Last Blog Week Ending June 30

Wishing all students, staff, parents/caregivers a fabulous summer. We will see you back in September.

Stay strong.

Aquatic Centre Update:

Many parents have been asking about construction of the new Aquatic Centre on the west side of our school.  Construction is scheduled to begin in the ‘Fall of 2022’.  Prior to the project beginning, parents will be invited to a community safety meeting to explain how the city will manage the project and help maintain a safe environment for our students and community.  Stay tuned for more details in the fall!

New Playground Update:

Our playscape is scheduled to begin installation in the middle of September. It should take a few weeks to complete the installation.  We will send out details about exact dates in September.

Virtual School 2021-2022 Devices and Virtual Learning Devices 2022-2023:

This is a reminder to please return the TDSB loaned student devices that were being used for VS this year to your homeschool. IT Services will be administratively locking unreturned devices that were loaned to support remote learning from March 2020 to June 2022. This will occur on June 30, 2022. The locking process will cause the devices to be non-functional to anyone.

As well, students participating in virtual learning next school year, will be provided with a device (Chromebook) by IT Services. The devices will be shipped to the student's 2021-2022 home school the week of August 29 for the student to pick up prior to the first day of school. Devices should have been requested at the time of registration.

Davisville Play Day:

It was a fantastic day had by all. We thank the Play Day Committee for providing this wonderful opportunity for our students from JK-Grade 6.

Hearts and Minds Summer Newsletter:

Please refer to the summer edition of the Hearts and Minds Summer Newsletter.

Summer School Mobile Clinic:

Toronto Public Health will be busy this summer providing free vaccinations to Grade 7-12 students who missed their Meningococcal, Hepatitis B and/or Human Papillomavirus vaccines. COVID-19 vaccines and dental and oral health screening will also be available. The vaccines available at these clinics may not be free at doctor’s offices. Protect yourself against cancer, meningitis and serious infections. To find a clinic near you, visit www.tphbookings.ca

Thank you,

Toronto Public Health

TDSB Summer Well-Being Guide:

The TDSB Summer 2022 Well-Being Guide has been translated into 19 languages. It includes fun & free summer programs/activities & culturally responsive & accessible mental health & well-being supports. You can find it here: https://www.tdsb.on.ca/School-Year-2021-22/Mental-Health-and-Well-Being/Summer-Well-Being-Guide

Outdoor Summer Family Activities:

With summer fast approaching, students will be looking for things to do. Getting outside, where possible, is a great way to enjoy the summer and connect with others. 

Parents/caregivers/guardians can help support outdoor learning at school and beyond. Time spent outdoors is beneficial to everyone and improves physical and mental health, and well-being. There are lots of great ways to get outside as a family and enjoy the physical and mental health benefits from being outdoors. Outdoor activities provide a much-needed screen break and can be as simple as taking a walk or sitting outside.

For suggestions on Outdoor Family Activities, check out the TDSB website: https://www.tdsb.on.ca/learningoutdoors/Resources-for-your-Family/Outdoor

Summer programs 2022:

Did you know? 

The TDSB offers a wide range of enriching summer programs for children, youth and even adults.  

Here is a list of the elementary offerings. Please note that some programs may be full.  

- Elementary Summer School

- Extended Day Program – Summer Camp

- International Languages and African Heritage Language & Culture Program

- Outdoor Education Summer Camp

- Summer Music & Art Camps

Please see the website for more information: https://www.tdsb.on.ca/About-Us/Innovation/Summer-Programs

Davisville and Spectrum Safe Arrival/Student Absence:

Student Pick-up Form:

Please see the following for  2021-2022 Davisville/Spectrum: Student Form For Early Pick-Up*Only*
Please make sure form is submitted prior to 12:00 p.m.  for early pick up.

School Bus Delays/Cancellations: 
TDSB website reporting delays or bus cancellations: www.torontoschoolbus.org
Davisville Spiritwear:

Please Call School Messenger directly 1-833-250-2290, between (7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.) to report child(ren’s)absence for the current day or future date. If you do not report your child(ren’s) absence(s) prior to the start of school day you will be contacted by School Messenger and you must indicate the reason for the absence.

absence. Please respond to safe arrival calls. The telephone number 833-250-2290 will display on the caller ID.

To order Davisville spiritwear check school cashonline, or visit  davisvillepublicschool.entripyshops.com

School Trustee's Weekly Newsletter - Ward 8:

• For updates regarding topics affecting the TDSB, please subscribe to Shelley Laskin's weekly newsletter.

Week Ending June 24

Report Card Distribution:

In-Person Students: Printed Reports will be sent home on Tuesday, June 28. Please check your child's bag for the printed Report.

Virtual Students: Electronic Reports will be emailed to parent/caregiver email address on file on Tuesday, June 28. Please ensure with your child's educator that we have your up-to-date email address.

Saying Goodbye:

It is that time of the year when we share the names of the staff whom will be leaving. They are as follows: Sheena McGuire (DECE with Ms. Kang), Najat Mousa (DECE with Ms. Juriansz), Natali Juriansz (JK/SK Long-Term Occasional Teacher), Jillian Guerin (JK/SK Long-Term Occasional Teacher), Kacey Coutain (Community Safety Monitor), Nina Boban (French Immersion Long-Term Occasional Teacher), Tiia Pfiszstner (.5 Teacher), Claire Dombrower (Teacher), and Jenna Zahora (FI Teacher).

As mentioned a few weeks ago in our blog, Biljana Svilaric (Office Administrator) and Fay Chang (Teacher/Librarian) will be retiring as well.

Thank you for your partnership and dedication, and engagement of our students, staff, parents/caregivers, and community.

We will miss you and wish you much continued health and happiness.

2022 Grade 5 and Grade 6 French Immersion Farewell and  Grade 8 Graduation:

Congratulations to the students who are part of the 2022 leaving class. Congratulations to our Grade 8 graduates. We hope your time at Davisville and Spectrum was filled with many positive memories with staff and students and opportunities filled with education and achievement success.

Best of luck with your academic transition. Enjoy and take advantage of the wonders that present!

School Start and End Times 2022-2023:

Please note that the  start times will be as follows:

JK/SK-9:10 Start-3:10 End-**Supervision commences 15 minutes prior to start of day and ends 15 minutes from end of day.

Grade 1-6-8:55 Start-3:25 End-**Supervision commences 15 minutes prior to start of day and ends 15 Specminutes from end of day.

Students taking student transportation will be supervised upon arrival and until departure of school bus.

Friday, June 24, 2022-Principal and Vice-Principals for the Day!

Costume Day: Monday, June 27!

We are pleased to announce that the following student Bhoomi (Gr 2) was Principal for half the day on Friday. Bhoomi decided that as part of her responsibilities she would like the students to dress up in a costume on Monday, June 27. As well, Bhoomi offered that the students watch a video for some part of the afternoon on Friday. 

Lyla (Gr 4)and Norah (Gr 4) were Vice-Principals for half the day as well on Friday. As part of their leadership they decided the students would participate in the following on Friday: gum chewing or Starburst afternoon, music playing over the Public Announcement system from 3:15-3:30 and an extended afternoon recess.

They did a wonderful job supervising and supporting our staff and students. They would make wonderful TDSB future Administrators. We loved working alongside you! 

Davisville and Spectrum Pride Parade:

Thank you to Spectrum for leading us in our Pride parade this afternoon. Thank you to our parent/caregiver volunteers who helped us along our walking route. Happy Pride weekend!

Virtual School Message 2021-2022:

As the year comes to a close, we want to thank you for all of your support this year. This has been a year of adjustments and changes but with your help, we have tried to maintain a focus on student wellbeing and achievement. We hope that all students and families enjoy a relaxing, and safe summer vacation and we look forward to seeing you on Wednesday September 7 (please note the Tuesday after the Labour Day holiday Monday is a PA day, and there is no school for students).

For students who will be returning to In-Person learning next year from a Virtual Learning class this year, we can’t wait to see you in person again. For students in Virtual Learning classes this year, we wish you the very best in the future and thank you for joining us this year. 

Enjoy the summer everyone!

Last Day of School Reminder: Thursday, June 30, 2022

School Counil Thank You:

Davisille and Spectrum staff would like to thank you for your participation, involvement, support, volunteer efforts, and your wonderful presence in making our return to in-person at our new site a year to be remembered with many firsts and many return events.

We can't do it without you. You make a difference and we look forward to next year.

Summer School Mobile Clinic:

Toronto Public Health will be busy this summer providing free vaccinations to Grade 7-12 students who missed their Meningococcal, Hepatitis B and/or Human Papillomavirus vaccines. COVID-19 vaccines and dental and oral health screening will also be available. The vaccines available at these clinics may not be free at doctor’s offices. Protect yourself against cancer, meningitis and serious infections. To find a clinic near you, visit www.tphbookings.ca

Thank you,

Toronto Public Health

TDSB Summer Well-Being Guide:

The TDSB Summer 2022 Well-Being Guide has been translated into 19 languages. It includes fun & free summer programs/activities & culturally responsive & accessible mental health & well-being supports. You can find it here: https://www.tdsb.on.ca/School-Year-2021-22/Mental-Health-and-Well-Being/Summer-Well-Being-Guide

Outdoor Summer Family Activities:

With summer fast approaching, students will be looking for things to do. Getting outside, where possible, is a great way to enjoy the summer and connect with others. 

Parents/caregivers/guardians can help support outdoor learning at school and beyond. Time spent outdoors is beneficial to everyone and improves physical and mental health, and well-being. There are lots of great ways to get outside as a family and enjoy the physical and mental health benefits from being outdoors. Outdoor activities provide a much-needed screen break and can be as simple as taking a walk or sitting outside.

For suggestions on Outdoor Family Activities, check out the TDSB website: https://www.tdsb.on.ca/learningoutdoors/Resources-for-your-Family/Outdoor

Summer programs 2022:

Did you know? 

The TDSB offers a wide range of enriching summer programs for children, youth and even adults.  

Here is a list of the elementary offerings. Please note that some programs may be full.  

- Elementary Summer School

- Extended Day Program – Summer Camp

- International Languages and African Heritage Language & Culture Program

- Outdoor Education Summer Camp

- Summer Music & Art Camps

Please see the website for more information: https://www.tdsb.on.ca/About-Us/Innovation/Summer-Programs

Davisville and Spectrum Safe Arrival/Student Absence:

Student Pick-up Form:

Please see the following for  2021-2022 Davisville/Spectrum: Student Form For Early Pick-Up*Only*
Please make sure form is submitted prior to 12:00 p.m.  for early pick up.

School Bus Delays/Cancellations: 
TDSB website reporting delays or bus cancellations: www.torontoschoolbus.org
Davisville Spiritwear:

Please Call School Messenger directly 1-833-250-2290, between (7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.) to report child(ren’s)absence for the current day or future date. If you do not report your child(ren’s) absence(s) prior to the start of school day you will be contacted by School Messenger and you must indicate the reason for the absence.

absence. Please respond to safe arrival calls. The telephone number 833-250-2290 will display on the caller ID.

To order Davisville spiritwear check school cashonline, or visit  davisvillepublicschool.entripyshops.com

School Trustee's Weekly Newsletter - Ward 8:

• For updates regarding topics affecting the TDSB, please subscribe to Shelley Laskin's weekly newsletter.

Week Ending June 17

Parent Council Meeting:

It’s the final Parent Council Meeting – IN-PERSON and ON-LINE!!!!!!

With special guests – Rabia Khokhar and Nancy Sands 

A special Parent Council Meeting with virtual guests Rabia Khokhar and Nancy Sands, who will speak on Advocating for your children within the TDSB.  We will also be discussing the role of Council within that framework and looking ahead to 2023.  How can we make Council better work for you? 

TUESDAY MAY 21,  6:30 pm – 8:30 pm  

If you are coming in-person, there will be a SCHOOL TOUR from 6:15-6:30.  Please meet in the foyer.

The meeting will take place in the library starting at 6:30 pm.

 For those who would like to remain on-line, the link is:

Zoom link -  https://tdsb-ca.zoom.us/j/91861064010?pwd=RzUxYmY0bktTRkxVcVpCOGlIZjVIQT09

 Please join us. Your voice is needed as we want to ensure we are hearing everyone, and being relevant for all. 

Link and agenda can be found here if you’re scrambling on Tuesday! https://davisvilleparents.com/home/parentcouncil 

If you have questions or want to bring something up at Council, don’t hesitate to reach out to council@davisvilleparents.com.

 Toronto Public Library Summer Programs:  Summer Reading Club and Summer Wonder (elementary):  

TD Summer Reading Club

Elementary schools will have received information about the Summer Reading Club to send home with students in June.  The 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 13 at tdsummerreadingclub.ca 

Many schools find it helpful to have the teacher-librarian or classroom teacher discuss this program and other public library offerings during the month of June to support summer reading and to connect students and families with local library branches and online reading options over the summer.   

Toronto Public Library Summer Wonder 

From June 13 to September 3, kids can participate in arts and STEM based programs in both English and French at Toronto Public Library branches and online. Programs and workshops are designed to keep kids ages 6-12 years engaged in reading and learning year round. Families can find all of these program listings online at tpl.ca/summerwonder  

Outdoor Summer Family Activities:

With summer fast approaching, students will be looking for things to do. Getting outside, where possible, is a great way to enjoy the summer and connect with others. 

Parents/caregivers/guardians can help support outdoor learning at school and beyond. Time spent outdoors is beneficial to everyone and improves physical and mental health, and well-being. There are lots of great ways to get outside as a family and enjoy the physical and mental health benefits from being outdoors. Outdoor activities provide a much-needed screen break and can be as simple as taking a walk or sitting outside.

For suggestions on Outdoor Family Activities, check out the TDSB website: https://www.tdsb.on.ca/learningoutdoors/Resources-for-your-Family/Outdoor

Summer programs 2022:

Did you know? 

The TDSB offers a wide range of enriching summer programs for children, youth and even adults.  

Here is a list of the elementary offerings. Please note that some programs may be full.  

- Elementary Summer School

- Extended Day Program – Summer Camp

- International Languages and African Heritage Language & Culture Program

- Outdoor Education Summer Camp

- Summer Music & Art Camps

Please see the website for more information: https://www.tdsb.on.ca/About-Us/Innovation/Summer-Programs

Davisville and Spectrum Safe Arrival/Student Absence:

Student Pick-up Form:

Please see the following for  2021-2022 Davisville/Spectrum: Student Form For Early Pick-Up*Only*
Please make sure form is submitted prior to 12:00 p.m.  for early pick up.

School Bus Delays/Cancellations: 
TDSB website reporting delays or bus cancellations: www.torontoschoolbus.org
Davisville Spiritwear:

Please Call School Messenger directly 1-833-250-2290, between (7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.) to report child(ren’s)absence for the current day or future date. If you do not report your child(ren’s) absence(s) prior to the start of school day you will be contacted by School Messenger and you must indicate the reason for the absence.

absence. Please respond to safe arrival calls. The telephone number 833-250-2290 will display on the caller ID.

To order Davisville spiritwear check school cashonline, or visit  davisvillepublicschool.entripyshops.com

School Trustee's Weekly Newsletter - Ward 8:

• For updates regarding topics affecting the TDSB, please subscribe to Shelley Laskin's weekly newsletter.

Week Ending June 10

Davisville Retirements To Announce:

Biljana Svilaric our wonderful Office Administrator will be retiring. She has spent many wonderful years at the TDSB and we have been very fortunate to have her amongst our community. We thank her for being a part of our team and families. We wish you the best! Enjoy the adventures in health!

As well, we bid a happy retirement to Fay Chang. Fay has left an indelible impression on the many students that she has educated. We are fortunate to have had Fay be a part of our Davisville fabric.  May your heart continue to be touched just like the hearts and minds that you touch! A big thank you!

Message from Mrs. Chang:

The students really enjoyed signing books out of the library this year. They really missed it during the lockdown. However, we now need to collect all the books so that they are available for the students next year. 

The library is now closed for circulation of books. Please return any outstanding books to the library as soon as possible. Overdue notices for missing books will be sent home the week of June 20 - 24. 

 After 30 years of teaching, it is now time for me to take a step back.I will be retiring at the end of this school year. I have truly enjoyed my teaching career and the time that I have spent at Davisville P.S.! 

 I would like to thank all the parents and guardians for their support over the past four years. 

All the best, 

Fay Chang

Davisville Party: Monday, June 13 from 3:45-6:15

Summer programs 2022:

Did you know? 

The TDSB offers a wide range of enriching summer programs for children, youth and even adults.  

Here is a list of the elementary offerings. Please note that some programs may be full.  

- Elementary Summer School

- Extended Day Program – Summer Camp

- International Languages and African Heritage Language & Culture Program

- Outdoor Education Summer Camp

- Summer Music & Art Camps

Please see the website for more information: https://www.tdsb.on.ca/About-Us/Innovation/Summer-Programs

Davisville and Spectrum Safe Arrival/Student Absence:

Student Pick-up Form:

Please see the following for  2021-2022 Davisville/Spectrum: Student Form For Early Pick-Up*Only*
Please make sure form is submitted prior to 12:00 p.m.  for early pick up.

School Bus Delays/Cancellations: 
TDSB website reporting delays or bus cancellations: www.torontoschoolbus.org
Davisville Spiritwear:

Please Call School Messenger directly 1-833-250-2290, between (7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.) to report child(ren’s)absence for the current day or future date. If you do not report your child(ren’s) absence(s) prior to the start of school day you will be contacted by School Messenger and you must indicate the reason for the absence.

absence. Please respond to safe arrival calls. The telephone number 833-250-2290 will display on the caller ID.

To order Davisville spiritwear check school cashonline, or visit  davisvillepublicschool.entripyshops.com

School Trustee's Weekly Newsletter - Ward 8:

• For updates regarding topics affecting the TDSB, please subscribe to Shelley Laskin's weekly newsletter.