Week Ending June 3

Davisville Party: Monday, June 13 from 3:45-6:15

Summer programs 2022

Did you know? 

The TDSB offers a wide range of enriching summer programs for children, youth and even adults.  

Here is a list of the elementary offerings. Please note that some programs may be full.  

- Elementary Summer School

- Extended Day Program – Summer Camp

- International Languages and African Heritage Language & Culture Program

- Outdoor Education Summer Camp

- Summer Music & Art Camps

Please see the website for more information: https://www.tdsb.on.ca/About-Us/Innovation/Summer-Programs

Centre of Excellence for Black Student Achievement Grand Opening Virtual Event – June 13, 2022 The Centre of Excellence for Black Student Achievement is proud to unveil the new physical space! The creation of the Centre of Excellence for Black Student Achievement originated as part of the Toronto District School Board’s response to dismantling anti-Black racism within the school board. It aims to improve both experiences and outcomes for Black students and is also responsive to the voices of Black communities who consistently advocated for deeper systemic change.  This live-streamed evening is filled with activities including a video tour. There will be the unveiling of artwork developed by artist and creator of the LEGACY posters and Order of Canada recipient, Robert Small, along with award-winning Afrofuturist muralist and cultural curator, Danilo Deluxo. Date: June 13, 2022 Time: 6 – 7:30 p.m. Location: Zoom Please register online for this event. Audiences will experience performances as well as hear from Toronto District School Board staff and distinguished community members.  The event will be moderated by Itah Sadu, storyteller, author and managing director of A Different Booklist Cultural Centre: The People's Residence. For more details, click https://www.tdsb.on.ca/cebsa/grandopening.

Davisville and Spectrum Safe Arrival/Student Absence:

Student Pick-up Form:

Please see the following for  2021-2022 Davisville/Spectrum: Student Form For Early Pick-Up*Only*
Please make sure form is submitted prior to 12:00 p.m.  for early pick up.

School Bus Delays/Cancellations: 
TDSB website reporting delays or bus cancellations: www.torontoschoolbus.org
Davisville Spiritwear:

Please Call School Messenger directly 1-833-250-2290, between (7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.) to report child(ren’s)absence for the current day or future date. If you do not report your child(ren’s) absence(s) prior to the start of school day you will be contacted by School Messenger and you must indicate the reason for the absence.

absence. Please respond to safe arrival calls. The telephone number 833-250-2290 will display on the caller ID.

To order Davisville spiritwear check school cashonline, or visit  davisvillepublicschool.entripyshops.com

School Trustee's Weekly Newsletter - Ward 8:

• For updates regarding topics affecting the TDSB, please subscribe to Shelley Laskin's weekly newsletter.

Week Ending May 13/22

Fox Sighted in the area:

A parent informed us on Friday afternoon that a fox was spotted on the south side of the apartment at 77 Davisville.

We called animal control to alert them, but parents are recommended to ensure their children know to not approach unfamiliar wildlife.

Thank you for your care and attention.

Not Returning to Davisville 2022-2023/Moving?:

Last week you should have received a GForm which requires your attention in completing the requested information so that we may know in advance if your child will not be returning to Davisville for the 2022-2023 school year.

The following are the Grade respective forms(if you haven't submitted yet):

• Student Not Returning to Davisville for 2022-2023 School Year for *Grade SK-4 Only*

https://forms.gle/vNhQMjtbYdNXMxDCA

• Gr. 5 transition into Gr. 6 For Grade 5 in *English Only*

https://forms.gle/G3PX71oJgNS5PCpb6

• Gr. 6 transition into Gr. 7 For Grade 6 in *French Only*

https://forms.gle/ZqfNFE27GbZNYqN48

Community Safety:

Please be reminded that the Davisville Jr. P.S. driveway access from Millwood Rd. and Davisville Ave. is not to be used as a pedestrian access. Please walk along the designated sidewalk and not on the driveway. Vehicles use the driveway during school hours, therefore please follow the traffic safety rules.

Spectrum School Council: Monday May 16 at 6:30 p.m.:

The link to the Zoom meet is:

https://tdsb-ca.zoom.us/j/97071298830

Meeting ID: 970 7129 8830

Passcode: welcome

Tuesday's Upcoming Parent Council Meeting with Special Guest, Rachel Weinstock - Enough Is Enough: Getting To The Heart Of Bullying Prevention:

A special Parent Council Meeting with Rachel Weinstock (http://www.rachelweinstock.com/), who will speak about Anti-Bullying Prevention.  Rachel deeply believes in the possibility of a bully-free school community. In her dynamic and highly interactive presentation called ‘Enough is Enough’, Rachel uses impactful stories, humour, and role-playing to help students understand their role in working with their peers to make this a reality.

 
Tuesday May 17 - 6:30 pm via Zoom (Rachel to start at 7:30 pm)
Link:   https://tdsb-ca.zoom.us/j/93243793552?pwd=UnU4cEdlSjVIRVBDQXZ0c1NSa0IyZz09
 
Please join us. Your voice is needed as we want to ensure we are hearing everyone, and being relevant for all. 
 
Link and agenda can be found here if you’re scrambling on Tuesday!   https://davisvilleparents.com/home/parentcouncil

Nurturing Children's Gender and Identity:

TDSB Parent and Community Engagement Office would like to invite you to the next edition of our Conversation Series, ‘Nurturing Children’s Gender and Identity’, presented by Vivek Shraya.  You will find all of the details below and attached.  Please be reminded that you will find all of this information on the Conversation Series webpage.  Also, you will find all previous recordings on the PCEO YouTube channel. Please view the embedded flyer: Vivek Shraya

 

Nurturing Children's Gender and Identity
Thursday, May 19, 2022
6:30 - 8 p.m.

Presenter: Vivek Shraya

Vivek’s talk will focus on her personal journey starting from her experiences in adolescence – at home and at school – the challenges she faced as well as what helped her become the confident, self-aware, and compassionate person she is today. She will also speak to how parents and caregivers, teachers & staff can be better allies, and how can we ensure our schools and homes are safe places where our kids can explore and learn more about gender & identity. 

Register in advance for this webinar:

https://tdsb-ca.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DUUx4Q0dShmmK7vU-xitfA

Meeting ID: 990 3662 6421, Passcode: 331471

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. 

 Davisville and Spectrum Safe Arrival/Student Absence:

Student Pick-up Form:

Please see the following for  2021-2022 Davisville/Spectrum: Student Form For Early Pick-Up*Only*
Please make sure form is submitted prior to 12:00 p.m.  for early pick up.

School Bus Delays/Cancellations: 
TDSB website reporting delays or bus cancellations: www.torontoschoolbus.org
Davisville Spiritwear:

Please Call School Messenger directly 1-833-250-2290, between (7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.) to report child(ren’s)absence for the current day or future date. If you do not report your child(ren’s) absence(s) prior to the start of school day you will be contacted by School Messenger and you must indicate the reason for the absence.

absence. Please respond to safe arrival calls. The telephone number 833-250-2290 will display on the caller ID.

To order Davisville spiritwear check school cashonline, or visit  davisvillepublicschool.entripyshops.com

School Trustee's Weekly Newsletter - Ward 8:

• For updates regarding topics affecting the TDSB, please subscribe to Shelley Laskin's weekly newsletter.

Week Ending April 29/22

Change of Address/Moving:

We are now in the process of planning for the 2022/23 school year. If you are moving, please remember to inform the office as early as possible by sending an email to Davisville: biljana.svilaric@tdsb.on.ca and Spectrum: jyothisatyan.hiremaglur@tdsb.on.ca 

Davisville and Spectrum Clubs/Intramurals Spring 2022: 
We are pleased to announce and share the following Davisville and Spectrum clubs/intramurals document: Clubs/Intramurals Schedule which details daily club/intramural days, times, and staff coaching.
A Parent Council Meeting with Special Guest, Rachel Weinstock -  Enough Is Enough: Getting To The Heart Of Bullying Prevention:
Please access the poster for the below: Poster
A special Parent Council Meeting with Rachel Weinstock (http://www.rachelweinstock.com/), who will speak about Anti-Bullying Prevention.  Rachel deeply believes in the possibility of a bully-free school community. In her dynamic and highly interactive presentation called ‘Enough is Enough’, Rachel uses impactful stories, humour, and role-playing to help students understand their role in working with their peers to make this a reality.
Tuesday May 17 - 6:30 pm via Zoom (Rachel to start at 7:30 pm)
Link:   https://tdsb-ca.zoom.us/j/93243793552?pwd=UnU4cEdlSjVIRVBDQXZ0c1NSa0IyZz09
 Please join us. Your voice is needed as we want to ensure we are hearing everyone, and being relevant for all. 
Link and agenda can be found here if you’re scrambling on Tuesday! https://davisvilleparents.com/home/parentcouncil
If you have questions or want to bring something up at Council, don’t hesitate to reach out to council@davisvilleparents.com.

Hearts and Minds Spring Newsletter:  
Please access the following link Spring Newsletter of which
Topics include:
Fostering Reading Comprehension
Test-taking Skills for Teens
Mindfulness
Here We Grow: Children’s Mental Health Week (May 2^nd to May 6^th)
Community Corner: Links to Resources about

• Latin American Heritage Month

• Sikh Heritage Month

• National Jewish Heritage Month

• Asian Heritage Month

• Autism Awareness

• Parents as Partners Conference May 9^th, 2022

• Virtual Mental Health & Well-being Drop-in Hours (Wednesday and Thursday evenings)

• Culturally Responsive Virtual Lounges

• Mental Health Toolkits and Choice Boards

Daily Screening:
All parents or caregivers must complete a daily health screening for their child before leaving home. You can use the Now Mobile Health Screening app
app, the Student Health Screening Paper Pass
Paper Pass or the TDSB ServiceNow webpage. Please do not bring your sick child to school.

Mental Health and Well-Being: 
The TDSB is here to help support your mental health and well-being and to help you navigate the tools and resources you may need. Please click https://www.tdsb.on.ca/School-Year-2021-22/Mental-Health-and-Well-Being.

Davisville and Spectrum Safe Arrival/Student Absence:
Student Pick-up Form:

Please see the following for  2021-2022 Davisville/Spectrum: Student Form For Early Pick-Up*Only*
Please make sure form is submitted prior to 12:00 p.m.  for early pick up.

School Bus Delays/Cancellations: 
TDSB website reporting delays or bus cancellations: www.torontoschoolbus.org
Davisville Spiritwear:

Please Call School Messenger directly 1-833-250-2290, between (7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.) to report child(ren’s)absence for the current day or future date. If you do not report your child(ren’s) absence(s) prior to the start of school day you will be contacted by School Messenger and you must indicate the reason for the absence.

absence. Please respond to safe arrival calls. The telephone number 833-250-2290 will display on the caller ID.

To order Davisville spiritwear check school cashonline, or visit  davisvillepublicschool.entripyshops.com

School Trustee's Weekly Newsletter - Ward 8:

• For updates regarding topics affecting the TDSB, please subscribe to Shelley Laskin's weekly newsletter.

Week Ending April 22/22

Virtual Character Education Assembly:

Please join us if you are able on Friday, April 29 at 1:35 p.m. with the following link: Virtual Character Ed Link

Spectrum Bake Sale (Nut-free): Tuesday, April 26

Spectrum is hosting a bake sale for Davisville students on Tuesday, April 26. Students can bring money (loose change, loonies and twonies) if interested in buying some treats.

Davisville and Spectrum Safe Arrival/Student Absence:

Please Call School Messenger directly 1-833-250-2290, between (7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.) to report child(ren’s)absence for the current day or future date. If you do not report your child(ren’s) absence(s) prior to the start of school day you will be contacted by School Messenger and you must indicate the reason for the absence.

absence. Please respond to safe arrival calls. The telephone number 833-250-2290 will display on the caller ID.

Student Pick-up Form:
Please see the following for  2021-2022 Davisville/Spectrum: Student Form For Early Pick-Up*Only*
Please make sure form is submitted prior to 12:00 p.m.  for early pick up.

School Bus Delays/Cancellations: 

TDSB website reporting delays or bus cancellations: www.torontoschoolbus.org

Davisville Spiritwear:

To order Davisville spiritwear check school cashonline, or visit  davisvillepublicschool.entripyshops.com

School Trustee's Weekly Newsletter - Ward 8:

• For updates regarding topics affecting the TDSB, please subscribe to Shelley Laskin's weekly newsletter.

Week Ending April 14

Davisville School Council:

It’s Spring Time and Parent Council is blooming! 

TUESDAY APRIL  19,  6:30 pm – 7:30 pm  - https://tdsb-ca.zoom.us/j/97600302805?pwd=VDZ3S21LTTQveDVkRzVJNWZFS0g1UT09

WE ARE TALKING ABOUT:

 THE EMPOWER READING PROGRAM

UPCOMING EVENTS INCLUDING SCIENCE TALKS AND ANTI-BULLYING

BUDGET AND BYLAWS

YOUR QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS

Please join us. Your voice is needed as we want to ensure we are hearing everyone, and being relevant for all. 

Link and agenda can be found here if you’re scrambling on Tuesday! https://davisvilleparents.com/home/parentcouncil

If you have questions or want to bring something up at Council, don’t hesitate to reach out to council@davisvilleparents.com.

Keeping Kids Engaged with Science:

Please see the following link for flyer: Dr. Cylita Guy

Dr. Cylita Guy, PhD is a Toronto based ecologist, data scientist and science communicator. Join Dr. Guy as she talks about her time studying bats in the city of Toronto and how these experiences led her to write her first children's science book - Chasing Bats and Tracking Rats: Urban Ecology, Community Science & How We Share Our Cities.

Dr. Guy will touch on some of the ways she tries to make science fun and engaging for readers. She will also highlight how her parents helped put her on the path towards becoming a scientist. 

Thursday April 28 - 6:30 pm via Zoom

Link:  https://tdsb-ca.zoom.us/j/94468875652?pwd=N1RPNE42SkxBQkhzTEh1bnN4cFRhUT09

Glenview Open House Save the Date:

The virtual open house for students and parents/guardians is scheduled for Thursday, May 5, 2022 @ 6:30. More information to follow.

Updated Information from TPH

Updated: School Information for Parents & Caregivers (April 8)

Updated: Information for Parents & Caregivers of Children in Child Care (April 8)

Please get Vaccinated

• COVID-19: Where to Get Vaccinated
• See A Parent's Guide to Vaccination.
• COVID-19 Vaccine Consult Service (VSC) Appointments are available Monday to Friday.
• Learn from medical experts, all in one place. Get more information here  https://parenthomework.ca/.
• Vaccination Clinics in TDSB Schools
• Voluntary Disclosure of Student Vaccination Status
• City of Toronto Vaccine Information

Davisville and Spectrum Safe Arrival/Student Absence:

Please Call School Messenger directly 1-833-250-2290, between (7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.) to report child(ren’s)absence for the current day or future date. If you do not report your child(ren’s) absence(s) prior to the start of school day you will be contacted by School Messenger and you must indicate the reason for the absence.

absence. Please respond to safe arrival calls. The telephone number 833-250-2290 will display on the caller ID.

Student Pick-up Form:
Please see the following for  2021-2022 Davisville/Spectrum: Student Form For Early Pick-Up*Only*
Please make sure form is submitted prior to 12:00 p.m.  for early pick up.

School Bus Delays/Cancellations: 

TDSB website reporting delays or bus cancellations: www.torontoschoolbus.org

Davisville Spiritwear:

To order Davisville spiritwear check school cashonline, or visit  davisvillepublicschool.entripyshops.com

School Trustee's Weekly Newsletter - Ward 8:

• For updates regarding topics affecting the TDSB, please subscribe to Shelley Laskin's weekly newsletter.

Week Ending April 8

Davisville Used Book Sale:

School Council is hosting a used book fair next week - which means they need all your USED books!  Please drop off books at Door 5 on Monday morning (drop off) or afternoon (pick-up).

Book sale for students on Wednesday and Thursday of next week.  

New Entry and Exit Doors for Davisville Students:
Now that we no longer have to stay in our cohorts we have changed the entry door and stairways that each class should be using for entry and exit from the building. All the second floor classes will be using the center doors and the third floor classes will be using the east and west stairwells.  Please refer to the map for clarification. Entry and Exit Doors & Class Lineup Map

Picture Retakes: Spectrum Grade 8 and Davisville Grade 5 English and Grade 6 French Immersion Leaving Classes:
 Please mark your calendar. The retake day for graduation photos for grade 8's  is on  Wednesday, April 13th, in the morning.

Grade 5 Families going to Hodgson for 2022-2023:
Families, 
Hodgson Middle School is excited to welcome your child into our building for the 2022-2023 school year. In preparation for this transition, we will be hosting a VIRTUAL information evening on Wednesday, May 11th. This will be your opportunity to meet Hodgson students and staff while learning a bit about our programs. 
Please see the attached flyer Open House Virtual Flyer for event time and embedded Zoom Link. 
To support our work that evening, we are asking that you post any questions you may have about Hodgson using this link - https://forms.gle/szcdBchHWAiognaK7   We will use these to guide our presentation on May 11th. 
Each year Hodgson collaborates with your child's school to make sure this big transition is a smooth one. We also make available the opportunity for families to email us the names of any peers that might make good classmates for their child. All parent/guardian requests are printed and organized by grade so that we do not miss any important requests.  You must include your child's current school/teacher in the request so we correctly sort the email we receive. As you make your request, please understand that we will not consider requests for specific teachers and will only consider requests for classmates.  While we can never promise that we can accommodate every request, we will work to do our absolute best to accommodate the requests we receive by the deadline. All class placement requests will be taken until Friday, May 13th.  After that time, we will not be able to accommodate any further requests. 
We look forward to meeting all of you on May 11th!
Regards,
Mark Kraczynski (Acting Principal) and Kelley Miller-Caise

Davisville and Spectrum Safe Arrival/Student Absence:

Please Call School Messenger directly 1-833-250-2290, between (7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.) to report child(ren’s)absence for the current day or future date. If you do not report your child(ren’s) absence(s) prior to the start of school day you will be contacted by School Messenger and you must indicate the reason for the absence.

absence. Please respond to safe arrival calls. The telephone number 833-250-2290 will display on the caller ID.

Student Pick-up Form:
Please see the following for  2021-2022 Davisville/Spectrum: Student Form For Early Pick-Up*Only*
Please make sure form is submitted prior to 12:00 p.m.  for early pick up.

School Bus Delays/Cancellations: 

TDSB website reporting delays or bus cancellations: www.torontoschoolbus.org

Davisville Spiritwear:

To order Davisville spiritwear check school cashonline, or visit  davisvillepublicschool.entripyshops.com

School Trustee's Weekly Newsletter - Ward 8:

• For updates regarding topics affecting the TDSB, please subscribe to Shelley Laskin's weekly newsletter.