Highlights For December

2– P.A. Day– no school for students

6– Kids Have Stress Too Presentation @5:30-7:00

12- School Mass @ 10:00

21– ELP Christmas Concert @ 2:00 p.m.

Primary Christmas Concert @ 6:00 p.m.

23– Last Day of school regular dismissal

Jan 9th- Return to school

Contacts

Principal:

Mr. M. Boccia

Vice Principal:

Mrs. R. Di Felice

Superintendent:

Mr. A. Della Mora

Trustee:

Mr. S. Piccininni

Parish Church:

Fr. Joshua

St. Jude

Catholic Church

3265 Weston Rd.

416-742-9072

Secretary:

Ms. L. Losiggio

CSAC Chair

Mr. D. Montesano

Happy Children Who Love to Learn

St. Simon is an eco-friendly school:

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If you would like a newsletter sent to your email, please send a request to: rania.zaccak-difelice@tcdsb.org

The newsletter is also accessible via the school website: http://www.tcdsb.org/schools/stsimon/News/Pages/Newsletters.aspx

If you wish to receive a paper copy please contact your child’s teacher, or the office.

St. Jude’s Parish newsletter is also available on the school website.

St. Simon Catholic School 20 Wallasey Ave. Tel - 416-393-5383 Fax - 416-397-6299 School Hours 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m

Catholic Parent Involve-ment Committee

(CPIC):

www.tcdsb.org/cpic

School website:

http://www.tcdsb.org/SCHOOLS/STSIMON

ST. SIMON NEWSLETTER

December 2015

Virtue of the Month: Charity

In the season of Advent, as we prepare for the

birth of Jesus, it is important to keep in mind

those that are less fortunate than us. This in-

cludes the poor in spirit and the poor in wealth,

those that are ill and the lonely. What we give

can be different for each of us. We can give

prayers, our time or even a smile. During this

season of hope and waiting, we are called to

give of ourselves to those in need. This helps

us grow in our faith.

Amen

ST. SIMON NEWSLETTER December 2015

Happy Children Who Love to Learn

The Year of The Family

St. Simon Helps Others in Need

Christmas Outreach Program

This year St. Simon Catholic School will once again be making

Christmas Baskets to donate to families in need.

The baskets will be picked up by St. Jude’s Church on

Friday December 16th

To ensure they will be ready for the families on Christmas morning.

We will be giving the children more information in the next few weeks and

we thank you in advance for your help and generosity during

this important charitable campaign.

Me to We St. Jude Church

Volleyball

Intermediate Boys Volleyball

The Intermediate Boys Volleyball Team had a great season as they developed their skills, learned new game strategies and came together to form a strong team. Thanks to some big hits and blocks and amaz-ing defense they fought all the way to the Regional Championship game. The boys showed great heart and toughness as they battled a strong opponent all the way to the end before losing in the final set. Congratulations to Joseph Carnevale, Henry Olabode, Luca Filipazzo, Luca Petiti, Alexander Dal Fonzo, Ismael Cevallos, Daniel Proietti, Samuel Panzeca, Daniel Ceolin, and Lucas Gaviolli. Your coaches Ms. Astudillo, Mr. Del Favero and Ms. Arruda are extremely proud of your effort and commitment all season long and encourage you to continue to play and pursue volleyball.

Intermediate Girls Volleyball

We would like to congratulate the intermediate Girls Volleyball Team on a successful 2016 season. The girls practiced and played showing great teamwork. At the final tournament, the girls showed composure and sportsmanship. They represented St. Simon well. Great job ladies. Congratulations to: Isabella Orettini, Kaishaia Morgan, Shenice Thomas, Michaela Bagnasco, Marisa Pugliese, Martina DeBuglio, Patrizia Gama, Quincy Kafor, Brenda Enahoro and Lauren Ross. Your coaches: Mrs. Bucci; Mrs. De Caria and Ms. Fata.

ST. SIMON NEWSLETTER

December 2015

Happy Children Who Love to Learn

Student Information Updates

As the year progresses, often some information

changes. Please ensure that all emergency

contact information is current. If an emergency

were to happen, the school must have current

contacts. If you have changed your phone

number or address please inform the office.

Wet Weather is Here!

As the weather is changing, please ensure that stu-

dents are dressed appropriately for the cold, wet, ever

changing weather. Students should have a pair of

indoor shoes to wear in the building and packing an

extra pair of socks, gloves and pants is recommend-

ed.

To report an absence please call 416-393-5383

From the Office

Uniform

As the colder weather approaches, often students forget what the school dress code entails.

Students are expected to wear the following dress code:

Appropriate Dress Code – consists of any combination of navy blue and white garments (i.e., plain

white top, navy blue bottom, navy blue top and bottom, no denim). Only blue and/or white sweaters

are to be worn in the class. All student attire must be in keeping with our Catholic teachings and be-

liefs, and reflect principles of modesty.

TCDSB School Year Calendar

2016-2017

Number of school days 194;

Number of Professional Activity Days 7;

Labour Day September 5, 2016;

First Instructional Day September 6, 2016;

Thanksgiving Day October 10, 2016;

Christmas Break December 26, 2016–January 6, 2017;

Family Day February 20, 2017;

Mid-Winter Break March 13–17, 2017;

Good Friday April 14, 2017;

Easter Monday April 17, 2017;

Victoria Day May 22, 2017;

Wards

1. Joseph Martino 7. Michael Del Grande

2. Ann Andrachuk 8. Garry Tanuan

3. Sal Piccininni 9. Jo-Ann Davis

4. Patrizia Bottoni 10. Barbara Poplawski

5. Maria Rizzo 11. Angela Kennedy

6. Frank D’Amico, Vice Chair 12. Nancy Crawford, Chair

Christopher MacDonald, Student Trustee Hannah McGroarty, Student Trustee

TORONTO CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

TRUSTEES 2016-2017

Book Fair

The book fair this year was an incredible success. Our total net sales were $4076.84 which will give us 25% back in cash reward. Thank you very much to all the volunteers that helped throughout the week. Our parent volunteers were: Mr. and Mrs. Auburn, Mrs. Gobind, Mrs. Giordano, Mrs. Grella, Mrs. Nesci, and Mrs. Asenjo. As well as the student helpers, Shenice Thomas and Ismael Cevallos that assisted with the set up and packing up of the book fair. Thank you to everyone for their support of the book fair. It will enable many wonderful new books to be purchased for the library. Thank you, Ms. Bozek-Battisti Library Technician

December Message from Your Trustee

After a wonderful run of fall weather, it looks like winter has finally arrived. As we move closer to Christmas I am always reminded of how grateful we at the Board are to all the fam-ilies who have chosen a Catholic education for their children. I commend all the parents in our Catholic school communities for laying the groundwork for their children’s future suc-cess by nurturing and supporting their academic, emotional, physical and spiritual develop-ment.

I would like to wish a very Merry Christmas to the students, staff and families of our Ward 3 community. I hope your season is blessed with joy as we take the time to reconnect with friends, family and loved ones. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Sal Piccininni

CSPC NEWS

Monthly Update from the Board

December 2016

Kindergarten Registration for September 2017 The Toronto Catholic District School Board invites families with children born in 2013 to register for Kindergarten beginning Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at 10 a.m. EST. Registration options:

Online: Parents will be able to complete their application online at: https://soar.tcdsb.org/Login.aspx. A follow up with visit to the school to present the required documents will be scheduled by the school following the online application.

In Person: Parents can register at their local school with the required documents. Information: 416-222-8282 ext. 5320 or 5314, www.tcdsb.org/kindergartenregistration

French Immersion and Extended French The Toronto Catholic District School Board offers French Immersion and Extended French programs at several TCDSB sites. The French Immersion program is offered to students beginning in Junior Kindergarten. The Extended French Program is offered to students beginning in grade 5. Interested parents are encouraged to attend an information evening to learn more about the program. Please note dates, times and locations for sessions planned for December through to February available on the French Immersion and Extended French sites. Information: (416) 222-8282 ext. 2540 or https://www.tcdsb.org/ProgramsServices/EarlyYears/KindergartenRegistration/Pages/French-Immersion.aspx.

LTAP and LTPP The Toronto Catholic District School Board has launched a consultation on its proposed Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) and Long Term Program Plan (LTPP).

All parents, staff, students and Catholic school stakeholders are invited to participate and provide input into the pro-posed actions outlined in the draft Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) and Long Term Program Plan (LTPP). Two separate consultation surveys (one for each plan) have been prepared to facilitate this consultation process. The links to the online surveys can be accessed by clicking on the links above. The deadline for responding to the surveys is Monday, January 9, 2017 at Noon.

Feedback gathered through the consultation process will help inform the decisions of Trustees regarding final recommendations for the LTAP and LTPP at the Board meeting in February 2017. For more information regarding the LTPP and the LTAP, please visit https://www.tcdsb.org/Board/PlanningandFacilities/ConsultationsLTAPLTPP/Pages/Default.aspx We thank you for your involvement in these important discussions.

Year of Parish—Promote Your Parish Project As we continue to celebrate our Year of the Parish we want to know what makes your pastor and/or your parish unique. Students are invited to create a short video, or piece of original artwork, write a short story, poem or letter, or express themselves in any way artistically to highlight the relationship that the students have with the local parish and/or the priest/pastor at their church.

“Promote Your Parish” and let’s celebrate the many ways that our parishes and our parish priests contribute to our schools and communities. Submit the completed projects via email to parish.project@tcdsb.org. We will be sharing the submissions via the board’s website as well as Twitter. In addition, plans are underway for a showcase of student submissions—videos, art and written pieces—during Catholic Education Week. Watch for more details about that event soon. Deadline for submissions: April 7, 2017 Visit the website for criteria and other details. https://www.tcdsb.org/Board/NurturingOurCatholicCommunity/YearoftheParish/Pages/Parish-Family-Day-Celebration.aspx

Toronto Police Service Seeks Crossing Guards Interested individuals should drop in to their local police division to inquire about application.

Advent Has Begun For prayers, liturgies & other resources: https://www.tcdsb.org/Pages/Season-of-Advent.aspx

Get Ready for High School Everything you need to know can be found in the Transition Guides for parents and students: https://www.tcdsb.org/ProgramsServices/SchoolProgramsK12/GuidanceCoopEd/Transition%20to%20High%20School/Pages/default.aspx https://www.tcdsb.org/ProgramsServices/SchoolProgramsK12/GuidanceCoopEd/Transition%20to%20High%20School/TransitionGuidesOct282016/TCDSB_STUDENT_GUIDE.pdf

Preparing for Post-Secondary Education? University application deadline: January 11, 2017 https://www.ouac.on.ca/deadlines/ College application deadline: February 1, 2017 http://www.ontariocolleges.ca/apply/important-dates OSAP information for students--Find more information about the Ontario Student Assistance Program: New! Free tuition for eligible students OSAP Presentation

Dates/Events to Note: Staff Arts Christmas Concert, December 2nd https://www.tcdsb.org/pages/staff-arts-christmas-concert-and-wine-and-

cheese-social.aspx System-wide PA Day December 2nd International Day of Persons with Disabilities, December 3rd International Human Rights Day, December 10th

Christmas Break A reminder that schools are open through to December 23, 2016. Christmas holidays begin Saturday, December 24th and continue through to Sunday, January 8th. Classes resume, Monday, January 9th. Our Eastern rite families will celebrate Christmas on January 7th. We wish everyone a safe, happy and blessed Christmas.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL S.O.A.R. NEWSLETTER INSERT

DECEMBER 2016

Kindergarten Registration for September 2017

The Toronto Catholic District School Board invites families with children born in 2013 to register for Kindergarten beginning

Wednes day, January 18, 2017 at 10 a.m. EST.

Registration options:

Online: Parents will be able to complete their application online at: https://soar.tcdsb.org/Login.aspx. A follow up with visit to the school to present the required documents will be scheduled following the online application.