Friday, 18 September 2020

Elementary International and Indigenous Languages (IIL) Classes

 

 Subject- Elementary International and Indigenous Languages (IIL) Classes

Registration Open for 2020-2021 Elementary

International and Indigenous Languages (IIL) Classes

Dear Families,

The International and Indigenous Languages (IIL) program provides elementary and secondary students with the opportunity to speak, read and write a new language or maintain heritage language and culture. Due to the pandemic, International and Indigenous Language classes for SK to Grade 8 students will take place online, not in the school buildings. Teachers will teach live language lessons in real time using Google Classroom to provide both synchronous and asynchronous learning opportunities during the regularly scheduled language class. 

Lots of information is also available on our International and Indigenous webpages. To learn more about elementary programs, click on elementary programs. Below you will find information on how to register for elementary (SK to grade 8) language classes.

Elementary Program Registration

·       Refer to our revised brochure for the most up-to-date information about class start dates and times.

·       Online registration is available to YRDSB and NON-YRDSB students:

o   Login here if you have an existing Edsby account

Or, to create a new Edsby account

 

NOTE: Use of a laptop or desktop is highly recommended. Edsby cannot support online registration from any mobile or tablet device.

o   Alternatively, if there are issues with registering through Edsby, you can complete the PDF (fillable) Elementary Paper Registration Form and email the completed form to international.languages@yrdsb.ca

·       Our office will contact you for additional documentation if required.

·       No consumable fees will be collected at this time.

More information on the elementary program and secondary credit program is available on our webpages. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (905) 884-2046 ext. 242 or email us at international.languages@yrdsb.ca.  Thank you for your interest in our programs.

 

 


Thursday, 10 September 2020

Welcome Back!!

 

Welcome Back!!


It was so wonderful to see our students this morning after so many months!! The students also seemed to be excited to be back and many expressed that they had missed school!

The students have been very careful all day---keeping the proper distance apart, hand sanitizing regularly and following all the necessary safety precautions mandated by public health. This morning, teachers showed the students a slide presentation made by the board about what is expected from students to stay safe. 

For our online learners, I know there has been some frustration because many of you have heard very little from the virtual school. The online teaching in the virtual school does not begin until Monday and someone from the virtual school should be in touch with you soon. 

One reminder--we are asking that students stay at school to eat if possible. Public Health recommends this safety measure. If that is not possible, please email/contact the office to inform us when your child will be going home for lunch. Students should bring their lunches to school with them in the morning as lunch drop offs are currently not allowed.

We are all looking forward to building relationships with our students and ensuring they have a safe and welcoming classroom environment!

See you soon,

Trish