Week Ending March 25

Hello,
Great news!!! The Kindergarten East yard is now ready for use. Therefore, please use the respective Kindergarten East yard to drop off and pick up your children for the following classes: Heath/Parveen, Zahora, and Guerin/Kabeya. As well, we have had the fencing removed from the central yard, therefore students now have access to all exterior areas. Thank you for your patience.

Virtual Character Education Assembly: Friday, April 1, at 10:35 a.m.
Please join us if you are able using the following link:  Virtual Character Education Assembly (nickname: assembly)

Conversations that Rock! Deep Conversations to build relationships with our Children 
How was your day at school? Our relationships with our children is something we are always trying to cultivate and expand. How can we continue to have authentic and meaningful conversations with our children? How can we use conversations to understand our children's interests, ideas and ambitions, as well as help them think critically about the world and their role in creating inclusive spaces? In this interactive workshop, we’ll consider the importance of continued conversations with our children, go through some prompts that can help us engage with our children in a deep way, as well reflect on our own experiences as adults so that we can continue to help our children become their best selves, as well as advocates for others.
In this interactive workshop, we’ll consider the importance of continued conversations with our children, go through some prompts that can help us engage with our children in a deep way, as well reflect on our own experiences as adults so that we can continue to help our children become their best selves, as well as advocates for others. 
Led by Rabia Khokhar, Equity and Education Consultant
Please see the following flyer: Conversations that Rock
Thursday April 7 - 6:00 pm via Zoom. 
Pre-registerhere:https://tdsb-ca.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYucu-grD0uHtHkj0mlsv2c4qA5Mtha8KJe

Summer School In-Peron at Deer Park:
Please see the following flyer Deer Park In-Person for summer school opportunities.

Elementary Summer School The focus of the Elementary Summer School Program is to continue student learning and 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 in-person to students in K to Grade 8, from July 4 to July 29, 2022. This year, one online (remote) summer school program will be available. Registration Information - Program Dates: July 4-29, 2022 - Registration is online. Program delivery method is in-person this year.  One remote (online) program is available.  Please see full list of programs. Most classes run for three (3) hours from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., except for four (4) full day sites that run 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. which include: Alexander Stirling, Flemington, Rose Avenue and Yorkwoods. Please note, there are limited spaces available for both in-person and remote (online) programs. The remote (online) program is NOT associated with a particular school. Students who are registered will be grouped by grade and assigned an online teacher. Earth Hour Earth Hour, is a world-wide celebration where millions of people around the world turn off their lights for one hour to tackle the dual challenges facing the planet – climate change and loss of nature. Earth Hour started off as a lights-off event in Sydney, Australia, in 2007. It has grown to engage 192 countries and territories to raise awareness for energy consumption and effects on the environment. By turning off non-essential electricity, participants join a global movement to raise awareness and take action for a healthy planet. For more information, please visit Earth Hour Reports. During Earth Hour, TDSB schools and offices are asked to go as electricity-free as possible for ONE HOUR on March 25th at 2pm. Wherever possible, our schools and offices will turn off alll interior lighting and any non-essential electronics and powerbars. In 2011, the TDSB experienced its highest reduction in energy usage (29.9%.) at schools and offices. This year energy reduction will be tracked at each TDSB school, with the top 25 Elementary and Secondary schools getting a shout out! Let’s make this year our biggest energy reduction ever! This Earth Hour on March 26th, millions around the world will be turning off the lights and speaking up why nature matters. Families and community members can participate from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Consider registering your actions or event at the Global Earth Hour website. Share your #TDSBEarthHour actions with @EcoSchoolsTDSB. Tell us if your school is already going beyond Earth Hour itself! Do students take an active role in organizing the campaign? Inspire and challenge other schools across the city. Respect the Rules - No Dogs Allowed on School Grounds Dogs are not allowed on school property at any time. Many people are surprised to learn that City of Toronto By-Laws and TDSB Policy prohibit dogs (leashed or unleashed) being on school property.   Please respect  children’s play spaces. And please do not verbally abuse TDSB caretaking staff - I am hearing that when members of the public and caretakers onsite try and inform dog owners, they are met with threats and intimidation.