Trustee Shelley Laskin Weekly Updates

Sunday, 15 June 2025

Week of June 9th, 2025

Happy Father's Day




Happy Father’s Day to all those in our school community who serve as father figures. Whether you're a dad, stepdad, grandfather, uncle, mentor, or any caregiver who provides love, strength and guidance, today, we honour you and the important role you play in the lives of children.

Annual Pride Parade

On Wednesday, June 18 at 2:15pm, Davisville and Spectrum will be having their Annual Pride Parade. We invite all families to come and watch the parade along the route and then we will have a dance party on the turf!

PRIDE is an opportunity to celebrate diversity and raise awareness about the rich culture and history of our 2SLGBTQ+ community. All classes will be walking in the PRIDE Parade around the block. (See the map below). Kindergarten classes will be doing their own parade around the school yard.


 


In order to demonstrate that we are a united community that welcomes, respects and accepts everyone, we are asking students from both schools to dress in the pride flag colours and to show off their pride! Students should also make sure they dress for the weather, as this will be a rain or shine event!

Happy Pride to All!

Davisville/Spectrum Achieves EcoSchool Platinum Status

Davisville/Spectrum has earned the highest level of accreditation from EcoSchools by receiving platinum status for the 2024-2025 school year! Congratulations to the Eco Club for all of their hard work over the course of this year to achieve this goal. Also, thank you to the many classes in our school who committed to eco initiatives at Davisville/Spectrum during this past year, and to all of our volunteers who supported various events to raise money for future eco projects. We could not have done this without all of you! Thank you for the great teamwork.

Eco Club Plants Pollinator Plants In The Front Of The School



During this past week, the eco club members worked through both light rain and glorious sunshine to pull out weeds, and then plant some pollinator-friendly plants in the patch just outside of our main entrance to the school. The eco club students planted perennial plants suitable for pollinator insects, which can have a positive effect on our environment.   

Kindergarten Concert  

The Kindergarten classes performed their concert on Thursday, June 12th, to the delight of many family members!  Congratulations to our Kindergarten students for putting on a wonderful show.  Your hard work and preparation was evident, and it was a pleasure to see how everyone enjoyed this event so much!  Thank you to the Kindergarten team for all of your work, to the junior students who helped out as emcees and stage crew, to Mr. Shragge and Ms. Kang for your musical contributions, and to Ms. Jackie for helping us with the format for the evening.

Summer 2025 Well-being Guide

As the school year winds down, families may experience a mix of excitement and the need for support. The TDSB Summer 2025 Well-Being Guide offers culturally responsive and identity-affirming resources and activities to help families support their and their children’s mental well-being throughout the summer. From mindfulness tips and community programs to creative and physical activities, the guide is designed to help every family make the most of the season. Available in the TDSB’s top 22 spoken languages, this guide ensures support is accessible and inclusive for all during summertime!

Community Consultations

This Spring, TDSB students, families and community members who self-identify as part of the 2SLGBTQ+ community are invited to attend a consultation to support a multi-dimensional strategy that affirms diverse and intersectional 2SLGBTQ+ identities and addresses biphobia, transphobia, and homophobia within the TDSB. Learn more

Italian Heritage Month Event: July 2 Film Screening

During the month of June, the Toronto District School Board proudly recognizes Italian Heritage Month. This year, we are excited to share a special opportunity for all TDSB staff, courtesy of the Italian Contemporary Film Festival (ICFF): a screening of Maria Montessori: La Nouvelle Femme on July 2, 2025, at 8:15 pm. as part of the Lavazza IncluCity Festival at the Distillery District (Outdoor) - Birra Moretti Theatre

Set at the turn of the 20th century, Maria Montessori: La Nouvelle Femme tells the story of the pioneering doctor and educator who revolutionized teaching methods for children with learning disabilities, forever transforming education. This inspiring bilingual film (French and Italian) beautifully reflects themes of education, inclusion, and women's empowerment. It is a meaningful cultural and social event for the TDSB community and a wonderful way to celebrate Italian Heritage Month.

Each festival ticket includes a tasting experience featuring Italy's most beloved food and beverage brands:

Your choice of Masi Prosecco, Birra Moretti, or a Campari cocktail
Tasting statins from Ferrero, Lavazza, Barilla, Eataly, and more
Sweet treats, cookies, candies, and culinary surprises throughout the historic Distillery District

Guests will enjoy an unforgettable outdoor cinema experience under the stars in an open-air theatre that seats up to 200 people. We hope you'll join us on July 2nd!

Click here to purchase tickets! Cost is $52.50 including fees. Use promo code icff5 to receive $5 off.

Note: RAIN PLAN

In the event of poor weather conditions, the screening will be relocated indoors at College Boreal for your convenience and comfort.





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