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| Shelley Laskin, Trustee
Toronto District School Board
Ward 8: Eglinton-Lawrence & Toronto-St Paul's
416-395-8787
Shelley.Laskin@tdsb.on.ca
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In this Issue -- Advocacy for a National School Food Progra
- Ontario Pre-Budget Consultations
- Opportunities with Application Deadlines
- Inspiring Minds & Shaping Futures: Multi-Year Commitment to Student Success (2024-2028
- Status of Child Care Centres in the Toronto District School Board
- Capital Revitalization Strategy
- Committee Meetings This Week
- Proposed School Year Calendar 2024-2
- Dogs Are Not Allowed On School Property - How to Repor
- Combatting Hate
- Virtual Ward Forum - February 1, 2024 - 6:30-7:00 PIAC Election I 7:00-8:30 Discussion on Literacy & Numeracy
- Save the Dates - Holocaust Remembrance Day - January 26, 2024 at 9:30am; National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia - January 29, 2024
- New Invitations - Understanding Your Child's Report Card Jan 24 @6:30; 2024 STSWR Winter Walk Day
- Worth Repeating - 17th Annual Parent Involvement Advisory Committee (PIAC) Conference on February 3; Chinese Heritage Month at the TDSB: Chinese Canadian Memory Minute; The Jack Henshaw Award 2024; TDSB Virtual Community Fair: Let's Talk About Camp and Funding; Imagine a Canada; Diverse Minds Creative Writing Competition; Winter Well-Being Guide; Winter Outerwear Drive; Please Keep Safe... and Keep Others Safe; Get Your Kids' Immunizations Back on Track; Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Helpline; Useful Links; 2023-2024 Calendar; Community Safety & Support
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Advocacy for a National School Food Program
In March, 2023, the TDSB reiterated its call to the federal government with an urgent need to address food insecurity and for support in the creation of a National School Food Program. It followed our original letter in 2020 to follow through with their intention to invest in a national school food program mentioned first in 2019.
Last week, the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) wrote to the federal government to request that $1 billion over five years, with a minimum $200 million per year, be included in Budget 2024 for a National School Food Program. Please click here for the full OPSBA letter.
Letters of support and for other budget items can also be sent to the federal government as part of its Pre-Budget Consultations 2024. The deadline for submissions is February 9, 2024. More information can be found here: Pre-Budget Consultations 2024 - Canada.ca. This is an urgent need. Please join us in asking the Federal Government to include funding for a National School Food Program in this year's budget.
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Ontario Pre-Budget Consultations
More information has been posted regarding the province’s plans for its 2024 Pre-Budget Consultations. In addition to the online survey, Ontarians can also submit written submissions by January 31, 2024. We ask that you complete the online survey - please see Question 5 that asks, “When you think about your community, what services or resources could use more government support? Please choose the top 3 priorities that you feel are the most important.” One of the options is “Education supports (like before and after school programming, special education and developmental support programs).” We encourage you to list this priority should you wish to support public education.
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Opportunities with Application Deadlines
Middle French Immersion (Grade 4 Entry) Application Deadline
For families interested in the system-wide French Immersion Program, we offer an online process to apply for Middle French Immersion (begins in Grade 4). To apply for September 2024, applications must be completed online between January 8 and February 2, 2024. Families with an older sibling currently in a Middle French Immersion program are still required to complete an online application for the new student. For more information, please visit: Middle French Immersion or the Application Process. Interested families can apply via the Application Link.
Out-of-Area Admissions
Online applications for Out-of-Area Admissions now available! Students can access schools outside of the school designated to serve their home address. Acceptance is subject to space availability and transportation is the responsibility of the applicant. Learn more about the Random Selection Priorities and Virtual Learning Q&A. The Elementary application window is from January 8 to 31, 2024 and the Secondary application window is from January 8 to 26, 2024. Note: Current in-person students must apply through Out-of-Area Admissions to switch to Virtual Learning for September 2024.
High Performing Athlete Program Application
Elementary Alternative Schools Online Application
The TDSB offers a wide range of elementary alternative schools. The application process is managed centrally and the online application form for September 2024 admission is now open. The deadline to submit an application is Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at 4 p.m. For questions or additional support, contact the school directly or EAS.Application@tdsb.on.ca
Legacy Technical and Commercial Boundaries
There is an important community consultation beginning this coming week about the dissolution of the legacy technical and commercial boundaries that still exist in 6 schools. There will be three virtual meetings held through Zoom Webinar to share information and receive feedback from the public on this proposal. The public consultation meetings will be held between 6:30pm and 8:00pm on the following dates:
• Sunday, January 21st - Register here
Staff are recommending these changes as of September 2025, pending Board approval. In the two affected schools that already have a collegiate boundary (regular program at Northern SS and Victoria Park CI) any available space would be filled through the regular Out-of-Area Admissions process. Staff would create a separate online application process for the four schools without a regular boundary (Central Tech, Central Toronto Academy, Danforth C&TI, and Western Technical-Commercial School).
Questions and Answers - Legacy Technical and Commercial Boundary Review
Presentation on Legacy Boundaries - Parent Involvement Advisory Committee TDSB Secondary Schools and Collegiate Attendance Areas
Commercial Schools and Attendance Areas
Technical Schools and Attendance Areas
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Inspiring Minds & Shaping Futures: Multi-Year Commitment to Student Success (2024-2028)
From the Report coming to P&P Monday - Draft MYSP
Based on input from engagement with all segments of the TDSB community, it is proposed that the renewed MYSP include the following draft values, guiding principles, priorities (strategic directions), conditions for success, and indicators of progress.
Values
The following values have been revised based on the MYSP (2018) and the currentfeedback from the engagement. We value:
- Each and every students’ interests, strengths, passions, identities and needs.
- A strong public education system where every student, including students with disabilities/special education needs and intersecting identities reach their full potential.
- Partnership among students, staff, parent/caregivers, family, and community.
- Shared leadership and respectful working relationships.
- Accountability and innovation.
- The diversity of our students, staff, parents/caregivers/guardians, and
community. - The contributions of a highly skilled and diverse staff
- Digital citizenship and environmental stewardship.
Guiding Principle
- Equity is foundational to all our work and will be embedded throughout the four strategic directions (i.e., Belong, Achieve, Thrive, Revitalize).
Strategic Directions
- We commit to the implementation of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action.
- Students belong, are engaged, and valued in an inclusive environment. (Belong)
- We are focused on high levels of achievement, success, and personal
development of all students. (Achieve) - Students graduate with the confidence, skills, and knowledge to thrive. (Thrive)
- Revitalize learning and working environments to provide inclusive, safe, modern, and environmentally-sustainable spaces for students and staff. (Revitalize)
The following action words encapsulate four of the Strategic Directions, and
represented in Appendix F:
Belong - Achieve - Thrive - Revitalize
Conditions for Success
Conditions of success encompass a combination of factors that contribute to achieving positive outcomes. Success conditions are often contextually dependent and require a thoughtful and adaptable approach to align with the desired results. The following conditions of success are proposed:
- Culture of Human Rights and Respect.
- Accessibility and Inclusion.
- Partnering with Parents/caregivers/guardians and Community.
- Strategic, Agile, and Equitable Leadership.
- Effective Communication.
Please note the Ministry of Education has mandated indicators of success.
I am interested in your thoughts.
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Status of Child Care Centres in the Toronto District School Board
Discussions with Ministry of Education staff, and the City of Toronto to address funding concerns with the 17 child care projects with ATP have been ongoing since 2020, when TDSB first learned about the Ministry benchmark discrepancies. Despite TDSB’s commitment in 2020 to put forward an additional $14.3M from the Board’s Proceeds of Disposition to get these projects off the ground, along with recent media coverage, and a letter to the Minister from the Chair of the Board, on November 28th, 2023 Minister Lecce told The Trillium that the latest offer was a "final 25 per cent."
Furthermore, the Minister reported that “It's up to them [the board] now to make that decision, we'll respect it and while they do their thing, we're going to keep building child care in a much quicker fashion.” The Minister has indicated the government will develop a plan once it hears from the TDSB about its intentions to proceed with the 17 projects.
The Board continues to support the development of child cares in schools and remains committed to discussing opportunities for building centres in schools. To that end, TDSB will continue to include child care capital plans in its capital project submissions to the Ministry of Education. Priority areas, such as those identified by the City, and outlined in Appendix B, will continue to be the areas targeted for child care capital in TDSB schools in an effort to address the service inequities faced by families in these communities.
Unfortunately, significant delays by the Ministry in giving our Board Approval to Proceed (ATP), combined with Ministry benchmarks that do not reflect current construction costs has left the Board unable to proceed without significant additional funding from the Ministry. The estimated project costs will exceed the recent funding approved by the Ministry of Education by 43% for these 17 child care centres.
In addition to these 17 projects, TDSB is also awaiting for Approval to Proceed from the Ministry for an additional 11 planned child care capital projects. These projects have been in various stages of approvals since 2017, and similar to the 17, have been planned in areas of the City where there is disproportionate availability of licensed child care to families with young children. Overall, together with the City, TDSB has planned for 28 new licensed child care centres across Toronto, none of which can proceed at this time.
In the absence of the required capital funding from the Ministry of Education to move forward with these planned and necessary capital projects, despite the Board’s continued commitment, existing inequities in these areas may further increase.
TDSB is committed to moving forward with its planned capital projects but cannot do so in the absence of required Ministry funding.
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Capital Revitalization Strategy
The Toronto District School Board has an aging inventory of school buildings that requires renewal:
- The average age of the school buildings is over 60 years.
- The backlog in major maintenance for the buildings is over $4.2B. Although health and safety needs are addressed as a priority and approximately $310M is being spent annually to replace building components, the renewal backlog continues to grow.
- Many of the buildings were designed to standards from decades ago. These buildings require upgrades to bring them up to 21st century standards for program-related spaces, barrier-free access, and energy efficiency.
- Years of underfunding for school boards school repairs, especially from the 1990s to the mid-2000s, saw the renewal backlog rise rapidly at the TDSB. In the last five years, we have seen a considerable increase in the annual provincial allocation to the TDSB, an average of $290 million per year.
The purpose of this report is to outline the steps that will be taken to build a Capital Revitalization Strategy, a program to revitalize TDSB school buildings to bring them up to a good state of repair with contemporary spaces.
The strategy is based in the following statements from different departments in TDSB and applying them to the physical school spaces:
- to ensure all students have equitable access to programs and opportunities – as close to home as possible (Secondary Program Review).
- to make all students and staff feel welcome and accepted in their school so they can be successful and reach their full potential, regardless of their background or personal circumstances (Equity and Inclusive Education).
- to use technology in classrooms to engage, enhance and support learning (TDSB Technology).
- to create school learning environments that are caring, safe, peaceful, nurturing, positive, respectful and that enable all students to reach their full potential (Caring & Safe Schools).
The goal to not have any school buildings classified as requiring extensive improvement by 2035 be approved.
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Committee Meetings This Week
Monday, January 22, 2024 - Planning and Priorities Committee - 4:30 p.m. Boardroom Agenda - 6.1 TLC 2024-25 Annual Operating and Capital Budgets
- 6.2 TLC 2023-24 Q2 Leases and Licenses for TDSB
- 7.1 Attendance Boundary Changes for Wedgewood JS and West Glen JS
- 7.2 Attendance Boundary Changes for Secord ES-Crescent Town ES-DA Morrison MS and George Webster ES
- 7.3 Capital Revitalization Strategy
- 7.4 MYSP 2024-2028 Update No.3 - Results of Consultation
- 7.5 Ventilation-Related Investments-Challenges and Opportunities-on Capital Projects and Opportunities to Reduces Respiratory Viruses
- 7.6 Status of Child Care Services in the TDSB
Notice of Motion - 8.1 Ban Ads for Gambling (Trustees Laskin and Aarts)
Wednesday, January 24, 2024 - Program and School Services Committee - 4:30 p.m. Boardroom Agenda - 5.1 ASCAC Report Oct. 23 2023
- 5.2 SEAC Report Jan. 15 2024
- 6.1 School Year Calendar 2024-2025
- 6.2 Secondary Alternative Schools Program Review Update
- 6.3 2023 Summer Programs
- 6.4 Central Student Interest Programs Update
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Proposed School Year Calendar 2024-25
Excerpt from the Report at PSSC
Regulation 304 requires that there be a minimum of 194 school days between 1 September and 30 June, including a maximum of ten examination days for secondary schools and a maximum of seven Professional Activity (PA) days. It also establishes the dates for the Winter Break and the Mid-Winter Break. Staff has consulted with the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB), as well as the Peel and York Region District School Boards, to ensure the most consistency possible with their School Year Calendar plans. It is important that the Board align the calendar as much as possible with the TCDSB because of shared student transportation services.
Please note the calendar still must be approved by the Ministry.
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Dogs Are Not Allowed On School Property - How to Report
Please contact 311 if you see dogs in school grounds so they can log the concerns and please also call TDSB’s 24-hour Call Centre at 416-395-4620. Tracking the concerns will allow us to build the case for increased surveillance.
At our recent Finance, Budget and Enrolment Committee, the staff report confirmed the following -
Dogs on school properties have been an ongoing challenge for many years despite the “no dogs permitted” signage. There have been examples of dog owners taking their dogs off leash or even leaving their dogs unattended in a school yard, or within the kindergarten or childcare enclosures. There have been incidents of off-leash dogs chasing as well as biting students, members of the public and staff. Dog feces and disposal bags are frequently left on the school grounds impacting the student use and enjoyment of outdoor activities.
Signage is posted near the entrances, such as gates or openings in the school ground fencing (refer to Appendix A for a copy of the signage) that clearly indicates TDSB school grounds are private property and dogs are not permitted on school board property. Section 6.10 in PR523, Access to School Premises prohibits canines on TDSB properties at any time (except service animals).
TDSB currently incurs costs to address and respond to dogs on school property. One cost is the increased caretaking time and resources needed to remove feces from school grounds and to clean floors/areas in when feces is tracked into the school/classroom(s). Another cost is the use of the TDSB Security staff who are routinely dispatched to schools after the Operations Call Centre receives calls from the community about dogs on school properties (after school hours). In 2022 – 23, there were 91 calls regarding off-leash dogs on TDSB properties. Given that it may take time for a mobile security team to arrive at the school, there may not be a chance for the Security guard to speak with the dog-owner. In most cases however, when Security advises the dog-owner that they cannot be on TDSB property – the dog-owner leaves the site without an issue.
The City of Toronto’s Municipal Licensing & Standards (MLS) provides bylaw administration and enforcement services, including targeted strategies to address graffiti, noise, business inspections, park regulations and animal services issues. The City of Toronto has limited resources to consistently support enforcement of City Bylaws regarding off-leash dogs in City parks. The pandemic did see an increase in the number of dogs in the City and has put pressure on City parks as well as TDSB properties. In the past, the MLS Office, indicated they did not have the resources to monitor TDSB properties however recently, the City has indicated that they would consider sending Bylaw officers to TDSB properties, but this would require an agreement between the City and TDSB detailing the hours, schedule, coverage, and whether Bylaw officers can issue tickets on TDSB property. Staff are following up and will provide an update if this is a workable option for both the city and TDSB."
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Combatting Hate
In Our Schools
If you are a staff or a student or a parent/caregiver, and you are a victim of/or witnessing an incident of racism, bias, or hate in our schools, please report it to the school's principal, who has a duty to investigate all incidents. Each time an incident takes place in a school, it is to be recorded in a portal which then begins a system response. We have a responsibility to educate against hate. For more information, please visit the webpage for Reporting an Incident of Hate or Discrimination Involving or Impacting Students. If you experience it, or witness it, report it. Please.
Complaints regarding social media postings should be sent directly to the TDSB's Human Rights Office at humanrightsoffice@tdsb.on.ca. The intake process is being centralized in the Human Rights Office to ensure for consistency of process.
In Our Communities
Report any allegations of hate-motivated crimes to police for investigation at 416-808-2222 or 9-1-1 in an emergency. We will not tolerate any intimidation, harassment, or hate-motivated behaviour aimed at specific communities. You can also call 1-800-222-TIPS to Crime Stoppers anonymously.
Toronto Police provide new online option to report hate-motivated graffiti
Toronto Police Service is launching a new option for the public to provide information to police about hate-motivated graffiti in their neighbourhoods. The web form, available on the Service’s website, provides an additional avenue for the public to alert police to hate-motivated graffiti, so officers can attend, gather evidence and arrange for the hate-motivated graffiti to be removed as quickly as possible. This reporting mechanism will be monitored 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Please remember TDSB's Mental Health and Well Being Professional Support Staff (PSS) are here to support your mental health and well-being and to help you navigate the tools and resources you may need. Please see resources on their website.
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Virtual Ward Forum - February 1, 2024
6:30-7:00 PIAC Election I 7:00-8:30 Discussion on Literacy & Numeracy
Please join me and Superintendents Felsen, Howard & Pividor for Ward 8 PIAC and FSLCAC Elections at 6:30 followed by a conversation on Numeracy and Literacy in our classrooms. Register here.
Election for PIAC and FSLCAC Representatives
We will be electing Ward 8 Co-Representatives for both TDSB Parent Involvement Advisory Committee (PIAC) and French as a Second Language Community Advisory Committee (FSLCAC).
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Holocaust Remembrance Day - January 26, 2024 at 9:30am
“To Hope and Back” is a comprehensive Holocaust education program for Grade 6 students, in line with the new Social Studies curriculum. This nonfiction book, suitable for Grade 6 students, tells the story of he St. Louis, an ocean liner carrying over 900 Jews fleeing Nazi-occupied Europe that was turned away from every port - including Canada’s.
Join the TDSB Jewish Heritage Committee via Zoom from the TDSB boardroom at 5050 Yonge Street and hear Shari Schwartz-Maltz in conversation with:
- Kathy Kacer, the author
- Ana Maria Gordon, last living survivor of the St. Louis in Canada
- Madeline Avedon, daughter of Lisa Avedon, one of the main characters in To Hope and Back
The International Holocaust Remembrance Day on 27 January, the anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp in 1945, commemorates the more than 6 million Jews murdered in the Holocaust and the countless other victims. Never Again Is Now.
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National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia - January 29, 2024 from 6:00-7:00pm for the Community
The Islamic Heritage Month Committee, in partnership with the Equity, Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Department, is offering students (Grades K-8), families, and staff the opportunity to attend the virtual session of Salat in Secret: Love and Belonging in Community Spaces.
The sessions commemorate the National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia. Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow, critically acclaimed author of Your Name is a Song and many other celebrated children’s books, will engage TDSB students, along with their caregivers and families, in an interactive storytelling session focused on courage, conviction and the importance of prayer spaces. There is a session during the day designed for students in Grades 4-8 and for students in Grades K-8 with families and caregivers during the evening from 6 to 7 p.m. To register for the community event, please complete this Google Form.
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Understanding Your Child's Report Card Jan 24 @6:30
From TDSB Community Support Workers
A report card is a tool of assessment that is used to further your child's development. Actions must be taken collectively by parents, teachers and the child to help children further succeed. We welcome you to join us for an informative conversation on how to interpret your child's report card and how to prepare for the parent/teacher interview. Leave with strategies to support your child's learning at home, an understanding of each section of the report card, and the importance of goal setting with your child's teacher. Above all, our goal is to help foster positive and collaborative partnerships between parents and teachers. We look forward to learning alongside you! Register here https://tdsb-ca.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwrce-qqzwiH9YkohHr7DhmL6gMptt0Ecki#/registration
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2024 STSWR Winter Walk Day School Registration - Feb 7, 2024
Winter Walk Day (WWD) is an annual celebration of winter walking that takes place on the first Wednesday of February. Schools across Ontario will celebrate WWD with special events on Wednesday, February 7th, 2024, or throughout the month. We encourage schools to participate by promoting walking and wheeling to school and organizing winter-themed walking events. Register here
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17th Annual Parent Involvement Advisory Committee (PIAC) Conference
I encourage you to register and attend the upcoming 17th Annual Parent Involvement Advisory Committee (PIAC) Conference is taking place on Saturday, February 3, 2024 from 10am – 3pm at Earl Haig High School. The PIAC Conference is a great opportunity to deepen your understanding of the educational landscape, connect with fellow parents/guardians/ caregivers and staff, and contribute to the continued success of our schools and communities. For more information, please visit: https://www.torontopiac.com/whats-happening/conferences
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Chinese Heritage Month at the TDSB: Chinese Canadian Memory Minute
Chinese Heritage Month is proudly recognized by the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) in February. For this month, we invite all students and staff to submit a 1-minute video that answers one (or more) of the guiding questions posed below. Videos can be created individually or in pairs.
- What does being a Chinese Canadian mean to you?
- What aspect of the lunar new year is most important or meaningful to you?
- What does the dragon symbolize for you?
- How has identifying as Chinese impacted you in your school and/or your community?
Students must complete a Media Release Form. All entries must be received by Friday January 26, 2024, by 4:00 pm. Submit here.
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The Jack Henshaw Award 2024
This award honours Jack Henshaw, a tireless supporter and champion of the local, affordable, and accessible General Interest and Seniors Daytime programs offered by the Toronto District School Board. It is awarded to someone who has shown a similar commitment to lifelong learning and has made a significant, sustained contribution to the ongoing success of these programs. The recipient of the award may be an instructor, administrator, adult learner, school trustee or other active supporter of the programs. Nominations may be made by email using the nomination form - 2024 Jack Henshaw Award Nomination Form.
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TDSB Virtual Community Fair: Let's Talk About Camp and Funding
The virtual community fair is taking place to learn from our community partners about camp and funding options for your child or youth with special/complex needs. Get first-hand information from agency representatives about March Break Camps, Summer Camps, respite and funding options. Start your planning early!
Speakers: Geneva Centre for Autism, Community Living Toronto, Surrey Place, Toronto Parks & Recreation, Variety Village and Ontario Camp Association.
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Imagine a Canada
The Imagine a Canada 2023-2024 program invites Canadian youth from K-G12 to envision a Canada reconciled.
Youth who participate in the art and essay stream can submit an art piece, essay, or other representation to express their vision of a reconciled Canada and what they hope others will learn from their submission. Up to twelve projects will be selected from the art and essay stream to be included in an art booklet showcasing their work and message. Youth who participate in the project stream are asked to go one step further and submit a plan on how their project will address Reconciliation in their community or school. Projects for consideration include: inviting Survivors, Elders, or Knowledge Keepers to speak at a series of learning events; building a permanent art installation representing Reconciliation at the school; or supporting volunteer work in communities related to Reconciliation. Six projects from the project stream will receive $750, six will receive $1000, and three will receive $1500. Additionally, these projects will also be recognized in an art booklet. For more information, please click https://nctr.ca/education/educational-programs/imagine-a-canada/,
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Diverse Minds Creative Writing Competition
B'Nai Brith Canada invites high school students to showcase your talent in their Diverse Minds Creative Writing Competition! Craft your own children’s book to reflect on the values of diversity and inclusion by writing and illustrating a story for elementary school students (Kindergarten to Grade 5) and have your book published before graduating high school! Don't just dream it, write it into reality! Join the writing community and let your imagination flow. For more details, or to enter the competition, click here: https://bnaibrith.ca/diverseminds. Deadline for entries is April 15, 2024.
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Winter Well-Being Guide
The Guide is filled with activities, games, wellness tips, identity affirming resources and community agencies to support wellness for all students, caregivers/guardians, families, and school communities over the winter months. Created by Professional Support Services Staff who are part of the Mental Health and Well-Being Committee, the TDSB Mental Health Leads and the System Leader for Mental Health and Professional Support Services, this Guide provides accessible resources and has been translated into the top 20 TDSB spoken languages. Also from TDSB Psychology please see the December issue of Hearts and Minds: December Newsletter.
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Winter Outerwear Drive
The TDSB holds an annual Winter Outerwear Drive to help ensure that all students have warm winter outerwear to get to and from school, and are prepared to participate in all of the fun outdoor activities winter has to offer. You can support our students and their families by making a donation to provide warm winter coats, pants, hats, gloves, and boots. This year’s Winter Outerwear Drive will run from October 2023 to the end of February 2024. 100% of all proceeds and in-kind donations go to benefit our students. Tax receipts are available for these donations. Contact the Business Development department at BusinessDevelopment@tdsb.on.ca for more information about how to donate new outwear items. Please donate here.
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Please Keep Safe... and Keep Others Safe
Layers of protection work to help reduce virus spread. For example:
😷wear a well-fitted mask
🧼wash hands often
🏠stay home if sick
💨choose well ventilated spaces
🛡️stay up-to-date with your vaccines
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Get Your Kids' Immunizations Back on Track
Routine vaccinations play an important role in keeping your child safe against serious infections. Get your kids’ immunizations back on track by booking an appointment for any missing vaccines at a community clinic.
Book now: http://TPHBookings.ca
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Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Helpline
Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Helpline 9-8-8 - On November 30, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC ) through the Canadian Radio and Television Corporation (CRTC) announced a national three digit Mental Health and Suicide Prevention hotline number, 988. Learn More.
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2023-2024 Calendar
Please ensure you check these dates before scheduling events.
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Community Safety & Support
If you should you ever see any suspicious activity around school buildings after school hours, please contact 311, Toronto Police Services Dispatch at 416-808-2222, or the TDSB’s 24-hour Call Centre at 416-395-4620.
If you or a family member is in crisis, please contact Kids Help Phone:1-800-668-6868 or get support right now by texting CONNECT to 686868.
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