Thursday 19 December 2019
Thursday 5 December 2019
Monday 2 December 2019
Message from Our Trustee
One of our top priorities as a school board is creating an
environment that enables our students to focus on learning and be successful.
That means creating environments where students are safe and feel safe, where
all of our students know that they are welcome and supported, and where they
see their identities reflected, valued and celebrated.
Championing Equity and Inclusivity
Championing Equity and Inclusivity is one of the priorities
outlined in the Board of
Trustees’ Multi-Year Strategic Plan. We are fortunate to live in one of the
most diverse regions of Canada, and welcome students, staff and families with a
broad range of identities and experiences. There has been much work underway at
the Board in the past few months to ensure we are providing all of our students
with a safe, equitable and inclusive learning environment, including:
Providing Board-wide
training for over 12,000 school staff on anti-Black racism.
- Bringing
together over 250 students and staff at our annual SpeakOut
conference for the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
- Acknowledging
Treaties
Recognition Week, and learning about the importance of treaties and
treaty relationships in Canada from First Nations community
members.
- Hosting
a labour market information night for parents to learn about current and
future career opportunities and employment trends.
- Bringing
together hundreds of members of the education community for three days of
learning focused on Indigenous Education and Equity at our world-renowned Quest conference.
This is in addition to the ongoing work taking place in our
schools. It is also important that our families know and feel that they are a
valued, respected and important part of our school community. We recently held
regional school council forums that brought together school council members
from across the region to learn and share together on important topics such as
engaging families, vaping and more. It was wonderful to see so many family
members there.
The Board of Trustees was also pleased to receive and commit
to taking action on the recommendations in response to the Anti-Black Racism,
Antisemitism, Classism and Islamophobia community consultations.
Winter Months
With the winter weather already upon us, I also want to
remind families that school transportation may be cancelled on extreme
cold or inclement weather days, and there may be rare occasions when emergency
weather conditions result in school closures. To ensure families are
aware, last month, we tested a new system to send text messages to families in
emergency situations only. Information about transportation cancellations and
school closures will also be available on Board and school websites, Board
social media channels and local media.
Many of our students and families will be celebrating days
of significance and holidays in the coming weeks and months, and I wish you all
the very best for the season. I hope everyone has a safe and happy winter break
and we look forward to welcoming students back in January.
Juanita Nathan
Trustee, Markham, Wards 7 and 8
Monday 25 November 2019
Tuesday 19 November 2019
Friday 8 November 2019
Monday 28 October 2019
Thursday 17 October 2019
Wednesday 25 September 2019
Friday 20 September 2019
Wednesday 11 September 2019
Friday 6 September 2019
Thursday 5 September 2019
Tuesday 3 September 2019
Message from our Trustee
Message from Our
Trustee
I am so pleased to welcome all of our new and returning
families to another school year. As your school board trustee, it is my role to
advocate for quality public education in York Region, and to ensure that our
students remain at the centre of all of our decision making. The
Board of Trustees makes policy and budget decisions, and communicates with the
public, among other responsibilities.
We are also responsible for setting direction for the school
board, through our Multi-Year Strategic Plan. This plan sets out
four priorities: Foster Well-Being and Mental Health, Build Collaborative
Relationships, Champion Equity and Inclusivity, and Empower Ethical Leadership.
As we start the new school year, I want to highlight the
importance of relationships. We want to build and maintain relationships with
our families that are built on trust, respect and responsive communication. To
support that, I will continue to keep you informed of our work and priorities,
and I encourage you to contact me if
you have any questions or concerns. You can also find the message
from the Chair of the Board on the Board’s website.
In addition, I invite you to share your feedback on our
Board policies. Policies govern everything from field trips, school volunteers,
equity and inclusive education, student discipline and much more, and we
greatly value input from families on these important matters. We regularly post
on our website the policies that are under review and available
for comment as well as information about how to share your feedback. I hope you
will take a look.
I know school staff are excited to welcome back students,
and I look forward to meeting more of our families throughout the upcoming
school year. I encourage you to build a relationship with the staff members and
community at your school. There are so many different ways to get involved and support
your child’s education. I hope you have a great start to the school year and
wish you a happy, safe and successful year ahead.
Juanita Nathan
Trustee, Markham Wards 7 and 8
Thursday 27 June 2019
Friday 7 June 2019
Wednesday 5 June 2019
Message from Our Trustee
Message From Our Trustee
As we near the end of the school year, this is a good time to
celebrate all your child has learned and achieved. I hope that you have seen
evidence of their growth and learning throughout the year.
Supporting the well-being and achievement of our students is a
partnership with families and communities, and I want to thank you for all that
you do to help strengthen our schools and support your child’s learning. We
know that when you ask your child about their learning, help them make
connections or participate in school events, our students and our schools
benefit.
I look forward to continuing to build relationships with families
over the summer months and in the 2019-2020 school year. As we go into the
summer, there are many opportunities to continue supporting your child’s
learning - whether helping to plan a family trip, visiting a local museum,
reading a book or participating in one of the many exciting summer learning programs offered through the Board. I hope
that whatever you have planned, you have a safe and enjoyable summer.
I would also like to offer a special congratulations to the
graduating class of 2019. We wish you all the very best as you move on to this
next phase of your life. We look forward to welcoming back all of our new and
returning families in the fall.
Juanita Nathan
Trustee
Board Vice-Chair
Friday 24 May 2019
Thursday 23 May 2019
Monday 6 May 2019
UPCOMING YRDSB Information Session and Career Fair - Saturday, May 25, 2019
The
YRDSB is hosting a Spring 2019
Information Session and Career Fair (French Teachers and Educational
Assistants).
The
following outlines the event details and please also refer to the attached
flyer:
On
behalf of the York Region District School Board, the YRDSB Recruitment Team
(HRS) will be hosting an upcoming drop-in Information Session and Career
Fair specifically targeting French Teachers and Educational Assistants.
When: Saturday, May
25, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location:
Richmond
Green SS (below is the event flyer with additional details)
YRDSB's Information Session & Career Fair is an excellent
networking opportunity for current and prospective candidates to connect with
YRDSB recruiters and hiring managers to share information and resources about
working and learning at YRDSB…so please do not delay and register today!
To REGISTER, complete this form: Information Session and Career Fair (space is limited, please register as soon as
possible).
Friday 26 April 2019
Tuesday 16 April 2019
Wednesday 3 April 2019
Friday 29 March 2019
Wednesday 27 March 2019
Friday 8 March 2019
Thursday 28 February 2019
Message from Our Trustee
Message From Our Trustee
I hope everyone has had a great start to the second half of
the school year. Over the past few months, I have had an opportunity to connect
with families, students, staff members and with our broader community. I have
seen a lot of exciting opportunities for students to explore their interests,
celebrate their identities, and develop skills and knowledge that will benefit
them in the future.
Many students are participating in skills competitions
or other events where they problem-solve, innovate, collaborate and further
develop their technical skills. Students compete in robotics, construction,
hairdressing, transportation, 3D animation and much more. These events are
among the many options available to help students explore different careers and
pathways,
and gain valuable experience. We are grateful for the support of community
partners in helping to provide these great learning opportunities to our
students.
I also want to express my appreciation to our broader school
community. One of the priorities in our Multi-Year
Strategic Plan is to build collaborative relationships. The relationships
that our schools have with families is so important. There are many different
ways you can be involved - talking to your child’s teacher, asking your child
about homework, or volunteering on a field trip or the school council. Your
contributions make a difference to your child’s success and to the success of
our schools.
I hope everyone has an enjoyable March Break.
Juanita Nathan
Trustee
Board Vice-Chair
Thursday 21 February 2019
Friday 25 January 2019
Monday 21 January 2019
Thursday 10 January 2019
Message From Our Trustee
Message From Our Trustee
Welcome back. I hope everyone is feeling refreshed following
the winter break, and that you had a happy and safe holiday season. While the
weather may be colder, I also hope that you had time to enjoy this beautiful
season in Ontario.
It is my honour to serve as your school board trustee and to
uphold the values
of York Region District School Board. The new Board of Trustees
was sworn in on December 3, following the October municipal elections.
Together, we look forward to moving forward the four priorities outlined in the
Trustees’
Multi-Year Strategic Plan:
- Foster
well-being and mental health
- Build
collaborative relationships
- Champion
equity and inclusivity
- Empower
ethical leadership
There are a lot of exciting things happening in our schools
and classrooms to foster and support student well-being and mental health. Ask
your child what’s happening in their school, and how they take care of
themselves. As adults, we often focus on the health and well-being of the
children in our lives, but it’s also essential that we take care of ourselves.
Taking time to do the things we enjoy and nurture our own health is also
important and helps to model a healthy and active lifestyle for our children.
An important part of my role as a trustee is to listen, and I look forward to connecting with members of our school community in the coming weeks and months. We will continue working to build collaborative relationships with our communities and to keep you informed about the things happening in the school board. I wish you all the best as we enter 2019.
Juanita Nathan
Board Vice-Chair
Trustee – Markham Wards 2, 3 and 6
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