07/11/2022
Going into high school this September? Check out these seven helpful tips from current high school students.
Justin De la Cruz is an occasional teacher with the TCDSB. Looking for supply coverage? Please get in touch to check for availability.
His qualifications include intermediate-senior English, history, ESL, religion, and special education.
07/11/2022
Going into high school this September? Check out these seven helpful tips from current high school students.
12/18/2020
On this last day of school before the break, I want to share this video message from our Exceptional Learning Program. We recorded "Jingle Bells" back in 2017 when the holidays looked and felt a little different than it does this year. We had so much fun looking back and reflecting on Christmas past, and we hope that Christmas 2020 will be filled with as much holiday spirit, lights, and cheer. 🎄
Season's Greetings from Our Exceptional Learning Program (St. Mary Catholic Academy) We recorded "Jingle Bells" back in 2017 when the holidays looked and felt a little different than it does this year. We had so much fun looking back and refl...
06/28/2020
🏳️🌈 As celebrations around the world are being reinvented (not cancelled!), take a moment to learn a little bit about the history behind the annual events.
03/31/2020
🧑🏻💻 Please go to Ontario.ca/learnathome for resources to support student learning while schools are closed. TCDSB students can also check out ow.ly/gPoW50yXF8T for daily activities this week (click on "NEW: Today's Highlighted Learning Activities" every morning).
TCDSB Learning Resources Find supplementary resources for elementary and secondary students to practice math and literacy skills and learn at home.
03/31/2020
Find a space, set a schedule, get out of your PJs, and take lots of breaks! As we begin establishing new routines at home, remember to always be kind to yourselves and to those around you... 💛 All we can do is try our best at this point. (Tips for learning from home taken from the TCDSB—go to twitter.com/TCDSB for updates and links to resources.)
02/17/2018
Mr. De la Cruz on Twitter “🐾 Had such a fun and informative PD Day today at with these animals! (Oh, and we hung out with a macaw and ferret too.) ”
12/24/2017
Remember to laugh all the way this Christmas! Enjoy our DDME class' rendition of "Jingle Bells (feat. Natasha, Marcelle, and Lydia)" and be sure to give it a thumbs-up. 👍
"Jingle Bells (feat. Natasha, Marcelle, and Lydia)" (St. Mary Catholic Academy) SMCA’s Exceptional Choir wishes you and yours a very MARY Christmas! Special thanks go out to Sheldon Pitt (of 4SoundMedia Studios), our very own Destiny’s C...
11/05/2017
Mr. De la Cruz on Twitter “Student leaders making waves with our youngest Huskies... 🌊 https://t.co/MuIdWqQhsN”
05/14/2017
Despite the quirks that make us unique, we are all exceptionally human. We all dream, we all feel, and we all love (and we especially love our moms). Happy Mother's Day!
WATCH VIDEO HERE!
Google Drive (original): http://bit.ly/2rf8LZ3
YouTube (edited): https://youtu.be/jcKf5gbJO0A
04/29/2017
I am so happy with how our music video turned out! I love how it captures a vision of a Canada that is inclusive, diverse, and full of laughter and joy. Please show some support and give our rendition of "O Canada" a view, a like, a share—whatever your heart desires!
"In all of us command..." (St. Mary Catholic Academy) St. Mary Catholic Academy's very own DD/ME class put together this video entry for the TCDSB Canada 150 Contest. Thank you to Stefan Bifiochi (music instruct...
03/01/2017
February was about learning the importance of honesty and integrity in the process of growing and adapting to change. Take chances and open your eyes, mind, and heart to the world you.
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12/20/2016
Mr. De la Cruz on Twitter “'Tis the season for giving! Thank you for helping those in need in our community. ”