New YRDSB Website

 Visit our new website

 

YRDSB has refreshed its Board website to make it easier for families to find the important information they are looking for at www.yrdsb.ca. 

 

The new website has been designed to be mobile friendly, translatable, accessible, searchable, easy to navigate and to better reflect York Region District School Board and our community. This includes:

• Built-in translation tool
• Enhanced search capabilities
• Built-in accessibility features to meet accessibility legislation
• Revised navigation based on user testing, website analytics and research
• Quick access to six of our most accessed pages, including school calendars and school transportation information. 

 

The new website also includes:

• A Family Resources that provides quick access to online tools like Edsby, Google Classroom and School Cash Online, as well as links to information about translation tools, IT support for families and more. Use the “need help” button to access tips and support in using these tools. 

·       Updated Online Student Tools pages provide quick access to students to online learning platforms and resources to help with homework. Use the “need help” button to access tips and support in using these tools. 

 

• An enhanced newsroom with access to the latest news, events and videos so you can find out what’s happening around our Board.  

• Easy access to information about supports for students, elementary school and secondary school programs, adult learning opportunities and more. 

 

Information about COVID-19 and schools, including update information, screening tools and frequently asked questions can still be found at www.yrdsb.ca/school-reopening. 

 

We hope that the website makes it easier for families to find and access the information you are looking for. When you visit the new website, please take the time to share your feedback, so we can continue to ensure our website meets the needs of the community we serve. 

 

Black Foundation of Community Networks (BFCN) Workshop

A workshop for Black parents called Foundations Of Financial Literacy presented by Mutiat Bello, of MBRE, and featuring Ivor Christopher

About this Event

The Friday Focus Parent Forum is continuing with a new workshop series! We believe it is critical that we focus on supporting our youngest learners and their parents knowing that Black children face barriers within schools from the time they first arrive. The new Friday Focus Parent Forum workshop series is open to all Black parents but is especially designed for those with younger children.

Workshop #5 is called Foundations of Financial Literacy and will be presented by Mutiat Bello from MBRE. Participants will learn how to introduce, support and engage their child in the area of financial literacy , a new strand to the Ontario math curriculum. We will also welcome Ivor Christopher to share an update on the new Credit Union for the Black community. Inviting all Black parents to join BFCN on April 9 from 7 PM - 9 PM.

The workshop is offered free of charge as the goal is to share our collective knowledge and support Black children, parents, and families. Following will be a question and answer session and open discussion.  Registration via Eventbrite is mandatory in order to participate. A Zoom link and further details will be sent to all those who register. For more information or to share accessibility needs, please contact us at info@bfcn.ca or 416-566-2731.

If you'd like to make a donation so that we can continue to offer workshops free of charge, we invite you to send an e-Transfer to fundraiser@bfcn.ca or via PayPal at paypal.me/BFCN2011. Thank you so much for your interest and support!

Autism Awareness Day in April

Please join us in recognizing Autism Awareness Day at CPS. 

School Cash Online Link

How to Register for School Cash Online

Learn more at autismontario.com

 

York Hills Parent Workshops & Kinark Child and Youth Services

 

York Hills Parent Workshops: 

https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/york-hills-centre-for-children-youth-and-families-10725006171

 

Various workshops from 

• Navigating and Accessing Mental Health Services in York Region
• Conscious Parenting - Raising Teens
• Triple P Seminars - The Power of Positive Parenting​
• Navigating Experiences of Grief and Loss
• Understanding and Managing Challenging Behaviours
• ​Etc.

 

​Family Services York Region:  Winter Calendar Attached 

 

Kinark Child and Youth Services: Resources for Children, Youth, and Families During the Pandemic

https://www.kinark.on.ca/resources-for-children-youth-and-families-during-the-pandemic/

Dismantling Anti-Black Racism Strategy Launch Event

The York Region District School Board is committed to championing equity and inclusivity. In response to continued evidence of anti-Black racism in Canadian institutions, including in education, the Board has co-developed an anti-Black racism strategy.

The Dismantling Anti-Black Racism Strategy: Creating anti-racist and Black-affirming learning and working environments was co-developed by York Region Black community leaders, YRDSB staff and in consultation with students. The launch of the strategy marks a coordinated effort to address anti-Black racism at the Board.

On March 8, 2021 from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. students, staff and families are invited to the virtual Dismantling Anti-Black Racism Strategy launch event featuring guest presenter Robyn Maynard, author of Policing Black Lives; consultant Tana Turner, Board Chair Cynthia Cordova, Trustee Dr. Elizabeth Sinclair, student performers and members of the Senior Leadership Team.

The program will examine anti-Black racism in educational institutions and unveil the Board’s strategy. The strategy is designed to dismantle anti-Black racism in all its forms in our schools and workplaces.

The systemic nature of anti-Black racism requires that school boards act proactively to support equitable access to quality education and opportunities for all students, and to challenge the marginalization of Black students, staff and families.

Please visit www.yrdsb.ca for more details and to register for the event.

Thornhill Heritage Hunt - April Break 2021

 Walking Tour of Historic Thornhill

Thornhill Heritage Hunt

Walking Tour & Plaques

Local History Resources Page

YouTube channel

 

Parent Evening - Ergonomics - How It Applies to Your Teen Especially for Virtual Learning

 To register, complete this Google Form