June 25 DPS&SA Weekly at a Glance

Hello,

Thank you to all our Davisville and Spectrum families and students for working with us through this most unusual year. Your support to staff and your children was never more important than this year. Students, staff, and families were asked to pivot and change learning modalities several times this year. It was hard on everyone. Our being at a different location also added some challenges for everyone. You’ve heard “it takes a village to raise a child” before, but this year we really saw it in action. You are truly an amazing group of parents in each school. We feel so fortunate to be a part of these amazing communities.

We are finally moving home!!! The new school building is complete, and the yard is being finalized as we speak. Nothing would make us happier than to be able to host all our families for a visit before September. Currently, it isn’t possible. We will be watching with great optimism and enthusiasm as things open again for large crowds. We will do everything we can to host an Open House/Tour for all our families. However, if this isn’t possible, Davisville’s first Council meeting is on September 16^th and Curriculum Night is September 23r^d. Spectrum’s first Council meeting is on October 7^th and Curriculum Night is on September 22^nd.

Please note that the student Provincial Report Cards were emailed electronically on Friday, June 25 to the email address we have on file. Students in Grade 4-8 also received their Report Card electronically to their student email address. The password format must be MM/DD/YYYY, including forward slashes. Example: 05/03/2004 for the birthdate May 3, 2004. Virtual School student Provincial Report Cards will be forthcoming.

We have 3 amazing teachers retiring this year. Mme Mantello and Nancy Rawlinson from Davisville and Vince DePasquale from Spectrum. Mme Mantello will be remembered for all the amazing events she organized for our community; Jump Rope for Heart, Carnival, Speech Contests, Author, and Illustrator visits along with the amazing Core French program she ran. Ms. Rawlinson will be remembered for her amazing projects she did with her students each year, including her 100 Books projects and celebrations, her stone soup and bread making and hands on approach to learning. She also ran many clubs including sock monkey puppets, origami club, speed stacking club, glovtapus, knitting and feel good chickens. She was also one of the classes ( a few years ago) who hosted the King of Tanzania, the Queen of Jordan, the Prime Minister and First Lady, along with Melinda Gates. Vince will be remembered for the amazing trips to Quebec, his technical skills as he introduced 3D printing, film making, coding and the yearbook production. We will miss them all.

We were so excited to see our Spectrum graduates as they came to pick up the items they left at school and their diplomas. It was so lovely to see the students and parents one last time. We wish you all the best. Grade 5 English stream and Grade 6 French Immersion stream families are invited to come on Tuesday, June 29 between 10:30-12:30 to pick up items left at school and leaving certificates. A separate email with the sign-up information has been shared with the respective families.

As Monday is our last day at 529 Vaughan Road, all other student items have been packed in individual bags and placed into a box for this year’s teacher. You can access these items in September from this year’s teachers. Devices can be returned to any school (except 529 Vaughan Road) until July 2^nd.

We have been in communication with ClearImages for our 2020-2021 class composites and they will be distributed via School Messenger on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. Your child will also receive their 2020-2021 composite next September. If you are interested in individual student photos, please outreach to info@clearimages.ca and they will be able to assist you.

We will be sharing a Virtual Welcome to Kindergarten for our incoming JKs and French Immersion SKs. This will be shared with the respective families on Monday, June 28.

Junior Kindergarten Registration – new dates

Please note that French Immersion will have a double cohort next year, meaning we will intake students in both Junior and Senior Kindergarten into French Immersion in 2021/2022. The following year 2022/2023, entry into French Immersion will only be in Junior Kindergarten. The dates are also very early so watch for registration information in October as registration will take place in November. Families coming into the English stream will also now be able to register starting in November.

Have a wonderful summer. We hope you can enjoy time with family and friends. See you in September!

 

June 18/21 DPS/SA Weekly at a Glance

Hello,

DPS Leaving Class 2021 (Grade 5 English and Grade 6 FI): As outlined by the board, all TDSB schools will be celebrating farewells virtually this school year. 

The staff have collaborated to create a wonderful pre-recorded celebration for our Grade 5 and Grade 6 FI students. An email will be sent out to all families of leaving students for the Virtual Leaving Class Presentation which will take place on Thursday, June 24th at 4:00 p.m. It will be posted and available for families to access throughout the week.

Grade 8 Graduation Reminder

As outlined by the board, all TDSB schools will be celebrating graduations virtually this school year. The staff have collaborated to create a wonderful pre-recorded celebration for our Grade 8 students. An email will be sent out to all Grade 8 families for the Virtual Graduation Presentation which will take place on Tuesday, June 22^nd at 6:00 p.m. It will be posted and available for families to access throughout the week.

School Pick Up/Drop Off of Items

With the news that schools will remain closed for the rest of the 2020-2021 school year, we are now focusing on how students can retrieve their belongings from schools and return any outstanding items, such as text books, that belong to the school.

We have established a process, using Toronto Public Health guidelines, for students and parents/families to come into the school, should you wish to do so, to collect anything left behind and as well as to return any outstanding items. 

Devices and all power cables, cases and chargers that were delivered with the device can begin being returned to any TDSB school now until Friday, July 2 (for elementary schools) and Friday, July 9 (for secondary schools) between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Learn more about returning technology here.

Our process will follow all physical distancing requirements, which means that it will take some time for everyone to have the opportunity to come in. I want to stress that we are being as responsible as possible in how we move through this process and that the number of people who can be in our school at a given time is well below that recommended by Toronto Public Health. Please note that masks or face coverings will be required to enter the building. A limited number will be available but you are encouraged to bring and wear your own. We appreciate your patience and support as we work through this together.

Thank you to all those who completed the GForm indicating a 10 minute window to come in (please only one person per family).

If you are feeling unwell, please do not come to the school. Before entering the building, you will be asked to conduct a self-assessment for any COVID-19 related symptoms, including fever, cough and runny nose and that you have not been in contact with anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19.

When you arrive at the school at your designated time, please:

• conduct self-screening measures
• enter through the front door
• use hand sanitizer and wear a mask 
• respect all physical distancing requirements, staying at least 6 feet away from others
• drop off any items at the entry (include your child’s name, teacher and list of items returned)
• retrieve belongings from classroom
• put any garbage in the bins provided
• exit school property promptly

Non-essential items, such as notebooks and pencils, that are not picked up will be discarded. Clothing and personal items will be packed up and stored until the fall.

I know this is not the way we expected to end the school year but I appreciate your support in making this process as smooth and efficient as possible. I am already looking ahead to the fall when we can be together again in hopefully a more familiar way.

Moving

We are now in the process of planning for the 2021/22 school year. If you are moving, please remember to inform the office as soon as possible by sending an email to Davisville: biljana.svilaric@tdsb.on.ca and Spectrum: jyothisatyan.hiremaglur@tdsb.on.ca

TDSB Return of Borrowed Student Devices:  As per email sent to families from TDSBs Peter Singh on Friday, June 18, 2021.

In preparation for the start of the 2021-22 school year, families that borrowed devices (eg. iPad, Chromebook, Internet Hub) from the TDSB or local school are asked to return them.  

Please return the device, case and all chargers/power cables that were delivered with the device to any TDSB school starting Monday, June 14 until Friday, July 2 (for elementary schools) and Friday, July 9 (for secondary schools) between the hours of 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Schools will receive devices even if remote learning continues. 

 All devices not returned by July 2 will be administratively locked, preventing student login. These devices will need to be returned when school resumes in September. 

 Students enrolled in a summer program run by TDSB may continue using the device for the duration of the summer program and should return the device in September. 

 If you have already returned the device to a TDSB School, please disregard this message.

 If you have any questions, please contact DeviceReturns@tdsb.on.ca. 

NOTE: Rogers Connected for Success offers low cost, high-speed, unlimited Ignite plans starting at $9.99/month and many TDSB families may qualify for the program. Please click the following link for more information on pricing and eligibility requirements.

We appreciate your cooperation with this matter. Thank you.

DPS School Council: Please find the following Indigo link to support Davisville’s fundraising efforts.

https://indigofundraising.flipgive.com/f/1434427

Hearts & Minds Edition-June 2021: Please view the TDSBs Psychological Services June Hearts & Minds-June 2021

Franco Fun for July!: Coordinated by Davisville School Council, we are pleased to be working with Canadian Parents for French for a Franco-Fun program this July, geared towards French Immersion students in Grades 1-3.  Participants will enjoy fun activities online with an experienced Teacher Candidate from York University.    

 The sessions will be held on Zoom, and include 8 sessions: Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-7 PM, starting on July 5^th, running until July 28^th.

 Spaces are limited, and registration is on a first come, first served basis.  Contact person for the program is Charles Zhu (Cxzhu@yahoo.ca).

 Link to register: https://form.jotform.com/211676262701250

Toronto Public Library Summer Programs:

TD Summer Reading Club

The TD Summer Reading Club is Canada’s biggest, bilingual summer reading program for kids of all ages, interests and abilities. This free Club is offered at all of our Toronto Public Library branches. The Club celebrates Canadian authors, illustrators and stories, and inspires kids to explore the fun of reading their way, with the goal of  building a lifelong love of reading.  Kids can visit a Toronto Public Library branch to pick up their free reading kit to track their reading.    The TD Summer Reading Club kids website will go live on June 15 at tdsummerreadingclub.ca  

For more information see the digital program brochure or family information letter.

 Toronto Public Library Summer Wonder 

TPL’s Summer Wonder is a set of virtual programs and activities for children 6-12 and their parents/caregivers. Each feature of Summer Wonder is designed to promote wonder, creativity and discovery, and encourages families to read and learn together all summer long.   From June 14 to September 4, kids and families can post a question on our Wonder Wall, take part in a Creativity Challenge, and access a range of programs including Arts & Performances, Author Visits, Camps & Workshops, French, and STEM. Families can find all of these program listings online at tpl.ca/summerwonder.  

For more information see the Summer Wonder flyer.

June 11/21 DPS& SA Weekly at a Glance

Hello,

Welcome to our beautiful sunny and warm weather. We hope that this communication finds you and your families well.

Thank you for your guidance, perseverance, and resilience in support of our students and your children.

Let's hope the last few weeks bring forth many bright days outdoors in keeping with our public health measures and Covid guidelines.

Stay well and enjoy!

Davisville Gift Cards: 

Thank you to all the families who responded regarding the new gift cards. Families who received gift cards earlier this year will receive another 2 cards from the Toronto Foundation for Student Success through an additional grant they received. Families who requested during this process will receive gift cards in both June and July. These gift cards are from Davisville’s snack budget for this year. We are happy to be able to get some of these funds back into the hands of our families.

Davisville & Spectrum Time Capsule at New Site: We are preparing the time capsule for the new school. We are still looking for any items from the past that you think might be cool to add. It will be installed in the fall. If you have any items for consideration, please contact shona.farrelly@tdsb.on.ca

Davisville School Council Meeting: Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. Please use the following link: June Council Agenda 

Davisville Parent School Council is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

 Topic: Davisville Jr. PS School Council Meeting, June 17, 2021

Time: Jun 17, 2021 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Davisville School Council Oreos in June: To celebrate the end of this school year, Davisville Parent Council felt

milk and cookies were what everyone needed. So with some help from our friends at Rooks to Cooks, we’re making Oreos! Please have a look at Oreos in June for further information and sign up! Space is limited so be sure to sign up quickly.

2021 Summer Well-Being Guide: has a variety of culturally-responsive resources and accessible activities for students and families. Information on where and how to reach out for help is also included. In addition, on page 3 of the guide, there are details and contact information to register for various Summer Groups offered by TDSB Professional Support Services Staff for students and caregivers.  2021 Summer Well-Being Guide

WHAT ARE TDSB SECONDARY ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS?:

Alternative schools are safe, highly engaged, smaller school environments. They use non-traditional hands-on approaches to learning the required Ontario Ministry of Education Curriculum. Each school has a distinct identity and focus, such as democratic education, holistic learning, physical art, mindful living, entrepreneurship, social justice, community outreach and more. These schools are ideal for students seeking an alternative to mainstream education and who want to take an active role in their own learning. EdVance is a program specifically for 18-20-year-olds completing their high school diploma.

Parents and students interested in learning more about secondary alternative schools (grades 9-12, grades 10-12, grades 11-12) are encouraged to look at the following resources and contact the lead educators of the alternative school identified in the resources:

• Alternative & EdVance Schools Guide

• Alternative Schools – Find Your School (TDSB site)

• Indigenous Education @ TDSB (TDSB site)

• TDSB Secondary Alternative Schools Website (external site)

• Alternative Schools Info Card

To support families in the process of selecting a secondary school, particularly learning about the programming available at the TDSB Alternative schools, we will be hosting the following events for students/families in the 2021-2022 school year:

• Grade 8 Virtual Secondary Alternative Schools Information Fairs for Grade 8 students/families in November

• Virtual Elementary Alternative Schools Information Fair in November

• Virtual Secondary Alternative Schools Information Fair in January and June 

Alternative Secondary School Information: TDSB Alternative Secondary Schools

Summer Literacy Resources & Other Resources:

Our school psychologist, Maueen Jean is sharing the following resources:

 Readers by pattern:

https://portal.flyleafpublishing.com/learners-resources/

 Phonics based readers:

https://www.readingbear.org/

Phonics games, letter formation, sight words   (the math games are also good):

https://www.ictgames.com/mobilePage/literacy.html

 Reading comprehension and vocabulary – this requires parent support but videos are neat

https://www.khanacademy.org/ela

Tip sheets for parents by grade in various languages  - Clearly written and presented, PDFs available

https://www.readingrockets.org/article/reading-tips-parents-multiple-languages

 A few other neat low-cost or free things:

Camp Kinda

https://campkinda.org/

Ideas for summer activities:

Virtual camps

https://www.toront.ca/explore-enjoy/recreation/virtual-recreation/

Toronto Public Library digital card (for families who don’t yet have a library card)

https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/register/

Libby app is an easy way to access books.

Grab and go bundles at the library (sorted by age and theme) are also great.  No planning ahead!

School Year Calendar 2020-2021 The last day of class for elementary students is June 29, 2021 The last offical day for secondary students is June 28, 2021 - Note: the last day of class for secondary students is June 23. June 24, 25, and 28 are Credit Rescue days.  School Year Calendar 2021-2022 First day of classes for students is September 9, 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