Week of April 15th, 2024

 

Happy Passover

As we head into Passover, we wanted to wish our students, staff and families a Chag Sameach! May this year's celebration bring you all joy, peace and good health.

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Black Inventor and Innovator STEM FAIR

At Davisville JPS & Spectrum Alternative, we are making a concerted effort to rethink and reframe our curriculum to ensure we bring in African and Black Canadian history into our curriculum. Our curriculum needs to be inclusive and representative of the diverse perspectives, voices and contributions of all, especially those who have historically been marginalized and disenfranchised.

The contributions of Black scientists, engineers, and mathematicians has led to game-changing and revolutionary discoveries and inventions. Our students have been researching Black innovators and inventors who have changed the world significantly throughout history. From space exploration and scientific discoveries, to tech innovations and more, there are many Black heroes in STEM whose work has shaped our lives. On April 25th, we will be having our Black Inventor and Innovator STEM Fair. Our junior classes and intermediate classes have been researching the contributions of African Canadian, African American, and African Caribbean innovators and inventors. At the STEM fair, students will display their research along with the inventions they designed and built. We look forward to seeing you all at this event as a celebration of our students' discoveries, creativity, research and stem skills. 

Greenwood's Visit to Rm. 203

Mr. Farbstein's Grade 11 Technological Design students from Greenwood school visited Ms. Casselman's Grade 2 students. The grade 11 students are designing toys and games for room 203. In the pictures below, the Grade 11's are receiving feedback and suggestions to help them refine their games for their Grade 2 clients. What a great way for students to feel empowered to freely experiment, design and create their own games. 

Call Out for Volunteers

The Junior Choir is looking for a volunteer flute player to accompany the choir for one of our pieces at the LN5 Choral Music Festival and possibly subsequent performances beyond this, if possible. The LN5 Choral Festival is on Thursday, May 9th at 7:30 pm.  

If you are interested, please contact Ms. Heath at: Patricia.Heath@tdsb.on.ca

HOLD THE DATE - Ward 8 Virtual Forum: School Building in Toronto: Where Are We Now?

Tuesday May 7, 2024, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Attached you will find Trustee Laskin Virtual Ward Forum Flyer. If you are interested in participating, please Register Online or https://forms.gle/oV16YCRRXAvJodjj8

Extended Day Program (EDP) Summer

Source: Shelley Laskin's Weekly Updates

The Extended Day Program (EDP) is the Board’s directly operated before-and after-school program that operates throughout the school year. As part of our commitment to providing enriching experiences beyond the traditional school year, EDP will be providing Summer Programs from July 2 to August 16, 2024. The EDP Summer Program will operate in 14 TDSB schools based on a parent survey of interest and corresponding viability assessment. The EDP summer programming is available to all TDSB students with priority given to those currently enrolled in the program. Led by TDSB Designated Early Childhood Educators and Early Childhood Assistants, the EDP Summer Program is dedicated to providing fun learning opportunities for students in Kindergarten to Grade 6. Through interactive sessions and creative projects, students will develop skills such as collaboration, responsibility, problem-solving, creativity, citizenship and leadership through interesting activities, experiences, and excursions. Information about the EDP Summer Program, including school locations, fees, and registration will be shared with families and posted on the EDP webpage on Monday, April 15th when registration is scheduled to open. Panfest Vybz Source: Shelley Laskin's Weekly Updates Panfest Vybz: A Celebration of Music, Arts, & Community - Thursday, May 9, 2024, 6-8 p.m. Winston Churchill CI This free community event celebrates Carnival culture through Arts such as costuming, dance, drumming and steel pan music. All are invited to join us to enjoy student and professional performers and a series of fun workshops. RSVP here. Presented by the TDSB Arts Department in partnership with the Centre of Excellence for Black Student Achievement Backpack and School Supplies Drive Source: Shelley Laskin's Weekly Updates This year’s Backpacks & School Supplies Drive will run from March 1, 2024 to the end of September 2024. Individual donors and companies can help our students by making a monetary donation and/or a donation of new backpacks and school supplies. Tax receipts are available for these donations.100% of all proceeds and in-kind donations go to benefit our students. NOTE: Due to potential health & safety, hygiene, sorting and storage limitations, the TDSB can only accept new items. For more information about how to donate new items, please contact the Business Development department at BusinessDevelopment@tdsb.on.ca. TDSB Summer Music & Art Camps 2024 Source: Shelley Laskin's Weekly Updates We are excited to announce that registration for our summer music camp in Toronto 2024 is now open! Explore your musical talents and creative flair at the TDSB Summer Music and Art Camps! Our camps welcome young artists and musicians of all skill levels, offering diverse programs including band, orchestra, strings, and personalized instruction. It's a chance to develop your skills, build friendships, and celebrate in an exciting final concert. Join us for a summer of music-making, artistic expression, and endless fun! For more information and details, click here - https://www.tdsb.on.ca/About-Us/Innovation/Summer-Programs/TDSB-Music-Camps