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Vol.11. No. 5 December 18, 2008 EDITOR: MICHAEL J. COHEN PRINTING SERVICES: L. SHAW, D. D’ORNELLAS PROOFREADING/TRANSLATION: ALINE ZEROUNIAN

∆ Public School Month ∆ Annual Report ∆ Toy Tea ∆ Book Trailers ∆ Spirit of Giving ∆ Children’s Party ∆ Sports Études ∆ Evil of Styrofoam ∆ Free the Children ∆ Teacher Scholarships ∆ James Lyng Choral

The EMSB has launched its elementary school registration campaign with newspaper advertisements like this. There will also be television and radio spots.

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January is Public School Education Month

SURPLUS SPENDING: The English Montreal School Board has announced plans of how it intends to spend almost $4 million in funds which became available as a result of an operational surplus in 2007-2008.

EMSB Chairman Angela Mancini said that the Council of Commissioners has agreed to allocate $3,858,000 towards a literacy early intervention program over three years ($1.2 million), school/centre projects ($1,050 million), information technology ($870,000), washroom improvements for 10 high schools and centres ($500,000), a professional development plan for support and professional staff ($200,000) and the marketing of the youth sector ($38,000). More discussions on the literacy and information technology initiatives will take place in January at the Education and Facilities Committee.

“The EMSB has been fortunate to record surpluses in each of the past three years,” says Ms. Mancini. “We have made a point of taking this money and reinvesting it in our system.” The EMSB recorded a surplus of $1.5 million in 2006-07 which was earmarked for physical and washroom improvements across the network. The previous year, a surplus of $500,000 was used for renovations in schools and centres. Ms. Mancini congratulated the senior management team of the EMSB for presenting such viable options for the surplus this year. More details on these new initiatives will be forthcoming in early 2009. ANNUAL REPORT: The EMSB 2007-2008 annual report has been published, with hard copies distributed to all schools and centres.

You can access this comprehensive document on the EMSB website in English and French at http://www.emsb.qc.ca/en/pressroom_en/pdf/2007-2008_Annual%20Report_en.pdf.

Former NHLer Robin Burns (right), seen here at last spring’s Irishman of the Year Breakfast, will speak at Marymount Academy. PUBLIC SCHOOL EDUCATION MONTH: The EMSB is gearing up for Public School Education Month in January. Activities will be kicked off on Friday, January 9 when an EMSB kiosk begins a three day run at the Place Vertu Shopping Centre in St. Laurent. Local schools will be present at the booth to provide information and talk to interested parents and students. During the month graduates who have gone on to interesting careers will return to their old schools. The EMSB Communications and Marketing Division will coordinate these visits. However, schools are encouraged to email mcohen@emsb.qc.ca with any suggestions they may have. Some of the confirmed speakers thus far include: Victoria Kaspi (Edinburgh), a Professor of Physics at McGill University and the Lorne Trottier Chair in Astrophysics and Cosmology and a Canada Research Chair in Observational Astrophysics; Helen Georgaklis (Gardenview), a successful financial consultant for the Investors Group where she manages millions of dollars for people planning their retirement; Anna Gainey (Roslyn), executive director of the Gainey Foundation; former NHL forward and

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successful businessman Robin Burns (Marymount); Dr. Albert Cohen (Coronation), chief of gastroenterology at the Jewish General Hospital; and Luigi Greco (John F. Kennedy High School), an associate director for La Capitale Financial Services. For complete details see the Press Release/Press Room section on the EMSB website. More names and activities will be announced in January.

Emily Vallée Watt and Anne Malcolm are congratulated at the EMSB Council meeting. PECK AWARD: The winners of the Robert Alfred Peck Prize for Excellence in French were announced at the December EMSB Council of Commissioners meeting. This year there were two winners, each of whom received 99 percent in their final year of high school in 2007-2008: Anne Malcolm and Emily Vallée Watt each received medals and cash prizes of $75. In attendance at the ceremony was their teacher, Milada Prachar, Principal Mary Reynolds and Vice Principal Tony Pita. The late Mr. Peck, served as the superintendent of French for the Ministry of Education and held similar posts with the former Westmount School Board and the former Protestant School Board of Greater Montreal. He was a department head for French at Lachine High School and vice-principal of Riverdale High School on the West Island. He completed his career as a teacher in Africa and co-authored Le Français Pratique, the textbook for the teaching of French as a second language with Elizabeth Buchanan. This textbook was a

mainstay in Quebec Protestant English schools for over 20 years. NEW IT DIRECTOR: The EMSB has appointed Luigi Di Filippo as the new director of information technology. He will succeed Julia Sarhan, who retired last June. Mr. Di Filippo most recently served as project manager for Information Systems and Technology at Bombardier Transporaton. Prior to that he worked at the McGill University Health Centre and CANAC Inc., a rail engineering subsidiary of Candian National Railways.

Dunrae Gardens students at the Toy Tea.

TOY TEA: Thirteen participating EMSB schools managed to collect about 3,000 new toys – as well as some monetary donations -- for the 17th annual Christmas and Chanukah Toy Tea, which was held on December 3 at Tudor Hall, which is located on the 5th floor of Ogilvy’s department store. The toys will benefit children with AIDS and children who are being sheltered and protected from abuse, war, poverty and/or violence. This is the sixth year of the EMSB’s involvement in the Toy Tea Campaign, which is an initiative of Spiritual, Religious and Moral Education Consultant Irene Miller. The participating EMSB schools were: Dante and Honoré Mercier in St. Léonard; Dunrae Gardens and Carlyle in TMR; Royal Vale Elementary and High School in NDG; Lester B. Pearson High School and Our Lady of Pompei in Montreal North; Roslyn in Westmount; LaurenHill

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Academy Junior Campus and Gardenview in Ville St. Laurent; and Vincent Massey Collegiate and Nesbitt in Rosemount. Student representatives from each school, along with their respective spiritual community animators, teachers, administrators, and Ms. Miller, attended the event to drop off their donated toys and receive special certificates of participation. The event also featured the singing of Christmas carols by several private school choirs and a fashion show. Attendees were also treated to performances by the Roslyn and Dante school choirs, who were making their first appearances at the Toy Tea. The Dante choir’s performance of an original Christmas song that was written by the students was such a hit with the audience, it even got Santa and Mrs. Claus dancing. The Toy Tea, chaired by Montreal philanthropist Ginger Petty, collects and donates brand new toys to over 5,000 children in over 27 shelters of various ethnic and religious backgrounds in Montreal. ROYAL WEST: The Royal West Academy Bardolator Group was selected for broadcast on television and will be shown on CBC News at Six on Thursday, January 1 (6:30 p.m.). Check out http://www.cbc.ca/montreal/features/independentproducers/docshop.html for a sneak preview. Look for the Shakespeare Extravaganza on the bottom left hand side of the page. SCIENCE OLYMPICS: As part of its ongoing 10th anniversary celebrations, the EMSB is calling upon its Cycle 3 elementary and Cycle 1 high school students who have a knack for science to participate in the Science Olympics, which will take place on January 21, 2009 (10 a.m. to Noon) at Laurier MacDonald High School (7355 Viau) in St. Léonard. The Science Olympics will have the participating schools test their creativity and scientific knowledge by competing in two specific, science-related challenges. Their

efforts will be decided by a panel of 15 judges that are going to be selected from the EMSB’s Adult and Vocational Centres. Each student will receive a certificate of participation, and each winning team will be awarded a plaque for their school. As well, the winners of the challenges will get a special voucher for a pizza lunch for a class of 32 students. Each school is allowed to enter a maximum of two teams for the Science Olympics, with each team containing no more than six students.

Randi Berman, Mitchell Miller and Sara Iatauro with some of their film crew. BOOK TRAILERS: Three English/Drama classes at Royal Vale High School in N.D.G. have begun filming book trailers on the Lord of the Flies movie. Teacher Randi Berman and her student teacher Mitchell Miller were inspired to undertake such an initiative after attending a seminar on information technology offered by Pedagogical Services. “The interesting part is that we have ambitiously enlarged the magnitude of the project by having all the students in a class, as one group, write, design, and act in these trailers,” says Berman. Sara Iatauro from the EMSB RÉCIT is very interested in the project and is lending the class a number of new digital video cameras. Apple Canada wants to be in on this technologically innovative and cross-curricular, Quebec Education Plan-based project too and is lending 10 MacBooks

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equipped with the iMovie program. The Fielding Focus visited one of the recent filming sessions. Students were busy putting on makeup, making storyboards and developing a musical score by using the program Garage Band.

One of the Royal Vale actors gets a makeup application. The final products will be shown in early 2009 as part of a small film festival at the school.àà A VANIER VISIT: John McMahon, Academic Dean of Vanier College came to James Lyng High School in St. Henri recently to speak to the Secondary IV and V students about their educational future after high school. Dr. McMahon was clear in his message that Vanier intends to promote access to its programs. Looking back over the course of his own education and career path, he stressed that obstacles can be overcome and dreams achieved. Vanier, in particular, he noted, offers a wide variety of support to students engaged in pursuing goals. Vanier’s door, he emphasized, is open and every effort will be made to help the students achieve his/her goals. YOU CAN GO: James Lyng was host to the official launch of the You Can Go Program. This program, an initiative of the Canadian Millennium Scholarship Foundation and the YMCA, is designed to broaden programs which increase access to post-secondary education among youth. In the past,

limitations of the Foundation’s activities meant, as Dr. Norman Riddell observed “I was hosting a party but nobody was coming.” The difficulties encountered by youth seeking to pursue education after high school are many and varied. Devising a realistic plan is the first hurdle and so the You Can Go project offers workshops on future planning and mentorship for students unsure about their paths. The project also offers a wealth of information on financial support for students attending colleges and universities as well as real and virtual tours of many establishments in Canada. James Lyng is the first Montreal high school to welcome this project, and its recent Trades Fair was developed with enormous support from local coordinator Michael Sitruk. You Can Go is now slated for implementation at two other EMSB schools.

Impact player Adam Braz seen here at the launch of last year’s program at Gardenview STAY IN SCHOOL: The Montreal Impact soccer team’s stay-in-school initiative called "All the Way With The Impact" continues to grow. Launched with the EMSB four years ago, it now includes four other boards: Commission scolaire de Montréal (CSDM), Commission scolaire Pointe-de-l'Île (CSPI), Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board (SWLSB) and Lester B. Pearson School Board (LBPSB).

"I am thrilled to participate again in this tour and I feel there is a positive connection with

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the youth," said Montreal Impact midfielder Patrick Leduc, who is one of the spokespersons of the program. “I am pleased to share my experience with them and pass on the importance of believing in themselves and their dreams. If this tour can inspire students to persevere when faced with their own challenges, then the objective is met."

“We are proud to have been one of the pioneers of the Impact stay-in-school program," said Angela Mancini, chairman of the EMSB. "Our board is delighted to continue the partnership we have forged with the Montreal Impact. The students look forward to the school visits and we always turn up in big numbers to the annual EMSB Night in June. I have personally seen firsthand the school visits and attended the games with my children. We are fortunate to have such a community minded sports franchise in our city."

Renewing its commitment for a second consecutive year, the National Bank Financial Group will once again support the program of school visits.

"Sports play a frontline role in the youth's development. Not only do they promote a healthy lifestyle, but they teach determination, discipline and the importance of surpassing oneself. This set of values play a role in preventing students from dropping out. We are proud to be once again associated to this program and wish it long life and success," said Sylvie Roy, vice-president of Corporate Marketing and Communications for the National Bank Financial Group.

Over the next few months, members of the Impact will visit elementary and high schools to remind young students of the importance of studying, persevering and building self-confidence to succeed. Once again each school board will also have its own game during the 2009 season. The top two students from each school board will be awarded Tony Licursi bursaries, named in honour of the late

Tony Licursi, the long-time team statistician who died in 2006.

HOLIDAY CONTEST: This year the Grade 6 students at Honoré-Mercier Elementary School in St. Léonard participated in the CBC Holiday Writing Contest. The theme for this year was "What is the nicest thing you've ever done for someone or someone has done for you over the holidays?" This had to be a true story. Three students were chosen and read their story on the CBC Radio 88.5 FM drive home program. They also received a Homerun Holiday Prize Pack. Congratulations to Giancarlo Russo, Julia Rodighiero and Carmine Spina.

Giancarlo Russo, Julia Rodighiero and Carmine Spina were the CBC winners from Honoré-Mercier.

Two students from St. Dorothy Elementary School in St. Michel were also chosen to read their stories: Maria Dryden from Grade 3 and Corey Scalia from Grade 6. Maria’s story will be broadcasted on December 23 at 3:50 p.m. while Corey’s will air on December 29 at 6:15a.m.

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CTV’s Lori Graham is seen here with students from Our Lady of Pompei. SPIRIT OF GIVING: Dalkeith Elementary School in Anjou was featured on CTV’s Spirit of Giving, which focuses on charities and organizations that help our city's less fortunate. Go to www.emsb.qc.ca/dalkeith for all of the details and photos. Students from Our Lady of Pompei Elementary School visited the Foyer Dante seniors residence Dec. 5 as part the Spirit of Giving. The students performed musical numbers for the seniors. At John Paul I Junior High School this year the students played teachers and four Montréal Impact players (Adam Braz, Rocco Placentino, Simon Gatti, and Jason Di Tullio) in their annual soccer game benefiting the campaign. Teachers and students had a great time. The score was 8-7 favouring the teachers. Though the real winners are the 10 community organizations that the school’s campaign will aid, six from the CTV Spirit of Giving campaign and four local charities that aid families and children this time of year. Spiritual Animator Rocco Speranza noted: “Thus far we have collected over 30 boxes of food, 25 boxes of clothing , and 5 boxes of toys and still counting. John Paul I High School collects all year round, especially non-perishable food items. It is important to have the Spirit of Giving all year round, simply because families are in need all year round. I extend my heartfelt thanks to all the students and their families who generously responded to our campaign. A big thank-you to the Montreal Impact players and Mr. Pat Franceshini from Mass Sport who donated shirts, caps and track suits to the cause. “ A number of other EMSB schools were featured as well, including Elizabeth Ballanytine, Laurier Macdonald, Pierre de Coubertin and Gerald McShane.

A GOAT PURCHASE: The Cycle II children at Elizabeth Ballantyne Elementary School in Montreal West raised $200 for World Vision, a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. The money will be used to buy two goats, which will eventually provide milk, meat and skin for some family in the world which, at this moment, has no livelihood at all. The fundraiser was a raffle with book certificate prizes. A total of $110 would have bought four hens and two roosters; $150 would be enough for a woolly sheep and $300 could buy a donkey. If your school is interested in this project, you can contact World Vision at 1-800-844-7993.

Elizabeth Ballantyne students participate in their Festival of Lights. FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS: The Elizabeth Ballantyne School assembly for the “Festival of Lights and the Spirit of Giving” took place on the day of the December 10 snow storm. The event ironically took place in semi-darkness because the school lost power an hour before the celebration. As the candles were lit for each tradition, the message of the value of bringing light into darkness was ever more strongly sent and received. The children read well and sang with their whole hearts. Many teachers said that they were often near tears and the children were totally silent. It was quite powerful. The music teacher, Daveen Garland, assisted by Cycle III

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teacher, Gail Robinson, had taught the children songs from many of the faith traditions such that the readings and candle lightings were interspersed with song, recorder, and xylophone. Spiritual Animator, Catherine Cherry, who drew it together, reports that it was a joyful and moving celebration.

Westmount High School students who volunteered at the Generations Foundation breakfast take a break with members of the Montreal Juniors, including Angelo Esposito (right). GENERATIONS BREAKFAST: The Generations Foundation held its annual holiday breakfast on December 5 at a new location – the Buffet La Stanza in St. Léonard. was broadcast live on Q92 and 940 Hits. EMSB Chairman Angela Mancini, Vice-Chair Sylvia Lo Bianco, a number of commissioners, staff, principals and students from different schools were in attendance. Westmount High School students and staff once again volunteered to clear tables. The entire Montreal Juniors hockey team participated as well. The Generations Foundation provides hot meals to students in dozens of schools at the EMSB and the CSDM. For more details, log on to www.generationsfoundation.com.

EMSB and party officials present a cheque to the Generations Foundation. CHILDREN’S PARTY: The EMSB’s annual holiday staff party was held on Sunday, December 14 at James Lyng High School, with proceeds going to the Generations Foundation. A total of $19,850 was raised. There was plenty of food and entertainment for the families of EMSB staff and commissioners who attended.

Leopold Steinberger stands by his smart board. SMART BOARD: Rosemount High School teacher Leopold Steinberger, won a smart board last spring as a prize at the annual National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) conference, which was held in Boston. In order to win the prize he had to be seen wearing the great T-Shirt from Smart Technologies, which he did so diligently for three days. Mr. Steinberger was able to travel to the conference thanks to the EMSB PIC (Professional Improvement Committee) fund. “I would like to thank the EMSB, PIC and of course Smart Technologies from Calgary,

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Alberta for making this wonderful gift possible,” he says. “This board has already seen some extensive use by me and many of my fellow teachers. We are now starting to move into the new media world with great enthusiasm.”

CHORALE: The EMSB Senior Chorale performed at Pollack Hall December as part of the CBC/McGill Youth Choir Gala. This will be aired nationally on CBC Radio Two on December 24 ( 8 p.m.) and CBC Radio One on December 25 (9 p.m.). Highlights will air on Radio Noon, CBC Radio One, on December 23. The annual Holiday Concert took place December 14 at Mountainside United Church.

The Chorale in action.

All 90 voices of the Junior and Senior Chorales performed classical, traditional and contemporary music for the season. For the 16th year in a row, this concert raised funds for the Salvation Army's Holiday Campaign to help Montreal's needy. Since starting this tradition, the Chorale has raised more than $20,000 for the Campaign. No tickets are required.

Rehearsing for the Nutcracker at Mackay.

NUTCRACKER: On December 16 the Mackay Centre School in N.D.G. had the chance to experience dance and movement through the presentation of an adapted version of the Nutcracker Suite, catered to the special needs of the students. Anne Marie Crisanto, a therapeutic recreation specialist, implemented the schools’ own version of this magical story and gave direction to the students ideas and movements for the “mise en scene.” Her background as a professional dancer influenced the students of the school in a positive way. This innovative and experimental project gave the students of the school an opportunity to enhance their developmental process and growth. The decor for the different sets was the art work of the students. From the sugar plum fairy to the marching toy soldiers, with modern twists and classical overtones, it turned out to be a true work of art!

Some Edinburgh students happily pack grocery bags.

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SUPER C STUDENTS: Students at Edinburgh Elementary School in Montreal West, with the help of their parents, packed groceries at the Super C store on St. Jacques Street West in N.D.G. to raise money for their Grade 6 graduation activities. A total of $920.60 was collected.

SPORTS ÉTUDES: Lester B. Pearson High School in Montreal North has announced that its highly successful Sports-Études Program will be expanding its activities for hockey and soccer as part of an agreement made between the English Montreal School Board (EMSB) and the Commission scolaire de la Pointe-de-l’Île (CSPL). An open house was held December 9. The Sports-Études program is a partnership between the school board, the school and the sports federations and clubs, under the umbrella of the Ministry of Education, Leisure and Sports (MELS). Once in a Sports-Études Program, students follow the regular Ministry curriculum in an accelerated manner. Typically, a student must meet the requirements for a Secondary School Diploma in approximately 70 percent of the designated time, leaving the remaining time to pursue an athletic endeavor. The school schedule is organized so that the student-athletes finish their formal school day early, allowing sufficient time for training, study and tutoring. Coaches, academic advisors/guidance counsellors and teachers work collaboratively to ensure that the student is progressing academically. Lester B. Pearson High School was awarded the Sports-Études program in 2002. It now has approximately 100 students enrolled. Besides hockey and soccer, the program offers students the possibility to participate in various other sports such as figure skating, karate/kickboxing, gymnastics, diving, swimming and baseball. The CSPI started its Sports-Études program at École Secondaire Antoine- de- St- Exupéry a few years earlier than the EMSB. This agreement between the

EMSB and the CSPI is the first of its kind in the sport and will see students from the two schools studying together. Students from the French language board, many of whom will be seeking U.S. scholarships, will have a unique opportunity to improve their English language skills. “It is hoped that by pulling our resources we will be able to provide greater support to our student athletes,” said Mr. Gagné. EXCHANGE CONTINUES: Student representatives from Lester B. Pearson High School and École Secondaire Henri-Bourassa in Montreal North continue to work together on different projects. Last May, after months of collaboration following incidents which occurred the previous fall, the two schools from the EMSB and the Commission Scolaire de la Pointe-de-l'Île (CSPI) held a well attended press conference at which time beautiful murals produced by both student bodies were displayed. They also unveiled a joint glossy and bilingual newsletter, which was distributed to the combined 3,500 students.

On Wednesday, December 10, the Lester B. Pearson High School Student Council visited École Secondaire Henri-Bourassa and presented them with large poster boards of the joint newspaper aimed at serving as a reminder of the declaration of unity made by the two schools last May. The two Student Councils are also discussing joint projects for this year.

EAST HILL EXPRESS: The East Hill Express newspaper is now into its third year and publishes three times annually. “This is a trilingual project and that alone makes it rather unique,” says Principal Maria Di Perna. “Greater still is that it is entirely written by students and pictures are taken by student photographers. They also do a great deal of the layout.” Take a look for yourself at http://www.emsb.qc.ca/easthill/East%20Hill%20Express/vol.3%20issue%201.pdf. Teacher Nadia Barrafato

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(nbarrafato@prof.emsb.qc.ca) is the editor-in-chief.

Rachel Krecklo and Vanessa Knight.

WAR AMPS: Students from East Hill took part in an interactive War Amps Play Safe workshop that was presented by 18 year old War Amps Safety Ambassador, Vanessa Knight. The aim of the presentation was to spread awareness among students and encourage them to play safe. Ms Knight was a most engaging and excellent presenter. Her message was simple and to the point. “Be careful and aware. A small accident could cost you more than you'd expect." East Hill level two student Rachel Krecklo assisted Ms Knight with the presentation, as she spoke to her classmates and peers about her prosthetic leg. While Ms Knight’s message was important, it was Rachel who best demonstrated to her friends that she does not have a disability. She is very able and excels is most areas. The children can evidence her success each and every day. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the War Amps Play Safe program. Anyone interested in a Play Safe workshop in their schools can contact the War Amps at the toll-free number 1-800-267-7487. BRAIN TUMOUR RESEARCH: The sixth year of fundraising for the Franco Di Giovanni Foundation, supporting the Brain Tumour Research Centre at the Montreal Neurological

Institute and Hospital, is underway. This year plans call for two major events to occur. The first is a fundraising campaign in all schools and centre. They are being urged to participate by organizing dress down days, bake sales, raffles or whatever else they choose. To facilitate the fundraising two items are available: a grey metal ribbon for a $2 donation and an EMSB dog tag for a $3 donation. Over the past five years over $150,000 dollars has been collected for the Brain Tumour Research Center! The second event is the annual Franco Di Giovanni Foundation Social to be held at the Prima Luna Reception Hall on Saturday March 28, 2009. Tickets are $100 per person for which you receive a seven course meal with wine, an open bar, countless door prizes, auctions of sports memorabilia and dancing to the music provided by Goldstarr Entertainment. For tickets please contact Lina Di Giovanni at 514-494-6831 email: linadg1@hotmail.com or Mike Talevi at ext. 2004 or email: mtalevi@emsb.qc.ca. FREE SEMINARS FOR EMPLOYEES: La Capitale Financial Services Inc., the financial services firm dedicated to serving employees in the Quebec public and para public sectors, is pleased to offer all EMSB employees the opportunity to benefit from an overview of the financial aspects affecting retirement and find out more about the factors likely to influence their financial future in the lead-up to this important time in their life.

Three free seminars have been arranged for the following age groups and themes to take place at 6000 Fielding Avenue, one of which already took place

On November 5, a session on Financial Planning for Retirement took place for employees aged 50 and over. This session focused on sticking to a budget as part of your financial plan, taking into account how to plan a good financial strategy, pension plans,

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the Quebec pension plan, budget issues, legal issues and how to protect your estate.

Still to come are:

Mid-Career Financial Security Planning : January 21, 2009 for employees aged 35 to 50. The agenda will include securing your financial future, taking into account financial management, pension plans, legal issues and life and health insurance.

Financial Security Planning, Building Your Future : April 23, 2009 for employees aged 35 and under. Discussion will focus on financial management, the importance of pension plans, legal issues and life and health insurance.

Seminars will last three and a half hours. To register or for more details, please contact the EMSB Human Resources Department at 514-483-7200 ext. 7279. Please note that these training sessions will be held outside working hours. No leave or compensation will be granted for attendance.

Patrick Charland with his students.

TEACHERS BOOK: Coronation Elementary School in Côte-des-Neiges recently hosted the official launch of teacher Patrick Charland's second book entitled: "L'enseignement de la Robotique." During the Saturday Robotics Workshops, students got a first-hand

opportunity to work with the latest edition of this comprehensive guide to using robotics in the classroom. Excitement was in the air as students followed along in the new book and used the step-by-step instructions to help them accomplish their missions. What a wonderful experience for all!

Principal Lucy Buscemi, teacher Mary Diano and students proudly display the amount of money they raised. TELETHON OF STARS: John Caboto Elementary School in Ahuntsic participated for the 29th year in The Telethon of Stars, raising $5,122 for research into children’s diseases. They made the official presentation on the CTV broadcast December 7. This is a tradition at the school that could not be done without the help of parents, teachers and “friends of John Caboto.” Money was raised through donations, raffles and bake sales. Teacher Mary Diano once again served as the chief organizer.

Leonardo Da Vinci students are seen here Christmas

carrolling for the cause.

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Students, parents, teachers, daycare staff and neighbours from Leonardo da Vinci Elementary School in RDP all participated in raising money for the Foundation of Stars/Téléthon des étoiles. After students collected money with two dress-down days and Grade 6 students sold placemats, a group of parents and students led by Principal Phyllis D’Amato went out on the streets around the school carrolling, stopping here and there at our neighbours’ homes to raise more money that was going to be presented on Saturday night during the telethon. A total amount of $2,500 was then handed over to the Foundation. SINCLAIR LAIRD: The EMSB Council of Commissioners has approved a change of French programs from English Core to Bilingual at Sinclair Laird Elementary School in Park Extension. This program will be gradually implemented at Sinclair Laird beginning with Kindergarten and Cycle 1 students in September 2009.

The EMSB’s Sylvie Beaudry accepts the

Marymount petition. EVIL OF STYROFOAM: Marymount Academy in N.D.G. has a tradition of being aware and proactive when it comes to environmental issues. It was the first school in the English Sector to earn membership in the Brundtland Green Schools movement. So, upon being presented with the contradiction of a green school using styrofoam in its cafeteria, a number of

students decided to make a positive change. Under the direction of staff, a group of Secondary II students prepared and presented a petition, which was eventually signed by over 400 students and staff. This was accompanied by an extensive poster campaign. An assembly was convened with Sylvie Beaudry from EMSB Cafeteria Services as the honoured guest. Ms. Beaudry not only heard from three Secondary II presenters about the evils of styrofoam and possible alternatives, but also from a representative of Eco Cartier, Jessica Zoblowski and McGill graduate student, Ladau Mahabadi. She promised that the EMSB would study and reconsider the use of Styrofoam. Special thanks goes out to all students involved in both the poster campaign and assembly, particularly: Michael Smith, Vigigah Sinnathamby, Shanel St. Martin, Kristina Brown, Liam Schmid and Ruby Boulard.

St. Dorothy hands over its cheque of $2,550. ST. DOROTHY BREAKFAST: St. Dorothy Elementary School celebrated its traditional Breakfast with Santa 2008 on December 10 with lots of excitement. To mark the EMSB 10th year anniversary the children contributed to building a promising future in Africa. As well, in keeping with the spirit of Christmas, the children presented to the Montreal Impact coach and UNICEF Ambassador, Youssef Dahha, a cheque of $2,550. In attendance

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were honoured guests such as EMSB Director General Antonio Lacroce, Regional Director Angeline Roumeliotis, Commissioner and EMSB Chairman of the Executive Rocco Barbieri, Sgt. Infante and Officer Tenneriello of Station 30 and the Montreal Impact Mascot, Tac-Tic. A special thank you to the Montreal Impact for giving again this year to our community and contributing all of the wonderful prizes for the children. DIRECTORS OF CHANGE: Free The Children, the world’s largest network of children helping children through education, is seeking more participation from EMSB high schools via a learning opportunity for students that brings global social issues into the classroom through youth-made documentary films. Free The Children has partnered with Nokia and the International Youth Foundation to bring you the Directors of Change program—a unique global youth development initiative. Founded in 1995 by international child rights activist Craig Kielburger at age 12, Free The Children has established a strong presence within Canadian schools, inspiring tens of thousands of students to take action for positive change. The aim of Directors of Change is to create a generation of globally aware and socially engaged youth who are equipped to take action in their own communities and help improve the lives of disadvantaged children overseas. To achieve this goal, one youth team each year will travel with an experienced filmmaker to Kenya, India or Mexico to volunteer and explore critical global issues. They will return home with footage of their discoveries to educate and inspire their peers. Directors of Change wishes to provide youth with an opportunity to explore their world through innovative use of film and technology, help young people develop important life skills, including creative thinking, critical thinking, empathy, effective communication and a sense of contribution to global citizenship and equip students with the

tools they need to create lasting change both locally and globally Kielberger and program coordinator Anna Crosskill emphasize that our educators play a vital role in leading students along this journey and their organization is committed to providing support every step of the way. They provide free comprehensive educator resources, including the Directors of Change resource guide, documentary films, an interactive program website for educators and their students (www.freethechildren.com/directorsofchange) and a free workshop on adapting the program for your school. Participating educators will receive a free resource guide to accompany each year’s documentary film. The guide features teaching strategies, lesson plans and group activities to prompt discussion, foster critical thinking, and help students satisfy Quebec’s provincial curriculum expectations. The guide complements existing curriculum and clearly outlines how the program meets the curriculum expectations of social studies, civics, language arts, and technology courses. Administrators are being asked to take these two steps:Talk with fellow educators at their school who may be interested in the program or sign-up to receive their free resources and free workshop on the program. To sign-up, or if you have any questions, please contact Anna Crosskill, program coordinator, by phone at 1.416.925.5894 ext.196 or by e-mailing anna@freethechildren.com TEACHER SCHOLARSHIPS: EMSB teachers interested in an all expenses paid scholarship to study about the Holocaust at Yad Vashem in Israel are urged to apply now to the Riva and Thomas O. Hecht Scholarship Program for Educators. Three scholarships are available this year and invitations to the competition are now being extended to qualifying teachers at the EMSB and the Lester B. Pearson School Board.Each

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scholarship will provide the successful candidate with return air transportation costs (Montreal – Israel), all tuition costs associated with the three-week program at Yad Vashem and room and board for the period in Israel. The applicant must be a permanent member of the teaching staff at either Board, at the elementary or secondary level, with a teaching assignment for the 2008-2009 school year at Cycle 3, Year 1, or above. The Advisory Council will consider candidates who submit a joint proposal to be implemented within the same school or within different schools as well as individual proposals. Deadline for applications is February 15, 2009. Three EMSB teachers are among the previous winners over the past two years: Karine Lajeunesse, Rosemount High School; Linda Shetzer, Parkdale Elementary School; and Xavier Désilets, Royal West Academy. The seminar convenes six full days a week – Sunday to Thursday, from 08:30-17:00 and on Friday, lectures will end at 14:00. A typical day’s activities include lectures, pedagogic workshops, group discussions, survivor testimonies and film. To enrich the program of approximately 140 hours, field trips have been included – in Jerusalem, Christian and Jewish Holy sites, a visit to the Ghetto Fighters’ Museum in the North of Israel, a trip to the Palmach Museum and Diaspora Museum in Tel Aviv, and a trip to Massada and the Dead Sea in the Judean Desert. Evening sessions will give participants the opportunity to absorb and discuss topics that appear in the program. Complete information on the Seminar can be found on www.yadvashem.org, click on Education and follow the links to International Seminar Summer Session. This seminar is accredited by the Hebrew University in Jerusalem and a participant can receive up to four MA credits. For more information and details about how to apply, please visit our web site at www.t-h-e-program.org.

ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS: The 2008-2009 Entertainment Books are now available at the Administration Building. The cost is $30. All proceeds will go to the EMSB Alric Peters Humanitarian Fund, which is available to Administration Building employees and their immediate families at a time of need. The Fund was established when Alric Peters, whose father Calvin managed the printing service, had leukemia and needed a bone marrow transplant. Funds were required for various medical expenses and sadly, assistance with his burial. Calvin Peters passed away August 27 of a massive heart attack. For more information on the books, contact Carol Anne Maker at 514-483-7200 ext. 7479 or cmaker@emsb.qc.ca. STOPPING RACISM: Danse Québec and renowned Musique Plus vee-jay, motivational speaker, mentor to youth and Westmount High grad Malik Shaheed, will present a unique event that will unite thousands of young adults aged between nine to 20 years old and teenagers who share a passion for the art. This event will take place on Saturday, January 10 (Noon to 5 p.m. at the Centre Sheraton (1201 Rene Levesque West in downtown Montreal). Many celebrities from the artistic community will be on hand. The ultimate goal of this event is to prepare the teenagers and young adults attending, for an upcoming contest, “Racism Stop it” and “The Mathieu Da Costa Challenge.” The activities featured that day are meant to increase public awareness by using differences as the focal point in the various workshops, including video production and drawing. The video production workshop will consist of an introductory level of video making and multimedia world. First, the participants will be given half an hour introduction and explanatory session. Next, they will be asked to prepare a written script on multiculturalism. They will then be given one hour to test their newly acquired skills by preparing and filming their simulated interviews with video equipment provided. The drawing workshop

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will invoke the a whole new challenge, as was the Mathieu Da Costa, the first Black man to have walked the Canadian soil and worked on the ship of Samuel de Champlain sailed into the St-Lawrence river. The workshop is a chance for youngsters to make the most of their creativity and discover how people from many different backgrounds have contributed to making Canada the country it is today. The contestants will be guide by a professional artist who will teach them drawing techniques and prepare them for the Da Costa Challenge contest. Info: Daphney Augustin (daphney@versatilite.com) at 514-866-8377 // 514-812-7924.

TIP CORNER Editor’s Note: The Communications Department of the EMSB is contacted regularly by organizers of different conferences, facilitators of interesting workshops and developers of innovative fundraising opportunities. We screen these requests and make the information available to schools and centres. From this point on, we will group these in our Tip Corner and give in-school administrators, teachers, other staff, parent groups and even students of making contact directly. GUTSY GENERATION: The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada (CCFC) is pleased to announce the launch of a new website –www.thegutsygeneration.ca - to improve communication among youth affected by Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). www.thegutsygeneration.ca “There are over 200,000 Canadians suffering with IBD. Many of them are under the age of 25,” says Jaclyn Fisher, chair of the Montreal Youth Committee for the CCFC and Regional Representative for Quebec on the Foundation’s national Youth Advisory Council. “This website is what youth across the country have been missing. It provides a place where they can go to connect with others, share their stories and get advice on

how to answer questions about Crohn’s and Colitis. It also gives them the opportunity to get involved with the Foundation and be a part of finding the cure! Jackie can be reached at jaclynfisher@hotmail.com or 514.262.5517 STORYTELLER: Sheila Pinsky is a creative storyteller-puppetter animating imaginative and interactive fun-filled puppet stories to children from pre-k to grade 3. Her adorable puppets and props are creative as well as handmade (green with a capital G).She uses an amazing variety of voices to entertain and excite audiences. Her themes range from animals, friends, seasons, holidays, zoo, circus...etc. It is an entertaining and imaginative animation, adored by all. She would be delighted to come to your school for as many hours as you wish. Her fee is $60 an hour. Please phone Sheila the Storyteller 514 484 2730 sheilastoryteller@hotmail.com She is animating a funfilled workshop at the QPAT convention on Friday, November 21. Hope you can come and participate. Sheila the Storyteller Entertaining and Educational! With puppets, props, costumes and art projects! For daycares, libraries, community centers, elementary schools, Sheila Pinsky (514) 484-2730 sheilastoryteller@hotmail.com. ONE OF US: The Yaldei Development Centre is introducing One of Us, a hands-on interactive three part program that is designed to raise awareness and sensitize children to their peers with special needs. The program is geared to elementary students in grades 3 and 4 and the feedback that Yaldei officials received has proven that the issues and topics are very timely and relevant to this age group. In many classrooms, the incidents of teasing and bullying children who are “different” dramatically decreased. “We offer this program to all school boards and I think all

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teachers and principals should be made aware that this is available to them.,” said Ayala Conway from Yaldei. Log on to http://yaldei.org/One-Of-Us.asp and read the first issue of the “One of Us” newsletter that will be distributed on a bi-monthly basis to schools across Montreal. Info: Ayala Conway, (514) 279-3666 ext. 250 or email ayalac@yaldei.org. ADULT EDUCATION AND VOCATIONAL SERVICES CHORAL GROUP: On December 11, 2008 the choral group of James Lyng Adult Centre made its annual visit to three senior homes to offer their gift of song to its residents (St. Andrews, Montclair and the Catherine Booth). Nothing is more special than seeing the joy and hope in the gentle faces of so many of our senior citizens who are unable to leave these homes to be with their families for the Holiday Season. On December 13, the choral group, under the direction of C.C. Walker, reached across the aisle and joined forces with the choir of Pearson Adult Centre to sing at a Variety Show at the Caribbean Paradise restaurant in Lasalle.

The James Lyng Adult Centre Choral Group.

The proceeds of this annual show will go toward offering a free Christmas dinner to over 100 families.

DATES OF NOTE January 2009 Public School Education Month January 9 to 11, 2009 EMSB Kiosk at Place Vertu Shopping Centre in St. Laurent January 21, 2009 Science Olympiad Laurier Macdonald High School February 2 to 6, 2009 Kindergarten Registration Week February 12, 2009 Marymount Academy Night Montreal Juniors Hockey February 15, 2009 John Paul I Day Montreal Juniors Hockey February 27, 2009 LaurenHill Academy Night Montreal Juniors Hockey PLEINS FEUX SUR FIELDING DÉBUT DU CONGÉ DES FÊTES : Le dernier jour de classe pour les écoles et les centres de la CSEM sera le vendredi 19 décembre. Les élèves profiteront d’un congé de deux semaines et retourneront en classe le 5 janvier 2009. Nous vous souhaitons une joyeuse période des Fêtes! RAPPORT ANNUEL : Le rapport annuel 2007-2008 de la CSEM a été publié et des copies ont été distribuées à toutes les écoles et centres. Vous pouvez accéder à ce document en anglais et en français au site Web de la CSEM à http://www.emsb.qc.ca/en/pressroom_en/pdf/2007-2008_Annual%20Report_en.pdf.

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MOIS DE L’ÉDUCATION PUBLIQUE : La CSEM se prépare au mois de l’éducation publique qui aura lieu en janvier. Les activités seront lancées le vendredi 9 janvier alors que le kiosque de la CSEM ouvrira pour trois jours au centre d’achats Place Vertu de Saint-Laurent. Les écoles du quartier seront présentes pour offrir des informations et parler aux parents et aux élèves intéressés. Au cours du mois, les diplômés qui ont entrepris des carrières intéressantes retourneront à leurs anciennes écoles. La Division des communications et du marketing de la CSEM coordonnera quelques unes de ces visites. Les écoles sont encouragées à adresser un courriel à mcohen@emsb.qc.ca pour faire part de toutes suggestions qu’elles pourraient avoir. OLYMPIADES DES SCIENCES : Dans le cadre des célébrations du 10e anniversaire, la CSEM lance un appel aux élèves du Cycle 3 du primaire et ceux du Cycle I du secondaire qui ont un penchant pour les sciences de participer aux Olympiades des Sciences, qui auront lieu le 21 janvier 2009 (10 h à 12 h) à l’école secondaire Laurier Macdonald, 7355 Viau, Saint-Léonard. Les écoles participantes mettront à l’œuvre leur créativité et leurs connaissances scientifiques en prenant part à deux épreuves spécifiques reliées aux sciences. Les résultats seront décidés par un jury de 15 juges qui seront choisis des Centres d’éducation des adultes et de formation professionnelle de la CSEM. Chaque élève recevra un certificat de participation et une plaque pour leur école sera décernée à chaque équipe gagnante. Les gagnants des épreuves recevront aussi un bon spécial pour un déjeuner de pizza pour une classe de 32 élèves. Chaque école a le droit d’inscrire un maximum de deux équipes aux Olympiades des Sciences, chaque équipe ne comptant pas plus de six élèves.

UNE VISITE DE VANIER : John McMahon, directeur des études du Collège Vanier, s’est rendu récemment à l’école secondaire James Lyng pour s’entretenir avec les élèves du secondaire IV et V de leur avenir éducatif après le secondaire. Le Dr McMahon a clairement souligné que Vanier a l’intention de promouvoir l’accès à ses programmes. En parlant de son éducation et de son cheminement de carrière, il a insisté que les obstacles peuvent être surmontés et que les rêves peuvent être réalisés. Vanier, en particulier, offre une grande variété d’appuis aux élèves qui veulent atteindre leurs objectifs. Il a souligné que les portes de Vanier sont ouvertes et que tous les efforts possibles seront déployés pour permettre à l’élève d’atteindre son objectif. NOMINATIONS ADMINISTRATIVES: Le conseil des commissaires de la CSEM a approuvé plusieurs nominations administratives au niveau des écoles/centres. Les nouveaux/ nouvelles directeurs/directrices sont : Maria Palmieri, école secondaire Lester B. Pearson (de directrice de l’école primaire Edward Murphy); Cynthia Koomas, Centre d’adultes Marymount (de directrice du Centre d’adultes Saint-Laurent); Nancy Richer, Edward Murphy (de directrice adjointe du Collège Vincent Massey); Caterina Bernucci, Centre d’adultes Saint-Laurent (de directrice adjointe du Centre d’adultes St. Pius X). Les nouveaux/nouvelles directeurs adjoints/ directrices adjointes sont : Anna Maria Borsellino, école primaire Dunrae Gardens (du poste d’enseignante à l’école secondaire John F. Kennedy); Saverio Servello, Centre d’adultes St. Pius X (du poste d’enseignant à l’école secondaire Westmount) et Angela Vaudry, Collège Vincent Massey (du poste d’enseignante à l’école secondaire James Lyng). Le directeur du Centre d’adultes Marymount, Nick Furfaro, prend sa retraite. RESTER À L’ÉCOLE : L’initiative de l’équipe de soccer Montréal Impact, intitulée « Jusqu’au bout avec l’Impact » continue à progresser. Lancée il y a quatre ans avec la CSEM, elle englobe maintenant quatre autres

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commissions scolaires : la Commission scolaire de Montréal (CSDM), la Commission scolaire de la Pointe-de-l’Île (CSPI), la Commission scolaire Sir Wilfrid Laurier (CSSWL) et la Commission scolaire Lester B. Pearson (CSLBP). « Je suis enchanté de participer à nouveau à cette tournée et je ressens une connexion très positive avec les jeunes » déclare le demi Patrick Leduc de l’Impact de Montréal, qui est l’un des porte-paroles du programme. « Il me fait plaisir de partager mon expérience avec eux et de leur inculquer le sens de l’importance de croire en eux et en leurs rêves. Si cette tournée peut inspirer les élèves à persévérer lorsqu’ils sont confrontés à leurs propres défis, nous aurons réalisé notre objectif ». « Nous sommes fiers d’avoir été l’un des pionniers du programme de lutte au décrochage de l’Impact » déclare Angela Mancini, présidente de la CSEM. « Notre Commission est enchantée de poursuivre le partenariat que nous avons forgé avec l’Impact de Montréal. Les élèves attendent avec impatience les visites de l’équipe et nous assistons en grand nombre à la soirée annuelle de la CSEM en juin. J’ai assisté personnellement à des visites aux écoles et à des parties de soccer avec mes enfants. Nous avons de la chance d’avoir dans notre ville une franchise avec un tel esprit communautaire. » Pour la deuxième année consécutive, le Groupe financier Banque Nationale appuiera le programme de visites aux écoles. » Les sports occupent une place de premier plan dans le développement des jeunes. Ils encouragent, non seulement un mode de vie sain, mais ils enseignent aussi la détermination, la discipline et l’importance de se surpasser. Cette série de valeurs tient un rôle important dans le combat contre le décrochage scolaire. Nous sommes fiers d’être à nouveau associés à ce programme et nous lui souhaitons beaucoup de succès » déclare Sylvie Roy, vice-présidente du marketing

corporatif et des communications du Groupe financier Banque Nationale. Au cours des prochains mois, les membres de l’Impact visiteront des écoles primaires et secondaires pour rappeler aux jeunes élèves l’importance d’étudier, de persévérer et de bâtir une confiance en soi pour réussir. À nouveau, chaque commission scolaire aura sa propre partie durant la saison 2009. Les deux meilleurs élèves de chaque commission scolaire recevront des bourses d’études Tony Licursi, ainsi nommées en l’Honneur du statisticien de longue date de l’équipe, qui est décédé en 2006. PETIT DÉJEUNER GENERATIONS : La Fondation Generations a tenu son petit déjeuner des fêtes le 5 décembre dernier à un nouvel emplacement – Buffet La Stanza à Saint-Léonard. La présidente de la CSEM, Angela Mancini, la vice-présidente Sylvia Lo Bianco, un nombre de commissaires, personnel, directions d’école et élèves de diverses écoles étaient présents. Les élèves de l’école secondaire Westmount et le personnel se sont à nouveau portés volontaires pour nettoyer les tables. Toute l’équipe de hockey du Montreal Juniors a participé. TÉLÉTHON D’ÉTOILES : L’école primaire John Caboto a participé pour la 29e année au Téléthon des Étoiles et a recueilli 5 122 $ pour la recherche sur les maladies infantiles. Ils ont présenté officiellement ces fonds le 7 décembre lors d’une émission de CTV. Cette tradition de l'école ne peut avoir lieu sans l’aide des parents, des enseignant(e)s et des « amis de John Caboto ». Les fonds ont été levés par le biais de dons, de loteries et de ventes de gâteaux. L’enseignante Mary Diano a de nouveau été l’organisatrice en chef de l’évènement. Les élèves, les parents, les enseignant(e)s, le personnel des services de garde et les voisins de l’école primaire Leonardo Da Vinci ont tous participé à la levée de fonds pour la Fondation du Téléthon des étoiles. Après deux journées de tenue décontractée où les élèves

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de 6e année ont vendu des napperons, un groupe de parents et d’élèves, mené par la directrice Phyllis D’Amato, a parcouru les rues autour de l’école et frappé aux portes des maisons pour recueillir plus de fonds pour le Téléthon du samedi soir. Un montant de 2 500 $ a été remis à la Fondation. oundation fournit des repas chauds aux élèves de plus d’une douzaine d’écoles de la CSEM et de la CSDM. Pour plus de détails, consultez www.generationsfoundation.com.

FÊTE DES ENFANTS : La Fête annuelle des enfants de la CSEM a eu lieu le dimanche 14 décembre à l’école secondaire James Lyng et les recettes ont été versées à Generations Foundation.

CHORALE : Après sa représentation à guichets fermés du 3 décembre avec la chanteuse Julie Crochetière au studio Juste Pour Rire, la Chorale de la Commission scolaire English-Montréal s’occupe des derniers préparatifs de ses prochaines représentations de la période des Fêtes. La Chorale senior de la CSEM s’est produite en décembre à la salle Pollack dans le cadre du gala des chorales de jeunes CBC/McGill. Cette représentation sera transmise à l’échelle nationale par CBC Radio Two, le 24 décembre (20 h) et CBC Radio One, le 25 décembre (21 h). Le concert annuel de la période des Fêtes a eu lieu le 14 décembre à l’Église Unie Mountainside. Les 90 voix de la chorale junior et senior ont interprété de la musique classique, traditionnelle et contemporaine. Pour la 16e année consécutive, ce concert a recueilli des fonds pour la campagne des Fêtes de l’Armée du Salut. Depuis le début de cette tradition, la Chorale a recueilli plus de 20,000 $ pour la campagne. LIVRE D’UN ENSEIGNANT : L’école primaire Coronation de Côte-des-Neiges a été récemment l’hôtesse du lancement officiel du deuxième livre de l’enseignant Patrick Charland intitulé « L’enseignement de la

Robotique ». Au cours des ateliers de robotique du samedi, les élèves ont eu l’occasion d’utiliser ce guide d’utilisation de la robotique en classe. L’enthousiasme régnait alors que les élèves ont suivi, étape par étape, les instructions du nouveau livre qui les a aidé à faire leur travail. Ce fut une merveilleuse expérience pour tous. PETIT DÉJEUNER DE ST. DOROTHY : Pour souligner le 10e anniversaire de la CSEM, les élèves de l’école primaire St. Dorothy de Saint-Michel ont levé des fonds pour l’UNICEF au profit des enfants du Malawi et du Rwanda. Au cours du petit déjeuner annuel avec le Père Noël, un chèque a été présenté à Youssef Dahha de l’Impact de Montréal. DATES À RETENIR : Janvier 2009 Mois de l’éducation publique 9 au 11 janvier 2009 Kiosque de la CSEM au Centre d’achats Place Vertu à Saint-Laurent. 21 janvier 2009 Olympiades des sciences École secondaire Laurier Macdonald 2 au 6 février 2009 Semaine des inscriptions à la maternelle 12 février 2009 Soirée du Hockey Junior de Montréal à l’Académie Marymount 15 février 2009 Journée du Hockey Junior de Montréal à John Paul I 27 février 2009 Soirée du hockey Junior de Montréal à l’Académie LaurenHill

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Submissions should be made to Michael J. Cohen preferably by e-mail (mcohen@emsb.qc.ca) or fax (514-483-7213).