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Superintendent message to LN16
Superintendent message to LN16
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Tamil Heritage Month at the TDSB – January 2021
Tamil Heritage Month is recognized nationally since October 2016, provincially since March 2004 and by the Toronto District School Board since January 2016. The month of January was chosen as it coincides with one of the most important celebrations for Canadians of Tamil heritage, the Thai Pongal harvest festival. Millions of Tamil people around the world irrespective of their religion celebrate Thai Pongal and offer thanks for an abundant harvest.
This year, the chosen theme selected by the volunteer planning committee is உண்மை - உரிமை – ஒற்றுமை: Truth - Rights – Unity. Unmai (உண்மை) recognizes that our lived experiences are our truths and these truths shape our understanding of the world around us. Urimai (உரிமை) examines our right to flourish and shine. Otrumai (ஒற்றுமை) emphasizes our shared lived experiences with other marginalized communities and our shared humanity.
Toronto has the largest Tamil population outside of the South Asian subcontinent with thousands of TDSB students and staff members heritage identified as Tamil. The importance of building awareness, creating a strong self identity and understanding one's own roots and rights are important objectives of the Tamil Heritage Month volunteer planning committee.
A poster challenge is currently underway, and we will be posting the two winning designs that reflect this year’s theme in early January. We are proud to share with you the attached power point that will provide you with information about the Tamil Heritage Month.
Beyond 8 - Course Selection information night
Beyond 8 - Course Selection information night
Thursday, January 21, 2021
ZOOM - Contact your Principal for link
Presenters:
Yola Stephens, Lester B. Pearson CI Guidance ACL
Jose Acosta, Dr. Marion Hilliard Sr PS Vice-principal
Matt Johnston, Dr. Marion Hilliard Sr PS Principal
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Call-Out: Join the Sikh Heritage Month Volunteer Planning Committee
Call-Out: Join the Sikh Heritage Month Volunteer Planning Committee
This is a call-out for individuals to join the Sikh Heritage Month Volunteer Planning Committee to develop system-wide activities for students, staff and the TDSB community. The mandate of the volunteer planning committee is to provide learning opportunities for students, staff and the TDSB community, as well as to enrich the curriculum resources through a collaborative approach of TDSB staff, community members and Trustees.
Details of the first Sikh Heritage Month Planning Committee meeting is noted below. We hope you will be able to be part of our planning committee.
Sikh Heritage Month Planning Committee
Date: Monday, January 25, 2021
Time: 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Should you require additional information on Sikh Heritage Month, please contact Peter Singh, Executive Officer, Information Technology and Information Management and Senior Team Lead for Sikh Heritage or contact Dani Carnevale, Service Co-ordinator.
Staff Action Required: T2200 communication
Staff Action Required: T2200 communication
The TDSB is beginning to prepare for the 2020 tax year and requires all TDSB employees to complete a survey related to their work environment and any home office expenses as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
This survey requires you to declare first, whether you worked from home at all during the 2020 tax year. If you respond yes, you will receive a T2200S, Declaration of Conditions of Employment for Working at Home Due to COVID-19 form, to help support your 2020 tax return. Learn more here regarding eligibility and calculations used for the $400 claim in home office expenses announced by the federal government and the T2200S.
Virtual Schools Staff Directories
Virtual Schools Staff Directories
Please note that Virtual School administrative team directories are available online and are updated on an ongoing basis. A number of new staff have been welcomed to the teams this week. Please continue to refer to the links shared below for the latest directories:
Learning Centre 1 Virtual Elementary School
Learning Centre 2 Virtual Elementary School
Learning Centre 3 Virtual Elementary School
How to Be an Antiracist Educator
How to Be an Antiracist Educator
Article by Dena Simmons
Upcoming Committee Meetings
Upcoming Committee Meetings
The Toronto District School Board is committed to developing opportunities for our wider school community to connect and engage in conversations about education issues. Meetings will be broadcasted live to the public. Click HERE at the start time to view.
Special Planning and Priorities Committee
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
4:30 PM
Governance and Policy Committee
Wednesday, January 13, 2020
4:30 PM
Program and School Services Committee
Wednesday, January 13, 2020
6:30 PM
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