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..."