Courcelette PS

100 Fallingbrook Road

[Parthi Kandavel @ParthiKandavel]

🕌 October is #IslamicHeritageMonth, a time to celebrate the rich Muslim heritage in Canada.

Over the years, I've had the pleasure of connecting with members and leaders of our Muslim community here in Scarborough, and am proud to represent them at City Hall.

[Japan Foundation, Toronto @JFToronto]

Join us for a talk with authors Rie Muranaka and Eriko Ishikawa on Sep 18, 6:30 – 8 pm ET as they discuss how picture books spark discussion about visible and invisible barriers.
Place: In Person @ North York Central Library, Room 1
Secure your spot now: https://t.co/PLEfroiV0s

[Toronto District School Board @tdsb]

🌤️ Our Summer Well-Being Guide is available in over 20 languages! Discover free activities and accessible mental health and well-being support.

Find out more: https://t.co/DxAf888Bt6

[Courcelette PS @CourcelettePS]

Love our newly painted outdoor space!

[Child Mind Institute @childmindinst]

The American Academy of Pediatrics advises against any screen time for children under 18 months, and very cautious usage after that, with no more than an hour of “high-quality programming” for kids aged 2-5. But what about parents? Children are always learning from caregivers’ behaviors, so be the person you want them to be when it comes to screens.

In-person, physical and social interaction is important for children’s development.

When kids interact socially in person vs playing on an app, they learn to negotiate with playmates. They may explore how far they can boss a friend around before it spoils a good time, and respond to and observe body language in conversations, which can be different or even non-existent on a 2D screen.

There’s also the matter of body learning. When it comes to toddlers, gross motor skills come before fine motor skills. When children manipulate objects — whole body movement with 3D objects — there is more visual and tactile input to their brain so that they are interacting in a more holistic way. While they are learning the motions to swipe on a phone or match a picture on an app, they’re not developing that whole body understanding of where they are in space, how they’re interacting with materials.

Finally, young children may feel like they’re competing for their parent’s attention. Babies intently watch their parents and tune into their distraction. Dr. Steiner-Adair, clinical psychologist and author of The Big Disconnect, posits that multi-tasking parents are undermining “the deepest, most profoundly defining influence in a child’s formation of self,” that competing for attention with parental devices undermines that healthy development and a secure sense of self.

Remember, parents needn’t feel guilty about every moment of screen time their kids get, or every moment of screen time they get. There’s a lot of pressure on parents to fill every minute of their child’s day with engaging, educational activities, but quiet time is important. There’s developmental value in kids having to figure out their own entertainment once in a while, rather than having it all fed to them.

Video is by @SwoleDadNation

[TDSB Continuing Education Department @TDSB_ConEd]

🌍Just SOME of the languages offered this summer in the International Languages Elementary Program include:

- Cantonese
- Mandarin Traditional
- Spanish
- Ukrainian
- Bengali
- Punjabi
- Amharic

Open to elementary students in SK to Grade 8. More info➡️ https://t.co/EgwZbhlzUr

[Toronto District School Board @tdsb]

Don't miss out! Our monthly Board Meeting will be held today at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join virtually.

View the agenda: https://t.co/mCJ16aSPJo

[Courcelette PS @CourcelettePS]

Musical cooperation with our friends from @ADAMBECKJRPS @LizBHolder @TDSB_Music

[Courcelette PS @CourcelettePS]

Courcelette are sending three teams ready to win!!

[Skills Ontario @skillsontario]

The 2024 Skills Ontario Competition is where the #Future performs!

Visit the #Toronto Congress Centre on May 6th - May 7th from 9:00am - 3:00pm to see the top students compete in #SkilledTrade and #Technology contests.

Also check out the Career Exploration Showcase and see if a #Trades or #Tech career is right for you.

Did we mention it's #FREE to attend and no registration is required?

#SOC2024 #OCO2024 #WhereTheFuturePerforms

[Courcelette PS @CourcelettePS]

Gr 7 & 8s deep thinking with @canfirst robotics @AnnikaPint ready to take on world challenges!! @tdsb_GC @tdsb @LizBHolder

[Courcelette PS @CourcelettePS]

Off to Provincials!! Well done Ms Wilkins and teams! @tdsb @TDSB_GC @tdsb

[SustainableSTEM @sustainableSTEM]

@CourcelettePS had 3 Teams qualify for the @skillsontario Provincial meet! Exciting to see what these students can do! Green Energy & Technology challenge here we come!! @LizBHolder

[Courcelette PS @CourcelettePS]

Courcelette staff raising awareness one Purple Shirt at a time. @LizBHolder @tdsb #PurpleShirtDay #EpilepsyAwarenessDay @epilepsytoronto

[Courcelette PS @CourcelettePS]

Throughout the year we learn about the strengths and diversity of Canadians with African Heritage. The month of February we gave additional focus. Thank you OA Ms Bailey for your contributions to the display!!

[Courcelette PS @CourcelettePS]

Grade 3 & 7 Coding buddies strengthening our #transferableskills with Ms Trajanovski in the Learning Commons @TDSB_GC @LizBHolder @TDSB_STEM @sustainableSTEM

[Courcelette PS @CourcelettePS]

We paid respect to those who have given service to keeping peace today. Check out Ms Reynolds class and their inquiry around the importance of the poppy and meaning of “In Flanders Field” on the TDSB website https://t.co/rqHgGfowCV

[SustainableSTEM @sustainableSTEM]

Happy Halloween #purplepumpkinproject2023 #EpilepsyAwareness @EpilepsyFdn

[Courcelette PS @CourcelettePS]

Our amazing student fundraisers surpassed the teacher challenge of $3000 for @TerryFoxCanada raising $3100. Teachers lived up to their end of the “Pie in the Face” bargain!!!! @TDSB_MHWB @tdsb

[Courcelette PS @CourcelettePS]

Thank you to all of the wonderful volunteers who made our Fall Fest a success again this year!!! 🙏 @LizBHolder @tdsb

[Courcelette PS @CourcelettePS]

Can’t wait for Fall Fest tomorrow!!! Join us 11-3!!

[Courcelette PS @CourcelettePS]

We have a date!!!! Fall Fest 🍁 is back- October 14!!! Mark it on your calendars!! 🗓