Highlights For November 3– Skills Canada Presentation Gr. 7 & 8

4– Picture Day– full uniform

CSPC Meeting 7pm– Library

6– Gr. 2 Ripley’s Aquarium

Anti-Bullying Presentation

9-13 Book Fair

9-12– Gr. 8 Teen Ranch

10– Progress Reports go home

11– Remembrance Day

12– Rosary Day

Parent-Teacher conferences

13– PA Day

Parent –Teacher Conferences

16- High School Applications Due

17– Confirmation retreat

18– Boy’s Volleyball

19– Girl’s Volleyball

20– Principal For the day

25– Picture Re-takes

Contacts

Principal:

Mr. M. Boccia

Vice Principal:

Mr. B. Howlett

Superintendent:

Mr. A. Della Mora

Trustee:

Mr. S. Piccininni

Parish Church:

Fr. Efren

St. Jude

Catholic Church

3265 Weston Rd.

416-742-9072

Secretary:

Ms. C. Mazzilli

CSAC Chair

Mr. E. D’Alfonso

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: brett.howlett@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

November 2015

Virtue of the Month: Peace Making

A Prayer for Peace In Our Communities and

the World

We pray to you, Creator:

Hear our voices, for they are the voices of the vic-

tims of all wars and violence. Hear our voices, for

they are the voices of all children who suffer when

people put their faith in weapons and war. Hear our

voices, when we beg you, Lord, to instill in all hu-

man hearts the wisdom of peace, the strength of

justice and the joy of solidarity. Hear our voices,

for we speak for the multitudes in every country

who do not want violence and war and are ready to

walk the road of peace. Hear our voices, and grant

us insight and courage so we may always respond

to hatred with love, to injustice with total dedica-

tion to social justice, to need with sharing, and to

war and peace.

- St. John Paul II

ST. SIMON NEWSLETTER November 2015

Happy Children Who Love to Learn

The Year of The Family

St. Simon Helps Others in Need

Cross Country

Congratulations to the St. Simon Cross Country Team! Our proud and strong 67 run-

ners ran their personal best and St. Simon is proud of each and every one of

them! A big thanks to all our coaches and parent cheerleaders who joined us at

each of the races.

Thanksgiving Food Drive In the month of October, St. Simon Catholic School students once again demonstrated their commitment to charitable causes. The students were challenged to donate a food item a day to support families in need in our community. The students and families came through once again to help others. Over the course of the month, 1010 food items were collected. They will be distributed to families via St. Jude’s Parish. To support our school wide Math learning focus, each classes’ donations were analyzed using data management skills learned during Math lessons. The number of items collected were recorded on a graph and displayed in the classes. Students could use this information to compare the results from the various classes. Using real world learning experiences and applications of Math knowledge helps students understand and value the multiply applications of Math.

ST. SIMON NEWSLETTER

November 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 (4pm-8am)

From the Office

Wards

1. Joseph Martino 7. Michael Del Grande, Chair

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 12. Nancy Crawford, Vice-Chair

Christopher MacDonald, Student Trustee Hannah McGroarty, Student Trustee

TORONTO CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

TRUSTEES 2014-2015

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 2015-2016

Number of school days 194

Number of Professional Activity Days 6

Christmas Break December 21, 2015–January 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

Book Fair

Volunteers Needed From November 9-13 St. Simon’s will once again be hosting a Scholastic book fair. If you are interested in volunteering to assist setting up, running, and packing up, please contact Mr. Howlett.

Help is especially need on the night of Thursday November 12th from 5-9pm

Congratulations Mr. Boccia!!

This year, the parent community at St. Simon’s has nominated Mr. Boccia as a nominee for the Principal of

Excellence Award present by OAPCE.

We are very honored to have Mr. Boccia nominated for such a prestigious award. The award ceremony will

take place on Monday November 2nd at the Catholic Education Centre, 80 Sheppard Rd at 6pm. All are wel-

come to attend.

TCDSB Monthly Update

November 2015

Update on Negotiations

Please 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 Festival

Coming in the spring of 2016.

TCDSB invites student films focusing on the theme of Family.

Deadline for submissions February 19, 2016

Get all the details here: https://www.tcdsb.org/Board/NurturingOurCatholicCommunity/Year-of-Family/TCFF/Pages/Default.aspx

Project Hope A reminder to all that the Archdiocese of Toronto has launched “Project Hope”--Emergency Refugee Resettle-ment Campaign. In response to the global humanitarian crisis, Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toron-to, 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 Reminder

Grade 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 Applications

By 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 begun

Toronto 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

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