Trustee Shelley Laskin Weekly Updates

Friday, 18 June 2021

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 22nd 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 5th, running until July 28th.

 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.

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