WEEK OF OCT. 24/22

DIWALI CELEBRATION AND INFORMATION SHARING AT DPS/SA:
Happy Diwali to all our families celebrating today.
On Friday, Oct. 21, we participated in Diwali festivities. Our parent volunteers generously offered a special Diwali lunch for our staff and took the time to decorate our school atrium. Our students learned about Diwali  in their classrooms as presentations were offered by parent volunteers.

Thank you to the many parent/caregiver volunteers who made this possible. 

Locking the Millwood Gates reminder:  
Parents/Guardians please be reminded that for drop off and/or pick up, the east Millwood gate and the west Millwood remain locked.  We are still getting used to our new school and school yard and, especially at the start of the year with so many students who are new to recess in the big yard and our staggered start and end times this year, we feel more comfortable restricting the access to our yard to the two gates on the east side of our school yard.   We know this might be a few more steps for some but hope that this will not cause too much inconvenience.  If you have any concerns about this new practice, please let us know.  Thank you!

Halloween/Costume/PJ Day: Monday, Oct. 31/22:

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:

The students will be having an outdoor walking parade (weather permitted) around the school yard sometime in the afternoon. You are welcome to join by spectating on the exterior of the fence along Millwood. 

Please stay tuned for Parade times later this week.

• Students must continue to wear masks underneath their costumes. 

• Students can only bring their own food/healthy treats.

Please be aware of the types of costumes you are selecting for your child.  They should all be respectful, not include weapons or other dangerous accessories, and contain appropriate language if there is writing on the costumes.

Grade 8 Transition Year - At a Glance Below, please find a general overview of the transition year. November Grade 8 to 9 Transition Information Session for Grade 8 Families (November 1, 2022) Student Interest Program Information Session for Grade 8 Families (November 3, 2022) Central Student Interest Program Online Application is available (November 7, 2022) Deadline to submit the Central Student Interest Program Online Application (November 25, 2022) Attend your Elementary School Transition Event (if applicable) Attend the Secondary School Virtual Open Houses and Information Nights Research Secondary Central Programs and Schools, Alternative Schools and Local Programs in the TDSB Review the Beyond 8 - Grade 8 to 9 Transitions Resources Students with special education needs for whom a change in setting or program is being considered for grade 9 should be discussed at the School Support Team (SST) meeting (this meeting will occur with the parent(s)/guardian(s) and the SST) Parent/Teacher interviews Complete Individual Pathways Plan task(s) December Round 1  Deadline for parent/guardian to be informed of a Student Interest Program offer (December 8, 2022) Deadline for parent/guardian to accept a Student Interest Program offer (December 14, 2022) Round 2 Deadline for parent/guardian to be informed of a Student Interest Program offer (December 15, 2022) Deadline for parent/guardian to accept a Student Interest Program offer (December 21, 2022) Attend the Secondary School Virtual Open Houses and Information Nights Research Alternative Schools and Local Programs in the TDSB Complete Individual Pathways Plan task(s) January Attend the Secondary School Virtual Open Houses and Information Nights Grade 8 to 9 Annual Reviews for all students with an Exceptionality (e.g., regular class or special education class) Secondary Student Transition Planning Offers for grade 9 ISP programs will begin (e.g., congregated and integrated sites) (last week of January 2023) Students wishing to attend a school other than their designated school by address including Alternative Schools; Out-of-Area Online Applications are available (January 9, 2023) Out-of-Area Online Applications are due (January 27, 2023) Grade 8 Course Selection Opens for all students via myBlueprint (February 4, 2023) Complete Individual Pathways Plan task(s) February Round 1 Deadline for parents/guardians of students to be informed of the status of the Out-of-Area Application (February 8, 2023) Deadline for families to confirm acceptance of the Out-of-Area offer (February 14, 2023) Round 2 Deadline for parents/guardians of students to be informed of the status of the Out-of-Area Application (February 15, 2023) Deadline for families to confirm acceptance of the Out-of-Area offer (February 21, 2023) Final round Deadline for parents/guardians of students to be informed of the status of the Out-of-Area Application (February 22, 2023) Deadline for families to confirm acceptance of the Out-of-Area offer (February 24, 2023) Students must finalize their destination for secondary school (designated school by address, Central Program, Alternative School, Out-of-Area Admission) by completing and submitting the corresponding course selection for the accepted school in myBlueprint (February 27, 2023) Course selection deadline (February 27, 2023) Parent/Teacher interviews Complete Individual Pathways Plan task(s) May / June Grade 8 Transition Events at TDSB High Schools Grade 8 Graduation Register for the Grade 8 Reach Ahead Course (optional) Inquire if your secondary school is hosting a Grade 9 Head Start to High School event Complete Individual Pathways Plan task(s)

ROSEDALE HEIGHTS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS: OPEN HOUSE
Please see the following poster and RHSA Flyer for Grade 9 entry: Open House Poster RHSA Flyer
ETOBICOKE SCHOOL OF THE ARTS: OPEN HOUSE
Gr. 8 Open House performance and information session on Tuesday November 8^th from 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Please see the following poster: Etobicoke School of the Arts Poster
HEARTS AND MINDS FALL NEWSLETTER:
Please see the most recent Hearts and Minds Newsletter: Fall Newsletter
TDSB website reporting delays or bus cancellations: TSTG
Davisville Spiritwear:
To order Davisville spiritwear check school cashonline, 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.

Early French Immersion Application Process: The entry point to Early French Immersion for September 2023 is Junior Kindergarten as it was this year. The application to the Early French Immersion program will remain an online process managed by the Central French Department and applications must be completed online between October 31 and November 25, 2022. An offer of placement in the program (not a specific school) is guaranteed to all on-time applicants. Families with an older sibling currently in an Early French Immersion program are still required to complete an online application for the new student. Visit the TDSB website for more information about Early French Immersion, Virtual & In-Person Information Sessions or the Application Process. Note registration for regular JK programs happen in February.

DPS and SPECTRUM HYPERLINKS DOCUMENT: Please make reference to the following document for frequently visited and up-to-date weblinks for Davisville and TDSB. Included is the Safe Arrivals phone number when your child is sick/absent and also the Early Pick-up/

DPS HYPERLINKS

SPECTRUM HYPERLINKS

School Bus Delays/Cancellations: 

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

Sign out GForm to be completed by 12:00 the day of for your child/children's pickup for appointments.