Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board
46 Alliance Blvd L4M 5K3 Barrie, ON, Canada

Director of Education Frances Bagley can check off another first at #SMCDSB! Today she made the trip up north to make her very first school visit. Thank you St. Dominic Catholic Secondary School in #Bracebridge for the warm welcome!

Every week we celebrate SMCDSB staff members who have been recognized by a parent, student or colleague. This week we are celebrating Martha Whelton, and Catherine Dahmer Woods. Martha is a teacher and chaplain at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School. She was nominated by a colleague, who said:... Martha went way out of her comfort zone this year in support of the boys basketball program at STA. She came to the rescue as the team needed a staff representative in support of our community coach, Bob Hinde. The surprising thing is that she has really gotten into it. She can be heard chastising the boys, as only a chaplain would, about any lapses on defense. Martha, it will never be forgotten how you truly stepped up and saved the season. Thank you on behalf of the junior team and the rest of the athletic community at STA. We would like to thank Martha for her commitment to Catholic education at our board. Catherine is a teacher at St. Marie of the Incarnation Catholic School. She was nominated by a parent, who was so grateful for Catherine's compassion during a troubling and anxious time for their family. You can read more here: http://ow.ly/tEoR50Cqk3A We would like to thank Catherine for her commitment to Catholic education at our board.

Work with us! We're currently hiring for the following positions: - Administrative Assistant - Office of the Superintendent of Student Achievement - Financial Analyst - Senior Planner... - Certified Occasional Teachers - Supply EAs, DECEs, Office and Clerical and Custodial Staff Visit smcdsb.on.ca/jobpostings for more information.

We are currently experiencing a technical difficulty with the phone lines at some of our school and Board office locations. This is resulting in some carriers (Bell, Telus, Virgin) not being able to get through. Our carriers are aware of the issue and are working to get it resolved as soon as possible. If you require immediate assistance please email us at [email protected]

Sharing tips for Cyber Awareness Month - this week's tip? Use unique passwords for each account. Passwords that contain personal information can be guessed easily. Don’t use the same password for multiple accounts. For more tips and information about online safety check www.getcybersafe.gc.ca

Reminder! This Friday, November 20th is a PA Day for all SMCDSB elementary schools only.

The Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) is currently in the process of reviewing their public and member engagement strategies. As part of the process, they would like to share their "How We Support Ontario Students" pamphlet with parents/guardians. http://ow.ly/jYOn50Cm8Kf

Grade 12 student Emma from St. Theresa's Catholic High School in #Midland is spreading some joy with her beautiful voice. She's been performing for front line workers and residents at senior homes to brighten their day

As we head into snowy winter months, we'd like to remind families to check their transportation consortium websites for bus cancellation and delay information. In Simcoe County, the Simcoe County Student Transportation Consortium (SCSTC) provides cancellation information based on four school zones. Please make sure you know which zone your school is in: North - Elmvale, Midland, Penetanguishene & Orillia... South - Alliston, Beeton, Bradford, Cookstown & Tottenham Central - Barrie, Innisfil & Angus West - Collingwood, Stayner & Wasaga Beach Bus cancellation and delay information for Simcoe County can be found at https://simcoecountyschoolbus.ca/ Information about school vehicle cancellations in the District of Muskoka can be found at www.mybustoschool.ca. Cancellation information for St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School in Parry Sound can be found at http://en.npssts.ca.

This week we are celebrating Lynn Thompson and Mike Morneau from @SMCDSB for the #celebratingstaff program. Read their nominations at bit.ly/38cUNQe

Happy Thanksgiving! ! Wishing all of our staff, students and families a relaxing, safe and blessed day with loved ones. We are thankful for all of you

Sharing tips for Cyber Awareness Month - this week's tip? Talk to kids about cyber bullies. Don’t be one and don’t deal with one alone. For more tips and information about online safety check www.getcybersafe.gc.ca

Sharing tips for Cyber Awareness Month - this week's tip? Limit what you share online. Cybercriminals use information you post online to learn how to gain your trust. Don’t post personal information. For more tips and information about online safety check www.getcybersafe.gc.ca

On this #WorldMentalHealthDay, please take time to check on friends and family, ask how others are doing and don’t be afraid to speak out if you are not feeling ok. There is no health without mental health

It's November 1st which means #Movember is officially underway! Time to grow out those moustaches in support of men's health. Learn more about Movember and see how you can sign up or donate at movember.com

Today kicks off Bullying Prevention and Awareness Week! This year we're focusing on the theme of the Golden Rule and how we can inspire people to participate in acts of kindness big and small. Share your acts of kindness with us and your community using the hashtags #GoldenRule and #ItStartsWithYouSMCDSB

Happy Halloween!! Things might look a little different this year but we hope you can still dress up, enjoy some treats and stay safe!

For all of our families whose first language is not English, we know that trying to complete the COVID-19 screening tool may be difficult. This video will show you how to install the Google Translate extension on your internet browser so that you can do the daily screening in your preferred language.

We're hiring! We are currently accepting applications for a variety of positions: - Financial Analyst - Building Maintenance Lead Hand - Occasional Teachers... - Supply EA, DECE, Custodial, Office/Clerical Staff More information available at smcdsb.on.ca/jobpostings

Happy #WorldTeachersDay to all of our wonderful SMCDSB teachers! Whether you are teaching in-class or virtually, you are always going above and beyond for your students and families. Thank you

Let's see those #Halloween costumes! Check out this amazing idea from St. Marie of the Incarnation in Bradford! The staff has been divided into team blue and team red and will play a live version of Guess Who with all of the classes at 2:00 pm today using Google Meet. Initiated by Vice-Principal Sonia Bowen, the preparation and anticipation of the game have both students and staff excited to play!! "We wanted something that would connect our entire school and capture the spirit of the Halloween season by dressing up. I can not believe how eager the staff was willing to play!!"

We're loving these wise words on the wall at St. Antoine Daniel Catholic School in Victoria Harbour! Here are five good reasons why you need to treat your mask like your underwear!

Today is Custodial Workers Recognition Day! To all of our custodial staff who have been working especially hard this year - we appreciate you so much. Thank you for all of your efforts to keep our schools clean and our students and staff safe each day.

This week we are celebrating Sylvie St. Denis from @SMCDSB_HFA for the #celebratingstaff program. Read their nominations at https://bit.ly/2J2JCzb

Our Board office staff are wearing their orange today! Thank you for showing your support for #OrangeShirtDay! #EveryChildMatters

Save the date! In partnership with Build a Dream, we are excited to invite young women between Grades 7-12 and their parents to the Dream Big Virtual Career Discovery Expo. Join us on November 12th from 6 - 8:30 p.m. for this FREE online event and learn about opportunities to help young women make informed career choices. Details and registration information below

#OrangeShirtDay is held on September 30th annually to commemorate residential school survivors, lives lost and lingering impact - as well as the positive message shared by survivor Phyllis Webstad, Every Child Matters. Share your orange today to show your support

Get those orange shirts out! Wednesday, September 30th is #OrangeShirtDay - a day to show support, listen and remember those affected by residential schools. #EveryChildMatters

At this week’s Board meeting, we officially welcomed student trustee Ava Melchiorre from St. Theresa’s Catholic High School. She will serve alongside Laura Bateman from St Joseph’s Catholic High School. Looking forward to working with you!