Celebrating Good News I encourage you to read about some of the recent events, initiatives and great things happening across the Toronto District School Board, including:
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Register Now! Parents and Caregivers as Partners Conference You are invited to join us for the Parents and Caregivers as Partners Conference on October 21 and 22, 2023. This year’s conference is focused on Joy in the Journey of Learning and will be a weekend full of presentations. Visit www.parentsaspartners.ca for more information and to register to attend.
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| You’re Invited: Youth Open House at Thorncliffe Park Youth Wellness Hub!
The Thorncliffe Park Youth Wellness Hub (45 Overlea Blvd.) is hosting an open house event on Thursday, October 12 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.!
Join us for fun activities, free refreshments, raffle prizes, and an opportunity to learn more about this safe, welcoming space in the community, which offers services related to health, wellness, employment, housing and more. In particular, the Thorncliffe Park Youth Wellness Hub is offering free mental health services to students in need of support. The open house event is open to all youth aged 12-25 in East Toronto, and they are welcome to bring their families and friends.
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Islamic Heritage Month at the TDSB
The TDSB proudly recognizes Islamic Heritage Month (IHM) during the month of October. This year’s theme is Salaam: Joy, Excellence, Belonging. We are thrilled to offer several educational opportunities that are being organized for all TDSB students to further learn about Islamic traditions and customs.
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Somali Heritage Month at the TDSB We are proud to recognize Somali Heritage Month during the month of October. This year the committee is continuing to expand on the selected theme Educate. Elevate. Excel. Several educational opportunities are being organized for all TDSB students to further learn about Somali traditions and customs. To learn more, visit the Somali Heritage Month webpage.
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Early French Immersion (Junior Kindergarten Entry) Application Deadline If your family is interested in the Toronto District School Board's system-wide French Immersion Program, we are pleased to offer an online process to apply for Early French Immersion (which begins in Junior Kindergarten). To apply to the Early French Immersion Program for September 2024, please complete the online applications between November 6 and December 1, 2023. Families with an older sibling currently in an Early French Immersion program are still required to complete an online application for the new student. For more information, please visit: Early French Immersion or the Application Process.
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Professional Activity (PA) Days Update As you know, during the school year, school staff participate in a number of Professional Activity (PA) Days. Starting this school year, boards of education are now required to publicly share detailed information about PA Days, as outlined in Policy and Program Memorandum (PPM) 151. Please note, all information and details will be posted to www.tdsb.on.ca/PAdays at least 14 days in advance of the scheduled PA Day.
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Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR) Conference I am happy to inform you that the second annual Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR) Conference: Creating Possibilities for Black Students in K-12 Education and Leadership is taking place Saturday, October 28th at York University. Join us for 16 exciting research presentations that focus on themes such as Black student experiences in K-12 education; transforming student learning and more! For more information and to RSVP, please view our RSVP Form and our flyer.
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TDSB Recognizes National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls We commemorate National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls October 4. Each year, the Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) holds a Sisters in Spirit Vigil to honour Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. To learn more about this year’s Sisters in Spirit Vigil, visit their website.
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Steps to Address Your Questions and Concerns
Here at the TDSB, we are always open to hearing your questions and concerns, and make every effort to address them as quickly as possible. Your child's classroom teacher is the first point of contact, followed by the school's principal, the school superintendent, and me, your Trustee! For more information visit https://www.tdsb.on.ca/Contact-Us/Steps-to-Address-Questions-Concerns.
Upcoming Meetings
The next Regular Board Meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. For a list of upcoming meetings, please click on the calendar on the main webpage of www.tdsb.on.ca.
Stay Connected with your School
The TDSB now offers two new ways to stay connected with your school and the TDSB.
Learn about opting in for text messages and using the School Messenger app, which provides a faster and easier way to report absences. Follow the TDSB
Join the conversations happening on TDSB's social media communities. You'll find the most up-to-date information about us on our Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram accounts.
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