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Ward Forum
Don Valley East School Councils, Student Councils, Parents/Caregivers, Community Members, Superintendents, and School Staff are invited to join me at our first ward forum of the 2019-2020 school year. Bring your questions, share your ideas, and learn about recent developments & initiatives in our schools.
Thursday, October 17th
6:30pm - 8:30pmDon Mills CI, Library
15 The Donway East
On the agenda:- Parent and School Council information and networking
- TDSB Updates and Q&A with Trustee Doyle and Ward 14 Superintendents
- Election for a Ward 14 French-as-a-Second-Language Advisory Committee (FSLAC) alternate.
To request childcare or translation services, please email Maxeen.Paabo@tdsb.on.ca no later than Friday, October 11th.
FREE! All are welcome to attend.
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Survey
Help plan future TDSB Ward 14 Forums by clicking the survey button below. Let me know what formats work best for you and what topics you'd like to discuss.
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TDSB Updates
CONSULTATIONS HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM EXEMPTIONOn August 21, 2019, the Ministry of Education issued a memo (PPM 162) regarding exemption from instruction related to the Human Development and Sexual Health Expectations in the Ontario Curriculum: Health and Physical Education, Grades 1-8, 2019. The online consultation is now available until Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019.
FRENCH PROGRAM CHANGES
Based on the 2017-18 the TDSB Board-wide French Program Review, the Board voted in favour of a set of program recommendations in spring 2019. These recommendations included phasing out the Extended French Program and changing the entry points for French Immersion to Junior Kindergarten and Grade 4.
Grade 4 Junior Extended French - last entry class in September 2020Grade 4 Middle Immersion - first entry in September 2021SK Early French Immersion - final entry at SK in September 2022JK Early French Immersion - first entry at JK in September 2022
Access to transportation and program locations for French Immersion/Extended French is also currently being reviewed. Information will be posted on the TDSB French Program page when available.HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION NIGHTSTDSB schools host information nights for parents and grade 8 students each year between October and January. Learn everything you need to know about our incredible variety of schools, programs and courses. A list of dates and times are available online.
POLICY CONSULTATIONSTransforming Student Learning in Literacy and Mathematics Policy (P038)
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School Council Updates
PRO GRANTSA recent response from the minsitry indicated that changes to the program were made for 2019-20 from an application-based funding model to a grant allocation model. District school boards will receive a predetermined funding amount for parent engagement projects. I do not yet know how much money has been allocated for theTDSB or how this money will be used in our school board. I will provide more information to councils as I receive it.
SCHOOL COUNCIL TDSB EMAIL ACCOUNTThe TDSB has established school council email accounts for all council chairs. This account enables the council chairs to receive inportant information from the board and access to grant information, wifi, and other school council chairs. Council chairs should contact their principal to get access to their account. For further information or support, please contact John.Manalo@tdsb.on.ca.
SCHOOL COUNCIL FINANCIAL WORKSHOP
The Finance Support Team will be offering a webinar workshop in late October. Please watch the School Council Workshops page for more information.
PIAC EVENT: SAVE THE DATE!The Parent Involvement Advisory Committee will be hosting its next event on Saturday, November 16th at Earl Haig SS. This year's theme is "Schools Councils: Ready. Set. Engage!" More information coming soon at
https://www.tdsb.on.ca/Community/How-to-Get-Involved/Conferences
SCHOOL COUNCIL FINANCIAL GUIDEThis School Council Financial Guide provides information around School Council financial policies and procedures, KEV School Cash Online accounting and reporting options, and instructions around donations and tax receipting.
SCHOOL COUNCIL FINANCIAL PLANEach year school councils who engage in fundraising must submit an annual plan to the board. If you require assistance or have questions regarding the form, please contact the Business Services Help Desk at businesshelpdesk@tdsb.on.ca or 416 395 8080Due date: October 31The online form and more information can be found here.
PLEASE ATTEND THE OCTOBER 17TH WARD FORUM TO RECEIVE MORE RESOURCES, PLUS AN OPPORTUNITY TO CONNECT WITH YOUR PIAC REPS AND OTHER SCHOOL COUNCILS.
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Community News
ONTARIO COLLEGE INFORMATION FAIR
Wednesday, October 23 - 24, 2019 at the Enercare Centre, 1 Princes' Blvd.
More information at https://ocif.ca/
2020 PRIME MINISTER'S AWARDS NOMINATIONS
Now Open - 2020 nomination packages are now available at www.pma.gc.ca. The nomination deadline is January 14, 2020.
This program honours innovative and outstanding elementary and secondary school teachers and early childhood educators who are helping prepare Canadian youth for the challenges of tomorrow.
EGLINTON CROSSTOWN Construction on the Eglinton Crosstown is currently affecting travel along the Don Valley East portion of Eglinton Avenue East and local side streets.
FREE HOMEWORK HELP TVO Mathify Free one-on-one online math tutoring for students in grades 7-10 by certified Ontario teachers. Sundays - Thursdays, 5:30pm-9:30pm
Toronto Public Library - Brainfuse Online homework help for students in grades K-12 offered daily from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Also includes practice tests, support for adult learners, writing assistance, skills building and more.
TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY
The Toronto Public Library has many free programs and events for kids and teens. Check out what they have to offer at our four Don Valley East libraries: Brookbanks , Don Mills , Flemingdon Park , and Victoria Village .
CANADIAN PARENTS FOR FRENCH SEPT 2019 NEWSLETTERLearn about resources, activities, helping with homework, and more for families with children in French programming here.
TDSB INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGES PROGRAM - SATURDAY GREEK SCHOOL
Registration for the Saturday Greek high school credit program at Donview Middle School is now open. Classes run 3.5 hours a week on Saturdays beginning on October 26 until June 13, 2020. Register on at https://bit.ly/2LRR9Q4
If you have any community events or programs you'd like to share. please contact me at Trixie.Doyle@tdsb.on.ca.
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Dates to Remember
OCTOBER 11 Board-wide PA Day
OCTOBER 14 Thanksgiving
NOVEMBER 15 Board-wide PA Day
DECEMBER 6 Board-wide PA Day
DECEMBER 23-JANUARY 3 Winter Break
JANUARY 17 Elementary PA Day
JANUARY 30 Secondary PA Day (Semestered Schools only)
FEBRUARY 14 Board-wide PA Day
FEBRUARY 17 Family Day
MARCH 16-20 March Break
APRIL 10 Good Friday
APRIL 13 Easter Monday
MAY 18 Victoria Day
JUNE 5 Elementary School PA Day
JUNE 25 Secondary School PA Day
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