Nelson Mandela Park Public School

NMPPS Weekly Message

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NMPPS Weekly Message

Friday December 13, 2024

Winter Break Countdown

Each day next week has a different theme. Dress up and join in the winter break countdown. If you can't read the picture below click on the link for a PDF.

Winter Break Countdown PDF  

 

Save the Date – Nelson Mandela Family Ice Skating Night

On Thursday December 19th from 5 to 7 PM, school council has organize a repeat of least years Family Ice Skating Night! Free skates and helmet rentals available for kids and adults.

 

Sock Hop Drive

The students in the room G29, have taken the lead with the school’s Sock Hop Drive. The experience has been rewarding for each of them, as they get the chance to show the unique ways in which they communicate, whether through spoken word, or a communication app like Proloquo2Go, on an iPad. Two students from our classroom are chosen each morning to make an announcement to the entire school, one being verbal and the other on the iPad . This is a big accomplishment for each of them, as they are making their presence known within the school community and feeling a part of it.

The Sock Hop Drive will run each day until next Wednesday, December 18 th. There is a large, red box currently located in the office, where donations of brand-new socks can be made. These socks will help to keep the feet warm of those in need throughout the Regent Park community, during the cold winter months. Next Monday and Wednesday, the staff, and students in Room G29 will visit each classroom to collect sock donations.

We look forward to seeing you all next week!

Kindly,

Ms. Natalie and the staff and students of Room G29

 

Winter Wonderland Art Project

Students in room G32 and the Grade 7/8's from Ms. Baker's class came together to create a beautiful "Winter Wonderland" art project. Through this collaborative work, students not only explored their creativity but also developed important skills such as teamwork, fine motor skills, and problem-solving. The project provided an inclusive space for students of all abilities to work side by side, fostering mutual respect and understanding. This hands-on experience integrated the geometry of snowflakes, and the science of the changing seasons...all while having a lot of fun!

 

Nelson Mandela Park Chess Club

The Chess Institute of Canada, an external organization, will be offering an after-school Chess Club starting in January. Please note, this program is not run by the school. It is fee-based, and registration is available online. Subsidies are available for families who may need financial assistance. For more information, please refer to the attached flyer   . The are two links, one for registration and a second for applying for the discount.

 

Winter Well-Being Guide 2024-2025

The Winter Well-Being Guide 2024-2025  is now available. The Guide is prepared by the Mental Health and Well-Being Committee, In collaboration with the Mental Health Leads and the System Leader for Mental Health and PSS.  The Winter Well-Being Guide 2024-2025  offers updated, culturally relevant, and responsive resources to support students and parents/caregivers/guardians in fostering mental and physical wellness during the winter months. It also includes specific supports tailored for students with disabilities and complex needs.

To ensure accessibility for our diverse community, the guide has been translated into the top spoken languages within the TDSB. You can access it here:  The Winter Well-Being Guide 2024-2025

Regent Park C.C. Pancake Breakfast

Saturday December 21st from 9 AM to 1 PM in the Regent Park Gymnasium and Banquet Hall.

Join us for a morning of pancakes,  crafts, games, and more.

Meet Santa, make new friends, and celebrate the holidays with the Regent Park Community!

Pancake Breakfast Flyer   

 

Nelson Mandela Park P.S.

As part of the Toronto District School Board, we value

  • each and every student;

  • a strong public education system;

  • a partnership of students, schools, family and community;

  • the uniqueness and diversity of our students and our community;

  • the commitment and skills of our staff;

  • equity, innovation, accountability and accessibility; and

  • learning environments that are safe, nurturing, positive and respectful.


As a school we continue to focus on:

Academic Achievement

  • Numeracy – Addressing educator learning needs in understanding the student numeracy learning continuum

  • Literacy – Comprehensive literacy with a focus on using Culturally Relevant and Responsive Pedagogy.

Equity

  • Promoting an anti-oppressive stance within an explicit focus on confronting anti-black racism

Wellbeing

  • Building staff strategies to support student coping skills to build feelings of optimism and safety

                  

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