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

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

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.

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.

Trustee Glover's April ward council meeting

Tuesday, April 29, 2014, 7-9 p.m.
Hilltop Middle School, 35 Trehorne Drive
FOCUS: New Math Curriculum; Building Better School Councils
http://www.chrisglover.ca/ward-council.html 

Upcoming Events

Here's a list of some upcoming events you might want to mark on your calendar:

• April 28 – HVV track & field day (primary and junior in the morning and middle school in the afternoon)
• May 1 – School play @ Silverthorn Collegiate
• May 7 – Council meeting @ 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome!
• May 21 (a.m.) – Grade 6 transition day
• May 22 – Volunteer tea – rescheduled to 9:30-10:30 a.m.
• May 26 – EQAO week
• May (TBA) – JK/SK orientation
• June 4 – Council meeting
• June 5 – Lunch on the lawn
• June 6 – PA Day/St. John's babysitting course in the library
• June 18 – Primary/Junior play day
• June 27 – Last day of school

And, save the date for our Fall Fun Fair – Friday, October 3rd from 3:30-7:00 p.m!