It is feeling much more like fall today after a long period of warm days. Norway students pend at least 90 minutes outside each school day, sometimes in the rain. As the temperatures drop over the next few weeks, it is therefore important that your child is prepared to be outside in all weather conditions. A rain jacket, sweater or fleece, umbrella, rain boots, and change of shoes are all things you can consider when planning for the next day's weather conditions. You can read more about Dressing for the Weather on Norway's school website. 

Norway School Website

The Norway School Website is an important go to site for all kinds of school related information. Family Updates will be posted on the main page, events and important dates will be shared on the School Calendar page, information about teams and clubs will be shared on the Clubs and Teams page, and the morning announcements are posted and can be viewed on the Daily Announcements page. I invite you to check out the page here - https://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/norway.

Remembrance Day

Norway will be observing Remembrance Day in a ceremony on Monday, November 11th starting at around 10:30. Parents and guardians are welcome to attend. Keep in mind that space is limited and there may be standing room only.

Reports and Interviews

Progress Reports and Kindergarten Initial Observations of Learning will be sent home with your child on Wednesday, November 13th. Report Interviews will take place after school on Thursday, November 14th and on the morning of Friday, November 15th. This interview is an opportunity for families to learn more about how their child is doing in school so far this year. It is also a chance to ask questions based on the comments on the reports to better understand how families can work with the teacher to support their child. Please note that the 15th is a PA Day and that there is no school for students.

Winter Concert

Norway’s Winter Concert will take place on the evening of Wednesday, December 11th and will include the Primary Choir, and the Junior Choir along with a number of other classroom performances. The concert will be for Grades 1-6 students and will run from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. More details to follow! 

SickKids Saliva Testing Program 

As the virus season is now upon us, I invite you to take advantage of the Saliva Testing Program that Norway is a part of. As a part of this voluntary program, when your child is sick, test kits can be picked up at the school, or taken home by your child, and dropped back at the school the same day or the next day. SickKids picks up samples daily and tests for three viruses - RSV, COVID-19 and Flu. If the results are positive, someone from SickKids calls you to inform you of the results. Test kits can be picked up and dropped off in the main office. 

Indigenous Education Month

Throughout November, TDSB students and staff learn more about First Nations, Métis, and Inuit perspectives, voices, histories, and contemporary realities across the TDSB every day. This month places emphasis on creating opportunities to learn from Indigenous perspectives on treaties, leadership, achievements, resurgence, and creativity. As we all learn more, we deepen our knowledge, learn from our shared histories, and to strengthen relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Peoples.  

TDSB Heritage and History Months

Throughout the school year, the TDSB recognizes a number of heritage and history months, many of which are organized by a number of interested individuals including Trustees, staff and community members. The following are the heritage and history months for October. You can learn more about TDSB Heritage and History Months here. 

Hindu Heritage Month 

Hindu Heritage Month has been celebrated by our students, staff, and the community since April 2018 at the TDSB, and recognized in the Province since 2016. This year’s theme is Antah Shanti for Vishwa Shanti. This Sanskrit phrase conveys that to foster World (Vishwa) Peace (Shanti) we need to have Inner (Antah) Peace (Shanti). You can learn more by visiting the Hindu Heritage Month website. 

Calendar Reminders

Some of the bigger events to plan for and note in your calendars are as follows. More details to follow closer to the date.

Upcoming Events and Important Dates