January 2024
Dear Parents/Guardians/Caregivers and Students:
Welcome to TDSB Connects, an update on news and events from across the 星空传媒 (TDSB).
Celebrating Good News听- Read about recent events, initiatives and good news stories!
Tamil Heritage Month听- Tamil Heritage Month is proudly recognized during January at the TDSB. This year, the theme is听Our Memories, Our Truths, Our Paths Forward: A Mosaic of Tamil Identity.听The theme is a reminder to pause and reflect on our memories and narratives, to consider how they shape us individually, and to look at ways that we can come together to honour and celebrate our individuality while moving forward with our collective humanity in mind.Visit the Tamil Heritage Month webpage to learn more.
Winter Well-Being Guide听- The
听Winter Well-Being Guide听is filled with activities, games, wellness tips, resources and community agencies to support wellness for all students, parents/guardians/caregivers, and school communities. The Guide provides accessible resources and is available in the top 20 TDSB spoken languages.
Preparing for Exams and Culminating Assignments听- January is the time of year when secondary students are working on course culminating assignments and preparing for Semester 1 exams. For some tips and resources to help, including access to free 24/7 online tutoring support, check out the听
Online Tutoring for TDSB Students听- Online, on demand tutoring is available 24/7 for students.听贰濒别尘别苍迟补谤测听students can access homework help and enrichment opportunities in all subject areas and grades through View the听听for more information or contact Brainfuse.听厂别肠辞苍诲补谤测听students can access tutoring for all courses and grades through. View the听for more information or contact Paper.
Virtual Learning 2024-25听- The TDSB will continue to offer students in Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 the option of virtual learning in the 2024-25 school year. Please visit the听听补苍诲听听web pages for more information. Read the听听for additional details or speak with your Principal.
Middle French Immersion (Grade 4 Entry) Application Deadline听- For families interested in the system-wide French Immersion Program, we offer an online process to apply for Middle French Immersion (begins in Grade 4). To apply for September 2024, applications must be completed online between听January 8 and February 2, 2024. Families with an older sibling currently in a Middle French Immersion program are still required to complete an online application for the new student. For more information, please visit:听Middle French Immersion听or the听Application Process. Interested families can apply via the听Application Link.
Out-of-Area Admissions听- Online applications for听Out-of-Area Admissions听now available! Students can access schools outside of the school designated to serve their home address. Acceptance is subject to space availability and transportation is the responsibility of the applicant. Learn more about the听Random Selection Priorities听补苍诲听 The听贰濒别尘别苍迟补谤测听application window is from听January 8 to 31, 2024听and the听厂别肠辞苍诲补谤测听application window is from听January 8 to 26, 2024. Note: Current in-person students must apply through Out-of-Area Admissions to switch to Virtual Learning for September 2024.
Elementary Alternative Schools Online Application听- The TDSB offers a wide range of听elementary alternative schools.听The application process is managed centrally and the online application form for September 2024 admission is now open. The deadline to submit an application is听Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at 4 p.m.听For questions or additional support, contact the school directly or听EAS.Application@星空传媒.on.ca
High Performing Athlete Program Application听鈥� The application for the High Performing Athlete Program is now available online for student athletes who wish to apply for admission in February or September 2024.听Visit the website听to learn more, including eligibility requirements. The application deadline is听January 31, 2024.
English Kindergarten Registration Begins in February听- TDSB schools provide a rich learning environment for all children to learn and grow. Registration for English Kindergarten programs begins in February. To attend Junior Kindergarten in September, children must turn four-years-old by December 31. To register for Senior Kindergarten, children must be five-years-old by December 31. Visit the听Kindergarten Registration page听to learn more.
PA Day Information听- During the school year, school staff participate in a number of Professional Activity Days and beginning in 2023-24, boards of education are required to听publicly share information, as outlined in.听View information for January 19 PA Day.
17th Annual Parent Involvement Advisory Committee (PIAC) Conference听- The 17th Annual PIAC Conference is on听Saturday, February 3, 2024听from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Earl Haig High School. The PIAC Conference is a unique opportunity to deepen understanding of the educational landscape, connect with fellow parents/guardians/caregivers and staff, and contribute to the continued success of our community. More information:听听and review our听
Centre of Excellence for Black Student Achievement听- The Black Student Summer Leadership Program is accepting applications for the 2024 cohort. Students hired will explore a range of academic, career and wellness activities and participate in Youth Participatory Action Research.听Learn more听about this 7-week experiential learning opportunity. In addition, the听Interac Experiential Learning Program听is hosting a virtual information session on January 11. Successful applicants from both programs are paid for their participation. Follow us on听听补苍诲听听蔼迟诲蝉产冲肠别产蝉补.
Information Session for Grade 8 Families: Secondary Alternative Schools Fair听- To support Grade 8 students and families, the TDSB has hosted a series of Preparing for High School Information Sessions. The third installment is the听Secondary Alternative Schools Fair听辞苍听Wednesday, January 10, 2024听(via Zoom).听Please听听for the session and visit the听Guidance website听to view recordings of all听sessions.
Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR)听- Through a formal evaluation and accreditation process, Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition Challenge, students enrolled in secondary schools and Continuing Education programs may have their skills and knowledge evaluated to earn credits towards the Ontario Secondary School Diploma. For more information and key dates, visit the听PLAR website听and attend the information session on听Wednesday, January 17 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.听听and view the听flyer.
Salat in Secret:听Love and听Belonging in Community Spaces听-听The Islamic Heritage Month Committee, in partnership with the Equity, Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Department, is offering students (Grades K-8), families, and staff the opportunity to attend the virtual session of听Salat in Secret: Love and Belonging in Community Spaces on听Monday, January 29, 2024听 from听6 to 7听p.m. Sessions commemorate the National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia.听听
Community Screening of听Periphery听-听The Equity, Anti-Racism, Anti-Oppression Department is collaborating with Periphery, No Silence on Race and the Ontario Jewish Archives to provide TDSB students, staff and community with ongoing learning opportunities. This session focuses on the ethnic diversity within the Jewish community and explores concrete strategies within school communities and classrooms. To register for the event on听Monday, January 15听from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.听please use the