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Welcome to Week 11!  We are now into the middle of November and are enjoying weather that we should have received in October.  Let’s hope it continues! 

Tawnee Collymore will spend her last week as a member of the Family Studies department.  Tawnee was a natural fit for our Ward community as she quickly learned about units, resource areas, webmarks, and the TA program.  She was always willing to give of her time as she got involved with the fitness club, gr. 9 sleepover, Spanish club, tutoring, Raise the Roof fundraiser, and the Family Studies wall mural.  You will be greatly missed by staff and students, Tawnee, but you will always be welcome at Ward.  Enjoy your week.

Thanks to all staff who took our students on trips last week: Mark Morra, Maria Scarano, and Amy’s Gr. 11 Religion Places of Worship excursion, and Marissa Largo and Mark Morra’s HRT 3M2 trip to the ROM.

Thanks, also, to the staff that remained behind and covered areas to allow these events to happen.

Our appreciation also goes out to: Jen Hayes for co-ordinating

WARD #5; Maureen Collie for bringing in author Don Aker who was well-received by staff and students; and Mary-Lynn and the Gender Justice group for organizing and co-ordinating the Walk Against Violence Against Women.

We were all given the opportunity to truly reflect at this year’s Remembrance Day assembly.  The powerpoint slides, dramatization, songs, spoken word, and the Last Post certainly sent a powerful message and set a sombre yet proud tone for the entire day.  Thanks to Mary Louise, Len, Jen Hayes, Peter Hathway, and Maura for the work and effort they put into preparing the assemblies. 

The “This is It Dance” ran very smoothly thanks to the hard work of SAC and staff moderators Michelle Albert, Mary-Lynn, Sandra and Ryan.  Thanks also to Stephanie Cordeiro and Joanna Morra for giving up their Friday night to supervise the dance.

Thanks to the numerous staff who gave of their time to share the benefits of our school with our prospective new students for the 2010-2011 school year at the Gr. 8 Open House.  It certainly was a proud moment for Violet, Derek and me as we witnessed our students speaking, leading tours, and speaking with parents and students.  You continue to amaze us with the effort you put into sharing the special nature of our school with visitors.  A special thanks to John Notten and his TAs for their creative presentation and Derek, Peter Petrasek, and Mary Louise for organizing the evening’s events.

The junior members of our girls’ field hockey team had an exciting day at the Cardinal Newman invitational tournament.  The girls brought home the finalist banner.  Thanks to coaches MacIsaac, Peets, and Saran for giving the girls the opportunity to participate and end their season on a winning note.

Congratulations to all our fall sports teams who concluded their seasons over the last few weeks.  Much appreciation to the following coaches who gave of their time and expertise to offer our students the opportunity to learn and refine skills, compete against peers from other schools, and form new friendships with fellow Ward team-mates. A special thanks to our Athletic Director, Fred Dever who organizes busing, practice schedules, uniform, equipment, forms, and officials fees for our athletes and coaches.  We appreciate your hard work, Fred.

Our Senior Boys Volleyball team continues their season on Monday as they meet Fr. Redmond in the semi-finals.  Best of luck to the team and Coaches Emer, Harrison, and Wong.

Please take note of the following emails that were sent out last week:  Len’s reminder of procedures for booking the cafetorium and making your tech requirements known in advance; and Halyna’s notice of Ward grads who are volunteering as tutors in the math department.  Please see daily announcements for further information on dates and times for the tutoring sessions.

In preparation for the Town Hall Meeting on November 27, all TA groups are asked to have your representative survey advisees for agenda items.  Please submit these topics to Patricia by November 23.  Only the items received by that date will be discussed at the meeting.

Our Kids Our Future will lead events throughout the week focusing on Rwandan Genocide and Aftermath Awareness.  Student members will lead the morning reflections and organize the collection of crayons, colouring books, and stuffed toys for a Rwandan Children’s Hospital. 

Monday, November 16 is Day 6, Unit 5 Target Date and the last day for students to submit units or write tests for inclusion in the upcoming report card.

Derek, Mark Morra, and Peter Petrasek will take the Gr. 11 Religion students on a Places of Worship trip.

Len, Peter Hathway, and Amy will escort the senior drama students to the Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for Young People.

All math teachers are participating in a Numeracy Assessment for Learning Cycle (NAfLC) with guest speaker Stephen Lippo in the morning and a moderated marking session in the afternoon.  We wish them a most informative and productive day.

Violet and Lynn Hayes will be out all day finalizing our October report for the Ministry.

Tuesday, November 17 is Day 7.  OKOF will have an information booth during lunch and host an after school bake sale.

Mrs. Chaput-Ross will escort some Gr. 11 Chemistry students to St. Maximilian Kolbe for a PLN presentation. 

Jenn Wisniowski will participate in the Extended French/French Immersion annual meeting at the Catholic Education Centre.

Patricia is out for the day at the secondary principal’s meeting.

GreenQuest welcomes a meteorologist from Environment Canada for a Change in the Air presentation.  Students who registered in Science should report to the cafetorium at 1:30.  Thanks to Louise, Christa, Karen Heisz, and Kathy Saran for organizing this event.

The Toronto Public Library In-service will take place during period 1 for TA 54 – 58; period 2 for TA 59 – 65; and period 3 for TA 66 – 69.  Students will learn all about the resources available through our public libraries, and will also have an opportunity to get a free card for use in any Toronto library.  Thanks to Maureen Collie for facilitating this event.

Wednesday, November 18 is Day 8.  The Report Card cycle opens today.  OKOF will host a $2 civvies day with monies raised going to the Hope for Rwanda Organization. Dave Frair will take the Gr. 11 Chemistry students to St. Henry for a Science PLN with the elementary students.  Marissa Largo and Mark Morra will take the HRT3M2 students to the ROM. 

We welcome the top ten girls volleyball teams for the elementary regional tournament.  Thanks to Tony D’Agostino and the PHE dept. for giving up the gym and helping to organize this event for our local elementary schools.

Any staff interested in participating in the Pastoral Guidelines Meeting are asked to meet in the Office Conference Room at

10 a.m.

Michelle Albert will take her MAP4C students to Holy Spirit for a Math PLN with the elementary students.

Lynn Hayes and Paulette will take part in computer training for the day.

Thursday, November 19 is Day 9.  OKOF will host a guest speaker in Canada and World Studies during period 3.  Rosalinda will escort her Gr. 11 Chemistry students to Epiphany for a Science PLN with the elementary students.  Our Math teachers and Derek will participate in NAfLC in-service at Our Lady of Mount Carmel.

Josie Giancola will be out for the day at a computer training session.

The Admin. Team will meet at 10 a.m. with Anthony Lu and Paulette.

Friday, November 20 is Day 10.  OKOF will host a movie focusing on the Rwandan Genocide during periods four and five.

A fond farewell to Tawnee.  Please don’t be a stranger, Tawnee.

That’s all folks.  Have a great week!

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