Dressing for the Weather
With winter temperatures dropping to below -20 degrees at times this week, I thought it would be important to remind the Norway school community about our extreme weather policy. Officially, the threshold for an indoor recess or lunch recess is -25 degrees, with some accommodations for the possibility of a shortened recess or lunch recess when the temperature with windchill is below -20 degrees. We will be monitoring the windchill temperature carefully this week and making decisions about going outside or not recess by recess. Please continue to ensure that your child is prepared to go out in colder temperatures with all of the winter clothing choices to keep them warm including gloves/mitts, a toque, a scarf, a winter jacket and winter boots. You can read more about Dressing for the Weather on the school website.
Tamil Heritage Month
January is Tamil Heritage Month. Toronto has the largest Tamil population outside of the South Asian subcontinent, with thousands of TDSB students and staff identifying as Tamil. This year’s theme of Kinship emphasizes the idea that regardless of where we come from, we are all part of a larger family.
Middle French Immersion - Grade 4 Entry
For families interested in the Toronto District School Board's system-wide French Immersion Program, we offer an online process to apply for Middle French Immersion (begins in Grade 4). To apply to the Middle French Immersion Program for September 2025, applications must be completed online between January 6 and January 31, 2025. Families with an older sibling currently in a Middle French Immersion program at the same school are still required to complete an online application for the new student. For more information, please visit: Application Middle French Immersion.
At any time, please visit the TDSB French Language Programs webpage to view a video that provides information about the TDSB French Language programs as well as the application and placement process in the Early French Immersion and the Middle French Immersion programs.
Winter Well Being Newsletter
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.
Psychology Newsletter
The following is the Winter 2024-2025 newsletter from TDSB Psychological Services - Winter 2024-2025.pdf
Upcoming Events and important Dates
- January 21 - Grad Photo Day
- February 5 - Snow Valley Ski Trip
- February 6 - Pizza Lunch
- February 7 - Dance-a-Thon
- February 12 - First Term Report Cards sent home
- February 13 and 14 - Report Card Interviews
- February 14 - PA Day for Report Card Interviews