| Spartan Start 2017 Registration Form | http://sta.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/53 | Spartan Start 2017 Registration Form | <p><a href="/PublishingImages/Lists/LocalNews/AllItems/Spartan%20Start%202017%20Brochure.pub"><img class="ms-asset-icon ms-rtePosition-4" src="/_layouts/15/images/icpub.png" alt="" />Spartan Start 2017 Brochure.pub</a></p> | | | |
| SCDSB partners with Dell and Staples to provide affordable technology options | http://sta.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/board-news/74 | SCDSB partners with Dell and Staples to provide affordable technology options | <p>The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) is excited to announce two partnerships for the 2017-18 school year. The SCDSB has worked with Dell Canada and Staples to provide affordable options for families considering a technology purchase. Both programs are approved by the SCDSB.<br><br>Information about both programs, including product details and how to order, is available below. If you have questions about the programs, please contact either a Dell Education Advisor or your nearest Staples store, as appropriate.<br><br><a href="http://scdsb.on.ca/About%20Us/News%20Documents/SimcoeCountyDSB-Dell%20BYOD_June2017.pdf">Dell Canada BYOD program letter</a><br><a href="http://scdsb.on.ca/About%20Us/News%20Documents/SchoolToolsBYOD_SimcoeLetter_EN.pdf">Staples BYOD program letter</a><br> <br></p> | | | |
| Ministry of Education seeks online engagement regarding implementation of First Nations, Métis and Inuit Education Policy Framework | http://sta.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/board-news/72 | Ministry of Education seeks online engagement regarding implementation of First Nations, Métis and Inuit Education Policy Framework | <div>The Ontario Ministry of Education is working with researchers to gather feedback and input to inform the development of the Third Progress Report on the implementation of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Education Policy Framework. <br><br>Students, parents/guardians and families, teaching and nonteaching staff, Indigenous communities, organizations and partners, and school boards are invited to participate in an online survey and/or online focus groups to capture successes and help to identify promising practices and opportunities to provide further support to enhance the achievement and well-being of Indigenous students. <br><br>Third Progress Report - <a href="https://sondages.outsidesoft.com/Engine/Default.aspx?surveyID=6A64A645-0C53-4CFF-9495-6E1A5E830F36">English survey</a></div><div>Troisième Rapport D’Étape - <a href="https://sondages.outsidesoft.com/Engine/Default.aspx?surveyID=6A64A645-0C53-4CFF-9495-6E1A5E830F36&idlang=FR">French survey</a> <br><br></div><div>It is important to note that:</div><div><ul><li>Participation in this survey is voluntary. </li><li>This survey is confidential. That means that all answers will be combined anonymously (without any identifying information) with the answers received from other participants. No one who sees the answers will be able to link them to any individual person. </li><li>Anyone can stop doing this survey at any time without any repercussions.</li></ul></div><div>All stakeholders are invited to participate in the online focus groups. To participate, RSVP to thirdprogressreport@gmail.com indicating which session you would like to attend. Please note that while we will make efforts to accommodate everyone spaces are limited to 10-12 people per session on a first come, first served basis. <br><br></div><div><table cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="ms-rteTable-default"><tbody><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:25%;"><strong>Students</strong></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:25%;"><strong>Parents/Guardians</strong></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:25%;"><strong>Teaching/Non-Teaching Staff</strong></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:25%;"><strong>Indigenous Organizations & Partners</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Tuesday, May 23 </p><p style="text-align:center;">8-9pm EST (English)</p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Monday, June 12 7:30-8:30 pm EST</p><p style="text-align:center;">(English)</p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Thursday, May 25 6-7pm EST</p><p style="text-align:center;">(English)</p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Thursday, June 1 2-3pm EST</p><p style="text-align:center;">(English)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Thursday, June 1 7-8pm EST</p><p style="text-align:center;">(English)</p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Thursday, June 15 7-8 pm EST</p><p style="text-align:center;">(English)</p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Thursday, June 1</p><p style="text-align:center;">7-8pm EST</p><p style="text-align:center;">(English)</p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Friday, June 2</p><p style="text-align:center;">2-3pm EST</p><p style="text-align:center;">(English)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Monday, June 19 7-8pm EST</p><p style="text-align:center;">(English)</p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Wednesday, June 21</p><p style="text-align:center;">7-8pm EST</p><p style="text-align:center;">(English)</p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Thursday, June 15 7-8 pm EST</p><p style="text-align:center;">(English)</p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Thursday, June 8 2-3pm EST</p><p style="text-align:center;">(English)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Monday, June 19 7-8pm EST</p><p style="text-align:center;"> (French)</p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Monday, June 26</p><p style="text-align:center;">7-8pm EST</p><p style="text-align:center;">(French)</p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Tuesday, June 20</p><p style="text-align:center;">7-8 pm EST</p><p style="text-align:center;">(French)</p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Tuesday, June 27</p><p style="text-align:center;">7-8 pm EST</p><p style="text-align:center;">(French)</p></td></tr></tbody></table><br></div><div><br></div><div>The Indigenous Education Office of the Ministry of Education would be pleased to respond to any questions you may have regarding the process of engagement and data collection to inform the development of the Third Progress Report. Please send any questions directly to Jennifer Feasby, Manager Education Policy and Programs Unit (Jennifer.Feasby@ontario.ca).<br><br><br></div><div><br></div> | | | |
| Netflix series 13 Reasons Why – information for parents/guardians | http://sta.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/board-news/71 | Netflix series 13 Reasons Why – information for parents/guardians | <div>Recently there has been significant media coverage of the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why. The show is a fictional account of one teen’s suicide and the factors leading to it. <br><br>The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) has advised staff that they are not to use the series as a teaching tool. This decision is based upon the advice of mental health professionals from across the province, who have stated that the material is graphic and potentially triggering for vulnerable young people. While the themes in this series may not pose a risk or potential harm to most students, for those struggling with mental health issues and/or suicide ideation, this series includes graphic content, glamourizes suicidal behaviours and portrays helpers (school guidance counsellors) in a negative way. <br><br>We recognize that your children may watch the series on their own. If they do, we encourage you to talk with them about their thoughts and feelings. The SCDSB has supports in place for students and staff, and there are many community resources you can access as well. More information and contact details are available on the <a href="http://www.scdsb.on.ca/Programs/Safe-and-Healthy-Schools/Pages/Mental-Health.aspx">SCDSB website</a>. <br><br>The National Association of School Psychologists has also developed <a href="http://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources/school-safety-and-crisis/preventing-youth-suicide/13-reasons-why-netflix-series-considerations-for-educators">information regarding the series</a>. You may also find this helpful in discussions with your children about suicide and mental health. <br><br>If you have questions or concerns please contact your principal.</div><div><br></div> | | | |
| Inclement Weather Planning - OSSLT March 30 | http://sta.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/49 | Inclement Weather Planning - OSSLT March 30 | <p></p>The Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) will be
administered on March 30, 2017. <p class="MsoNormal">A special notice regarding Inclement Weather Planning for
the OSSLT was released on March 22<sup>nd</sup> by the Education Quality and Accountability
Office (EQAO).<span> </span>In the event that a
severe widespread weather disruption is forecast that will impact schools
across the province, EQAO would postpone the March 30<sup>th</sup>
administration for all schools in the province.<span>
</span>This would be communicated the day prior to the administration of the
test.<span> <br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal">In the event of a local weather disruption, the Simcoe
County District School Board and the Simcoe County Transportation Consortium
will make decisions about school closures and school-bus cancellations. <span> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal">If schools remain open on March 30<sup>th</sup>, as is usually
the case in the event of a school bus cancellation, the OSSLT will be
administered. Students who are scheduled to participate in the OSSLT, and who are
safely able to attend school, will write the test on that day.<span> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal">Students who are not able to write the OSSLT on March 30<sup>th</sup>
due to school closure or school-bus cancellation will have other opportunities
to satisfy the literacy requirement; however, this does not necessarily mean
that they will have the opportunity to write the test this school year.</p>
<span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"calibri",sans-serif;">Further information is available on the EQAO
website at http://www.eqao.com.<span>
</span>Questions about Inclement Weather Planning for the OSSLT or any other
aspects of the OSSLT can be directed to your </span> | | | |
| You could be eligible for free college or university tuition | http://sta.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/board-news/64 | You could be eligible for free college or university tuition | <p>The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is changing for the 2017-18 school year. Under the revised program, students with a family income under $50,000 are eligible for free tuition. Students with higher family incomces are still eligible for support.</p><p>Use the OSAP calculator and find out more at <a href="https://www.ontario.ca/page/osap-ontario-student-assistance-program">ontario.ca/osap</a>.</p> | | | |
| Grad Photos | http://sta.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/46 | Grad Photos | <p></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;color:#000000;background-color:#ffffff;font-size:11pt;font-family:calibri, sans-serif;"><strong>Grad photos begin January 16th</strong></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;color:#000000;background-color:#ffffff;font-size:11pt;font-family:calibri, sans-serif;"><strong>Students can sign up now at <em><a href="http://www.bookmygrad.ca/" target="_blank" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline;"><span style="color:windowtext;text-decoration:none;">www.bookmygrad.ca</span></a></em></strong></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;color:#000000;background-color:#ffffff;font-size:11pt;font-family:calibri, sans-serif;"><strong>School code is <em><span style="color:#1f497d;">NER</span></em></strong></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;color:#000000;background-color:#ffffff;font-size:11pt;font-family:calibri, sans-serif;">There are 4 sessions to choose from including a free yearbook/composite option</p> | | | |