May 27, 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.
Check out the Asian Heritage Month resource document we have prepared to help our LPCI community learn more about Asian Canadians.
Please see the Jewish Heritage Month resource document we have prepared for our LPCI learning community.
The TDSB Character Trait for May is Integrity.
What books do you want to read this summer?
Download the 2022 Teen Committee Summer Reading List for White Pine and the Printable Poster
BIG NEWS STORY
Which book won the White Pine Award for 2022 ? Scroll down the webpage until you find White Pine Award and watch the video to find out.
The 2022 nominees are:
And the winner is...........
How to Talk to Kids about the War in Ukraine: a video interview with author Marsha Skrypuch by Brantford Public Library in Canadian School Library Journal.
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.
Dealing with digital stress - Tip Sheet
There are three main ways of dealing with digital stress. The first is through time management: if your time is better organized, your online life won’t get in the way of other things you need to do. The second is through changing your habits and attitudes to make your digital life less stressful. Finally, it’s important to make time for rest and reflection so that you aren’t constantly under stress
Tips from LPCI Library Learning Commons
Check out this video form TDSB Library for a refresher on how to use our virtual library to find the best reliable digital resources for your projects at school and at home.
23 Canadian collections to read for Short Story Month
May is Short Story Month! Celebrate by checking out a great Canadian book.
We hope this newsletter will be a support to you as we read, research, and learn together at Lawrence Park C.I.
Mrs. Zwaan