TDSB Summer School Registration 2021

Planning for Summer School 2021 has begun. Detailed information is anticipated to be available shortly here https://www.tdsb.on.ca/High-School/Going-to-High-School/Night-School-and-Summer-School/Summer-School.

e-Summer School Program registration information regarding our 2020/21 e-Summer Program will be updated in April, 2021. Please check this page for updates: https://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/elearning/e-Summer-Online-Program.

The focus of the 2021 Elementary Literacy and Numeracy Summer School Program is to address student learning gaps and to continue student engagement through the month of July. Programs, embedded in Literacy and Numeracy, are developed by the local summer school principal to reflect the local school focus. Programs are offered to students in K to Grade 8, from July 5 – 30, 2021. Registration is online. In-person and virtual (online) classes available. Most classes run for 3 hours from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Please note: The TDSB takes direction from the Ministry of Education and Toronto Public Health related to COVID-19 protocols. We will continue to keep you informed if any direction changes that impacts our programming. All established health and safety precautions will continue through the summer. Click here for a list of participating summer schools  https://www.tdsb.on.ca/About-Us/Innovation/Elementary-Summer-School.  To fill out an application for in-person or virtual learning, please click on the registration form link.

March 27

 

Dear Davisville and Spectrum families,

We had a great week at school with students enjoying some much-needed sunshine and outdoor activity. The grade 1, 2 and 3 students had fun making creations with loose natural parts. Some students even made “worm terrariums.” Thanks to the rain, we saw a lot of worms! They also continued playing games like Red Light Green Light (adding purple, blue and yellow light to make the game more complicated), Shadow Tag and reading books. All students are continuing to enjoy the Zone bins of equipment at recess. Soccer is an absolute favourite. Our continued thanks go out to Ms. Francesca for the additional time and effort she puts forth every day to ensure the bins are there for the students.

We continue to meet virtually with Lynne, Geordie and Charles regarding a portion of the playground at the new school. Thanks to their dedicated efforts and collaboration with City Councillor, Josh Matlow, Trustee Shelley Laskin, and TDSB staff, a proposal is going forward for a potentially funded playground for the new school. Watch for more details coming.

Lynne has also been working with the Councillor’s office, TDSB Transportation and TDSB staff, along with the school to ensure safe pedestrian, cycling and vehicle traffic around the new school area. Traffic patterns will change once the new school opens. It is vital we have a clearly signed and communicated traffic plan to ensure the safety of all. We are working on an electronic and hardcopy package for all families that will include simple maps and guidelines.

Each year, students in Spectrum compete in a Remembrance Day art and literature competition. There are 4 categories for which students are invited to submit an entry; black and white poster, colour poster, poem and essay. Each year, students in Spectrum excel in this competition. This year is no exception. On Monday, we will be visiting the students to share the excellent news and awards. We will share student names and awards in the next edition.

Spectrum students are busy preparing for their musical. Rehearsals are going well and we can’t wait to virtually see the final production. Congratulations on all the hard work and effort you’ve put in so far.

Spectrum Council is coming up on Wednesday, March 31^st at 6:30 pm. Zoom invitation

Davisville Council is coming up on Tuesday, April 6^th at 6:30 pm. Zoom invitation

If you have any change of pick up plans for the end of the day, please fill out the Bus Change form by 2:00 pm every day. This helps us ensure the safe dismissal of all students. Thank you.

Thank you for helping us stay vigilant in keeping all our staff, students and families safe as we continue the battle against COVID19. Wear a mask, wash your hands and stay socially distanced.  Have a great week.

Please see the following link for information about Deer Park Summer School K-8.

Please see the following link for information about TPH Dental Letter.

 

“Join the TDSB Student Senate on Wednesday, March 24th @ 4:00-5:30pm to engage in discussion on issues surrounding your school and the board.

Volunteer hours are provided!”

RSVP at https://forms.gle/tgPdmgkM9PQScESs5 and a Zoom link will be email to you!”

 

Thank you all for your ongoing support of student voice.

 

March 20

 Hey Davisville and Spectrum families,

In the week that was to be our March break…..
Davisville students participated in a variety of spirit day activities, including Inside Out Day, Cookie Day, PJ day and more. Spectrum students had a Cookie Day. It was a great deal of fun. We were very happy the weather cooperated!!
As the weather gets warmer, we are encouraging classes to take place outside as much as possible. Staff will work together to coordinate outdoor visits. Students are enjoying their Zone bins during recesses. During lunch today we started playing some outdoor games of old! Red Light, Green Light was a favourite. Students will be learning more games like this in physical education class as well. It’s hard to be outside without playground equipment. We get it! If you have any great games kids can play while wearing masks and maintaining distance, please feel free to share with us.
Thank you for continuing to remind your child to wear their mask and staying socially distanced. It’s hard for all of us, but it is helping keep us safe. This is not only true at school but also on the bus.

Kindergarten registration for September 2021 is still open. Please visit the website for further information.

This year to honour International Day for the Elimination of Racism on March 21, the United Nations has chosen its theme, “Youth Standing Up Against Racism” using the hashtag, #FightRacism, which aims to foster a global culture of anti discrimination and calls on each and every one of us to stand up against racial injustice. Toronto District School Board commits to standing up against discrimination and acts of racism in all of its forms. Anti-Black racism, anti-Indigenous racism, anti-Asian racism, antisemitism and xenophobia, whenever and wherever they occur. Now more than ever, we need to work together, to build a more just and inclusive world for all of us.

Please see some photos of the week.

Community Centre Update:

The City is planning to build a new aquatic and multi-use community centre on the Davisville Junior Public School site, east of the intersection of Yonge Street and Davisville Avenue. The facility will include two indoor swimming pools and several multi-purpose rooms to serve various community needs. Register to attend the virtual public meeting on March 24 at 6:30 p.m. and take the online survey now until April 5 to share your feedback on potential programing, features, and design principles. Visit the project webpage for details.


Upcoming dates:
Friday March 26 Last day for families to accept an Optional Attendance location for September
Friday April 2 Easter Friday – School is closed
Monday April 5 Easter Monday – School is closed
Tuesday April 6 School Council meeting (6:30 p.m. via Zoom)
April 12 – 16 Spring break – School is closed