Text Communications Coming for 2019-2020

2018-19 Year End Letter to Families

Parent Engagement and Network (PEN) for Chinese Families

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.

A message from the Chair of the Board of Trustees is also available on the Board website at www.yrdsb.ca.

Juanita Nathan

Trustee

Board Vice-Chair

Parents for Children's Mental Health Support Group

Kid's Kitchen - June Update

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).

International and Indigenous Languages Program

Crossing Guard Needed

Screenagers - Growing Up In a Digital Age

Parents for Children's Mental Health Support Group

Kid's Kitchen - April Update

2019 Pause to PLAY Challenge

YRDSB Summer Institute

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

Say NO to Hate

Kid's Kitchen - February Update

PA Day Babysitting Course

Active School Travel Newsletter - 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