Administrator Update
Newsletter Updates
The Administrator Update and Dates to Remember sections have been updated with new information. The other pages are shared as a reference.
Stay Connected with Northlea
Be sure to follow us on Twitter @NorthleaTDSB. You can also check out our website at www.northleaschool.ca. Special thanks to Frank Chang for his work on Northlea's website.
Report Cards and a PA Day
Quick reminder that report cards will be sent home on Monday, February 12th, 2018. Staff will be sending invitations for interviews for some students. Parents are also welcome to request interviews if the staff have not requested to meet with you.
Typically, interviews take place Thursday, February 15th in the evening and Friday, February 16th in the morning. Sometimes, staff offer meetings at alternate times. Please contact your teachers for more information.
Friendly reminder that there is no school on Friday, February 16th as it is a PA Day and on Monday, February 19th because it is Family Day.
Welcome Back Video
Check out some of what we've been up to since we came back in 2018. From welcoming former Olympian, Janique Farand, to playing in the Leaside Cup - our students and staff are on the move!
Me to We - WE Won't Waste
Our WE Team hosted a fantastic assembly for Grades 4-8 highlighting the importance of waste reduction. They shared research and challenged us to consider the most ecologically responsible choices we can make.
Please follow this link to their presentation. You can link to the subtopic presentations within this assembly link or below. The WE Team will be visiting Primary classes this week.
They taught us about:
We couldn't be prouder of their hard work and commitment to making a difference. Thank you to our WE Team student and staff leaders. Keep up the great WE Team!
Shaun Boothe - Live Your Legacy
This week, our Grades 4-8 students were pleased to welcome Shaun Boothe and his "Live Your Legacy" presentation. He shared his spoken word "unauthorized biographies" about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Barack Obama, Oprah Winfrey and Muhammad Ali.
Shaun asked us to consider if we were, "working for applause or a cause" and to remember that, "when we see what has been done, we can believe in what can be done."
Holland Bloorview Partnership
This week, Ms. Andrew, M. Lariviere and Mlle Resnick and I visited with staff from Holland Bloorview. We were very fortunate to receive a behind the scenes guided tour of the building. We are quite excited to begin our relationship with Holland Bloorview. We have numerous partnership opportunities that we in the process of developing.
One of the initiatives we will be highlighting in the coming weeks is Capes For Kids. Stay tuned for more information about how you can support Capes for Kids.
Year of the Dog
Wishing everyone celebrating Chinese New Year on Friday (Spring Festival, or simply the Lunar New Year) 恭喜发财 (gōng xǐ fā cái) “Wish you wealth and prosperity.” Best wishes for the holidays and happiness and health throughout the New Year.
Home and School Meeting - April Meeting **Revision
Please join us on Thursday, April 19th, 2018. Please note this date is a revised date! In addition to regular Home and School business, George Kourtis, Coordinator of Health and Physical Education in the TDSB, will share a presentation about concussions and athletics at TDSB.
Family Fun Night - Thursday, March 1, 2018
Mark your calendars for Thursday, March 1st from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm for Family Fun Night. The Home and School Association shared an update with parents. Please check it out because there is lots of helpful information and a call for some additional volunteers. It's a wonderful event. We can't wait to see everyone joining in the fun.
Generation Innovation - Tuesday, May 15th - Evening
Please mark Tuesday, May 15th in your calendars for our annual academic showcase. This year, our theme is "Generation Innovation" and we are excited to share more with you in the coming weeks. Please feel free to link to the most recent presentation shared at the Home and School meeting that outlines our focus on Innovation through User-Centred Design Thinking.
Safety At Drop-Off in the Morning
Parents - We are reaching out to you to get increased support for a safer morning entry routine. We need your help.
KISS N' RIDE & PARKING OPTIONS
Thank you to all of the parents who have been using the Kiss N' Ride as well as parking and crossing legally in the neighbourhood. We need everyone's assistance to foster a safer environment.
STAFF PARKING LOT REMINDERS
The staff parking lot on Sutherland is only for staff and we ask that all parents/guardians please refrain from using it to park or drop off at any point in the day.
DAYCARE PARKING LOT REMINDERS
In an effort support pedestrian safety on and around the school grounds, past practice (from the 2016-2017 school year) with the daycare lot continues. The school lot used by the daycare will not be available between 8:30 am - 9:00 am. We appreciate your understanding and support.
We are working with Councillor Jon Burnside's office as well as parent and student representatives to review what is in place and discuss revisions that will enhance student safety and the walkability of the Northlea neighbourhood.
Ideally, students are walking to school. Walking to school builds community, increases student confidence and activity levels and it leads to a safer environment around the school.
Below are two worthwhile resources that highlight numerous immediate and long-term benefits of walking to school.
Given that the majority of our students live within our catchment area, we encourage you to consider walking to school on a daily basis and, at a minimum, parking at least a block away to reduce congestion directly around the school.
Toronto Star Article on the Hazards of Dangerous Driving at Morning Entry Times
Jennifer Keesmaat TedX Talk - Walk to School (below)
Parents as Partners Conference
Save the date! - Join us for the Parents as Partners Conference on Saturday, April 28, 2018! This conference is presented by the Parent Involvement Advisory Committee (PIAC), Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC), Mental Health and Well-Being Parent Partnership Committee and Model Schools for Inner Cities' Parent Academies and is an all-inclusive conference for TDSB parents and caregivers.
Registration opens March 1, 2018! Register early as there is limited space in each workshop!
Who:
- ALL parents/guardians and caregivers of TDSB students are invited and welcome to attend.
What:
- Parents as Partners Conference 2018 is a FREE conference. Whether your child is just beginning on their educational journey in elementary school or closer to graduation and planning for the future, there are informative and empowering sessions for parents/guardians and caregivers of students of all ages and all stages of education.
Where:
- Beanfield Centre (formerly named Allstream Centre) 105 Princes' Blvd, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3.
- Busing is available and can be chosen when you register online. Pickup at each busing location will be at 8:00 a.m.
- View a map of the Beanfield Centre (formerly named Allstream Centre).
Why:
- The Parents as Partners Conference 2018 is planned by parents, for parents and we are so pleased to be able to offer a selection of sessions that cover a broad range of topics to provide parents with useful information and resources to help your child improve their achievement and well-being at school and at home.
Servery A La Carte Menu
Each weekly menu for the months of January and February can be found here:
Students in Grades 1-8 are invited to access the Servery.
School Cash Online
As noted in our first newsletter, we are moving to an online payment system for school related items such as field trips and agendas. You can register at: https://tdsb.schoolcashonline.com/. As we migrate to this system, we are working out glitches. Thank you for your patience and your help in letting us know if you are not able to access this site properly.
Please follow the instructions below for step by step instructions.