Ms. Griffin @nlpsFDK

Sharing in-class experiential learning by inquisitive, engaging, and delightful kindergarten students.

[Ms. Griffin @nlpsFDK @nlpsFDK]

Another magical Discover Kindergarten night, welcoming our future kindergarten students for the first time. ✔️ The children and families were able to explore a variety of activities and take a peek into one of our kindergarten classrooms.
#kindergarten #fdk #earlylearning

[York Region DSB @YRDSB]

Due to emergency weather conditions, all schools and board locations are closed to students today, February 16, 2021.
PARENTS Do NOT send your child to school today. More info: https://t.co/OCLlbe6a5p #OnStorm

[York Region DSB @YRDSB]

Please read this letter to families that provides updates on reopening schools, new screening guidelines and health and safety measures. https://t.co/1qZVjA3jcr

[Education Ontario @ONeducation]

This week is #BellLetsTalkDay.

Need someone to talk to? @KidsHelpPhone is there for you with 24/7 confidential support.

Counsellors can be reached by phone at 1-800-668-6868 or by texting CONNECT to 686868.

https://t.co/1IVz9UHClp

#BellLetsTalk

[Education Ontario @ONeducation]

Our Support for Learners program provides you with financial support to cover some of your extra learning costs during COVID-19.

Families can receive:
$200/child up to grade 12
$250/child or youth ages 0-21 with special needs

https://t.co/OS7UCd225D

[York Region DSB @YRDSB]

ELEMENTARY FAMILIES - Due to the extension of the provincial lockdown, we will be postponing the elementary school model change request opportunity.

We will share more information on next steps and new timelines when available. Thank you for your support and understanding.

[York Region DSB @YRDSB]

The ON MOE has announced an extension of #YRDSB school closures until February 10.

Students will continue virtual learning. This is in an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19. All #YRDSB schools will be closed during this time.

More: https://t.co/VsTjIAj1z9

[York Region DSB @YRDSB]

The ON MOE has announced an extension of elementary school closures until January 25. Students will continue virtual learning. This is in an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19. All #YRDSB schools will be closed during this time. More: https://t.co/VsTjIAj1z9

[York Region DSB @YRDSB]

REMINDER - #YRDSB elementary schools will move to virtual learning from Jan 4 - 8. This is in an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Learn more: https://t.co/8iRDjKJZni

[Ms. Griffin @nlpsFDK @nlpsFDK]

@Julie_Cordiner This teaches your granddaughter that if she can think it, she can plan it. If she can plan it, it can be created. An amazing & empowering lesson! 💗

[York Region DSB @YRDSB]

The ON MOE has announced that all elementary schools will move to virtual learning on Jan. 4 until Jan. 8 and reopen to students on Jan. 11. This is in an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19. All #YRDSB schools will be closed during this time. More: https://t.co/VsTjIAj1z9

[York Region DSB @YRDSB]

That's a wrap! From all of us at #YRDSB, wishing all our families, staff and community members a safe and wonderful winter break!

[York Region DSB @YRDSB]

School transportation services, including bus and taxi services, are operating and schools remain open today, December 1, 2020.

[Ms. Griffin @nlpsFDK @nlpsFDK]

Announcements will be posted no later than 6:00 a.m. Please check the following for updates:  *Student Transportation Services website: https://t.co/KNK3xhzVPN
* Student Transportation Hotline: [phone]
* @YRDSB Twitter account
* Board & school websites

[York Region DSB @YRDSB]

THREAD - ICYMI: #YRDSB has made the decision to close schools to students when an inclement weather day is declared and school transportation is cancelled. Please do not send your child to school when an inclement weather day is declared. https://t.co/nDdJUJJRin

[York Region DSB @YRDSB]

FAMILIES - Please read this message from @YRDSBDirector Sirisko, regarding changes made to our inclement weather day procedure as a result of the pandemic. https://t.co/dQ1P7Qo4Wb

[York Region DSB @YRDSB]

1/2 - Yesterday, the ON gov’t released a revised COVID-19 screening tool for children in schools and child care. @YorkRegionGovt PH is working to update their resources to reflect the new changes, including the decision tree that was shared with families earlier this week.

[Ms. Griffin @nlpsFDK @nlpsFDK]

Creating and pretending with small dramatic play kits. We have created a variety of individual playful choices that include characters, manipulatives and loose parts for open ended play. To extend this, children are encouraged to create additional props for use in their play.

[Ms. Griffin @nlpsFDK @nlpsFDK]

SENSORY EXPERIENCES: The pandemic does not mean we are removing opportunity for hands-on, sensory experiences. It means we are modifying them to create single use opportunities that will be sanitized and refreshed before the next user. #fdk #sensoryplay #handsonlearning

[Ms. Griffin @nlpsFDK @nlpsFDK]

we took inspiration from our September Read-Alouds to demonstrate how to draw Mo Willems' Pigeon character. It will be lovely to observe how their process evolves over the course of the year. #fdk #proceduralart #observationaldrawing

[Ms. Griffin @nlpsFDK @nlpsFDK]

We are keeping the play in FDK! Learning new ways to individualize activities and maintain student choice as we continue to grow our collection of rotating activity choices. #fdk #kindergarten #playbasedlearningreimagined