YRDSB Equity and Inclusivity Advisory Committee (EIAC) - Sub-committee Invitations

Social Media/Digital Footprint Workshop @ DSPS

Today our grade 5/6 students learned about how to manage their Digital Footprint and how to avoid and deal with Cyber Bullying.  These would be great discussion items with them tonight at home!

DSPS Update

Winter Spirit Week @ DSPS

DSPS Update

Scholastic Book Fair Everyone is invited to attend our Book Fair being held in the library from Monday December 4th to Friday December 8th.  It is a great opportunity to purchase new books and at the same time support our library.  For every $10 spent at the Book Fair, up to $6 goes back to our school.  This allows us to purchase new books and build our library collection.  The Fair will be open Monday to Thursday from 9:10 am to 12:40 pm and from 2:00 pm to 3:20 pm for classroom visits.  A newsletter with a schedule of classroom visits and a preview flyer will be sent home with students on Friday.  Mrs. Tompkins-London is looking forward to seeing everyone at this exciting literacy event!

Letter from the Chair of the Board

Healthy Snack Program @ DSPS

Information Regarding School Bus Cancellation

OHIP+ From the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care

The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care is releasing additional resources ahead of the January 1, 2018, launch of OHIP+: Children and Youth Pharmacare.

On the ministry’s website (health.gov.on.ca/ohipplus_resources), you will find the following documents for downloading and printing:

·       Factsheet for patients/families

·       Postcards (available in 14 languages)

·       Social media posts

Through this program, Ontarians aged 24 years and younger, who are OHIP insured, regardless of their family income, will be eligible for over 4,400 medications and drug products at no cost.

If you have any questions about OHIP+, please send an email to OHIPplus@ontario.ca.

For more information, please visit: Ontario.ca/OHIPplus.

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Le ministère de la Santé et des Soins de longue durée publie des ressources supplémentaires en prévision du lancement de l’Assurance-santé Plus : Assurance-médicaments pour les enfants et les jeunes, le 1^er janvier 2018.

Vous trouverez sur le site Web du Ministère (health.gov.on.ca/assurancesanteplus_ressources) les documents qui suivent, qui peuvent être téléchargés et imprimés :

·       Feuille de renseignements pour les patients et les familles;

·       Cartes postales (offertes dans 14 langues);

·       Messages pour les médias sociaux.

Grâce à ce programme, tous les Ontariens âgés de 24 ans et moins qui ont un numéro d’Assurance santé auront accès à plus de 4 400 médicaments gratuitement, quel que soit leur revenu familial.

Si vous avez des questions au sujet de l’Assurance-santé Plus, veuillez les transmettre à OHIPplus@ontario.ca.

Pour obtenir plus de renseignements, rendez-vous au Ontario.ca/assurancesanteplus.

Raising Innovators and Entrepreneurs Parent Workshop

Equity in Education Speaker Series

York Region Public Health - Flu Season Notice

Photo Retake Day @ DSPS

Kid's Kitchen November 2017 Update

Halloween @ DSPS

TAC Sports @ DSPS - Last Call for Sign-up!

Logics Academy @ DSPS - Last Call for Sign-up!

Parents Engaged in Education Workshop

YRDSB Threat Assessment Protocol - Fair Notice

Islamic Heritage Month Workshop

Arts Unionville Information

City of Markham - Letter to Schools Regarding Parking Issues and Parking Regulations

Safety Week and Lockdown Drill

Bill Crothers Secondary School Information Sessions

Bill Crothers Secondary School (BCSS) is a system-wide school with a focus on healthy active living and sport. The school is open for Grade 9 to 12 students. Students and parents from across the region are invited to attend an information evening.  Information will be shared regarding the vision, mission, schedule, programs, the transfer policy, and application process.

Due to building capacity regulations, we request that only students and parents interested in attending BCSS for the school year 2018 – 2019  attend one of these evening sessions. Parking is limited so we ask that parents carpool or park at the GO Station. Markham By-law officers regularly enforce the parking regulations on school property, so please abide by the posted parking regulations.

Information Nights at:  Bill Crothers Secondary School, 44 Main Street, Unionville, Ontario.

Tuesday October 3^rd, 2017 – Students in the East and North area of York Region

Thursday October 12^th, 2017 – Students in the West and Central area of Region

Information sessions will be from 7:00 – 8:30 pm in the school cafeteria and/or Gym A

                                                                                                                                      

Applications will be available from the Bill Crothers school website:  Friday, October 13^th, 2017

Applications are due:  Friday, November 3^rd, 2017

Kid's Kitchen October Update

Organization to Meet Primary Class Size Compliance

Dear Parents/Guardians,

As a result of the changes that have taken place between June and September in our school’s enrolment and in order to comply with the Ministry of Education’s Primary Class Size Compliance requirements, as well as acceptable class sizes in the junior and intermediate classrooms, the following modifications have been made to our classroom organizations.  All changes will take effect on Tuesday, September 26, 2017.

Our new school organization will be:

JK/SK	Mrs. Hudspith	Grade 2	Mr. Binner	Grade 5	Ms. DeStephanis
JK/SK	Ms. Keane	Grade 2	Ms. Andolina	Grade 5	Ms. Prasoulis
JK/SK	Ms. Orr	Grade 2	Mrs. Cooper	Grade 6	Mr. Kermally
JK/SK	Ms. Halliday	Grade 3	Mrs. Kilgour	Grade 6	Ms. Benson
JK/SK	Ms. Eng	Grade 3	Ms. Hall	Grade 6	Mr. Duffus
JK/SK	Ms. Dulude	Grade 3	Mr. Lindo	Grade 7	Mr. D’Alessandro
Grade 1	Mrs. Gertsakis	Grade 3	Mrs. Sambrook	Grade 7	Ms. Sutcliffe
Grade 1	Mrs. McMichael	Grade 4	Mr. Hwee	Grade 7	Ms. Keshavjee
Grade 1	Mrs. Kennedy	Grade 4	Ms. Krikorian	Grade 8	Ms. Pecora
Grade 1	Ms. Nedelkovski	Grade 4/5	Mr. Sharma	Grade 8	Mr. Lowrie
Grade 1/2	Mrs. Barovier	Grade 5	Mrs. Carter

Please note that these changes are a result of our recent increase in student enrolment and are necessary to meet provincial class size requirements.

Thank you for your ongoing support as we make every effort to meet provincial requirements.

Staff are committed to a successful school year for each and every student at our school. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the school.

3 Important Messages from DSPS

Please read below for 3 important messages:

1.       Monday, September 25^th is a PA Day! We look forward to seeing everyone back on Tuesday!

2.       Curriculum Night is Wednesday, September 27^th from 6:30 – 7:30 pm.

3.       Don’t forget to enter our Blog contest by registering at: https://davidsuzukipublicschoolmarkham.blogspot.ca

Curriculum Night - Save the Date!

Blog Draw Extended!

Skilled Trades Information Night

Letter From the Director Regarding Class Size Compliance

Letter to Families

Please Click Here to View the Full Document

Letter to Families - Director of Education Selection

Message from our Trustee

Welcome Back DSPS Families!

The first day of school is fast-approaching! We hope that everyone had a restful and enjoyable summer! The teachers and staff at David Suzuki P.S. have been busy making preparations for the new school year. This email is intended to remind you of our first day procedures.

 

Arrival

School starts at 9:05 a.m. on Tuesday, September 5^th. Teachers will be out in the school yard, ready to receive students at 8:50 a.m. For students in Senior Kindergarten (Year 2), please meet the teachers in the kindergarten pen area at the front of the school. For students in Grades 1 – 8, please meet at the back of the school and find the sign for your grade. Teachers and staff will be there to help direct you to your class. (Junior Kindergarten students will attend on Tuesday from 1:55 – 3:35 p.m.)

 

Dismissal

Please be sure your child knows how they will be getting home at the end of the day. You may wish to write a note to your child’s teacher to help with communicating this message. For bussing information, please visit www.schoolbuscity.com.

 

Student Agendas – School Cash Online

To support organization and good work habits for your child, you will have the option of purchasing a school agenda. We encourage families to use our online payment system for this item, as well as other items throughout the school year. To access the online payment system, please visit www.schoolcashonline.

 

School Communication

Please check your child’s backpack on the first day of school, as there will be some important forms coming home for you to read and sign. Also, stay tuned for our new school blog! Make sure that your email address is up to date with the school so that you don’t miss out on timely and important information!

 

In closing, we are very excited about starting the new school year and look forward to our continued partnership!

 

 

Kind Regards,

 

Jennifer Cowley          Stephen Louca

Principal                      Vice-Principal