Welcome to Bliss Carman Senior Public School!

We are a middle school, serving local Grade 7 and Grade 8 students.  We are a feeder school for Cedar Drive, George P. Mackie, H.A. Halbert and , Mason Road.

Our School Day:

• Entry is 8:55am
• Grade 7 & 8 lunch runs from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm.  Our Grade 7 students eat in our cafetorium first from 11:30 to 11:50 at which point our Grade 8's line up having been outside and the 8's proceed inside to eat their lunch while the Grade 7's exit and have their time outdoors until 12:25
• end of day dismissal at 3:00pm

The school office is open daily from 8:00am-4:00pm.

Every Sunday evening Bliss Carman families receive an email with our "Family Flash" that captures the learning throughout the school, important dates, community events, etc.  If you are not receiving this email, please contact our office.

Follow our school on Twitter @BlissCarmanSrPS

Settlement Services at Bliss Carman Sr. PS

Settlement and Education Partnership in Toronto (S.E.P.T.)

Our Settlement Worker provides essential support to students and parents who have recently arrived in Canada. We help guide them through the settlement process, assisting them in adjusting to their new school environment and the broader community. Our goal is to ensure a smooth transition and help them feel more connected and confident in their new home:

Through this program, we provide the following settlement services to support newcomers:

• Needs Assessment and Settlement Planning: A review of newcomers’ settlement needs, followed by the creation of an individualized settlement plan to help ease the transition to life in Canada.
• Information and Support on the Ontario School System: Guidance on navigating the Ontario school system, along with assistance in fostering effective communication between newcomers and the school.
• Workshops with Expert Guest Speakers: Informative sessions led by specialized guest speakers, designed to help parents better understand various aspects of life in Canada. These workshops offer excellent opportunities for learning and connecting with others in the community.
• Access to Free Government and Community Resources: Assistance with housing, health clinics, employment, tax clinics, language classes, volunteering opportunities, and more.
• Free Summer Activities for Children and Youth: Programs designed to help newcomer children and youth succeed in school while participating in fun and educational summer activities.

Summer learning program for children ages 7-12 during and in libraries during July to support the newcomers July

Welcome and Information for Newcomers (WIN) – the WIN program provides orientation to newcomer students entering middle school  grades (6-8) and their parents one day of activities to ensure that students successfully integrate in school.

Newcomer Orientation Week (NOW) – a week-long program that provides orientation to newly arrived high school students grade 9-12 to ensure that students successfully integrate in school

Settlement Services are available in several languages upon request.

If you need to connect with the free settlement services please contact:

Fachria Maliyar @ 647-296-0236, fmaliyar@ccscan.ca

Available Every Tuesday

Updates from our Liaison Nurse: School Immunization and Updating your Child's Immunization Records

School-Based Vaccines

You can receive these vaccines at your doctors ‘offices. If you do not have a health care provider, please contact Health Care Connect  for information and assistance.

The Meningococcal (required under ISPA or have a valid exemption), Human Papillomavirus and Hepatitis B vaccines are available to students in grade 7 and 8 through the School Immunization Program (SIP). TPH is planning community catch up clinics in the new year. Check back for more information. Students in grade 9 to 12 can still access these vaccines through their doctors’ offices. Physicians can order the vaccine directly from public health.  Please also see our Weekly Updates for information about our upcoming clinic.

People Without OHIP

People who are not insured can reach out to a Community Health Centre (CHC) to receive health services. We recommend you call in advance to confirm vaccination services are available.

Hello Families,

The parent section of the School Statement of Needs document is to be developed annually in the fall by the parent representative in consultation with the school community and the trustee (when available). The School Statement of Needs document shall reflect needs that are specific to the school and community.  Please see the attached SSON Parent User Guide which is also found at www.torontopiac.com 

In order to better understand what you as a parent/caregiver see as top priorities for the school, please take a moment to complete the Google Form linked below in order to help us continue to make Bliss Carman the best school in Ontario!

CLICK HERE

As sent by our Trustee, Malika Ghous:

In preparation for the upcoming school year, I would like to draw your attention to my website for Ward 18, Scarborough Southwest families. The website addresses our priorities and contains valuable information about the TDSB's commitment to student well-being, inclusivity, and upcoming events like the Parents and Caregivers as Partners Conference.

To view the website and sign up for newsletters, please click on the following link: Trustee Website 

September Newsletter: https://t.e2ma.net/webview/gbj9bg/52182f7f693b33608eff26406851c17e