Week of May 8th, 2023

Lunch Time Supervisors Needed

Dear Davisville JPS/Spectrum Alternative families,

We are in need of lunchtime supervisors for our school. This is a paid position for an hour and 15 minutes per day. If you are interested in this position, please let us know at your earliest convenience. Please email the school principal: David.Finkelstein@tdsb.on.ca and vice principal: Ramona.Moftakhar@tdsb.on.ca.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Davisville Multicultural Festival

On May 5th, we had our Multicultural Night at Davisville. It was a wonderful evening where our families had the opportunity to share various elements of their cultures and ethnicities with the rest of our school community through food, clothing, dance performances, arts and crafts and other aspects that make our cultures unique. What a memorable night of acknowledging, sharing and honouring the rich cultural diversity within our school community. We would like to extend our gratitude to our parent council for their tireless efforts organizing this event and to all of our volunteers for their time and commitment supporting this very important event.  

Combatting Hate and Racism at Davisville: Speak Up!

At our school, we are working hard to cultivate an inclusive environment that respects and upholds everyone's human rights. As part of this work, we have been having discussions with our students about ways they can intervene in the face of bias and providing them with strategies they can utilize to speak up and intervene against racism, bias and discrimination. 

This guide is being used to help our students develop the skills to speak up, intervene and respond to bias. Our students are helping to make a positive change in our school. We are proud of what we are accomplishing together to ensure that our school is more inclusive and respectful of everyone. 

Cottingham Fun Fair

Dear families,

You are invited to the Cottingham Fun Fair on Saturday June 3rd from 11:30am-3:30pm. Please see below for details:

Asian Heritage Month Virtual Celebration - May 15
Source: TDSB 

As part of the celebrations to mark Asian Heritage Month, all students, staff, and community members are invited to attend Asian Heritage Month Virtual Celebration on Monday, May 15!

We are proud to celebrate the numerous achievements of Asian-Canadians. Canada has been enriched by the vibrant traditions that we continue to recognize in our brilliant city by celebrating our heritage proudly through festivals and traditional events that continue to be celebrated through generations.

This year our theme is Joining Our Table: Celebrating Asian Canadians.

Please join us!

Asian Heritage Month Virtual Celebration
Monday, May 15, 2023
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Live TDSB Webcast - Asian Heritage Month


Census 2023
Source: TDSB 

The TDSB Census has been conducted every five years since 2006. Census data has provided schools, parents and the community with valuable information to help improve schools for the benefit of all students. Extensive input from students, parents/guardians/caregivers, staff and the community informed the Census.

The confidential survey asks students important questions about their school experiences and identities including participation in school activities, safety, well-being, mental health, outdoor learning, etc. It is an opportunity for students to share their voice and provide valuable information to help improve our schools and system.

The TDSB is asking all parents/guardians/caregivers and/or students to consider filling out a census survey online. Based on opt-out and consent information, all Census surveys have been sent to students or families. JK to grade 3 families and grade 4 to 8 families (completing the Census at home) check your emails for TDSBStudentCensus@qemailserver.com.

For more information, please visit www.tdsb.on.ca/census and read the Student Census Questions and Answers.

Multi-Year Strategic Plan (MYSP) Renewal – Have Your Say!

Source: TDSB 



We are renewing our Multi-Year Strategic Plan at the TDSB, and I invite you to share your opinions to help shape the Board’s future! Please complete the MYSP online survey or if you are a part of a community group or committee that is interested in contributing to the MYSP renewal, the Facilitation Guide is now available online in multiple languages. I encourage you to review the guide, record your discussions and submit input. To learn more, please visit: www.tdsb.on.ca/MYSPrenewal.

Committee Meeting This Week
Source: Trustee, Shelley Laskin, Weekly Updates

The Toronto District School Board is committed to developing opportunities for our wider school community to connect and engage in conversations about education issues. Meetings will be broadcasted live to the public. Click here at the start time to view - https://www.tdsb.on.ca/Leadership/Boardroom/Live-Webcast-of-Meetings.

The TDSB is committed to advocacy for students, parents and communities. We welcome members of the public to bring forward issues and concerns they have through a delegation, which is addressing a committee of the Board of Trustees (by speaking virtually, in person or submitting a written statement). Our Delegation Procedure is designed to set out a consistent and easily understandable process for the public and to manage the process in a fair and equitable manner. https://www.tdsb.on.ca/Leadership/Boardroom/Delegations