Hello Manhattan Park Families,
As we head into March, I want to thank all families, staff and students for making Manhattan Park a great place to learn and work. Thank you, Ms. Skrivanos, for coaching the Girls' Volleyball Team and running the annual Blue Spruce Reading Club. Thank you to Ms. Wojtowicz and Ms. Shepherd for leading the Games Club, Ms. Kapilan and Ms. W for supporting students in the Math Club, and Mr. Chen for running the Performing Arts Leaders Club.
A big thank you to our Parent Council for their tireless work! From coordinating our popular pizza/cookie days and LunchBox program to supporting excursions and learning resources, your efforts strengthen the bond between home and school. We also want to express our appreciation for the Council's sponsorship of the Lunar New Year Lion Dance. It was a spectacular celebration that brought our community together and kicked off the year at Manhattan Park with wonderful energy and good luck! Our next Parent Council meeting has been rescheduled to March 10 at 6:30. The link to join virtually is below.
The Toronto District School Board is proud to recognize Greek Heritage Month (GHM) during March. It is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Greek Canadians to Canada, and an occasion to mark and enjoy the history of Greek culture. This year’s theme, Celebrating Identities: From Alpha to Omega , highlights the many ways students and staff can celebrate the rich history, culture, and contributions of the Hellenic community.
During the month of Ramadan, Muslims worldwide abstain from food and water from sunrise to sunset for 29 or 30 consecutive days--as determined by the lunar calendar. Fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam. Muslims break their fast each evening with a communal dinner called an iftar. During Ramadan, Muslims make every effort to recite the Quran, perform extra prayers, engage in charity, and perform good deeds to reach a higher level of spirituality. Once the month is over, Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr, the festival of breaking the fast with family and friends, wearing special clothes and sharing gifts for up to three days.
Throughout January, the TDSB surveyed Manhattan Park Junior Public School families about their interest in a fee-based before- and after-school program at our school. Unfortunately, we did not receive enough interest to develop a new program for September 2026. For more information about before- and after-school programs in our community, families can visit the City of Toronto’s Child Care Services website or call 311. Families with questions about the survey process may contact the TDSB Child Care Services Office at 416-394-7965 or by email at [email protected].
Thank you, parent volunteers, who support our students during excursions. We now require all volunteers for excursions to get a Police Record Check. If you have indicated interest in volunteering and the teacher has confirmed with you that you are attending, please let the office know so that we can share the next steps in obtaining a Police Record Check. You will be asked to submit a letter online from the school. Thank you again, parents, for all your support.
Warmest Regards,
Ms. Lin
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IMPORTANT DATES:
March 10 at 6:30 p.m. - Council Meeting. Link to join: https://meet.google.com/yau-czpa-abw
March 16 to 20 - March Break
March 31 - Grades 1/2 and 2/3 to Hillside