February 2, 2024 - Toonie Tuesday is February 27, 2024: Give A Little, Help A Lot!, Winter Virtual Night School: Registration Now Open!, Events, and more.
Hello Students,
I had the opportunity to visit York Street Public School this week... in the heart of our beautiful city. I was so inspired as I listened to, and saw for myself, the ingenuity and resourcefulness of staff in meeting the diverse needs of the students and their families. I was also tremendously impressed by the number of community members I ran into as we walked the halls.... all of whom were there with passion and pride, for a genuine purpose. This school - like all of our sites across the system - represents the spirit of 'school as a community hub'. I could really feel that everything taking place on-site was truly student-centred. I love the refreshed library/learning commons too!
Toonie Tuesday is February 27, 2024: Give A Little, Help A Lot!
Many of us feel the impact of rising food costs; now, imagine how difficult it is to face this daily challenge with the added aspects of financial and housing instability or attempting to navigate a health or mental health crisis. A donation of $2 can be the difference between nothing and something. On February 27th, we can all come together to support students in need within the OCDSB. But you don’t have to wait until then. You can donate right here, right now! Let your toonie be the stepping stone to student success.
Winter Virtual Night School: Registration Now Open!
Night School offers secondary students and adult learners the opportunity to upgrade courses or take additional courses. Classes will run virtually on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from February 22 to May 30. Registration is open till February 15th, 2024. Visit the Night School website for course offerings and more information.
Events:
February 24: Black History Showcase: Honouring Black Excellence
Join us Saturday, February 24th as we host the Black History Showcase: Honouring Black Excellence. This event is sponsored by the OCDSB’s Family and Community Engagement (FACE) team, in collaboration with Future Paths Network, V2V Project, and the Somali Centre for Family Services. This in-person event, celebrating Black culture and achievements will be held between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at Longfields-Davidson Heights Secondary School.
Register Now!
From the Boardroom:
Upcoming Board and Advisory Committee Meetings
February 6th, 7:00 p.m. - Committee of the Whole
February 7th, 7:00 p.m. - Special Education Advisory Committee
February 8th, 5:30 p.m. - Ad Hoc Policy Review Committee
Agendas, locations, minutes, livestreams and recordings of meetings are available for public viewing using the Board and Advisory Committees' meeting calendar.
Calendars and Planning for Important Dates
Please consult the OCDSB’s Elementary and Secondary calendars for PA Days, holidays, exam dates, and more during the 2023-2024 school year. In addition, schools avoid scheduling activities like evaluations and field trips on certain religious/creed-based days of observance. Additional dates of significance can be found on the MultiFaith Calendar (located on our home page), Dates of Significance webpage, and on the Government of Canada, Ontario Government, and United Nations websites.
In case you missed it:
Helpful Links
Thank you,
Pino Buffone
Director of Education