June 2017 Dear Parents / Guardians,

As we enter the final weeks of the school year, I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their enthusiastic welcome and acknowledge the students, staff and parents that make St. Cecilia an exceptional school community As you look forward to the summer months ahead and anticipate travel plans and related activities the warm weather allows, I wish you an enjoyable respite that will bring you back safely to St Cecilia in the Fall.

For students and families that are leaving us, we hope the friendships forged and the memories of your experiences at St. Cecilia remain a beacon in the years to come. It has been a pleasure to walk with you these past few weeks, and I applaud the good will and congenial spirit that permeates the school and sets it apart from other school communities.

As well, we thank community members and learning partners that have worked with us to ensure another successful year and to all parents for their continued support for Catholic education.

God bless,

Lili Vani, Ph.D., OCTActing Principal, St. Cecilia Catholic School

Saint Cecilia Catholic

School News

Saint Cecilia Catholic School355 Annette Street Toronto, Ontario, M6P 1R3 Phone# (416) 393-5218 Fax # (416) 397-6045

Principal: Nick Biagini Vice-Principal: Heather Hickey

Superintendent: John Wujek(416) 222-8282 x5371

Trustee: Barb Poplowski (416) 512-3410

Parish: St. Cecilia C.S. 161 Annette St. (416) 769-8163

CSPC Chairs: Marisa Cicero, Olga Geryluk

CPIC (Parent Engagement-TCDSB) www.tcdsb.org/cpic  

OAPCE Toronto (Provincial Voice for

School Masses & Celebrations & Important Dates

June 5 – First Communion Luncheon/School GymJune 9 – PD Day (no classes)June 14 – SK Graduation 12:30/St. Cecilia ChurchJune 21 – Grade 8 Graduation 6:30 PM/St. Cecilia ChurchJune 22 – School Mass 10 AM Theme: FaithfulnessJune 29 – Last Day of ClassesJune 30 – PD Day

CSPC(Parent Council) News

And then it was June!  Let’s begin wrapping up the school year with a crescendo of outdoor fun….. please join us on Thursday June 8 (3-8pm) for our annual St. Cecilia Fun Fair. This years event promises to be an extraordinary good time with music, food, an inflatable obstacle course and the return of the infamous beer tent and dunk tank! To purchase wristbands please visit : http://munchalunch.com/schools/stcecilia/

To our amazing parent community, we need your help to make our Fun Fair successful. If you would like to volunteer your time to help out with any Fun Fair related activities (along with setup and cleanup) it would be greatly appreciated.  To volunteer, please sign up at: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0a48afaa2da5fa7-funfair/ 

To our grade 8 grads - we wish you a heartfelt Bon Voyage and may your new journey be filled with much learning and adventure.Wishing all of the St. Cecilia staff and family community a happy and safe summer. Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to our school and students.  

Our next CSPC meeting will be held on Tuesday June 6 at 7pm. Babysitting is available.

Marisa and Marisa 

Student of the MonthCongratulations to the following students who were awarded student of the month certificates for displaying and embodying the May virtue of Compassion.Edison Araujo Julianna McFarlane Amara UgwuekeRebekah Arcega Julia Medeiros Daniela UribeZion Baptiste Katelynn Moutinho Paige VidevikFiona Browne Sielo Naranjo-Vargas Anna VuOrla Browne Diana Nowakowski Daniel VuDaniela Crespi Diego Carreno Palma Noah Wywial-DiazVivian Grant Gregorio Carreno Palma Sam GirouardMilen Hasip Grace PatfieldKatie Hughes Adeline Thompson

Virtue for June: Faithfulness

 

Monthly Update from the Board

June 2017

Summer School Registration ContinuesCourse options and registration info for secondary school students: https://www.tcdsb.org/ProgramsServices/ContinuingEducation/SecondaryCreditCourses/SummerSchool/Pages/Default.aspx Information about Reach Ahead Credits and Summer Enrichment Camps for elementary students:https://www.tcdsb.org/ProgramsServices/ContinuingEducation/SecondaryCreditCourses/SummerSchool/elementaryss/Pages/default.aspx

School Cashless Online Payment Coming to all TCDSB SchoolsThe Board of Trustees have approved the implementation of new system for cashless online payment of school-related activities, goods and services across the TCDSB.  Once the program is fully implemented by February 2018, all parents, staff and students will have the option to make secure payments online by credit card and receive a receipt.

The new online payment system provides the following benefits:•        A convenient fee payment option that saves time•        Reduces paper•        Student safety - no more need to send cash or cheques to school•        A quick and easy to register. (It takes less than 5 minutes)

The Board is currently “Beta testing” the new cashless online payment application in selected TCDSB schools. More details and information regarding when the payment system will be introduced in our school will be provided to parents as soon as it is available.  

2017 Canada Day Celebrations With the celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday, this Canada Day is truly extra special. As we

have done in the past, schools are encouraged to celebrate Canada Day a few days early by joining in our red and white spirit day on June 29th, and gathering as a school community to sing the national anthem together at 9:30 a.m.

TCDSB is in the process of creating a commemorative CD featuring 10 renditions of our national anthem as performed by TCDSB students. To view the more than 50 submissions from schools across the board, see: https://www.tcdsb.org/affiliates/Canada150/VideoContent/Pages/Music-Video-Submissions.aspx Students who have an artistic flair are invited to consider submitting a CD cover design by no later than June 16, 2017. Get all the details online here: https://www.tcdsb.org/affiliates/Canada150/VideoContent/Pages/CD-Cover-Design.aspx

Secondary School Admissions Policy ChangesThank you to everyone who participate in the consultation regarding the proposed changes to the high school admissions policy. The online survey has now closed. A report will go before the Board in June 2017.

Interested in Parent Involvement?Want to Help Others Become More Engaged in Catholic Education?The Toronto Catholic Parent Involvement Committee is a provincially mandated and funded committee, which supports student achievement through increased parent involvement.  Members of CPIC work locally within their own wards, and also provide information and advice on parent engagement to the school board. The committee strategizes and plans initiatives and events that promote and facilitate parent engagement, and helps parents to support their children’s learning at home and/or at school. Toronto CPIC members are volunteer parents/guardians, who bring forward information and ideas from their own wards, and relay important decisions and important information from the central table back to the parents in their area.

If this sounds of interest, consider running for election in the fall of 2017. Don’t have the time to serve on a committee? Consider nominating someone for the committee, and remember to come out and vote for your CPIC representative. Visit www.tcdsb.org soon for detailed election information.

June is… National Indigenous Month

https://www.tcdsb.org/FORCOMMUNITY/HeritageCelebration/NationalIndigenousMonth/Pages/default.aspx

Italian Canadian Heritage Month https://www.tcdsb.org/FORCOMMUNITY/HeritageCelebration/ItalianCanadianHeritage/Pages/default.aspx

Portuguese Canadian Heritage Month https://www.tcdsb.org/FORCOMMUNITY/HeritageCelebration/PortugueseCanadianHeritage/Pages/default.aspx

Other Important Dates: June 4th—Pentecost June 5th-9th—TCDSB Indigenous Education Week June 9th—PA day for all elementary schools June 17th—Faith in Our Child Event at St. Timothy Parish June 19—Sickle Cell Awareness Day June 30th is a PA day for all elementary schools. Last day of classes is June 29th. June 28th to 30th are PA days for most secondary schools. When in doubt, check with your local school for details. July 1st—Canada Day—Happy 150th Canada! July 4th—Summer School Begins July 28-30—Steubenville Toronto

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Know Anyone Seeking Employment with TCDSB?

The Toronto Catholic District School Board is currently hiring for secretarial and custodial positions.  For more information regarding hiring procedures, please refer to the following link: http://www.tcdsb.org/Careers/Pages/Jobs.aspx

Grade 7 students Visit Seniors at Runnymede

“The Phantom Tollbooth”The Phantom Tollbooth opened May 11 at Bishop Marrocco/Thomas Merton and had a successful 3 show run. Special thanks to all the students, parents & staff who helped to make to make the show a great success.

Young Gems

A Blast from the Past…..

Declan Benish sports a T-Shirt for St. Cecilia School….from 50 years ago! The shirt originally belonged

to Corrado Canino who attended St. Cecilia. Declan is

wearing the shirt that was the school’s baseball uniform

from the 1960’s. Some of our primary students took part in the Bishop Marrocco/Thomas Merton production of “The Outsiders.” Congratulations to Heart, Evan, Emma, Teagan, Bronwyn, Simona and Gabrielle. They stole the show!

St. Cecilia Raises Money!!

Student Council presents the Sick Kids Foundation with a check for $1000 raised from our school community!

Isabelle Timoteo & Jessica Johnson organized a civvies day for cancer research. St. Cecilia raised $800.00 for cancer research.Thank you Isabelle, Jessica and everyone who donated!

Sports at St. Cecilia

The Intermediate Girls soccer team won the divisional title and now advances to Regionals next week! The Intermediate Boys soccer team won their division and advances too – Go Tigers!!!

Track & Field

Grade 8 Girls Relay advanced to City Finals

St. Cecilia’s Second Annual Art ShowAnother successful art show was held at St. Cecilia on May 5. Despite the rainy weather an impressive crowd of friends and families came out to support the arts. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the event.