Week of October 7, 2012
Items of Interest from Trustee Shelley Laskin, Ward 11
Alternate Dates Set For Cross-Country Runs
TDSB staff have been working toward finding alternatives to give students who were unable to take part in the previously scheduled TDESAA (Toronto District Elementary Schools Athletics Association) cross-country meets the opportunity to experience a Fall cross-country run. We are happy to share that dates and locations have been determined. For schools in the west, the run will take place on Friday, October 12 at Earl Bales Park at 9:45 a.m. and ending at 2:30 p.m. These runs will only be open to students who did not officially participate in the previously scheduled TDESAA meets. It is also important to note that students will be running as individuals and not as school teams and these are not TDESAA events. As these excursions will be organized by individual schools, parents/ guardians should contact their school administration for more information. Although I am glad there is this second opportunity, I am sorry that not everyone could have participated in the first.
The Learning Partnerships – Nominations Open for Outstanding Principals – Close October 26, 2012
Consider nominating one of our outstanding principals for this prestigious award. For more information, please click on Outstanding Principals.
Attention Students! SpeakUp Applications Open – Close November 2, 2012
Please let the students know about this chance to take action and create the changes they want to see in their school or community. SpeakUp project applications are open! Download the application form to start the submission.
Ward Forum - Thursday, October 25, 6:45 –9:15, Hodgson Sr PS, 282 Davisville Ave
Please join me, Superintendent Ian Allison and Director Chris Spence at our first ward forum – How can we create an environment that continuously fosters learning, innovation, and high quality teaching in our schools over the next 10 years?
Special Education Inclusion Town Hall Meetings
The TDSB is hosting four special education inclusion town hall meetings beginning in early October. These town hall meetings will allow staff to gather information from our communities across the city to help us develop a vision that will meet the needs of TDSB students and create inclusive schools. Meetings will take place on October 11, and November 1, 8. For further information, including times and locations, click here.
