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Upcoming Events at North Toronto March 7 - 15: Student exchange trip to Copenhagen March 9: NT hosts the Sears Ontario Drama Festival Awards in the school auditorium. March 13 - 17: March break (no classes) March 27 - 31: NT Mental Health Awareness Week featuring The Maddie Project Joint Ward Forum Trustees Laskin, Gershon and Arp invite you to a Joint Ward Forum on March 7 at 7:00 p.m. at North Toronto CI, Room 215. There will be two agenda items: a) 2017/2018 TDSB Budget Consultation with Associate Director Carla Kisko; b) New School Council Fundraising Policy Consultation with Garry Green, Senior Manager, Community, Business and Student Transportation Services. Child minding is available. OFSAA Skiing Update This week in the Slalom competition, NT placed 3rd in the open level boys competition with Jake Ballantyne (7th) Eric de Lange (9th), Cam Gardiner (22nd) and Mitchell Shearer (28th). In the Giant Slalom race, NT placed first in the Level 2 boys' competition so the students are now OFSAA champions! Placements: Callum McCormack (8th), Eric de Lange (11th), Cam Gardiner (17th), Jake Ballantyne (25th), Mitchell Shearer (32nd). Congratulations boys! Congratulations to Ms. Rogow and the Classics students who participated in the Spring Certamen in Markham this week. NT placed 2nd at the Junior level and 3rd at the Senior level. Labor omnia vincit! Congratulations to our school play, Selfie, which performed in the Sears Ontario Drama Festival on Fri. Feb. 24th. The festival adjudicator, theatre professional Matt White praised our school's efforts to adapt this published Canadian script into an ensemble piece with a unified design vision (set, projections, costumes, staging, character work) and one which was a collective collaboration of our students and teacher directors, Ms. Boutilier and Ms. Bilmer. Families and friends are invited to attend the Central District Awards Event which NT is hosting on Thursday, March 9th from 4 - 6 p.m. in the auditorium. (It's free!) Come find out which 3 production groups will advance to the Toronto Regional Festival showcase at Hart House Theatre in April! Joined by Sears Festival representatives, the adjudicator will announce the recipient of many awards which students will receive in a variety of categories. March is Greek Heritage Month at the Toronto District School Board. It is an occasion to recognize and celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Greek Canadians to Canada and an occasion to mark and enjoy the history of Greek culture. The theme of this year's celebration is "Greek Heart & Soul: Philanthropia, Philoxenia, Philotimo." These attributes of Hellenistic culture are recognized around the world as profound qualities of Greeks. Throughout mythological, ancient and modern history, Greek people have demonstrated their humanity and love for humankind (philanthropia), their hospitality (philoxenia) and their keen sense of honour (philotimo). During the month of March, there are several events planned to celebrate the rich heritage of Greeks in the form of songs, dances, special presentations and cultural performances by students and community partners. The opening event will take place on Saturday, March 4, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. the Greek Community Centre of Toronto. The closing event will take place Saturday, March 25 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at East York CI. Alternative School Review A review of the Alternative School System in the TDSB is underway and the following public consultation meetings have been scheduled: Thursday, March 23 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at former Eastern Commerce CI, 16 Phin Ave (Library) Tuesday, March 28 from 6:30 - 8:00 pm at Western Technical Commercial School, 125 Evelyn Crescent (Library) These consultation evenings are open to all parents. North Toronto Blood Donor Clinic: Canadian Blood Services will be hosting our annual clinic on Thursday May 4th from 11 am - 3 pm in the Student Commons. This clinic will be closed to the public however, as NT parents, you are encouraged to participate. We strongly recommend that students take the eligibility quiz online prior to booking their appointment. Funeral information for Elizabeth Slean, former NT teacher (2013-2015) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Beth on Saturday February 24th, 2017. Beth; wife and love of Paul Trebuss's life, cherished daughter of John and Margaret, and youngest sister to Meghan and Robbie; passed away surrounded by family at home after a hard fought battle with cancer. A lover of travel, reading, polka dots and her career as a teacher, Beth will be truly missed by all who she came in contact with. Like all who are lost young, Beth deserved many more years than she was given. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Gord Downie Fund for Brain Cancer Research. A Celebration of Beth's Life will be held in the Chapel at the Mount Pleasant Funeral Centre (375 Mount Pleasant Road) on Saturday March 4th at 2:30pm. All friends, family, students and coworkers who would like to show their love for this wonderful young woman are welcome. For online condolences please visit www.etouch.ca. William Mack Principal North Toronto Collegiate Institute 17 Broadway Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4P 1T7 Tel: (416) 393-9180 Fax: (416) 393-9195 [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> _______________________________________________ Please do not reply to this e-mail. If you do not wish to receive e-mail from North Toronto, please unsubscribe at http://ntci.on.ca/ntparents-unsub/ To contact the school, 393-9180 or e-mail: [email protected] ________________________________________________ North Toronto Collegiate Institute 17 Broadway Avenue Toronto, Ontario, M4P 1T7 ________________________________________________ NTparents mailing list: [email protected] http://ntci.on.ca/mailman/listinfo/ntparents_ntci.on.ca _______________________________________________
