National Showcase Award-Heritage Fair Recognition for Eleanor Hargreaves
Eleanor Hargreaves, a Grade 7 theatre talent. proud member of the QSA and dedicated student at Spectrum Alternative, has been selected as one of only two recipients of a National Showcase Award for her project, “Queer Rights and History in Canada,” at this May’s Heritage Fair. Months prior to the Heritage Fair, Eleanor dedicated significant time to researching, fact-checking, personalizing, and meticulously detailing a rainbow-themed tri-fold that stood out among the other exhibits at the Heritage Fair. Eleanor shared her motivation for choosing this topic, stating that it is often overlooked in the curriculum and fairs like the Heritage Fair. As an authentic voice of the community, she aimed to present her facts in a remarkable and meaningful manner. While excitement permeated the atmosphere, Eleanor experienced nerves stemming from the immense size of the board and the mixed feelings associated with the judging process. As she presented her information to the judges, fellow TDSB teachers, and students across the School Board, she gradually built her confidence. Eleanor shared her advice and takeaway message for future Heritage Fair attendees: “Do not treat this like a competition.” She emphasized that if one is not overly focused on winning, they will perform better as long as they refrain from fixating on the outcome.
We are incredibly proud of Eleanor for this outstanding achievement. Her advocacy and powerful presentation have earned her well-deserved recognition. It’s inspiring to see a student using their voice to drive awareness and change. Congratulations, Eleanor!
Celebrating Pride Month at Davisville/Spectrum!
June is Pride Month, and we’re excited to create a vibrant display that shows all students and families that Davisville/Spectrum is a welcoming and inclusive space for everyone. If you’d like to help bring this display to life, we’d love your support! Please contact jennmason26@yahoo.com to volunteer. Thank you!SickKids Saliva Testing
The SickKids Saliva Testing Team has the results available from research samples submitted through the classroom testing.
If you submitted a classroom sample and did not receive your results, this might be because our team was not able to read the contact information listed on the requisition.
Please get in touch with the research team over email at school.salivaresearch@sickkids.ca or call 647-640-8548 to receive your results.
DAVISVILLE JUNIOR CHOIR AND MME. KARIMI'S GRADE 3 STUDENTS ATTEND THE TCC SCHOOL INVITATIONAL CHORAL WORKSHOP
On Friday, May 23rd, the Davisville Junior Choir, and Mme. Karimi's Grade 3 students attended the TCC (Toronto Children's Chorus) School Invitational Choral Workshop held in the morning at Timothy Eaton Memorial Church. The students learned some new singing techniques as well as how to read music using solfege hand signs and the hand staff, plus rhythm reading. They were also taught the chorus part of the song "Oye' by Jim Papoulis, including movements, and they had the opportunity to perform this piece, along with the Toronto Children's Chorus (a world-renowned children's choir), in a concert to end the session! It was a memorable experience, and we feel fortunate to have had this opportunity.Room 203’s Visit to Greenwood:
City of Toronto Information on Lyme Disease
Over the last several years, we have information about Blacklegged Ticks and the spread of Lyme Disease. According to the Lyme Disease – City of Toronto: “The risk of contracting Lyme disease in Toronto, is considered to be low but has been increasing. The risk of Lyme disease can be decreased by preventing tick bites, early detection and removal of ticks.”Ticks are typically found in grassy, brushy, or wooded areas, and can also be found on animals. They are often found in areas with trees, shrubs, grass, woodpiles, and piles of leaves. Common locations include yards, lawns, and areas where forests or wooded areas meet lawns or gardens. This includes school yards.
Please find information on how to prevent tick bites and Lyme disease below.
-Wear light-coloured clothing so ticks are easy to see
-Cover up by wearing closed footwear and tucking pants into socks
-Use a repellent that contains DEET or Icaridin and follow the manufacturer’s directions
-Perform full-body checks on yourself, children, and pets
-When you get home, put your clothes in the dryer on high heat for at least 10 minutes before washing them
-Find out how Lyme disease is identified and treated
-Find out how to reduce ticks around your home
May 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 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.
National AccessAbility Week: May 26 to June 1, 2024 - Canada.ca
We Have Dreams Too: Black Mothers Reimagining Schools
What does leadership look like when Black mothers are at the centre of improving Black children’s outcomes? How do Black mothers’ everyday acts of care, advocacy, and resistance shape their children’s schooling experience?
Join us for an insightful webinar that centres Black mothers’ leadership and work. Together, we’ll explore how Black mothers’ dreams, stories, and community-building practices challenge exclusion and transform schooling for their children. This session highlights the ways Black mothers engage in self- and community care, as they organize for their children’s education. Grounded in Canadian research, this session affirms what we already know: Black mothers lead in ways schools often fail to see or name.
Date: May 21, 2025
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Audience: TDSB Parents/Caregivers and Community Members
Registration: https://tdsb-ca.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cKerb6RDQHC2mxHlnvh0xQ
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.
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.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
Centre of Excellence for Black Student Achievement
Please see the following upcoming opportunities for students, staff and community offered by the Centre of Excellence for Black Student Achievement.We Have Dreams Too: Black Mothers Reimagining Schools
What does leadership look like when Black mothers are at the centre of improving Black children’s outcomes? How do Black mothers’ everyday acts of care, advocacy, and resistance shape their children’s schooling experience?
Join us for an insightful webinar that centres Black mothers’ leadership and work. Together, we’ll explore how Black mothers’ dreams, stories, and community-building practices challenge exclusion and transform schooling for their children. This session highlights the ways Black mothers engage in self- and community care, as they organize for their children’s education. Grounded in Canadian research, this session affirms what we already know: Black mothers lead in ways schools often fail to see or name.
Date: May 21, 2025
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Audience: TDSB Parents/Caregivers and Community Members
Registration: https://tdsb-ca.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cKerb6RDQHC2mxHlnvh0xQ
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