Week of September 30th, 2024

 

Punctuality/Late Arrivals 

Students are expected to arrive at school on time and line up with their classes. Students arriving late in the morning must enter through the front doors and sign in at the office for a late slip that they will take to their classes. This allows us to maintain adequate attendance of who is in our building.

Morning Drop-Off Routines

Dear families, here are some key points to be aware of during daily morning drop off of students:  

• Supervision starts at 8:40 am every morning for students in Grades 1-6. At this time, staff will be on duty. Therefore, we encourage families not to drop students off before 8:40am, as there is no guaranteed supervision available.
• Our playground area will not be supervised by staff before the start of school (i.e., 8:40-8:55am). Therefore, please ensure that you supervise your child(ren) should they wish to use the playscape area during this time. 
• If your child(ren) are late to be dropped off in the mornings and their class has already gone inside, please do not send your child into the school building on their own to attend class. Instead, we kindly ask that your child(ren) be taken to the main office for a late slip. Given variations in teachers' schedules, some classes may not be in their homeroom classes in the morning, therefore, dropping your child(ren) off in the office will ensure that they safely go to the class they are scheduled to be in for first period (e.g., music, gym, etc.). We thank you for your cooperation and partnership with this, as we all work together to ensure the safety of students at all times. 
  

Curriculum Night/Meet the Family Night

Our Curriculum Night/Meet the Family Night will take place on Wednesday, October 9th, 2024.  We look forward to seeing our families that evening. Please see below for a breakdown of the evening:

6:30 - 6:50pm - School-wide address by school administration 

7:00 - 7:25pm - Classroom Presentations #1

7:30 - 7:55pm - Classroom Presentations #2  

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Mental Illness Awareness Week

Mental Illness Awareness Week takes place from October 6-12. It is an annual, national public education campaign to raise awareness and address misconceptions about mental illness to improve our understanding of mental health. World Mental Health Day, a globally recognized day to raise awareness and mobilize efforts in support of mental health, takes place on October 10. 

Latin-American Heritage Month

Latin-America History Month is proudly recognized in October. This year the focus and theme of October 2024 continues to be: "Weaving Our Legacies: Return to Our Collective Path | Enlazar Nuestres Legados: Volver a Nuestre Camino Colectivo."

In alignment with this year’s theme, we are centring on weaving individual and collective legacies of resistance, struggles, joy, love, and healing as peoples of the Latin-America / Abya Yala / Pachamama and its diaspora.   

We are also focusing on the communal purpose of raising consciousness and moving toward reclaiming our whole authentic selves, along with a (re)commitment to reciprocal relations, solidarity, and action towards a just world. During October, several educational opportunities are being planned for students, staff, and community members. To start the learning offerings, all students from K to 12 across the TDSB were invited to participate in a Poster Showcase, capturing images that reflect this year’s theme. The posters that best embody the theme will be shared soon - for now sharing last year's poster. Please follow us on X where daily quotes and announcements will also be shared: @TDSBLAHM. Islamic Heritage Month

TDSB has proudly recognized Islamic Heritage Month (IHM) during the month of October since 2016. This year, the theme is Sabr and Shukr, oft-mentioned concepts in the Qu'ran that offer guidance as to how Muslims should face challenges. Sabr is patience, perseverance, and persistence, which are essential to accomplishing goals, overcoming obstacles, and dealing with setbacks. Shukr is gratitude that allows one to recognize one's blessings and can take the form of words, feelings, or behaviours. This Islamic Heritage Month we will explore how sabr and shukr are woven into the lived experiences, histories, and cultures of Muslim communities. This year’s IHM poster features ten remarkable Muslim Olympic athletes whose journeys are a testament to the values of sabr and shukr. Competing at the 2024 Paris Olympics, these athletes overcame significant personal and professional challenges, embodying resilience, faith, and perseverance at the highest level. From Arshad Nadeem’s record-breaking javelin throw to Sifan Hassan’s triumphant treble after a heart-breaking fall at the 2023 Worlds in Budapest, each athlete’s story showcases how sabr and shukr are not only principles of their faith but integral to their success. This poster highlights their achievements, reminding us that with patience and gratitude, greatness is possible even in the face of adversity.  At the Toronto District School Board, several educational opportunities are being organized for all students, staff and the TDSB community to further learn about Islamic traditions, cultures and customs. These offerings include: Coding Workshops A Poet-Author Talk Art Workshops Fresh daily announcements Educational resources Please visit this website which includes the TDSB Islamic Heritage Month Resource Guidebook, updated in 2023, and also features the newly updated daily announcements. Please follow us on X (formerly Twitter): @tdsb_ihm Somali Heritage Month The TDSB has been marking Somali Heritage Month since June 2016. This year, the theme of Somali Heritage Month is Aqoon la`aani, waa iftiinla’aan - The absence of knowledge is the absence of light. The saying highlights the fundamental value of knowledge and education. By choosing this saying, we hope to underscore the importance of learning and intellectual growth, aligning with our educational mission of fostering a knowledgeable and enlightened student body. During the month of October several Somali Heritage Month educational opportunities are being organized for all TDSB students to further learn about Somali traditions and customs. This poster was commissioned by Saada Awale and is being shared with all Toronto District School Board schools, and sites. Saada Awaleh is a Toronto-based Visual Artist, Educator, and the Creative Director of Awaleh Arts. She identifies as a visual storyteller, aiming her lens at her Somali and Muslim roots. Saada loves textures, patterns and vibrant colours and often incorporates mixed media elements into her work. We thank Saada Awaleh for her beautiful work! Please follow us on X (formerly Twitter) for daily messages throughout the month of October: SomaliHM@TDSB. Please visit the Somali Heritage Month Webpage for the following: Daily Quotes that may be used for school announcements or in the classroom to mark Somali Heritage Month