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Principal Ms. L. Graham
Vice-Principal Ms. R. Bottero
Superintendent
Mr. A. Della Mora
Trustee Mr. F. D’Amico, CD
416-512-3406
Parish Fr. Maderak
St. John the Evangelist 49 George St., Weston.
416-241-0133
Secretary
Ms. S. Lazar Clerk Typist
Ms. R. Cerasani
CSAC Chair Mr. D. Bennett
St. John the Evangelist
Catholic School
55 Pelham Ave.
Tel - 416-393-5244
Fax - 416-5032
School Hours 9:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. School website: http://www.tcdsb.org/schools/
stjohntheevangelist/Pages/default.aspx
St. John the Evangelist
To report an absence, please call 416 393-5244 (4:30 p.m. to 9:30 a.m.)
March 2015
As St. John the Evangelist is hoping to be an eco-certified
school, beginning January our newsletter will only
available by email ([email protected]) OR online
at www.tcdsb.org/schools/stjohntheevangelist under What’s New.
March Break—March 16th—20th
Family Math Night—March 26th
Good Friday—April 3
Easter Monday—April 6
The Virtue for the month of February is FORGIVENESS. How timely that the virtue for this month is FORGIVENESS, not only be-
cause we are in the season of Lent but also because it is an important cor-
nerstone of our faith and one that Jesus modeled for us in his life and
death. At St. John the Evangelist School we will explore how much happier
we are when we forgive.
Kindergarten Registration
Registration for next year’s kindergarten students. Visit the TCDSB web-
site for details: http://www.tcdsb.org/programsservices/earlyyears/
kindergartenregistration/pages/default.aspx
SLLW
Our Councillor Frances Nunziata, Ward 11, York South -Weston visited our
school for the Student-Led Learning walk. Our student ambassadors took
Ms. Nunziata through the school and explained our Geometry displays. She
was suitably impressed by the work done and by our articulate students.
We would like to thank the Councillor for taking the time out of her busy
schedule to attend.
Agendas
Agenda use is an important part of helping to keep our students organized.
We have included a tip sheet, courtesy of Oxford Learning, that will be
helpful to students and their families. While these ideas are most appropri-
ate for students in grades 4—12, it is never too early to learn correct
agenda use. Please take the time to review it with your child(ren) to ensure
that they are getting the most out of this great organizational tool.
Family Math Night!!
Please join us for a fun-filled evening of Math games on Thursday, March
26th from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The night will include interactive math
activities for all students and their families. Light refreshments and a loot
bag for all participating children will be provided.
Research has indicated that such activities do help improve student
achievement, so let’s all participate!
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CATHOLIC SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL
Chair - Mr. Bennett
Vice-Chair – Ms. Cesario
Treasurer – Mr. Banados
Secretary – Ms. Buttigieg
Our next CSAC meeting is Wednesday, April
15th at 6:15 p.m. Please join us in the staff
room.
Thank you to our CSAC and parent volunteers for
the Pancake Tuesday treats. Students from K—8
received a tasty pancake and juice on Shrove
Tuesday. Thank you also to the parent community
for the Hot Dog lunch served to those classes who
raised the most money during our Chocolate Fund-
raiser. Mr. Perri’s, Ms. Pasquali’s and Ms. Trous’/
Ms. Porretta’s classes ate well!
CLASSROOM UPDATES We continue our regular reports on what we’re
doing in our classes. In April, we will hear again
from FDK—Grade 2 / 3 and our Intermediates.
French February has been a busy month for studies
in French as a Second Language. All classes ex-
plored the themes of Valentine's Day, Carnival,
Mardi Gras and Lent. Each class also began a new
unit of study which will provide the students
with the opportunity to develop their oral, reading
and writing skills in French.
Gr 3/4-- "Et maintenant ... la météo"
In this unit of study, students learn to identify,
observe and measure the weather. They see how
to recognize extreme weather conditions, how to
dress appropriately for the weather and how to
protect themselves from the adverse affects of
weather.
Gr 6-- "Voyageons dans le temps"
Students observe how a group's history can be
preserved in a time capsule. Throughout the unit,
students are introduced to various time capsules,
starting with objects found in King Tut's tomb. As
the unit progresses, students explore the themes
of current events, entertainment, style of cloth-
ing, and personal objects.
Gr 7/8-- "Réunion à Québec"
Students learn about French Canadian Culture,
Nouvelle-France and tourist attractions. Through
the reading passages, audio recordings and video
selections, students acquire the vocabulary neces-
sary to plan a trip. Throughout the unit, students
are encouraged to apply their knowledge of French
Canada acquired from their social studies class.
The French Department
Health and Physical Education In March our ELP students will be working on develop-
ing “sending & receiving” skills while continuing to
strengthen their fundamental movement skills such as
running, jumping and balancing. The ELP classes will
practice these skills by doing activities such as
throwing bean bags at a stationary target and prac-
ticing proper catching position using balloons. In the
Primary division, we will also be focusing on “sending & receiving” skills with more of an emphasis on accuracy
to moving targets, such as when throwing a ball or
disc to a partner while running. As part of our teach-ing games for understanding approach the Junior stu-
dents will be learning to play Tchoukball and develop-
ing skills, abilities and strategies that can be trans-
ferred to similar activities, such as when they partici-
pate in Volleyball and Badminton in the upcoming
months. March is shaping up to be a fun month of
learning in Physical Education at SJE as we continue
to develop physical literacy. Mr. Ludlow
Music The 2014 - 2015 school year has been busy in the
Vocal Music program. So far, all divisions have begun a
new unit learning about instruments. In the ELP divi-
sion, this has included listening to different songs
with different instruments, and identifying their
sounds and functions. In the Primary division, we have
begun grouping the instruments and identifying which
instruments belong to which groups, through methods
like collaborative activities and matching games. In
the Junior division, the students are hard at work
with their collaborative research assignments, where
they will give a history lesson and relate the instru-
ments to contemporary artists and songs. This will be
presented in the upcoming weeks. Mr. Ricci
GIRLS INTERMEDIATE BASKETBALL Congratulations to our girls intermediate basketball
team which advanced to the regional tournament.
They worked hard and displayed fair play and great
teamwork. Thank you to their coach, Ms. Pasquali and
to their volunteer driver Ms. Bottero.
VACATIONS & HOMEWORK
It is Ministry of Education Policy not to assign home-
work to students whose parents choose to go on vaca-
tions during the school year.
COLD WEATHER CLOTHING Please dress your child warmly in winter coat, hat,
scarf, mitts and boots. Unless there is a cold-
weather alert, all children will be playing outside
at recess time. This is good for their health and
their learning.
EXCURSION PERMISSION FORMS From time to time your child will be attending
excursions and sporting events that are valuable
components of their school life. Teachers will
send home permission forms that must be signed
by the parent or legal guardian. NO VERBAL
PERMISSIONS WILL BE ALLOWED. These
forms must be returned to the teacher with your
signature. If there is no signed form, your child
cannot phone home and request permission—this
is a legal issue. To date, students have been
handing in their forms on time and with all re-
quired signatures. Our community can take pride
in the responsibility and organization demonstrat-
ed by our students. These are lifelong skills.
ADDRESS AND EMERGENCY INFORMATION UPDATE Please ensure that all information regarding your
child is up-to-date. This will ensure that we have
correct information for your child regarding home
address, home, work and cell telephone numbers,
babysitter’s, emergency contact numbers and
medical information which may have changed. If
changes occur to this information during the
year, please notify us in writing so that we can
keep our files current.
ELECTRONIC DEVICES Please do not allow your children to bring elec-
tronic devices to school unless they have been
requested for educational use. We have no way
of ensuring that they will not be stolen, damaged
or lost. The school cannot be responsible for stu-
dent’s electronic equipment.
Students may have a telephone at school for
safety reasons. As part of that same safety is-
sue, students are not permitted to use the tele-
phones during school hours, unless instructed by
the teacher for educational purposes. If you
need to contact your child, please call the office
and we will ensure that they receive any messages
you may need to forward. If students are using
their telephones during school hours, they will
be removed from them.
OUR SCHOOL DRESS CODE CONSISTS OF: A White Top, such as a T-shirt, Golf Shirt or
Turtleneck with No Logo, or with a Very
Small Logo and No Lace;
NO Muscle Shirts, Tank Tops, or Hoodies
are allowed;
White or Dark Blue Sweaters and Sweatshirts
to go over the white top without a Logo, or
with a Very Small Logo, and without Lace
trim.
Pants, and Skirts or Shorts that are KNEE
LENGTH, are to be only Dark Blue and not
Blue Jean Fabric;
Skirts are acceptable, but girls may find play-
ing in one awkward, or be cold wearing one in
the winter;
Short skirts with tights under them ARE
NOT acceptable uniform items.
Please DO NOT purchase for school:
Any Denim (Blue Jean)
Tops/bottoms with Lace Trim or Large
Logos, Short Skirts or Short Shorts or
leggings
ECO-CERTIFICATION
SJE was a Gold Eco-certified school. However, we did
not apply last year. We plan to work with the staff and
students at Ecole élémentaire Charles-Sauriol to reac-
tivate our status. As a community, we will launch a
number of initiatives that will be teacher supervised
and student led. We look forward to becoming a
greener school.
FOOD ALLERGIES As in the past, please note that we have a growing
number of students in our school that have severe,
life threatening, allergies to peanuts and nuts. This
is a medical condition that causes a severe anaphylac-
tic reaction to specific foods that can be fatal.
PLEASE DO NOT SEND ANY PRODUCTS THAT
MAY CONTAIN PEANUT OR NUT PRODUCTS TO
SCHOOL.
NO CHANGE TO SECONDARY SCHOOL ADMIS-
SIONS POLICY AT THIS TIME
There will be no changes to the policy implemented in
the short term. Status quo remains until further con-
sultations are conducted regarding any proposed rec-
ommendations arising from the first phase of parent
input and the findings of first cycle of School Accom-
modation Reviews.
St. John the Evangelist School Staff
2014—2015
Principal - Ms. L. Graham
Vice-Principal - Ms. R. Bottero
Secretary - Ms. S. Lazar
Clerk Typist –Ms. R. Cerasani
Ms. Dell’Angelo-Green (ELP1) Rm. 110
Ms. T. Trous (AM) &
Ms. M. Porretta (PM) ELP2 Rm. 111D
M. Eirica Perruzza (ELP3) Rm. 111E
Ms. G. Carbone-Silva—Gr. 1 Rm. 213
Ms. T. Buccitti—Gr. 1 Rm. 206
Ms. L. Waslenko—Gr. 1/2 Rm. 107
Ms. A. Del Zotto—Gr. 2/3 Rm. 204
Ms. J. Tanga—Gr. 3 Rm. 203
Mr. A. Veleno—Gr. 3/4 Port. 4
Mr. D. Perri—Gr. 4/5 Port. 9
Mr. P. Scully—Gr. 5/6 Rm. 212
Ms. A. Manuel—Gr. 6 Rm. 207
Ms. D. Del Zotto—Gr. 7/8 Rm. 212
Ms. L. Amaral-Nunes—Gr. 7/8 Rm. 208
Ms. C. Pasquali—Gr. 8 Rm. 210
Ms. Porretta – Special Education (Jr. AM) Rm. 209
Ms. Bottero – Special Education (Int. PM) Rm. 209
Ms. T. Pecile—5th Block (AM) Rm. 213
Ms. V. Giovenco—Jr. Literacy (AM) Rm. 219
Ms. S. Pol-Bodetto—French Rm. 211
Ms. C. Wolk—French (AM) Rm. 211
Ms. N. Da Silva—French & Library Rm. 205
Mr. D. Ricci—Vocal Music Port. 5
Ms. M. Fortades—Instrumental Music Rm. 112
Mr. J. Ludlow– Health & Phys. Ed. Rm. 120
Ms. Battaglino—E. A.
Ms. Merta— E. A.
Ms. Mudie—E.A.
Ms. Rizzardo – E.A.
Ms. Wachulka—E.A.
Ms. Machado—E.C.E.
Ms. Manimtim—E.C.E.
Ms. Neal—E.C.E.
Ms. Silva—CYW
Ms. Martins—Lunchtime Supervisor
Ms. Sousa—Lunchtime Supervisor
Ms. Torre—Lunchtime Supervisor
Ms. Venturo—Nutrition Program
SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR 2014—2015 School Year Begins Tuesday, September 2,
2014
Thanksgiving Day October 13, 2014
Christmas Break Dec. 22, 2014 – Jan. 2,
2015
Family Day Feb. 16, 2015
Mid-Winter Break March 16-20, 2015
Good Friday April 3, 2015
Easter Monday April 6, 2015
Victoria Day May 18, 2015
Last Day of School June 25, 2015
Professional Activity Days 2014—2015 June 5, 2015 Assessment & Evaluation
June 26, 2015 Provincial Education Priori-
ties
TRUSTEES 2014 - 2015
Wards
1. Joseph Martino 5. Maria Rizzo 9. Jo-Ann Davis 2. Ann Andrachuk 6. Frank D‘Amico 10. Barbara Poplawski 3. Sal Piccininni 7. Michael Del Grande, Chair 11. Angela Kennedy 4. Patrizia Bottoni 8. Garry Tanuan 12. Nancy Crawford, Vice-Chair Christopher MacDonald & Hannah McGroarty, Student Trustees
Angela Gauthier, Director of Education 80 Sheppard Ave. E, Toronto, On. Website: www.tcdsb.org
E-CURRICULUM CORNER If you would like to understand how to support
your child in Math, please go to http://
www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/literacynumeracy/
parentGuideNumEn.pdf Also, in order to balance
our exploration of numeracy with an equal dose of
literacy, why not explore the ever-popular http://
www.thisisliteracy.ca
BUSSING & STUDENT DROP OFF From time to time the bus may be late arriving at
your stop in the morning. If this occurs, we ask
that you contact the bus company directly to in-
quire about the bus as they will have information
on all their routes. If your child is not coming by
bus, he/she must be dropped off at the main of-
fice after 8:45. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE YOUR
CHILD UNATTENDED AT THE BUS STOP,
PRIOR TO BUS ARRIVAL, OR IN THE
SCHOOL YARD. NO ONE WILL BE ON DUTY
AND WE CANNOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
THEIR SAFETY.
Adapted from Windermere Secondary School’s Study Skills Book
Tips for Using Your Agenda Book
Use your agenda book to organize & schedule time for assignments, studying and personal events.
Use the weekly calendar
to record shorter term projects and daily homework
• Record all homework tasks on the day they are assigned. Include the due date.
• Schedule study time - individual as well as group sessions.
• Keep track of field trips, appointments, club meetings and activities.
(Remember to include family events & special dates too. Avoid surprises.
You don’t want to forget anything.)
Use the monthly calendar
to plan long term assignments and study for major tests.
• On the monthly calendar write down
due dates for all tests, assignments,
and long-term projects (such as
essays)
as they are assigned. Also
record a reminder well before the
due date.
• Record all assignments/test results on
the “Record of Achievement” pages.
This will help you determine which of
your subjects require improvement
and extra study time.
AFTER SCHOOL / AT HOME:
• Arrange your work in order of priority.
• Commit yourself to a schedule and stick to it.
• Schedule your work time in half-hour blocks. Plan to spend more time on the subjects which
require improvement.
• Remember to schedule time for long term projects.
Record this on the monthly calendar as a reminder.
• Make time to review assignments & tests returned by your teacher.
• Check off assignments that you have completed.
• Review your weekly schedule regularly and adjust it as required.
Adapted from Windermere Secondary School’s Study Skills Book
Tips for Using Your Agenda Book
In class:
1. Listen carefully when your teacher gives the assignment.
Look at your teacher and think about the assignment.
If you have a question about the assignment, ask your teacher now!
2. Locate today’s date in the weekly calendar section.
3. Locate the date when the assignment is due.
4. Write the assignment on the due date (i.e. When is the assignment supposed to be handed in
to the teacher?) Make entries brief but be sure that you can understand them. First write an
abbreviation for the subject. Then write the assignment.
For example:
Before you leave school:
1. Check your agenda book. Decide what homework you need to do this evening.
2. Get out the materials you will need for your homework.
3. If you don’t understand one of the assignments, ask your teacher or a classmate about it
before you leave school.
At home:
1. First, do the assignments that are due tomorrow.
When you finish an assignment, put a checkmark beside it in your agenda book.
2. Next, work on assignments that are due in the future.
Or study for a test / quiz, in advance.
3. If you have a question about an assignment, call one of your study buddies.
Tip: At the beginning of the year, exchange phone numbers with someone in each of your
classes; someone who you can call if you have missed work, or need help.
(Write down their phone numbers in the “Contact Directory” at the back of your agenda book.)
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 Second
Sunday of
Lent
2 Reptilia Visits
SJE 3 Gr. 2-3’s &
Gr. 3’s visit
Cadbury
Chocolate Factory
4 5 PIZZA 6 Civvies Day
$1
World Day of Prayer
7 “To ERR is Human, to FORGIVE is Divine”
Alexander Pope
8 Daylight Savings
Time Begins —
(Clocks ahead 1 Hour) Third Sunday of Lent
International Women’s Day
9 10
Skills Canada
(Intermediate)
11 Autism Awareness “Dance Day”
Must be in uniform
12 PIZZA Reconciliation 10am -12 noon In the Library
13 Gr.1 classes @ Famous People Players to watch play “Going Bananas” (Tentative Date)
14 The first step to forgiveness is to take responsibility for your actions.
15 Fourth
Sunday of
Lent
16 17 St. Patrick’s Day 18 19 20 21 World
Down Syndrome Day
22 Fifth Sunday of Lent
World Water Day
23 24 Wear Green Top & Accessories with navy pants for
St. Patrick’s Day
25 26 PIZZA
Family
Math Night
6:30 -8:30 p.m.
27 ELP classes @ Famous People Players to watch play “Going Bananas”
28
EARTH HOUR 8:30—9:30pm
29 Palm Sunday
30 Subway Lunch
31
Assembly in PM
1 2 PIZZA
Holy Thursday
Prayer Service Pope John Paul II Day
3 Good Friday
No School
4 / 5 / 6
Easter Sunday
Easter Monday
No School
ST. John the Evangelist
Year of CHARITY March 2015: Forgiveness
OCSGE: A Discerning Believer: Because I am a believer , I will live my life like Jesus.
CST: Role of Government: The purpose of the state is to assist citizens in fulfilling their responsibility to others in
society.
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