Helping Your Children Through the Pandemic

Helping Kids Build Resilience During the Pandemic

Hello Families,

Here is a good article about helping your children through the pandemic:

https://www.cbc.ca/1.5926704

Hope you all have had a safe and happy weekend,

Trish

Report It!

Report It

 

Our schools should be safe, welcoming and inclusive places for everyone. It is important that students know what to do if they witness or experience inappropriate behaviour or incidents of hate or discrimination. 

• There may be situations when you can safely step in and intervene and help. 
• Talk to an adult at school, family member or other trusted adult. 
• Report the event without the person involved knowing using our online reporting tool, Report It.  

 

Report It lets you share information about inappropriate student behaviour or incidents of hate or discrimination. You can use the online form to report:

• bullying, drugs, cheating, vandalism, harassment, violence or any other inappropriate behaviour 
• incidents of discrimination or hate, including anti-Indigenous racism, ableism, anti-Asian racism, anti-Black racism, antisemitism, classism, homophobia, Islamaphobia, sexism, transphobia or other forms of hate

 

You can report events that happen at school, at school-related events, online or off school property if it negatively affects a student or the school climate. You can also choose to make a report anonymously. 

 

Complete reports are shared with the school to investigate and respond. 

 

Acts of discrimination, hate and bullying are never acceptable.  Using the Report It tool is a way of standing up for each other and for ourselves.

 

You can find Report It on the homepage of the Board website at www.yrdsb.ca and on the homepage of every school website, or watch this short video to learn more. 

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.

 

 

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

Summer Programming

Hello Folks,

Please click on the link below with regards to summer programs available for your children.

Have a wonderful summer everyone!!

http://www.yrdsb.ca/Programs/equity/Pages/Summer-Programming.aspx 

International and Indigenous Languages Fall Registration

International and Indigenous Languages Fall Registration

Elementary School Programs

Students in Senior Kindergarten to Grade 8 can learn to read, write and speak a new language or maintain their heritage language. More than 20 different language courses are available through YRDSB. Registration for the 2020-2021 school year will begin in early July 2020. For locations, times and dates, please see the list of Elementary courses.


Research shows that speaking more than one language has many cognitive benefits and may:
· improve how the brain functions such as improving memory and concentration
· enhance decision-making and multi-tasking skills
· open future employment opportunities

Please check the YRDSB website in July for the most up to date information on registration and program delivery. Due to space limitations, registration will take place on a first come first served basis.

Parent Support Group Meeting by "Parents for Children's Mental Health" (PCMH)

Monday, June 15^th 2020

 6:30 pm - 8 pm

PARENTS’ Support Group-all are welcome!

VIRTUAL MEETING

Discussion Topic: Reducing conflict with our children and youth in COVID-19 times.

Does your child’s anxiety, ADHD, mood disorders, learning disability, or behaviour challenges make parenting difficult? Join us…

Please join my meeting early if you are not familiar with this app. Meeting opened at 6:15 pm. Access from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/296949565

You can also dial in using your phone.  NOTE we only can offer a US number so long distance charges apply.
United States: +1 (646) 749-3112

Access Code: 296-949-565

New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts:
https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/296949565  

    Benefits of PCMH Support Group:

·      meet other parents with children who have similar challenges

·      find encouragement and emotional support

·      learn strategies to help your child or youth at home/school

·      learn how to access resources in the community

PCMH is the only provincial, family-led, non-profit organization that provides a voice for families who face the challenges of child and youth mental health issues. PCMH provides support, education, and linkage between families, communities, agencies and government. PCMH believes in the promotion of family-centred principles of care. PCMH envisions a future in which children and youth with mental illness enjoy a high quality of life in welcoming and supportive communities. For more information and resources, please visit www.pcmh.ca.