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

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