ITEMS OF INTEREST
from Shelley Laskin
January 11, 2015
Severe Weather Operational Procedure 519 http://www.tdsb.on.ca/Portals/0/Community/docs/242.pdf
I received a few e-mails this past week from parents curious about what the temperature needs to be to cancel recess:
* Cold weather: When temperature and/or wind-chill factor indicates -28C or lower, children will remain indoors due to risk of frost nip and frostbite.
* When temperature and/or wind-chill factor indicates -20 to -28C, recesses may be shortened to 10 minutes and lunch recess may be 20 minutes depending on local conditions. Children should be monitored closely for signs of frost nip, frostbite or difficulty breathing.
Home Support – Information about EQAO for Parents and Guardians http://www.eqao.com/Parents/parents.aspx?Lang=E
The EQAO website offers information and resources regarding the Grade 9 Mathematics Assessments, including a guide available in 21 different languages. Students, parents and guardians can download past assessments, view a sample of Individual Student Reports and read about the upcoming layout changes. Formula sheets, a French glossary and list of key words can be accessed on the site as well.
Math @ Home
Figure This! at www.Figurethis.org provides interesting math challenges that middle-school students can do at home with their families. The site offers a Teacher Corner with support materials to boost family involvement. The site includes a “Tips for Families” handout and other support materials. Challenge topics include: Algebra, Measurement, Geometry, Number, Data Management and Probability.
Parent Seminars on Children’s Mental Health Topics
Three upcoming parent seminars on children’s mental health topics being offered in Toronto by the Hincks-Dellcrest Centre (at the Young People’s Theatre) on January 29th, February 11th and March 25th. These would be extremely beneficial educational seminars for parents who are raising children with mental health challenges - and the February 11th presentation on dealing with disrespectful teenagers would be helpful for all parents! These are being presented by an incredible group of presenters/authors who are renowned in their field and will offer a wealth of information to families. For more information, click on http://www.hincksdellcrest.org/Home/Our-Institute/ParentSeminarSeries.aspx
Kids Have Stress Too!
For parents who have children 4-9 years old – a three-hour interactive session program that helps parents to better understand stress in children. There are many reasons why children experience stress. This program will help you learn effective ways to support your children deal with stress. It is facilitated by a Toronto Public Health Nurse. There is no charge to attend this group; however you need to register. We are limited to 20 participants per session.
Dates: Tuesday, January 13, 2015 or Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Place: Cottingham Public School- 85 Birch Avenue
To register for either date, please email josie.lombardi@tdsb.on.ca
New website lets parents track school bus delays
CTV (January 7)
Summary: Piece looks at the bus delay application that is available on the transportation consortium website at www.torontoschoolbus.org. Also highlights future plans to incorporate email/text notification to parents.
Dates to Remember
2014-2015 School Year Calendar
TDSB's school year calendars are on Google Calendar (add to yours!).
Elementary: http://t.co/SRsxJzPYgL
Elementary PA Day January 23, 2015
Board-wide PA Day February 13, 2015
Family Day February 16, 2015
March Break March 16 to 20, 2015
Good Friday April 3, 2015
Easter Monday April 6, 2015
Victoria Day May 18, 2015
Elementary School PA Day June 5, 2015
Board-wide PA Day June 26, 2015
