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Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s): During this month of November, we recognize the virtue of Peacekeeping. How fitting that we do so, as on November 11th we remember those who have died fighting for our freedom, striving for peace in the world. On November 11th, we will be having our Remembrance Day Peace Liturgy, organized by our Grade 8 classes. Parents are welcome to join us; we will begin assembling in the Gymnasium at approximately 9:15am and then again at 10:30am. Two separate assemblies will be required to accommodate our students for this event. Poppies will be distributed to the entire school on this day. Please consider submitting a $1.00 donation that will be forwarded to The Royal Canadian Legion on behalf of the families of St. Fidelis School. Teachers have been working on the Growing Success Progress Report which will be sent home on Tuesday, November 10th. These Progress Reports communicate the students’ strengths and provide information that will encourage students to set goals for learning, help teachers and assist parents in supporting learning at home. Parent-Teacher Interviews will be conducted on the evening of Thursday, November 12th (5:30pm-8:30pm) and on the PA Day of Friday, November 13th (8:30am-11:10am). Our Safe Schools Team will be working diligently to update our Safe School Improvement Plan. We will be implementing activities and strategies to ensure our students are developing academically, physically and spiritually in a safe environment. In this light, we recognize the week of November 16th as “Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week”; please look out for additional information on helpful activities and reflections that are being planned for our students. Please note our upcoming CSPC Meeting on Monday, November 16th, at 7:00pm in our school’s Library. All parents are strongly encouraged to attend this very important meeting to receive information and provide feedback. We wish you all a blessed and peaceful month of November. Yours in partnership, Mr. Michael A. Caccamo Mrs. Raffaela Gallo Principal Vice Principal ST. FIDELIS CATHOLIC SCHOOL DIGNITY • EXCELLENCE • PRIDE NOVEMBER 2015 9 Bannerman Street Toronto, Ontario M6L 2S5 Tel. (416) 393-5358 Fax. (416) 397-6315 Michael Caccamo, Principal Raffaela Gallo, Vice Principal Angela Moscar, Head Secretary School Hours of Operation: 8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Lunch: 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Gina Iuliano Marrello Superintendent (416) 222-8282 ext. 2267 Sal Piccininni Trustee (416) 512-3403 Sandra Grilo Council Chair (416) 222-8282 Voice Mailbox #88358 St. Fidelis Parish Father Mose Gasparini 33 Connie Street North York M6L 2H8 (416) 247-8741 From the principal’s desk 1 ST. FIDELIS CATHOLIC SCHOOL

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Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s):

During this month of November, we recognize the virtue of Peacekeeping. How fitting that we do so, as on November 11th we remember those who have died fighting for our freedom, striving for peace in the world. On November 11th, we will be having our Remembrance Day Peace Liturgy, organized by our Grade 8 classes. Parents are welcome to join us; we will begin assembling in the Gymnasium at approximately 9:15am and then again at 10:30am. Two separate assemblies will be required to accommodate our students for this event. Poppies will be distributed to the entire school on this day. Please consider submitting a $1.00 donation that will be forwarded to The Royal Canadian Legion on behalf of the families of St. Fidelis School.

Teachers have been working on the Growing Success Progress Report which will be sent home on Tuesday, November 10th. These Progress Reports communicate the students’ strengths and provide information that will encourage students to set goals for learning, help teachers and assist parents in supporting learning at home. Parent-Teacher Interviews will be conducted on the evening of Thursday, November 12th (5:30pm-8:30pm) and on the PA Day of Friday, November 13th (8:30am-11:10am).

Our Safe Schools Team will be working diligently to update our Safe School Improvement Plan. We will be implementing activities and strategies to ensure our students are developing academically, physically and spiritually in a safe environment. In this light, we recognize the week of November 16th as “Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week”; please look out for additional information on helpful activities and reflections that are being planned for our students.

Please note our upcoming CSPC Meeting on Monday, November 16th, at 7:00pm in our school’s Library. All parents are strongly encouraged to attend this very important meeting to receive information and provide feedback.

We wish you all a blessed and peaceful month of November.

Yours in partnership,

Mr. Michael A. Caccamo Mrs. Raffaela GalloPrincipal Vice Principal

ST. FIDELIS CATHOLIC SCHOOLD I G N I T Y • E X C E L L E N C E • P R I D E

NOVEMBER 2015

9 Bannerman StreetToronto, Ontario M6L 2S5

Tel. (416) 393-5358Fax. (416) 397-6315

Michael Caccamo, PrincipalRaffaela Gallo, Vice Principal

Angela Moscar, Head Secretary

School Hours of Operation:8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Lunch: 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Gina Iuliano MarrelloSuperintendent

(416) 222-8282 ext. 2267

Sal PiccininniTrustee

(416) 512-3403

Sandra GriloCouncil Chair

(416) 222-8282Voice Mailbox #88358

St. Fidelis ParishFather Mose Gasparini

33 Connie Street North York M6L 2H8

(416) 247-8741

From the principal’s desk

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MONTH VIRTUE MONTH VIRTUESeptember Hospitality February LoveOctober Gratitude March ForgivenessNovember Peacemaking April JusticeDecember Charity May CompassionJanuary Courage June Faithfulness

TDCSB Faith & Character Development Monthly Themes

Virtue of the MonthCONGRATULATIONS to the following students.

They displayed the virtue of GRATITUDE for the month of October.

CLASS GRADE STUDENTMs. Moreira JK/SK Benecio Z / Luca CMs. Di Martino JK/SK Marcus CMs. Braga/Ms. Leite JK/SK Vivian AMs. Chiappetta JK/SK Jordan MMs. Vomero 1 Alijandro S / Sophie YMs. Genova 1/2 Great E / Lily FMs. Burrows-Ricci 1 Sophia G / Rosario VMs. Menegon 2 Amadeo RMs. Bossio 2 Domenic MMs. Caruso-Buttigieg 2 Julianna PMs. Zeppieri 3 Giovanni RMs. Pignatari 3 Sofia VMs. Primier 3/4 Olivia CMs. Muzzatti 4 Abigail OMs. Pugliese 4/5 Afonso RMs. Andino 5 Rosemary T / Cesar GMs. Marino 5 Simona G / Anthony PMs. Dodaro 6 Caleb D / Matthew OMs. Querin 6 Gabriella R / Luca MMs. Reis 7 Robert TMs. DeCarlo 6/7 Joseph LMs. Ruggeri 8 Alessandra GMs. Burella 7/8 Sophia THeritage Language Nathan M / Olyvia M

Virtue for the month of November is...

PeacemakingPeacemaking can be shown

in many ways!

Here are some examples:

• By opening ourselves up to God, we feel peace within us.

• Every person can work for peace by carefully considering how their words and actions make others feel.

• Be guided by the words of Paul to the Colossians - “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts.”

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HEARING SOLUTIONSHearing Solutions has established a new hearing clinic for children at the new Humber River Hospital and chose Ms. Marino’s Grade 5 class to paint 25 canvasses for display in the new clinic. The theme of the art project was “ears and the cool things ears can do.” Hearing Solutions came into the classroom to provide instruction on the theme as well as to provide supplies for the artwork – paint and canvases. Hearing Solutions also had an audiologist give a “Hearing Talk” presentation to the Grade 5 students and once the presentation was done, provide a pizza lunch for them and a thank you plaque. Also on hand was Mr. Carmelo Cucchi, TCDSB Arts Resource Teacher, who provided the students with artistic and technical instruction for their paintings. The canvasses painted by the students will be on permanent display at the new Hearing Solutions Children’s Clinic at the new Humber River Hospital.

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Student Life

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Student LifeCROSS COUNTRY

Congratulations to our St. Fidelis Cross Country Team and Coaches – ranking #2 at our divisional meet!! St. Fidelis sent 48 students to the regional meet on the 20th and 15 students to the City Championships on the 27th! Many thanks to all our coaches and parent volunteers!! Go, Falcons! Go! Dignity! Excellence! Pride!

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Student LifeJK & SK STUDENTS AT COUNTRY APPLE ORCHARD FARM

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Student LifeSTUDENTS VISIT A FARM AND THE ZOO

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Student LifeHALLOWEEN DANCE-A-THON

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Many, many thanks to Stefania Sottile and the team of CSPC Members and Parent Volunteers for an absolutely boooootastic and wonderful Halloween Dance-a-thon!!!!! The decorations, the costumes, the music, the snacks, the flash photography, the great Falcons spirit made this an amazing event for students and staff, and for parents! I know this event will go a long, long way in supporting the multitude of initiatives and activities that take place at St. Fidelis School!

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Student LifeRETHINKTIRES.CA CAMPAIGN

Thank you to everyone who took the time to drop off their tires, batteries, and oil at Vince’s Auto to help St. Fidelis win $20,000.

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Student LifeSCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR COMING TO ST. FIDELIS - NOV. 9TH TO 13TH

The Scholastic Book Fair will be coming to St. Fidelis on November 9th to November 13th. The theme for the Book Fair this year is Monsters! Your favourite Monster characters will be featured in books, posters and school materials. The Book Fair also has a brand new selection of books and school materials. Students will have the opportunity to visit the Book Fair during school hours. Parents/Guardians are welcome to visit the Book Fair during Parent-Teacher Interviews on the evening of November 12th and the morning of November 13th. See you at the Scholastic Book Fair!

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ST. FIDELIS CATHOLIC SCHOOLI M P O R TA N T I N F O R M AT I O N • P O L I C I E S • P R O C E D U R E S

PUNCTUALITYPunctuality is a characteristic and life skill we strongly encourage at St. Fidelis. It is important that a child develops this responsibility early in life for it will serve him/her well in years to come. For all aged children, it is the responsibility of the parent(s) to ensure they get to school on time.

Students must arrive to school before the 8:30am bell, and be present, in-line with his/her class, when the school bell rings at 8:30am. A student is not permitted to use the main door to access his/her classroom unless they are late. All students entering the front door at 8:30am or later are considered late and will receive a late slip.

Punctuality is one of the many duties of a pupil, as outlined in Regulation 298 of the Education Act. A pupil who is frequently late can be said to be in “habitual neglect of duty” and can be referred to the school principal and/or school social worker if the problem persists.

Thank you for your support in addressing this matter with your child!

REPORTING OF CANCELLATIONS OR CLOSURES DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER

Cancellation of school bus transportation or school closures due to inclement weather will be reported through the following vehicles:• News releases to all media outlets in Toronto (Note:

although the news release is provided to the media outlets, there is no guarantee that all television and radio stations will broadcast the information in a timely fashion.)

• Communications will endeavour to send an email to everyone on the TCDSB email exchange to advise them of any cancellations or closures.

• Communications will also send out the information electronically to E-News subscribers (Note: If you do not already subscribe to E-News, but wish to do so, please visit our website at www.tcdsb.org and click on the E-News icon on the top right hand side of the homepage).

• Updates will also be posted on the Board’s 24-hour information line, 416-222-8282, extension 2873.

• The information will also be posted on the Board’s website at www.tcdsb.org

• The Transportation Department will post this information on its website at:

http://www.torontoschoolbus.org

CATHOLIC SCHOOL PARENT COUNCIL (CSPC) for 2015/2016

We are confident the new council will continue to work in tandem with the school as well as working with the many committees to continue the annual traditions and events.

1. Licinia Antonio2. Luciano Asenjo3. John Conidi4. Alenna Emer, Secretary5. Frank Foggia, OAPCE Rep6. Sandra Grilo, Chair7. Gina Isabella8. Brian Jahoor, Treasurer9. Pat Lanni

10. Suzy Marotta, Special Education Rep11. Marta Sampaio12. Elena Seymour, Vice Chair13. Jennifer Sgrignoli14. Stefania Sottile15. Bernadette Tucci16. Jeff Yorke

If you have any questions or concerns for a member of

CSPC, please call:(416) 222-8282

Voice Mailbox #88358

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PARKINGA reminder to all that the school parking lot is for staff only. Please do not use it for parking, as we do not have enough spots for staff. There is absolutely NO PARKING in the handicap space at the front of the school. The fine is substantial and we need to have the space clear for the appropriate users that need it over the course of the day.

Please observe and respect the “in” and “out” flow in the school’s Kiss N’ Ride loop. A reminder to all that THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO PARKING PERMITTED ON BANNERMAN STREET. Everyone is encouraged to either walk to school, carpool, use the Kiss N’ Ride in the school parking lot, or to park on Grovedale St. or Rustic Rd. and walk to school. Police and Parking Enforcement have assured us that Bannerman will be closely monitored for proper use.

ST. FIDELIS CATHOLIC SCHOOLI M P O R TA N T I N F O R M AT I O N • P O L I C I E S • P R O C E D U R E S

SCHOOL HOURSGeneral Entry: Morning SessionMorning Recess: Lunch:Afternoon Session:Afternoon Recess: General Dismissal:

8:30am8:30am – 11:15am10:12am – 10:27am11:15am – 12:15pm12:15pm – 3:30pm1:40pm – 1:55pm3:30pm

KISS n’ RIDEParents who drive their children to school are encouraged to use our Kiss n’ Ride program Volunteers tirelessly show up every morning and evening to ensure that our students are dropped off and placed safely into their parent’s vehicle The continued success of this program also depends upon the cooperation of the whole St. Fidelis Community.

Please follow the rules of the Kiss n’ Ride program and the directions of our volunteers in order to continue a safe arrival and departure for all our students. Also, please be reminded that the Kiss n’ Ride designated parking spaces are reserved for our volunteer parents only. Thank you to all!

SAFE ARRIVAL PROGRAMStudent Illness or Absenteeism

If your child is to be absent from school for any reason, please telephone the school to inform the secretary before 8:30am of the day of absence. (We also have a voicemail box for your convenience to call at any time to leave a message.) This will reassure the school that your child is safe. If a child is absent, then we will call home if we have not been notified.

When a student returns to school after an absence, he or she must bring a signed and dated parental or medical note to explain the reason. If you are picking up your child early, please send a note to your child’s teacher. Please be sure to report to the office to sign them out. If you are returning before the end of the day, please sign your child back in at the office.

If children are not feeling well, please give them an opportunity to recuperate at home. It is assumed that if children are well enough to be at school, they are also well enough to take part in recess. Children need time to get some fresh air and stretch their muscles. If they are dressed properly, they will be able to do this in comfort, even on our cold Canadian winter days.

Also, please ensure we have a current emergency number where you can be contacted.

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PIDICULOSISPediculosis, commonly known as LICE, is a common, but pesky problem in schools and among children.

Children are reminded not to share caps or hats, combs and brushes, or other hair accessories. Parents are encouraged to check scalp regularly and to use preventative measures to ensure that their child(ren) do not contact lice.

MEDICATIONPrincipals, 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, authorization signed by you the parent, and the prescribing physician. The forms to dispense any medication must be updated on a regular basis and are available from the school principal. Please be advised that staff in TCDSB schools will not dispense non-prescription medications to students.

Students who require an Epi-Pen must have 2 Epi-Pens at school. One to be kept in the office and one to be kept with the student at all times. Students that require “puffers” should have one at school and at home.

All medications will be stored in the main office. Please notify the school if your child suffers from any type of allergy.

ANAPHYLAXIS ALERTAllergen-Aware Environment

Please take special note that we have children in our school who have a very serious, life-threatening allergy to tree nuts, peanuts, all nut/peanut products, all seafood products, called Anaphylaxis.

We are notifying all parents that students should not bring any nuts, peanuts, peanut butter or any food containing nuts or peanut products such as peanut oil, sesame seeds, etc., as well as any seafood products to school.

We ask that you DO NOT bring any personal baking or other treats to the school to share with the class. This is important to ensure the safety and welfare of these children.

ST. FIDELIS CATHOLIC SCHOOLI M P O R TA N T I N F O R M AT I O N • P O L I C I E S • P R O C E D U R E S

LUNCHTIME RULES & LUNCH PROGRAMTo further ensure student safety, students will not be permitted to leave school property to purchase a lunch at a neighborhood food establishment unless they are signed out and accompanied by the parent or guardian of the child, or an authorized adult. The responsible adult must have previous written consent from the parent, a record of which must be on file in the school office.

Children are encouraged to eat lunch at home. Children going home for lunch should leave the school no later than 11:15am and return to the school yard no later than 12:15pm.

If your child eats lunch at school, please ensure that he/she brings a lunch to school every day. We ask that lunches not be brought to school for the students. For those odd times when students do forget their lunches, we ask that lunches brought in be clearly marked and left on the lunch table outside the main office by 11:15. Students can pick up their lunch during the lunch period. Parents Guardians will not be permitted to drop off lunches in the classrooms, nor will students be permitted to pick up their lunches during class time. This is to minimize disruption during important instructional time in the classroom.

T H E E C O C O R N E R

P l e a s e d o n a t e E Y E G L A S S E S a n d P O P C A N TA B S t o t h e o f f i c e ! .

We R e u s eWe R e c y c l e

We G i v e !

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SAFETY REMINDERS

ONLY SOFT, “NERF-TYPE” BALLS ARE PERMITTED IN SCHOOL YARD AT RECESS.

WALK HOME IN A GROUP or with an ADULT; AVOID WALK-ING HOME ALONE!! CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 9 SHOULD NEVER WALK HOME ALONE.

There is always more safety in numbers!!

ST. FIDELIS CATHOLIC SCHOOLI M P O R TA N T I N F O R M AT I O N • P O L I C I E S • P R O C E D U R E S

SCHOOL BUSESPlease note that if your child is registered to ride the school bus, he or she must ride the school bus and not take the liberty to walk home on any given day. All students on buses must ride the buses to and from school every day.

INFORMATION ABOUT SCHOOL BUS DELAYSTraffic congestion and varying road conditions can impact on the flow of traffic in Toronto, and this is particularly true during the winter months when snow and ice can be a major factor.

The Toronto Student Transportation Group is pleased to provide information about school bus delays digitally through their website at http://www.torontoschoolbus.org

Click on the pink bar at the top of the homepage to get a listing of any bus routes that are being impacted.

DRESS CODE & STUDENT UNIFORM

Students of St. Fidelis School are to dress in the school’sappropriate dress code or uniform, which consists of thefollowing: a navy blue bottom (pant, kilt, skirt, or short); a plain white or navy blue shirt or top, with or without aschool crest; and a white or navy blue sweater or pullover, also with or without the school crest. Examples of items not allowed are: jogging pants, spaghetti strap tops, jean material, white pants, black tights, and short-shorts.

Suppliers that offer school uniform items are: Gino’s Fashions (www.ginofashion.com/uniforms) and RJ McCarthy’s (www.rjmccarthy.com). Uniforms do not need to be purchased through our suppliers, as the school’s crest on the clothing is optional. Parents may choose to purchase regular navy blue bottoms and a white or navy shirt at another location. Please write your child’s name on all uniform items, as many lost items are returned to the office.

It is essential that all students be in dress code from thebeginning as this sets the tone for the school year. We wish to send a consistent message to all students that the uniform will be strictly enforced. For older students, please remind them that it is their responsibility to ensure they come to school in dress code and you may refer them to the student agenda.

INDOOR & OUTDOOR SHOESWe remind all students from grades JK to grade 8 to have indoor and outdoor shoes ready each day!

INCLEMENT WEATHEROn days when the weather is inclement the students may be permitted to enter the building at 8:15am. On such days, the recess periods may be indoor and those students who stay for lunch will be supervised in the building. Weather conditions must be particularly severe; cold weather alone does not warrant an early entry into the building or indoor recess periods.

Those decisions will be made accordingly. It is important for children, particularly the younger children in the primary grades, to come to school dressed properly for the weather.

A reminder to everyone that students who are well enough to be at school are well enough to go out for recess. We do not have personnel to supervise students who wish to stay in for recess due to illness. If they are too ill to go out for recess, then they should be home for the day. This will allow for quicker recovery and less teaching and learning time lost to illness.

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Update on NegotiationsPlease remember to visit the board’s website https://www.tcdsb.org/news/othernews/2015/pages/labour-negotiations-update.aspx to stay up to date on the status of labour negotiations.

Toronto Catholic Family Film FestivalComing in the spring of 2016.TCDSB invites student films focusing on the theme of Family. Deadline for submissions February 19, 2016Get all the details here: https://www.tcdsb.org/Board/NurturingOurCatholicCommunity/Year-of-Family/TCFF/Pages/Default.aspx

Project HopeA reminder to all that the Archdiocese of Toronto has launched “Project Hope”--Emergency Refugee Resettlement Campaign. In response to the global humanitarian crisis, Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, announced a special emergency appeal to help Syrian refugees . The 100-day campaign will have a target of $3 million and a goal of settling 100 refugee families within the Greater Toronto Area as soon as possible. Schools are encouraged to partner with their local parish to raise funds for this worthwhile effort. Get more information online: https://www.tcdsb.org/pages/project-hope.aspx

Open House ReminderGrade 8 students and their families are invited to check out their high school options. TCDSB secondary schools host open houses each year. Check our website for November dates and locations. http://www.tcdsb.org/school/OpenHouses/Pages/default.aspx

Reminder to Students About University and College ApplicationsBy the end of November 2015, students will receive your Application Access Code Letter from your guidance counsellor with your school number, student number and temporary PIN. Keep this letter for your records. You will need this information to apply.January 16, 2016--Deadline to submit your completed University application to the OUAC. http://www.ouac.on.ca/deadlines/ February 1, 2016—Application deadline for community colleges http://www.ontariocolleges.ca/apply

November Events/Observances• November 1 All Saints Day https://www.tcdsb.org/

news/othernews/2014/pages/all-saints-day.aspx • November 2 All Souls Day https://www.tcdsb.org/news/

othernews/2014/pages/all-souls’-day.aspx • November 2 OAPCE Commissioning Ceremony and

Principal of Excellence Awards 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.• November 1-7--National Down Syndrome Awareness

Week http://www.cdss.ca/• November 4—Take Our Kids to Work Day https://www.

tcdsb.org/News/othernews/2015/Pages/Take-Your-Kids-to-Work-Day.aspx

• November 11—Remembrance Day https://www.tcdsb.org/pages/remembrance-day.aspx

• Angel Foundation Gala November 13. Mark Your Calendars! http://www.angelfoundationforlearning.org/gala-about/

• November 13--PA Day for Elementary and Secondary Schools

• November 15-21—Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week https://www.tcdsb.org/News/othernews/2015/Pages/Bullying-Awareness-and-Prevention-Week.aspx

• November 23--OAPCE/CPIC Parent Networking Night• November 24--TCDSB Memorial Mass (in honour of

students and staff who have passed away) • November 27—Holodomor Memorial Day https://www.

tcdsb.org/pages/holodomor-memorial-day.aspx • November 29—Advent Begins https://www.tcdsb.org/

pages/season-of-advent.aspx • November 30—Caucus Meeting (Swearing in of new

Board of Trustees; election of Chair and Vice-Chair)

Another Flu Season has begunToronto Public Health Tips for Avoiding the Spread of Flu and Other Viruses:• Get your flu shot• Wash your hands often• Cover your cough/sneeze• Do the knuckle bump instead of shaking hands• Stay home if you are sick

Consider following @TCDSB on Twitter for breaking news and important information throughout the year. ORSubscribe to Enews and receive weekly news about Board events, issues and initiatives right to your email: https://web1.tcdsb.org/InterestSubscription/subscription.aspx AND Remember to visit the board’s website at www.tcdsb.org for all the latest news and information including special events, athletics, parent engagement and opportunities for students.

Monthly Update from TCDSBNovember 2015

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The school year is already well underway, and soon it will be time for parents to meet with teachers and discuss the progress of your children during the first term. My hope is that your children will continue to succeed with the support and guidance they receive from their families and staff in our schools.

In November we pause to focus on peace. It is the month of Remembrance, when we pay respect to all

who have served and died, and those who continue to serve, to maintain our freedom and support peace in troubled regions of the world.

TCDSB focuses on the virtue of peacemaking during this month and celebrates the many students who are taking leadership roles in the fostering of peaceful, happy and welcoming school communities. Appropriately, during this month, we also highlight bullying awareness and prevention, and provide resources for our students and teachers to embrace inclusion and acceptance, and do what they can to eradicate bullying in our schools and playgrounds.

I take this opportunity to wish all of you a peaceful month, as we slowly turn our attention on November 29th to the celebration of the Advent season.

Sincerely,Sal Piccininni

NOVEMBER MESSAGE FROM YOUR TRUSTEE TCDSB TRUSTEES FOR 2014-2015

Wards:1. Joseph Martino2. Ann Andrachuk3. Sal Piccininni4. Patrizia Bottoni5. Maria Rizzo6. Frank D’Amico7. Michael De Grande, Chair8. Garry Tanuan9. Jo-Ann Davis10. Barbara Poplawski11. Angela Kennedy12. Nancy Crawford, Vice-Chair

Monthly Update from TCDSBNovember 2015

Six (6) Professional Activity (PA) Days for ELEMENTARY schools: September 3, 2015: Provincial Education Priorities/Faith Development November 13, 2015: Parent-Teacher Conferences January 22, 2016: Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting February 12, 2016: Parent-Teacher Conferences June 10, 2016: Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting June 30, 2016: Provincial Education Priorities More details including PA Days here: https://www.tcdsb.org/school/SchoolYearCalendar/Pages/FutureSchoolYearCalendar.aspx

Number of school days: 194 Number of Professional Activity Days: 6 Labour Day: September 7, 2015 First Instructional Day: September 8, 2015 Thanksgiving Day: October 12, 2015 Christmas Break: December 21, 2015–January 1, 2016 Start of second semester for secondary schools: February 1, 2016 Family Day: February 15, 2016 Mid-Winter Break: March 14–18, 2016 Good Friday: March 25, 2016 Easter Monday: March 28, 2016 Victoria Day: May 23, 2016 Last day of classes for elementary students:June 29, 2016

TCDSB School Year Calendar 2015-2016

15ST. FIDELIS CATHOLIC SCHOOL

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Helpful tips to avoid the flu:

• Get your flu shot • Wash your hands often • Cover your cough/sneeze • Stay home if you’re sick

Visit toronto.ca/health to find a free flu clinic near you

PROTECT

YOURSELF!

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All clinic locations are wheelchair accessible and parking is availableTo avoid line ups, make an appointment online: tphbookings.ca

Questions about making an appointment? Call 416-338-7600

Find a free flu clinic near you at ontario.ca/health-and-wellness/get-flu-shot

Time

2 0 1 5 To r o n t o P u b l i c H e a l t h F l u C l i n i c s S c h e d u l eDate

Protect yourself.Protect your family.

Location

Wednesday, October 28

Wednesday, November 4

Friday, November 6

Saturday, November 7

Friday, November 13

Saturday, November 14

Thursday, November 19

Friday, November 20

Monday, November 30

Atrium595 Bay Street

Scarborough Civic Centre150 Borough Drive

Toronto Central YMCA20 Grosvenor Street

Cloverdale Mall250 The East Mall

East York Civic Centre850 Coxwell Avenue

Centerpoint Mall6464 Yonge Street

Toronto Reference Library 789 Yonge Street

Elmbank Community Centre10 Rampart Road

North York Civic Centre 5100 Yonge Street

1:00 pm – 6:00 pm

2:30 pm – 7:30 pm

1:00 pm – 6:00 pm

11:00 am – 5:00 pm

2:30 pm - 7:30 pm

11:00 am – 5:00 pm

1:00 pm – 6:00 pm

11:00 am – 4:00 pm

2:30 pm – 7:30 pm

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MEET THE DOCTORS!

Beginning October 27, there will be a

PEDIATRIC CARE CLINICat the Firgrove Learning and

Innovation Community Centrewith doctors from SickKids

EVERY OTHER TUESDAY 10AM-2PM

Drop-ins welcome!

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SAFETY ALERT: Sanofi Canada recalls Allerject

Dear St. Fidelis School Parents/Guardians, Staff and Students: Due to the large number of students and families who may be affected by this situation, we want to inform you that a Canada-wide recall has been issued for all lots of the Allerject epinephrine auto-injectors manufactured by Sanofi Canada. This recall has been initiated in consultation with Health Canada and we are asked to share this recall notice with our staff, students, and parent community. Allerject is used as an emergency treatment by patients who are at risk and/or have a history of serious allergic reactions such as anaphylaxis. This recall is due to issues that may potentially affect the delivery of the required amount of epinephrine. Parents who have a child using this product, are asked to contact their health care provider or pharmacist for more information if they have specific questions about this recall. The Sanofi Canada recall information is available here:http://sanoficanada.mediaroom.com/2015-10-28-Sanofi-Canada-Issues-Voluntary-Nationwide-Recall-of-Aller-ject-Due-to-Potential-Inaccurate-Dosage-Delivery More information about this recall is also posted on the Health Canada website at:http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2015/55620a-eng.php Public enquiries should be directed to Health Canada: 1-866 225-0709. Health Canada is monitoring the company’s recall and will inform Canadians if any new information arises. Please feel free to contact us should you require additional information. With thanks for your attention to this,Michael Caccamo