February 2022
TDSB to Provide Medical Masks for all Students
Trustees with the Toronto District School Board have approved a motion during to purchase Level 3 medical grade masks for TDSB students.
While students may continue to wear their own mask as per the TDSB’s COVID-19 Mask Procedure, one medical mask per day will be made available to all students until the end of the school year should they wish to wear them.
Mental Health and Well-Being
Everyday, the TDSB supports and focuses on the mental health and well-being of all students. Professional Support Services staff continues to develop resources to support students and their families. Check out the new, grade-specific Choice Boards.
Vaccination Clinics
The TDSB continues to work with health care partners to support vaccination clinics for students. Learn more.
Parent/Caregiver Academies
Model Schools for Inner Cities is hosting several Parent/Caregivers Academy Workshops open to all parents, caregivers, and school staff. See the amazing workshops they have scheduled for the coming months.
The Centre of Excellence for Black Student Achievement
TDSB System Calendar
There are many ways for parents/guardians and school community members to get involved, learn, connect and participate in TDSB activities and events. Check our new system calendar to see what’s going on across the Board.
February was African Heritage Month at the TDSB
During the month of February, the Toronto District School Board proudly recognized African Heritage Month. It was an occasion to celebrate the many achievements and contributions of peoples of African descent to Canada and the world. The chosen theme for 2021-2022 was NIA: Walking in Our Purpose. Learn more.
February was Chinese Heritage Month at the TDSB
The Toronto District School Board was proud to recognize Chinese Heritage Month (CHM) during the month of February.
This year CHM coincided with one of the most important Chinese celebrations, the Lunar New Year which began on Tuesday, February 1st. Lunar New Year is also known as the spring festival and begins with the first new moon of the lunar calendar and ends on the first full moon of the lunar calendar 15 days later. This year’s theme was YEAR OF THE TIGER– Brave, Compassionate, Adventurous, and Optimistic. Learn more.
Free Skills Upgrading Classes for Adults in Toronto
Community Services is operating free Essential Skills Upgrading (ESU) classes remotely for adults in the community. Individuals seeking to upgrade math, reading/writing or computer skills so they can pursue more education or employment should visit upgrademyskills.ca.
English Instruction for Adult Newcomers with Free Childcare
The TDSB’s Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) classes is the largest LINC provider in Canada. All sites provide free care for newcomer children, so adult newcomers can gain English instruction without worrying about costly childcare. Visit linctoronto.ca to learn more.
Kindergarten Registration Begins in February!
Registration for all TDSB Kindergarten programs begins in February. We look forward to welcoming you and your child at 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. For more information about the Kindergarten program and registration requirements, please visit www.tdsb.on.ca/kindergarten.
Winter Walk Day
On February 2, TDSB students joined schools across Canada for Winter Walk Day - an annual celebration of active transportation!
It was the perfect opportunity for parents and kids to get outside together and stretch those legs. Walk to school for daily physical activity, a healthier environment, safer streets, making friends and to have fun! Walking is the simplest form of exercise and helps kids get the 60 minutes of daily physical activity they need.
Winter is still a great time to walk and be outside and it's also a great cure for those winter blues! Dress properly and don't let cold, wind, snow or rain keep you from heading out for a walk. Below are some great winter weather dressing tips from Green Communities Canada:
- Keep hands and head covered to prevent heat loss
- Wear warm, waterproof boots
- Wear a warm coat that deflects the wind
- Woolen clothing helps to retain heat
- On really cold days, wear a scarf over your face and mouth
- If possible, change wet clothes at school
- Wear clothing or carry knapsacks with reflective material, it's important to be seen
- Below -25 degrees Celsius is considered too cold for walking, so move your walk indoors
