Derrydown Public School

September 2024 - Donate to Terry Fox

Derrydown Public School is getting ready for the 2024 Terry Fox School Run! We’re super excited to take part in this annual tradition that supports cancer research while building school spirit. Our Terry Fox Walk/Run is scheduled for Wednesday, September 25, 2024, weather pending. 
 
Please support our student’s fundraising efforts and donate today at:
https://schools.terryfox.ca/DerrydownPSToronto
 
#terryfoxschoolrun #nomatterwhat @theterryfoxfoundation
 
All funds are directly donated to the Terry Fox Foundation. Our school goal is $1000. 


TDSB HERITAGE MONTHS

Ask your child(ren) about the Heritage months we observe through the announcements, teaching/learning in the classrooms, and sharing at our learning assemblies each month. 

TDSB Celebrates the following Heritage Months:

 October

June

211

Do you need information about financial assistance, mental health support, employment support, childcare, housing, food, clothing and shelter?
Find help at 211central.ca or call/chat/text/email 2-1-1.

 

211 Connects Students and Families to the Community and Social Services They Need, Including:

  • Multi-lingual and ethnocultural Mental Health Supports such as helplines, counseling and support groups
  • Essential needs like Food, Health and Housing + Winter supports such as Coats for Kids programs, Holiday Toy Hampers and Warming Centres
  • Support for Youth with Disabilities, LGBTQ+, Indigenous, Black and Newcomer Youth

211 is free, confidential and available 24/7 (even on holidays) in 150+ languages and can be accessed through multiple channels:

211 understands the needs of families in your school community. Click here to learn more about these needs and the impact of COVID-19.