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

January 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

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CPIC (PARENT ENGAGEMENT - TCDSB)

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OAPCE TORONTO (PROVINCIAL VOICE FOR PARENTS)

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

ENROLLMENT HOURS OF OPERATION LUNCH HOUR

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

Dear Parents/guardians,

I hope all is well. A very happy New Year to you and all your loved ones.

Welcome to January, the month of Courage. The virtue of courage helps us

to take the initiative to make changes in our lives and/ or to accept changes

brought before us - not an easy thing. Over the next few weeks, we will once

again be teaching the students to stand up for what is right and not what is

popular. They will be encouraged to ask for direction when faced with

difficulties and will be provided with strategies to help deal with the

everyday challenges of living and spending time with other people. One of

those strategies will be the ability to think of the ‘other person’, and in so

doing, temper our words with mercy and understanding. They will also be

told that being scared is okay but not doing something about it is not. We

need your support as always in the teaching and support of our children. All

the very best, and may this year be better than the last one.

Sincerely,

G. Danfulani

Virtue: Courage “Do not fear, for I am with you, do not be afraid,

for I am your God.”

(Isaiah 41:10)

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NEW REGISTRANTS WELCOME

Apply online: soar.tcdsb.org

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

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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/

ME to WE

During the month of December OLV’s Me to We team has been busy setting up a Christmas shop to help raise money for India. The store sold many items from ornaments, jewelry, key chains and mugs just to name a few. The students were surprised by the out pouring response and generosity of the students. The total they raised for India is $ 846.20. Way to go ME to WE team!!

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Catholic Graduate

Expectations

Virtue of the month is

Courage

Courage Affirmations:

I will stand up for what I know is right and just

I will face challenges, fears and difficulties with fortitude.

I will take responsibility for reaching my potential

I have thoughts and opinions that matter

I make good choices

I have hope for the future

I solve problems with knowledge, understanding and prayer

I can begin to make changes in my life

I can support others in need

I can take the first step in helping myself

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Virtue Award Nominees

December- Charity

Congratulations to the following students who

were nominated for the virtue of Charity in the

month of December: Monica Spina, Frank

Bonilla, Matthew Perrucho, Andrea Buen,

Hannah Lien, Abigail Amaral, Abigail Soares,

Lourenco Oliveira, Isla Walker, Sarah Benitez,

America Miranda Castro, Nathan D'Angelo,

Lionel Csatho, Rui Neves, Hayley Renwick-

Braveboy, Justin Fontinha, Connor Hogg, Jonah

Melski, Zharina Pilapil, Dee Louis, Brianna

Romero-Salazar, Paula Urbizo Guevara, Betty

Nguyen, Clark Calla, Lucas Campos Pavan,

Jayden Campbell, Benjamin Coelho, Teresa

Melski.

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OLV STUDENT NEWS… Our students have been busy! Here is a snapshot of December.

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

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.

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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

Jan.15th, 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?