October 2016

October Newsletter Our Lady of Wisdom CES|| 10 Japonica Rd, Toronto, ON M1R 4R7 416-393-5273 F: 416-393-5434

Dear Families:

It is remarkable how quickly September has come and gone, as we brace

ourselves for the colder weather that October ushers in. On a very sad

note, on behalf of everyone at Our Lady of Wisdom Catholic School, it is to

Mlle. Christine, one of our best, that I would like to wish every success at

her new school this year, as our school will always remember her dedication

to her students and her optimism and professionalism above all.

October is the month of the Holy Rosary. We look forward to having Mrs.

Morin, Mrs. Mendoza and their colleagues from the Rosary Apostolate back

at Our Lady of Wisdom CES to remind our students of the importance of

“Rosary Devotion” as a prayerful means which brings much peace and

reconciliation, but more importantly helps us to communicate with God. Pope

Benedict XVI once stated that “Without a doubt, this is one of the most

eloquent signs of love that the young generation nourish for Jesus and his

Mother, Mary.”

October is also a time for expressing our thanks to God for all that we

have. As we enter the thanksgiving season let us remember those who

are less fortunate and offer our prayers and our actions to help those

in need. As the TCDSB celebrates the second phase of its new pastoral

plan: "Together With One Voice--Harmonizing Faith in our Families,

Parishes and Schools,” let us always count our blessings. We look

forward to strengthening our relationship with our Parish and may we

always remember and appreciate that the Church is always there for us

as a constant source of knowledge, spiritual guidance and fortitude.

W. Kwon

Principal

Principal: W. Kwon Superintendent: P. Aguiar 416-222-8282 Ext. 2267 Trustee: M. Del Grande 416-512-3407

Parish: Annunciation of the Blessed

Virgin Mary 3 Combermere Drive

Toronto, ON M3A 2W4 416-445-1760

Pastor: Fr. J. Coyle Mass: Mon.-Fri.: 8 a.m., 12 p.m.

Saturday: 9.a.m. Sunday: 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m.,

12:30 a.m. & 7 p.m. Reconciliation: Sat. 9:30 a.m. & 4 p.m. CSPC Chair: J. Stonehouse CSPC Vice-Chair: C. D’Alleva Email: cspc.ourladyofwisdom@tcdsb.org CPIC (Parent Engagement--TCDSB) www.tcdsb.org/cpic OAPCE Toronto (Provincial Voice for Parents) www.tcdsb.org/oapce-toronto Enrollment: 367 _______________________________

NEW REGISTRANTS WELCOME:

Call 416-393-5273 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 Our Lady of Wisdom @OLWCES

SAFE SCHOOL ARRIVAL PROGRAM

Please leave a message by calling the school at 416-

393-5273 when your child will be absent or late. Please

make sure that all students who arrive late check in at

the front office.

STUDENT INFORMATION

Please ensure that all information regarding your child

is up-to-date. We need to have the CORRECT HOME

TELEPHONE, CELL NUMBERS, WORK NUMBERS,

HOME ADDRESS AND EMERGENCY CONTACT. If

these numbers change please let the school know

promptly, IN WRITING.

LUNCH ROUTINES

Students who remain at school for lunch (11:45-12:45)

may NOT LEAVE THE SCHOOL GROUNDS anytime

during the lunch hour. For safety reasons, we highly

discourage parents/guardians from allowing their

children to leave the school property unsupervised for

lunch.

PIZZA LUNCH

Pizza lunch will begin Tuesday, October 4th and

run until Dec. 20th at a cost of $2 per slice.

Ordering is now closed and will resume for the

second portion of the year at a later date after

the Christmas Break.

OUR LADY OF WISDOM FRENCH HOMEWORK

CLUB

(Please contact Sukriti Jodhka, French Homework

Club Coordinator for any inquiries.)

Office: 1 (866) 900-0658

Cell: (416) 333-3134

http://voilalearning.com/en/school-homework-

clubs school-or-library

WHO: Students at OLW in grades 1-8

WHAT: Subsidized After School French

Homework Support and Language Enrichment

WHEN: Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:40 pm-4:40

p.m.

BEGINS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11th, 2016

WHERE: Room 128

COST: $544 for 32 One Hour Sessions.

VISITORS TO THE SCHOOL

A reminder that all visitors must enter the school building

through the front doors by using the video monitoring

system and sign in at the main office. Entrance through the

school yard doors or other entrances and exits, i.e. the

Kindergarten wing is strictly PROHIBITED. In the interest of

safety for all students and to ensure that classes are

uninterrupted, we need everyone's total co-operation and

understanding on this matter. If an item is being dropped off

for your child or pick up is required for an appointment, please

come by the office. We will contact the class directly.

If you need to speak with your child’s teacher or the principal,

kindly call and make an appointment. We are glad to meet with

you at a mutually convenient time.

APPROPRIATE DRESS CODE POLICY

All students are expected to come to school dressed

appropriately and in a manner that reflects the aims and

atmosphere of a Catholic school. Our Lady of Wisdom Catholic

School has adopted a BLUE AND WHITE DRESS CODE.

DROPPING OFF & PICKING UP STUDENTS

For the sake of safety, we ask that in the mornings you drop

off your children in the appropriate sections of the school yard

and leave them with our staff. This will help the students

develop routines and it will also help our staff ensure a safe

school yard. We kindly ask that parents do not enter the

Kindergarten yard, most notably the anchored fenced area at

the north east side of the JK/SK yard to maximize visibility

for our staff during morning supervision.

The bell rings at 9 a.m. Please ensure that your child is

dropped off no earlier than 8:30 a.m. Parents should be

aware that the supervision of the children remains their

responsibility before and after school. Kindly note: There is

NO SUPERVISION in the school yard before 8:30 a.m. and

after 3:45 p.m. Supervision in our school yard begins at

8:30 a.m.

CPIC Elections 2016

The Catholic Parent Involvement Committee (CPIC) is a parent-led and

Ministry of Education funded, parent volunteer organization within the

TCDSB mandated by Regulation 612/00 of Ontario’s Education Act.

CPIC’s purpose is to improve student academic achievement and well-

being by supporting, encouraging and enhancing meaningful parent

engagement system-wide at the TCDSB.

CPIC will be holding its vacancy elections for 2 Parent Representatives

on:

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, at

7:00 p.m. 2 Parent Member Representative: Ward 7,

Trustee: M. Del Grande, Superintendent: P. Aguiar

Location: Gym

CSPC Executive 2016-2017

As a result of our AGM, Elections, Inaugural

Meeting held on Sept. 21, 2016, it is my pleasure

to introduce the members of Our Lady of

Wisdom Catholic School’s Catholic School Parent

Council:

Chair

June Stonehouse

Email: cspc.ourladyofwisdom@tcdsb.org

Vice-Chair

Cyndy D'Alleva

Email: cspc.ourladyofwisdom@tcdsb.org

Secretary

Yaritza Martinez

Treasurer

Anca Badea

Teacher Representatives

Mme. Stephanie

Mlle. O

OLW HEALTHY SNACK PROGRAM

In conjunction with the non-profit Angel Foundation at the

TCDSB, thank you to everyone for supporting Our Lady of

Wisdom Catholic School’s universal nutrition and healthy

snack program. The program will continue for the academic

year, 2016-2017 and has as its aim the provision of healthy

snacks for all students which adhere to Canada’s Food Guide

and incorporate 3 food groups. The program is a non-profit

initiative which is monitored by Toronto Public Health.

Snacks are delivered to classrooms daily. Should you have any

additional questions or concerns, please direct them to Mrs.

Shirley who is the nutrition program coordinator. Again, we

would like to emphasize that the administration and the

program coordinator are well aware of allergies that students

have and will take appropriate measures to ensure that the

program reflects these needs. This program plays an integral

part in giving our students a healthy boost to their school day,

every day!

The OLW Recipe book which contains many simple, healthy,

easy and delicious recipe ideas for families can be found at

https://www.tcdsb.org/schools/ourladyofwisdom/ForParent

s/Documents/OLW%20RECIPE%20BOOK%202016.pdf

Updated Complement of Staff at OLW for 2016-2017

FIELP/1- Mlle. Camellia /Mme. Emilienne Kock

FIELP/2- M. Jean /Mme. Kabuni

FIELP/3- Mlle. Tymkewycz /Mlle. Ton

FI 01/1- Mme. Makar (Teacher T. B. A.)

FI SK/01-Mme. Yeung

FI 01-02/1-Mlle. Katherine

FI 02/1-Mme. Suzan

FI 03/2-Mme. Thokoly

FI 03-04-Mme. Mari Berje

FI 04/1-Mlle. Hogan

FI 04/2-Mlle. Falsetti

Grade 05/1-Mme. Bangala (a.m. French subjects)

Mrs. Robertson (p.m. English subjects)

Grade 05-06/1- Mlle. Caroline (a.m. English subjects)

Mlle. O (p.m. French subjects)

Grade 06/1-Mrs. Robertson (a.m. English subjects)

Mme. Bangala (p.m. French subjects)

Grade 07/1- Mme. Sawsan Guirguis (a.m. French)

Mlle. Caroline Schmeing (p.m. English subjects)

Grade 08/1- Mrs. Nardozi (a.m. English subjects)

Mme. Guirguis (p.m. French subjects)

French Specialty Teachers : M. Etienne (Science,

Literacy Support), M. Wandji (Science, Social Studies,

Literacy Support), M. Bruno (Science)

Physical Education: Mme. Stephanie

Vocal Music: Mlle. Belanger

Instrumental Music: Ms. Krzyszkowski

Special Education: Mrs. Nardozi

Librarian Technician: Ms. Liu

Thank you to our Universal Nutrition Program/Healthy Snack

Team for sharing their collection of food ideas!

Curriculum Night 2016

Our Lady of Wisdom Catholic School’s gymnasium once

again transformed into a bustling center of community

involvement during our “2016 Curriculum Night.” Thank

you to the many families who came out on a typically

busy Monday evening to meet with our staff, learn

more about their children’s diverse programs of study

and gain a better understanding of class and grade

specific expectations and the parents’ role in

supporting their children’s education. It was a

phenomenal turn-out and an opportunity to meet many

new families and re-connect with the many stalwart

families that make Our Lady of Wisdom Catholic

School such a strong and vibrant school community.

Thank you to all of the teachers, homeroom, French

Specialty, our early childhood educators, special

education and support staff for welcoming the parents

of new and returning students, engaging them and

opening up their classrooms throughout the night to

give a macro view of what Catholic education within a

French Immersion model entails.

I would also like to thank our special guests, Ms.

Denise Lobo, Tutor Ambassador from TVO/ILC

Homework Help, Megan Coleman, Program Director of

Voila Learning and Alanna Barr, Liaison Public Health

Nurse-Healthy Schools Substance Misuse Prevention

Team from Toronto Public Health, for the wealth of

information and outreach that they all provided to our

families.

ANAPHYLAXIS ALERT Our Lady of Wisdom is an allergen aware school. There are

students in attendance who suffer from severe and life

threatening allergies to certain foods such as peanuts, nut

products, sesame seeds, eggs, seafood and shell fish.

Anaphylaxis is a severe and life threatening allergic

reaction.

Accordingly, please DO NOT bring in snacks/treats/cake to

acknowledge/celebrate a child’s birthday. A safe practice

that the school encourages is the distribution of non-edible

birthday themed treats, such as, pencils, erasers, stickers,

etc… A reminder to parents that administration, 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 signed authorization signed by you the

parents and the prescribing physician. The forms to dispense

an

TVO/ILC Homework Help at OLW

Thank you to Ms. Denise Lobo from TVO/ILC’s Homework

Help for visiting with our Grade 8 and 7 students to do a live

demonstration of the www.homewrokhelp.ilc.org free math

tutorial platform. Students registered simultaneously in real

time and engaged in an informational scavenger hunt to

navigate the various components of the application and learn

more about the “locker” an archive of saved tutorials for

each respective student, the various student resources, like

the glossary and calculator and access to “Best Sessions.” All

in all, it was of great benefit for these students to get a

refresher on what benefits the application can provide and

the times of operation, as well as, experiencing first-hand

how this web-based application can provide valuable and

timely assistance with math homework, leading to greater

fluency in problem solving and computation.

VIRTUES OF THE MONTH

We would like to recognize all of the children and their

exemplary modelling of the September’s virtue of

Hospitality this month. Congratulations to the following

students:

Mlle. Camellia JK/SK:

Hospitality: Mateo T-H.

Addison D.

M. Jean JK/SK:

Hospitality: Kayla K.

Waverly S.

Mlle. Tymkewycz JK/SK:

Hospitality: Andrea B.

Alicia G.

Mme. Yeung SK/1:

Hospitality: Sean M.

Mihaela N-B.

Mme. Makar (Gr. 1):

Hospitality: Rony R.

Stella V.

Mlle. Katherine (Gr. 1/2):

Hospitality: Emmy F.

Oliver M.

Mme. Suzan (Gr. 2):

Hospitality: Owen M.

Kal T.

Angelina K.

Mme. Thokoly (Gr. 3):

Hospitality: Camila A.

Jirome U.

Mme. Mari Berje (Gr. 3/4):

Hospitality: Grade 4: Elizabeth M.

Gr. 3 Ava A.

Mlle. Falsetti (Gr. 4):

Hospitality: Caleb B.

Mlle. Hogan (Gr. 4):

Hospitality: Mackenzie S.

Andrea P.

Mme. Bangala/Mrs. Robertson (Gr. 5):

Hospitality: Edward S.

Ava A.

Mlle. Caroline/Mlle. O (Gr. 5/6):

Hospitality: Grade 5: Claudia N. Grade 6: Arielle T-H.

Mrs. Robertson/Mme. Bangala (Gr. 6):

Hospitality: Damian O.

Kiara E.

Mme. Guirguis/Mlle. Caroline (Gr. 7):

Hospitality: Alexis A.

Mrs. Nardozi, Mme. Guirguis (Gr. 8):

Hospitality: Jordana B.

Amalia C.

Fresh From The Farm:

Our Lady of Wisdom Catholic School is proud to pilot a

new fundraising initiative which is a joint effort through

the provincial government of Ontario, Foodland Ontario,

Dieticians of Canada, and the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable

Growers Association. The “Fresh From The Farm,”

fundraising initiative will generate funds for a variety of

important school initiatives and programs and assist in the

continuation of many literacy, numeracy and STE(A)M

learning experiences already implemented at the school

level.

Key Dates:

September 6: Students being to fundraise

Ontario-grown Fruit and Vegetables For Sale

Bundle A-$12 (5 lb potatoes, 3 lb carrots, 3 lb onions, 3 lb

sweet potatoes)

Bundle B-$15 (8 lb box apples)

October 12: Due date for student orders

November 8-November 30: Deliveries to schools.

Thank you to our parent volunteers who are key to making

this initiative a success!

CURRICULUM CORNER

We are proud to announce that as part of the

TCDSB’s ongoing work to develop and support First

Nation Métis and Inuit curriculum in the TCDSB, First

Nation Storyteller, Mr. Aaron Bell will be visiting with

the Grade 5/6 class for an introductory engagement

which shares the Creation Story through hand

movements, introduction to First Nations World View

through Story’s and teachings as well as historical

interpretations, or history as seen through First

Nations eyes. Aaron Bell, is an Ojibway storyteller

who has been working in the educational field for the

past twenty years, sharing the First Nations culture

through interactive Storytelling engagements and

Dance presentations with his company White Pine

Dancers. He has worked with the TCDSB for the past

2 years engaging students in our schools (grades 1 to

12) and sharing his culture in an educational as well as

entertaining way! http://www.ojibwaystoryteller.com/

Math Corner: https://www.netmaths.net/

In French: Journée des maths | Édition 2016

In English: Netmath

Students in Grades 3 and 4 have now been

introduced to this excellent Math resource with

much enthusiasm and curiosity. Netmath is

Ontario Ministry of Education licensed,

compatible with tablets, laptops, Chromebooks,

all devices, web-based, naturally and intuitively

interactive for both teachers and students,

completely aligned with Ontario Math

curricula.

This free application’s utilitarian appeal, core

strategies, computation and problem-based

focus across all math strands, gap reducing

ability, gamified appeal, and functionality as a

tool to enhance math learning from 3-8 with

versions for 1-2 coming soon.

We look forward to hearing about how this

excellent web-based math resource is further

complementing students’ learning of math.

ANNUNCIATION PARISH SACRAMENTAL

REGISTRATION

Registration for Gr. 7 and 8 Confirmation will be October 4th,

2016 at 7:30 p.m. The Confirmation rehearsal will take place at

9 a.m. on May 9th, 2017 and the ceremony will be held on

Tuesday, May 9th, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. Exact Confirmation

Sessions for Grade 7 and 8 are still to be determined, but the

Retreat will take place on Saturday, May 6th, 2017. First

Confession will take place at 7 p.m. On February 15th, 2017.

First Holy Communion Registration meeting will take place at 7

p.m. on October 6th. The First Holy Communion ceremony will

be held on April 29th and April 30th at 5 p.m. and May 6th and

May 7th at 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

Parents must register in order for their child to receive the

sacraments of First Communion (Gr. 2), First Reconciliation

(Gr. 3) or Confirmation (Gr. 7 and 8). A copy of the child’s

baptismal certificate is required to register for First

Communion and Confirmation.

Parish Corner:

Informed by discussion and planning from the Year of the

Parish Launch meeting on October 5th, with our local parish

pastor, Fr. Coyle and our community of schools, please stay

tuned for information regarding an upcoming school and

community event connecting our school and Parish

(Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish). Date and

time T.B.A.

TRUSTEES 2016 – 2017

Wards

1. Joseph Martino 416-512-3401 5. Maria Rizzo 416-512-3405 9. Jo-Ann Davis 416-512-3409 2. Ann Andrachuk 416-512-3402 6. Frank D‘Amico Vice-Chair 416-512-3406 10. Barbara Poplawski 416-512-3410 3. Sal Piccininni 416-512-3403 7. Michael Del Grande 416-512-3407 11. Angela Kennedy, Chair 416-512-3411 4. Patrizia Bottoni 416-512-3404 8. Garry Tanuan 416-512-3408 12. Nancy Crawford 416-512-3412 Karina Dubrovskaya, Student Trustee 416-512-3417 Rhea Carlisle, Student Trustee 416-512-3413

Safe Schools/Student Well-Being

Our Lady of Wisdom Catholic School is very pleased to

continue our partnership with Covenant House, “a

national leader in the issues of at-risk, homeless and

trafficked youth.” On October 25th, Ms. Fiona Jack

will be visiting with our grade 6, 7, and 8 students to

educate and advocate for much needed change to

address current issues facing youth in our province.

Specifically, the “Before You Run” and “Reality Check”

workshops greatly support the Ontario Ministry of

Education’s Student Success, Safe Schools and Equity

and Inclusive Education strategies and will equip our

youth with timely information to make informed

decisions and seek assistance when necessary.

Specifically, “Before You Run,” a presentation geared

towards students in grades 6 and 7, focuses on the

risk factors that can lead to youth homelessness, and

“students are given information and resources to help

them make better choices.” The “Reality Check”

presentation, geared for students in Grade 8,

emphasizes a de-glamourization of street life, looks at

empathy, identifies key resources where youth can

obtain assistance, and encourages students to lead,

volunteer in their communities and give back.

Our community liaison office, J. Wilson, will also

be visiting with our intermediate students in

grades 7 and 8 on Nov. 16th to engage students in

discussion and strategizing on the topic of the

dangers of online activity, social media and

identity theft. Our hope is that students will be

better prepared to use the technology that is

available to them prudently and safely with a

greater appreciation and awareness of the

dangers that accompany the tech that that use,

as well as, the importance of communication with

their parents.

STUDENT LEADERSHIP Thank you to Mrs. Nardozi, Mme. Bangala and Mlle. Christine

and the newly minted student members of our Me to We

student leadership team. This year has gotten off to a very

focus and benevolent start in terms of supporting our most

vulnerable members of society through our Thanksgiving/Fall

Food Drive. Thank you everyone for the many generous

donations of non-perishable and canned food items which the

students have collected since September 26th. All proceeds

will go to families in need via St. Francis Table, “a ministry of

the Capuchin-Franciscan Friars and friends committed to

creating a Faith Community with the poor through direct

services that preserve and enhance human dignity.”

This Wednesday, October 19th, 2016, a delegation of

students, excited about how they can put into action

their brand of social justice locally and globally, will go

to the Air Canada Centre for We Day! Me to We is a

year-long program dedicated to empowering students to

take action to help local and global communities in

need.

With this unique experience, we hope to inspire in these

students and in the entire school, a sense of hope and

leadership. This year, initiatives will continue to focus

on furthering the cause of social justice at home and

abroad with attention given to our most vulnerable

members of society.

Junior Achievement 2016 “JA Central Ontario is committed to engaging students and

stakeholders in the Toronto, York, Peel, Halton, Durham and

Simcoe regions with education programs focused on work

readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy.”

On October 26th, guest speakers from SAP will be at

Wisdom to present the Economics for Success program

to the grade 8 students on October 26th. The JA

program is an invaluable experience that will give

students further insight into the demands of the global

economy.

Athletics Update

Running Club and Cross Country

With our first Cross Country Divisional event coming up fast

on October 13th at Earl Bales Park, interested students have

been running non-stop on alternating days for grades 3-4 and

6-8 thanks to volunteer coaches, Mme. Stephanie, M. Wandji

and Mlle. Caroline.

The Wisdom Warriors Running Club began on

Monday, September 19th, 2016 at Willowfield Gardens Park.

Students had the chance to run a distance according to their

age group. The aim of the running club is to foster a love of

running.

Many students interested in qualifying for the OLW

Warriors Cross-Country team participated on a consistent

basis in order to improve their endurance for the upcoming

try-out. The official try-outs, for all those interested, will be

held in October, during school hours.

“Walking is a great way to get physical activity, reduce

traffic and make our streets safer. It also helps lower

pollution and keeps our air cleaner. IWalk is an annual event

that promotes walking or cycling to school. This year, join us

in walking with your children around the school community.

It's a good time to meet other parents/caregivers, teachers,

children and youth. Together you can all be physically active,

feel great, and have fun!

Source: Green Communities Canada. 2004 Active & Safe

Routes to School.

For more information, call Toronto Public Health at 416-338-

7600 or visit Toronto Public Health's Physical Activity

website at www.toronto.ca/health/physicalactivity. Reprinted

with permission of Toronto Public Health.

Our Lady of Wisdom CES has designated

Monday, October 17th, as I Walk Day!

STUDENT LEADERSHIP Thank you to Mrs. Nardozi, Mme. Bangala and Mlle. Christine

and the newly minted student members of our Me to We

student leadership team. This year has gotten off to a very

focus and benevolent start in terms of supporting our most

vulnerable members of society through our Thanksgiving/Fall

Food Drive. Thank you everyone for the many generous

donations of non-perishable and canned food items which the

students have collected since September 26th. All proceeds

will go to families in need via St. Francis Table, “a ministry of

the Capuchin-Franciscan Friars and friends committed to

creating a Faith Community with the poor through direct

services that preserve and enhance human dignity.”

This Wednesday, October 19th, 2016, a delegation of

students, excited about how they can put into action their

brand of social justice locally and globally, will go to the Air

Canada Centre for We Day! Me to We is a year-long program

dedicated to empowering students to take action to help local

and global communities in need.

With this unique experience, we hope to inspire in these

students and in the entire school, a sense of hope and

leadership. This year, initiatives will continue to focus on

furthering the cause of social justice at home and abroad

with attention given to our most vulnerable members of

society.

Junior Achievement 2016 “JA Central Ontario is committed to engaging students and

stakeholders in the Toronto, York, Peel, Halton, Durham and

Simcoe regions with education programs focused on work

readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy.”

On October 26th, guest speakers from SAP will be at Wisdom

to present the Economics for Success program to the grade 8

students on October 26th. The JA program is an invaluable

experience that will give students further insight into the

demands of the global economy.

The Forest of Reading is coming to Our Lady of Wisdom 2016-2017…

Collections from the Prix Peuplier, (a reading program that invites young people to participate in read-alouds of French books

written by Canadian authors. Students are then invited to vote for their favourite book) and Prix Tamarac, (a program that

invites young people to read French chapter books of 100-250 pages in length by allowing them to vote for their favourite

books (fiction and non-fiction) from a selection of the best Canadian books written in French) for Grades 2-4 and 5-8 have

been ordered and will be arriving soon.

Monthly Update from the Board

October 2016

October 19: Go Purple Day October is Child Abuse Awareness Month. October 19th has been set aside as a day to raise awareness among students about the

signs of abuse and neglect, and what to do if they, or someone they know, is being/or suspected of being abused or neglected

https://www.tcdsb.org/Pages/October-is-Child-Abuse-Prevention-Month.aspx #iBreaktheSilence

High School Open Houses Grade 8 students and their families are invited to learn more about their secondary school options at open houses this fall. For a

complete schedule, see: https://www.tcdsb.org/school/OpenHouses/Pages/default.aspx

Interested in Parent Engagement? Catholic Parent Involvement Committee Elections Coming

October 3rd for Wards 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 https://www.tcdsb.org/forparents/parentinvolvement/cpicelections/pages/scheduled-cpic-

election-for-even-numbered-wards.aspx

October 5th for vacancies in Wards 1, 7, 11 https://www.tcdsb.org/forparents/parentinvolvement/cpicelections/pages/election-to-

fill-cpic-vacancies.aspx

And October 17th for Parents at Large

Learn more about CPIC here: https://www.tcdsb.org/FORPARENTS/ParentInvolvement/Pages/default.aspx

You Can Work Wonders with ShareLife During this Year of the Parish, schools are invited to partner with their local parishes to see how they can support the annual

campaign, and help ShareLife agencies work wonders. http://www.sharelife.org/Public/Home.aspx

Secondary Night School, Saturday Language Classes & eClass Registration

Continues until October 7th Get detailed information online: https://www.tcdsb.org/ProgramsServices/ContinuingEducation/Documents/flyer.pdf

Overseas Credit Courses in Italy Get all the information online:

https://www.tcdsb.org/FORSTUDENTS/OpportunitiesForStudents/Documents/SUMMER2017FLYER_3.pdf

Information Meetings October 4th and 5th

Celebrating the Year of the Parish 2016-2017 The second year in our three pastoral plan focusing on "Together With One Voice: Harmonizing our Faith Through Family, Parish

and School".

It is an opportunity to celebrate the important role that our parishes play in our school communities and in the lives of the students,

staff and families that we serve.

Let's celebrate the Family-Parish-School partnership!

https://www.tcdsb.org/Board/NurturingOurCatholicCommunity/YearoftheParish/Pages/Parish-

Project.aspx

https://www.tcdsb.org/Board/NurturingOurCatholicCommunity/YearoftheParish/Pages/default.aspx

October’s Virtue is Gratitude Find all the monthly resources associated with our virtues of the month online

https://www.tcdsb.org/Board/NurturingOurCatholicCommunity/VirtueoftheMonth/Pages/Default.aspx

Upcoming Events October is…

Autism Awareness Month https://www.tcdsb.org/pages/october-is-autism-awareness-month.aspx

Hispanic Canadian Heritage Month www.tcdsb.org

October 5th: Walk to School Day http://www.saferoutestoschool.ca/international-walk-school-daymonth

October 5th: World Teacher’s Day

October 6: Rosary Day https://www.tcdsb.org/board/nurturingourcatholiccommunity/pages/rosary-

day.aspx

October 7: System-wide Professional Activity Day. No classes for students

October 10: World Mental Health Day https://www.tcdsb.org/ProgramsServices/SpecialEducation/mhs/Pages/Default.aspx

October 11th: International Day of the Girl

https://www.tcdsb.org/Pages/International-Day-of-the-Girl.aspx

October 11-25th: Elementary Cross Country https://www.tcdsb.org/programsservices/schoolprogramsk12/healthoutdoorphysed/tdcaa/pages/tcdsb-

athletics.aspx

October 17th and 18th: Ontario College Information Fair http://www.ocif.ca/

October 21st: Welcome Reception for Newcomers to Canada

https://www.tcdsb.org/forcommunity/newcomers/pages/welcome-reception-for-newcomers-

2016.aspx

October 22nd: Empowering Mothers in Education--Spanish Speaking Advisory Committee

Conference https://www.tcdsb.org/forparents/news/pages/2016-october-22-spanish-speaking-

advisory-committee-conference.aspx

October 26th: Early Childhood Educator and Childcare Worker Appreciation Day

October 28th: An Evening to Feed the Soul Gala in support of the Angel Foundation for Learning

https://www.tcdsb.org/news/othernews/2017/pages/An-Evening-to-Feed-the-Soul-Gala.aspx

October 29th: Father Patrick Fogarty Awards Dinner—celebrating excellence in Catholic

education across Ontario

https://www.tcdsb.org/pages/33rd-annual-fr-fogarty-awards-dinner-saturday-october-29.aspx

October 31st: Halloween. Learn about the Christian origins of All Hallow’s Eve

https://www.tcdsb.org/Board/NurturingOurCatholicCommunity/News/2012-2013/Pages/Halloween--

Christian-Tradition.aspx

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TCDSB Acknowledges World Mental Health Day Oct.10, 2016

Each year the World Health Organization Acknowledges and Celebrates “World Mental Health Day” in October. World Mental Health Day provides us with an opportunity to reach out to those who may need support, raise awareness, and decrease stigma, or to learn more about mental health and mental illness. This year’s theme is focused on Crisis Response. Resources from the World Health Organisation can be found at http://www.who.int/mental_health/world-mental-health-day/2016/en/ World Mental Health Day also provides our TCDSB community with an opportunity to review our own TCDSB Mental Health Crisis Response Guidelines which are found on our TCDSB Mental Health page https://intranet.tcdsb.org/Departments/SpecialEducation/mentalhealth/Pages/Resources-for-Teachers.aspx Developed by TCDSB Psychology and Social Work Staff in consultation with school administrators, the TCDSB Mental Health Crisis Response Guidelines offer excellent , evidence based strategies and procedures for schools to consider when experiencing the aftermath of an event that results in mental health upset. For our students, staff, and parents, World Mental Health Day provides us with an opportunity to check in with each other and reflect on how we might be able to make our schools Mentally Healthy and Well. For more information on programs and resources supporting student mental health and well-being see https://www.tcdsb.org/ProgramsServices/SpecialEducation/mhs/Pages/Mental-Health-Strategy.aspx If you have questions or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact me at patricia.marra-stapleton@tcdsb.org Sincerely, Patricia Marra-Stapleton , C. Psych. Assoc. TCDSB Mental Health leader

Our Lady of Wisdom CES Calendar of Events October

2016

Year of the Parish Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 Virtue of the Month is “Gratitude”

Walk to School Month

World Teacher’s Day Oct. 5th

Child Abuse Prevention Month

Hispanic Canadian Heritage Month

Learning Disabilities Awareness Month

2 3 4 5

6 7 8 CSPC Meeting

6:30 p.m. in Library

Pizza Lunch Begins

Confirmation reg. mtg. at Annunciation Parish 7:30 p.m.

Year of the Parish Launch mtg. Areas 3-4

CPIC Elections at OLW at 7 p.m.

Mary Ward visit

First Communion Reg. at 7 p.m. at Annunciation Parish

Rosary Day

PA Day (No School)

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 World Mental

Health Day

Thanksgiving

International Girls Day

Fresh From The Farm Student Orders Forms Due

Gr. 7, 8 Immunization

Cross Country Meet at Earl Bales Park

Visit from MP Zahid at 1 p.m.

World Egg Day

Forest of Reading Candidate Names released

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 I Walk Day Cross Country

Regionals at Earl Bales

We Day Excursion at ACC

Gr. 7, 8 Women’s Hockey Excursion

ROM Excursion Gr. 5/6

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27 28 29 Mass at

Annunciation 1:15 p.m.-OLW

Covenant House Presentations for Grades 6-8

Cross Country City championships

Lockdown Drill (Exterior)

Jr. Achievement Gr. 8-9:30 a.m.

SEA training at 12:45 p.m.

Photo Day for whole school starting at 9:30 a.m.

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Haunted Gym

Happy

Halloween!

Note: Lunch Lady Continues every Monday and Thursday, Pizza lunch begins Tuesday, October 4th and continues every

Tuesday. A tentative BBQ fundraiser is being planned for Oct. 26th. More details to follow.