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Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call 1-866-933-2023, available 24/7. Connect with a caring adult in your school or visit our website for more mental health & well-being supports for families. tvdsb.ca/en/students/me… #WSPD2024

September 9 is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day. It is an opportunity to raise awareness about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders in an effort to prevent future occurrences. Learn more here: canfasd.ca #FASDday

The second week of September is recognized as Mennonite Heritage Week throughout Canada. Mennonite Canadians have a unique history and have made many valuable contributions that have helped shape our country.

Educators often get questions about lunches and snacks. In our latest episode of Kurious in Kindergarten we speak with two registered dieticians about ways that educators can help children develop positive and healthy relationships with food. podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/belin…

REMINDER: Tomorrow (Sept 03) is an Elementary and Secondary PA Day!

Parents, there’s still time to pick up a book this long weekend that could help ease your child’s first-day-of-kindergarten jitters. Take a look at these recommended reads!

Earlier this week, we launched the Important Canadians Read Aloud Unit. The unit and the webinar recording are now in the Resource Library! Many thanks to @thismomloves, @nelliecaruso, @lcfettes, @LITLearningLDSB, Catherine Shawana & Johnny Langmuir! onlit.org/resource/impor…

So true! 🧡 🌐 teachergoals.com

As we prepare to head #BackToSchool, we hope you enjoyed a well-deserved break. To help educators #StartWell, we have 5 ready-to-use activities to promote connection & calm and to give you a chance to catch your breath. smho-smso.ca/blog/online-re… #OntEd

Haven't registered for the bus? It's not too late! Bus registration is available at mybigyellowbus.ca/2024-25-bus-re… If you have registered, your 2024-2025 bus information is available now in the STS Parent Portal. @tvdsb @ldcsb

BOOKMARK this free library of topic-specific #math videos for kids in grades 1-12, Algebra, and Geometry. Free practice worksheets, videos, tutorials, and even more are included! sbee.link/ym7ejfa8vg via @mashupmath #mathchat #stem #backtoschool

Looking to build healthy relationships, get to know your students, and foster positive Math culture in your classroom?? Check out our new STEMpoint page to support you! *Disclaimer: PLEASE enjoy every drop of your summer. This is here when you need it. bit.ly/STEMpoint_firs…

🚌STS Parent Portal is Now Open! To view your 2024-2025 Bus Information login at ow.ly/gWaU50T3az4 Haven't registered for the bus? It's not too late, bus registration is available at ow.ly/8ASa50T3az6 @tvdsb @ldcsb

🎈Tomorrow's the day! 🥳We are so excited to share our new set of embedded picture mnemonics. 🗓️Join us at 10 a.m. Eastern! onlit.org/event/embedded…

Kindergarten Families: First Time Rider Day is an opportunity for your First Time Rider to learn about bus safety and experience their first bus ride! @ 5 locations on August 15th, 2024 from 5-7pm Info & to reserve your spot visit: mybigyellowbus.ca/first-time-rid…

Kindergarten Families: First Time Rider Day is an opportunity for your First Time Rider to learn about bus safety and experience their first bus ride! @ 5 locations on August 15th, 2024 from 5-7pm Info & to reserve your spot visit: mybigyellowbus.ca/first-time-rid…

Today is Emancipation Day, a day marking the end of slavery for 800,000 people across the British Empire. Let's take this opportunity to learn about the history of slavery and fight the impacts of its legacy still felt today.