COVID-19 continues to circulate in our community. As part of the Provinces initiative to increase asymptomatic testing opportunities for students and staff, a COVID testing hub will be set up at RH King Academy on Friday, May 14, from 3:00 to 8:00 PM. WebThis is rolling out on an independent schedule. Would you rather be sticky or slimy for the rest of your life? Earlier this week a survey was sent to all parents. Appointments can be booked through www.scarbvaccine.ca, Note that the telephone number for vaccination clinic inquiries has changed. Keep all the childhood pictures in a private folder (dont forget to name them correctly). It can be very rewarding for employees to start or end meetings with some virtual team building activities and games. The TDSB now has some 66,000 students registered in the Virtual School with thousands having just switched between the options, with many more going virtual than returning from the Virtual School. One of the major challenges that has come with remote learning is, as you well know, the lack of in-person social interaction for our students. Join our team now and youll get a $5 bonus the first time you shop: https://flipgive.app.link/teams/join?joincode=QJMR57. (Meaning, we dont want it to get accidentally damaged on the way to school.) A link will be provided in an upcoming Falconer for those who arent available on the 7th. As you know, the new pass has categorized symptoms differently. Note that the following sessions that may be of particular interest to our students: Birchmount Collegiate is inviting parents and students to their information session on November 2, 2021 @ 6:30, Please see their website for link and more information, https://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/birchmountpark/Guidance/Grade-8-Information-Night. TPL Kids Site Explore our site for fun activities like jokes and riddles as well as homework help including research tips, databases to find articles and other reliable sources for school projects and free tutoring help daily from Brainfuse. WebA participant from each team will choose a card and, without revealing it to their team members, draw it on a whiteboard. Kindergarten registration for all TDSB schools is now open. Funding for Families From the Ontario Government. The purpose of this message is to give you a preliminary overview and share at least some information with you right now.To help ensure and maximize the safety of our staff and students, there are many routines and procedures that we, as a school, have relied on in the past that will now need to change or be modified. We are asking in advance for your support and patience as we work to make this transition as smooth as possible. Its important to note that the online registration survey closed August 29, 2020 for parents to indicate their choicefor either a physical return or for a return to school via a virtual school. While not ideal, many staff and parents who are part of the Graduation Committee are working very hard to ensure this farewell for our Grade 8 students is memorable. However, consideration should be given as to what a student plans to do with their mask while they are outside. Last week we held our first School Council meeting of the year. Please continue to sign the revised Health Pass daily to confirm that your child was screened at home and does not present with any of the identified symptoms. If a section does not apply, please put a line through it. Click here to join the LC2/LC3 Information Session Webinar. Clever, right? (We may need to come up with a better name for this space!) Given the changes/more stringent requirements that Public Health has recently enacted with regard to students who are showing new or worsening symptoms that could be COVID-related, we have had a number of questions from parents who are eager to ensure that they are following the correct Public Health protocol. Along with our Superintendent, Lisa Dilworth, he visited some classrooms and talked to students and staff about teaching and learning. Give each team a set of random words related to that theme. A reminder that Edge Imaging will be at our school on Monday for picture day. Set. Enter through the main entrance and conduct a COVID-19 health screening. You can access our online resources here. Up to this point, we have been extremely fortunate with the weather as it has enabled us to go outside for recesses and lunch and for teachers to conduct some lessons outside. Some fun This or That question examples are: This ones a fun and classic game that is also a great conversation starter. Please find attached the Health Pass that will be used each day. The HR team can then, over time, align these numbers to the overall productivity and bigger employee engagement goals. The kindergarten outdoor play area is fast approaching completion. Who is most likely to forget important birthdays? First Out of the Gate - theres no time to waste, get started on the clues right away! use recess time to play cooperatively or socialize, respect designated play and out of bound areas, follow instructions provided by lunch supervisors and school staff, use acceptable forms of language and be aware that slang or street language is not acceptable at school, remember to use words like please, excuse me and thank you, be dressed appropriately for the weather, have everything they need for the entire day, (e.g. (In many of these cases, the classes will use the external door that leads directly into their classroom.). Just post on your desired channel and start playing! The nomination forms are due by Tuesday, November 3rd, with the next meeting being held virtually on November 4th. You will need your childs date of birth and OEN. The team with the most number of guesses wins. Attached is a flyer with additional details. Whiteboarding. Please ensure that your child leaves home in the morning with all necessary items to get through the day(e.g., lunches, indoor shoes, extra clothes, etc. As of this moment, we still anticipate returning to school on Wednesday, February 10th. Our excellent team of physicians also hosted a virtual town hall event in November of 2021 that helped answer many Scarborough parents questions and concerns. This free Club is offered at all Toronto Public Library branches. (It is possible, even likely, that some of our teachers could be redeployed to teach at the virtual school due to a reduction in enrolment at our school.). You can choose from 15+ games and 25+ fun categories like Star Wars, World Capitals, Marvel, Friends etc. Stay connected as a community. The group members will have to guess the drawing within a time limit of 2 minutes. First, there is the stress and concern on the families of all of those who were required to self-isolate but this stretched beyond even these families to those who were not deemed to be a direct risk. However, we are having issues helping some of our students appreciate the gravity of following the new procedures as directed by Public Health. City of Toronto announces Toronto Vaccine Day at Scotiabank Arena on June 27 Our Winning Shot clinic planning to vaccinate more than 10,000 people City of Toronto. Each household may apply for up to a total of 44 weeks between September 27, 2020 and May 7, 2022. While we continue to try to augment our schools complement of Chromebooks, please know that your child is not restricted to using one of the schools devices as they are welcome to bring their own device to and from school, which will be used for their exclusive use. Oct. 25AUSTIN Pablo Vegas, President and CEO of The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, announced on Tuesday the hiring of Robert Black as the organization's new Vice President of Public. Dr. Shawn Qu Chairman and CEO at Canadian Solar Inc. 5mo, The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, or. How to Talk to Kids about Getting Vaccinated, Benefits of Being Fully Vaccinated - Learn from the Experts, Fact Sheet: COVID-19 Vaccines and Children Aged 5 to 11, Reduce the Pain of Vaccination in Kids and Teens: A Guide for Parents, AboutKidsHealth: CARD System Learning Hub, Tips for Easing Children's COVID-19 Vaccine Fears. We are reconstructing Sloley Ave from Gradwell Drive to Scarborough Heights Blvd in 2021. LIT: http://ca.apm.activecommunities.com/esbgc/Activity_Search/3164. This year may prove to be a year in which there could be a series of reorganizations depending on changes to our enrolment and the need to do our best to meet the provincial caps that have been put in place in all grades to better manage physical distancing. Respond to your team with a GIF to express how youre feeling. Cisco Webex Meetings . Its super easy and fun to play with your friends and coworkers. As of the writing of this, there is still a construction fence blocking access to the kindergarten play area. Treaties Recognition Week, November 1 - 5; International Inuit Day, November 7; Indigenous Veterans Day, November 8; Louis Riel Day, November 16. The meeting recording and usage report always show the last-edited name of a participant. This will ensure that everyone has fun since these are mostly conducted by highly skilled and experienced professionals. Heres how to record on Webex record: 1. Our first school council meeting this year will be a virtual meeting via Zoom on Tuesday, October 6th beginning at 7:00 PM. The meetings are usually held in the school library and the specific dates and times are announced in email format but this year, until further notice, meetings will be held virtually. Fairmount's Spring Break Family Photo Challenge & Scavenger Hunt. $250 for each child or youth up to age 21 with special needs, Those that require self-isolation, testing or an alternate diagnosis immediately (Section 1), Those that require 24-hour symptom free and can return if one (1) symptom; and isolation, testing or alternate diagnosis if two (2) symptoms. Your child should have done this with their teacher. This app encourages growth and makes them feel important and appreciated at work.. The letter stated that these devices can be returned to any TDSB school between June 14th and July 2nd. You will be kept updated as to changes. Testing scenarios are subject to change but right now the kits are available for symptomatic individuals, including students, household members of students and staff. Pfizer vaccines are available to students ages 12-17. It is an occasion to recognize and celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Greek Canadians to Canada, an occasion to mark and enjoy the history of Greek culture. Attached to Falconer are two documents. If you are applying for a specialized program or a school that is outside of the area, you must complete an Application for Optional Attendance, the form can be found here. Have everyone submit their preferred Karaoke songs through a shared survey. The virtual book fair will run through Sunday. However, we decided that students and parents would prefer to know a tentative classroom for September with an understanding that this could very well change prior to the first day. Thank you to the families that donated to the school after this message appeared in one of our December newsletters. Sunday, November 1- Daylight Savings Time Ends Turn Back Clocks 1 Hour, Thank you again for your on-going support of our routines that, we are following at the school.We feel that our process is, working and we are very grateful to everyone for adhering to mask. All other doors to the school will be locked throughout the day and only opened for student entry and dismissal. Oral-nasal swab: The swab is inserted in the mouth and inside the front of the nose. As we get closer to the end of the year, specifics of how to do this will be forthcoming, but it is possible that your childs teacher may set aside a day to be in the classroom so those students who need to collect personal items can come to the classroom if necessary. If you start a rock band, what would you name it? ordering and distributing these masks as soon as possible. Applications for gardeners and park handy-workers for the Citys parks and green spaces will be accepted until March 27. Please email Lisa.Habesnschuss@tdsb.on.ca to request the Zoom link. Have a dedicated Game Jam day every week to play games, but heres where it gets interesting - have people form clubs of their choice and allot a club leader. The African Heritage Month Committees goal is to award three scholarships annually, specifically, the first award, named Kujichagulia; which means Self-determination, celebrates students who accomplish academic excellence. This will make shy people feel more at ease and everyone will get a chance to participate. We know that the number of students that we are placing in classes exceeds the projected number so it is possible that there will be reorganization after two weeks of school, based on the actual number of students in our school. 1-8 and supervision is provided from 8:27 -8:42 am.The kindergarten students will enter through their classroom doors at the front of the school (Ms. Friedlander/Ms. Culturally-Responsive Mental Health Supports - Everyones needs are different. Ms. Cane and Ms. Cheyne and the students who made this possible. Nothing can beat in-person lunches on a work day but we have an exciting solution. This is a virtual session being held via Zoom and is restricted to 3000 families. We are pleased that it has worked out that this work is going forward right now, especially while our students are at home. You can now check for updates to Webex App yourself, rather than waiting for the next scheduled https://www.tdsb.on.ca/Return-to-School/Health-and-Safety/COVID-19-Guidance. Increased productivity: When employees are happy and recognized, productivity levels are bound to be soaring high. If your child has life-threatening allergies you must: If you need to pick up your child for an appointment, you can call ahead and we can have your child waiting for you when you arrive or you can pull up to the front of the school and call the office and your child will be called down to the office and sent out to you. -Person has COVID symptoms individual goes home and is encouraged to get tested. We are encouraged to see that parents/guardians and students feel that staff are caring and supportive and the sense that, when followed responsibly, health and safety measures will help keep us all safe. Please know that we will be doing everything we can to make their transition as smooth as possible. EarlyON Child and Family Centres offer free programs for parents and caregivers with children from birth to age six.The centres provide a safe, nurturing and stimulating program where children can play and parents can connect.Activities that encourage childrens exploration, play and inquiry are incorporated into the programming, supported by How Does Learning Happen? As you sign the Student Health Pass each and every morning please remember the important adjustment that was added when we returned to in-school learning in February, which was that a student must remain home if anyone in their household has any of the listed symptoms. Students are asked to remain within their zone in an effort to minimize the exposure to other students who are not in their class, thus reducing the overall number of contacts for a student. So how about using emojis to create a fun remote work game that can be fun and challenging. In addition to these resources, the TDSB is offering virtual drop-ins with a member of the Professional Support Services team every Tuesday and Thursday. Toronto Public Health has also provided a Back to School Confirmation Form which will allow parent(s)/guardian(s) to confirm that the child is healthy and is able to return to school. The Fairmount P.S. Outdoor fun? Attached is a letter with additional information and a consent form for those who are interested. Every Spring School Staffing Committees work collaboratively with the Principal of the school to develop and consider an organizational model that will meet the required number of classes and their target enrolment projections. Where: Gymnasium, St. John Henry Newman CHS, 100 Brimley Road South, Toronto, M1M3X4, Please bring your Ontario Health Card (if available). The Toronto District School Board is one of the most diverse school boards in Canada. Thank you for continuing to be so diligent with regard to. There is a maximum capacity for each of these washrooms which is posted on the door. Room numbers have been painted on the pavement behind the school. A reminder now that it is getting darker earlier and road conditions will soon worsen, to be particularly careful driving and walking in the Fairmount community. We are also starting a door decorating contest in which each class will decorate their classroom door in a different winter theme of their choice. Hear from two amazing keynote speakers: Colleen Russell-Rawlins, TDSB Director of Education on Saturday and Dwayne Matthews, innovation evangelist and future of education strategist on Sunday. This week we have had a total of 4 reported Covid cases (two sets of siblings) at our school: Please continue to adhere to the screening tool each and every morning as you sign your childs health pass prior to the start of school. We will not be able to hold our usual monthly assemblies in the gym this year but we will still teach, celebrate and recognize various student achievements and positive behaviour and citizenship through various means, including the awarding certificates. Charles Gordon is hosting a parent information evening on Wednesday, January 27th 6PM. Thank you! 7 and 7, Thursday, September 17th First Day of School for Grades 2, 3, 5, 6, We are excited to start welcoming students back via staggered by grade. The physician and parent or guardian must complete the appropriate T.D.S.B. This testing will help with early case identification to inform public health measures and ultimately prevent the spread of COVID-19 within our schools. What a great way to break the ice, isnt it? The commercial wasnt chosen in the end, but thats not the point. Everyone 12 years of age and older is eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. This clinic may not be the same clinic where you received your first vaccine. However, permits for outdoor amenities will not be available just yet. Candy and treats are not to be brought for sharing normal lunch and snack procedures will be maintained, The recommendation and guidelines from Toronto Public Health can be found here: Celebrating a Safer Halloween, (The last graphic suggests, Enjoy a spooky dinner at home with people you live with. This might be a bit of a stretch if this is all you are doing to replace trick-or-treating. Receipts are emailed immediately and there is no minimum donation! The character trait that was the focus for the month of September was respect. We will hear early next week if we need to reorganize some of our classes, which would take effect on Tuesday, October 13th. Results usually come in 2472 hours and can diagnose a COVID-19 infection. Frederick Loch Christian MandasNicholas Martin, Colton Cormack Allan Gonzales MonteroHayden Rahbar, Lucas Ali Bentley CummingsRemi Flikweert, Zachary McDonald Rehan RahmanMarlon Robinson-Santana, John Sayeg Isabelle ZielinskiSantino Zuza, Siyam Noori Kennedy PurcellKayden Sanders, Sushmoy Chowdhury Emerson MurrayStephan Pirocchi, Michael Robinson-Santana Manarat Sikder. Yesterday marked the official anniversary of the global pandemic that has presented challenges that most of us never thought we would have to face. Please remember to complete this if you are considering a switch to the Virtual School on February 16th. Grades 1-8 - Students will line-up at the designated marking for their class in the morning and the classroom teacher will come to get them and lead them to their classroom door. Click here for more information regarding this funding and to see the eligibility requirements. The link will also have more information related to vaccine resources within Scarborough. How do I book an appointment for a child? Please click here for more information and to register. Centre of Excellence for Black Student Achievement. If you use Slack, you can try Trivia, Icebreakers and fun games on Ricotta Games & Trivia. Free shipping. The back-to-school Attestation-for-Return-to-School form may be used to indicate that a child who was absent is healthy and able to return to school. Moving forward (2023), the only entry point for Early French Immersion will be Junior Kindergarten. *Kindergarten we have been told that the construction fence will be removed by the end of the day today so the play area and entry doors will be accessible from the back of the school. Lunch will be a time when students who are in the classroom will be unmasked. When you arrive, there will be someone at the door with a list of names and the devices serial number but please attach a note to the device with your childs name. VaxFacts also has written information available in several languages which can be located using this link. I know I speak on behalf of the whole community as I send along our best wishes to this student and their family. Mental health and well-being are always a priority for us but attention to this is something that we are all that much more mindful of during times of remote teaching and learning. Some students may need to collect belongings and/or drop off a borrowed device. By now you should have received your child(ren)s report card. If you have had a previous recent COVID-19 infection, get tested if recommended by public health. The mental health and well-being of our students and families is important. The character trait that we emphasized for the month of February was Fairness. Visit our schools Virtual Book Fair site using this link: https://virtualbookfairs.scholastic.ca/pages/5169105. Tuesday marks the end of what has proven to be, another, very, unusual school year. The application numbers were lower than usual this year, leaving space in some areas for late applicants. Just when we thought 2020 couldnt get any worse we are saying goodbye and congratulations to our incredible educational assistant Ms. Vandenberg, who will be retiring this week after a wonderful career that has culminated in the last 10 years at Fairmount. If you are interested in joining us, please email lisa.habenschuss@tdsb.on.ca to request the Zoom link. While we often have challenges with our older students and the use of cell phones, teachers are having a particularly difficult time with this issue right now. Hosting these fun virtual activities and games can be a huge success, and you will ultimately see the benefits of these social activities. Drs. Attached is a flyer for our virtual festive baking event being held on Friday, December 11th at 6:30 PM. https://www.toronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/94e5-Survey-poster-Schools.pdf, https://www.tdsb.on.ca/Portals/0/docs/Revised%20TDSB%20Student%20Health%20Pass.pdf. The drive will go up to Friday, December 18, 2020.Below is a picture of what has been collected thus far. )News and Updates - About Us, TDSB Mental Health & Well-Being YouTube Channel, Anxiety 101 Part 2 How to Help Children and Teens Cope with Worry, Anxiety 101 Part 3 More Ways to Help Children and Teens Cope with Worry. The Scarborough Health Network is facilitating COVID-19, testing at St. John Henry Newman Catholic High School in. For those of you with older children or who have friends of with secondary school or college/university aged children, the Summer Employment Opportunities (SEO) Program provides up to 5,000 students with the opportunity to gain valuable work experience through supervised summer employment in the Ontario Public Service.Positions for this summer (May to September) are posted now with different closing dates between March 10 and June 1, 2021.To be eligible to participate in the program, students must be: To participate in this program, students must apply online at www.ontario.ca/careers. Minor injuries such as scrapes and bruises will be treated at the school while more serious injuries will result in a call to the students parents and/or emergency contacts. The next School Council meeting will take place on Wednesday, December 15th at 6:45 PM. If this happens, they will contact the school as soon as they have a venue and dates established and we will forward a booking link for those Grade 8 parents/guardians who are interested. Add all players using the game/launcher UI by sending friend request, Wait for the team members to accept the requests, Create a lobby or custom game for the team to play in. Explore our revolutionary products today! This week we received a few complaints from some of our neighbours. Even though our year has just begun, it is time for our Grade 8 students to begin thinking about and planning for their transition to high school next year. If the individual is at home, an asymptomatic caregiver to pick up and drop off the saliva sample. These school on-site pop-ups will function as hubs that will serve the host school as well as other nearby schools. The outdoor Kindergarten area will be divided in two for those in the two classes who stay for lunch. Your free Webex plan gives you meetings with 100 participants, screen sharing, meeting recordings, a personal room and unlimited sessions. and should not congregate. This might be particularly useful for any student who is considering a special program as finding out admission requirements well in advance can help in preparation of a portfolio, interview or whatever the expectations may be. One of the main concerns that this past calendar year has presented is the uncertainty and stress that it has brought to our lives, including that of our children. An offer of placement in the program (not a specific school) is guaranteed to all on-time applicants. The most popular choice games are Would You Rather and This or That and you can divide your large time into smaller groups to play. Requests for Switching Between Learning Models. BirthdayBot will notify you via DM before each birthday and post a congratulations message in the channel. We are also saying goodbye to our educational assistant, Mr. Scott who joined us mid-year this year. To play, simply divide your team into even groups and imagine that aliens have landed on Earth and want to learn about the company. either electronically or in hard copy with your child. It pairs two random team members 1 on 1 and prompts them to start conversations and introduce each other. All parents are welcome to attend council meetings. each section of the school has access to their own washrooms. Our students will return to in-person learning on Tuesday. Some students claim that their parents text them during class time and expect them to read these messages and respond immediately. A number have parents have asked if a child can come to school if their sibling is being kept at home because they are showing a symptom or symptoms. We request that all students have two pairs of shoes/footwear for school - indoor shoes and outdoor shoes/boots to help us keep our school clean and safe. Yesterday, work on the parapets as well as scupper repairs was completed. While things are different, we certainly are getting into more of a. A very big reason why many people opt out of these sessions is because the activity simply does not interest them. The revised screening questions for you to ask your child each morning, as provided by Toronto Public Health, can be found here. Taking virtual coffee breaks that are 15-20 minutes long can prove to be very helpful in building community and getting to know your coworkers better. Something went wrong while submitting the form. You can use a free tool like typingtest.com and ask your team to do the challenge for a minute each. There are many bots and apps and integrations on the Slack app directory that are social and fun with trivia, games, icebreakers and appreciation apps. WebAnnual Meeting of ERCOT Members (RESCHEDULED TO December 20, 2022) Wednesday, Dec 14, 2022 CWG/MCWG Meeting by Webex Only 9:30 AM Add to RPG Meeting by Webex Only Webex 9:30 AM Add to PLWG Meeting by Webex Only Webex Add to Firm Fuel Supply Service Phase 2 Workshop ERCOT Austin Webex 2:00 PM - If results are positive you must arrange to get a PCR test within 24 hours. Connect Four is originally a childhood favourite board game wherein players pick out a colour and play using circular discs (of yellow and red colour). It includes coming up with words that start with the last letter of the previous word. Would you rather be book smart or street smart? Search from the worlds largest library of animated GIFs on Slack and let the GIF wars begin! The drive will go up to Friday, December 18, 2020.Below is a picture of what has been collected thus far. There are many reputed team building platforms that offer services that your team will enjoy. Thanks for helping to keep our students and families safe. While, students may continue to wear their own mask, one medical mask, per day will be made available to all students until the end of the, school year should they wish to wear them. Everyone who attends will be entered in a draw to win a prize! The form should be available here beginning on December 3rd. The sale is on for a limited time, from NOW until DEC 16th. The process of updating and distributing IEPs and will continue through next week. *Note that the Grade 1 class. Our team focuses on creating in-depth product and service review content to help inform your purchasing decision for just about any item or resource that you might need for your home. Disclosing that your child is fully vaccinated means that they will not necessarily be dismissed upon the discovery of a Covid case in their class. Please select Middle French Immersion from the drop-down menu and complete the application process. Virtual team building can be done by planning some games and activities together. Ricotta lets you play work-appropriate never have I ever right on Slack or Webex with your team. You can ask people to form groups or pairs so that everyone can participate, even the ones who are too shy to sing. The teacher, parent and student are working together to ensure that each child achieves their personal best. Like many refugees and immigrants who have made Ontario their home, Somali Canadians are proud to be part of diverse communities across the province.. A if they are staying for lunch and B if your child can leave school for lunch, Permission to Leave School in Severe Weather Conditions, Accepting the Boards Code of Conduct and On-Line Conduct, This allows teachers to take students off of school property but within our immediate community, One section is for outside media and the other is for our own school use such as photos on our Twitter feed, Allows us to communicate with you via email, This allows us to send you electronic messages that may promote or advertise if it involves a cost or a fee, Generally, classroom information will be sent to you by your childs teacher and more school-wide information will be shared through newsletter format of the Falconer. World Aids Awareness Day United Nations, International Day of the Abolition of Slavery United Nations, International Day of Persons with Disabilities United Nations, This week you should have received your childs Progress. Then ask the person who guesses correctly to share their funniest childhood story. Thank you for your understanding with regard to the reorganization which was just implemented. (Previous recent COVID-19 infection means that the person has tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 90 days and has been cleared by public health. WebEx provides you with all capabilities of Zoom, the significant difference being that WebEx lets you record meetings even on the free plan. Thanks to the funds raised by our community, we will be moving forward with the construction of a play area for our kindergarten students. week. Though this does not present a safety issue we do recognize the importance of synchronous learning, particularly for our youngest learners. To play GIF charades on Slack or Microsoft Teams, you can take turns to send out GIFs on your chat channel of choice. More pop-up testing sites are to be made available soon. The information from the Falconer is also on our website, which can be found at https://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/fairmount, You can also follow us on our Twitter account - @FairmountPS, The other attachment with this email includes some general school procedures/policies/information that you may find useful. Originally scheduled for March 15 to 19 it has now been delayed by approximately a month in hopes of reducing community transmission of COVID-19. Ideally, all students are progressing well and, achieving their personal best, and enjoying school. Elected council members are expected to attend most meetings and will vote on council spending and decisions when necessary.The Executive positions (chair/co-chair, secretary, treasurer) will be appointed within the elected council members. The 13 to early 20s age group is of particular concern right now with regard to those contracting the virus, so we need to remain vigilant in helping our young people understand the importance of adhering to the appropriate health and safety protocols. Please continue to adhere to the screening tool each and every morning as you sign your childs health pass prior to the start of school and remind your child(ren) to follow the mask procedure and remain in their class/cohort at lunch and recess. Move to the next person and continue this process until everyone in the group has been appreciated. Please select the sibling option within the online application. There were almost 1.2 million Black people living in Canada in 2016. completing your childs TDSB Student health pass every day. Family Pizza Night? Hand sanitizer will be provided for classrooms that do not have sinks but our classrooms are indeed equipped with sinks so handwashing can be done in the classroom. Pending Ministry of Education approval, a draft of the school calendar for next year has been released. List of the Best digital writing tablet: Top 10 Compared. Theres an upper limit of 25 visible video streams. Specialized programs often require the submission of a package of some sort and, like optional attendance applications, have due dates that are earlier than the course selection sheet due date for students that are going to their home (local) school. Our next School Council meeting will be held virtually at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, January 13th. My Blueprint How to Use Choices: Secondary School Course and Planning Guide, Virtual Open Houses and Information Sessions, Choices: Secondary School Course Selection and Planning Guide. COVID-19 Decision Tool for School Students. If this were a regular year, the overall tone of the school and behaviour of our students has been outstanding. Students will notice significant signage in the school detailing these important protocols and arrows and decals on the floor reminding them which side of the hallway to walk on to maximize distance from someone moving in the opposite direction. The chosen theme for 2020-2021 is Kujichagulia: Self Determination. Try to include everyone in these activities by also conducting small group sessions. Remote Summer Credit Recovery courses are open to current TDSB high school students who have taken the course in the past two years but have not earned the credit. All classes are remote, there are no in-person classes available. Families can find all of these program listings online at tpl.ca/summerwonder.. Though the hope is that this work will be complete before students return to school, though if it is ongoing, this should not create any issues for our students or staff. Our school system is built on the principles of non-discrimination, anti-oppression, anti-racism, equitable and inclusive education which is a foundation of excellence in a diverse society and is a fundamental requirement for educational excellence and high standards of student achievement.We are committed to: meeting individual needs, identifying and eliminating barriers, promoting a sense of belonging, and involving the broad community. If you have a young child who is not yet in school, you may wish to join Penny in the mornings for fun and interactive music and story time. Food insecurity is a huge issue exacerbated by the pandemic and food banks are experiencing a 15% increase in use each week. All Ontarians born in 2009 and earlier are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. With your host, Ricotta Games & Trivia on Slack, your team will have loads of Trivia fun! Saturday, September 12 - Fairmount Clean-Up Day 10:00 AM. Identify work-related scenarios: Brainstorm problems and situations that the team will face. There may be information or supports that are of use to you in the following links: A substantial amount of information and resources have been made available to support families of Grade 8 students to prepare for the transition to high school in September. I know that you will support our kids as they work to help keep other students safe. Elementary school applications are due by February 12th. We remind all parents/guardians/care providers that interruptions in classroom entry and exit cause distractions which require time adjustments and limit the learning experience.Consistent attendance and punctuality are essential in providing a successful education for all students. So how about ending Fridays with fun meetings that also result in extra team bonding! The sooner the better so that our students can begin to use the devices while at school and bear in mind that we will need to isolate these devices for 72 hours prior to them being used. While we, of course, will implement all procedures that are required of us by Toronto Public Health and the TDSB but in doing so we may find that there may need to be adjustments after we put them into practice. beginning on Tuesday,September 15th (more specific information to follow). For parents of students in the Virtual School, their current virtual school teacher will support them with this process. Our next School Council meeting will take place on Wednesday, December 15th at 6:45. The next School Council meeting will be on Tuesday, April 6th at 7:00 PM. These dates are as follows: Opportunity to Change to Virtual or In-Person Learning, Deadline for Requesting a Change of Learning Platform, Date the Change of Class Would Take Effect (Reorganization). Dont forget to check out Ricottas social word games like Hangman, Word Building and Word of the Day (inspired by Wordle, Jotto and Lingo) and 2-player games like Rock Paper Scissors, Connect4 and Tic-Tac-Toe. However, this doesnt mean that you cant request an interview if you so choose as we recognize that you may have questions you would like to ask or information that you would like to share with your childs teacher(s). Coming. Others in the team have to guess the name of the business buzzword or personality by following the actors gestures. Please remind your child to take home all their personal belongings by the end of next week. If the teacher isnt asking you for an interview, this means they either arent concerned about your childs progress or that your ongoing communication is such that you are already aware of whatever it is that they would share with you during this meeting. If the student has symptoms, does not go for testing and is a close contact of a positive case, the student must self-isolate for 10 days from when symptoms started. Who is most likely to lose their phone on a night out? I have noticed they normally dont make top level comments and Ive wondered why, but I can only Lets check them out: 1. We look forward to welcoming our new students and any new families to our school in September! The Progress Report does not contain marks but does indicate how a student has progressed in each of the subjects that have been studied thus far. Applications to the Middle French Immersion program may be submitted, on behalf of students in the English program, the year the child is in Grade 3 for entry in September of Grade 4. (Dont forget we will also need to have all borrowed books and devices returned to the school prior to the start of the summer.). Our next Council meeting is scheduled for February 16th at 6:45 PM. We would suggest the pass be printed and put in a plastic bag that stays in the students backpack. A couple of points about this please know that a great deal of thought has gone into making the classes. Follow us on Twitter @tdsbAFricanHM and Instagram @tdsb_african_hm. Host an online meeting with your team to discuss each others bucket list - what are the things that they would love to do in their lifetime? K-8, who stay for lunch will bring a litterless lunch as they will need to take home any uneaten food or packaging materials from their lunch. Attached are detailed plans of the work being done if you are interested in learning more. It is an entirely online process. This program is being expanded to include all students up to and including those in Grade 12. All Councils across the system are being asked to ensure that they have By-Laws in place governing the conduct of its affairs and that every School Council shall make the following By-Laws: By-Laws that govern election procedures and the filling of vacancies in the membership of the School Council; By-Laws that establish rules respecting participation in School Council proceedings in cases of conflict of interest; By-Laws that, in accordance with any applicable policies established by the Board that established the School Council, establishes a conflict; Resolution process for internal School Council disputes. How fun would it be if everyone gets together to create an office ad? Working remotely can be challenging at times, and everyone needs a casual break to unwind and interact with their co-workers. Some updated recommendations on non-medial mask guidelines can be found on the Government of Canadas website. Offers of placement will be ongoing through the weeks and months following the close of the application period. This presentation is meant for all parents of school-aged children. The person being tested may be asked to fill out a form providing their name, date of birth, etc. The TDSB is committed to providing equitable access to learning opportunities for all students. For more information and to book an appointment, visit the Toronto East Health Network website. All communication will be sent via the email address you provide. some as it results in the need for testing. The message this week is that the commitment is to meet as many switch requests as possible but that more information will be provided to schools and parents next week. You can divide your team into smaller groups so that they can attend unique virtual field trips like a visit to the Taj Mahal, walk the streets of Barcelona or go for an African safari. Bringing the social and fun aspect to the workplace can do wonders to improve team morale and bonding. Each participant contributes one to three messages of gratitude, and saves each one in a digital format. This year, all of these guidance counselors have been redeployed to teach at the Virtual School. (Fully vaccinated means 14 days or more after a second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine series or as defined by the Ontario Ministry of Health.). If you are not fully vaccinated, get tested right away and again on or after day 7 from your last exposure. This drive will be followed by a week of clothing donations during the week of December 13th. The TDSB values the contributions and engagement of all members of our diverse community of students, staff, parents/guardians, Elders and community groups. To apply for the Early French Immersion Program (SK entry) for September 2021, applications must be completed online by November 27, 2020. Let the co-worker fun and bonding begin! Your submission has been received! We will continue to do our best to support each and every. Choices games are always a lot of fun. All school visitors will need to participate in a COVID screening, use hand sanitizer and be masked prior to entering our main office. We move into this Winter. When they feel better, they are ready to go back to school and no Covid test is required. They can also indulge in activities that they enjoy like play online games, watch a TV show, share music playlists, exchange recipes or discuss a book. Click here for more information. The switch between learning models will not take place until February 22nd but if you have requested a change either to remote from in-person or to in-person from remote, you can expect a phone call from our school at some point next week to confirm your decision. Wear it Proud! The School Council at Fairmount provides support and advisement for the enhancement of students education and meets most months throughout the school year.Nomination forms for specific positions will be sent home each year should we have a number of people who wish to hold the same formal position. Siblings of students who have symptoms must self-isolate as well and not attend school. These items will need to be brought in between November 29th and December 10th. You can also have weekly trivia days like Trivia Tuesday or Icebreaker Fridays or a game jam with your team. currently in hospital remains high and though the emergency break has had a significant effect on projected cases, counts are still high and hospital rates have likely not yet peaked. Please let us know if you do not receive the TDSB email or if you prefer to complete all of the forms in hard copy. All e-Summer courses are delivered entirely online by teachers who provide their students with a supportive, flexible learning environment. Used for screening purposes only it cannot diagnose a COVID-19 infection. Please see this link for days, times and the Zoom link. To this point, we occasionally receive calls from parents regarding their childs classroom placement for September.I can assure you that a great deal of time and thought has gone into balancing classes and placing students in the class that will provide the greatest opportunity for success.Changing a student from one class to another is not as simple as it might seem and would likely mean switching places with another student from another class and could affect the balance that we have tried to establish in a given classroom. It is extremely important that all emergency information kept in the office is accurate and up to date. Student success is dependent on a safe, caring and inclusive learning environment where all students feel valued. In our Hybrid Learning model students will be following a three (3) day rotating schedule including in-person, synchronous and asynchronous learning. In the case where families would like to speak with someone at the school, please call or email the school directly. Where serious or persistent health issues are identified or presented, school staff will consult with, and follow directions provided by the Toronto Public Health Department. We raised $570.00 as our donation to the fight against cancer and in celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Terry's Marathon of Hope. If you would like to apply to a school out of area, please complete the form and email it to me as a scan, photo or screengrab at jim.carson@tdsb.on.ca and I will forward it to the receiving school. The best way to make virtual meetings fun is by starting meetings with icebreaker games. Before coming to school, all staff and students are expected to conduct a daily self-assessment for COVID-19 Symptoms (use the other attachment to access screening poster). Students will enter through their designed doors,a second screening (with a staff member) will take place. Should COVID symptoms be present (fever, cough, difficulty breathing, sore throat with trouble swallowing, runny nose, loss of taste or smell, sore muscles, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea) the student will be escorted to a designated 'isolation'room and a parent/guardian will be asked to pick child up as soon as possible. Thanks to Ms. Amentha for initiating and. The Ministry also reminded staff and families to review the established federal international travel policies in advance of the December break in an effort to prevent absences in January related to post-travel requirements. outweighs the potential risks associated with the chances of contracting the virus. For more information about French as a Second Language programs, the application process and important dates, please visit www.tdsb.on.ca/french. Hear from leading experts and participate in question and answer sessions online. One provides information regarding School Council Elections for this school year and the other is a nomination form should you like to nominate yourself or someone else to be a member of the Council. This procedure will be in place each day. We expect that the routine for Kindergarten can remain the same, each class has their own lunchroom supervisor so they can eat in their class and take turns using the outdoor kindergarten space. (See above for the important reminders for students.). In our case, we were staffed with two designated early childhood educators but our current in-school enrolment only allows for us to retain one. Students who are part of our school community but are not currently a member of one of our in-person classes will not have their September room number on their report card so we will send that in the near future to the email address we have on file. Our current reality is a shared one, and on behalf of the Fairmount staff, we sincerely appreciate your continued support and understanding. 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