events, dances, clubs, student council, technology, speakers, art, music, and play.

JCS SCHOOL REGISTRATION is underway. All Registrations require the following documents: A. Birth Certificate B. Catholic Baptismal Certificate C. Student Health Card, Doctor’s Name and Telephone Number D. Student’s Immunization Record E. Proof of Permanent Address F. Passport (if born outside Canada) G. Telephone numbers for home, work and emergency contact. Application to register must be completed on www.soar.tcdsb.org. For more information, call 416-393-5367 or the TCDSB Admissions Department at 416-222-8282, ext. 5320. For general information about the Toronto Catholic District School Board, please visit the website at www.tcdsb.org

DISCLAIMER .

From time to time, the school will send home information from non-profit organizations, we remind parents and guardians to exercise caution any time they participate in or enroll their child in an outside organization’s event after school hours. The school and the TCDSB are not liable for the quality of service these organizations provide or for the safety of the participants. We forward this information to keep our parent community informed of the wide variety of opportunities available with our local community.

You’re Invited! Josyf Cardinal Slipyj Catholic School

BBQ & Curriculum Night Thursday, September 21st, 2017

5:30 p.m. ~ Family BBQ Hamburgers ($3.50) and Hotdogs ($2.50)

6:30 p.m. ~ Introduction of Staff (In the gymnasium)

7:00 p.m. ~ Classroom Visits

Please remember that this is not an interview night,

But an opportunity to meet your child’s teacher.

We hope you will be able to attend

JCS Family BBQ Order Form Thursday, September 21st, 2017 at 5:30pm

Hamburgers and Hot Dogs need to be

preordered and will not be made available for sale on that day.

Student Name _________________________________ Grade/Teacher Name _____________________________ Hotdogs ___________ x $2.50 =___________ Hamburgers ___________ x $3.50 = __________ Water ___________ x $1.00 = __________ Total Amount Enclosed $

Please complete the attached order form and return to office with

payment by Friday, September 15th.

Food Tickets may be picked up outside the BBQ zone at 5:30pm on

Thursday, September 21, 2017 Please call the school office or email anna.iwasykiw@tcdsb.org if you

are able to volunteer on that evening, even for a limited time.

JOSYF CARDINAL SLIPYJ CATHOLIC SCHOOL 35 West Deane Park Drive, Toronto, ON M9B 2R5

Tel: (416) 393-5413 Fax: (416) 397-6044

JOSYF CARDINAL SLIPYJ CATHOLIC SCHOOL EMAIL DISTRIBUTION LIST-

2017-2018

Dear Parents/Guardians

Please consider receiving correspondence from the school via email. It is an

effective way to know what is happening at Josyf Cardinal Slipyj and our goal is to

eventually print only Calendars for families and send information and Newsletters

electronically. This is to save paper and funds.

If you would like to be on the JCS email list, please print your name, child’s name

and your email address below and send this form to school with your child.

All emails are sent using blind carbon copies (Bcc) for your privacy by the

principal/vice principal/secretary.

Thank you.

A.Iwasykiw

Principal

Please print legibly and carefully

Parent Name (print):_________________________________________________

Child: ___________________________Gr. ___ Teacher ___________________

Child: ___________________________Gr. ___ Teacher____________________

Child: ___________________________ Gr. ___ Teacher____________________

Email Address:

__________________________________________________________________

Date __________ Parent Signature_____________________________________

Monthly Update from the Board

September 2017

TCDSB Celebrates the Year of the School in 2017-2018 This begins the third year of our three year pastoral plan focusing on Together With One Voice:

Family, Parish and School. Find resources and information here:

https://www.tcdsb.org/Board/NurturingOurCatholicCommunity/Year%20of%20the%20School/P

ages/default.aspx

This is the year to share your ideas about your own school community.

Students are invited to put the Spotlight on Your School! Through video or song, shine the light on the best that your school has to offer.

Who are the people who make it special? Parent volunteers, Priests and others from the

parish community, Dedicated teachers, Talented and enthusiastic students

Consider creating a school song or a 30-second video clip that celebrates your school.

Celebrate Your Diversity, Celebrate Excellence, Celebrate Your Faith, Celebrate

Your School

Use the hashtag #ShineOnTCDSB!

Deadline for submissions is Friday, February 23, 2018.

https://www.tcdsb.org/Board/NurturingOurCatholicCommunity/Year%20of%20the%20School/P

ages/Spotlight-on-Your-School.aspx

Improving Access to School Bus Information for Toronto Parents Toronto Student Transportation Group and Boards Launch Transportation Portal Toronto District School Board and Toronto Catholic District School Board parents are now able to access

their children’s transportation information online and receive email notifications if there are any school

bus cancellations or delays, thanks to the launch of a new online transportation portal.

Parents with children who are transported by school buses can register for the new Transportation

Portal by visiting www.torontoschoolbus.org.

Created by the Toronto Student Transportation Group, which oversees bussing for the TDSB and

TCDSB, the portal is one of several improvements being made to ensure an effective start to the 2017-18

school year, including:

Installing GPS on all buses for the 2017-18 school year so that the school boards and bus

operators can track the status of buses and improve the timeliness and accuracy of

communication to parents. Efforts are underway to integrate the GPS with the Transportation

Portal so that in the future, parents will be able to track their children’s buses in real time.

Increasing call centre staff during peak times, such as the start of school, to improve

responsiveness and communication to schools and parents.

Assigning all Principals from special needs congregated schools to a bus operating division to provide advice and insight on school issues with transportation and assist with driver training.

Providing bus operators with routes earlier in the planning process to give them enough time

to match all routes with drivers.

Improving collaboration and communication with the bus operators on route planning,

which will continue throughout the summer to provide additional time to address any driver

coverage issues that may arise.

Establishing the Transportation Working Group, comprised of central and school-based staff

from the TDSB and TCDSB, to assist in identifying bus service issues and develop solutions.

TCDSB Launches School Cash Online Phase 1 TCDSB will be implementing the School Cash Online Payment option in all schools, in 5 phases

throughout the 2017/2018 school year. Phase 1 launches today, June 21st.

Phase 1 – June - September

Phase 2 –end of September/beginning of October

Phase 3 –November

Phase 4 – December/January

Phase 5 – January/February

School Cash Online is an application that offers parents the convenience of paying online for school

activities. Details about the application’s benefits and registration process can be found at:

http://www.kevsoftware.com/movies/ParentRegEnglish/

For more information about School Cash Online in TCDSB schools, including complete lists of the

schools included in each phase, visit: www.tcdsb.org/FORPARENTS/schoolcashonline/

Mark Your Calendars! CPIC Elections Coming in October

CPIC Elections – Monday October 2, 2017

Odd Numbered Wards—2 Parent Member Representatives per Ward

Odd Numbered Wards School Locations

1 St. Benedict 2202 Kipling Avenue (Kipling/North of Rexdale Boulevard)

3 St. Bernard 12 Duckworth St. (Lawrence/one block east of Jane)

5 Blessed Sacrament 24 Bedford Park Ave. (Yonge and Lawrence)

7 Holy Spirit 3530 Sheppard Ave. E. (Sheppard and Birchmount)

9 Our Lady of Lourdes 444 Sherbourne St. (Sherbourne/South of Wellesley)

11 Senator O’Connor 60 Rowena Drive (Victoria Park/south of Ellesmere)

CPIC Elections – Wednesday October 4, 2017

Even Numbered Wards

Ward 6- 2 Parent Member Representative

Ward 10-1 Parent Member Representative

Even Numbered Wards School Locations

6

St. Clare 124 Northcliffe Blvd. (Dufferin/St. Clair)

10 St. Mary (Secondary) 66 Dufferin Park Ave. (Dufferin/south of Bloor)

High School Open House Dates TCDSB Secondary schools welcome grade 8 students and their families to explore programs and services

https://www.tcdsb.org/school/OpenHouses/Pages/Default.aspx

Night School Registration for Fall Session For information about course options, locations and registration, see:

https://www.tcdsb.org/ProgramsServices/ContinuingEducation/Pages/Default.aspx

Registration has opened for night school credit courses, eClass and Saturday language programs.

Visual Arts Saturday School at

Father John Redmond Catholic Secondary School and Regional Arts Centre ALC101 – One full grade 9 Arts credit course

The delivery of this program will be taught at Father John Redmond C.S.S. and Regional Art Centre at 28

Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive in Etobicoke.

Saturdays 9am-12:30pm, from September 16th, to May 26th, excluding holidays. Classes will be 3.5

hours for a period of 28 weeks.

Applications are due Thursday, September 14th, 2017.

Please click here for further details.

Volunteer Opportunities For students looking to complete their 40 hours of community service, please see:

https://www.tcdsb.org/FORSTUDENTS/OpportunitiesForStudents/Pages/default.aspx for all the latest

information about organizations seeking volunteers. This includes the Toronto Santa Claus Parade and

Vegfest.

Navy League Cadets—East Toronto NLCC Ark Royal offers a free Navy Tradition Based Program, for Ages 9-12 at Monarch Park Collegiate

(Danforth and Coxwell area). Navy League Cadets is committed to developing Canada's youth through

moral guidance and encouragement, as well as mental and physical training designed to develop

patriotism, good citizenship, a sense of duty, self-discipline, self- respect and respect for others, in a modern nautical environment built on sound naval traditions. This

Programme has nothing to do with recruiting for the CF. The free program focuses on the development

of self-esteem, self-worth, team work and citizenship.

Information: http://www.arkroyal.ca or (647) 783-0718

TCDSB Student Artists Featured at Nuit Blanche

September 30-October 1, 2017 We Are / C'est Nous: TCDSB’s celebration of Canada150 through art, culture, history and the

environment using mixed media on tessellating tiles. The artworks created will display the talents of

Artists from a diverse range of backgrounds. Each panel will demonstrate a unique view of what it means

to be Canadian. The tiles are designed to connect to all other tiles, forming a veritable collaboration of

themes. The themes reflect Arts and Culture, History and the Environment. This artist collective will

embrace the beauty of Canada by providing images from over 200 communities in Toronto

celebrating Canada150. On display at Monsignor Fraser College, Isabella Campus, 146 Isabella Street

(rear of the building).

Passage Into Light: Monsignor Fraser College focuses on Canada as a home to many migrants who

escaped economic strife, war, and persecution. Their interactive installation is a symbolic narrative on

migration. It celebrates the history of Canadian compassion and acceptance. It also highlights how a

tradition of acceptance can change lives and consequently transform a nation in profound ways.

Spectators will follow the journey of afflicted migrants. The migrants' future resides beyond this entrance.

Those who enter will first be greeted by three illuminated dwellings entirely adorned with mirror mosaic.

Initial contact is both jarring and captivating. A peek through the peep holes of each of these dwellings

reveals a story of transformation.

The voyage culminates with a fourth dwelling. This red-and-white mosaic dwelling radiates a

kaleidoscope of colours. The installation is indoors at 146 Isabella Street.

School Year Calendar To review the school year calendar for 2017-2018, including PA days and exam dates, see

https://www.tcdsb.org/school/SchoolYearCalendar/Pages/Default.aspx

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