Ward 6 Update - February 2021
Coping through Covid Webinar
Parents and caregivers are invited to join our TDSB mental health professionals to learn and discuss coping strategies to support mental health and well-being through the pandemic.
Thursday, February 11, 2021 6:30 - 8 p.m.
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Letter: Vaccinations for Congregated Sites and Intensive Support Programs Staff
On behalf of the Toronto District School Board, Chair Brown wrote to Minister Lecce, Minister Elliot, Dr. Williams and Dr. De Villa, to ask for further protection for the students and staff in our congregated settings and Intensive Support Programs against the spread of COVID-19.
The full letter is now available online.
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Introducing the New Student Senate (2020-21)
The Toronto District School Board is pleased to announce the newly elected members of Student Senate for the 2020-21 school year:
- President - Evan Woo, Earl Haig SS
- Vice-President - Yi Lin, Dr. Norman Bethune
- Secretary/Treasurer - Jessica Yuan, York Mills CI
- Communications Officer - Simeon Xiao, Lawrence Park CI
- Conference Chair- Jason Wong, Earl Haig SS
- LC1 Co-Chair - Helen Ziomecki, Glen View Senior Public
- LC1 Co-Chair - Zina Kittaneh, Bloordale MS
- LC2 Co-Chair - Anita Du, Earl Haig SS
- LC2 Co-Chair - Shafiya Khan, Earl Haig SS
- LC3 Co-Chair - Zain Khurram, Sir Wilfrid Laurier
- LC3 Co-Chair - Tahir Syed, Sir Wilfrid Laurier
- LC4 Co-Chair - Audrey Platteel, Glen Ames PS
- LC4 Co-Chair - Lisa Doan, Etobicoke School of the Arts
Congratulations!
On January 27 and 28, students from across the system participated in an online election. Students were encouraged to watch the campaign videos submitted by each candidate to ensure informed decisions were made when voting. This modern, electronic way of voting resulted in about 3,000 votes, which is a major increase in participation from when student elections were held in-person.
Please note that this election was delayed due to the pandemic and was held separately from the election of Student Trustees. For a full list of Student Senate members, including Student Trustees, please visit www.tdsb.on.ca/high-school/tdsb-student-senate.
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Live Webcast of Meetings
The Toronto District School Board is committed to developing opportunities for our wider school community to connect and engage in conversations about education issues. Check out the Live Webcast of Meetings webpage to view upcoming regular board meetings and standing committee meetings that are live broadcasted to the public. These meetings are also recorded and uploaded to Webcast Archives.
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Family Day – Monday, February 15, 2021
There will be no classes on Monday, February 15 to reflect the province-wide statutory holiday called Family Day. The holiday occurs on the third Monday in February of each year for the purpose of emphasizing and celebrating the importance of families taking time to be together.
Students will also not be attending school on February 12 as this is a board-wide PA day. This means all TDSB students will not be at school on Friday, February 12 or Monday, February 15.
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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.
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Continuing Education - International Languages Elementary and African Heritage Programs
The International Languages – Elementary / African Heritage Program is offering online language classes to students (TDSB and non TDSB) Kindergarten to Grade 8. One day each week, students have live face-to-face interactive lessons with their instructor and classmates for approximately 30 minutes. Activities are focused on building student’s abilities in oral communication, reading and writing.
Visit www.ILEprograms.ca for more information. Twitter: @TDSB_ConEd
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Continuing Education - Community Programs
Online Learn4Life winter registration began December 2. Take up a new hobby or learn a language from home. Stay active with our many fitness classes or gain knowledge on how to invest in the stock market. Classes are for adults 18 + and seniors, and started the week of Saturday, January 23, 2021.
Register today at www.learn4life.ca Twitter: @TDSB_ConEd
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Adult ESL
Gaining proficiency in English is a critical skill for many newcomers to our city. Every year, nearly 20,000 adults benefit from the TDSB's English as a Second Language classes. Through general language training, and a host of specialized courses, we serve learners at all levels - from those with little or no formal education to those with post-secondary degrees. Currently, all Adult ESL classes are online.
Visit www.ESLToronto.ca for more information. Twitter: @TDSB_ConEd
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February is African Heritage Month at the TDSB
During the month of February, the Toronto District School Board is proud to recognize and celebrate African Heritage Month. It is an occasion to celebrate the many achievements and contributions of peoples of African descent to Canada and the world. The chosen theme for 2020-2021 is Kujichagulia: Self Determination.
During the month of February, several activities are being planned and they include; a launch to kick-off African Heritage Month, Know Your Worth Conference: Black Resistance in collaboration with Black Law Students Association of Osgoode Hall Law School (York University) for secondary students; and the expansion of the Black Student Alliance. We are especially proud of the establishment of the Know Your Worth Scholarship fund and Black Leadership Council at the Toronto District School Board.
The African Heritage Month Volunteer Planning Committee continues to name, notice, and disrupt anti-Black racism through their organized initiatives shared throughout the TDSB and commitment to hold space for Black students, staff, parents, families and elders to heal, to celebrate and to thrive.
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Chinese Heritage Month at the Toronto District School Board
The Toronto District School Board is proud to recognize Chinese Heritage Month (CHM) during the month of February 2021. This year is the Year of the Ox: Loyal, Honest, Responsible, Hard-Working and Logical. Many Chinese Canadians will celebrate Lunar New Year on Friday, February 12. The Lunar New Year is also known as the spring festival and begins with the first moon of the lunar calendar and ends on the first full moon of the lunar calendar 15 days later. Though celebrations will be altered this year because of the pandemic, the spirit and joyfulness will remain the same through virtual events and in-home family-based festivities.
Follow us at Twitter (@tdsbChineseHM). Further information about these initiatives are currently available on our official CHM site https://bit.ly/2021CHM
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