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What's New
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Resources and Supports for Students and Families to Understand and Respond to Anti-Black Racism
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Click on 'Full Story' to read the message to families from Director of Education Peter Joshua.
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Important information for students/families about access to retrieve personal items
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This month, students/families will have the opportunity to safely retrieve their personal items and clean out their lockers. Schools will communicate with families directly about when and how this will be done. Review the important guidelines that must be followed for retrieving your personal items.
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Important information about Ontario’s COVID-19 testing plan
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The Minister of Education has asked us to share the following information with you about the province's recently released COVID-19 testing plan. With this plan, Ontario now has the most open testing criteria in the country. You can learn more about their Protecting Ontarians through Enhanced Testing Plan, which was released on May 29, 2020, here.
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Important update on recent events, COVID-19 impacts and the Ministry Review of PDSB
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On June 1, 2020, the Peel District School Board's Director of Education shared an update regarding recent events, National Indigenous History Month and Pride Month, report card distribution, device collection, student access to school to retrieve personal items, and the Ministry of Education's review.
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Message from Peel District School Board Director of Education: Heavy Week – Anti-Black racism across North America is nothing new
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Click on 'Full Story' to read the message to families from Director of Education Peter Joshua.
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Peel board schools and worksites to remain closed for the remainder of this school year
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The Ministry of Education officially announced that all publicly funded schools in Ontario will remain closed for the remainder of this school year to further prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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Peel board takes immediate action on Ministry of Education Review directives
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After consultations with students, staff, families, trustees and community members, today, the Ministry of Education released its final report on the Peel District School Board's review. A joint statement from the Chair of the Board Brad MacDonald and Director of Education Peter Joshua can be found here.
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Test email with instructions for upcoming report card distribution
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As you know, all Peel board schools will be releasing Report Cards electronically to students later this month. To ensure that this new distribution method is secure, safe and protects the privacy of students, we will be sending a test email on June 5 to all student email accounts in preparation of report card distribution. View instructions for students/families.
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Student Census elementary, board results now available
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Last school year, the Peel District School Board conducted its first board-wide Student Census to better understand and meet the needs of students and families. After careful and thorough analysis, the Peel board's Research and Accountability department has released elementary and overall board Student Census reports, including demographic information and school experiences of more than 127,000 students and families. View the board's Student Census website to learn more.
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Kindergarten registration now available online for 2020-21 school year
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The Peel District School Board is now accepting kindergarten registrations for the 2020-21 school year through its new online kindergarten registration portal. While schools remain closed due to COVID-19, families who have children born in 2016 can register for kindergarten virtually, if they haven't already done so. Visit the kindergarten page for more information.
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Peel schools recognize Pride Month in June
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Pride Month takes place in June to celebrate and recognize the many achievements and contributions of 2SLGBTQ+ communities. Throughout the month of June, the Pride flag will be raised at all Peel schools and worksites to demonstrate that our schools are safe, inclusive and welcoming environments where students, staff and families who identify as a part of 2SLGBTQ+ communities are valued and supported. During Pride Month we encourage staff, students, families and our communities to spend some time learning about the many achievements and contributions of the 2SLGBTQ+ communities in addition to learning about their history, trials and tribulations.
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Peel board recognizes Asian Heritage Month and Jewish Heritage Month
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The Peel District School Board recognizes both Asian Heritage Month and Jewish Heritage Month in the month of May. We encourage staff, students, families and communities to spend time learning about the rich culture, heritage and contributions of Asian Canadians and Jewish Canadians, who throughout history, have done so much to make Canada the culturally diverse, compassionate and prosperous country we know today.
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Elementary teachers to begin phase 3 work-to-rule on Jan. 13 unless progress is made at provincial bargaining table
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On Jan. 9, 2020, Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) announced that job action would escalate in public elementary schools across Ontario beginning Jan. 13, unless progress is made at the provincial bargaining table. Phase 3 of ETFO work-to-rule is set to begin next week.
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What you need to know about the 2019 elementary Health and Physical Education (HPE) curriculum
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