Friday, 23 May 2014

Parent Involvement Makes a Difference Conference - May 31

7th Annual Parent Involvement Makes a Difference Conference
Parents Advocating for Student Success

Saturday, May 31, 2014
Earl Haig Secondary School
100 Princess Avenue
 

8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Michael Reist - Keynote Speaker
Michael Reist is a nationally-recognized authority on the needs of children. He is the author of the Canadian bestseller Raising Boys In A New Kind Of World and The Dysfunctional School: Uncomfortable Truths and Awkward Insights on School, Learning and Teaching. 
Workshops
• Mental Health and Well-being
• Advocating for Your Child
• What About Math?
• Post-Secondary Education: How to Prepare For It (Secondary)
• Accessing the Education System to Support Your Child
• Human Rights
• Parent Concern Protocol
• School Council 101
• Building Skills in Reading and Writing (Elementary)

Thursday, 22 May 2014

Congratulations to Christine Munro - winner of the TDSB Excellence Award for Occasional Teacher

Christine Selby-Munro has made a tremendous impact on the Humber Valley community. In her role as an occasional teacher, Christine has immersed herself in the school community both inside and outside the classroom. She has been the driving force behind the school’s outstanding work and achievement within the EcoSchools framework, maintaining a platinum status over the past four years. Christine has willingly given her time to plan intramural programs, support and coach sports teams and plan a celebration of Earth Week. Christine is an effective educator who is engaging, compassionate and dedicated to supporting her school community. 

Trustee Glover's Technology Forum

Please join Trustee Chris Glover for his 3rd Annual:
TECHNOLOGY WARD FORUM
TUESDAY, MAY 27, 6:30-9:00 pm
Etobicoke Collegiate Library
86 Montgomery Road (Islington and Dundas)

RSVP by Monday, May 26 to Nancy.Trendoff@tdsb.on.ca
 
AGENDA
6:30 – 7:15
ROAM THE DEMONSTRATION STATIONS
See table below
7:15 – 7:25
WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
Chris Glover
7:25 – 7:30
INTRODUCTION TO ETOBICOKE COLLEGIATE
Caroline Rath, Principal
7:30 – 7:40
NEW TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM
Peter Singh
7:40 – 8:00
TDSB E-LEARNING, HOMEWORK HELP AND DIGITAL RESOURCES
Brian Hill and
Shelley Lowry
8:00 – 8:20
SCHOOL WEBSITES & SOCIAL MEDIA
Scott Ion
8:20 – 8:40
SMARTBOARD TECHNOLOGY &
EXCITING NEW TEACHER RESOURCES
Usha Kelleymaharaj
 
8:40 – 8:50
TRUSTEE UPDATE
Chris Glover
8:50 – 9:00
DISCUSSION/CLOSING
 


DEMONSTRATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
DEMONSTRATOR
TITLE
TOPIC
Peter Singh
TDSB Chief Technology Officer
New Technology in Classrooms
Brian Hill
Shelley Lowry
TDSB Teaching and Learning with Technology
e-Learning, Homework Help and Digital Resources
Scott Ion
TDSB Web Team
School Websites & Social Media
Usha Kelleymaharaj
TDSB Assistant Curriculum Leader, Richview Collegiate
SmartBoard Technology and
Exciting Teacher Resources
Tony Gross
MyVoiceAAC.com
Amazing Apps for People with Communication Disabilities
Andy Fenos
iDESIGN Solutions
Afinia 3D Printer & Vex Robotics Design System
Barbara Payne
Citizens for Safe Technology
Latest Reports on WiFi Safety
 
Lumosity.com
Online Brain Training Games


Chris Glover
TDSB Trustee
Etobicoke Centre
5050 Yonge Street 5th Floor
chris.glover@tdsb.on.ca
416-397-3106

Wednesday, 21 May 2014

Education Day Debate - May 28 @ Richview Collegiate

You are invited to attend an EDUCATION DAY DEBATE being held on Wednesday, May 28, 6:30-9:00 pm at Richview Collegiate Auditorium, 1738 Islington Avenue.

This is a unique opportunity to learn more about the issues affecting public education in Ontario and to understand the candidates’ positions on key issues. Hear from the invited Etobicoke Centre candidates: George Morrison (Green); Yvan Baker (Liberal); Chris Jones (NDP); and Pina Martino (PC).

Attendees will be given a chance to ask questions and three questions will be asked on behalf of the Ward Council which will be answered by all the candidates.

PLEASE SUBMIT A QUESTION VIA EMAIL to chris.glover@tdsb.on.ca by Friday, May 23. The questions selected will be asked by our Ward 2 representatives from SEAC, PIAC and FSLAC.

Thank you for your assistance and we look forward to seeing you at this important event.

Nancy Trendoff
Constituency Manager for Chris Glover

Chris Glover
TDSB Trustee
Etobicoke Centre
5050 Yonge Street 5th Floor
chris.glover@tdsb.on.ca
416-397-3106

Friday, 9 May 2014

Suggestions for Parent/Family Workshop

The School Council is applying for a Ministry of Education Parents Reaching Out (PRO) grant for a parent/family workshop next year. What type of parent/family workshop would you like to have at Humber Valley? 

Some PRO-funded workshops have focused on mental health (anxiety/stress), math, science, literacy, active living and bullying prevention. 

Please send your suggestion to Marlene Yip at marleneyip@gmail.com by May 12.

Friday, 2 May 2014

School Council Meeting on May 7

Everyone is welcome to attend the school council meeting on Wednesday, May 7 from 7:00 to 8:30 in the library.