April 29, 2022 Newsletter
Engage, Inspire, Empower
Our goal is to support the success of our students, to promote a life-long enjoyment of reading, and to provide knowledge building experiences with 24/7 access to information in a welcoming environment that is conducive to learning.
We strive to achieve this goal through attention to Equity, Well Being and Achievement.
Make Earth Day Everyday!
Time to say goodbye to April showers and hello to May flowers.
During the month of April the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) is proud to recognize Hispanic Heritage Month. Check out April is Hispanic Heritage Month
April is also Sikh Heritage Month. This year our theme is Come to learn, go to serve; the goal of education is to serve humanity. Learn more in the Interactive Slide Show prepared by TDSB.
A reminder to stay connected to the Teaching and Learning About Ukraine document for updates and make use of our Virtual Library databases for reliable current information.
A HUGE thank you to our volunteers in the Library Learning Commons this week and every week!
Take time to thank a volunteer in your life this week.
Volunteering can help us develop empathy, to see the world through the eyes of others. It can connect people from diverse backgrounds and life experiences, expanding our views. It can build our capacity to work collectively and contribute to a vibrant, inclusive society.
Addressing the Emotional Roots of Procrastination
Research finds that procrastination often stems from emotional dysregulation—and teachers can help students overcome it.
Recent research in human behavior and psychology reveals that the most effective way to address your students’ procrastination may not have anything to do with time management, although time management strategies are definitely helpful. What can you do when your students are aware of deadlines and responsibilities but still avoid them?
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to join US Supreme Court
The Supreme Court in the United States will soon have a new judge (known as an “associate justice”). On April 7, Ketanji Brown Jackson was confirmed by the US Senate to this important and powerful position. The Supreme Court is the most powerful court in the United States. It makes decisions about laws, including overturning current laws, that can affect everyone in the country. Because of that, the justices on the Supreme Court are very powerful. They are selected by the president of the United States and once they are on the Supreme Court they can remain in the job for as long as they want.
COVID-19: Mental Health Resources
It’s OK not to feel OK
Many people may feel sad, stressed, anxious, confused, scared or angry during the COVID-19 pandemic. These are normal and common responses to unexpected or stressful situations. Support is available.
We hope this newsletter will be a support to you as we read, research, and learn together at Lawrence Park C.I.
Thank a Volunteer today :)
Mrs. Zwaan