October 2020

TCDSB

www.tcdsb.org The Voice of Holy Angels 65 Jutland Road, Toronto, Ontario M8Z 2G6

Phone: 416 393-5329; Fax: 416 393-5437

Principal: Mr. Neil McGrath Vice Principal: Mrs. Jaime DiGirolamo Admin. Office Assistants: Mrs. Nadia Buttigieg; Clerk Typist: Carole Mills

Maria Meehan Superintendent- Area 2, 416-222-8282; Mrs. Teresa Lubinski, Trustee WARD 4; Pastor of Holy Angels Church: Fr.Mariusz Wilk Tel: 416 255-1691

Recruiting

Lunch Time Supervisors

We are in need of Lunch Time Supervisors for this school

year.

If you are interested, please contact the school office at 416

393-5329 for further details.

SCHOOL HOURS

9:00 AM Morning Bell

10:42-10:57AM Recess

11:45-12:45PM Lunch

2:10-2:25PM Recess

3:30PM Dismissal

Principal’s Message

Thanksgiving is a time for reflection,

for counting our blessings for our

family, friends and other priorities in

our lives.

The Virtue of the month of October is GRATITUDE. Whenever we gather as

a faith community to worship, we offer thanks to our God. The blessings of

food, friends, family and freedom are all gifts from our Creator God. As we

prepare for the celebration of Thanksgiving, we are urged to take some time to

remember our blessings and give thanks. It is said the secret to Happiness is

gratitude. Happy Thanksgiving to all our families.

If the only prayer you say in life is thank you—it is enough.

Meister Eckhart

Sincerely, Neil McGrath, Principal

TCDSB SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR 2020-2021

Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Break

Family Day

Mid-Winter Break

Good Friday

Easter Monday

Victoria Day

Last Day of Classes

October 12, 2020

Dec 21, 2020–Jan 1, 2021

February 15, 2021

March 15-19, 2021

April 2, 2021

April 5, 2021

May 24, 2021

June 29, 2021

PD DAYS 2020-2021

Sept 2, 2020 Provincial Education Priorities

Sept 3, 2020 Provincial Education Priorities / Faith Development

Nov 20, 2020 Parent-Teacher Conferences

Jan 15, 2021 Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting

Feb 12, 2021 Parent-Teacher Conferences

June 4, 2021 Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting

June 30, 2021 Provincial Education Priorities

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Next CSPC (Catholic School Parent Council) meeting:

Tuesday, October 6th, 2020 at 7pm via Zoom

We encourage all parents to attend.

CSPC - CATHOLIC SCHOOL PARENT COUNCIL

School Agendas

All students in grades one to eight will be

required to use an Agenda.

The agendas are still available for purchase through the school at the cost of $10.00 each payable by cash or cheque.

2020-21 Teaching Staff list (tentative to Sept. 30)

Grade Teacher

ELP1 JK/SK Mrs. Bianchi Ms. Esteban

ELP2 JK/SK Mrs. Cosentino, Mrs. Myrda

ELP3 JK/SK Mrs. Stergar, Ms. Sitko

SK/1 Ms. Brodziuk

Grade 1 Mrs. Harrington

Grade 1 Mrs. Gaglia

Grade 1/2 Mrs. Galica

Grade 2 Ms. Dos Santos

Grade 2 Ms. Reid

Grade 2/3 Mr. Scatozza

Grade 3 Ms. Grosso

Grade 3 Ms. Muscat

Grade 3/4 Mr. Roldan

Grade 4 Mr. Machado

Grade 4/5 Mr. Sarabia

Grade 5 Mr Crawford

Grade 6 Mrs. Peckham.

Grade 6 Ms. Martin

Grade 7 Mrs .Neri

Grade 7/8 Mrs. Varney

Grade 8 Mrs. Pires

21 CLASSES

SAFE ARRIVAL

Please be reminded as per Public Health directives, if a student is absent due to illness (fever, cough, difficulty breathing, sore throat/trouble swallowing, runny nose/red eyes, loss of taste or smell, not feeling well/tired/sore muscles, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea), all siblings must also stay home until everyone is symptom free for 24 hours.

To report your child as late or absent, please use one of these options.

CALL: 1-833-251-3286 ONLINE go.schoolmessenger.ca OR School Messenger Mobile App

Library News We kindly ask that any library books still signed out be

returned to the school library.

While we may not be able to enjoy library time together because

of COVID restrictions, it doesn't mean we can't have some library

fun. Visit the Holy Angels Virtual Library for a curated selection of

e-resources including fun videos, activities and read-alouds. While

we don't have the same access to free resources like we did dur-

ing the lockdown, I am always on the hunt for good reading re-

sources that are free. One of the best out there is of course the

Toronto Public Library. If you don't have a library card, click here

to apply for a digital card which will give you access to everything

TPL has to offer including e-books and audio books.

Mrs. Baker - Librarian

Twitter

Follow us on Twitter for updates on the ex-

citing learning adventures happening at

school, COVID-19 protocols, and every-

thing Holy Angels!

#beintheknow #holyangelshappenings

NEW STAGGERED SCHEDULE

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Here is how the day will look:

8:45 am – Entry

10:42-10:57 am – Nutrition Break—all students inside

11:45am-12:45 am Lunch

2:10– 2:25 pm – Nutrition Break—all students inside

3:30 –Dismissal

Many of our TCDSB schools have adopted these changes. Our Holy Angels CSPC has also given their approval at the meeting in June.

VIRTUAL CURRICULUM NIGHT

With safety protocols in mind, our curriculum night will be given in a virtual manner. More details to come.

VISITORS TO THE SCHOOL– ESSENTIAL VISITORS PROTOCOL

In order to minimize the number of people in the school, we are enforcing a strict Essential Visitors policy.

At this time, access to the school is strictly limited to staff, students, and essential visitors (occasional staff, serviceproviders, and contractors).

Student Drop-Off Safety Parents are reminded to drop-off students safely at the kiss and

ride by the west side of the school or briefly park at the church and escort your child to the

yard and leave promptly before the 9am bell. Vehicles must always enter from the church entrance and exit

by the school side. No idling please.

Student drop-off and pick-up will take place outside of the school. Visitors are only permitted in the school yard during morning drop-off and after school pick-up. All volunteer programs in the school will be paused until further notice.

Should any items need to be dropped off during the day, please contact the main of-fice through the intercom at the front main door or by phone at (416) 393-5329.

Contactless delivery will take place by leaving the items outside the main door.

If access into the building is required and permitted, please complete the following:

○ Follow the signage at the front door ○ Wear appropriate PPE

○ Complete a self-assessment for COVID-19 symptoms

○ Sanitize hands upon entry

○ Sign in at the screening station set up outside the main front doors for contract tracing (via QR Code)

○ Proceed directly to the office. All other areas of the building will be off limits.

Dismissal Procedures

At the end of the school day, classes will be dismissed one at a time through their designated doors.

Parents/Guardians are asked to vacate the school yard immediately following the retrieval of

their child(ren). Bus and PLASP students will remain in the building.

Group A Group B

Outside (20 min) 11:45-12:05 Inside (40 min) 11:45-12:05

Inside (40 min) 12:05-12:45 Outside (20 min)12:05-12:45

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TCDSB Monthly Update October 2020

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

COVID-19

Toronto Public Health has updated some of the information related to the screening of students/staff with COVID-19 symptoms.

Review the handy flowchart designed for schools https://www.toronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/9858-COVID-19-Decision-Guide-for-Schools.pdf

Quick reference sheet for families: https://www.toronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/901a-What-to-do-if-your-child-has-Covid-19-Symptoms.pdf.

Updates are continuously made to the Frequently Asked Questions section of the Board's web-site https://www.tcdsb.org/forstudents/back-to-school/pages/faq.aspx.

For information specifically about the virtual school (St. Anne Catholic Academy) please refer to https://www.tcdsb.org/FORSTUDENTS/back-to-school/Pages/virtual-school.aspx

Log in issues and password reset: Students who need their passwords reset should contact their teacher for assistance.

We also encourage families to visit the latest updates page for recent communica-tions https://www.tcdsb.org/FORSTUDENTS/back-to-school/Pages/latest-updates.aspx

The Return to School Action Plan which is continually updated as information is added or re-vised. https://www.tcdsb.org/FORSTUDENTS/back-to-school/Pages/reopening-plan.aspx Other resources including mental health supports for students and their families can be found here https://www.tcdsb.org/FORSTUDENTS/back-to-school/Pages/resources.aspx

Sign Up for School Messenger

The student absence reporting system is also used to disseminate critical and urgent messages from your school, and from the school Board. For more information https://go.schoolmessenger.com).

Get Updates on School Bus Service https://busplannerweb.torontoschoolbus.org/Cancellations.aspx

PARENT OPPORTUNITIES & INFORMATION

Safe Schools Advisory Committee: Parent Reps Needed

TCDSB Seeks 2 Parent Reps for Safe School Advisory Committee. Application deadline October 30, 2020. Click here for an application and more information.

Catholic School Parent Council (CSPC) Elections

https://www.tcdsb.org/FORPARENTS/ParentInvolvement/CPICElections/Pages/default.aspx

CPIC Elections

October 28 and 29, 2020

https://www.tcdsb.org/FORPARENTS/ParentInvolvement/CPICElections/Pages/default.aspx

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TCDSB Monthly Update October 2020

School Year Calendar for 2020-21 https://www.tcdsb.org/calendar/pages/schoolyearcalendar.aspx

International Languages Elementary (ILE) Program - After Hours Registration

https://www.tcdsb.org/programsservices/schoolprogramsk12/internationallanguages/pages/saturdayschoolregistration.aspx

Virtue of the Month for October—Gratitude

Resources and information: https://www.tcdsb.org/Board/NurturingOurCatholicCommunity/VirtueoftheMonth/Pages/Default.aspx

EVENTS AND OBSERVANCES

October is… Autism Awareness Month Child Abuse Prevention Month Learning Disabilities Awareness Month Latin Hispanic Canadian Heritage Month Principals’ Month

Recognition Days: October 2, 2020 Custodial Workers’ Appreciation Day October 5, 2020 World Teachers’ Day October 22, 2020 Early Childhood Educators and Childcare Worker Appreciation Day

Other October Observances Rosary Day October 7, 2020 https://www.tcdsb.org/Board/NurturingOurCatholicCommunity/Pages/Rosary-Day.aspx National Catholic Healthcare Week, October 4-10, 2020 http://www.chac.ca/NCHCW/index_e.php Walk to School Day October 7, 2020 https://www.tcdsb.org/Board/environment/transport/Pages/Walk-to-School-Month-.aspx World Mental Health Day October 10, 2020 https://www.tcdsb.org/pages/world-mental-health-day.aspx Thanksgiving October 12, 2020 International Day for Eradication of Poverty October 17, 2020 https://www.tcdsb.org/pages/international-day-for-eradication-of-poverty.aspx School Bus Safety Week October 19-23, 2020 School bus driver appreciation day October 21, 2020 Take Me Outside Day October 21, 2020 https://takemeoutside.ca/

Don’t Miss Out on the Latest

News and Information:

Visit the Board’s website www.tcdsb.org

Subscribe to ENews to receive updates via email every week https://web1.tcdsb.org/InterestSubscription/subscription.aspx

Follow @TCDSB on twitter to get updates throughout the day

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CASH ONLINE OFFERS: Spirit Wear Hoodies and White Polo Shirts

Water Bottles with School Logo

Register Now: School Cash Online Parents/guardians are reminded to create their School Cash Online profile, in order to receive updates and information on upcoming school activities, in-cluding pizza lunches, civvies days, field trips, and much more. Paying through School Cash Online offers a safe and convenient payment option that elimi-nates the need to send cash or cheques to school. For more information and to create your account visit www.tcdsb.org/FORPARENTS/schoolcashonline

A reminder to kindly label

all student belongings.