Downtown Alternative School TDSB

On this gloomy rainy day, it brightened my afternoon seeing the colorful artwork lining the hallways at DAS! This art was inspired by one of my favourite artists, Georgia O'Keefe. Students of all ages created their own masterpieces! Loved it! #grateful @SchoolTdsb @Jameazuberi

We are celebrating African Heritage month at both our schools. Today at DAS, the kindergarten classes were introduced to various instruments. BIG THANKS to our teachers for creative lessons which engage our students! @Jameazuberi

We recognize and celebrate Lunar New Year in different ways in both our schools. So grateful to have a grandma come share her family traditions with our grade 2/3 class at DAS today @RM7DAS ! Happy to hear special student announcements at Market Lane too! @marketlaneps1 Go team!

Happy Lunar New Year! Wishing all those celebrating a healthy and prosperous #YearoftheRabbit.

❄️ Did you know the #TDSB Winter Well-Being Guide has been translated into 20 languages? You can find fun and free activities, and accessible #mentalhealth and well-being support. Learn more: bit.ly/3uJCewR

It was a fantastic day at Market Lane and DAS! We had our door decorating contest & grade 7/8 fundraising dance at Market Lane, and a full school family sing-along at DAS! Thank you to our amazing staff & students for organizing great activities! Happy Holidays to all! #grateful

Spent time with work family tonight! #Kwanzaa with @marketlaneps1 @SchoolTdsb #BSA Black Students Alliance @tdsb @kenteclaus

It was a fun day at DAS! BIG THANKS to mom Meredith for sharing Hanukkah traditions with our students & staff. Grateful to parents who joined our kindergarteners on their walk to the local firehall to deliver food donations! Appreciative to all who contributed to our food drive!

Important Labour Update: CUPE and the Government of Ontario have reached a tentative agreement and have averted a strike. As a result, all TDSB schools will be open as normal tomorrow, Monday, November 21. Read more: bit.ly/3gmImI0

Today, we recognize Transgender Day of Remembrance as we honour trans and gender-diverse people who have been killed in acts of transphobic violence. In their memory, we work to end transphobia and cissexism in the TDSB. #TDOR #TransDayofRemembrance

Thank you Ena for visiting @marketlaneps1 #DAS #BlackStudentsAlliance today for students to #RemembranceDay @tdsb #no.2constructionbattalion

Very grateful to TDSB's CYCs who are working with our students & staff for 6 weeks at Market Lane and DAS! Great engagement today and creative, fun activities involving role-play and building connections! Great discussion around identity & respecting personal space! Thanks all!

Today, Tues. Nov. 8th, we marked National Indigenous Veterans' Day at Market Lane and DAS, to honour the important contributions of Indigenous Peoples in service to Canada. We remember those who lost their lives, and their families- those whose lives were forever changed...

All TDSB schools will re-open to in-person student learning on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, following an announcement by CUPE that their members will be returning to work tomorrow. Read more: bit.ly/3taBsbK

Starting Friday, November 4, and for the duration of CUPE's strike action, all TDSB schools will be closed for in-person learning for all students. Read our latest labour update here: bit.ly/3Um8d13

So wonderful to see many of our families from Market Lane and DAS out tonight at the Pumpkin Parade! Berczy Park is glowing...Grateful to St. Lawrence BIA for donating pumpkins to our families & staff to carve. Thanks to our students for their creativity! @OldTownToronto

#Halloween at Market Lane & DAS was lots of fun this year! We enjoyed the kindergarten parades & the pumpkin carving! It was fun seeing the creative costumes. Big thanks to St. Lawrence Market BIA for donating pumpkins to families & staff! Wishing you a safe & Happy Halloween!

Love walking through the halls at Market Lane and DAS to chat with staff & students and see the awesome student artwork! At DAS the Picasso-inspired student creations & the Municipal election-inspired student voting board caught my attention today! Student voice! Vote on Monday!

Happy ECE Appreciation Day! We are incredibly fortunate to work in partnership with such wonderful support staff in our kindergarten classes, our EDP, & at Brant Street Daycare! BIG THANKS to ALL of you for the hard work you do! Market Lane and DAS staff & families are grateful!

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay. Your mental health deserves to be a priority and we are committed to supporting your well-being. Learn more: bit.ly/30eDjkz