C. A. Vandenbrink

Teacher in Peel. Encouaging parent involvement. ALL students are capable, competent and can learn with the right tools. Life long learner.

[Peel District School Board @PeelSchools]

Don't miss the Annual Black Excellence Evening on Feb 6th, 6pm - 8:30pm.

Featuring a community fair, presentations from colleges/universities, food and more!

Register now: https://t.co/mZkqXcM4xB

[C. A. Vandenbrink @Mrsvfdk]

#Bookstokids #ReadsfortheFuture
So excited to be a recipient of a large gift certificate to get Culturally responsive books into the classrooms @levicreekps Thank you to the sponsors.

[ETFO Peel @ETFOPeel]

May 7 at 4:30pm - join us in learning about the #PETL Tentative Local Agreement!
Come with questions that you may have!
PETL members can register to receive the link for the virtual meeting: https://t.co/5rgVrXDeNG

[ETFO Peel @ETFOPeel]

Let's paint the town RED!!! Don't forget to support your #PETL bargaining team on April 11th! #CollectiveBargaining #ETFO #LetsGetItDone #RedForEd

[Peel District School Board @PeelSchools]

At Peel District School Board, kindergarten is a place to play, wonder and learn. Kindergarten registration for 2024-25 school year is now open. Visit https://t.co/0e8oXhnpJN for more info and to register your child.

[early play @earlyplay]

In early childhood art should be about the process of creating and experimenting and not the end product.

[Elementary Educators @ETFOeducators]

IMPORTANT MEMBER UPDATE:
ETFO Central Strike Votes begin next Monday, Sept. 18. As vote dates/times and locations are confirmed, information will be posted on our dedicated collective bargaining site at https://t.co/4q0VRJ2ABf #onted #onpoli

[early play @earlyplay]

We must teach our children
To smell the earth,
To taste the rain,
To touch the wind,
To see things grow,
To hear the sun rise
And night fall,
To care.
~ John Cleal

[Teachers Unite @Teachers__Unite]

TVDSB teachers deserve the kinda raises that Associate Director Jeff Pratt has received over the past three years. Jeff's pay has increased from $199,000 to $284,000 which is a whopping 43%! #onted #osstf #etfo

[Preston Heights Community Group @PHCGNews]

We are very excited to announce that our Community Cuts program is back! Youth from ages 5-18 will be able to receive a free haircut from a local salon or barbershop! Registration opens on July 24th. @SNAssociation @GreenwayCCC

[Erikson Early Math @eriksonmath]

"When children COUNT, they don’t automatically think about how one number is related to another. Their goal is only to match number words with objects until they reach the end of the count."

Developing Early Number Sense: https://t.co/6pB9KaZE75

[C. A. Vandenbrink @Mrsvfdk]

#STEM challenge day fun! @levicreekps We have planned, gathered materials, designed and passed the first test. #boatsthatfloat #tinfoilboats
#kinderinquiry
Next how many cubes will they hold

[Elementary Educators @ETFOeducators]

Ontario's Bill 98 sets a dangerous precedent and could all but eliminate the ability of #onted boards to respond to the needs of the communities they serve.
ETFO says, "The potential abuse of this power alone should concern everyone." Read this👉🏽https://t.co/PdrDuAY8FI #onpoli

[Elementary Educators @ETFOeducators]

Earlier today, the Minister of Education tabled legislation to do a so-called ‘refocus’ of the #onted system and improve outcomes for students.

READ ETFO's STATEMENT on this new announcement https://t.co/SzUjc2IhYa #onpoli

[Elementary Educators @ETFOeducators]

The Ford government's decision to overhaul the language curriculum without consulting #onted stakeholders shows how little they understand the public education system and value educators.

Making critical curricular decisions without input from educators who are in classrooms delivering the curriculum is irresponsible.

Also, with 157 recommendations in the Right to Read Report, why is the Ford government solely focused on one--a reading screening tool? Because they believe standardized tests are the answer.

Educators know what students really need is adequate investment in resources to support students in classrooms.

[Peel District School Board @PeelSchools]

International Day of Pink represents authenticity, allyship, and courage. Today we wear pink, as it presents an opportunity to discuss and show allyship by standing in solidarity with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in its continued fight for equity and acceptance.

[Kimiko Shibata 🦋 @ESL_fairy]

Just a reminder that the government providing funding for one educational assistant to run between 6 students with safety needs is not actually “meeting the needs of vulnerable learners”.

At best it’s “putting out fires.”

Kids deserve access to consistent, proactive support.

[Peel District School Board @PeelSchools]

Happy Easter to all those who are celebrating in our communities.

[Peel District School Board @PeelSchools]

Ramadan Mubarak to all those who will soon begin to observe this month of Fasting in our communities.

[C. A. Vandenbrink @Mrsvfdk]

Having fun in our #outdoorclassroom @levicreekps observing our visitors