JANUARY BULLETIN

January 10, 2025

Welcome back! We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday and managed to find their proper winter gear because the cold has arrived! With two weeks before exams begin we encourage students to take a moment to pause and ensure that they have everything they need to ensure their success. There are numerous supports available, both online and in person here at Malvern, so don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.

FROM THE MAIN OFFICE

• Contact information for admin is listed below should you require further support after contacting the main office, classroom teacher, guidance, special education and/or student success:
  • Student surname A-K: Kym Stadnyk kym.stadnyk@tdsb.on.ca
  • Student surname L-Z: Cora Peisz cora.peisz@tdsb.on.ca 
  • Aaron Gotfryd aaron.gotfryd@tdsb.on.ca 
• Important Update: Student Vaccinations and ISPA Compliance
  • Under the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA), students up to age 17 must be vaccinated against specific diseases or have a valid exemption to avoid suspension. This year, Toronto Public Health (TPH) is assessing Grade 11 students (born in 2008). Non-compliant students will receive two notification letters followed by a suspension order if required actions are not completed.Parents/students are responsible for reporting the student’s immunizations to Toronto Public Health every time the student gets a vaccine. Health care providers, such as doctors or nurses, do not report vaccines to TPH.
  • Steps to Avoid Suspension:
    • Check and Report Vaccinations: Update records via Immunization Connect Ontario (ICON) or call 416-338-7600 (Option 2).
    • Get Required Vaccines: Book appointments with a healthcare provider if needed.
    • Submit Exemptions: For medical or religious/conscience exemptions, complete the necessary forms and education session.
  • Learn more at toronto.ca/StudentVaccines.
• Virtual Office Hours-Pathway To Care For Mental Health with the TDSB Mental Health and Well Being Parent Committee
  • Designed specifically for parents, guardians, and caregivers, this session will provide a comprehensive overview of mental health, helping participants better understand its importance, recognize signs of mental well-being, and learn practical strategies to support children and youth. January 15th, 7:00pm-8:00pm
• Upcoming Events:
  • School Council: Jan 14 (evening)
  • Late Start: Jan 15
  • Moratorium Begins: Jan 16
  • Exams: Jan 22 - 28
  • Mark Return Day: Jan 29
  • PD Day: Jan 30 (no classes)
  • Early Dismissal: Jan 31

FROM GUIDANCE

• Jan 15: OUAC Applications close
• Jan 15: Online Gr. 11 parent drop in Post-Secondary planning workshop. 12:00pm - 1:00pm
  • Google meet: meet.google.com/uni-ohbw-cyx 
• Jan 20: Schulich National Scholarship applications due to guidance
• Jan 27: Western National Scholarship applications due to guidance
• Jan 31: Semester 2 Night School Registration closes
• Feb 1: OCAS Equal consideration date
• Feb 5: Course Selection Opens
• Feb 13: Semester 2 eLearning Registration closes

FROM STUDENT SUCCESS

• Winter Dual Credits: There is still space in many Winter Dual Credit courses for any interested Grade 11 and 12. For a full list of available courses, click here.  If you would like to sign up, please speak to Ms Bourgard or your Guidance Counsellor.
• Night School Credit Recovery and Remedial Math: Students who have previously attempted a course but received a final mark between 1-49% may be eligible to earn their credit through Credit Recovery Night School.  For the list of available courses, click here.  Students may sign up to recover up to a maximum of 2 credits.
  • New this year, students interested in signing up for math credit recovery must participate in a Remedial model.  For more information, click here.
  • Space in these programs is limited so early sign-up is recommended.  The registration deadline is Friday, January 31, 2025.
• Exam/Culminating Preparation Tips: Please review the following 2 resources for great information on how to prepare for course culminating activities (30% of final course grade).
  • TDSB Exam and Course Culminating Fact Sheet for Students & Parents/Caregivers/Guardians
  • Study Strategies (Prepared by Student Success Teacher, Ms Bourgard)
• Credit Rescue During Exams: During the exam period (January 22 - 28), students may work with Student Success Teachers on assignments to help with credit completion.  Students receiving an email to attend are asked to come to Room 313 during the exam period to receive support between 8:45am - 12:00pm.  Students should only attend this Credit Rescue opportunity on mornings when they do not have an exam scheduled.  
• Semester Reflection: As Semester 1 winds down, students are encouraged to reflect on how the semester went and to set some goals for Semester 2.  This template may be useful!

FROM EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

• Providence Healthcare Co-op Applications Due Feb 1st
• St. Joseph's Co-op Applications Due Feb 1st
• Sunnybrook Hospital Co-op Applications Due Feb 6th