Week of May 20th, 2024

 Mono Cliffs Excursion

Our Grade 6 students went on a two night excursion to Mono Cliffs, which provided them with a dynamic and memorable learning experience. Students were immersed in active learning experiences in the natural environment and were able to experience outdoor adventure while learning about curriculum based topics. They also developed an appreciation for the importance of showing responsibility and respect for self, others and for the natural environment. 

What a great opportunity for our students to be able to experience an overnight trip in their elementary school years. Our Grade 6 students created lasting memories with their peers as they prepare to finish off their final year at Davisville.

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. 

School Mural 

Our school mural is well underway. Our Gr. 2-6 students have been working hard at completing our mural and we cannot wait to see the final product! Thank you to our School Council for having funded this project. The theme of the mural is Everyone is Welcome at Davisville, which is the essence of our overall school vision and the culture that we are aiming to create here in our school. For this mural, students have been asked to reflect on what it is they need to feel welcome and included and actions they can take to ensure we are creating an inclusive environment for all. 

2024 Summer International Languages Elementary & African Heritage Program (In-person only) 

Source: Shelley Laskin's Weekly Updates

When: July 2 to July 26, 2024 (Monday to Friday)

Who: Senior Kindergarten (as of Sept 2024) to Grade 8 students (TDSB and non-TDSB students)

Cost: $20 (for materials fee)

Please note that a minimum of 25 students is required to open a class. For more information and to register.

Need for Aquatic Instructors Source: Shelley Laskin's Weekly Updates In order to operate swim programs in our schools with pools, we need two on-site aquatic instructors. Sadly, the TDSB has had a shortage of aquatic instructors since schools reopened from COVID. If you know of any aquatic instructors, please, have them complete the application - the board has been advertising and I have been advertising on Twitter since the end of last year. Here’s the link directly to the posting for applicants to apply. https://tdsb.sabacloud.com/Saba/Web_spf/CA1PRD0033/jobs-Support/career/jobdetail/jobrq000000000002580. Thanks!

Week of May 13th, 2024

Spring Concert

Our Spring Concert was such a success. Thank you to all the staff involved with preparing for this event. It was such a joy watching all the performances and seeing our students proudly and confidently display their talents and skills. We thank our parent/caregiver community for joining us that evening. It was definitely a spectacular evening.

Gr. 1/2 School Trip

This week Mme Galimberti's, Mme Viner's and Mme Gibson's classes went to Todmorden Mills. During this field trip, the students had the opportunity to see animals such as birds, snails, tadpoles and frogs in their natural habitats. They also learned about the importance of wildlife conservation and completed a butterfly craft. It was an enjoyable morning!

Learn4Life: General Interest Programs for Adults

Source: TDSB website



Learn4Life - Adult General Interest Courses - Summer 2024

Learn4Life's summer term's registration opens Wednesday, May 15 at 8:30 a.m.

Courses are now live to view on our website https://www.tdsb.on.ca/Adult-Learners/Learn4Life.

View the traditional brochure here.

Backpack and School Supplies Drive

Source: TDSB site


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.

ASD Summer Leisure Program

Source: TDSB website

The ASD Summer Leisure Program will once again be running this summer from July 2nd to the 26th. The program is available to students going into Grades 4 -10 (currently students in Grade 3 - 9) who have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The goal of the program is for participants to develop social skills, self-regulation strategies and skills on how to best prepare to transition to a new grade, class, and/or school.

Please see the ASD Leisure Program Parent Letter which includes the link for registration for families of students with ASD going into Grades 4 -10 (currently students in Grade 3 - 9). Registration deadline is Friday, May 31, 2024. Spaces in the program are limited and enrollment is on a first-come first-serve basis. Please note that transportation is not provided.

Week of May 6th, 2024

 Happy Mother's Day

We would like to extend warm wishes and gratitude to all the mothers in our school community. Your immeasurable love and the sacrifices you make daily are appreciated. We celebrate all mothers: expectant mothers, birth mothers, adoptive mothers, foster mothers, stepmothers, grandmothers and others who fulfill maternal roles in our lives. Your love and nurturing care enrich our school community in many ways, and we are truly grateful for all that you do.

Teacher Appreciation Week

Teacher Appreciation Week is celebrated in the first full week of May. On this Teacher Appreciation Week, we recognize all of our hardworking teachers at both Davisville JPS & Spectrum Alternative. Teachers play an important role in the lives of all and inspire so many students on a daily basis. We all have a fond memory of a teacher who has inspired us in some way! We would like to extend our appreciation to all of the teachers in our school community for the work they do daily and for the positive impact they have on others. Teachers go above and beyond to inspire, challenge, support and guide their students on the path to success and invest much of their own time to nurture their students' potential. Thank you for the exceptional work that you all do.

LN 5 Choral Music Festival

On Thursday, May 9th, the Junior Choir participated in the second annual Learning Network 5 (LN5) Choral Music Festival, which was held at Northern Secondary School. The Junior Choir did an amazing job of representing Davisville at the festival, and they performed two pieces: "A Wish For Peace" by Denise Gagne & Craig Cassils, and "Octopus's Garden" arranged by Roger Emerson. They also sang "Rhythm of Life" by Cy Coleman and Dorothy Fiell, along with over 300 other students participating in the festival from six other schools in our learning network! It was a memorable experience. 🎵

We would like to extend our immense appreciation to Ms. Heath and Mr. Shragge for all of their leadership, time and dedication that went into preparing students for this event. What a great opportunity for students to showcase their musical talents and celebrate the culmination of their efforts. 

May is Community Living Month!

Source: TDSB website

Community Living Ontario (CLO) leads the celebration for “Community Living Month” each May. This annual, province-wide awareness campaign promotes authentic inclusion for the more than 100,000 people in Ontario who have an intellectual disability and their families. People with an intellectual disability often face negative stereotypes and assumptions that underestimate their strengths, contributions, and potential, and exclude them from many parts of society. Community Living Ontario envisions a society where people who have an intellectual disability belong and have equal rights, respect, acceptance, a sense of self-worth and opportunities for growth.

Community Living Month is a province-wide annual awareness campaign to recognize the accomplishments of the Community Living movement. Join Community Living Ontario and their 115+ local associations across Ontario as we show why #InclusionMatters for people who have an intellectual disability and their families!

For more information, please visit CommunityLivingToronto.

ASD Summer Leisure Program

Source: TDSB website

The ASD Summer Leisure Program will once again be running this summer from July 2nd to the 26th. The program is available to students going into Grades 4 -10 (currently students in Grade 3 - 9) who have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The goal of the program is for participants to develop social skills, self-regulation strategies and skills on how to best prepare to transition to a new grade, class, and/or school.

Please see the ASD Leisure Program Parent Letter which includes the link for registration for families of students with ASD going into Grades 4 -10 (currently students in Grade 3 - 9). Registration deadline is Friday, May 31, 2024. Spaces in the program are limited and enrollment is on a first-come first-serve basis. Please note that transportation is not provided.

Week of April 29th, 2024

 Happy Orthodox Easter

Happy Orthodox Easter to the members of our school community who are celebrating this weekend. May this joyous occasion be filled with love, hope and many blessings. 

A School With a Big Heart!

The heart displayed in our school was created in support of International Pink Shirt Day. On the hearts, our students wrote things about their identities that they are proud of. As part of our overall school vision, we are working hard to create an accepting and inclusive environment for all of our school community. We have a duty to create spaces that reflect our students' various identities and lived experiences and strive to create an environment where our students, families and staff feel proud of their diverse identities and are treated with respect and dignity. The heart is a symbol of the concerted efforts of our school community to ensure a sense of belonging for all. Thank you to Mr. Hannah and Mme Samuel for taking the lead on this initiative and for creating this beautiful heart display. 

Special Education and Inclusion: Parent/Guardian/Caregiver Session #3

Please note that Special Education and Inclusion will be holding another parent/caregiver session. One session will be held during the day and the other in the evening. Please see below: 

FLYER Parent Session May 28th AM Session - Google Slides


FLYER Parent Session May 29th PM Session - Google Slides

May 5th is Red Dress Day

May 5th is Red Dress Day, a National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S). As a way to commemorate and honour the memories of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls across Canada, Métis artist Jaime Black helped inspire the Red Dress Movement, where red dresses are hung from windows and trees to represent the pain and loss felt by loved ones and survivors. To learn more about the REDress Project, visit The REDress Project's Website. To read the Reclaiming Power and Place Final Report, visit MMIWG's Final Report's Website.

Multi-Year Strategic Plan (MYSP) - The TDSB is proud to launch its MYSP, Inspiring Minds & Shaping Futures: Our Multi-Year Commitment to Student Success (2024-2028), which sets direction and identifies system goals to support the TDSB’s 238,000 students and nearly 600 schools. Learn more.

Children's Mental Health Week May 6th-May 12th

Source: TDSB  

The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) will be observing Children’s Mental Health Week (CMHW) from May 6th to May 12th, 2024,.

"A Call to Be Kind- Because Compassion Connects Us All" is this years theme with the Canadian Mental Health Association. This theme underscores the profound impact of compassion in fostering connections among us all.

At TDSB, we aim to shine a spotlight on the incredible efforts of all staff and happenings within TDSB schools, while fostering discussions aimed at dismantling mental health stigmas, nurturing healing through compassion, and championing daily well-being practices for children and youth across all TDSB schools.

Asian Heritage Month at the TDSB: May 2024

Source: TDSB  

Asian Heritage Month has been proudly recognized at the Toronto District School Board during the month of May since 2007. This heritage is also celebrated by the Province of Ontario with the royal ascent of the Asian Heritage Act, 2005 and across Canada since May 2002 when the federal Senate adopted a motion to officially designate May as Asian Heritage Month in Canada.

This year's theme for May 2024 was selected by the Asian Heritage Month Volunteer Planning Committee as Our Journeys: Thriving Through Struggle and Triumph.

The TDSB is the largest and one of the most diverse school boards in Canada. Nearly one-quarter of our students were born outside of Canada and collectively we speak more than 120 languages. According to the 2023 Student Census 46% of TDSB students self-identified as Asian.

During the month of May, the Asian Heritage Month Volunteer Planning committee members are working together to assemble various educational opportunities and resources for our students, staff and TDSB community to further learn about Asian heritage. Stay tuned for these exciting offerings to be shared in the upcoming weeks.

All students, staff, and TDSB community members are invited to join us at our upcoming Asian Heritage Month Virtual Launch Celebration.

Asian Heritage Month Virtual Launch Celebration

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Zoom webinar link: https://tdsb-ca.zoom.us/j/98436950594

Jewish Heritage Month - May 2024 - The Mouse who Danced The Hora

Source: TDSB  

Jewish Heritage Month is recognized at the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) during the month of May. The TDSB’s Jewish Heritage Committee’s (JHC) program for 2024, as in previous years, is part of the committee’s commitment to plan annual educational opportunities and enrich the curriculum for further learning about Jewish heritage and culture. Each year we choose one grade or division to focus on with a program and in some years, we have been fortunate to work with other organizations to provide larger scale programs.

This year, the Jewish Heritage Committee is focusing on students in Kindergarten to Grade 3 using the book The Mouse Who Danced the Hora by Pamela Mayer, illustrated by Christine Davenier, to teach our youngest students about diversity and equity through Jewish wedding traditions, and learning to dance the Hora.

Please follow the Jewish Heritage Committee on X: @TDSB_JH

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

If you are interested in participating, please Register Online
or https://forms.gle/oV16YCRRXAvJodjj8

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