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Superintendent Message to LN14
Superintendent Message to LN14
Good day and happy Monday! Please note that as of today, Melissa will be supporting both LN14 and LN16 (AL Luis Tencio Aguilar and SOE Shirley Chan will now be supporting LC3 Elementary Virtual School). Rauda Dickenson rauda.dickenson@tdsb.on.ca will be the SOE for LN16 until the end of June, 2021. Please note that Rauda and I will be partnered and will be each other's back up.
When Melissa is away please contact Administrative Liaison Ellie Bateman
Please continue to stay safe and healthy! Just a note, this Thursday I will not be available and should there be an emergency, please contact Melissa/Rauda.
Kerry-Lynn
Superintendent message to ln16
Superintendent message to ln16
Happy Monday! I continue to enjoy working in LC3 and look forward to supporting a fine team of administrators in LN16. These are unprecedented times and I marvel at your resilience and creativity as you work through many new challenges related to the pandemic.
I know you will miss both Shirley and Luis and their thorough perseverance in providing you with ongoing strength and leadership. I will endeavor to keep you all informed and on track to ensure that your schools are successful learning and working environments for all.
I am thrilled that Melissa will be your AL to provide seamless support during Luis’ assignment to Virtual School.
Do not hesitate to contact me!
We’ll talk soon.
Rauda
November is Indigenous Education Month at TDSB
November is Indigenous Education Month at TDSB
In November, we honour Indigenous Education Month at the TDSB. This month reminds us to centre First Nations, Métis and Inuit perspectives, histories and contemporary realities. In classrooms across the TDSB, it is an opportunity to learn about treaties, Indigenous leadership, achievements, and resistance. Over the course of this month, students, staff and community members recognize a number of important days to deepen knowledge, to learn together about our shared history, and to build stronger relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada. Learn more at HERE
First Nations, Métis and Inuit Days of Significance - Over the course of November, students, staff and community members recognize a number of important days to deepen knowledge and to build stronger relationships between non-Indigenous and Indigenous peoples in Canada. This includes Treaty Recognition Week (Nov. 2-6), Inuit Day (Nov. 7), Aboriginal Veterans’ Day (Nov. 8), Louis Riel Day (Nov. 16), and an opportunity to Rock Your Mocs (Nov. 15-21). Follow @UIEC_tdsb.
TDSB Recognizes Hindu Heritage Month in November
TDSB Recognizes Hindu Heritage Month in November
~from Happenings @ TDSB
In 2016, the Government of Ontario declared the month of November each year as Hindu Heritage Month. Further to this, on April 18, 2018, the TDSB Board of Trustees voted to recognize the month of November as Hindu Heritage Month. Canadians of Hindu faith have greatly contributed to civic life in Canada for decades, and are a vibrant part of the growth and prosperity of Toronto, Ontario and Canada. November is an opportunity to celebrate the Hindu way of life, examine its impact and contributions to the world culture, and recognize values which promote compassion, mutual respect and inclusion – and hey, it is the birthplace of the number zero, without which the binary code in computers could not exist!
Louis Riel Day - November 16
Louis Riel Day - November 16
~From the Urban Indigenous Education Centre
Louis Riel Day is held every year on November 16th which is the anniversary of Riel’s execution in 1885. (In Manitoba, Louis Riel Day is an annual general holiday on the third Monday of February to commemorate his life.) During that year, Riel led Métis people in the Northwest Resistance, which was a stand against the Government of Canada because it was encroaching on Metis rights and way-of-life. The Métis were defeated at the siege of Batoche and the Canadian government captured Riel. He was eventually put on trial where he was convicted of treason and executed. As a result, Métis people across Canada were labeled as traitors, and for generations many felt the need to hide their Métis culture and heritage. Despite this oppression, many Métis people found a way to preserve their way-of-life and passed it on to current generations.
For more information visit:
Toronto and York Region Métis Council
Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week November 15-21
Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week November 15-21
The TDSB recognizes Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week November 15 to 21, 2020 with school boards across the province. This week is an opportunity to remember the impact that bullying can have on a school community and to talk about the ways we can report, support and prevent bullying in our schools.
Providing safe, inclusive and positive spaces accepting of all students is a priority in the TDSB. Our schools should be communities where all students are respected, welcomed, nurtured, engaged and encouraged.
Bullying is aggressive behaviour that is typically repeated over time. It is meant to cause harm, fear or distress or create a negative environment at school for another person. Bullying can take on a number of different forms: physical, verbal, social or electronic, often called cyber-bullying. All forms of bullying are taken seriously in the TDSB.
Whether the bullying happened at school, between students off school property or online, if it impacts student safety, the school must investigate and respond to any reports. Be part of making our schools safer – report bullying.
If you are a student who is being bullied, reach out.
If you are a parent/guardian and your child is being bullied, refer to "Steps to Address Questions and Concerns".
If you are a staff member, know what your responsibilities are with respect to addressing and preventing bullying.
When students have healthy relationships in their lives and feel connected to their school community, they are less likely to bully others and are more likely to support students who are bullied. Promoting healthy relationships among students is a key way to prevent bullying and create a safe and accepting school climate. And, the power of having an adult who students can connect with and feel comfortable talking to is critical.
The TDSB is committed to working to strengthen relationships between students and school adults and improving overall school climate to create inviting and engaging learning spaces where student want to be. As a system, we focus on prevention efforts and creating a welcoming school community – both in-person and online. Staff and students are engaged through events, activities and prevention programming and encouraged to take on leadership roles to enhance the school community.
We have a responsibility to respond to incidents of bullying, to support the affected individuals, hold students accountable and address issues that may have contributed to the situation and help prevent them from happening again. This work is supported by a number of TDSB policies and procedures, including:
Learn more about how we support students, bullying prevention programs that we offer and the educational partners we work with to support anti-bullying initiatives in our schools and classrooms. Follow along on social media with #TDSBbekind and join the conversation with stories of kindness.
~ From the Ontario Ministry of Education Site
Ontario has designated the week beginning on the third Sunday of November as Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week to help promote safe schools and a positive learning environment.
During Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week – November 15-21, 2020 – Ontario students, school staff and parents are encouraged to learn more about bullying and its effect on student learning and well-being.
Resources
Resources
Thank you or your service Mr. Arsenault!
Thank you or your service Mr. Arsenault!
~from Grant McPherson, Interim Principal @ Berner Trail JPS
Mr. Fred Arsenault holding the wonderful card that the students and staff from Berner Trail JPS made for him. Mr. Arsenault served in WWII. He turned 100 this past March.
Ready. Set. Engage!
Ready. Set. Engage!
PIAC invites all parents and caregivers to take part in our 14th annual parent conference – Ready. Set. Engage! Navigating the School Year Together – in partnership with TDSB.
Join us in our first-ever virtual conference for two days of workshops for parents and school councils. Connect with others from across TDSB as we adapt to a new educational landscape and school year unlike any we have experienced before.
TDSB Staff - Click HERE for information about the upcoming school-based Professional Activity Day on Friday, November 20, 2020.
Opportunity for Black Students in Co-Op & SHSM Programs
Opportunity for Black Students in Co-Op & SHSM Programs
Deadline for registration is Thursday, November 26, 2020
TRI Design Challenge for Black Students- Cooperative Education Program
Hello Cooperative Education Teachers
We have a very exciting opportunity for the second quadmester for Black students interested in science, technology, and research. The University of Toronto and Toronto Rehabilitation Institute are offering a virtual cooperative education program called the TRI Design Challenge for Black Students. The TRI Design Challenge for Black Students supports TDSB's commitment to improving the academic and well-being experiences of Black students.
Program Details
The TRI Design Challenge for Black Students provides eligible Black identified students in the TDSB with the opportunity to explore science, technology, and research with Black mentors from the University of Toronto and Toronto Rehabilitation Institute.
Application Process
Please have students interested in this program fill out the following Application Form.
The application process requires students to submit responses to a series of interview questions. Responses will be uploaded to the google application form.
Additional information
Please provide interested students with the following interview questions ahead of time, so that they can write or record (video submissions) their answers and upload them onto the google application form.
Please tell us what makes you a good candidate for the TRI Design Challenge Program for Black Students.
Tell us about yourself (e.g., passion, hobbies, favourite things to do, etc.).
Tell us about a goal you had for yourself and how you went about meeting it.
What barriers do you face or have overcome that would make you benefit from participating in the program?
What do you hope to gain from your participation in this experience (e.g., skill development, connecting with Black mentors, etc.)?
Committee Meetings This Week
Committee Meetings This Week
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.
Organizational Meeting
Monday, November 16, 2020
6:00 p.m.
Electronic Meeting
Professional Learning
Professional Learning
Student Achievement Partners:
Title: Addressing Unfinished Learning: Providing Equitable Access to Grade-Level Learning
Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Time: 07:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
Duration: 1 hour
Summary: Educators across the country are asking: How do we address unfinished learning this year while also staying focused on grade-level essential content for all students? Join us in this webinar to learn about how the two actually complement each other. We’ll dive into key messages from SAP’s 2020–21 Priority Instructional Content in English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics and CGCS’s Addressing Unfinished Learning After COVID-19 School Closures, discuss implementation challenges, and reflect on lessons learned from the first few months of school
Interested in learning about more free resources, webinars, and opportunities? Sign-up here.
Virtual Open Houses and Information Sessions
Virtual Open Houses and Information Sessions
See dates - Please check this page regularly, as schools will continue to post information about virtual open house dates/times and available pre-recorded information sessions.
Early French Immersion (SK Entry)
Early French Immersion (SK Entry)
Information Sessions
Information Sessions
Virtual Web Chat Information Sessions have been scheduled for families interested in the Early French Immersion (SK) application and placement process. The scheduled sessions are:
November 12, 2020, 7-8 p.m.
November 19, 2020, 10-11 a.m.
Please note: to participate in a live web chat, please visit THIS WEB PAGE and a link will be available to join on the dates/times outlined above.
Deadline for applications: November 27, 2020
Deadline for applications: November 27, 2020
Applications to the Early French Immersion program are made the year your child is in Junior Kindergarten (or is of Junior Kindergarten age) for entry in Senior Kindergarten. It is an entirely online process.
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