WEEK OF OCT 3/22

MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2022:
Photo day is Monday. Students will be taking individual and class photos.

FIRST PARENT COUNCIL MEETING REMINDER: TODAY, MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2022
It’s a new year which means a new Council, new friends and new ideas! We will be joined by some of our amazing educators as well.  
WE ARE TALKING ABOUT:
Your questions and concerns
Acclaiming the new council 
Setting meeting dates for the new council
Our new playground 
Upcoming events for you and your kids
Please join us. Your voice is needed as we want to ensure we are hearing everyone, and being relevant for all.
 
If you have questions or want to bring something up at Council, don’t hesitate to reach out to council@davisvilleparents.com.
 
MONDAY OCT 3, 6:30 pm- 7:30 pm -    https://tdsb-ca.zoom.us/j/93016788975?pwd=SW5YM0ZMQVJMMHNpdndhMWpqdi8rUT09

REMINDER-FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2022: PA DAY  No school for students.

SAVE THE DATE-DAVISVILLE TERRY FOX RUN/WALK/ROLL:
The  Terry Fox Run/Walk/Roll will take place the morning of Thursday October the 6th.   
Kindergarten will use the track on the turf between 9:35 - 10:00am
Gr 1-6 students will do a lap on the neighbourhood streets between 10:30 and 11:15am
This is our Davisville Donation page link: https://schools.terryfox.ca/14648  (we already have $100!)
Thank you for your support.

DAVISVILLE CROSS COUNTRY MEET: OCTOBER 11/22

To all families who have a child that is competing in the South Conference Cross Country meet as part of the Davisville Cross Country Team: Please note that the meet takes place at Sunnybrook Park on Tuesday October the 11th.  Students will travel via TDSB bus to and from the meet.   Please encourage your child to train on their own over the weekend!! 

Thank you, Davisville Cross Country Coaches

LOST AND FOUND:
New this year, we are going to place Lost & Found items outside (weather permitting) of Door 4 on the last Friday of every month,  Items not collected will be donated such that they may find a new home. Otherwise, lost and found items are located inside Door 4.

PIZZA LUNCH:
If you are a new family to Davisville, please register for School Cash Online. Pizza lunch will be available for purchase by the end of the week ending Oct 7/22.
The Toronto District School Board has School Cash Online, an easy to use, safe and convenient way for parents/guardians to pay for their children’s school fees, pizza lunches or class trips.
Once you register, you can choose to purchase the items or activities using a debit or credit card. You will be able to see when the school has a new item posted online for purchase and you will also have the option to be notified whenever your child has a new school event requiring payment.
To register/sign in for School Cash Online, please visit https://tdsb.schoolcashonline.com select “Register” and complete the four registration steps or “Sign In” if you already have an account. Once registered, you will receive an email notification when items become available online.
If you have questions about the registration process or using School Cash Online, please select Read More or visit   https://tdsb.schoolcashonline.com/Support  

Mental Illness Awareness Week: Today marks the start of Mental Illness Awareness Week 2022 (#MIAW22) in Canada. Mental Illness Awareness Week was established in 1990 recognition of efforts by the National Alliance on Mental Illness to educate and increase awareness about mental illness. Even when experiencing a mental illness, it is possible to feel mentally well. There is so much important learning to do as we work together to #BreakTheStigma around mental illness. Helpful information can be found at School Mental Health Ontario⁩. This is a reminder that there is no health without #MentalHealth. Let's #GetReal about how to help. Today & every day, it's important to take care of yourself & seek support if you need it. For more information, please click on https://www.mentalhealthweek.ca/. For Mental Health and Wellness supports and resources click  https://www.tdsb.on.ca/Elementary-School/Supporting-You/Mental-Health-and-Well-Being-Professional-Support-Staff-PSS

Somali Heritage Month at the TDSB - October 2022:
The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) proudly recognizes Somali Heritage Month during the month of October. The TDSB has been marking Somali Heritage Month since June 2016, and we continue to expand on the selected theme Educate. Elevate. Excel. In October 2020, the Government of Ontario proclaimed Somali Heritage Week Act, 2020 which will take place on June 25 through July 1. Please follow on Twitter for daily messages throughout the month of October: SomaliHM@TDSB

Islamic Heritage Month at the TDSB - October 2022: The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) proudly recognizes Islamic Heritage Month (IHM) during the month of October. This recognition follows the motion passed by the Board of Trustees on June 22, 2016.  Our main theme for the month is Reflect. Celebrate. Learn. Islamic Heritage Month has been recognized across Canada in different ways since October 2007.  In November 2016, the Province of Ontario established October as Islamic History Month through the Islamic Heritage Month Act. The 2022 Islamic Heritage Month poster highlights some of the important contributions that Muslims have made to the world throughout history. The poster includes an image of an Astrolabe, which was used to tell time, calculate the sunset and sunrise, and helped individuals to navigate on land and sea. The TDSB Islamic Heritage Month Resource Guidebook (2021) was updated last year and continues to be an important resource in relation to teaching and learning about Muslim identities. For support in using this resource, please click here. Please follow on Twitter: @tdsb_ihm  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.  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.