I am happy to invite you to an in person meeting to shape the future of the TDSB. The Multi-Year Strategic Plan is assessed every few years and this is your opportunity to say your piece. I am inviting all students, parents/ guardians/ caregivers and community members to join me on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM, at Weston Collegiate Institute, 100 Pine Street, Toronto. Light refreshments will be served, and childcare will be provided onsite. More details on how to register are below. Hope to see you then!
Sincerely,
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HAVE YOUR SAY!TDSB MULTI-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN RENEWAL 2023-2027TDSB is Renewing its Multi-Year Strategic Plan. All members of the TDSB school community are invited to Have Your Say! We encourage you to take advantage of the opportunities to contribute to the conversation. Learn more at: www.tdsb.on.ca/MYSPRenewal
Ward 4 Trustee Matias de Dovitiis and Ward 6 Trustee Liban Hassan invite you to an In-Person Ward Forum to provide your input into the TDSB’s renewed Multi-Year Strategic Plan.
Tuesday, October 24, 2023, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Weston Collegiate Institute, 100 Pine St, York, ON, M9N 2Y9
Light refreshments will be served, and childcare will be provided onsite.
Please REGISTER HERE to let us know you will be attending and if you require any accommodation to participate in this discussion. Please note, this meeting is specifically only for parents/guardians and caregivers in TDSB Wards 4 and 6. There will be additional meetings held by the other wards. Thank you!
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Celebrating Good NewsI encourage you to read about some of the recent events, initiatives and great things happening across the Toronto District School Board, including:
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Register Now! Parents and Caregivers as Partners Conference
You are invited to join us for the Parents and Caregivers as Partners Conference on October 21 and 22, 2023. This year’s conference is focused on Joy in the Journey of Learning and will be a weekend full of presentations. Visit www.parentsaspartners.ca for more information and to register to attend.
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Multi-Year Strategic Plan (MYSP) Renewal
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Professional Activity (PA) Days Update
As you know, during the school year, school staff participate in a number of Professional Activity (PA) Days. Starting this school year, boards of education are now required to publicly share detailed information about PA Days, as outlined in Policy and Program Memorandum (PPM) 151. Please note, all information and details will be posted to http://www.tdsb.on.ca/PAdays at least 14 days in advance of the scheduled PA Day.
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Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR) Conference
I am happy to inform you that the second annual Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR) Conference: Creating Possibilities for Black Students in K-12 Education and Leadership is taking place Saturday, October 28th at York University. Join us for 16 exciting research presentations that focus on themes such as Black student experiences in K-12 education; transforming student learning and more! For more information and to RSVP, please view our RSVP Form, and our flyer.
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TDSB Recognizes National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
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Islamic Heritage Month at the TDSB
The TDSB proudly recognizes Islamic Heritage Month (IHM) during the month of October. This year’s theme is Salaam: Joy, Excellence, Belonging. We are thrilled to offer several educational opportunities that are being organized for all TDSB students to further learn about Islamic traditions and customs. To learn more about Islamic Heritage Month and how you can get involved please visit the Islamic Heritage Month webpage.
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Somali Heritage Month at the TDSB
We are proud to recognize Somali Heritage Month during the month of October. This year the committee is continuing to expand on the selected theme Educate. Elevate. Excel. Several educational opportunities are being organized for all TDSB students to further learn about Somali traditions and customs. To learn more, visit the Somali Heritage Month webpage.
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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 www.tdsb.on.ca/Contact-Us/Steps-to-Address-Questions-Concerns.
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Upcoming Meetings
The next Regular Board Meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. For a list of upcoming meetings, please click on the calendar at www.tdsb.on.ca.
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Follow the TDSBJoin 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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