We are delighted that the plaques regarding Sandwich history have been installed on the Historic Sandwich Town Arch at last. We were pleased to work on the three plaques that pertain to Black history specifically... but please head down to Sandwich (safely) and read them all!
Students, parents and caregivers! The @WorkforceWE Jobs of the Future Career Profiles will open your eyes to locally emerging and in-demand jobs! #informedchoices
#ERGOBKCLUB A2. “You better start speaking English with her.” We have made great gains in dispelling this myth, and now seeing the increased availability of dual language books.
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Laughter can be a defense that may be protecting mom from feeling pain from past experiences in home country/refugee camp. She may be escaping from reality with her obsessions and ultimately gambling.
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A1. Names in some cultures are unique to a family and chosen carefully based on culture, religion, etc. In a new country, immigrants can feel isolated and invisible, therefore their names no longer hold those positive attributes as back home.
Explore local Black History on the Amherstburg Freedom Museum website. Once a chief entry point into Canada for those escaping slavery, the museum now stands as a testament to the Underground Railroad and is a symbol of freedom. https://t.co/mJUg0HGI95
Tomorrow is Family Literacy Day - Jan 27
Lots of resources and ideas for families and educators shared here:
https://t.co/AY52lTn6rb
What other multilingual books are available for families?
The updated elem. report cards are available -https://t.co/tQe8Hv2s2S
Teachers check the ESL/ELD box to indicate the curriculum for that subject area has been modified, not that the student is an ELL. In most Ont. school boards this means the ELL is working towards STEP 1-3.