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Volunteers Needed for Community Scavenger Hunt

Volunteers Needed for Community Scavenger Hunt

Looking for a way to help out your community? Our friends from the Eglinton Way are hosting a community scavenger hunt on Saturday, June 13 and we’re looking to fill some volunteer positions. The event runs from 12 noon to 4 p.m. and proceeds will benefit FUNd Hard for our Schoolyard! Sign up online for […]

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Helping Hands for Nepal

A devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit outside the capital of Nepal, Kathmandu on April 25. This is the worst earthquake to hit the area in 80 years. The death toll continues to rise. Buildings, homes, streets, squares, and ancient temples collapsed. Rescuers continue to search through the rubble hoping to find survivors. The people of […]

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Report on Parent Involvement Committees

Since 2011, Parent Involvement Committees have been mandatory in all Ontario School Boards. The role of the PIC is to encourage parent involvement in their children’s learning to support student achievement and well-being People for Education has released a new report titled Parent Involvement Committees: Supporting Links between Ontario’s school boards and Ontario’s parents. It […]

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Special Education: Empowering Families Through Knowledge and Education

Saturday, March 28, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Earl Haig Secondary School Workshops: Learn more about Individual Education Plans, transition planning, technology, assessment and more. Marketplace : Connect with agencies and personnel specializing in supporting children with special needs and their families. Networking: Connect with other parents and TDSB staff. Child minding service will […]

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FSLAC March Newsletter

See below topics of this issue. If you wish to read more, please click on the link. 1. Free March Break Fun in French 2. Festival des Arbres – A Great Selection of Books for Children 3. Un tour de chapeau anyone-NHL in French 4. French for the Future Ambassadors 5. La Tablette de Champlain-free […]

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First Ward Forum – Parent Technology Night

Join Jennifer Arp for her first Ward Forum – Parent Technology Night at Joyce Public School (26 Joyce Parkway) on Tuesday, February 3 at 6 p.m. Participants are encouraged to bring their own device. Please RSVP to ensure WiFi connection  jennifer.arp@tdsb.on.ca. Childminding will be available.

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Used Book Drive - January 19 to 22

Used Book Drive – January 19 to 22

Do you have gently used children’s books that your family has outgrown? Would you like to see those books in the hands of children who do not have their own books? The Children’s Book Bank is a charitable organization whose mission is to provide free books and literacy support to the children of low-income families […]

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TONIGHT – Safe Schools and Engaged Communities Forum

In October 2014, a steering team was established to conduct an independent review into the circumstances surrounding the death of a student inside North Albion CI. In addition, the team is also reviewing how the Toronto District School Board can be responsive and current to best support safety and care for all students and staff, […]

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Safe Schools Engaged Communities Forum

In October 2014, a steering team was established to conduct an independent review into the circumstances surrounding the death of a student inside North Albion CI. In addition, the team is also reviewing how the Toronto District School Board can be responsive and current to best support safety and care for all students and staff, […]

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Message from the New Trustee, Jennifer Arp

Message from the New Trustee, Jennifer Arp

It is with great excitement that I began my term as Trustee on December 1. The past couple of weeks have been filled with meetings at Board offices as I begin to adjust to the role, I already see immense opportunity to make some very positive changes for the students in Eglinton-Lawrence over the next […]

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