LPCI Library Learning Commons March 1, 2024 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.
This week's virtual library tip - March is Greek Heritage Month. Search LPCI Library Catalogue to find books right in our own library to support your study of Greek Heritage as well as links to dozens of other resource links.
NEW from TDSB Professional Library
Panfest and Caribbean Carnival Traditions: check out our new Event Resources Guide developed in collaboration with @TDSB_Arts and @tdsb_cebsa
In 2007, Berwick Nova Scotia, after a new student at their school was bullied for wearing a pink shirt, two grade 12 students bought 50 pink shirts and encouraged their classmates to wear pink. The next day they went to distribute the shirts and to their surprise the majority of students arrived wearing pink! With that act of kindness, Pink Shirt Day was born.
In recognition of the Berwick event, Nova Scotia proclaimed the second Thursday of September “Stand Up Against Bullying Day.” In 2008, British Columbia proclaimed February 27th to be the provincial anti-bullying day, and the movement has continued to grow. In 2012, the United Nations declared May 4 as Anti-Bullying Day, and now the last Wednesday each February is Canada’s national Pink Shirt/anti-bullying day.
How to Make a Difference When You Witness Bullying Online- Empower students to make a positive impact when they witness cyberbullying Media Smarts
The TDSB character trait for this month is honesty. We continue to emphasize that using information ethically and legally is one way you can exercise honesty.
We hope this newsletter will be a support to you as we read, research, and learn together at Lawrence Park C.I. Library Learning Commons.
Mrs. Zwaan