Dear Emily Carr Families,
I would like to take this opportunity to extend a warm welcome to all of the staff, students and families of Emily Carr Public School as your new Principal. I am remarkably impressed by the positive learning environment and strong sense of community which has made my transition to serving the school community one which I am both excited about and proud to lead.
A warm welcome to all the students, new and returning and a special welcome to a number of new staff members. Welcome to Ms. Majmudar (Gr. 6 a.m., 6/7 p.m.), Ms. Macdonald (Gr. 3/4), Ms. Saradin (Gr. 2/3), Ms. Stubbs (SNA), and Ms. Moses (LRS). Welcome back to Mr. Sawyers who will be teaching Grade 8 a.m. 7/8 p.m. We are waiting for the final approval of our teacher for our Library/PREP and will update parents/guardians asap.
Over the summer, our Caretaking Team of Mr. Cobrana and Mr. Aleebux worked hard through the hot days to get our school looking great and ready to open. Ms. Persaud has been putting in countless hours getting us all organized. Educators have been in the school getting classrooms and programs ready for students. Students have been getting ready and parents and guardians have been working to re-establish routines and to get their children set to return. Thank you for a wonderful team effort to prepare for school!
I very much look forward to meeting and working closely with all of our educators, parents, and community members as we move forward together in continuing our school focus of promoting Literacy, Numeracy, the Arts, athletics and technology to best prepare learners for the evolving global society. Communication between home and school is integral to promoting student learning and ensuring safety and accountability. You will receive a school newsletter at the beginning of every month with all of the information and important dates. Our first School Council meeting of the year is on Wednesday, October 5th at 6:30. We will hold our first meeting at school in the Staff Room. Please reach out to us if you have any questions. Together, we can make a significant difference and impact on each and every child’s school and learning experience!
Here is our September Newsletter: The Carr Canvas - Newsletter Sept 2022.pdf
First Day of School – Wednesday September 7th
On the morning of Wednesday, September 7, Kindergarten students should come to the front gated area, while students in Grades 1-8 should come to the back of the school. Our entry bell rings at 9:10 AM. We encourage you to walk your child to school. If you have to drive, please pay careful attention to all signs on John Tabor Trail. On Wednesday morning, please look for your teacher in the schoolyard – there will be signs for each grade. If you can’t find your name, please find a staff member wearing an orange vest. They will have the complete list of classes and they will help you find your teacher. Please note your child’s entry and dismissal door. Dismissal is at 3:35 PM.
Entry Doors:
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K1, K2 – JK/SK
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Exit #5A
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Rm. 203, 205, 207, 209 –
Gr. 5, 6, 7, 8
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Exit #5
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Rm. 102, 103, 106, 107 – Gr. 1, 2, 2/3, 3/4
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Exit #4
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Rm. 101, 212, 214 -
Gr. 4/5 MI & 6/7 ExtFr., 7/8 ExtFr.
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Exit #3
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Important Daily Schedule
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9:10
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AM Entry time for all classes
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10:35-10:45
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Morning Recess for students
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11:55-12:50
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Lunch
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12:50-12:55
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PM Entry for students
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2:15-2:25
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Afternoon Recess for students
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3:35
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Dismissal Time for all students
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New Lunchroom Routines
- We are a nut-safe school - please do not send any foods containing nuts, including Nutella to school
- Please send a litterless lunch with your child by using reusable containers for food and drink.
- All students should bring a water bottle. Our water refilling stations are open
- Kindergarten students will eat in their classrooms under the supervision of our Early Childhood Educator and our Lunchroom Supervisor
- Students on the first floor (Grades 1, 2, 2/3, 3/4 & 4/5 MI) will go outdoors from 11:55 to 12:20 and eat lunch in the Lunchroom from 12:20 to 12:50
- Students on the second floor (Grades 5, 6/7, 6/7 Ext. Fr., 7/8 & 7/8 Ext. Fr.) will eat lunch in the lunchroom from 11:55 to 12:20 then go outdoors until 12:55.
- Students should bring a packed lunch to school
- Parents should minimize the need for dropping off school lunches
- Students will wash or sanitize hands before eating
- Students are not permitted to share food
- Students are permitted to go home for lunch.
- If your child goes home for lunch, students in K-Grade 3 must be picked up by a parent or guardian from their dismissal doors at 11:55; while student in Grade 4-8 can be dismissed at that time. Teachers will be noting who is leaving.
- Students who go home for lunch are signing out for the whole lunch. They should plan to return to school between 12:50-12:55 PM. For safety and accountability, students will not be permitted to have in and out privileges.
- If your child does not normally go home for lunch and has your permission to leave, they must bring a signed and dated note from a parent/guardian in-order to be excused (permission by phone will not be accepted).
TDSB Student Attendance, Safe Arrival and Safe Departure Policy P085 (revised June 2022).
Healthy Eating – City of Toronto
18 Easy School Lunches to Pack for Your Kids
How to pack a waste-free lunch
Health and Safety Measures
Health and safety measures for the 2022-23 school year have been released by the Ministry of Education to help reduce the risk of illness from COVID-19 and other viruses and support in-person learning.
Your child is encouraged to:
· Stay home when sick to prevent the spread of infections.
· Complete the TPH School Screening Tool or Provincial School Screening Tool each day before arriving at school. Translated resources will be available.
· Clean their hands often and cover their cough.
· Stay up-to-date on vaccinations
Welcome Message from TDSB:
TDSB Welcome Message to Parents/Guardians (links in blue)
Welcome to the 2022-2023 school year! We are so excited to welcome students back into our schools and classrooms and begin a new year of learning, connection and engagement.
This year, school starts on Wednesday, September 7, 2022.
Below is important information to get you organized and up to speed as you prepare to return to school. More details will be added to this page leading up to the start of school.
- School Year Calendar - See what’s coming up on our system calendar with key dates, events and activities, or just take a look at the school year calendar’s PA Days and holidays.
- Health and Safety - The TDSB continues to follow guidance from the Ministry of Education and Toronto Public Health to keep our school communities safe. Read more about health and safety practices related to COVID-19.
- Mental Health and Well-Being - Supporting students’ mental health and well-being is a priority. Check out this Mental Health and Well Being page for resources and tools as well as a calendar of ongoing events including virtual drop-ins, webinars and more.
- Student Transportation – The Toronto Student Transportation Group will once again be implementing a phased-in start for student transportation to provide a more consistent service for families and to ensure that students with special education needs are prioritized and receive bus service beginning the first week of school. Find out your child’s student transportation start date and learn more about our plans to address any issues with driver availability .
- School Information and Resources - Visit the elementary and high school websites that are full of information that will help guide your school experience.
- Parent Resources - Our parent resources are full of valuable information including how to get involved, homework tips, community resources and more.
- Stay Connected - Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, and visit our website often. Visit this page to see recent parent communication, which is also emailed to the address you have on file with your school
- Questions or Concerns - The TDSB wants to hear your questions and concerns, and makes every effort to address them as quickly as possible. The Steps to Address Questions Concerns page is the best way to talk to us, and who you should reach out to and when.
On behalf of all of us at Emily Carr, we wish everyone a great school year!
M. Halabi
Principal