September 27, 2024

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Upcoming Dates - mark your calendars

Oct 10 - Meet the Teacher Night 6:30pm

Oct 14 - Thanksgiving - School Closed

Oct 21 - PA Day - no school

Nov 15 - PA Day - no school

Dec 23-Jan 3 - Winter Break

* View our website home page for calendar updates!  (www.yrdsb.ca/schools/parkview.ps)

Do you need a computer?

YRDSB and Renewed Computer technology have partnered together to allow families to purchase refurbished computers at a reduced cost. Applicants must meet certain criteria. Please see this flyer for more information.

Hot Lunch Program

Thank you for participating in our trial for hot lunches. Starting Oct 7 we will run hot lunches until Dec 20.  Ordering will begin Oct 1 and run to Oct 4.  Lunches will be as follows:

Monday - Gino’s Pizza
Tuesday - Pasta from Boston Pizza
Wednesday - Jake’s on Main
Thursday - Kome
Friday - Pig & Chick

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day

Every year on September 30, Canadians observe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. It is a day to educate and promote awareness of residential schools and their lasting legacies of trauma, suffering and genocide of Indigenous Peoples. These institutions were designed to assimilate Indigenous children and to eradicate Indigenous cultural practices. The topic of residential schools first appears in the newly revised Social Studies curriculum in Grade 1. Given the observance of Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, many Educators K-12 will take on this topic as part of their instructional program.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, observed on September 30th in Canada, is a solemn occasion dedicated to acknowledging the historical and ongoing injustices faced by First Nations, Métis and Inuit. It serves as a vital step towards reconciliation and understanding, providing an opportunity to learn about the painful legacy of residential schools and the enduring trauma experienced by Indigenous communities. On this day, schools across the country also recognize Orange Shirt Day, which specifically remembers the story of Phyllis Webstad, a survivor of the residential school system, who had her new orange shirt taken away on her first day at school. These events in schools take on a solemn tone as students and educators engage in activities and discussions that foster empathy, respect, and awareness of the hardships endured by First Nations, Métis and Inuit, promoting a more inclusive and equitable society for future generations. We encourage YRDSB staff and students to wear an orange shirt on Monday, September 30, 2024, to recognize the resiliency, bravery and survival of Residential School Survivors and those who did not come home.

Safety Drills

Please note that we will be holding safety drills the week of Sept 30-Oct 4. We will be holding Fire Drills, Lockdown, Hold & Secure drills, and Bomb Threat.  Please do not be alarmed if you hear alerts outside the building this week.

Preparing for Respiratory Illnesses in the Fall

Students/attendees, staff and visitors should complete and follow the instructions in the provincial COVID-19 self-assessment tool if they have any symptoms of illness or tested positive for COVID-19.

Ontarians are encouraged to get their flu and COVID-19 shots as soon as they are available to them. To learn more about the flu shots, visit: The flu | ontario.ca. To learn more about COVID-19 vaccines, visit COVID‑19 vaccines | ontario.ca.  

Children must stay home if they are not feeling well!

Health Care Plans for Students

If your child has any health care concerns such as (but not limited to)

• Asthma

• Epilepsy

• Anaphylaxis

• Diabetes

you must inform the office so that we can alert staff to any possible concerns and supports necessary.  Children who have anaphylaxis must have at least one epipen on them at all times if needed (and a 2nd in the office). Students with Asthma must carry their puffer at all times. Anything needed for your child’s health should be at the school.  Note: Medications should never be stored in a child’s backpack or self-administered unless permitted by the Principal and must be stored properly and follow board procedures.  Please reach out to the school office for more information as needed.

Grade 8 Information Open House at Secondary Schools

Students in Grade 8 who may be interested in specialized programs in high school are invited to open house information nights in various YRDSB high schools.  This includes programs such as Sports, Arts, IB, AP.  For more information and dates of open houses, please visit the board website at https://www2.yrdsb.ca/schools-programs/secondary-school/experience-secondary-school/transition-secondary-school/grade-8