The TDSB is considering changes to the Special Education Programs that it delivers to all children with exceptionalities. Parents of children with exceptionalities can keep informed about this process by talking to their trustee.

The Ontario Association for Bright Children (ABC) has invited one of the TDSB Senior Superintendents for Special Education to a meeting on Nov. 27 at the Northern District Library near Yonge and Eglinton.

This is your chance to discuss the future of gifted education at the TDSB and to ask questions about the direction the TDSB plans to take for the next few years.

ABC Toronto Meeting on November 27
Northern District Library 40 Orchard View Blvd. Toronto
Room 224ABC
Time: 6:30 – 8:15 PM
No reservations are necessary, all welcome
 
Organized by Diana Avon, TDSB SEAC representative
and other ABC Toronto membersThe TDSB is considering changes to the Special Education Programs that it delivers to all children with exceptionalities. Parents of children with exceptionalities can keep informed about this process by talking to their trustee.

The Yard Committee sent this letter to the TDSB,  regarding the unacceptable state of our dirt field, and the status of the turf field.

Please feel free to contact the Yard Committee with comments and ideas.

 

Empowering Independence with Alyson Schäfer
Tuesday, November 18th at Annette Public School @ 7:00 pm.

Why is it so hard to get our children to be punctual, do their chores and manage their school work without our constant nagging and supervision? Which of your behaviours are hindering you from transferring responsibility to your children? Learn the correct strategies to employ and keep kids accountable.

RSVP to Karen Ingram

Helping Boys Learn with Dr. Edmond J. Dixon
DATE CORRECTION: *Tuesday, November 25th* at High Park Alternative School (265 Annette) @ 6:45 pm.

Are you tired of watching your son *game* his life away? Are you pulling out your hair trying to get him to do homework? Have you given up altogether? We have the solution for you!

Learn about the 6 Secrets and how to apply them.   Change your son’s learning and life!

RSVP to hpasexecparents@googlegroups.com

 

Please see the attached newsletter from the Parent Involvement Advisory Committee.  Highlights include high school information nights, early french immersion, homework help for grades 7 – 10 and the upcoming 8th annual Parent Involvement Makes a Difference Conference on Saturday, November 15th, 2014 at Earl Haig Secondary School.

Since 2010, Runnymede Public School Council has been taking a direct and simplified approach to fundraising, asking families to donate $50 per child each year rather than contribute to a variety of fundraisers throughout the year.

The response has been overwhelmingly positive and last year we raised over $35,000.

Our goal is to raise $35,000 again this year by October 24, 2014.

The easiest way to make your $50 per child annual donation is online.

A donation envelope is being sent home soon so you may also choose to make your $50 per child annual donation by writing a cheque and sending it back in the donation envelope.

Here are some of the ways your donation supports your child’s education at Runnymede:

• Your child’s teacher receives at least $300 per year to enrich their classrooms by purchasing supplies, materials, equipment and/or in-class programs.

• Your child receives enrichment programs such as Green Teacher, Arts Enrichment and Scientist in the School.

• Your child has the opportunity to use some of the latest technology through the purchase of tablets such as iPads; and SMART Boards.

• Your child has the opportunity to utilize the Hillside Garden, a well-maintained outdoor learning space.  Our gardens are the envy of the TDSB!

• Your child will benefit from the purchase of recess equipment, sports equipment for Phys-Ed programs and the subsidization of sport teams.

• Your child will receive continued enrichment from our excellent Drama, Band and Strings programs.

All funds raised will be used in the current academic year. Come out to the Parent Council meeting on October 29 at 7pm in the school library to participate in the discussion on the use of the funds raised.  We thank you in advance for your generous donation.

Sincerely,

Leslie Parmar-Robbins, Audrey Robinson & Karen Viswanathan
Co-Chairs, Spirit Committee