Mrs. Vandonk (she/her)

Gr. 3 Teacher ✨learning, teaching, and collaborating ✨striving to create an inclusive and equitable space for all

[WRDSBDirector @WRDSBdirector]

"Making sure that all kids can be successful is not a woke agenda. It's us, as a public school district, caring about all kids." @wrdsb
#onted

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[Waterloo Region DSB @wrdsb]

When you realize #WRDSBFirstDay is 1 sleep away. 🙌🏼 We have missed you, #WRDSBfam.

[Dave Whiteside @dave__whiteside]

Every September, I really find myself missing the @_HEROgeneration and working in student well-being. It was such bucket-filling work and it feels more important than ever right now.

But here's a great list of 66 positive things to say to your child going into a new school year.

[Crestview @crewrdsb]

Welcome back Cougars! We will see you tomorrow. School starts at 8:45am but we will have information stations on the tarmac at 8:30am to help direct you to your child’s teacher. We are excited to see our returning and new students! #onemoresleep #greatyearahead @wrdsb

[Mrs. Vandonk (she/her) @learnwithmemrsv]

https://t.co/JUqqgZ9NKE Can’t wait to welcome grade 2/3 students tomorrow! Looking forward to co-creating this space and building our classroom community. So excited to be continuing at @crewrdsb for the 2022/2023 school year! Wishing everyone a great first day tomorrow 🤗📚✏️

[Waterloo Region DSB @wrdsb]

May all who celebrate continue to grow wiser every day! May this Eid bring happiness to you and your family. Eid al-Adha Mubarak!

[Mrs. Vandonk (she/her) @learnwithmemrsv]

Students have been sharing what makes them unique and how they each have something special to bring to our classroom! We have been completing activities about our names and sharing how we can make our classmates feel welcome. 🤗

[Mrs. Vandonk (she/her) @learnwithmemrsv]

My favourite read aloud to start off the year! 😊It has been a busy and exciting first two weeks together! We have been learning about each other and sharing as part of our classroom community. 📋

[Mrs. Vandonk (she/her) @learnwithmemrsv]

@saulnier_ms Thank you!! ☺️

[Mrs. Vandonk (she/her) @learnwithmemrsv]

New school year, new grade, new last name… same old me! 💁‍♀️

A few weeks ago I went from Miss. Walter -> Mrs. Vandonk! 👰‍♀️

It’s been a busy summer full of summer school teaching, planning (both school and wedding) and recharging! ✔️✔️✔️

[Mrs. Vandonk (she/her) @learnwithmemrsv]

@manpslibrary Thank you! Hope the start of the school year is going well!! ☺️

[Mrs. Vandonk (she/her) @learnwithmemrsv]

Last day of synchronous learning calls for an outdoor dance party and sharing around the “campfire” with the kindies!After a year full of ups and downs it feels like a very bittersweet ending. It has taken a lot of resilience but we made it through! 💪😊 @cncwrdsb

[ONTSpecialNeeds @ONTSpecialNeeds]

We all stand with you against reckless hate.

[Action for Happiness @actionhappiness]

If you’re feeling anxious, take slow deep breaths, find a quiet space and write down what you’re feeling

Image: @hellohappee

[Gurdeep Pandher of the Yukon @GurdeepPandher]

Thinking of London (Ontario) — Joy, hope and positivity also require humans learn to admire and appreciate other humans including those who look different.

[Waterloo Region DSB @wrdsb]

We are deeply saddened by the tragic hate-motivated attack that took place in London, ON this weekend. We stand together in grieving this tragedy with the Muslim community and send our condolences to all those who are impacted. #Islamophobia and hate have no place in our society.

[unlearn. @unlearn_com]

Here is a brilliant recap from @oncanadaproject of the recent discovery at the former residential school and how we can educate ourselves moving forward. #onted #residentialschools #ResidentialSchool #unlearn

[Gurdeep Pandher of the Yukon @GurdeepPandher]

With pristine Takhini river waters and snow-covered mountain-tops, today's dance is healing medicine and prayer for those children in Kamloops and other places who never came home and for those people who remember them today.
YouTube: https://t.co/8BNeCFaZRi

[Waterloo Region DSB @wrdsb]

Starting tomorrow, #WRDSB flags will be lowered to half-mast at our schools and offices to honour the 215 Indigenous children whose remains were found at Kamloops Residential School. As an educational institution, this recent finding is most appalling. https://t.co/CitUjkrX0x