Hello,
We have included some images so that you can enjoy the inside and outside view of the school: Week of Oct 18
Hindu Heritage Month Poster Contest:
Sri Rama: Epitome of love, compassion, duty and service. The HHM Poster Challenge has begun for all K-12 students. What does the theme mean to your students? Could their digital representations be one of this year's winners? Due Date: Wednesday, October 20 by 3pm. Should additional information be required, please contact Marisa Chiu, Executive Officer, Business Services and Executive Lead for Somali Heritage Month at the TDSB at marisa.chiu@tdsb.on.ca.
Supporting Youth in a Digital World:
Session for Parents/Caregivers
Tuesday October 19, 2021 @ 7:30pm
Keeping kids safe in the ever-changing online world. Learn tips from communications experts from Telus Wise. Find the links on the tdsbHUB.ca calendar.
A Different Booklist Cultural Centre Virtual Event - Oct 26:
The Centre of Excellence for Black Student Achievement in partnership with A Different Booklist Cultural Centre invites self-identifying Black-African, Afro-Caribbean, and Black community members to a virtual event on October 26, 2021 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Conversations will focus on how to promote meaningful and collaborative school-community engagement and how to implement the mandates of the Centre of Excellence for Black Student Achievement. Registration is now open.
If you missed the 1st round, please come share your thoughts with us!
Virtual Drop-Ins:
Our Professional Support Services team offers weekly virtual drop-in times where you can connect directly with a staff member to help answer questions and provide support to help you and your child. The drop-ins are beginning this week.
➡️Tuesdays 10-11 am
Grade 8 to Grade 9 Transitions Information Sessions:
To support our Grade 8 students and families, the TDSB will be hosting two (2) Grade 8 to Grade 9 Transitions Information Sessions for Families that focus on the Top 10 Tips and Considerations in the Transition to High School. This presentation is designed to augment the work already taking place through virtual secondary open houses and at the Grade 8 schools.
The Grade 8 Information Session for Grade 8 Families will take place on Monday, November 1, 2021. The session for LC1 and LC4 students and schools will take place from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. via Zoom. Click here to join the LC1/LC4 Information Session Webinar. In the event that the webinars reach capacity, families can watch the live YouTube stream. Families can request interpretation services for this event in advance, by completing this online form.
Presenters will highlight the key practical aspects regarding the process of transitioning to high school, including an introduction to course selection, optional attendance, regular programs, specialized programs, alternative schools, key dates, and more.
Presenters include:
· Renée N. Rawlins – Program Coordinator, Guidance & Career Development
· Priya Mistry – Assistant Program Coordinator, Guidance & Career Development
· Bianca Angheloni – Assistant, Program Coordinator, Guidance & Career Development
· Volunteer Secondary Guidance Staff – to help answer general high school and program-specific questions that may arise during the presentation
These sessions will take place via Zoom as follows:
Click here for event flyer - event flyer
Grade 8 families can view the list of Secondary School Virtual Open Houses and Information Sessions by clicking here.
Free adult classes for computer, math, reading and writing skills : If you or someone you know is interested in improving their computer, math, reading and writing skills to gain more employment opportunities, consider the TDSB Community Services – Essential Skills Upgrading program today! Visit www.upgrademyskills.ca, call 416-396-6905, or email upgrading@tdsb.on.ca to register or to contact Program Coordinator, Carol Visser.
Free English classes with on-site childcare services: New immigrants (protected persons and permanent residents) can take free English instruction classes at TDSB’s Community Services Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) program. All 12 locations offer free on-site childminding services. See www.linctoronto.ca or email LINC@tdsb.on.ca to register or to contact Program Coordinator, Trent Churchill.
We have included some images so that you can enjoy the inside and outside view of the school: Week of Oct 18
Davisville Curriculum Night/Week: Tuesday, October 26, 2021:
The following is the Zoom link for you to join the Davisville Curriculum Night Introduction from 6:00-6:20 p.m. during which time Ms. Farrelly and Ms. Bozzo, along with our School Settlement Worker and School Council Executive will be sharing information.
Teachers will also be connecting with their parents/guardians in a variety of ways throughout the week by sharing their curricular plans for the year. Some ways of this happening: virtual meetings, pre-recorded messages, direct phone calls along with a copy of their Long Range Plans for the year. These handouts may be sent home in hard copy, sent electronically or posted in your child’s Google classroom or Brightspace. Please feel free to call the school to also connect with your child’s teacher.
Davisville School Council 2021-2022:
This week our Davisville School Council Elections were held and the following is the 2021-2022 Davisville School Council Executive:
Lynne LeBlanc and Geordie Sabbagh: Council Co-Chairs
Ricardo McRae: Treasurer
Communications: Morgan Hedges
Secretary: Vanaja Vanam
Class Connector: Ulrica Jobe
Events: Steph Rickard Chadda, Beata Szatan, Diana Oriano
Thank you to the above individuals, our 19 Parent Representatives and all who attended and participated in this year's election. Please everyone continue to attend as such participation is important to your representation and diversity which comprises our great community.
Spectrum School Council 2021-2022:
Last week our Spectrum School Council Elections were held and the following is the 2021-2022 Spectrum School Council Executive:
Pauline Dolovich: Council Chair (Acclaimed) and Holly Jasiura, Co-Chair
Michele Henry: Secretary
Jennifer Garber and Noa Rabinowicz: Co-Treasurers
Thank you all for supporting Spectrum Alternative Sr. School for the 2021-22 academic year. We appreciate all your contributions and look forward to your presence at our Council meetings throughout the year.
School Visit: Friday, October 22:
Trustee Shelley Laskin, Trustee Chernos Lin and TDSB Board Chair Alexander Brown, thank you for touring today at Davisville and Spectrum. They even got to have a try at music class with Mr. Shragge as you can view in our weekly DPS/SA photos as per the link above.
Virtual Character Education Trait School Assembly: Friday, October 29 at 10:40:
Please join us at the following link: https://meet.google.com/pon-yojc-kio?hs=122&authuser=0
Halloween/Costume/PJ Day: Friday, October 29, 2021:
It's almost Halloween. While we look forward to celebrating, we encourage students to be mindful of their choice of costume. Caricatures of peoples' cultures are offensive and hurtful. Students may choose to dress up in a costume, in their pyjamas, or for
Halloween if they wish. While we aim to have some fun and enjoy the day,
please remember to adhere to the following guidelines:
- Students must continue to wear masks underneath their costumes.
- Students can only bring their
own food/healthy treats.
The students will be having an outdoor walking parade (weather permitted) around the school yard. You are welcome to join by spectating on the exterior of the fence along Millwood.
Period 5: 12:55-1:25 Cohort 1-Galimberti, Paras, Johnson, Waung, Breslaw, Zaouia
Period 6: 1:35-2:05 Cohort 2-Tiralongo, Baillie, Bogner/Boban, Viner
Period 7: 2:30-3:00 Cohort 3-Armus/Dombrower, Harnick, Hannah, Andreasen, Kule
Kindergarten: The Kindergarten classes will have 2 cohorts which will walk along Millwood to the Salvation Army for an outdoor parade and then return to the school.
Cohort 1-Karacostas/Mousa, Juriansz/Abdi, Kang/He leaving at 1:45 and returning at 2:00
Cohort 2-Zahora, Guerin/Kabeya, Heath/Parveen leaving at 2:00 and returning at 2:15
Early French Immersion:
Students who will be
entering Junior Kindergarten and Senior Kindergarten in 2022 will be eligible
to apply to the Early French Immersion program during the November 2021
application period. Moving forward (2023), the only entry point for Early
French Immersion will be Junior Kindergarten. The application to the
Early French Immersion program will remain an online process managed by the
Central French Department and will take place during the month of November. All
information and the online application are available at www.tdsb.on.ca/french website or click on Early French Immersion. Early French
Immersion: Applications must be completed online between November 1 and
November.
French Immersion
Virtual Web Chat Information Sessions for families interested in the
application and placement process for the Early French Immersion program (JK
and SK Entry for September 2022 only) will be held in November
2021. Please note: To participate in a live scheduled web chat, please
visit this web page and a link will be available to join on the
dates/times as outlined.- November 8, 2021 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- November 15, 2021 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Hindu Heritage Month Poster Contest:
Sri Rama: Epitome of love, compassion, duty and service. The HHM Poster Challenge has begun for all K-12 students. What does the theme mean to your students? Could their digital representations be one of this year's winners? Due Date: Wednesday, October 20 by 3pm. Should additional information be required, please contact Marisa Chiu, Executive Officer, Business Services and Executive Lead for Somali Heritage Month at the TDSB at marisa.chiu@tdsb.on.ca.
Supporting Youth in a Digital World:
Session for Parents/Caregivers
Tuesday October 19, 2021 @ 7:30pm
Keeping kids safe in the ever-changing online world. Learn tips from communications experts from Telus Wise. Find the links on the tdsbHUB.ca calendar.
A Different Booklist Cultural Centre Virtual Event - Oct 26:
The Centre of Excellence for Black Student Achievement in partnership with A Different Booklist Cultural Centre invites self-identifying Black-African, Afro-Caribbean, and Black community members to a virtual event on October 26, 2021 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Conversations will focus on how to promote meaningful and collaborative school-community engagement and how to implement the mandates of the Centre of Excellence for Black Student Achievement. Registration is now open.
If you missed the 1st round, please come share your thoughts with us!
Virtual Drop-Ins:
Our Professional Support Services team offers weekly virtual drop-in times where you can connect directly with a staff member to help answer questions and provide support to help you and your child. The drop-ins are beginning this week.
➡️Tuesdays 10-11 am
Grade 8 to Grade 9 Transitions Information Sessions:
To support our Grade 8 students and families, the TDSB will be hosting two (2) Grade 8 to Grade 9 Transitions Information Sessions for Families that focus on the Top 10 Tips and Considerations in the Transition to High School. This presentation is designed to augment the work already taking place through virtual secondary open houses and at the Grade 8 schools.
The Grade 8 Information Session for Grade 8 Families will take place on Monday, November 1, 2021. The session for LC1 and LC4 students and schools will take place from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. via Zoom. Click here to join the LC1/LC4 Information Session Webinar. In the event that the webinars reach capacity, families can watch the live YouTube stream. Families can request interpretation services for this event in advance, by completing this online form.
Presenters will highlight the key practical aspects regarding the process of transitioning to high school, including an introduction to course selection, optional attendance, regular programs, specialized programs, alternative schools, key dates, and more.
Presenters include:
· Renée N. Rawlins – Program Coordinator, Guidance & Career Development
· Priya Mistry – Assistant Program Coordinator, Guidance & Career Development
· Bianca Angheloni – Assistant, Program Coordinator, Guidance & Career Development
· Volunteer Secondary Guidance Staff – to help answer general high school and program-specific questions that may arise during the presentation
These sessions will take place via Zoom as follows:
|
Date |
Time |
Learning Centres |
Webinar Link |
Live Youtube |
|
November 1, 2021 |
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
LC1 & LC4 |
Grade 8 families can view the list of Secondary School Virtual Open Houses and Information Sessions by clicking here.
Free adult classes for computer, math, reading and writing skills : If you or someone you know is interested in improving their computer, math, reading and writing skills to gain more employment opportunities, consider the TDSB Community Services – Essential Skills Upgrading program today! Visit www.upgrademyskills.ca, call 416-396-6905, or email upgrading@tdsb.on.ca to register or to contact Program Coordinator, Carol Visser.
Free English classes with on-site childcare services: New immigrants (protected persons and permanent residents) can take free English instruction classes at TDSB’s Community Services Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) program. All 12 locations offer free on-site childminding services. See www.linctoronto.ca or email LINC@tdsb.on.ca to register or to contact Program Coordinator, Trent Churchill.
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