Week of April 14th, 2025

 

Spectrum Science Showcase

Our Grade 7 and 8 students at Spectrum held an impressive STEM Showcase, with Grade 7s presenting their accessible playscapes and Grade 8s unveiling their Rube Goldberg machine projects. The event highlighted incredible talent, critical thinking, and innovation, while also challenging ableist perspectives through inclusive design. Thank you to Ms. Daly, Ms. Pal and Ms. McKenzie for their hard work in planning for this event! 

Early Pick-Ups

It is important that the teachers and staff working with your child are aware of early pick-up arrangements ahead of time. If you know your child is going to be picked up early, please ensure that you call the school office and inform us of any change in your child's regular pick-up procedures.  

JK/SK C (Room 105) AT EVERGREEN BRICK WORKS

On Tuesday, April 15th, the Kindergarten students from Room 105 went to Evergreen Brick Works. They went on a nature walk and saw different wildlife, including red-winged blackbirds, robins, and even a duck eating a fish in the pond. The students also learned about various plants. They had fun participating in a scavenger hunt, looking for pinecones, squirrels, rocks, birds and more. The last activity the students did was an egg hunt, followed by some free play time in the entranceway to Evergreen Brick Works.

ECO CLUB SKITS FOR EARTH MONTH IN THE GYM AT LUNCHTIME/NEW RECYCLING, GARBAGE AND COMPOST POSTERS

Certain members of our Davisville/Spectrum Eco Club participated in a drama presentation in the gym. They did a wonderful job of presenting original skits (which they wrote) to the students while the students had their lunch on Wednesday, April 16th.

The three skits, titled "Recycling" "Littering" and "Compost" had a main message about the importance of taking care of our school by putting waste in the correct bin, and keeping our school clean.

Also, the Eco Club members made new posters for recycling, garbage and compost. These are posted right above the bins in the gym, to help the students with their sorting at lunchtime.

EARTH WEEK AT DAVISVILLE/SPECTRUM: APRIL 22ND-25TH, 2025

This week, we celebrate our planet Earth. On Tuesday, which is Earth Day, we are having a Spirit Day. Students are asked to wear Earth colours: green, brown, or blue, or to wear rainbow colours to school.

Students who are "caught in the act" of helping to keep our school and/or yard clean this week will get a special green leaf to put on our tree posted on the wall on the first floor. We are having a door decorating contest using only recycled or reused materials. Classes are encouraged to decorate their doors, and at the end of the month, the Eco Club members will be the judges to determine the winners. The winning classes in each division will get a popsicle party!

On Friday, April 25th, we will have our 20-minute Earth Day cleanup in the community.

Thank you for your support in helping to take care of our planet!

Latin x/o/a Community Consultation

Attend an upcoming community event on April 26 focused on gathering insights on how to support the academic achievement of students from the Latin America diaspora. Learn more and register here.

Asian Heritage Month at the TDSB - Virtual Launch Celebration

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

This year's theme at the Toronto District School Board is Asian Canadians Up and Rising.

All students, staff and the TDSB community are invited to the Asian Heritage Month Virtual Launch Celebration! This event will feature speakers, student performances and further learning information about this vibrant heritage!

Please join us!
Date: Thursday, May 8th, 2025
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Live Stream Link: https://www.tdsb.on.ca/stream/LiveWebcast-Asian-Heritage.html

Parent/Caregivers IMPACT Symposiums

Calling all parents and caregivers! The City of Toronto’s Community Crisis Response Program and the TDSB Parent/Caregiver & Community Engagement Office invite you to IMPACT – Innovative Methods for Parents/Caregivers Today!

Join us this May for one of three powerful sessions designed to equip you with the knowledge and the tools to support your children. We’ll tackle the most pressing issues facing young people, including:

· Mental Health & Well- being & Vaping Dependency
· Social Media and Cellphone Dependency
· Criminality & Prevention
· Missing Youth & Community Safety

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect. Register soon as registration is limited.

Saturday May 10, 2025
10:00 am-5:00 pm
David & Mary Thomson Collegiate-125 Brockley Drive, Toronto ON
https://lu.ma/ej9m7in1?locale=en-CA

Saturday May 24, 2025
10:00 am-5:00 pm
The Learning Enrichment Foundation-116 Industry Street Toronto ON
https://lu.ma/o81k46z4?locale=en-CA

Saturday May 31, 2025
10:00 am-5:00 pm
Rosedale Heights School of the Arts- 711 Bloor St E, Toronto, ON
https://lu.ma/blthvik1

April Learning Sessions for Staff and Families

Learning and engagement sessions continue to be made available for both staff and families, providing valuable opportunities to explore inclusive and anti-ableist practices and implement concrete strategies in the classroom and at home. These sessions are designed to support student achievement and well-being. Please click this link to access the sessions being offered.

123’s of Numeracy

Join the Centre of Excellence in collaboration with the Numeracy Department for an engaging virtual session designed specifically for Black parents and caregivers of Black students in Grades K-8. This session will help demystify math by breaking down key concepts from the Ontario Mathematics Curriculum and providing practical strategies to support Black students in a culturally relevant way.

Audience: TDSB Caregivers and Community
Date: April 16, 2025
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Registration link
Event flyer