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NOVEMBER BULLETIN

November 1, 2024

What an incredible October! Summer weather (mostly), a second wonderfully attended School Council meeting, Parent/Guardian-Teacher Interviews and of course another month full of amazing events and games. Kicking the month off was our annual Red & Black Day and what a day it was! A huge part of what makes our school community so special is the larger community that is always here to cheer us on and we’d like to express our appreciation for your time, energy and support for our student athletes, musicians and revived cheer squad! 

 

FROM THE MAIN OFFICE

The PSS team will host four virtual drop-in sessions, each providing up-to-date information and practical resources for youth, parents, guardians, and caregivers. These sessions are aimed at equipping our community with the knowledge and tools necessary to support the well-being of our students both at home and in school. Please share with your school communities! The dates and themes are below and all sessions are virtual from 7pm-8pm:

o   Oct 16th:New Mental Health Curriculum for grades, 7, 8 & 10

o   Jan 15th:What is Mental Health: Facilitated by parents from the Mental Health and Well Being Parent Partnership Committee

o   March 19th:Access to TDSB Professional Support Staff for Students

o   May 21st:TDSB Summer Well Being Guide: Pathways to summer planning for your child(ren)

  • Take Our Kids to Work Day: This November 6th, all grade nine Malvern students will be participating in 'take a student to work day'. We invite you to speak to your student about which career they would like to learn more about and who they may wish to shadow for the day. Our goal is to have all of our grade nine students out in the community for the day learning more about potential career paths. Information and forms were sent out on Oct 9th.
  • Please note that there is a scheduled window of time for parents/caregivers to complete forms on EMA for any excursion, therefore it is best to complete them when initially received so that the opportunity does not expire. 
  • The TDSB offers over 50 programs with a focus through the Central Student Interest Program . Applications for Student Interest Programs will open November 4th, 2024 and will remain open until November 22nd at 4pm. For more information about the programs available at schools across the TDSB, families are encouraged to attend the schools’ Open Houses and Information Sessions . 
  • Upcoming Events:
    • Term 2 begins: Nov 6
    • Take Our Kids to Work Day: Nov 6
    • School Council: Nov 7 (evening)
    • Remembrance Day: Nov 11
    • Mark Maintain (Full Disclosure): Nov 12
    • PA Day: Nov 15 (no classes)
    • Late Start: Nov 20
    • Late Start: Nov 27
    • PA Day: Nov 29 (no classes)

FROM GUIDANCE

  • Upcoming Events:
  • Grade 11 & 12 students who do not wish for a course/mark to appear on their transcript must drop the course by Tuesday, November 12th
  • Semester 2 eLearning Day School course offerings have been added to the e-Learning Day School website . Registration tentatively opens to students on November 12th at 10am.  Students interested in taking a Semester 2 e-Learning Day School course must have a spare on their timetable for semester 2 and are encouraged to reach out to their Guidance Counsellor if they have any specific questions.
  • Achievement Awards Ceremony 2023/2024 to be held on Thursday, Nov 14th @ 3:45pm. More information to be communicated soon.
  • TDSB BLACK STUDENT POST-SECONDARY ENGAGEMENT SYMPOSIUM

The Centre of Excellence for Black Student Achievement in collaboration with TDSB Guidance invites Black students, educators and their families to the TDSB Black Student Post-Secondary Engagement Symposium. 

WHEN: November 27, 2024 - 7 to 9 PM

REGISTER at bit.ly/TDSB_ENGAGE2024 

 

FROM STUDENT SUCCESS

  • Peer Tutoring

If you would like to be paired to work with a Peer Tutor, sign up using the following link: http://bit.ly/MCIpeertutee  This program is free of charge. Tutors earn volunteer hours for their dedication to the program!


  • Mathify : A representative from TVO Learn Mathify will provide a virtual workshop in November (Date TBC) for any interested Malvern students.  If you would like to attend, please sign up using this link.  You must have a Mathify account before attending in order to participate in the interactive elements of the presentation.
  • Winter Dual Credits and SWAC : Save the Date!  Registration for Winter Dual Credits and SWAC will open on Monday, November 18th. Any Grade 11 or 12 students who are interested in learning more about these programs are asked to visit the following website: http://bit.ly/tdsbcollege or to speak to Ms Bourgard.  
  • Student Success Tip: Print a copy of this Assignment Tracker and put it in the front of your binder to easily keep track of any upcoming assignments.  

 

FROM SPECIAL EDUCATION

  • All existing IEPs have been completed. Teachers are now using the updated IEPs for the 2024/2025 school year. Special Education teachers will continue to reach out to parents and guardians who indicated they would like to be contacted on the consultation forms. IEPs will be mailed home shortly.

 

FROM EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

  • Upcoming Events:
    • November 1: TDSB Central Co-op Applications are due for semester 2 for Accelerated OYAP, Specialized OYAP, and Construction Quick Start ( info here)
    • November 6: Gr 9 Take your Kids to Work Day, please hand forms into the guidance office. 
    • November 11: SHSM Health and Wellness students are at TMU completing a Chemistry Lab
    • November 14: TDSB Central Co-op Applications are due for semester 2 for XOTO  ( info here)
    • November 15: TDSB Central Co-op Applications are due for semester 2 for Army Co-op, Steps to Construction, and Steps to Transportation  ( info here)
    • November 18:  TDSB Central Co-op Applications are due for semester 2 for Scarborough Health Network and Sunnybrook Health Sciences ( info here)
    • November 28: TDSB Central Co-op Applications are due for semester 2 for PACE ( info here)