Administrator Update
Newsletter Updates
The Administrator Update has 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.
Upcoming Long Weekend
There is school on Thursday, March 29th, 2018.
There is no school on Friday, March 30th and Monday, April 2nd, 2018.
School will resume on Tuesday, April 3rd, 2018.
Concours d'art oratoire
We were delighted to send numerous student representatives to this TDSB-wide French public speaking contest. Congratulations to all involved. Northlea is proud to have two students - Lexy Rivard and Arnav Shah - move forward to the provincial level competition. Thank you to Mme Gardner for leading the organization of this program in partnership with our French team. Bravo!
Super You Day
We are proud to update you about SUPER YOU DAY @ NORTHLEA. SYD is the brainchild of several students who want to encourage everyone to share their individuality and have confidence in themselves. You can read more about this fantastic group here:
https://megamonto1.wixsite.com/alwaysbeyou/about
Please mark your calendars for Tuesday, March 27th - Northlea's SUPER YOU DAY.
Students are encouraged to dress up in a way that represents their personal interests or as their chosen role models. The SUPER YOU team has also shared activity ideas with classroom teachers and the team may even visit some classes. We can't wait to host SYD on Tuesday, March 27th, 2018. This is one more way to shine a light on each student's unique interests and personalities. Big shout out to Charlotte, Rylan, Paige, Sienna and Erica. Looking forward to a great SYD together!
Athletics Standings from Fall and Winter Seasons
Congratulations and thank you to our players, coaches and parent volunteers. Everyone represented our school well and participated with enthusiasm and effort.
We have a great SPRING sports season coming up along with opportunities like Northlea's Kilometres Club.
Cross Country
Grade 4 Girls - 2nd place
Grade 4 Boys - 3rd Place
Grade 5 Girls - 1st Place
Grade 5 Boys - 2nd Place
Grade 6 Boys - 10th Place
Grade 7 Girls - 9th Place
Grade 7 Boys - 1st Place
Grade 8 Girls - 3rd Place
Grade 8 Boys - 3rd Place
EARLY FALL Sports Season
Gr.5/6 Boys Soccer - finished second in our pool
Gr.5/6 Girls Soccer - North Conference semi-finalist
Gr.5 Co-Ed Rugby - North Conference Champion
Gr.6 Co-Ed Rugby - North Conference Champion
Gr.7/8 Co-Ed Rugby - North Conference Champion
LATE FALL Sport Season:
Gr.5/6 Girls Basketball - finished 3rd in our pool
Gr.5/6 Boys Volleyball - finished 2nd in our pool
Gr.7/8 Girls Basketball - Conference Finalist
Gr.7/8 Boys Volleyball - Conference semi-finalist
WINTER Sports Season:
Gr.5/6 Boys Basketball - finished 2nd in our pool
Gr.5/6 Girls Volleyball - finished 2nd in our pool
Gr.7/8 Boys Basketball - finished 3rd in our pool
Gr.7/8 Girls Volleyball - Conference quarter-finalist
Gr.5/6 Co-Ed hockey - Conference Finalist
Gr.7/8 Co-Ed hockey - finished 3rd in our pool
TDSB French Review
Below please find some important information from the TDSB site regarding the upcoming TDSB French Review:
With over 90,000 students in Core French and another 28,000 students in French Immersion/Extended French programs come system successes and challenges. We are proud of the Board’s successes in retention rate, inclusion of students with special education needs as well as accessibility and transportation. At the same time, challenges include multiple entry points, equity of access, and transportation.
As part of the Director’s Response to the Enhanced Equity Task Force Report, a review of all French Programs will begin in Spring 2018. In collaboration with the TDSB Research Department, this review will focus on the current status of all French Programs, including the structure, content of the teaching and learning, and policies and procedures related to French. We look forward to receiving feedback about the successes and challenges of the various French Programs through face-to-face consultation with parents/guardians, Trustees, staff, students and community members and an online survey (available soon!).
View last year's report here: Annual Report: Enrolment, Successes, Challenges of French Programs .
You are invited to join any of the consultation meetings available throughout May 2018. All meetings will be led by TDSB staff and held in the school cafeteria from 7 to 9 p.m.
When and Where?
Tuesday, May 1 - Danforth CTI (800 Greenwood Avenue)
Thursday, May 3 - Etobicoke CI (86 Montgomery Road)
Tuesday, May 15 - Birchmount Park CI (3663 Danforth Avenue W)
Thursday, May 17 - Northview Heights SS (550 Finch Avenue W)
Thursday, May 24 - Advisory Committees Consultation (5050 Yonge Street - Committee Room A)
Wednesday, May 30 - John Polanyi CI (640 Lawrence Avenue W)
SCREENAGERS Screening
Please join us for a screening of Screenagers with a follow-up discussion about how best to support youth as they navigate an online world. Thank you to Home and School for arranging for this screening at Northlea.
When: Thursday, May 31st - Evening - Time TBD
Synopsis from the SCREENAGERS Website:
Through poignant, and unexpectedly funny stories, along with surprising insights from authors, psychologists, and brain scientists, SCREENAGERS reveals how tech time impacts kids’ development and offers solutions https://www.screenagersmovie.com/ how adults can empower kids to best navigate the digital world and find balance.
Home and School Council Meetings
Please join us for the following events:
Tuesday, April 3, 2018 @ 6:30 PM - Consultation regarding the school model for the 2018-2019 school year. We will look at classroom organizations based on our projected enrollment for the upcoming year.
Thursday, April 19th @ 6:30 PM -Home and School Meeting with guest speaker - George Kurtis, Coordinator of Health and Physical Education in the TDSB, will share a presentation about concussions and athletics at TDSB.
Tuesday, May 29th @ 6:30 PM - (** Please note this revised date) Home and School Meeting Funding Allocation Meeting.
Afterschool Leisure Program for Students with Autism
This program is available to students in grades 6, 7 and 8 who have been diagnosed with Autism.
Please submit completed applications to Ms. Wadden.
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.
Blood Donor Clinic, Wed. Apr. 4, 2018 from 2-7pm
From Lisa Duval:
On Wednesday, April 4, from 2-7 p.m. Leaside will celebrate 10 years of giving. The need for blood never ends. Please join us in the North Gym at Northlea Elementary and Middle School.
Make an appointment today 1-8882-DONATE (1-888-236-6283 1-888-236-6283 FREE) or http://www.blood.ca/ (walk-ins welcome, refreshments provided)
Active Transportation and Student Safety
We are encouraging students to use travel modes that are active, safe, and sustainable. The following pedestrian safety resources provide students, educators, parent/guardians, and the community with information that will contribute to the well-being and safety of our students can be found on our TDSB website by clicking here.
- Pedestrian Safety - Walk Safe PSA
- Tips for Parents and Frequently Asked Questions
- Making the Case for Active School Travel
- Canadian School Travel Planning Guide
- Vision Zero: Toronto's Road Safety Plan
- TDSB School Traffic Management Program
- Public Health supports to promote Active Transportation
At Northlea we are working hard to address walkability in our local community. We will sporadically be hosting safety celebrations. These events will encourage you to use our Kiss N' Ride service, park legally and walk to school.
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.
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.
Coffee with Trustee Gerri Gershon
Community Coffees -
March 29th - 9:15 ** This is the new date.
May ?- To be determined
Friday, June 8 - 9:15 am
Ward Forum: Tuesday, May 22 - 7 pm - Location TBD
A NOTE FROM TRUSTEE GERSHON:
Hi Everyone,
At the March 29th meeting we will be conducting elections for Ward 13 reps to 2 TDSB Advisory Committees at this meeting. Please see details about the procedure below.
Both the Parent Involvement Advisory Committee (PIAC) and the French as a Second Language Advisory Committee (FSLAC) welcome observers to all their meetings, however we will be choosing the voting members of those committees.
Here is a link to the process for elections developed by PIAC.
As part of the election package, I am also enclosing information about the Roles and Responsibilities of a PIAC Ward Rep and Alternate and the Role of PIAC at the TDSB.
Process for Elections
Candidates can declare intention to run up until the beginning of the meeting on March 8 or during the meeting if the majority of parents present agree on the candidacy. Candidates will be given three minutes to speak to why he/she would like the position. If the Candidate is not present he/she must declare interest in the position electronically or in writing in advance of the meeting. A short written or digital presentation describing why the candidate is seeking the position will be distributed to those present, if sent in advance. All voters must be present at the meeting. Proxy voting is not permitted.
The positions will be voted for in the following order:
- Parent Involvement Advisory Committee Representative- all parents are eligible
- Parent Involvement Advisory Committee Alternate - all parents are eligible
- French as a Second Language Advisory Committee Representative - all parents eligible (Core French or French Immersion)
- French as a Second Language Advisory Committee Alternate - all parents eligible (Core French or French Immersion)
Looking forward to seeing you on March 29th!
