World Kindness Day - November 13th each year
World Kindness Day is a global observance dedicated to promoting and celebrating acts of kindness. This day serves as a reminder of the positive impact that kindness can have on individuals, communities, and the world at large.
Remembrance Day - On November 11, we remember those who have sacrificed so much for the freedom and peace of all Canadians. We honour their courage, sacrifice and service to our great country and remember those who have been lost to us.
#Lestweforget#RemembranceDay
Treaties Recognition Week - Nov 5 to 11, 2023, is one of many steps on Ontario’s journey of healing and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. The week was launched to increase awareness & provide students & the public with an important opportunity to learn why treaties matter.
Only one month remaining to get your applications in for #Shad2024! Begin your application journey now and move one step closer to a transformative summer experience. 📷
Apply now: https://t.co/zWT0rPSV5A
Yesterday, 80 students at FFHS participated in a Hackathon event for Your Voice is Power, a program that teaches coding skills using music from Indigenous artists. Students were joined by Dakota Bear, YB Nakota, and Piisim.
#YourVoiceIsPower#ConnectedNorth#fairchancelearning
We need your input! As we plan for the 2023-2024 school year, what are the most important things our Board needs to think about in order to support all students? To gather your feedback, we're using a tool called ThoughtExchange.
Join the exchange: https://t.co/P4nzl38o50
Do you know an amazing teacher, education worker, school administrator, trustee, student or community member who deserves to be recognized for making a difference in their local school or community? Nominations for the 2023 OPSBA Awards are open! https://t.co/3uKY7lltsi #onted
https://t.co/Jbx3TL9Kmd: How Anishinaabemowin bridges gaps between organizations and Indigenous communities in northwestern Ontario [https://t.co/jO7IckgwOZ] #TBay#ThunderBay
2023-2024 School Year Calendar Survey – Open Until January 20, 2023
Every year, students, families, employees and community members can provide feedback on the upcoming school year calendar. Please follow this link to complete the survey - https://t.co/zzC7jLZSmU
November 20, 2022 - A tentative agreement has been reached between the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) and the province. This means there will be no strike tomorrow and all of our schools will be open for in-person learning for students.
Today, CUPE filed a five-day notice provincially for strike, meaning they may be on strike beginning Monday, Nov. 21, 2022. If a deal is not reached prior to Monday, we will close most of our schools and move students to online learning. More details: https://t.co/T6XrA3Z0CS
Today, CUPE announced they will be ending their withdrawal of service across the province on November 8, 2022. With these essential staff members back in our buildings, we will be able to reopen our schools to in person learning for students tomorrow (Nov. 8).
CUPE has provided notice that they will begin a full withdrawal of service across the province starting on Friday (Nov. 4).
Most RRDSB schools and programs will be closed to students on Friday, and will move to remote learning next week.
Learn more at: https://t.co/T6XrA3GRoK
We were notified today by the Ministry of Transportation of the Bridge Closure on Hwy 602.
Bus delays will be expected for the length of this closure.
More information from MTO will be forthcoming.
Updated: Other on #HWY602 Eastbound between BONE RD (W) - CROZIER TWP and OAKWOOD RD (N) - FORT FRANCES W LTS. Lane and EAST shoulder closed. #Incidents#ONHwys https://t.co/HahG0MaSJg
There are only 🔟 days left to nominate an exceptional volunteer, social enterprise, business, or not-for-profit organization for a #Canada’sVolunteerAward: https://t.co/6xbkO6IBwS
Do you know an amazing teacher, education worker, school administrator, trustee, student or community member who deserves to be recognized for making a difference in their local school or community? Nominations for the 2022 @OPSBA Awards are now open! https://t.co/Og5eb25AGx