Third and Final Immunization Clinic for the School Year 2011/12 at D. A. Morrison M.S.

Grade 7 and 8 student vaccination clinic will be held on June 6, 2012. The following vaccines will be given: Second dose of Hepatitis B vaccine to grade 7 students, third dose of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to grade 8 female students, and catch-up doses of the meningococcal, hepatitis B and HPV vaccines to students who missed their earlier scheduled doses. 

If you did not provide the school with the signed consent forms which went home last fall, your child would need a signed consent form in order to be vaccinated.  Visit the Toronto Public Health website at http://www.toronto.ca//health/immunization_children/index.htm or call the immunization line at 416-392-1250 for more information or to obtain fact sheets ro cosnet forms.

Community Clean-up Saturday, April 21, 2012 and Saturday, April 28, 2012

City Councillor Janet Davis invites you to the Ward 31 Community Clean-up on Saturday, April 21, 2012, at the following times and places:

Topham Park 9 - 10 am

Earl Beatty Public School 10 am - noon

Danforth Avenue (time and meeting place TBD)

Crescent Town 10 am - 1 pm

Parkview Gardens 10 am

East York Community Garden 10 am - 2 pm; AND,

on Saturday, April 28, 2012, East York Skate Park 6th Annual Clean-up and Mural Painting 12 - 6 pm (rain date April 29)

Invitation to Traffic Meeting April 16, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.

Janet Davis', (City Councillor, Ward 31, Beaches-East York) invitation reads as follows:

"April 3, 2012

Dear Neighbours,

I am writing to invite you to a community meeting to discuss traffic concerns and possible improvements for Lumsden Avenue east of Woodbine Avenue.

In response to a tragic accident last fall, I requested Toronto Transporation Services and Toronto Police Services to investigate the traffic, pedestrian and parking activity in this area.  The results of these studies will be presented to the community for discussion.

Monday, April 16, 2012, 7:00 p.m. D.A. Morrison Middle School, Cafeteria, 271 Gledhill Avenue.

I look forward to meeting with you working together to improve the pedestrian and vehicular safety of this area for everyone.  Sincerely, Janet Davis, Ward 31, Beaches East York"

Free Immunizations Clinic Thursday, April 5, 2012, 1:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Operated by Access Alliance Multicultrual health and Community Services at George Webster School. Please call to book your appointment time at 416-396-2379 extension 20124 or 647-459-7164.

Ward 16 Council Meeting "Parental Engagement"

Ward 16 Council Meeting "Parental Engagement" at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 29, 2012, at East York Collegiate Institute, 650 Cosburn Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, with Special Guest Chris Spence, Director of Education. Everyone Welcome! For more information, please contact Cathy MacKenzie at 416-395-8413 or cathy.mackenzie@tdsb.on.ca

D. A. Morrison Middle School School Council Meeting(s)

Minutes for the most recent School Advisory Council (S.A.C.) will be posted on our website in the near future.  Please go to http://schools.tdsb.on.ca/damorrison/index.html . Future meeting dates are as follows:

April 25 (not April 18 as originally scheduled), May 23, and June 20, 2012

Immunization Information for Parents of Grade 8 Girls

On March 6, 2012, nurses from Toronto Public Health (TPH) will be in our school to provide the second dose of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to grade 8 female students.  Students who missed a previous dose may also catch up on this by attending this clinic.

Your child will need a signed consent form to be vacinated (if not already returned).  Visit the Toronto Public Health website at http://www.toronto.ca/heatlh/immunization_children/index.htm or call the immunization information line at 416-392-1250 for more information or to obtain vaccine fact sheets or consent forms.  Our school office also has vaccine consent forms and fact sheets for our students.

Grad Photos February 24, 2012

On Friday, February 24, 2012, Edge Imaging will be here to take Grade 8 Milestone Photos (Grad Photos). Grade 8's:  Don't forget to take the flyer home for your parents to read which will be distributed no later than Thursday, February 16, 2012.  The back of this flyer includes, among other things, tips for how to dress for this photograph.

Councillor Janet Davis' 9th Annual Skating Party!

Councillor Janet Davis' 9th Annual Skating Party will take place on Sunday, February 26, 2012 at 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at East York Memorial Arena, 888 Cosburn Avenue, East York, Ontario, and kicks off with a Figure Skating Demo, face painting, prizes and cookies and a Kids Craft Table.  To ensure safety, children 6 years old and under are required to wear CSA approved helmets on the ice.  Ice skate rentals available. Bring your skates and have fun! For more information call 416-392-4035 or go to http://www.janetdavis.ca/

TDSB 2012 Parent Census Survey (JK-Grade 6)

We have just received the following letter from the Desktop of Michelle Munroe, Central Co-ordinator, Parent and Community Involvement which reads as follows:

"TDSB 2012 Parent Census Survey (JK-Grade6)

ATTENTION PARENTS!

All parents of students from JK-Grade 6 will be invited to complete a Parent Census Survey during February 10-29, 2012.  This survey is the second part of a student data collection research project approved by a motion passed by the Board in May, 2009.  A Student Census for students in Grades 7-12 was recently completed in November, 2011.

During the week of January 30, 2012, individualized Parent Census forms packaged by homeroom will arrive at your school for distribution to each parent of students in JK-Grade 6.  Your school administartor will be able to provide more detailed isntructions.

To ensure all schools receive reliable and comprehensive information for ongoing improvement as a system, the TDSB is striving for a high return rate from each school. Should you have any questions, please contact the Reseach and Information Services office at census@tdsb.on.ca

Let your voice be heard and ensure that you complete the survey.  If you do not receive the survey,  please contact your school Principal.

Thanks in advance for your participation.  Michelle"

Special Education Information Sessions for Parents/Guardians of TDSB Students

Topics: The Individual Education Plan (IEP) and The Identification, Placement and Review Committee (IPRC).  Information sessions to be held on Tuesday, January 24, 2012, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at two locations.  East Region: 140 Borough Drive, Council Chambers, Main Floor, Scarborough and  West Region: Bloor C.I., d1141 Bloor Street West, Auditorium, Toronto, Ontario.  Registration is not required.  Parking is limited at both locations.  If an interpreter or child minding is required, contact the number indicated at least one week prior to the event:  East 416-396-9039 or 416-396-9003. West:  416-394-3754 or 416-394-7413.

Successtival at D. A. Morrison M.S. on Thursday, January 26, 2012, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Successtival! An Evening of Parent Workshops and a Celebration of Student Success at D. A. Morrison Middle School on Thursday, January 26, 2012 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. This notice was handed out to our students to take home shortly before the holidays.  Please remember to return the Parent/Guardian Response forms by Friday, January 13, 2012.  Thank you.

Canada Learning Bond Grant and SIN card - Reminder Notification

Please refer to the letter sent home with your child on behalf of Service Canada, Model Schools for Inner Cities Parent Academy and Toronto District School Board Model Schools for Inner Cities for the session of Meet with Service Canada at D.A. Morrison M.S. on January 13, 2012, 9:00 to 12:00 p. or January 16, 2012, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.  For more information online:  http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/ or http://www.smartsaver.org/

Premier's Awards for Teaching Excellence

We have received material from the Ministry of Education, Paul Anthony, Director, Teaching Policy and Standards Branch dated January 9, 2012:

"The Premier's Awards for Teaching Excellence recognize outstanding educators and suport staff in Ontario's schools, boards and licensed child care settings.  Nominations for the 2011-12 awards are now open.  Many staff employed by a publicly funded school, board or licensed child care setting are eligible, and anyone can submit a nomination...

To learn more about the Premier's Awards and to download electronic versions of the nomination form and promotional materials, please visit ontario.ca/teachingawards.  You can also join our online converstaions at Facebook.com/ONteachingawards and Twitter.com/OntarioEDU..."