ELEMENTARY SWITCH FORM
In order to plan ahead for elementary students to switch between in-person and virtual learning for February 2022, parents/caregivers and students requesting a change must complete an Elementary Switch Form between Friday, December 3 and Friday, January 7. A form must be completed for each student requesting a switch. Parents/caregivers and students who do not wish to make a change do not need to complete a form. If you are considering a switch, please speak with your child before submitting a Switch Form. We expect that parents/caregivers with shared decision-making responsibilities will come to an agreement before completing the form. We recognize that we are asking for this decision well in advance of February and thank you for your understanding, as this process takes time to complete. While we cannot guarantee that all switch requests will be met, it is our goal to accommodate as many as possible based on available programs and space (e.g. French Immersion, Extended French, Specialized Programs, Alternative Schools, other limited circumstances).
Elementary classes will reflect changes due to switches beginning on February 22, 2022. Whether you choose a switch in learning model or not, your child’s teacher or class (or school for virtual learning classes) may change due to a possible re-organization.
For more information, please visit www.tdsb.on.ca/switchform or contact the Principal at your child’s school with any questions.
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MIDDLE FRENCH IMMERSION PROGRAM - APPLICATION INFORMATION
For families interested in the Toronto District School Board's system-wide Middle French Immersion Program (begins in Grade 4), we offer an online process to apply. To apply for the Middle French Immersion Program (Grade 4 entry) for September 2022, applications must be completed online between January 3 and January 28, 2022.
An offer of placement in the program (not a specific school) is guaranteed to all on-time applicants and will be made in the weeks following the close of the application window.
Please note: Families with an older sibling currently enrolled in a French program and who will be in attendance next year are still required to complete an online application for the new student. Please select the “sibling option” within the online application.
Information about the Middle French Immersion Program is available in multiple languages. For details, please see the information package. For more information about French programs, January webinars, the application process and important dates, please visit www.tdsb.on.ca/french
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WINTER WELL-BEING GUIDE
As parents and caregivers, we may be wondering what we can do to help keep our children active and healthy, and to positively support their mental health and well-being. Within this guide you find a variety of culturally responsive resources and accessible activities to help make this winter a little easier and fun for you and your family. Information on where and how to reach out for help is also included.
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COVID-19 VACCINES FOR CHILDREN AGES 5-12
Learn more about vaccination for children 5-11:
How to book an appointment:
- Book an appointment online at the dark blue “Book a Vaccine” button on toronto.ca/covid-19 or by calling the provincial vaccine booking line at 1-833-943-3900 (TTY 1-866-797-0007)
- Watch for emails from your school for information about school pop-up clinics in your neighbourhood.
- See below for flyers from East Toronto Health Partners with information about pop-ups clinics in our ward between December 7-30.
- Families of children with disabilities & complex care needs can join Holland Bloorview on Dec 10 or 17 for a child and family-friendly vaccine clinic for children 5+. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3ojxaNj
- Vaccine Hunters - Do-it-yourself resource for finding vaccine related info. Find details on eligibility, appointments, walk-ins, pharmacy search tools, vaccine receipts + more!
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COVID TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS FOR CHILDREN 5-12
Families are reminded to review the established federal international travel policies – including the guidelines for school-aged children – in advance of the December break in an effort to prevent absences in January related to post-travel requirements. Now that children ages 5-12 can be vaccinated, the Canadian Government website has been updated to include restrictions and PCR testing requirements for children who are vaccinated, not fully vaccinated, and unvaccinated.
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SHARE YOUR VOICE: POLICY CONSULTATION ON THE NEW SPECIALIZED SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS DRAFT POLICY
The TDSB would like to hear from all parents/guardians and students to help make this draft policy meaningful and relevant to students. These short videos. Overview of the Secondary Program Review and Specialized Schools and Programs Policy Information Video give a great overview of the new policy and you can check out the website that also includes questions and answers, including those asked during our three public consultation webinars on November 18 and 22, 2021. This feedback will be used to inform the draft policy, which will then be presented to Trustees for review at the Governance and Policy Committee and submitted to Board. If approved by the Board of Trustees, it would be in place for the student application process for the 2022-23 school year.
The online survey will remain open and accessible via our policy website until December 17.
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NEW ONLINE GOOGLE CALENDAR
Now TDSB families can find scheduled events from the Mental Health & Professional Support Staff, the Parent & Community Engagement Office, and tdsbHUB.ca (Community Support Workers) plus other TDSB events and activities all in one calendar at https://www.tdsb.on.ca/About-Us/School-Year-Calendar
Click on specific events for details or to add them to your calendar. You can also use the +GoogleCalendar button on the bottom right to add all events to your calendar at once.
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PARENT/GUARDIAN PARTICIPATION IN VICE-PRINCIPAL INTERVIEWS
The Toronto District School Board is currently recruiting for parents/caregivers/guardians who are interested in participating on the Vice-Principal Interview Committees. Procedure 705 - Selection, Promotion and Placement Process for Vice-principals allows for parent/caregivers /guardian representatives identified through the Parent Involvement Advisory Committee (PIAC) to participate in Vice-Principal interviews.
If you would like to volunteer to participate in the Spring 2022 Vice-Principal interviews you are required to do the following:
Complete the Expression of Interest PVP Spring 2022 (link - https://bit.ly/PVPSpring22) no later than Monday, December 13, 2021.
Be available for the virtual VP Process and Interview Training Session scheduled for
Tuesday, February 8, 2022 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Virtual Zoom Meeting **Due to the current Covid-19 impact, this training session will be completed virtually. Please note attendance at a training session is mandatory in order to participate as a Parent/Guardian Representative on a Vice-Principal Interview Team.
Be available for the Spring 2022 cycle, interviews for Elementary Vice-Principal and Secondary Vice-Principal will be held on two of the three planned interview dates below:
Tuesday, February 22, 2022 Wednesday, February 24, 2022
**Due to the current Covid-19 impact, interviews may need to be completed virtually. If in-person interviews take place, they will be held at 1 Civic Centre Court (Burnhamthorpe and Hwy #427) during the day
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SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR 2021-2022
- The last day before the Winter Break is December 17, 2021
- First day back from Winter Break is January 3, 2022
- The last day of class for elementary students is June 30, 2022
- The last day of class for secondary students is June 29, 2022
School Year Calendar 2021-2022
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