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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