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September 30th

Orange Shirt Day

October Heritage

Islamic Heritage Month

Somali Heritage Month

Orange Shirt Day at Tom Longboat JPS

September 30, 2021

~from Andrea Chisholm, Principal @ Tom Longboat JPS

Orange Shirt Day is an annual event that started in 2013 to recognize the legacy of the Residential School System for First Nations, Métis and Inuit families and communities. It is a show of support and understanding of the history of the school system that impacts many Indigenous families today.

Since May 2021, recovery efforts have been taking place at former residential school sites across Canada to locate unmarked graves of children who died while in care. Almost 5300 of these unmarked graves have been found to date. With over 150,000 children having entered the residential school system, it is estimated that up to 1 in 20 students did not survive.

Our school’s namesake, Tom Longboat, was also forced to attend residential school. He was able to escape after two attempts.

This year, Tom Longboat JPS will be preparing for a memorial on September 30^th. Students will be creating 7500 flags with the statement, “Every Child Matters” and planting them on school property. In addition, we will be showing our support of the Truth and Reconciliation process by wearing orange. Our Junior students will be tie-dying shirts orange for the entire school. It was felt that this was the most hands-on way for our students to help prepare for Orange Shirt Day.

For further information, please go to www.orangeshirtday.org. There are many teacher resources from Kindergarten – Grade 12 to utilize leading up to the day, and on September 30^th.

Every Child Matters

TDSB Recognizes First National Day of Truth and Reconciliation

~from the TDSB web:

In addition to being the 8th annual Orange Shirt Day, September 30, 2021 will be the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Together we recognize the legacy of Canada’s residential school system and continue to learn the many truths of these institutions.

We honour First Nations, Métis, and Inuit children and communities impacted by this system. During Truth and Reconciliation Week September 27 to October 1, we encourage schools to participate in events offered by the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation. Visit the UIEC’s resource page for learning resources and events; Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation are on the Days of Significance page.

As we continue grappling with news from the Kamloops Residential School, it’s imperative for Canadians to read and respond to Calls to Action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (2015) and calls to justice from the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Inquiry (2019). The TDSB Research & Development Department has highlighted some calls as they apply to education workers in particular

Beyond 3:30 & Imani Academic Mentorship Program

~Thank you for the recommendations Matt Johnston, Principal @ Dr. Marion Hilliard SPS

Beyond 3:30

The Beyond 3:30 after school program that runs out of Hilliard. Our community is very grateful for the program.

Imani Academic Mentorship Program

This is a partnership that several TDSB elementary & secondary schools have with U of T Scarborough. They will run it as a virtual program for a second year. Hilliard students are always eager to participate.

School Council Guidelines

~from the TDSB web:

School Councils work to improve student achievement and enhance the accountability of the education system to parents and caregivers. They are legislated and governed by Regulation 612 of the Education Act. There is an understanding that participation can take many forms and work to:

offer parents/caregivers a variety of ways to share their voices, knowledge, and expertise
recognize that relationship building is key to breaking down walls and barriers
strive to identify and eliminate barriers to participation for parents/caregivers
disrupt practices that contribute to oppression based on race, class, nationality, abilities, gender, education, or language

As we resume the 2021/2022 school year with a hybrid school model of in person and virtual learning, there are some carryover COVID-19 guidelines from last year as it relates to school council operations. These directions were codeveloped with PIAC and the purpose of the Council operations is to provide clarity for Councils, staff and parents/caregivers on Council operations for the 2021-2022 school year.

Parents as Partners Virtual Conference 2021

~from the TDSB parents as partners site:

The Parents and Caregivers as Partners Conference 2021 provides an opportunity to highlight innovation and high-impact strategies for partnering, collaborating and nurturing parents’ and caregivers’ partnerships and alliances.

We welcome applications from parents/caregivers, schools, School Councils, administrators, teachers, community-based organizations, researchers and other school districts that focus on solutions that enhance and expand engagement through family-school-community partnerships. Featuring plenaries, workshops, and micro sessions and more, participants will be immersed in many examples of high-impact engagement work taking place across the province.

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.

Audit Committee Meeting

September 20, 2021 @ 4:00PM
Electronic Meeting

Regular Meeting

September 22, 2021 @ 4:30PM

Electronic Meeting

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