January 2021
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Kindergarten Registration Begins in February!
Registration for all TDSB Kindergarten programs begins in February. We look forward to welcoming you and your child at our school in September!
To attend Junior Kindergarten in September, children must turn four years old by December 31. To register for Senior Kindergarten, children must be five years old by December 31. You may choose to register in person at the school or begin the process online.
For more information about the Kindergarten program and registration requirements, please visit www.tdsb.on.ca/kindergarten.
Annual Meeting
The TDSB’s annual meeting regarding facility partnerships will be held on Friday, February 5, 2021 at 11 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.
Candidates for the Student Senate Election (2020-21)
Candidates and their campaign videos are now available at https://www.tdsb.on.ca/High-School/TDSB-Student-Senate/Student-Senate-Voting for the Student Senate Election (2020-21). Voting will take place online on Wednesday, January 27 and Thursday, January 28. Students are encouraged to view the campaign videos to ensure they are making informed decisions when voting.
For more information, please visit www.tdsb.on.ca/StudentSenateElection.
Tamil Heritage Month
Tamil Heritage Month is recognized nationally since October 2016, provincially since March 2004 and by the Toronto District School Board since January 2016. January was chosen as it coincides with one of the most important celebrations for Canadians of Tamil heritage, the Thai Pongal harvest festival. Millions of Tamil people around the world irrespective of their religion celebrate Thai Pongal and offer thanks for an abundant harvest.
This year, the chosen theme selected by the volunteer planning committee is உண்மை - உரிமை - ஒற்றுமை: Truth - Rights - Unity. Unmai (உண்மை) recognizes that our lived experiences are our truths and these truths shape our understanding of the world around us. Urimai (உரிமை) examines our right to flourish and shine. Otrumai (ஒற்றுமை) emphasizes our shared lived experiences with other communities and our shared humanity.
Stay Healthy During Flu Season
Flu season is here again. In Canada, flu season tends to run between October and April. The Ontario government is encouraging Ontarians to avoid getting sick this flu season by getting their annual flu shot.
Toronto Public Health is recommending that whenever students and staff experience flu-like symptoms, they are sent home and do not return to school until they are no longer infectious to others. Therefore, ill students and staff should be symptom-free (especially from vomiting and diarrhea) for at least 48 hours before returning to school.
The primary concern is for the health and safety of all students and staff. Please note that no special measures are required when there is a case of influenza in a school or daycare. However, everyone should do their part to stop the spread of the flu. As parents, you can also assist by:
- Reminding children to wash their hands often especially after using the washroom and before and after eating;
- Reminding children to cover their sneeze and cough
- Watching for symptoms of vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, and/or high fever
- Informing the school if your child is ill;
- Keeping your child at home when he/she is ill.
For more information, please visit the Toronto Public Health website www.toronto.ca/health, contact your family doctor, or Telehealth Ontario. 1-866-797-0000.
