April 8, 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.
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
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.
This April, the Autism Society of America is proud to continue its fourth annual #CelebrateDifferences campaign in honor of Autism Acceptance Month. Everyday, we work to create connections, empowering everyone in the Autism community to live fully. We believe that acceptance is creating a world where everyone in the Autism community is connected to the support they need, when they need it. And by everyone, we mean every unique individual: the implacable, inimitable, and irreplaceable you.
Co-operation is the TDSB Character Trait for April
Cooperation is a very important trait because it prepares you for the world after education which is filled with interactions between people.
Cooperation is:
working together to do more than you can do alone.
listening to others to try to understand what they are saying
recognizing contributions of others, applaud effort and work.
showing respect and taking responsibility
practicing good collaboration skills.
What will you read this National Poetry Month? What events will you organize, attend? Will you start your own poetry writing project? Will you write your first poem? Will you share your poetry online for the first time?
Discrimination takes many shapes, whether it’s based on race, age, disabilities, gender or sexuality. The 2SLGBTQIA+ community is no stranger to the bullying and violence that stems from hateful beliefs. While progress has been made towards removing these social barriers from our society, discrimination still persists. So, every year, on the second Wednesday of April, we urge people around the world to put on a pink shirt and stand in solidarity with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community to continue fighting for equality and acceptance.
The Digital Human Library has partnered with 4Canoes and the International Indigenous Speakers Bureau to bring Indigenous Knowledge Keepers sharing their stories into K-12 classrooms and homes. Browse the ongoing 28 edition series and children’s books available on the 4Canoes Digital Shelf or experience Indigenous teaching with the IISB Knowledge Nuggets.
We hope this newsletter will be a support to you as we read, research, and learn together at Lawrence Park C.I.
Happy April!
Mrs. Zwaan