Kids Plus Accident Insurance

Kids Plus™ Accident Insurance

For your convenience, we have made arrangements for families to voluntarily purchase student accident insurance through the Kids Plus™ Accident Insurance program, underwritten by Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services Inc.

Kids Plus™ Accident Insurance offers protection against the unexpected costs of injury from accidents, and is

especially valuable for families who:

· do not have medical or dent al plans,

· have limited plans, as it may help supplement health and dental benefits, or

· Have active children who enjoy sports and outdoor activities.

For complete plan details, please visit kidsplus.ca.

2018-2019 The Kids Plus™ Accident Insurance school distribution program has moved online!

All schools can now access kidsplus.ca/resources for information about Kids Plus™ which they can use on their respective websites, e-newsletters and social media. The main website at kidsplus.ca will continue to be available for parents to purchase coverage, access claims forms and full plan information online. Additionally, for 2018 Kids Plus™ decided to take their mission to be green one step further by discontinuing distribution of all Kids Plus™ Notices (Brochures) to reduce the overall paper use.

Please note that effective this September 1st, there will also be some changes to the Kids Plus™ Accident Insurance policy that will impact the Active Plan holders. Permanent Total Disability coverage will be reduced from $360,000 to $100,000 and Dismemberment or Total & Permanent Loss of Use from

$200,000 to $100,000. These changes were made in order to allow Kids Plus™ to continue to offer the benefits families use most, such as dental treatment and eyewear, with no increase in premiums.

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about our new promotional landing page, our Kids Plus™ Client Service Specialists would be happy to assist you. You may contact Kids Plus™ at their Client Service toll-free line at 1-800-556-7411 or email kidsplus@ia.ca.

Walking or Cycling to School

Walking or Cycling to School

As we start the 2018-2019 school year, we would like to remind and encourage families to consider walking or cycling with children to and from school. There are many benefits to walking and cycling to school. It:

• Improves student academic performance by making children more alert and better prepared to learn.
• Contributes to the daily goal of 60 minutes of moderate or vigorous activity for children, improving their health and overall fitness.
• Reduces traffic congestion and improves safety for everyone in school zones.
• Promotes life-long habits that foster independence and active lifestyles, preparing children for their future.

For those who can’t walk or cycle to school every day, choosing active travel once, twice or a few days a week can still provide benefits. You can also consider parking a block away from the school and walking the rest of the way. Include active travel as part of your daily routine!

Happening Now @ David Suzuki Public School

End of Year Letter from our Director and Chair

Heritage Month Celebration @ Unionville High School

June 28, 2018 - Early Release Day

           ________________________________________________

                        DAVID SUZUKI PUBLIC SCHOOL

45 Riverwalk Drive

Markham, ON 

L6B 0L9

                                       Tel:  (905) 209-0435

                                                                 Fax:  (905) 209-0847

RE:  June 28, 2018 - Early Release Day

June 6, 2018

Dear DSPS Families:

All schools in the York Region District School Board are committed to improving student achievement and well-being.  On Thursday, June 28, 2018 an early release day will take place to allow elementary teachers and support staff to take part in meetings during the afternoon of that day.  These meetings will allow for school staff to engage in culminating activities regarding the review and revision of the School’s Improvement Plan as well as year-end and transition activities that support student success.   

As has been our practice in the past, students will attend school during the morning of Thursday, June 28, 2018 only.  Students will be dismissed early that day at 12:05 pm.  Arrangements will be made to ensure that students who are normally bused to and from school will receive transportation at this time.  Parents/guardians whose children attend after school child care should make appropriate arrangements to address this change in schedule.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

Sincerely,

Jennifer Cowley – Principal                Stephen Louca – Vice Principal

Parent, Family and Community Engagement Advisory Committee (PEAC) - Call for Membership Applications

Link to YRDSB School Locator

Black Community Legal Needs Assessment

An Evening of Music and Dance @ DSPS

Welcome to Kindergarten Night - April 30, 2018

Welcome to Kindergarten Night 2018!

The Kindergarten Team is hosting a Kindergarten orientation night for students entering into Kindergarten in September 2018. It is a great opportunity for you and your child to meet the Kindergarten teachers, see the school and learn how to support your child's entry into the Kindergarten program. Every new Kindergarten student will receive a bag full of resources to support their learning such as books, crayons, magnetic letters and more.

If you have not yet registered your child for Kindergarten, please come in to the main office at the school to register before our Welcome to Kindergarten evening which is being held on Wednesday, May 9th @ 6:30pm!

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the main office at 905-209-0435.

Women Offering Wisdom (WOW) - South Asian Student Conference

Parent Engagement Event on Mindfulness - April 24th

Dear Suzuki Families,

Just a reminder of our Parent Engagement event on Mindfulness, coming this Tuesday, April 24^th from 6:30-7:30 pm.  We would appreciate if you could click here to RSVP so that we can plan accordingly.  Thank you very much and we look forward to seeing you there.

Click Here to RSVP

Parent Engagement Event on Mindfulness @ DSPS

YRDSB Equity and Inclusivity Advisory Committee (EIAC) Consultations

Letter From Our Board's Chair

Junior Science Expo

Junior Science Expo

Attention all families of students in grades 4, 5, and 6 – Do you know what time of year it is? Well, it’s time for our first ever Junior Science Expo! This year, we have tried something a little different. Students have had the opportunity to focus on a variety of creative, artistic, and scientific activities related to topics of all sorts. Be sure to visit us during the evening of Thursday, April 5^th from 6:00-7:00 pm to explore the wonderful world of Science.

Be amazed as you travel through different pavilions focusing on Science! Learn about the incredible variety of habitats around the world. Think of the unbelievable possibilities and potential related to the study of robotics and coding. Investigate the complexities of the human body systems. Baffle at the incredible biodiversity of living things within our planet. And finally, be amazed at the inventions displayed and experiments performed before your very eyes.

We hope to see you at the Science Expo on Thursday, April 5^th, 2018 from 6:00-7:00 pm. Visit all of the pavilions and collect stamps to be entered in a raffle for a fantastic science-themed prize. 

The Suzuki Geniuses hope to see you there!

March 5th - 9th is Spirit Week @ David Suzuki

Suzuki Spirit Wear!

Contribute to Strategic Planning at YRDSB - Upcoming Town Halls

Contribute to Strategic Planning at YRDSB - Upcoming Town Halls

York Region District School Board is revisioning its Multi-Year Plan (MYP) and Board Improvement Plan for Student Achievement and Well-being. The Board of Trustees is responsible for setting the strategic direction of public education in York Region public schools. The MYP incorporates the direction established by the Trustees with feedback received from all stakeholders, and will inform decision making at the Board in the years to come. Town halls will be taking place across the region and feedback collected from families and community members will inform the creation of a new MYP. Your voice is important and your input and feedback will help York Region District School Board support student achievement and well-being. There will also be other opportunities, including a survey available in April, to share your thoughts if you are unable to attend a town hall.

Save the Date! 

TOWN HALL DATES AND TIMES	LOCATIONS
Monday, April 16, 2018 7 - 9 p.m.	Keswick High School 100 Biscayne Blvd., Keswick
Wednesday, April 18, 2018 6 - 8 p.m.	Markville Secondary School 1000 Carlton Rd., Markham
Sunday, April 22, 2018 2 - 4 p.m.	Sir William Mulock Secondary School 705 Columbus Way, Newmarket
Wednesday, April 25, 2018 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.	Maple High School 50 Springside Rd., Maple
Saturday, April 28, 2018 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.	Bayview Secondary School 10077 Bayview Ave., Richmond Hill

York Region District School Board - Summer Institute 2018

Summer Institute

Looking for summer learning and fun activities for students entering Senior Kindergarten to Grade 8? Summer Institute offers academic, recreational and athletic programs and activities with intentional links to the Ontario Curriculum.

The program runs for six weeks during July and August. It is offered at 11 school sites around York Region.

For more information on dates, programs and locations, please visit the Summer Institute page on www.yrdsb.ca.

Registration opens March 7.  Families can now register online, as well as in person or by mail.

Base Registration Weekly Fees:

York Region District School Board students: $105 (4 day weeks) $120 (5 day weeks)

Non- York Region District School Board students: $130 (4 day weeks) $155 (5 day weeks)

Black History Month

February is Black History Month and an ideal time to learn about and recognize the contributions and history of African Canadians. Click the above image to visit just one of the many resources available.

York Region Public Health - Influenza Information