September
2020
Monthly Update From the Board
Returning to School in September
The Toronto Catholic District School
Board (TCDSB) recognizes that families are eager to know what they can expect
for their child in September. The Board has approved a staggered re-entry
starting September 14, 2020. Please be assured that the TCDSB is working with
the Ministry of Education and Toronto Public Health to ensure a safe return to
school for everyone. We will continue to share the latest information and
developments as it becomes available.
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Latest Updates
View the latest updates including communications to parents, announcements and other
critical information and developments related to school reopening.
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Frequently
Asked Questions
Find answers to questions about
back to school, health and safety, transportation and much more.
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School
Reopening Action Plan
Learn what to expect and how we will continue to work together to support
you for the safe return
to school.
Introducing
our Director of Education
Dr. Brendan Browne is a transformative organizational
change leader, who brings a wealth of educational leadership in areas related
to literacy and numeracy, special education, classroom management, educational
technology, and program evaluation. You can learn more about Dr. Browne here: https://www.tcdsb.org/Board/BoardAdministration/DirectorofEducation/Pages/Default.aspx.
Important Reminders for Parents
Liability
Insurance
All parents are
reminded to consider checking the adequacy of their liability insurance through
their homeowners’/tenants’ insurance policy to cover claims arising out of
injuries caused by their child at school. Student Accident Insurance
application forms are forwarded to schools for distribution, and can also be
purchased on-line at www.insuremykids.com. TCDSB’s Risk
Management continues to strongly promote this product as an inexpensive form of
dental, disability and life insurance.
School
Cash Online
Parents/guardians are reminded to create their School
Cash Online profile for a safe and convenient payment option that eliminates
the need to send cash or cheques to school. For more information and to create
your account visit www.tcdsb.org/FORPARENTS/schoolcashonline
Bus
Transportation Information and Updates
Communications
with parents regarding bus transportation for students is a priority. In order
to stay informed, parents are encouraged to register on the Toronto Student
Transportation Group (TSTG) portal today by visiting www.torontoschoolbus.org. This
portal provides TCDSB parents with online access to their children’s
transportation information and up to the minute email notifications regarding
school bus cancellations or delays. If you have any issues signing up on the portal, please
contact support@torontoschoolbus.org and staff will assist you with the
registration of your account.
For updates on public transportation visit the Toronto
Transit Commission website at http://www.ttc.ca/
Safe
Arrival
Parents are encouraged to sign up for
the School Messenger app. This will allow parents and the school to stay in
touch to report absences quickly and easily, and also for the school and the
school board to communicate to parents about important information throughout
the year including cancellations, closures and other critical issues. www.tcdsb.org/programsservices/safeschools/newsandevents/pages/signupschoolmessenger.aspx
If you require assistance updating your
School Messenger information, please email our support staff who can assist:
· Elementary: TrilliumElementary.AdminSupport@tcdsb.org
· Secondary: Trillium.Secondary.Support@tcdsb.org
Stay Informed Throughout the Year
Visit www.tcdsb.org for update
Follow @TCDSB on Twitter
Follow https://www.facebook.com/Toronto.CatholicDSB/ on Facebook
Follow
torontocatholicdsb on Instagram
Important Information for Students
Night
School Registration
Registration for evening credit courses, Saturday language
programs begins soon. Check here for details: https://www.tcdsb.org/ProgramsServices/ContinuingEducation/Pages/Default.aspx
International
Languages After Hours Program Registration
Registration for the 2020-2021 elementary
IL After Hours Program continues this fall. Apply online: https://www.tcdsb.org/programsservices/schoolprogramsk12/internationallanguages/pages/saturdayschoolregistration.aspx
Student Voice on the Board of Trustees
Student Trustees for 2020-2021 are Keith
Babybayon https://www.tcdsb.org/Board/TrusteesoftheBoard/StudentTrustees/KeithBaybayon/Pages/default.aspx and Kathy
Nguyen https://www.tcdsb.org/Board/TrusteesoftheBoard/StudentTrustees/KathyNguyen/Pages/default.aspx
City of Toronto Parks and Recreation is Hiring
A variety of part-time positions are
available for students.
For details, visit https://jobs.toronto.ca/recreation/
Visit the Student Portal
To get information about
scholarships, awards, bursaries, contests, employment and volunteer
opportunities: https://www.tcdsb.org/FORSTUDENTS/Pages/default.aspx
Events and Information
September’s
Virtue is Hospitality
All resources for the month of September, and
for the monthly virtues throughout the year can be found here: www.tcdsb.org/Board/NurturingOurCatholicCommunity/VirtueoftheMonth/Pages/Default.aspx
Pastoral
Plan: This Year we Focus on “Rooted in Christ: we Become”
In the third year of our
pastoral plan, “Rooted in Christ, we Become” our focus turns to what how our
sense of belonging and our shared beliefs help us to become all that we are
meant to be.
“What you are is God's gift to
you, what you become is your gift to God.”― Hans Urs von Balthasar
Resources
for the Year: https://www.tcdsb.org/Board/NurturingOurCatholicCommunity/rooted-in-christ/webecome/Pages/default.aspx
September Events and Meetings
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September
is Ukrainian Heritage Month https://www.tcdsb.org/FORCOMMUNITY/HeritageCelebration/Ukrainian-Canadian-Heritage-Month/Pages/default.aspx
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City of Toronto declares
September as Bike Month. Learn more about bicycle safety: https://www.torontoschoolbus.org/cycle/
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September
1,2,3—PA Days
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September
3--Student Achievement Committee Meeting, 7 PM
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September
5—International Day of Charity
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September
7—Labour Day
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September
8—Governance and Policy Committee Meeting 7 PM
- September 8--International Literacy Day
- September 9—Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Awareness Day https://www.tcdsb.org/news/othernews/2019/pages/fasd.aspx
- September 13--Grandparent’s Day
- September 10—Corporate Services Committee
Meeting
- September 14—Catholic Parent Involvement
Committee
- September 16—Special Education Advisory
Committee
- September 17—Board
- September 25—Rowan’s Law Day
- September 30—Orange Shirt Day
For details about these and other events and meetings, visit www.tcdsb.org