2019 - 2020 ∙ ROOTED IN CHRIST: WE BELONG, WE BELIEVE, WE BECOME

OUR LADY OF VICTORY

CATHOLIC SCHOOL

70 Guestville Ave. Toronto, Ontario

Telephone: 416-393-5247 Fax: 416-397-6310

March 2020

George Danfulani

PRINCIPAL

Angie Olivieri

VICE PRINCIPAL

Maria Meehan

SUPERINTENDENT

Daniel DiGiorgio

TRUSTEE

Our Lady of Victory – 416-769-1171

117 Guestville Ave. Toronto, Ontario

PARISH

Ewa Wlodarska

CSPC CHAIR

www.tcdsb.org/cpic

CPIC (PARENT ENGAGEMENT - TCDSB)

www.tcdsb.org/oapce-toronto

OAPCE TORONTO (PROVINCIAL VOICE FOR PARENTS)

704 8:30-3:00 11:15 -12:15

ENROLLMENT HOURS OF OPERATION LUNCH HOUR

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

“Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not

be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.” (Luke 6:37)

Hello parents and guardians,

I hope all is well. Welcome to March, the month of Forgiveness. The virtue

of Forgiveness enables us to unburden ourselves of all the many hurtful

things that we have either witnessed or that has been done to us. Do we feel

we are able to truly “forgive those who trespass against us?” What makes it

easier to forgive and what makes it harder? The following are things that we

will be working on at Our Lady of Victory; Are we peacemakers? Are we fair?

Are we forgiving? Do we allow others to lead us into temptation? Do we

follow rules and do our share? Do we help the unfortunate and care for

people in need? Do we stand up for what is right? Jesus said: "Do to others

as you would wish them do to you." (Matthew 7:120) Help us, God, to

remember this Golden Rule, and have the courage to forgive one another

and treat each other with respect. All the very best to you as we continue to

educate our children to be contributive and caring members of our

community.

Sincerely,

G. Danfulani

Virtue: Forgivenesss

“Whoever is forgiven much, loves much." (Luke 7:47)

NEW REGISTRANTS WELCOME

Apply online: soar.tcdsb.org

Call 416-393-5306 or the TCDSB Admissions Department at 416-222-8282, ext. 2383.

For general information about the Toronto Catholic District School Board, please visit the website at www.tcdsb.org

Stay in touch with the latest news throughout the school year: Follow @TCDSB on Twitter.

Important Information for Parents

School Year Calendar for 2019-2020

https://www.tcdsb.org/calendar/pages/schoolyearcalendar.aspx

Reminder to Sign Up for School Messenger

New reporting system for student absences, as well as critical news and information including bus

cancellations, school closures, safety concerns etc. Sign up here https://go.schoolmessenger.com).

Sign Up for School Cash Online

This new cashless system offers parents the convenience of paying for school related fees online. Register

for School Cash Online by visiting tcdsb.schoolcashonline.com and selecting “Register”. Once registered,

you will receive an email notification when items become available for purchase online. For more information

about School Cash Online visit

www.tcdsb.org/FORPARENTS/schoolcashonline/

Get Updates on School Bus Service Register for the Toronto Student Transportation Group Parent Portal to receive real time notifications about school bus cancellations or delays. The parent portal will be updated and re-open in mid-August for sign up. https://www.torontoschoolbus.org/transportation-portal/Account/Register/

YMCA NEWS

Did you know that Our Lady of Victory offers a YMCA before and

afterschool program? We are open from 7:30-8:30am and 3:00-6:00pm

offering quality program for ages 4-12years. For more information please

contact Kellie at 647-802-7952 or OLOVictory.Toronto@ymcagta.org

CALLS REGARDING STUDENT PICK UP

Parents please call the school NO LATER than

2:45pm with regards to picking up your child. It

is difficult to ensure that the student will receive

the message in a timely manner. The safety of

the students is our number one priority.

HIRING LUNCH TIME

SUPERVISORS

If you are interested or

know of someone

interested in working as a

lunch time supervisor,

please inquire at the main

office.

Catholic Graduate

Expectations

Virtue of the month is Forgiveness

Forgiveness Affirmations

I am a peacemaker

I am fair

I am forgiving

I follow rules and do my share

I help the poor and care for people in need

I stand up for what is right

I know that all life is precious

I respect and protect the world and all that is in it

Never Miss Out on Important News and

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Virtue Award Nominees

February- Love

Congratulations to the following students who were

nominated for the virtue of Charity in the month of

February: Jenny Pleitez-Venegas, Danna Cordoba,

Liam Pham, Eileen Oyarzabal, Kiseri Eman, Kendra

Zapata, Jeremy Rosales-Mestre, Noel Melake, Sofia

Lucas, Jenny Le, Caleb Andrade-Osorio, Jerdeliza

Delfinado, Antonio Purnwasi-Krongh,Alessandra

Areco, Majestine Cascart, Victoria Bakare, Daron

Reyes, Ethan Manipis, Jeremy Ong, Afua Awuah,

Marbel Machado Creador Viana, Catalina Sanchez,

Lucas Echegoyen, Enzo Aldana, Lucas Dos Santos,

Tyler Ferreira, Jayden Thomas, Morgan Hallett.

March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day. Why? Because there are 3 strands in the 21st chromosome of a person with Down Syndrome. (3 strands = the 3rd month which is March). We are on March Break during this time so OLV will be celebrating on Friday, March 13, 2020. We ask that your child wear their loudest, craziest, and most fun pair of MATCHED or MISMATCHED socks as a symbolic show of support for our beautiful students who have Down Syndrome.

OLV STUDENT NEWS… Here are some of our February highlights.

Award winning author, storyteller and owner of Toronto bookstore, A Different Booklist, Itah Sadu visited Our

Lady of Victory on February 12th for an Author Visit for Black History Month. Her stories kept the students

interested and engaged as they imitated the actions she taught. It was a please to have Itah Sadu visit our

school as well as her special guest, her mother Ms. Gloria.

Shrove Tuesday…Enjoying some delisious pancakes

Ash Wednesday Liturgy celebration.

Monthly Update from the Board

March 2019

Important Information

Labour Update Stay up to date with all the latest news here: https://www.tcdsb.org/News/othernews/2020/Pages/LabourUpdate.aspx

Coronavirus News and resources are on our website here: https://www.tcdsb.org/forstudents/healthandsafety/pages/coronavirusinformation.aspx

TCDSB Budget Process Starts This Spring

Watch for detailed information on how you can provide your feedback on the draft budget, and identify your priorities. Visit

www.tcdsb.org for more information coming soon.

Never Miss Out on Important Information

All parents/caregivers are reminded to ensure that your school has up to date telephone and email information on file for your

child. This will enable the school to communicate with you about critical matters including student absences, and will also

enable the Board to share important information with you including updates on the status of labour negotiations via School

Messenger.

Information for Parents

Guard Your Kids Online and Help Them Shine: Social Media Safety Presentation Internet Safety Information Seminar for parents of tweens/teens (Grades 5-9) A FREE multi-school parent event brought to you by the Parent Councils of: St. Agatha, St. Boniface, Immaculate Heart of Mary, St. Nicholas, St. Rose of Lima, St. Theresa Shrine, St. Ursula & St. John Henry Newman CSS Wed, April 15, 2020 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM at St. John Henry Newman Catholic High School, 100 Brimley Road South

Toronto Public Library: March Break Programs Looking for something to do during March Break? The library offers more than 100 free activities for kids, teens, and the

whole family. Browse the programs or use our search tool to find out what's happening at your local branch.

Click here for other March Break programs at Toronto Public Libraries

Save the Date: Ontario Association of Parents in Catholic Education (OAPCE)

Parent Summit and Annual General Meeting Speakers: James T. Mulligan CSC, “A Pastor’s Journal” and Rob Gallo “Living our Virtues in a Virtual World” Saturday May 2nd, 2020 at Holy Trinity Catholic Secondary School, Oakville. Registration Opening Soon summit.oapce.org.

Opportunities and Information for Students

Centreville Amusement Park Toronto Islands JOB FAIR Friday March 20, 2020 and Saturday March 21, 2019 10 am – 3pm

Centreville Amusement Park (Head office), 84 Advance Rd, Toronto

Positions Available include…Ride Operator, Games Attendant, Retail staff, Facilities, Cashiers, Food Concessions, Line &

prep cooks, Farm Staff & more

Please bring a copy of your resume. Interviews will be conducted on site. Drop ins welcome.

If you require accommodation due to disability during the interview and selection phase, please contact hr@centreisland.ca a

minimum of 3 business days before the job fair.

Summer Student Jobs with the Ontario Government Student job opportunities in Agriculture and Livestock, Business, Enforcement, Engineering, Environment, Information

Management, Science, Social Services and more. All student jobs are now posted online at www.gojobs.gov.on.ca. Closing

dates vary, depending on the job type. The first closing date is February 28, 2020, with closing dates staggered one week apart

until April 3, 2020.

The University of Toronto Department of Philosophy presents

THE ARISTOTLE CONTEST A high school philosophy essay contest recognizing the finest philosophical work by current Canadian high school students

First Prize: $500

Deadline for submissions: May 25, 2020

For details on eligibility, submission guidelines, and prizes, please visit uoft.me/aristotle-contest.

The Rotary Club of Toronto 2020 Scholarship The Rotary Club of Toronto Scholarship is a four-year tuition scholarship of up to $10,000 a year. It is awarded to an

outstanding student graduating from a Municipality of Toronto High School with an Ontario Secondary School Diploma. The

applicant must demonstrate financial need, academic excellence, leadership, breadth, and depth of community service.

Deadline: April 6, 2020. Details:

https://www.tcdsb.org/FORSTUDENTS/OpportunitiesForStudents/Pages/RotaryClub.aspx

Steubenville Toronto Registration Now Open Catholic youth in grades 9-12 are invited to Steubenville Toronto, happening from July 3-5, 2020, at the Ontario Tech University in Oshawa, Ont. The Office of Catholic Youth, in partnership with the Franciscan University of Steubenville, is bringing some of North America's best Catholic speakers and musicians to the Ontario Tech University. Click here to register

Athletics Find schedules, scores and standings here: https://www.tcdsb.org/programsservices/schoolprogramsk12/healthoutdoorphysed/pages/tcdsbathletics.aspx

Events and Information March is Celtic Canadian Heritage Month https://www.tcdsb.org/FORCOMMUNITY/HeritageCelebration/CelticCanadianHeritage/Pages/default.aspx March is Nutrition Month

March 2—Education Support Staff Appreciation Day

March 2-8 – National Social Work Week

World Day of Prayer March 6, 2020 https://www.tcdsb.org/board/nurturingourcatholiccommunity/pages/world-day-of-prayer.aspx Lift Jesus Higher Rally March 7, 2020 https://www.tcdsb.org/board/nurturingourcatholiccommunity/news/2019-2020/pages/lift-jesus-higher.aspx International Women's Day March 8, 2020 Winter Break March 16-20, 2020 International Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination March 21, 2020 https://www.tcdsb.org/news/othernews/2019/pages/international-day-for-elimination-of-racial-discrimination.aspx World Down Syndrome Day March 21, 2020 https://www.tcdsb.org/news/othernews/2019/pages/world-down-syndrome-day.aspx World Water Day March 22, 2020 https://www.tcdsb.org/board/environment/water/pages/worldwaterday.aspx Earth Hour March 28, 2020 (Schools recognize earth hour on March 27th) https://www.tcdsb.org/board/environment/earthhour/pages/default.aspx ShareLife Week March 30-April 3, 2020

Civvies Day for ShareLife April 3rd

Board and Committee Meetings: • Governance and Policy March 2, 2020

• Catholic Parent Involvement Committee March 2, 2020

• Student Achievement March 5, 2020

• Corporate Services March 12, 2020

• Filipino Advisory March 23, 2020

• Special Education Advisory March 25, 2020

• Board March 26, 2020

For more news and information, visit www.tcdsb.org, follow @TCDSB on Twitter or subscribe to ENews https://web1.tcdsb.org/InterestSubscription/subscription.aspx

Guidance Corner for March In March, we celebrate the virtue of Forgiveness, to coincide with the holy season of Lent. You can help your children to continue to develop a forgiving nature and positive relationship skills. Using good manners, being respectful to peers, showing empathy, apologizing when necessary and resolving conflicts peacefully, go a long way in building healthy relationships with others. Some helpful websites are listed here: https://www.everydayfamily.com/blog/how-to-teach-your-children-to-forgive/ https://www.verywellfamily.com/how-to-encourage-good-sibling-relationships-620105

https://www.parentingscience.com/kids-make-friends.html https://raisingchildren.net.au/school-age/behaviour/friends-siblings/supporting-friendships High School registrations are currently taking place for Grade 8 students. Please check the admission package that your child received to confirm how to proceed. Signing your child up for the Summer Transition credit course is highly recommended as it provides students with an opportunity to become acquainted with the school, review subjects and make new friends. There are also a number of other forms that are required to be handed in on registration night, along with school fees.

It is important for students to experience the city they live in to gain an awareness of local culture and to have an opportunity to visit different neighbourhoods and communities. I have included a link here to some free March Break activities that you may wish to enjoy as a family:https://www.todocanada.ca/march-break-activities-toronto/

DROP OFF/KISS & RIDE

• Please remember that safety trumps convenience when dropping off students at school.

• Drop off and a 10-minute parking limit is available on Guestville Ave.

• The busiest time for drop off is between 8:20am-8:30 am.

• Supervision in the yard begins at 8 am.

School Yard Safety

Parent/Guardian we ask for your

support of ensuring the students

safety during morning drop off.

We ask that parents do not stay

in the school yard and wait for

the bell to ring. Rather drop off

your child as there is supervision

in the yard.

Thank you for your continued

support.

Bus Loading Area

Parents please do not block the bus

loading zone or on the right hand of

the street at the end of the day. Our

busses arrive early and if cars are

blocking them, they will not be able

to park, which will affect the bus

loading.

Balls in the school yard

Due to the number of head injuries that occur during recess in the school yard, hard soccer balls and footballs

ARE NOT ALLOWED. Basketballs are only allowed by the basketball nets. Please help keep our students safe.

Concussions are serious.

Winter Clothing

Parents please ensure your

child wears winter clothing

such as coats, snow pants,

boots, mittens and hats as

the students will be outside,

unless otherwise directed by

the school board. Please

LABEL all your child’s

belongings.

Our Lady of Victory’s parent council meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month

except when there is a scheduling conflict with mandatory school board events or any other

extenuating circumstance. Please join us in the school’s Atrium for our next meeting on March

11, 2020 at 6:30 PM if you can, your voice and ideas, plus time really matters.

Home/School Connection

Questions to ask your child when supporting them with

homework:

• What are you working on?

• What are you learning?

• Is it challenging or not? Why?

• What do you do when you are stuck on a task?

• How do you know you are on the right track?

• What resources do you use at school to complete this

kind of work?

• What resources do you need at home to complete this

kind of work?

Reflections for a parent

• Does my child have a quiet space to complete

her/his homework?

• Have I set the framework for homework routines?

• Do I monitor my child’s homework for completion?

• Can I give my child feedback based on the learning

goal and success criteria provided?