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Family Literacy Day (Jan 27) promotes the importance of adults and children reading together to strengthen family ties and encourage lifelong learning! Taking t...ime every day to read or do a learning activity with children is crucial to a child’s development, improving a child’s literacy skills dramatically, and can help a parent improve their skills as well. Check out our #FLD2022 page for our special storytime video, suggested reads from our librarians, plus links to printable activities and more: www.bpl.on.ca/famlitday #BurlON See more

Today is #FamilyLiteracyDay! This year, families across Canada are encouraged to learn in the great outdoors. Don't forget to tag us in all of your activities today, and be sure to visit FamilyLiteracyDay.ca to access free learning resources.

#HDSB students provide quick and helpful well-being skills for students to support their mental health. Watch to learn one quick skill to balance your thinking...... To view this video on YouTube visit: https://youtu.be/0q2cj9k_Hn0 For more mental health resources for students, visit: https://hdsb.ca//Me/Students-Mental-Health-Well-Being.aspx

It’s Bell Let’s Talk Day! Every time this video is viewed, Bell will donate 5 to mental health initiatives. #BellLetsTalk

Halton Region has issued a Cold Warning starting Wednesday, January 26 for #HaltonON. Visit their Cold Warnings page for information on how to protect yourself: http://ow.ly/19Ls50HCKIHHey. Be sure to dress warmly on your way to and from school

REMINDER: Students have the option to learn in-person or remotely in the 2021-2022 school year. If you require the Remote Learning Model, complete the Remote Le...arning Registration Form by Tuesday, June 1 (11:59 p.m.). Learn about #HDSB Learning Models for September, view FAQs and access the form: http://bit.ly/ReturntoSchoolHDSB

#RollUpYourSleevesHalton! Starting Monday, May 31, youth 12-17 years of age who live or attend school in #HaltonON will be able to book their #COVID19 vaccine a...ppointment online. Individuals must have had their 12th birthday at the time of their first dose - proof of age and residency will be required. Youth 12-17 years of age can consent to vaccination on their own behalf, provided they understand the benefits and risks of vaccination. Discussion with a parent or guardian is encouraged to ensure youth are making an informed decision. Students 18+ and returning to high school this September in #HaltonON are also encouraged to get vaccinated through this program so they can receive both doses by the end of August. For more: halton.ca/COVIDvaccines #RollUpYourSleevesHalton

June is the Month of Play! We have many great opportunities for everyone to get outside and play. Check out Let's Fly a Kite, Get Outside and Play Challenge, splash pads, trails and more! Visit burlington.ca/playoutside for more information.

23 books for kids and young adults to celebrate Asian Heritage Month in Canada https://bit.ly/3bYnnWs

From the Eric Carle Team: It is with heavy hearts that we share that Eric Carle, author and illustrator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and many other beloved cl...assics, passed away on Sunday, May 23rd at the age of 91. When asked why he thinks The Very Hungry Caterpillar has remained popular for so long, Carle said, I think it is a book of hope. Children need hope. You, little insignificant caterpillar can grow up into a beautiful butterfly and fly into the world with your talent. Thank you, Eric Carle for sharing your great talent with so many generations of young readers. #RememberingEricCarle

If you’re a Burlington or Halton resident in need of food support, please take a look at this updated list of some of the community organizations that are here ...to help through these difficult times. City of Burlington, Ontario Wellington Square United Church Compassion Society of Halton Burlington Food Bank Open Doors of St. Christopher's

So many in our community have been affected by Covid-19-related job losses. HLF has been swamped this month with requests to support @HaltonDSB families in diff...iculty. We are launching our No Student Left Behind campaign to ensure students from low-income families have food, clothing, school supplies and other basics they need to stay engaged in learning this winter. If you can help, please donate at: nostudentleftbehind.ca

Where there's a will, there's a way to end violence against women. Here's our Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka's statement for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women: http://unwo.men/2F7p50CtQPb #orangetheworld #16Days #GenerationEquality

This week’s weekly Admin Update is from our Principal, Mrs. Feke #virtualwesters #gowesters #hdsbstillconnected

We've shared an update with #HDSB families of elementary students (Kindergarten - Grade . All elementary schools (in-person and virtual) will be closed for... students on Monday, Nov. 30. View the Nov. 19 update: https://bit.ly/2ZMmjyZ As a reminder, there is a PA Day for all schools on Friday, Nov. 27.

We're excited to share that Santa has arrived safely at Burlington Centre for the holiday season. Book your appointment for contactless in-person Santa photos online. Virtual Santa experiences are also available. Click here to learn more: https://bit.ly/3oZ4Fmr

At last night’s Board of Trustee meeting (Nov. 18, 2020) Stuart Miller, Director of Education for the #HDSB, officially announced his retirement, effective Aug. 11, 2021. Read his thoughts about retiring and details about his 30+ year career in education: https://bit.ly/StuartMiller

Families of #HDSB elementary students who would like to switch learning models (in-person/virtual) must complete the Change in Delivery Model Form by TOMORROW (...Tuesday, Oct. 27) at 4 p.m. Complete the form now: http://bit.ly/changemodel-elementary This form is ONLY for families wishing to switch learning models. If you do not wish to switch learning models, please DO NOT complete this form. The Change in Delivery Model Form for secondary students was available from Oct. 5-13.

It’s Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week! Let’s all stand together to #StopBullying. Bullying is aggressive behaviour that can be physical, verbal, social, and can happen online or in person. Learn more: https://www.ontario.ca/page/bullying-we-can-all-help-stop-it

Are you on Twitter? Don't forget this is happening next week! Our chats are a place for parents and caregivers to meet online and share experiences. We will be talking about school and preparing for the holidays.

This week is Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week. At the #HDSB, we understand a positive and inclusive school environment is essential for student success/we...ll-being. Staff, students, parents/guardians and the community have a part to play in making our schools safe. Our goal is to encourage and promote respect for everyone. An important part of our Board’s long-term vision is every student explores and enhances their potential, passions and strengths. We endeavour to provide a respectful learning environment to make this possible. Learn more by visiting: http://bit.ly/HDSBBullyingprevention

#HDSB is proud to acknowledge Canadian School Library Day on Monday, Oct. 26! #CSLD2020 celebrates the role of school libraries as part of Canadian Library Mon...th and International School Library Month. Let's celebrate the unique contribution of school libraries to student success and well-being. See more

"Friends - get a cup of tea and get ready to join us Dec. 1 at 8p.m. for a live Facebook chat with Ann Douglas - Author of The Mother of All and CMHO CEO Kim Moran. We will be chatting about the school year, and sharing tips to support your family's mental wellness while you are getting ready for the holidays. Ann will also be sharing some helpful information from her Parenting Survival Guide from the CMHO website: https://cmho.org/parenting-survival-guide-home/ - All are welcome!!"

The #HDSB recognizes Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day today (Oct. 22). We are proud to have dedicated child care workers and ECE...s who are committed to making a difference in the lives of young children. #ECEapprecation Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care (OCBCC)

As of today, almost 200 hundred students have received support from HLF since school began in September. https://www.insidehalton.com//10222754-halton-learning-fo/

Join us on Friday nights exploring the world of "Our Space". Each week we'll meet and spend time with different "Our Space" friends. This is a show that introdu...ces and explores the world of mental health to children in a delicate and playful manner, using puppets who are just like him and you. Let’s have fun, be creative, share our thoughts and most importantly, be ourselves. #wereinthistogether To register head over to www.haltonfamiliesforfamilies.com/events/registration/ See more

#HDSB thanks school bus drivers for their hard work, dedication and devotion for safely getting students to and from school safely! Let's tell them how much they mean, not just today but everyday #sbsw2020

Today is #TakeMeOutsideDay! Today, learners and educators across Canada will head outside, marking the tenth anniversary of this initiative that has seen over 1... million students participate since it began! This commitment is a small gesture we realize students should be outside every day. But this collective gesture across the country can have a big impact - raising awareness about the importance of outdoor learning and simply encouraging students to spend more time outside. Today is a day that can remind us of one thing we all have in common across this vast country, something that unites us from coast to coast to coast - the land we live on. Indigenous history and values are rooted deeply in a connection to nature. This country’s geography shapes the very core of who we are. We are truly fortunate, but also have a responsibility, to be stewards of this land that offers us so much. This year, we have been confronted with a crisis so big it rattles our institutions to the core and offers an opportunity to rethink and redesign the systems we have taken for granted. Outdoor learning needs to become a central feature of our education system, providing benefits that will positively impact individuals, society, and the environment. Today, it’s amazing to see teachers, educators and administrators who are committed to students learning outside, because not all classrooms need four walls. If you can commit one hour outside today to show your support for these students across Canada, we would appreciate it! https://takemeoutside.ca/tmoday/

We’ve prepared guidelines for families of Virtual School students to outline the responsibilities and expectations of the school, students and parents/guardians.... We encourage you to review these guidelines with your child. Thank you. https://drive.google.com//134cB8hPwb3kFRey67s1ISVVNN/view

Thanks to Halton Food for Thought for helping our students!

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay. There is no health without #mentalhealth. Join us to help ensure #MentalHealthForAll: https://tinyurl.com/y2eq5rl9 #WMHD2020

| Recently on Instagram there was a posting from a Blac...k student of the HDSB upset with an issue involving marks. It received dozens of comments and likes. Although the specific incident that came to light this week has been resolved, the much larger issues both she and the comments illustrated have not yet been fully addressed . It is clear from the comments and sentiments expressed by her and the other Black and racialized students of the HDSB that there is much work for us to do to end anti-Black and anti-Indigenous racism. These students and former students have expressed views and experiences which, as Director I am saddened to hear. Their experiences in our Board are both real and palpable. We are, through our Equity and Inclusive Education department and our staff, working hard to address systemic racism. However it is clear that we have to do more and there is a need to do it faster. The HDSB will take the experiences of these students seriously and will be held accountable for necessary change. We will listen to parent and student feedback of their experiences and will work to eliminate the experiences of systemic racism for our Black and Indigenous students. Stuart Miller Director of Education