Here are some dates to help you through May.
May 2nd - Spring Fest 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
May 11th - Parent Council 7:30 in the Library
May 13th - Jr Girls Soccer tournament @ Swansea 9:00am - 12noon
May 14th - Sr Boys Soccer Tournament 9:00am -3:30pm
May 19th -Sr Girls Soccer @ Humber Valley in the PM
May 22nd - Sharing Assemblies
May 25th - West Track Meet at York U Grades 2 -8
May 26th - 29th - EQAO
Education Week starts May 4thNominate an Education Week Champion!
Do you know someone who cares about the environment, is a leader, and shows a true passion for being environmentally friendly? Is your school innovative, resourceful, or leading the eco-friendly initiatives of the community? If so, nominate an outstanding student or school today to be an EDUCATION WEEK CHAMPION! Education Week is an annual event celebrated by school boards and schools across the province. It is a time for students, teachers and parents to celebrate teaching excellence and student achievement. It provides an opportunity for the TDSB to highlight the outstanding work of our students and increase public awareness and appreciation for our schools.The Toronto District School Board will be celebrating Education Week from May 4 to May 8, 2009 and we want to acknowledge the work and dedication of our students and staff for living and learning the environmentally friendly way.The TDSB theme for Education Week this year is Greening and Growing at the Toronto District School Board. Staff, students, parents, and community members are invited to nominate a school or student to be an Education Week Champion. These outstanding stories will be highlighted and featured through out the week of May 4 to May 8. If you or someone you know is an Education Week Champion and has achieved environmentally-friendly excellence in one of the categories below, nominate them today!The categories are: Teamwork and Leadership, Conserving Energy and Minimizing Waste, Student Achievement, Sustainable Schools, and Connecting with the Community.The future of our planet depends on the actions of today. Show us all the great people and best practices that have gone in to making the TDSB Canada's greenest school Board. For more information or to make a nomination, visit www.tdsb.on.ca/educationweek
Grade 7 & 8 students who require additional help with reading, writing or math can attend an after-school program designed to help them overcome gaps in their skills and understanding. The Literacy and Numeracy Program offered by the TDSB provides support to thousands of students each year. Classes are small and focused on helping students gain the tools and confidence they need to ensure future success in school and beyond. In The Zone, is the Grade 7 & 8 summer literacy and numeracy program. The program features LOL: Literacy Out Loud, LOL: Literacy Out Loud for English Language Learners, Math In Action, LEAP, English as a Second Language For Students New to Canada and Step On Stage, a drama program in partnership with Soulpepper Theatre Company. Brochures and registration forms are now in schools and the deadline for student registration is May 1, 2009. For more information, visit www.InTheZone.ca or call 416-338-4333.
We want to take this opportunity to bring you up to date on the current situation with respect to swine flu, and on the actions of the TDSB to protect the health and well being of all our students and staff. As reported in the media over the past several days, Federal, Provincial and Municipal public health authorities are reporting that an influenza-like illness has been confirmed in Nova Scotia, British Columbia and Ontario.
The TDSB has a Pandemic Response Plan in place and the Systems Response Team will be meeting to review and make any necessary adjustments and ensure an appropriate state of readiness, should implementation become necessary.TDSB Health and Safety staff is in regular contact with Toronto Public Health.
The TDSB web-site http://tdsbweb/ has been updated to provide information and address questions you may have. New information will be added as it is available.
Information from the City of Toronto, Public Health Unit is also available at www.toronto.ca/health/. This website addresses measures individuals can take to be proactive. We will continue to update you as new information becomes available. Please remember to practice frequent, proper hand washing.
Once again if you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me @ 416 394 7890 ex 20011
