REMINDER: Tuesday afternoons until Aug 17 @DDSBHealthyMind is offering drop-in virtual sessions for Black secondary students to discuss self-care, well-being, identities and more with Black Social Work & Psychology staff. Register at https://t.co/Z5YD8HqzJe #DDSBWellBeing
🚨 DDSB Families! 🚨
Confirm your preference between:
✔️ In-Person learning
OR
✔️Virtual learning
From August 5 - 11 through the Parent Portal.
More information about the 2021-22 school year & FAQs: https://t.co/ru8CkTVytt
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We're saddened to hear about the recent uncovering of more than 160 unmarked graves at the former site of the Kuper Island Residential School in BC. These tragedies weigh heavy on the hearts of all Canadians & we continue to stand with Indigenous Peoples in this time of mourning.
Parents/Caregivers: Join Charmaine Lane, BA, MSc, RP to examine the impact of racism and oppression on children/youth mental health and the invisibility of such impact. Register for the Aug 19 session: https://t.co/7EUUr87GlH OR the Sept 23 session: https://t.co/WL4SbsMxZr.
The upcoming 2021-22 school year calendars for elementary and secondary schools have been approved by the Ministry of Education. You can view the 2021-22 school year calendars on the DDSB website: https://t.co/Ag1rIMUXPY
Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family, friends and everyone impacted by the hate-based attack in London, Ontario on Sunday. Islamophobia has no place in our communities. We must stand together to ensure safe spaces for all Muslim community members https://t.co/eAf4DiUTIw
Attention students and parents/guardians: we have sent a message to you regarding an update on graduation ceremonies. Read the full update here: https://t.co/I4iq1PYffa
Follow these steps to ensure that you always receive important notifications from your child’s school through SchoolMessenger. Download the SchoolMessenger App from the Google Play or Apple App Store today! https://t.co/niwWV89oKG
Alberta had 25 residential schools. The most in Canada. How many children never came home and are still buried in unmarked graves?
We need all residential school sites to be examined and the truth to be uncovered.
We should be the leaders in truth and reconciliation. #ableg
The Government of Ontario has announced that students will be learning remotely from home following the April break until further notice.
More information will be shared with families and staff later today.
A great resource created by @Parents4Divers1 in educating students, parents and teachers alike on the importance of Black Heritage Month! Check out the full interactive chart at https://t.co/q27RY0eImU
#BlackHistoryMonth
Happy Friday! The February Action for Happiness calendar is out! Follow each day for some great ideas for a Friendly February! @actionhappiness#friendlyFebruary#MakeEachDayCount
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