Week of May 12th, 2025

Spring Concert

Our Spring Concert was a wonderful opportunity for students to showcase their talents, creativity, and shine on stage. It was equally special for families to watch their children perform and create lasting memories together.

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible Concert Committee and all the staff of performing classes who worked so hard to prepare for this evening.

A special thank you to Ms. Jackie, Mr. Shragge, and Ms. Johnson for orchestrating a well-organized and unforgettable event. Your dedication and effort made the night truly memorable for everyone. 

Dismissal and Pick-Up Routines

Dear Families,

We kindly ask for your cooperation and support with dismissal procedures. At dismissal time, please ensure that your child(ren) are picked up promptly. Our school yard must be cleared by 4:00 p.m. to allow our After Care Program full access to the yard and playscape. Should your child(ren) wish to use the playscape area at dismissal, please ensure they are supervised at all times. As a reminder, families are welcome to return and use the playground starting at 6:00 p.m., as noted in the image above. Thank you for your understanding and continued support in keeping our dismissal routine safe and respectful for all. 

CAUGHT IN THE ACT" GREEN LEAF CHALLENGE

The number of students "caught in the act" of doing something positive for the environment is ongoing! Since last month, we are pleased to see that students have continued to do actions to help keep our school or yard clean, and they have been awarded a green leaf to add to our Eco Club tree display on the first floor. Thank you to the students for caring for the Earth, and for the staff members who have recognized their positive efforts.

Student Safety Reminder – No Active Movement in Hallways

To prioritize student safety and maintain a positive learning environment, it is important for students to remember not to engage in active movement, such as running, jogging, or dancing through hallways. This applies during physical education classes, after-school activities, and indoor recesses. While students are encouraged to be active and engage in physical activity daily, it is essential that this happens in designated, supervised spaces such as gymnasiums and outdoor play areas. Active movement in hallways can lead to accidents, injuries, and disruptions to learning in nearby classrooms. We kindly ask that you take a moment to review these expectations with your children. While our staff will continue to consistently reinforce safe movement throughout the school day through our supervision practices, your support in communicating these expectations at home will further strengthen this message.

Thank you for your partnership in helping us maintain a safe and respectful school environment for all.

Learning Sessions

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 concrete strategies to use 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.

Upcoming Parent/Guardian/Caregiver Engagement Session: Strategies and resources to support students with ADHD. 

Special Education and Inclusion will host a session to explore strategies and resources to support students diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

Date: Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Date: Thursday, May 29, 2025

Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Please refer to this flyer for more information.

Planning for Graduation/Graduation Fair for Students with Disabilities/Special Education Needs

Planning for Graduation/Graduation Fair for Students with Disabilities/Special Education Needs

We are hosting our inaugural grad fair for students with disabilities/special education needs! Please share this flyer with families to encourage their attendance. This event is also catered to students and families who are planning ahead for graduation.

Who? All TDSB students with disabilities and/or special education needs and their families

What?  In-Person Event Fair

Information booths featuring:

o Community support services and post-21 programs
o Employment assistance agencies
o Academic institutions and accessibility services’ offices

When and Where? Wednesday, May 14th, 2025, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Avondale Public School (barrier-free site with free parking available), 171 Avondale Ave. Toronto, ON, M2N 2V4

Families may pre-register at https://bit.ly/gradfairMay14 and walk-ins are also welcome.

Marking Red Shirt Day: May 28th

Red Shirt Day is an annual event in celebration of National AccessAbility Week. It is a day when people across Canada come together and wear red in schools, workplaces and spaces everywhere in order to create a visible display of solidarity: to show their support for persons and families of those who are living with disabilities, celebrate the achievements of people living with disabilities, and to pledge their commitment to help create a fully accessible and inclusive society that honours and values the contributions of people of all abilities in all aspects of life in Canada.

For more information: https://redshirtday.org/about-us/

National AccessAbility Week - Sun, May 25 - Sat, May 31, 2025

National AccessAbility Week (NAAW) takes place every year starting on the last Sunday in May. It is a time when accessibility and inclusion is promoted across communities and workplaces and a time to celebrate the contributions of Canadians with disabilities. It is also an opportunity to recognize the efforts of Canadians who are actively removing barriers and ensuring persons with disabilities have an equal chance to participate in all aspects of Canadian society. The increased social and economic inclusion of persons with disabilities has positive economic and social benefits, for persons with disabilities, for business, the economy, and society in general.

National AccessAbility Week: May 26 to June 1, 2024 - Canada.ca