May 13, 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.

Welcome May!

Time to say goodbye to April showers and hello to May flowers.

May is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month in TDSB. Check May Days of Significance for support resources.

Asian Heritage Month We are proud to celebrate the numerous achievements of Asian-Canadians and their significant role on the global stage. This year our theme is Many Voices United as One. Check out TDSB slideshow - Asian Heritage Month May 2022.

Jewish Heritage Month Guide and Asian Heritage Month Guide - thanks to TDSB Professional Library

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.

Watch and Listen Resources available on our TDSB Virtual Library

Look at the beautiful works of arts submitted by TDSB students in grade 8, for this years #allthepiecesofme Mental Health & Well Being 2022 poster contest. TDSB Child and Youth Services

 Immediate Support/Help (tdsb.on.ca) 


Cherry blossoms are in full bloom across the Toronto region

Enjoy the spectacle!

White Pine Awards will be announced May 17. Join CBC Books host, Ali Hassan, for a third year as he hosts all 9 Award Ceremonies.  These ceremonies will be entertaining as we will hear from over 110 nominees, find out the three finalists in each category and from that esteemed group our 2022 Forest of Reading winners will be announced.  Please join us from all over Canada and see who Canada’s young people selected! 

Health Canada - Recalls, Canada’s food guide, diseases, immunization, and health risks while travelling. 

Check out the National Invention Convention - Visit student inventions, hear from inventors

We hope this newsletter will be a support to you as we read, research, and learn together at Lawrence Park C.I.

Mrs. Zwaan