Kindergarten Registration Month

Come Learn With Us!

Starting school is an exciting time for your child. Our schools provide a rich learning environment for all children to learn and grow.

In the Kindergarten program, your child will develop their skills and abilities through inquiry and intentional play-based learning that includes math, science and literacy. Teachers and early childhood educators plan learning experiences where children are actively engaged in learning and thinking creatively.

Learn more about Kindergarten at the TDSB.

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Kindergarten PinBoard

 

How to Register

Registration for all TDSB Kindergarten programs begins in February.

We look forward to welcoming you and your child! You may choose to register using the online registration system or by booking a virtual face-to-face meeting directly with your school.

Children who will be four by December 31, 2021, can start Junior Kindergarten in September 2021.

Please note:


Important Update: Registrations and Transfers During the Closure of Schools

Online Registration

Register Now

Step 1

  • Need help? View the Online Registration (OLR) System Video Tutorial for more information.
  • Please select “20212022 TDSB Online Registration” within the OLR.
  • For technical issues related to the OLR application, please contact your local school.
  • Once you have completed the online portion of the registration process, you will receive a confirmation e-mail, including information about next steps (e.g. how and when to provide the necessary documents). Please be sure to check your Inbox and Junk Mail folder to avoid missing the e-mail. 
  • You will also receive an e-mail with a link to complete a Developmental History Form for your child online. Need help? View the Developmental History Form Video Tutorial. 
     

Step 2

  • Families will be asked to connect with the school virtually (e.g. Zoom or Google meet). Once you have completed the online registration, you will receive further information and instructions from your child’s school and work together to determine a way to connect that works for your family.
  • The following documents are required when you visit the school to complete the registration:
    • Proof of age (birth certificate, Canadian passport, Canadian Citizenship card or certificate or baptismal record) 
    • Proof of address, including any two of the following current documents: Utility bill (e.g. hydro, gas, water), cable TV, internet, or home phone bill, insurance policy (home, tenant, auto or life), mortgage statement, rental or lease agreement or deed, current purchase and sale agreement, property tax bill or notice of tax assessment. Original correspondence from a government agency or legal clinic may be accepted as a second proof of address document.
    • Proof of immunization (the card that shows a list of needles your child has received): 1.  Report online www.toronto.ca/studentvaccines.  
    • 2. If unable to report online, parents can provide immunization information to the school and the school will mail a copy to Toronto Public Health. Toronto Public Health accepts and translates foreign immunization records. 
    • 3. If requesting an exemption, call  416-392-1250.
    • Verification of date of arrival, if your child was not born in Canada. Families who are permanent residents and refugee claimants may register directly at the school. Children without immigration status are welcome in our schools and information about them or their families will not be shared with immigration authorities. To register, please visit the International Programs and Admissions Office at 5050 Yonge Street, on the main floor, for a TDSB school admission letter.

      Additional Information

      Learn more about Admission Eligibility Requirements.

       

 

 

 

Grade 7 Open House Virtual Information Sessions 2021

Dear Grade 6 Families,

During the month of January there are several Virtual Open House Information Session nights planned for families to learn more about a school's specialized program for students entering into Grade 7. Applications to these schools are required and spaces are limited. Our students established pathway to Grade 7 is Essex PS for our Regular (English) program and King Edward PS for our French Immersion program. These two schools provide more information regarding their school in the Spring. Below are links to Open Houses to date and their date and time. If you have any questions please email us at Rory.Sullivan@tdsb.on.ca and/or Bronwyn.Davidson@tdsb.on.ca

If you are interested in a particular school and they are not include below, please contact the school directly and check the Open House link.

Please note that King Edward PS offers the Grade 7 Extended French program for students who are currently in the Regular (English) Grade 6 program. An application is required for this program as spaces are limited. There is an Information Session on January 12 at 6PM via https://tdsb-ca.zoom.us/j/91224141556

School Date Time Link to "Live" Virtual Open House Link to Pre-Recorded Information Session Specialized Program
Alternative Horizon Senior School January 12, 2021 6:00PM Join Live Open House for Alternative Horizon Senior School   Alternative (ALT)
City School January 13, 2021 6:00PM Join Live Open House for City School   Alternative (ALT)
City View Alternative January 28, 2021 7:00PM - 8:00PM Join Live Open House for City View Alternative    
da Vinci School January 12, 2021 6:30PM Join Live Open House for da Vinci School   Alternative (ALT)
Delta Alternative Senior School January 27, 2021   Join Live Open House for Delta Alternative Senior School   Alternative (ALT)
Downtown Alternative School January 13, 2021 6:00PM - 7:30PM Join Live Open House for Downtown Alternative School   Alternative (ALT)
EAST Alternative January 21, 2021 7:00PM - 8:00PM Join Live Open House for EAST Alternative    Alternative (ALT)
High Park Alternative School January 13, 2021 6:30PM Join Live Open House for High Park Alternative School   Alternative (ALT)
Quest Alternative Senior School January 14, 2021 6:30PM - 8:00PM Join Live Open House for Quest Alternative Senior School    
The Grove Community School February 2, 2021 6:30PM-8:00PM     Alternative (ALT)
The Waterfront School Any school day in February 12:30 - 3:15 Join Live Open House for The Waterfront School    

 

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To all our families interested in applying for Early French Immersion (Senior Kindergarten), today is the final day to apply online through the PARS Application. You must apply online. You will need your child's Ontario Education Number (OEN) to apply, and you call call the school at 416-393-9305 if you need assistance or have any questions.

 

French Immersion Senior Kindergarten Application for 2021/2022 School Year

To all our Junior Kindergarten families who are interested in applying for Senior Kindergarten French Immersion program for the 2020/21 school year, the application process runs between November 2 - 27. You must apply in this time frame to be eligible for on-time placement offers to the program. Please visit the French programs web page at; https://www.tdsb.on.ca/Elementary-School/School-Choices/French-Programs

Please Note: While admission to the Early French Immersion (SK entry)/Middle French Immersion (Grade 4 entry) program is guaranteed at the entry points to all eligible on-time applicants, admission to a specific school is NOT guaranteed. Applications to begin these programs is open to all students not already enrolled in an FSL program.

Please Note: For 2021-2022, where transportation is approved by the Transportation Department, students meeting the distance criteria for Senior Kindergarten to Grade 5 will be transported by bus, and students from Grades 6 to 8 will be provided with TTC tickets, where applicable.

CENTRAL PARENT/GUARDIAN/COMMUNITY FRENCH PROGRAM INFORMATION SESSIONS
For information on specific sessions, please visit our FSL website regularly for updates:
https://www.tdsb.on.ca/Elementary-School/School-Choices/French-Programs/Information-Sessions
The scheduled information sessions are as follows:
 November 2, 2020, 7-8 p.m.
 November 12, 2020, 7-8 p.m.
 November 19, 2020, 10-11 a.m.
Please note: To participate in a live scheduled web chat, please visit the web page above and a link will be available to join on the dates/times as outlined above.

Early French Immersion Information Flyer

faq-applicant-and-placement-process

We welcome Mr. Marko Stokic as our Long term Occasional teacher in Room 17 (Grade 4/5). Mr. Stokic replaces Mr. Brewer, who is teaching in the Virtual school.

Photo Retakes

Our school photographer will be scheduling a retake day for school photos. The original date was set for November 9, but this date has been postponed until further notice. We will share the new date as soon as it is available. 

We welcome Mr. Marko Stokic as our Long term Occasional teacher in Room 17 (Grade 4/5). Mr. Stokic replaces Mr. Brewer, who is teaching in the Virtual school.

Photo Retakes

Our school photographer will be scheduling a retake day for school photos. The original date was set for November 9, but this date has been postponed until further notice. We will share the new date as soon as it is available. 

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Staffing Changes

We welcome Mr. Marko Stokic as our Long term Occasional teacher in Room 17 (Grade 4/5). Mr. Stokic replaces Mr. Brewer, who is teaching in the Virtual school.

Photo Retakes

Our school photographer will be scheduling a retake day for school photos. The original date was set for November 9, but this date has been postponed until further notice. We will share the new date as soon as it is available. area in Toronto. Our incredible staff of caring educators look forward to another year of learning ahead, and we have as our first priority the health and safety of our students and staff in mind as we prepare to open our school for September 2020. 

 

As we begin the process of re-opening our school for September 2020, we ask that families follow the TDSB website for news and information regarding the opening. Please visit the website here. 

Our Office opens on August 24. At this time, we ask that families and new registrations call the school at 416-393-9305 for answers to any questions and to initiaite the registration process. Please note that registration begins online, and you are required to provide the appropriate documnetation as a part of the process. 

    

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Staffing Changes

We welcome Mr. Marko Stokic as our Long term Occasional teacher in Room 17 (Grade 4/5). Mr. Stokic replaces Mr. Brewer, who is teaching in the Virtual school.

Photo Retakes

Our school photographer will be scheduling a retake day for school photos. The original date was set for November 9, but this date has been postponed until further notice. We will share the new date as soon as it is available. 

area in Toronto. Our incredible staff of caring educators look forward to another year of learning ahead, and we have as our first priority the health and safety of our students and staff in mind as we prepare to open our school for September 2020. 

As we begin the process of re-opening our school for September 2020, we ask that families follow the TDSB website for news and information regarding the opening. Please visit the website here. 

 Our Office opens on August 24. At this time, we ask that families and new registrations call the school at 416-393-9305 for answers to any questions and to initiaite the registration process. Please note that registration begins online, and you are required to provide the appropriate documnetation as a part of the process. 

  online, and you are required to provide the appropriate documnetation as a part of the process. 

 

dates to remember

online, and you are required to provide the appropriate documnetation as a part of the process. 

 

   

Hello All,

Some dates to take note of as we enter into a new school year 2019/2020            

Parent Council 2019/20

The Palmerston Parent Council meets regularly to support our students' experiences at school. On Thursday, September 26 we will hold our first meeting at 6:30 PM in the Library and we will vote in this year's Council members.  Currently, our Council members include;

Jen Heimpel—Co-Chair

Elana Jacobs—Co-Chair

Beth Janson —Treasurer          

Jen Murray—Secretary

The Council meets on the last Thursday of each month at 6:30 PM in the Library. Childminding is available. 

Council Meeting Dates:

March 5 

March 26

April 30

May 28

June 17    

Connecting With Our School

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Staffing Changes

We welcome Mr. Marko Stokic as our Long term Occasional teacher in Room 17 (Grade 4/5). Mr. Stokic replaces Mr. Brewer, who is teaching in the Virtual school.

Photo Retakes

Our school photographer will be scheduling a retake day for school photos. The original date was set for November 9, but this date has been postponed until further notice. We will share the new date as soon as it is available. 

area in Toronto. Our incredible staff of caring educators look forward to another year of learning ahead, and we have as our first priority the health and safety of our students and staff in mind as we prepare to open our school for September 2020. 

As we begin the process of re-opening our school for September 2020, we ask that families follow the TDSB website for news and information regarding the opening. Please visit the website here. 

Our Office opens on August 24. At this time, we ask that families and new registrations call the school at 416-393-9305 for answers to any questions and to initiaite the registration process. Please note that registration begins online, and you are required to provide the appropriate documnetation as a part of the process. 

 

To access school information, we invite families to visit our Principal's Blog

 

 

Welcome to Palmerston Ave PS/ Ecole de Palmerston

Welcome to Palmerston Avenue Public School! As a member of our community of learners, we wish you success and happiness in your studies and activities. You are all unique individuals and we are pleased to provide a wide variety of experiences to develop your skills, talents and interests. We encourage you to take advantage of all opportunities, to participate in all school activities and to support one another as you learn and grow together.

At Palmerston we work hard to create an inclusive, safe, friendly and stimulating environment where students, staff, parents, guardians and others are valued and respected for their diversity and uniqueness.

We are dedicated to providing exemplary programming for all our students. Our programs foster academic excellence, creative thinking, self-discipline and a love of learning. We believe that all children can learn successfully and attain high levels of achievement.

Please explore our website.  As time progresses, we will be adding to it and updating information. We hope it gives you a better understanding of all the amazing things that are happening at Palmerston. If you have any questions, please contact us at the school.

Cheers!

Palmerston Staff