Officer Rich visit

Officer Rich brought his car into the schoolyard and allowed
students to have a look inside.  This was a HUGE hit! 

Officer Rich visited with students in Grades 4, 7 and 8 today.  He spoke to the Grade 4 and 7 students about Internet Safety, and had a great discussion with the Grade 8 classes about Bullying and Cyber Bullying. Students asked many questions and enjoyed the real-life examples and stories Officer Rich shared.  The main message given to students was to be in control of their own actions and to be a leader, not a follower. With regards to the internet, Officer Rich reminded students to never share passwords or post any personal information or content they would not be willing to show their parents.  A big thank you to Officer Rich!  He will be back in the next few months to speak with Grades 1, 2, 5 and 6.

Internet Safety

Internet Safety

It has come to our attention that some of our Gr 6 – 8 students have been using a website called ask.fm.  Ask.fm is a social networking website that is extremely popular in Europe, with about 65 million users, mostly children and young teens.  This site allows anyone to post anonymous comments and ask questions.  Ask.fm is increasingly being used as a means to communicate and post inappropriate content.   We have spoken to the students about internet safety and have reviewed our on-line code of conduct.  We have also involved our Community Policing Officer, Officer Rich, who will be speaking to the classes about Internet Safety.  Please continue to work with us to keep the students safe by monitoring their Internet activity.  If you have concerns or would like to discuss this further, please contact the office.

Ward 3 Update

A new ward three update is available.  Follow the link below.

http://www.tdsb.on.ca/leadership/trustees/ward3.aspx

In this issue:

·       school zone traffic safety working group

·       local parent forums on school councils: Nov 12 & 21

·       TDSB parent engagement workshops

·       progress reports Nov 12 and parent teacher interviews

·       learn about special education: Nov 19

·       John English grade 4 Extended French information night: Nov 21

·       cyberARTs, I-Think, chef’s kitchen: LCI’s Amazing Inside open house: Nov 28

·       Karen Kain School of the Arts info session: Nov 28

·       Norseman on capital list for Ministry approval of addition- 2015

·       Lanor JMS Jingle Jangle event: Dec 5

·       French as a Second Language update

·       ESA featured in new HotDocs documentary

·       Ministry denies development fees for overcrowded TDSB school areas

·       Regulation 274 and teacher hiring

Special Education Information Sessions for TDSB Parents/Guardians

Information Sessions for Parents/Guardians of TDSB Students

The TDSB Special Education department will be hosting information sessions for parents/guardians of TDSB students regarding Individual Education Plan (IEP) and the Identification and Review Committee (IPRC) on the evening of Tuesday, November 19, 2013 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM.  There will be one session in the East: 140 Borough Drive, Council Chambers - Main Floor and in the West: 1 Civic Centre Court, In-Service Rooms - 1st Floor.