The Province of Ontario has extended school closures until February 10th and the general lockdown until February 19th, with increased restrictions and safety recommendations. Key changes include a stay at home order, mandatory masks for all indoor facilities, and recommended use of masks outdoors when distance cannot be maintained. Additional restrictions and enforcement measures are described in the government’s January 12 news release.
During the closure period, remote learning will continue, as will in-person supports for students with special education needs who cannot be accommodated through remote learning. Currently 71 schools remain open to support special education needs.If the technology you have access to at home is not able to support your child's learning, please reach out to your child's classroom teacher or your school's Principal to request a device.
Additional resources for remote learning are available here: https://www.tdsb.on.ca/In-Person-Learning/Student-Virtual-Learning-IT-Support.
Below please find additional information about:
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Please invite your families to the TDSB Parent Academy 2021’s Launch Event!
- Thursday January 21, 2020 from 6:30 - 8:00 pm.
- Join TDSB parents and caregivers for a workshop on Anti-Indigenous Racism with the Urban Indigenous Education Centre (UIEC).
- An opportunity to learn about the holistic wrap-around services that are provided by the Urban Indigenous Education Centre to support Indigenous students and families.
- To book language interpretation contact margaret.horvath@tdsb.on.ca
For additional information on this event, on Parent Academies, or TDSB community support services please visit The Community Support HUB.
For a PDF of the event poster click here
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PIAC ELECTIONS:
PIAC Nomination Process:
- Nomination Form: https://forms.gle/W74zDYYGi8SHCKNd
- Parents/Caregivers interested in being a member of PIAC must complete the Nomination form by January 29th, 2021. No nominations will be taken from the floor at the meeting.
- Candidates will be notified of eligibility by February 2nd, 2021.
- Candidate(s) list and bios will be posted on the Trustees page at: https://www.tdsb.on.ca/ward16/
- Only parents/caregivers who have children enrolled in the TDSB are eligible to vote in PIAC Ward Elections.
- Please complete the PIAC Voter Registration Form by January 29th, 2021.
Election Process:
- Elections will be held using the Election Buddy Platform
- Voting information will be shared on the evening of the election and only if an election is required. An election will be required if there is more than one nominee for available vacancy.
- Election results will be shared by the Trustee and posted on PIAC’s TDSB webpage
Thank you for your interest in PIAC. - Read the January 2021 PIAC Post.
- Subscribe to PIAC Post
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Joint Ward 15/16 Workshop - February 18th
Save the Date! On February 18th from 6:30 - 8:30pm Trustees Aarts and Story will host part two of their anti-racism and anti-oppression workshop series- 'How to Become an Anti-racist School Council". Please watch for updates on workshop details and registration links.
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Central Nutrition Pantry Opens for TDSB Students and Families
To help support students and families, the Toronto Foundation for Student Success (TFSS) has launched the Central Nutrition Pantry. This initiative, supported heavily by TDSB’s Logistics Services, gets nutritious food in the hands of students and families who need it the most.
The Central Nutrition Pantry is helping to fill the gap left by the many in-school nutrition programs that cannot operate this year. The TFSS’ Central Nutrition Pantry is fueled by donations as well as bulk purchases of food. TFSS staff assemble deliveries for schools and then Logistics Services picks up the school deliveries and ensures it gets to students attending in-person classes. Nutrition and need support is also coordinated for virtual learners through their home school and the TDSB Community Support Workers.
Through this program 12,995 students in nearly 30 schools have received ready-to-eat snacks, however there are still more than 70 schools on the waitlist. The TDSB Logistics Services team will keep making deliveries in support of TFSS as long as food is available.
Winter Well-Being: Tips & Resources
- There are lots of great activities to enjoy, both indoors and out, and it may be an opportunity to explore new places or try new experiences or activities.
- Check out TDSB's Winter Well-Being Guide for information about:
- Mental Health and Well-Being Resources
- Winter Programming/Activities in the City for Families
- Health and Physical Education Resources
- Stay at Home Activities
- Resources For Youth
- Resources For Students with Special Needs
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Community Planning and Partnerships:
The TDSB’s annual meeting regarding facility partnerships will be held on Friday, February 5, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. All community and public organizations are welcome to attend the virtual meeting! To RSVP, please send an email to mildred.roach@tdsb.on.ca.
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Worth Repeating
Middle French Immersion Application Deadline - January 29th, 2021
Important ESL Program Information for Adult Learners:
- The Adult ESL program in the Continuing Education Department is offering free virtual English language instruction to qualified adults 18 years of age and over. Part-time and full-time classes are offered at various times during the day, evenings, and Saturdays at all language levels.
- For more information, please visit: www.ESLToronto.ca or call 416-338-4300. Free for eligible learners.
Results of the Province’s Targeted Testing Pilot (School-Wide COVID-19 Testing)
- From November 23 to December 18, 2020, the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Health conducted a pilot program in schools to support disease control and develop testing strategies. Schools in the Toronto, Peel, York, and Ottawa were offered voluntary school-wide COVID-19 testing for asymptomatic students and staff. Toronto Public Health identified the eleven schools in the TDSB that participated in the pilot program. Please click on the link for the summary of the results of the testing.
- Please note we continue to support asymptomatic testing to be available for all schools - and since August are on record asking the Province to pilot saliva-based tests in TDSB schools.
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