Administrator Update
Newsletter Updates
The Administrator Update, Heritage Months 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.
Special Choir Guest
Last week we were thrilled to welcome special guest artist Suba Sankaran to work with our choir. Suba is an expert in South Indian vocal music and the experience was enriching for all involved.
Well Done Ms. Malach!
Well Done Ms. Malach!
Swim Team
It’s not too late to join Northlea’s Swim Team! Ms. Roberts and Ms. Siurna are inviting additional participation on the swim team. Permission forms are available outside Room 105. Practices begin
January 22nd – see schedule below for practice dates. We ask that families who are able to do so, please share $25 to cover lifeguards and pool rental. We do not wish for finances to be a barrier to involvement so please stay involved with or without the fee.
The Swim Meet is usually late March or early April.
Home and School Meeting
Please join us on Tuesday, February 6th at 6:30 PM. In addition to regular Home and School business, the school will be sharing a multi-year overview of our specialized Early Years Literacy Project.
Please also see the Dates to Remember section for the Home and School Meetings in April, May and June.
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.
French Public Speaking Contest
Special shout out to Mme Gardner and the Grades 4-8 French team for their involvement in le concours d'art oratoire.
Please read Mme Gardner's full update for all of the relevant information. Mme Gardner has also shared a brief summary below:
As many of you are aware, each year at this time we begin to prepare our students to participate in le concours d’art oratoire. Le concours d’art oratoire is an annual public speaking event for students in Grades 4 – 12 studying French as a Second Language in Ontario schools. It is an opportunity for us to integrate public speaking into our regular classroom activities. It is estimated that each year, over 22 000 students across Ontario take part in le concours d’art oratoire
Safety At Drop-Off in the Morning
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 safe environment. Your help goes a long way.
Optional Attendance - Reminders
From the Board website
The website has been updated with optional attendance status for admission in 2018. Click here. Many schools that are limited have their available spaces filled in the spring. Please confirm if a limited school has space available by calling the school directly.
Please Note the Following:
- Priority of placement in the requested school will be based on a lottery if applications exceed the space available at the requested school.
- If admitted, a student is expected to continue at the requested school until graduation.
IMPORTANT DATES FOR SCHOOL ADMISSION BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 2018
ELEMENTARY Form
- Applications must be received by Friday, 16 February 2018.
- A lottery, if necessary, will be held to determine the successful applicants.
- Parents/guardians will be informed of acceptance or non-acceptance no later than March 9, 2018.
- Parents/guardians must inform the requested school of their acceptance of the offer by Friday, 23 March 2018.
SECONDARY Form
- Applications must be received by Friday, 2 February 2018.
- A lottery, if necessary, will be held to determine the successful applicants.
- Parents/guardians or students 18 years of age or older will be informed of acceptance or non-acceptance prior to Friday, 16 February 2018.
- Parents/guardians or students 18 years of age or older must confirm the offer of admission by completing a course selection sheet by Friday, 2 March 2018.
- No student will be admitted into a junior high level for grade 9 and at all secondary grade levels through optional attendance after Friday, 2 March 2018 unless the student does not have a timetable at another school.
Note: It is the parent/guardian’s responsibility to deliver the application to the school or schools of choice.
Junior Extended French Parent Information Evenings will be held at specific area secondary schools across the system, hosted by the French as a Second Language Department. For more information, click here. Application process opens: Monday, January 8, 2018; Deadline for applications: Thursday, February 8, 2018.
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.
Servery Lunch Club - Registration for February
Please see below for the menu and registration timelines for the February lunch club. The final date to register is February 1, 2018.
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 daycare school lot will not be available between 8:30 am - 9:00 am. We appreciate your understanding and support.
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.