| Trustee Update Deborah Williams
Ward 10: University - Rosedale & Toronto Centre
Toronto District School Board
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June 2024
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:
School Year Calendar
Mark your calendars! The first day of school for the 2024-2025 School Year is Tuesday, September 3, 2024. The School Year Calendar for the upcoming year is available now.
Warm Weather Update
It’s hard to believe we are already in the first week of June! As you know, sometimes Toronto experiences days of extreme heat that can prompt Environment Canada to issue Heat Advisories. These temperatures can and do have an impact on students and staff. To learn more about how the TDSB does its best to beat the heat on these days, along with other sun safety tips, please visit our Hot Weather Webpage.
Budget
The TDSB budget process continues, with an upcoming Finance, Budget and Enrolment Committee meeting on Thursday, June 13 where Trustees will discuss options to balance the budget. Learn more and access meeting agendas and reports here.
Cell Phone/Mobile Device Use in Schools Policy Pre-Consultation
We are currently developing a Cell Phone/Mobile Device Use in Schools Policy and your input is important to us. We want to hear from parents/ guardians/ caregivers, students, and community partners. Please visit www.tdsb.on.ca/mobiledevicepolicy to learn more and consider attending an upcoming webcast on June 11 and 12, and/or completing an online survey.
Secondary Alternative Schools Program Review Survey
Share your voice! In response to a recommendation from the Alternative Schools Community Advisory Committee, the Board of Trustees passed a resolution to conduct a review of Secondary Alternative Schools. Please consider completing this voluntary and anonymous survey to provide feedback on TDSB's Secondary Alternative School programs.
Summer Well-Being Guide
The 2024 Summer Well-being Guide is now available! The guide has resources, community connections, events, and ideas for students and parents/guardians/caregivers to promote mental and physical wellness during the summer months. The resources are culturally responsive and include many for students with disabilities/special education needs. The Guide has been translated into the top 23 TDSB languages spoken and is accessible.
Mental Health Resources to Support Students and Families
Summer Programs
Grade 8 Summer Reach Ahead Opportunity
Current Grade 8 students are eligible to register for the e-Summer Full Credit Summer Reach Ahead course (GLD2OE). Successful completion of this course counts towards the Ministry of Education’s mandatory e-Learning credit requirement. Registration for the Reach Ahead course has begun! Learn More.
e-Summer School Registration (Grade 10-12 Credit Courses)
A reminder that registration for July and August e-Summer School courses has now begun! View the list of course offerings online. To register, students should connect with their home school Guidance Counsellors. Learn More.
Phased-in Start for Student Transportation
Please be advised that the Toronto Student Transportation Group will once again be implementing a phased-in start for the 2024-25 school year. Starting Tuesday, September 3, transportation will begin for students with special education needs (excluding those in the gifted program) who travel to school on minibuses, minivans, taxis and wheelchair-accessible vehicles. Bussing for all other eligible students will begin on Monday, September 9, pending driver availability.
Student Transportation Parent Portal
Parents/guardians/caregivers with children who take the bus to school are encouraged to sign up for the Student Transportation Parent Portal to access important information and updates. Note: You must register for the portal with the email address on file at your child’s school. Contact support@torontoschoolbus.org for any issues with the registration process.
TDSB Celebrates 2SLGBTQ+ Pride
June is Pride Month at the TDSB! It’s an opportunity to celebrate diversity and raise awareness among all staff and students about the rich culture and history of our 2SLGBTQ+ community. We look forward to celebrating Pride 2024 with all 2SLGBTQ+ students, staff, and allies! Learn more.
June is Indigenous History Month
At the TDSB, we are proud to honour June as National Indigenous History Month and June 21st is National Indigenous Peoples Day. It is a time to celebrate and learn from First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples’ diverse cultures, histories, experiences, creations, perspectives, and achievements. Learn More.
Italian Heritage Month
June is proudly recognized as Italian Heritage Month. This year’s theme is Sharing Our Stories and Embracing Our Future/Condividere le nostre storie e abbracciare il nostro futuro. To commemorate this year’s theme, TDSB students are invited to submit a video that captures their special memory or tradition with their nonni (grandparents) or an elderly caregiver/guardian. Please visit the webpage to learn more.
Portuguese-Speaking Heritage Month
We are proud to celebrate Portuguese-Speaking Heritage Month during the month of June at the TDSB and has been since 2011. This year’s theme is Unidos/United! Please follow us on Twitter @TDSB_PSHM and visit the website to learn more about planned events in June.
PA Day Information
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 www.tdsb.on.ca/Contact-Us/Steps-to-Address-Questions-Concerns.
Upcoming Meetings
The next Regular Board Meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. For a list of upcoming meetings, please click on the calendar at www.tdsb.on.ca.
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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