Dear Families,
We hope this message finds you well! As we move through another exciting week at CR Marchant, we’re thrilled to share the latest updates, upcoming events, and important information to keep you connected with all that’s happening in our school and community.
R. Marchant Sub Day – Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Sub Day is coming up on Wednesday, April 16! Don’t miss out—make sure to get your orders in by midnight on Sunday, April 13.
✅ Order Deadline: Sunday, April 13 at 11:59 PM
📅 Sub Day: Wednesday, April 16
Need help placing your order?
👉 Click here for step-by-step instructions.
Have questions?
💡 Check out our Sub Day FAQ guide.
Thank you for supporting our school with every tasty bite!
🦷 Upcoming Dental Screening at C.R. Marchant
Toronto Public Health will be visiting C.R. Marchant Middle School from May 6–9, 2025, to conduct routine dental screenings for students in:
- Grade 7 and 8 (routine screening)
- Grade 6 (catch-up from earlier screenings)
No treatment is provided on-site. Parents will be notified if follow-up is needed. If you do not want your child to participate, please contact the school or send a signed note with your child before May 6.
For more information, visit Toronto Public Health or call the school office.
👉 Click here for the Parent Notification Letter
🎓 Parent Opportunity: 123’s of Numeracy
🌟 Empowering Black Parents & Caregivers in Math
📣 Join Us for a Virtual Learning Session!
Hosted by the Centre of Excellence in collaboration with the Numeracy Department, this event is specially designed for Black parents and caregivers of Black students in Grades K–8.
💡 What to Expect:
✔️ Break down key concepts from the Ontario Mathematics Curriculum
✔️ Learn practical, culturally relevant strategies to support your child
✔️ Build confidence and community around numeracy success
🗓 Date: April 16, 2025
💻 Location: Online (Virtual Session)
🔗 Register Here
📄 View the Event Flyer
Let’s work together to demystify math and empower our students!
🌸 Community Consultations: Centering Asian Voices
🗣️ Your Voice. Your Story. Your Impact.
The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) is committed to actively listening to and learning from the lived experiences of our communities.
This Spring, we invite students, families, and community members who self-identify as part of the Asian diaspora to join us for a series of community consultations.
🎯 Purpose:
Help shape a meaningful, action-oriented response to anti-Asian racism by contributing to a strategy that:
✔️ Affirms diverse and intersectional Asian identities
✔️ Is grounded in the pillars of the TDSB’s Anti-Hate and Anti-Racism Strategy
✔️ Reflects your unique experiences, needs, and hopes
🗓 Dates: April 15 – May 20, 2025
🕠 Time: 5:30 PM
🔍 Learn More
💬 Your perspective matters. Be part of the conversation that builds a more inclusive TDSB for all.
An important community event to help keep your children safe online
📅 Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2025
📍 Location: Regent Park Community Centre
402 Shuter St., Toronto, ON M5A 1X6
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
🔍 What You’ll Learn:
Discover vital insights and strategies to help you navigate the challenges of raising kids in a digital world:
- 🚨 Online Exploitation Risks
- 🤖 Sextortion & Artificial Intelligence
- ⚠️ Harmful Digital Behaviours
- 🧠 Practical Tools to Protect Your Children
🎙️ Presentations by:
Toronto Police Services – Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit
🍽️ Food will be provided
🧸 Free childcare available!
💬 For more information, contact:
Shameen Sandhu, Ph.D., RSW
System Leader, Mental Health & Professional Support Services
📧 mentalhealthandwellbeing@tdsb.on.ca
📝 Reserve your spot now:
👉 Click here to register
Join us in building safer digital spaces for our kids—because awareness is the first step toward protection. 💡
🏃♂️ CR Marchant Athletics – Track & Field 🏃♀️
Attention Grades 6, 7 & 8 Students & Parents!
Track and Field practices are starting soon! To participate, parents must complete a Team Tryout & Participation Form online through the EMA System.
📌 Steps to Get Started:
✅ Login or Create an Account – Follow these instructions if you’re new to EMA.
✅ Complete the Tryout & Participation Form – Once logged in, select the appropriate team and submit the required form.
✅ Teacher Notification – Once submitted, your child’s teacher will be notified.
Don’t miss out on the chance to join the team! 🏅
🌞 HJ Alexander 2025 Summer School Program – Register Now! 📚
Looking for a fun and enriching way to keep your child engaged this summer? Join us for the HJ Alexander Elementary Summer School Program (K-8)!
📍 Location: HJ Alexander Community School, 30 King Street, Toronto
📅 Dates: July 2 – July 25, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📖 Focus: Literacy & Numeracy
🔹 Limited Spots Available – Register Today!
Visit the Elementary Summer School website to complete the online application or go directly to www.tdsb.on.ca/summer and click on the Elementary Summer School button.
🌟 Bonus Opportunity!
Students in Grades 3-8 enrolled in the summer program can also register for Jays Care Camp! ⚾
👉 Sign up here: https://jayscare.campbrainregistration.com/
Don’t miss out on this exciting summer learning experience! ✨
📢 Important Notice: Ward Forum Cancellation
Greetings, Ward 6 Principals & Vice-Principals,
We regret to inform you that the upcoming Ward Forum scheduled for April 14, 2025, at Dennis Avenue Community School has been cancelled. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
The meeting will be rescheduled for a later date, and we will keep you informed as new details become available.
We kindly ask that you share this update electronically with your school community, including parents, guardians, caregivers, and all community members.
👉 Click here for the official cancellation notice (PDF)
Thank you for your continued support and understanding.
📬 Trustee Liban Hassan
Ward 06 – York South-Weston
🗞️ April 2025 Newsletter
Stay informed with the latest updates from Trustee Liban Hassan! The April 2025 Newsletter is now available and includes important news, events, and initiatives happening across Ward 06 and the TDSB.
🔗 Read it here:
👉 Click to view the April 2025 Newsletter
Thank you for staying connected and engaged with our school communities!