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St. Boniface Catholic School 20 Markanna Drive
Scarborough, Ontario M1M 2J1
416-393-5277 FAX 416-393-5487
G. Iafrate, Principal
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS
D. Smulan / L. Greif
G. Grant, Superintendent of Education 416-222-8282
N. Crawford, Trustee
416-512-3412
D. Moores, CSPC Chair 416-397-6800, EXT. 88277
St. Boniface Parish Father Mark Robson
Ms. Scanley, Parish Secretary
142 Markham Road Tel: 416-261-5983
ST. BONIFACE CATHOLIC SCHOOL NEWS
Virtue of the Month: COURAGE
2015 –16 IS THE YEAR OF THE FAMILY
I would like to welcome back our staff and students after a nice Christmas break and wish everyone a Happy New Year! We hope everyone is refreshed to begin 2016! We offer best wishes to the families and staff who have left us over the holidays.
Our virtue of the month for January is COURAGE and we offer the following prayer:
God of Courage, May we always seek to do what is right, no matter what others say or think. May we face our fears knowing that you are by our side. May we honestly try to be the best we can be, each and every day, We know that we may not always be brave, but with your gift of courage, May we be always willing to try new things as we follow Jesus, your Son, Our model of courage. Amen.
G. Iafrate, Principal
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES: Feb. 10 — Ash Wednesday—Para liturgy at the church 10:00 a.m. Feb. 11 — Parent-Teacher Interviews 5:30—8:30 p.m. Feb. 13 — P.A. Day—Parent-Teacher Interviews 9—12 p.m. Feb. 15— Family Day—no school
CSPC METTING JANUARY 20 @ 6:30 P.M.
DRESS DOWN DAY
Wednesday, January 27th, 2016
WEAR YOUR PAJAMAS!
For .50 cents
Green News from the
Eco Team
We continue to collect old / used batteries
until April. Please send them for recycling.
2015-2016 St Boniface Staff
Principal -- G. Iafrate
Administrative Staff – D. Smulan — Secretary L. Greif — Clerk Typist
Pre-Primary Division (ELP) Teachers: S. Trott, J. Kuttikat ECEs: C. Amarasingha, N. Ielasi
Primary Division (Grades 1-3) N. Dalloo, S. Koenig, R. Bonnick, C. Lang M. MacDonald, R. George
Junior Division (Grades 4-6) P. Kwok, C. Rawana, L. Strelchuk, A. Csaszar, D. Aimers
Intermediate Division (Grades 7-8) T.B.D., J. Cerami
Specialist Division L. Farrah, L. La Rose, R. Doyle-Lambert
Physical Education A. Fernandes
French Teachers A. Briggs, S. Artymowycz, J.M. Etienne
Librarian T. Moulds
Vocal Music Teacher V. Khorobrykh
Instrumental Instructor A. Salazar
Educational Assistants A. Campbell, C. Da Silva, K. Gurudevan, C. Lombardi, A. Ross, B. Turner, S. Fernandes Guidance Counselor — J. Fantinato Lunchtime Supervisors T. Francispragasam , L. Marks, T. Nattoo Custodial Staff – R. Bernardez, Head Caretaker T. Maleon, D. Nero, Night Caretakers
CAUGHT YOU CARING AWARDS
The Caught You Caring award is an Anti-Bullying Program at St. Boniface. The award is given to students who take extra care to show compassion and help others. CONGRATULATIONS to these students who were “Caught Caring”.
Marian M. / Louie C. / Cassandra C. / Abiya B. / Alizabel S. / Jalen R / Jaden J. / Aagi S. / Tamia P.L. / Kevin B.
TEACHER / CLASS CHARITY DPA
S. Trott —ELP/1 Eilyn B. Naleah R-H
J. Kuttikat—ELP/2 Nalita K. Dhiya A.
N. Dalloo—Gr. 1 Kiara M L Issahac B.
S. Koenig—Gr. 1 Mark S. Jaden J.
R. Bonnick—Gr. 1/2 Aaron V. Naomi C.
C. Lang—Gr. 2 Tobias T. Andres L.
Adriel K. Leona B.
M. MacDonald—Gr. 2-3 Aaliya A. Bethlehem A.
R. George—Gr. 3 Jazlene B-T ONeil T.
P. Kwok—Gr. 3-4 Sanjay J H David E A
C. Rawana—Gr. 4-5 Kaleb A. Brennan T.
L. Strelchuk—Gr. 5 Kevin B. Jalen T.
A. Csaszar—Gr. 5-6 Darian C. Dylan C.
Naji G. Giovanni D.
D. Aimers—Gr. 6 Ahadu H. Jonathan M.
J. Kelly—Gr. 7 Elvin L. Andrew O.
J. Cerami—Gr. 8 Thayra S. Matthew K.
St. Boniface SPIRIT ASSEMBLY AWARDS FOR December
We would like to bid a fond farewell to two of our staff
members.
Ms. M. Bond is on maternity leave. Congratulations to you
and your family! We would like to welcome Ms. Ielasi to St. Boniface as her
replacement.
Ms. J. Kelly leaves us to move to another area outside of our school board.
We thank Ms. Kelly for everything she has done for her students and the St.
Boniface community.
We wish them both all the very best.
BAKE SALE
In connection with our Virtue of the Month for December, Charity, we thank our intermediate students and Social Justice Club for hosting this event on December 9th. We raised $400.00 to donate to the St. Boniface branch of St. Vincent de Paul. There were some raffle items won by the following students...congratulations!
GINGERBREAD HOUSES SACHA POSTERS REBEL COAST T-SHIRT
Jaiden S. / Cassidy A. / Maliyah M. / Marian A. / Zoe L. / Cassidy M.
Paulo S. / Torilynn P. Asmena A. / Torilynn P.
St. Boniface on the Web
Just a reminder that you can also find our monthly newsletters and calendars at our school website. You can find it at http://www.tcdsb.org/schools/stboniface.asp.
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KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION FOR SEPTEMBER 2016 FOR CHILDREN BORN IN 2012
Kindergarten Registration will begin for all Elementary Schools on
Wednesday, January 13th @ 10:00 a.m.
Parents/guardians with children born in 2012 or earlier and who will be enrolling in Kindergarten, have the opportunity to apply on-line using the “Student On-line Admission and Registration” platform known as S.O.A.R. and found at the following link:
http://soar.tcdsb.org
Parents will be able to complete an application for registration from the convenience of their own home, the office, a public library, or anywhere there is internet access, 24 hours a day. The on-line application also offers access to translations in different lan-
guages with built-in help functions and features.
We will begin to accept registrations at 10:00 a.m. on January 13th. Alternately, families may choose to
register in person at our school. St. Boniface will be open for extended hours on Wednesday, January 20th from 6:00—7:30 p.m. should you require assistance with the on-line application.
As part of the registration process, school staff will meet with parents. These meetings may be scheduled on the electronic application or in person at the school. During the meeting, school staff will verify the original documentation required for registration. This consists of a
Baptismal Certificate, Birth Certificate and/or Passport, Immunization record, Proof of residence (utility bill preferred) Application for Direction of School support.
Applications to register children in grades other than Kindergarten can also be done on the online S.O.A.R. application. Please share this information with any parents/guardians with school aged children in the community.
As in previous years, an extensive promotional campaign will be launched throughout the City of Toronto, with paid advertisements in the local media, posters in public centers, through the board website and on vinyl banners for display on school property.
For further information, please contact our school office at 416-393-5277. For general inquires or further information you may contact 416-222-8282 extension 5314 or visit our website at www.tcdsb.org
ST. BONIFACE PARISH 142 Markham Road—Rectory: 21 Markanna Dr. Tel 416-261-5983
In an effort to encourage all stu-dents and parents to attend Mass at St. Boniface Catholic Church, we are including the mass times for your convenience.
Weekend Masses Saturday – 5:00 p.m.—Family Mass Sunday – 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12 Noon
Children’s Mass—every Sunday at 12:00 noon in the Church Hall.
Weekday Masses Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 8:30 a.m. Wednesday & Friday 7:30 p.m.
SACRAMENTS
Children who would like to Receive the Sacraments of First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion and Confirmation are invited to attend Sunday Masses
at their own parishes where the information regarding enrollment, preparation and reception of the Sacraments will be communicated.
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TORONTO CATHOLIC DISTRICT
SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEES
2014—15
1 Joseph Martino 416-512-3401
2 Ann Andrachuk 416-512-3402
3 Sal Piccininni 416-512-3403
4 Patrizia Bottoni 416-512-3404
5 Maria Rizzo 416-512-3405
6 Frank D’Amico 416-512-3406
7 Michael Del Grande,
Chair
416-512-3407
8 Garry Tanuan 416-512-3408
9 Jo-Ann Davis 416-512-3409
10 Barbara Poplawski 416-512-3410
11 Angela Kennedy 416-512-3411
12 Nancy Crawford,
Vice Chair
416-512-3412
Christopher MacDonald,
Student Trustee
416-512-3413
Hannah McGroarty
Student Trustee
416-512-3417
TCDSB SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR 2015-2016 P.A. Day—Assessment, Evaluation & Reporting January 22, 2016 P.A. Day—Parent-Teacher Conferences February 12, 2015 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 P.A. Day—Assessment, Evaluation & Reporting June 10, 2016 Last Day of School June 29, 2016 P.A. Day—Provincial Education Priorities June 30, 2016
Father Mark Robson
We welcome Father Mark Robson as our new Parish Pastor at St. Boniface Church.
HALLOWEEN FUNDRAISER
Thank you to everyone who contributed to raising money for the
Halloween Dance-A-Thon Fundraiser. You all did a great job!
For every $25.00 / $50.00 / $75.00 collected, names were entered
in the draw. Congratulations to the winners who were drawn and
announced at our December Spirit Assembly:
$25.00 STC Gift Card ............... John Francis V.
$50.00 STC Gift Card ............... Jonathan M.
$75.00 STC Gift ........................ Jaiden O.
The top winners in the whole school was a tie between Christian and
Jonathan M. who raised $265.00 each. The $100.00 gift card will be
split between them. Way to go boys!
The top classroom winner is Ms. Aimer’s Grade 6 class. They will be
treated to a pizza lunch on Wednesday, January 27th.
Congratulations to all!
ICE SKATING—
SKATE DONATIONS WELCOME!
Ice skating season is here! All classes will be given a few opportunities
to skate and will be escorted and supervised by their teachers to
Scarborough Village Arena on the corner of Kingston / Markham Rds.
Permission forms will be sent home later in January with
specific dates. All skating will be happening in the
afternoon following lunch. If you happen to have any
old / used skates at home, the school would
appreciate any donations. Thank you!
Monthly Update from the Toronto Catholic District School Board JANUARY 2016
Catholic School Parent Council (C.S.P.C.) News
The next CSPC meeting will be
Tuesday, January 20, 2016
Learn more http://www.tcdsb.org/FORPARENTS/
parentInvolvement/Pages/default.aspx
St.Boniface YMCA Child Care currently has spaces
available for our Toddler and new School Age
Program and a waitlist for our Preschool and Kinder
Program
Our programs offer:
Registered Early Childhood Educators
Research based, YMCA Playing to Learn
Curriculum
Open 7:30AM – 6:00 PM
Kindergarten and School Age Program oper-
ates on P.A.Days and School Breaks
Program is subsidized.
To apply for subsidy you can call 416-392-5437
For more information please contact,
Marjorie Umali
Center Supervisor, R.E.C.E — 416-261-9092
St.Boniface YMCA Child Care **Now 1 ½ - 12 Years Old **
Cold Alerts and Weather-Related Cancellations/Closures
With the approach of winter weather, Twitter and the board website are the best sources of the latest information relating to cold weather alerts, cancellations and closures. Get all the information here: https://www.tcdsb.org/FORSTUDENTS/HealthandSafety/Pages/Weather-Related-Safety-Concerns.aspx And remember to check the Toronto Student Transportation Group website for any school bus delays throughout the year. http://www.torontoschoolbus.org/
Kindergarten Registration Starts January 13, 2016
Registration options: Online: Parents will be able to complete their application
online beginning at 10 a.m. EST on January 13, 2016, at SOAR.tcdsb.org, and follow up with a visit to the school to present the required documents. The online
application is available 24 hours. In Person: Parents can register at their local school with the
required documents beginning January 13, 2016 at 10 a.m. EST. To accommodate the busy schedules of
parents, all elementary schools will host an evening registration session during the month of January. Parents are asked to contact their local Catholic school for
specific dates and times. Details: https://www.tcdsb.org/ProgramsServices/EarlyYears/KindergartenRegistration/Pages/default.aspx
French Immersion and Extended French New for September 2016, French Immersion begins in Junior Kin-dergarten Information evenings are being held in January and February. Visit our website for specific dates, times and locations. https://www.tcdsb.org/news/othernews/2015/pages/French-Immersion-and-Extended-French.aspx
Revised MYSP Consultation Coming January/February 2016 The Board is committed to revising its Multi-Year Strategic Plan in order to be responsive to the changing needs of our system. The TCDSB is committed to authentic broad-based consultation in or-der to reflect the input from all stakeholders. The consultation will take place during January/February 2016. Details can be found online here: https://www.tcdsb.org/Board/MYSP/Pages/2016-MYSP-Consultation.aspx Reminder About Application Deadlines for Post-Secondary Studies 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
Audited Financial Statements https://www.tcdsb.org/Board/BudgetandFinance/Documents/2015-08-31Toronto%20Catholic%20District%20Sch%20Brd%2018413%20AUD%20Cons.pdf
Tentative Schedule of Board and Committee Meetings The draft calendar of meetings for 2016 has been approved by the board. Please note that meetings are subject to change. Visit the website periodi-cally to check on meeting dates and times. https://www.tcdsb.org/Board/TrusteesoftheBoard/boardmeeting/information/Pages/Meeting-Schedule.aspx
New App Helps to Link Adults with the English and French Language Programs They Need The Toronto Catholic District School Board is pleased to announce the launch of a new app which allows adults to easily access the courses they need to succeed. The app can be accessed through the board’s website at https://adultedcoursefinder.tcdsb.org/. (Please note the app is optimized for current versions of Firefox, Chrome, Safari, Android and iPhones, and Internet Explorer 10 and above with compatibility turned off. The new app allows the user to quickly pinpoint programs based on their preferred location, day and time of day they are available to study, and the type of program they are seeking. Upcoming Events
Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy (December 8-November 20, 2016) https://www.tcdsb.org/Board/NurturingOurCatholicCommunity/ExtraordinaryJubileeYearOfMercy/Pages/default.aspx
Eastern Rite Christmas January 7th Family Literacy Day January 27th PA Day for Elementary Schools January 22nd February is Black/African Canadian Heritage Month Toronto Catholic Family Film Festival April 21st-- https://
www.tcdsb.org/Board/NurturingOurCatholicCommunity/Year-of-Family/TCFF/Pages/Default.aspx
Visit the TCDSB Website www.tcdsb.org to get all the news and infor-mation from around the board, including athletics, news for parents and students. Follow the board on Twitter @TCDSB to get updates as they happen. Or subscribe to Enews and receive regular email updates. https://web1.tcdsb.org/InterestSubscription/subscription.aspx