Dear friends,
This is just a quick reminder of our next Community Coffee meeting - happening tomorrow, Friday, Dec. 9th, 1:00 - 2:30 pm.
As we are planning to alternate between virtual and in-person meetings, this one will be back upstairs at Longo's supermarket at 93 Laird Dr in Leaside!
For those new to our coffee events, these are round-table, informal gatherings where our superintendents and I will give short updates, and then open the floor to discussion about all things education in Ward 11 and the TDSB.
Coffee, tea and treats will be provided!
Below you will find some information about news, events, and deadlines. So grab a comfy seat and a beverage of your choice, and please read on! And as always, feel free to reach out to me by email at Rachel.Chernoslin@tdsb.on.ca.
Warm regards,
Rachel
Rachel Chernos Lin
Chair, TDSB Trustee, Ward 11, Don Valley West
Rachel.Chernoslin@tdsb.on.ca
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Support for Families - by Community Support Workers
TDSB has 24 Community Support Workers (CSW's) who support parents/caregivers and families in 150 Model Schools. Several of their events and activities are open to everybody.
CHeck out the tdsb Community Support HUB at www.tdsbHUB.ca or resources, information, and events/activities.
Among the upcoming activities:
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Out of Area Admission Policy
Below is a link to the requirements for families wishing to attend a school that is not considered their designated school. At the bottom of the page, you can look up which High Schools are open, closed or have limited availability for admissions.
Out of Area Requirements
TDSB Open House Information
High School Open Houses are still taking place. Below is a link to all the options available. All of this information is also available on student google classrooms under the heading “High School Information”.
Open House Information
Elementary Out of Area Admissions – Key Dates:
- Application: January 9, 2023 - February 10, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.
- Round 1: Families to be informed of the status of the application Wednesday, March 8, 2023; Families must confirm acceptance of the offer by Tuesday, March 21 at 4:00 p.m.
- Round 2: Families to be informed of the status of the application Wednesday March 22, 2023; Families must confirm acceptance of the offer by Tuesday, March 28 at 4:00 p.m.
Secondary Out of Area Admissions – Key Dates:
- Application: January 9, 2023 - January 27, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.
- Round 1: Families to be informed of the status of the application Wednesday, February 8, 2023; Families must confirm acceptance of the offer by Tuesday, February 14 at 4:00 p.m.
- Round 2: Families to be informed of the status of the application Wednesday February 15, 2023 Families must confirm acceptance of the offer by Tuesday, February 21 at 4:00 p.m.
- Final Round: Families to be informed of the final status of the application request Wednesday February 22, 2023; Families must confirm acceptance of the offer by Friday, February 24 at 4:00 p.m.
TDSB Students must finalize their acceptance by completing and submitting the corresponding course selection for the accepted school in myBlueprint no later than Monday, February 27, 2023.
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Continuing Education program updates
Check out a couple of important updates about the Board's Continuing Education Program:
- In Person & Remote Night School - Semester 2: Students/Adults, TDSB and Non TDSB Students/Adults
- Remote Night School Credit Recovery – Semester 2: TDSB Students ONLY
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Central Student Interest Programs Update
The TDSB offers Central Student Interest Programs, both in elementary and secondary schools, that are focused on the Arts, Math, Science & Technology, Leadership and more. All students with an interest in the program focus are invited to apply. This year, the application period for Central Student Interest Programs was open from November 7 to November 25, 2022, at 4 p.m.
Staff are currently working to confirm the final numbers for all programs / schools. We received approximately 7,000 applications, an increase in the number of applications received for nearly all elementary and secondary Central Student Interest Programs.
TDSB has a new application process for Central Student Interest Programs this year (elementary, secondary). All applications are received centrally through an online system. Acceptance at these schools and programs is based on interest and is subject to space availability. In cases where the number of applicants exceeds the number of spaces available in a program, all eligible applicants will be included in a random selection process.
Below is the timeline for results from the random selection process:
- December 8, 2022: Acceptances and waitlist status will be sent via email to all applicants. Offers expire December 14, 2022, at 4:00 p.m.
- December 15, 2022: Second round of Acceptances and waitlist status will be sent via email to all applicants. Offers expire December 21, 2022, at 4:00 p.m.
- As spaces become available in secondary programs, placement offers may continue until the end of February and until the end of March for elementary programs.
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City of Toronto Winter Programs
Registration for winter recreation programs and March Break CampTO starts on December 6/7, 2022, depending on the facility location.
Programs start from Monday, January 9, 2023 and will run for nine weeks.
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Mental Health and Well Being
The TDSB's Professional Support Staff (PSS) are here to help with anything you need to support your mental health and well-being and to help you navigate the tools and resources you may need. During these times it is especially important.
For more information, please click www.tdsb.on.ca/Elementary-School/Supporting-You/Mental-Health-and-Well-Being-Professional-Support-Staff-PSS.
Please note the staff holds regular virtual office drop-in sessions (see the calendar on the same web page).
Kids Help Phone is available 24/7 for ages 5-29 for anonymous care from professional counsellors. Call 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868
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- Sexual Misconduct Policy - To prevent sexual misconduct from taking place and to investigate and respond to incidents and complaints of such behavior in an accountable, timely and effective manner.
- Draft Policy (Word; PDF)
- Survey
- E-mail comments until January 8, 2023 to Maria.Valente-deSa@tdsb.on.ca. - Accessibility Policy (P069) - To establish the framework for the Board’s compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation; and to demonstrate the Board’s commitment in actively removing barriers and increasing accessibility and participation for all members of its community and maintain compliance through this Policy.
- Draft Policy (Word; PDF)
- E-mail comments until January 13, 2023 to accessibility@tdsb.on.ca.
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2022-2023 School Year Calendar
Mark your calendars! Upcoming Professional Activity and Professional Development days are January 13 (elementary only), February 2 (high schools only) and then February 17 (both elementary and high schools).
There are no classes for students on the dates listed above (also check out the Days of Significance Calendar and the key school calendar dates listed below).
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As always, feel free to reach out to me with any questions, comments or concerns!
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If you notice anything at a school that concerns you, please call the TDSB 24-hour Call Centre (416) 395-4620, 311 Toronto, and/or Toronto Police Services Dispatch (non-emergencies via 416-808-2222). If you or a family member is in crisis, please contact Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 or get support right now by texting CONNECT to 686868.
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