Karl Subban: Guest Speaker
We would like to thank, Karl Subban, for being a guest speaker at our school this past week. Karl is an author, coach, inspirational speaker, former school principal and father of five. He has raised two daughters who are educators and three sons who are professional hockey players. Karl did not play hockey himself, but fell in love with the sport when he moved to Canada from the Caribbean. He is the author of two books – How We Did It and The Hockey Skates.
During his presentation, Karl shared with our students inspirational stories and lessons about focus, motivation, perseverance and reaching one's full potential. These invaluable messages will resonate with us. Also, a huge thank you to our Spectrum staff and students who created trading cards for Karl as an extension of their gratitude. As part of an integrated media literacy, writing and history assignment, Spectrum students researched Black Canadian trailblazers in ice hockey and created trading cards as a way to demonstrate what they learned in honour of Black History Month. These trading cards were proudly presented to, Karl, at the end of his presentation. Bravo Spectrum!
TPH Measles Awareness Communication
The following is a message from TPH:
Travelling abroad for March Break? Measles is just a plane ride away.
Last week, TPH announced an investigation of a confirmed case of measles linked to travel. This virus continues to spread in many parts of the world. If you are planning to leave the country over March Break, get the best protection for you and your loved ones by staying up-to-date with your routine vaccines, including the measles vaccine.
These vaccines are available from your primary health care provider or at a TPH community clinic for school-aged children, by appointment. Visit TPHbookings.ca for more information. If you are unsure of your child’s vaccination status, check their yellow card (Ontario Immunization Record), TPH’s Immunization Connect Ontario (ICON) or by speaking with their primary health care provider.
To learn more, visit toronto.ca/immunization or contact TPH at publichealth@toronto.ca, or 416-338-7600 (TTY: 416-392-0658), Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Greek Heritage Month at the TDSB – March 2024
Source: TDSB website
The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) is proud to recognize Greek Heritage Month during the month of March. It has been celebrated across the school board since March 2015 when a motion was carried by at our Board of Trustees meeting. This heritage is also celebrated within the Province of Ontario because of the Hellenic Heritage Month Act, 2019 that was passed. This Act reads, in part:
March is a significant month for the Hellenic community and March 25 is celebrated each year as Greek Independence Day. Proclaiming March as Hellenic Heritage Month provides an opportunity to remember, celebrate and educate future generations about the outstanding achievements and contributions of the Hellenic Canadians in the province.
The theme for this year is:
“Greek Thought and Civilization: From Myth to Logos”
«Eλληνική Σκέψη και Πολιτισμός: Από τον Μύθο στον Λόγο»
Join us on Sunday, April 7 at 1:30 p.m. for the Greek Independence Day Parade on the Danforth (meet at 15 Phin Avenue at 1 p.m.).
Join us for the GHM Closing Event on Saturday, April 13th at the Greek Community Centre at 30 Thorncliffe Park Drive from 1 to 3 p.m.
MIDTOWN NEIGHBOUR TO NEIGHBOUR CLOTHING SWAP MARCH 16
SAVE THE DATE: March 16 11-2pm for a Spring Neighbour-to-Neighbour Back-to-School Clothing Swap (hosted by works-in-progress collective)
Spring cleaning? As seasons change you may find last summer's clothes no longer fit. Keep them in use and out of landfill and get something new to you at this annual Clothing Swap. Here's how it works: kids in your household outgrown their clothes? Keep the kids, pass on those clothes to others in your neighbourhood! Need some clothes for quick-growing kids? We'll have lots to choose from - come fill your bags and keep clothes with life left in them in circulation as long as we can! WE ALSO HAVE ADULT SIZES
The swap IS INDOORS at Glebe Road United church, 20 Glebe road e. Just south and east of Manor and Yonge. Please reach out ASAP if you have questions or want to take part as a donor, swapper, or host. Come participate in the local, circular economy (and have some fun 😉.)
Location: Glebe Road United Church (enter off parking lot)
Date: Saturday March 16 (rain or shine)
Time: 11am-2pm
Cost: FREE (fill a bag for $5 or pay what you want... monetary donations will buy lunch for volunteers)
Items: gently used clothing and shoes all sizes
Info & Sign-up: Midtown Neighbour-to-Neighbour Clothing Swap or email us at: works.in.progressto@gmail.com.Contact: Tanya Murdoch at: works.in.progressto@gmail.com
Works-in-Progress is an eco-artist collective with roots in Toronto and Hamilton. We make art out of garbage, co-host swaps, and hold workshops. We use recycled materials in art making because reclaiming and up-cycling inspires creativity. We have been hosting clothing swaps in Toronto and Hamilton for many years. Check out the swaps section on our website www.works-in-progress.ca for more information and FAQs.
Q: How do I donate? Drop off (clean, sorted, and labelled) clothes with Siobhan during office hours (M 9:15-12, W 9:15-3, F 9:15-3) at Glebe Rd. United Church (off the parking lot) the week of March 11 - 15th or the morning of the swap. If you cannot drop donations off on these days or times , please contact Tanya at works.in.progressto@gmail.com (mailto:works.in.progressto@gmail.com)
Promoting Respect in Our School Building
Each and every day, TDSB staff in schools and buildings interact with students, parents, guardians, caregivers, and other members of the community. As a school and school board, it is our expectation that staff be treated with kindness, dignity and respect during all interactions, whether in-person or via phone and email. Harassment or disrespectful behaviour of any kind will not be tolerated.
Please remember that respectful behaviour must be maintained during all interactions. We ALL have an important role to play in creating and maintaining respectful working and learning spaces.
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