March Break – March 13 - 17, 2023 Enjoy March Break! As a reminder, there will be no classes from Monday, March 13 to Friday, March 17, 2023. All schools will be closed. We look forward to welcoming back all students on Monday, March 20.
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Greek Heritage Month
We are proud to recognize Greek Heritage Month during the month of March. During this month, several learning resources and educational opportunities are provided to our students and staff to further enhance their knowledge of the Greek culture. To learn more about what is happening in our system, please continue to monitor @TDSB_GHM on Twitter for the latest updates.
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Caste Oppression
Trustees are taking the first steps in addressing caste-based oppression in Toronto schools. Caste-based oppression is experienced by various faith communities in South Asia, the Caribbean and parts of Africa and East Asia and there have been documented cases here in Toronto. To help address this, Trustees are requesting that the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) assess and provide a framework for addressing caste oppression in a public education context and have asked staff to report back with more information when the OHRC has provided feedback.
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2023-24 Budget & Staff Allocation
Our 2023-24 Budget Process is currently underway. Every year, this process begins with staff allocation, which is guided by a number of factors, including student enrolment, collective agreements, class sizes caps and averages, and the TDSB’s commitment to equity, student achievement and well-being. This year, a number of additional factors, including the elimination of Ministry funding provided during the COVID-19 pandemic, have impacted our budget and staff allocation. The Board continues to advocate to the Ministry of Education to provide adequate and sustainable funding to support student achievement and well-being. To find out more, please click here.
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Elementary Summer School 2023 – Registration Now Open!
Looking to build your child’s literacy and numeracy skills? Elementary Summer School registration is now open! The focus of the 2023 Elementary Literacy and Numeracy Summer School Program is to continue student engagement through the month of July. Programs, which are developed by the local summer school principal to reflect the local school focus, are offered in-person to students in Kindergarten to Grade 8, from July 4 to July 28, 2023, in various locations around the city. This year, one remote program will also be available.
For more information, including a list of schools and online registration forms, visit our summer school program page.
Continuing Education Programming at the TDSB
Did you know we offer a wide variety of Continuing Education at the TDSB? I encourage you to explore learning opportunities available for children, families, adults, and visitors:
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Parents and Caregivers as Partners Conference Call for Workshop Proposal
The Parents and Caregivers as Partners Conference happening on October 21 and 22, 2023 is seeking proposals for virtual and hybrid (in-person or streaming) workshops, micro-sessions, and panel presentations. The conference provides an opportunity to highlight innovation and high-impact strategies for partnering, collaborating, and nurturing parent/caregiver partnerships and alliances. I encourage you to submit your proposal now! Please note, the submissions deadline is April 11, 2023. Visit www.parentsaspartners.ca for further information.
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REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR OUR
2023 MARCH PROGRAMS!
We are introducing academic tutoring for the first-time employing Grade 11 & 12 Students as "Tutoring Coaches."
Tutoring is available at: Valley Park Middle School (VPMS) for Grades 2-8; and
Marc Garneau Collegiate Institute (MGCI) for Grades 9 & 10.
Our March tutoring programs are possible because of a special collaboration with the Toronto District School Board
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Our free Tutoring and Sports activity camp is perfect for your child to learn, grow, and have fun in a safe and engaging environment.
At our camp, children ages 7-16 will receive academic tutoring in math, science, and English while participating in sports activities to stay active and make new friends.
Our experienced tutoring and sports coaches are dedicated to providing personalized attention to each child, ensuring they receive the support they need to succeed. APPLY NOW
Duration: March 13 - March 17 Deadline: Sunday, March 12, 6:00 pm
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March Youth
Camp & Tutoring
Join our evening & Saturday tutoring program to be held during the month of March for grades 2-10 at two schools!
Our program offers academic support in math, science, and English, as well as fun and engaging sports activities. We will combine sports and tutoring only on Saturdays to provide a comprehensive learning experience. Weekday evenings will be tutoring only.
Take advantage of this opportunity to improve your academic skills while having fun! Duration:
March 6 - March 30
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Leaders In TrainingDesign best-practices suggest a large font size for easy readability both on desktop and mobile devices.
Are you seeking a way to give back to your community while gaining valuable experience and skills?
Look no further! We are excited to announce our Leaders in Training (LIT) volunteer opportunity for youth between 14 - 16 years old at our upcoming March Break Camp.
As a volunteer, you can work with experienced tutoring and sports coaches to provide a safe and engaging environment for participants and campers ages 7-16.
As needed, you will be able to help with academic tutoring, sports activities, and other camp duties. This is a great chance to build your resume, develop leadership skills, and make a difference in the lives of young people. Plus, you'll have fun and make new friends along the way! Take advantage of this amazing opportunity - apply to volunteer at our March Break Camp today!
Duration: March 13 - March 17 Deadline: Saturday, March 11 at 11:00 am
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The best part? Our March programs are entirely FREE! But hurry - spots are limited, so sign up today to secure your child's spot in our March Break Camp, Leaders in Training (LIT) program, Evening Tutoring and Saturday Camps.
Don't let your child miss out on this fantastic opportunity to learn, grow, and have fun this March!
Questions? Please email info@gogreenyouthcentre.ca
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Canadian Opera Company
The Community Partnerships and Programs department and Evergreen Brickworks are partnering up to produce a collaborative story; written by the communities of E. York. The framework for this creation will be based under our Opera Makers program, which is an official educational programming partner with the TDSB. Registration is free for young people in Gr. 6 - Gr. 9 and they will also have a chance to sing with members of the COC Orchestra in the final performance.
This co-creation will include modules on script writing, music composition and set design of the story that the students will create with our Teaching Artists.
Interested participants are able to sign up
by emailing education@coc.ca with EVERGREEN in the subject line.
Program Dates: February 28th, 2023 – June 13th, 2023
Time: 4:45pm – 5:45pm
Location: Evergreen Brickworks
Age: Gr. 6 – Gr. 9
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FSLAC Newsletter March 2023
In this Issue:
French Spoken in TorontoFree March Break Fun - TPLCelebrate Canadian Film Day - April 19Attn: Grad 10 & 11 StudentsStudent ExchangesFree Virtual French in the Spring/SummerFree TutoringEncore! Shart this newsletter!
Help us share TDSB French news and tips by sharing this newsletter with your network of TDSB parents and caregivers! If your school council is not receiving and sharing this newsletter, please encourage it to sign up. To join our distribution list, use the sign-up link at the bottom of this email, this link or go to our TDSB webpage. Look for the orange button at: www.tdsb.on.ca/fslac. It just takes a minute to get connected and start receiving our once/term newsletter and occasional breaking news. If you have news or tips to share with us for future newsletters, send them to fslactoronto@gmail.com .
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Community Health & Information Fair for Families Wednesday, March 22, 2023 from 2pm to 5pm
Flemingdon Health Centre, 5 Fairview mall Drive, Suite 359, North York. All are welcome to attend and we are asking people to register here: REGISTRATION All services and referrals are free of cost TTC Transportation support available to and from the Fair ONLY Need help registering? Please call 647-862-1552
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High Water Levels Brings Increased Risks
The first hint of warming weather and the promise of spring thaw can bring extreme danger to the shores and surfaces of streams, rivers, ponds, and lakes. The Toronto and Region Conservation monitors hazardous ice conditions as thaw begins and are reminding everyone to be very careful around all bodies of water.
As warmer temperatures arrive, stream banks become increasingly slippery and unstable. Lake and river ice weakens, becoming thinner or with higher flows breaking with little or no warning. During this time, the potential for flooding and ice jamming is high.
Higher, faster-flowing water and extreme cold temperatures combine to create increased dangers on or near rivers, streams and ponds for people wishing to enjoy the seasonal changes. I ask all parents and caregivers to keep children away from stream banks, ponds and lakes. Please be careful and stay safe!
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Steps to Address Your Questions and Concerns
Here at the TDSB, we are always open to hearing your questions and concerns, and make every effort to address them as quickly as possible. Your child's classroom teacher is the first point of contact, followed by the school's principal, the school superintendent, and me, your Trustee! For more information visit https://www.tdsb.on.ca/Contact-Us/Steps-to-Address-Questions-Concerns.
Upcoming Meetings
The next Regular Board Meeting will be held on Wednesday April 26, 2023 For a list of upcoming meetings, please click on the calendar on the main webpage of www.tdsb.on.ca.
Stay Connected with your School
The TDSB now offers two new ways to stay connected with your school and the TDSB.
Learn about opting in for text messages and using the School Messenger app, which provides a faster and easier way to report absences.
Follow the TDSB
Join the conversations happening on TDSB's social media communities. You'll find the most up-to-date information about us on our Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts.
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