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Mrs. Susan Scott

PRINCIPAL

Mr. Kevin Malcolm 416 222 8282 ext 2263

SUPERINTENDENT

Mr. Garry Tanuan 416 222 8282 ext 3408

TRUSTEE

Prince of Peace 416 291 9422

265 Alton Towers Circle Scarborough ON M1V 4E7

PARISH

Vacant

CSPC CHAIR

www.tcdsb.org/cpic

CPIC (PARENT ENGAGEMENT - TCDSB)

www.tcdsb.org/oapce-toronto

OAPCE TORONTO (PROVINCIAL VOICE FOR PARENTS)

94 9:00 AM 3:30 PM

11:45 12:45

ENROLLMENTHOURS OF OPERATION LUNCH HOUR

NEW REGISTRANTS WELCOME

Apply online: soar.tcdsb.org

Call 416-393 5381 or the TCDSB Admissions Department at 416-222-8282, ext. 5320.

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

Stay in touch with the latest news throughout the school year: Follow @TCDSB on Twitter or Toronto Catholic DSB on Instagram

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Welcome back St. Marguerite Bourgeoys families to a new and exciting

academic year! It’s great to see all our students back from the summer break,

refreshed and ready to engage in many new and exciting learning experiences

and events that will be occurring throughout this school year. In light of the

Toronto Catholic School Board’s new three-year pastoral plan: Rooted in

Christ. We Belong, We Believe, We Become, we will be engaging in activities

to help students understand what it means to belong to our Catholic faith and

invite them to create a welcoming and inclusive community for all. I am

looking forward to a student driven energetic year filled with faith, hard work

and strong community relationships.

I hope all families took the time over the summer months to rest and relax

together with plenty of love and laughter in the home. We will continue to work

together to instill the Gospel values within our student population and support

the development and success of each student. The Virtue of the month is

Hospitality and the students of St. Marguerite Bourgeoys community are

exceptional at welcoming everyone!

Please complete all the initial paperwork for the new school year to ensure that

we have up-to-date information about your child/children. Information about

our student nutrition program at St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Catholic School will

follow under separate cover.

Thursday, September 27th is our annual Curriculum Night and BBQ.

It will be an evening for us to gather together and discuss grade specific

curriculum expectations. On this evening, we will also have our first Catholic

School Parent Council (CSPC) meeting. Nomination forms for elected positions

of our CSPC are attached, so please consider getting involved in different

aspects of your child’s schooling, we want to engage parents as we continue to

excel at St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Catholic School. Together we will have a

memorable impact on the hearts and minds of each student at St. Marguerite

Bourgeoys.

We will continue to include our Month-at-a-Glance Calendar in our newsletter

for your convenience and supplement additional information by personalized

flyers for upcoming events. Wishing everyone a fantastic start to the new school

year!

God Bless,

Mrs. Susan Scott

ST. MARGUERITE BOURGEOYS CATHOLIC SCHOOL

75 Alexmuir Blvd. Scarborough, ON M1V 1H6

Telephone: 416 393 5381 Fax: 416 393 5606

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ST. MARGUERITE BOURGEOYS STAFF MEMBERS:

The list below has a number of returning staff members and a few new members to our school community. The staff

members of St. Marguerite Bourgeoys are ready to work together to make a difference in the lives of each student. All

staff will be introduced to the school community on September 27th at Curriculum Night.

Ms. De Pompa ELP/1

Ms. Caruso Early Childhood Educator (ECE)

Ms. Pitoscia – Morsillo Grade 1 & 2

Ms. Westcott Grade 3 & 4

Ms. De Souza Grade 5 & 6

Mr. La Face Grade 7 & 8

Ms. Cook M.E.

Ms. Smith Educational Assistant

Mr. Bryce Educational Assistant

Ms. Jayasekera Educational Assistant

Ms. Cassar Special Education

Ms. Nadia French

Ms. Barillaro Librarian

Mr. Longo Music (vocal)

Mr. Rouse Music (instrumental)

Mr. Silverson Physical Education

Ms. Barber Physical Education

Ms. Ramachandra Early On

Ms. Scott Principal

Ms. Fernandes Secretary

Mr. Gatta Head Custodian

SCHOOL HOURS:

Start of school Day: 9:00 a.m.

Morning Recess: 10:42 a.m. – 10:57 a.m.

Lunch Hour: 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 am

Afternoon Recess: 2:10 a.m. – 2:25 p.m.

Dismissal: 3:30 p.m.

Please ensure your child is dropped off no earlier than 8:30 a.m. for students in grades 1-8 in the main school yard.

Supervision available in the kindergarten yard starting at 8:45 a.m.

We have recess from 10:42 a.m. – 10:57 a.m. and 2:10 a.m. – 2:25 p.m. everyday. All students will be expected to go

outside for these recesses so that they can get exercise and fresh air.

Dismissal is at 3:30 p.m. through the east doors where students are escorted by parents and family from the school

property. Only bus students will be exiting through the front doors.

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SAFE SCHOOL ARRIVAL:

Remember to call the school when your child will be absent or late from school. The school telephone number is

416 393 5381, you are able to leave a message on the answering machine in the evening’s or early morning, when the

school is not open.

Also, any student who arrives after the 9:00 a.m. bell must enter through the front doors and are to check in at the office to

receive a late slip. Thank you for your cooperation with following our procedures to endure the safe arrival of our

students.

LUNCHTIME ROUTINES:

Students who remain at school for lunch (11:45 am – 12:45 pm) may NOT LEAVE THE SCHOOL GROUNDS anytime

during the lunch hour. Students are to remain on school property for the duration of the lunch hour unless a written note

has been received from the parent/guardian and a parent/guardian has arrived at the office to sign out their child.

VISITORS TO THE SCHOOL:

A reminder that all visitors must enter the school building through the front door and report to the office. If you are

staying onsite for an extended period of time with a specific reason you will be asked to sign our visitor book.

DRESS CODE:

“Students shall come to school neat, clean and appropriately dressed.”

The TCDSB has an appropriate dress code for all schools. A white or navy blue shirt and navy blue bottoms will be worn

by all students: denim is not part of the dress code. Remember to clearly label your child’s clothing with his/her name.

Students are expected to wear blue and white as the dress code unless parents have been notified by the school that we are

having a civvies/theme day.

ALLERGEN AWARENESS:

St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Catholic School is an allergen aware environment. There are children in attendance who suffer

from severe and life threatening allergies to certain foods. Exposure to the smallest quantities can cause severe life

threatening reactions. Anaphylaxis is a severe and life threatening allergic reaction.

We, at St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Catholic School, would appreciate the cooperation of the entire school community in

NOT sending any lunches or snacks that contain peanuts or nuts, which could potentially harm a child. We will NOT

be able to accept treats or loot bags containing edible items for class distribution during birthdays and other

celebrations. Please make sure that all of your children’s caregivers are aware of food restrictions. We look forward to

your cooperation in making this a safe year for all our students. Any additional allergens specific to your child’s

classroom will be communicated to you by the classroom teacher.

SPECIAL SERVICES:

As part of the TCDSB’s goal of Fostering Student Achievement and Well Being, the Special Services department

endeavors to support our special education students in achieving academic excellence and meeting the Ontario Catholic

Graduate School Expectations.

The department offers a variety of supports to students based on their need(s) and/or identification(s). For further

information, please visit the Special Services department link:

https://www.tcdsb.org/ProgramsServices/SpecialEducation/Pages/default.aspx

Parents/caregivers are reminded that if they require support in accessing the Special Services department link, they may

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ask the school principal for assistance. Alternately, for families who require access to a computer to visit the site, they

may access an electronic device through the Toronto Public Library.

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION:

St. Marguerite Bourgeoys receives information from Prince of Peace Catholic Church regarding the preparation of

sacraments for students who are parishioners of this church. All other churches will have specific dates for meeting and

preparation classes for their parishioners. It is the responsibility of the family to contact the church regarding sacramental

preparation for their children, please contact your local parish to obtain specific details.

HIGH SCHOOL Open House Dates

TCDSB Secondary schools welcome grade 8 students and their families to explore programs and services

https://www.tcdsb.org/school/OpenHouses/Pages/Default.aspx

CATHOLIC SCHOOL PARENT COUNCIL (CSPC) ELECTIONS:

Election for the Catholic School Parent Council members for 2018 -2019 school year are scheduled for September 27,

2018, following our Curriculum Night. Anyone interested in becoming a member of the CSPC Council, whether in one of

the executive positions or as a member at large, are invited to complete a self-nomination form or have another parent

complete a nomination form on their behalf. Nomination forms are attached for your consideration. Please submit

completed nomination forms to the school office. Our CSPC members have contributed positively to our school culture by

directly supporting initiatives that will benefit our school community. They are creating lasting elementary school

memories for our students!

Toronto Catholic District School Board Catholic Parent Involvement Committee (CPIC)

Elections for 2018-2019 CPIC is a provincially mandated and funded committee that supports student academic

achievement through increased parent involvement. CPIC is a parent-led committee of volunteers who work locally and

centrally to engage parents more fully in Catholic education.

In order to be qualified to stand for election as a Parent Representative or as a Parent Member: At-Large, in

accordance with Ontario Regulation 612/00 Subsection 34(2), the candidate must be a parent of a student enrolled in any

TCDSB school as of the date of the election. CPIC meets once per month at the Catholic Education Centre at 7:00 p.m.

Consider running, or nominating someone you think would be a strong voice for parents. Nomination forms are

available at all TCDSB school offices. Please forward completed nominations form to the CEC: Manuela Sequeira by

September 22, 2018.

Elections for Parent Members: Ward Representatives

Ward Number of Parent Representatives Location Time

8 2 St. Barnabas 7:00 p.m.

Elections for Parent Members: At-Large (4)

Ward Total Number of Representatives on

CPIC Location Time

Any Ward 4 Monday, October 15th, 2018 7:00 p.m.

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Learning is just beginning at St. Marguerite Bourgeoys!

Kindergarten Class:

SK: TJ Richardson JK: Alexander

GR 1 /2

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GR 3 /4

By: Isaiah

GR5/6

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GR 7/8

Cultural Foods

By: Jayla Muffty

Each culture has developed unique dishes by

utilizing the resources available to them locally. For

example, Japan is surrounded by water, and they

utilize the sea life in it to make delectable seafood

such as, international favourite, sushi. Another

delicious Japanese dish is Takoyaki. Takoyaki is

fried dough with octopus. Another prime example is

the curry leaf. The curry leaf was the first seasoning

to flavour food in India. India is not the only

country that has curry, as when the British

colonized other countries, they brought food from

region to region, including curry. After introducing

curry to the rest of the world, it became a world-

wide favourite. Although I only included a few

cultural foods, there is a plethora of cultural foods

for you to explore and enjoy.

By:Savita

The world is inhabited by many different cultures

each providing different experiences for the palate.

People all around the world have their own cultural

and traditional foods that are all unique in their own

way. For example, commonly found foods in the

Asian culture would pertain to rice as that is their

main dish to every meal. Cultures that inhabit foods

such as fish, would use the ocean as their resource

for it. People who lived in the jungle areas would

hunt for food as that is their main resource.

Depending on your culture and where you live, both

foods and traditions will differentiate throughout the

world.

By: Ryel

The Factors That Affect Cultural Food

There are many factors that influence what or how

the food is served and/or made. Climate is a

significant factor. For example, the Chinese often

eat hot pot in the winter to keep them warm. In

northern China there are spicier dishes than there

are in the south, as, once again, it keeps them warm.

Also, some places are better than others for

growing food, this being shown by the fact that

France has a better climate to produce wine in than

China does, but China has the better climate for

growing tea. Seeing people eat a multitude of fish in

Japan is evident because it literally is an island

surrounded in water, showing that geography is yet

another important factor. Religion is another big

player that changes food and the way some eat- for

Muslims, eating pork is considered

unclean, Buddhism advises its followers to not eat

meat, et cetera. There is a plethora of things

affecting how, what, and why people eat, depending

on what resource each diverse culture has access to.

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MS. COOK’S CLASS

UKRAIANIAN HERITAGE MONTH September is a significant month for Ukrainian Canadians, as it closely follows annual traditional celebrations of

Ukraine’s Independence (August 24th). On March 30th, 2011, the Province of Ontario officially recognized September

7th as Ukrainian Heritage Day.

In May 2018, the TCDSB proclaimed September as Ukrainian Canadian Heritage Month and September 7th as Ukrainian

Canadian Heritage Day. This month acknowledges the history of Ukrainian Canadians and their contributions to Canada. It

also provides an opportunity for Canadians across the country to reflect on and celebrate the contributions of Ukrainian

Canadians to the growth and prosperity of Canada.

TCDSB is commemorating Ukrainian Canadian Heritage in our school system with a Ukrainian Canadian Mass and

Cultural Expose on Thursday, September 27th at Michael Power/St. Joseph High School. More information will be

shared in the coming weeks.

In order to celebrate this special month at your school, Ukrainian Canadian Heritage Month posters have been sent to your

schools for display. We have also attached resources and information with suggestions on how you can celebrate in your

schools and classrooms. These resources and others are available online

at:https://www.tcdsb.org/FORCOMMUNITY/HeritageCelebration/Ukrainian-Canadian-Heritage-

Month/Pages/default.aspx

For more information about the Ukrainian Canadian Heritage Month celebration and resources please contact Ericka

Aguilera, Community Relations at ericka.aguileramorales@tcdsb.org.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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2 3

Labour Day

4

First Day of School

5 6 7 Pizza Lunch

8

Nativity of Mary

9 10 11 12 Patty Lunch

13

14

15

16

17 18

19 Pizza Lunch

20

21 22

First day of Fall

23 24 25

26 Patty Lunch

27 5:30 –7:30 PM

Curriculum night,

Community BBQ &

CSPC meeting

28

Grade 7 students

Immunization

29

30 Upcoming

Oct 5 —PA Day

(no school)

Oct 12—School

Picture Day

ST. MARGUERITE BOURGEOYS CATHOLIC SCHOOL Virtue of the Month: Hospitality

“Whoever welcomes you welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me.” (Matthew 10:40)

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